Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 18, 2019

June 18, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on June 18, 2019, with a closed session at 4:30 PM and public meeting at 6:00 PM - Council approved major financial commitments totaling over $7.6 million, including $4.6 million in warrants/payroll, $1.2 million for street rehabilitation, and $824,000 for a sewer lift station project - The council adopted a two-year city budget covering fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 - Council approved the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee's work plan as part of disaster preparedness initiatives - A decision was made on the Crestview Drive underground utility assessment district, which had 59% voter support on the ballot - The council reviewed and decided on Community Assistance Grants and Cultural Arts Grants for community program funding - Multiple appeals of Planning Commission and Design Review Board decisions on residential development projects were considered through public hearings - The meeting addressed infrastructure improvements, senior services, and development project compliance with local codes and environmental regulations

Key Decisions

- Approved city budget for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 with modifications to preliminary budget - Approved Community Assistance Grants and Cultural Arts Grants funding allocations - Adopted Building and Zoning Fee Schedule updates effective July 1, 2019 - Ratified Classification Title and Range Assignment and salary schedules for FY 2019-20 - Approved city's annual appropriations limit - Awarded construction contract to Excel Paving Company for $1,216,729 for Zone 1 Street Slurry Seal and Rehabilitation - Awarded construction contract to Pascal and Ludwig Constructors for $824,696 for Blu