Laguna Beach City Council - December 11, 2018

December 11, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on December 11, 2018, addressing a comprehensive agenda that included infrastructure improvements, homelessness initiatives, historic preservation, and public safety enhancements. - The Council conducted a closed session from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. before the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. - Major infrastructure investments were authorized, including $39,367.75 for Riddle Field LED light replacement and $289,691.16 for two sewer cleaning and emergency response vehicles. - The Council adopted a resolution supporting the County of Orange's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness and another supporting the County's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Business Registry Ordinance. - A significant cultural facilities grant of $633,500 was approved for the Laguna Playhouse's Moulton Theatre exterior improvements, with $449,125 to be disbursed immediately. - The Council authorized increased police and marine safety presence at Main Beach and Heisler Park with $155,000 in Measure LL funds to address nuisance and criminal activity. - Mayor Whalen recommended formation of a Council Subcommittee on Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety to identify addit

Key Decisions

- Authorized the City Manager to enter into a sole source agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $39,367.75 for Riddle Field LED light replacement, with up to $5,000 for unforeseen circumstances. - Adopted a resolution supporting the County of Orange's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. - Authorized purchase of a sewer utility and emergency response vehicle from Maintainer Corp. for $147,593.06 and a sewer hydro-jet easement truck from US Jetting for up to $142,098.10 (with $8,000 trade-in). - Adopted a resolution approving a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract)