Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - January 22, 2019

January 22, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on January 22, 2019, with a closed session from 5:00-6:00 PM followed by the public meeting at 6:00 PM. - The council addressed renewing leases for the American Legion and No Square Theatre and authorized purchases for beach patrol vehicles and park equipment. - The council approved contracts for GIS system upgrades and downtown retail market evaluation. - The council accepted a $250,000 contribution from Laguna Beach Company to fund a new advanced planning position. - The consent calendar included warrants totaling over $5.2 million, claims rejections, and the 2019 legislative platform. - Two public hearings addressed appeals of administrative denials for a short-term lodging unit at Beverly Street and a rooftop deck at Victoria Drive. - Staff recommended denial of both appeals to sustain previous administrative decisions.

Key Decisions

- Approved meeting minutes from January 8, 2019 - Approved general warrants and payroll totaling $5,244,520.76 (warrants: $4,115,659.14; payroll: $1,128,861.62) - Rejected three claims against the city (Claims #18-54, #18-61, and #19-03) - Adopted the City of Laguna Beach 2019 State and Federal Legislative Platform - Authorized five-year lease renewals with American Legion and No Square Theatre at 384 Legion Street, with option for five-year extension through January 2029 - Accepted bid from Connell Chevrolet for 2019 Chevrolet Colorado truck purchase at $30,082.85 for Beach Patrol - Approved