Laguna Beach City Council - February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on February 19, 2019, at 5:00 p.m., with a closed session from 5:00-6:00 p.m. - The council awarded a construction contract for the Catalina Street Roundabout project in the amount of $183,978. - The council awarded a construction contract for Pearl Street Beach Access improvements in the amount of $1,020,000. - The council approved the rehire of a retired Police Captain. - The council authorized a twelve-year lease for eight propane trolleys. - The council considered transitioning police vehicles to a black and white color scheme. - The council considered supporting state legislation to prohibit fur trapping in California. - A public hearing addressed an appeal of a variance request to exceed building height limits for a residential property at 174 Nyes Place, which staff recommended denying.

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from January 22, 2019 joint City Council/School District meeting and February 5, 2019 joint City Council/Design Review Board meeting - Approved warrants and payroll totaling $6,436,270.74 - Awarded construction contract to Excel Paving Company for Catalina Street Roundabout Improvements ($183,978) - Awarded construction contract to Wright Construction Engineering for Pearl Street Beach Access Improvement ($1,020,000) - Proclaimed March 8, 2019 as Arbor Day in Laguna Beach - Set June 4, 2019 public hearing date for residential solid waste rate increases (2.5% annually for thr