Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on March 19, 2019, preceded by a Fire Department Strategic Plan presentation at 3:30 PM and a closed session at 6:00 PM. - The Council approved significant infrastructure and transportation funding, including authorizing City Manager to file an application for $1,200,732 in Local Transportation Funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). - Multiple temporary and permanent public art installations were approved by the Arts Commission, including works by David Zinn, Hybycozo, Robert Holton, and Marc Fornes for Village Entrance art development. - The Council advanced Underground Utility Assessment District No. 2014-1 for Crestview Drive by adopting resolutions of intention and preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report, scheduling a public hearing for May 21, 2019. - Major equipment purchases were authorized, including $243,632 for six new 2020 Ford Interceptor police patrol vehicles (four gasoline, two hybrid) and $29,900 for Granicus website redesign services. - A significant Laguna Canyon Fuel Modification Grant contract was authorized with Nature's Image for $3,575,755 for specialized brush removal service

Key Decisions

- Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to file application for $1,200,732 in Local Transportation Funds with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). - Approved installation of "Lunar Tides" by Scott and Naomi Schoenherr at Heisler Park amphitheater and appropriated additional $14,000 from Art-in Lieu Fund. - Approved temporary art installations by David Zinn in Downtown and Heisler Park, by Hybycozo on City Hall lawn, and "Super Heroes Changing Station" red phone booth by Robert Holton. - Appropriated $25,000 for Marc Fornes to develop proposals for Art in Public Places at Villag