Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - July 23, 2019

July 23, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on July 23, 2019, with a closed session at 5:00 PM and public meeting at 6:00 PM - The Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Subcommittee presented a comprehensive plan requiring over $3 million in initial funding from various sources including Measure LL funds, CalPERS payments, and parking revenues - The Council approved the Rotary Club's annual car show and multiple zoning ordinance amendments - Weed abatement assessments were confirmed during the meeting - A 10% salary increase for the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works position was considered - Parking Services Officer Marlene Mackler was recognized for 30 years of service - One public hearing appeal was addressed regarding a landscape plan modification at an oceanfront property - The consent calendar approved routine items including meeting minutes, warrants totaling over $7.3 million, and claims rejections - The Council considered placing sewer service and residential solid waste collection fees as special assessments on the county tax roll

Key Decisions

- Acknowledged Parking Services Officer Marlene Mackler for 30 years of service - Approved General Warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $7,367,828.85 - Rejected Claim #19-23 filed on behalf of Jessy Marie Hibbs (vehicle accident outside City jurisdiction) - Approved Rotary Club request to use Forest/Laguna Canyon and Lumberyard parking lots for October 6, 2019 car show at no cost - Adopted ordinance (second reading) amending noise, design review, and permit revocation regulations (Chapters 7.25 and 25.05) - Adopted Local Coastal Program Amendment 19-3755 regarding staking requirements a