Laguna Beach City Council - July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on July 9, 2019, following a closed session from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Council recognized 17 businesses with Green Business Certificates for conservation efforts and heard a presentation from Mary Fegraus on the Coastal Greenbelt Authority. - The Council approved multiple parking and traffic restriction resolutions recommended by the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee, including no-parking zones and loading zones at various locations. - Two major ordinances were introduced for first reading: one streamlining design review processes for air conditioning units and permit revocations, and another authorizing special procurement procedures for federally-funded projects. - The Council received a Police Department Strategic Plan and Measure LL update, along with discussions on significant development projects including authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Beach Company. - Multiple contracts were approved including a $60,000 agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative representation, a $209,561 annual contract with Spectrum Facility Maintenance for trash and recycling services, and v

Key Decisions

- Approved Green Business Certificates for 17 businesses exceeding conservation standards. - Rejected Claim #19-22 filed by Attorney Mark D. Slaughter on behalf of Nimai Hemphill, Raja Hemphill, and the Estate of William Hemphill, Deceased, related to a pedestrian-vehicle incident. - Adopted resolution confirming seven assessments for the fiscal year 2018/19 streets, sidewalks, and intersections nuisance abatement program. - Approved temporary art installations by Mark Jenkins at City Hall in August 2019 and David Zinn in Downtown in March 2020. - Accepted a $12,650 supplemental donation from