Laguna Beach City Council - August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on August 28, 2018, with a closed session from 5:00-6:00 PM followed by the public meeting at 6:00 PM. - The council approved the purchase of a new wildland fire engine for $414,500. - The council formally adopted the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan required by FEMA. - The council declared a shelter crisis to access state homeless funding. - The council approved a coastal development permit for remedial grading and restoration work at 1199 Lewellyn Drive involving removal of fire-destroyed structures and restoration of native vegetation. - The consent calendar included approval of warrants totaling $5,662,458.83.

Key Decisions

- Approved purchase of new Type III Wildland Urban Interface Fire Engine from HME for $414,500 - Adopted resolution formally approving the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by FEMA - Adopted resolution declaring a shelter crisis pursuant to SB 850 to qualify for Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding - Authorized City Manager to send response letter to Orange County Superior Court regarding Grand Jury report on housing chronically homeless - Approved Coastal Development Permit 18-1633 for remedial grading, fire-destroyed residence removal, and restoration at 1199 Lewellyn Drive -