Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - September 11, 2018

September 11, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on September 11, 2018, beginning with a closed session at 4:30 p.m. followed by a public session at 6:00 p.m. - The Council approved general warrants totaling $2,812,678.34 and rejected two claims against the city. - Councilmember Dieterow proposed a resolution declaring support for a kinder world and pursuing designation as a World Kindness USA City, with $2,000 appropriated for Kindness Cards. - The Council discussed restoring a historic sewer digester building by eliminating $100,723 in painting and patching from the construction contract to fund planning for full historic restoration. - The Council approved an amendment to Design Review 17-2506 and Coastal Development Permit 17-2507 to add an 800 square-foot building extension for Marine Safety Department storage needs. - A public hearing was held to review Resolution No. 17.040 regarding trimming of a Brazilian pepper tree at 825 La Vista Drive for view restoration at 832 La Vista Drive. - The Council heard an appeal of an administrative decision denying Administrative Use Permit 17-2766 for a short-term lodging unit at 943-945 Gaviota Drive. - The Council approved various

Key Decisions

- Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meeting of the City Council from August 28, 2018 - Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $2,812,678.34 - Rejected Claim #18-34 filed by Douglas DuMaurier and Claim #17-51 filed by Progressive West Insurance Company as subrogee for Megan Shelhamer - Authorized the City Manager to purchase a one-year pollution policy through Chubb Environmental for a total premium amount not-to-exceed $40,220 - Approved the Laguna Beach Rotary Club's request to use Forest/Laguna Canyon and Employee parking lots at no cost on Sunday, Octob