Laguna Beach City Council - May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021

Executive Summary

- The City Council approved a new City Manager Employment Agreement for the incoming city manager. - The Council adopted an ordinance repealing outdated municipal code sections related to regulations. - A major appeal of a residential project at 1007 Gaviota Drive was granted with more restrictive conditions of approval for demolition of a duplex and construction of a new single-family dwelling. - The Council awarded multiple construction contracts totaling approximately $2.3 million, including the Top of the World Neighborhood Street Slurry Seal project ($1,588,420) and Victoria Neighborhood Odor Control Project ($356,433). - The City extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration for another 60-day cycle. - The Council received a presentation on LEAN Six Sigma recommendations to streamline the development review process and directed staff to prepare a resolution replacing pre-site meetings with Department Management Team meetings. - Mayor Whalen was designated as the City representative for Aliso Estuary Restoration Project concept development efforts. - The Council introduced an ordinance and adopted a resolution to streamline the entitlement process by amending the administration

Key Decisions

- Approved the City Manager Employment Agreement with authorization for Mayor Whalen to execute the agreement. - Adopted an ordinance repealing Section 7.20.100 and Subsection 8.04.010(C) of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code. - Granted the appeal and modified the Design Review Board's approval with more restrictive conditions for Design Review 16-1844, Coastal Development Permit 16-1845, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 16-1846 at 1007 Gaviota Drive. - Awarded a construction contract to Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,588,420 for the Top of the World Neighborhood Street Slurry Seal and