Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 12, 2018

June 12, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on June 12, 2018, with a closed session at 4:30 PM and public meeting at 6:00 PM. - The council approved warrant payments totaling over $5.5 million. - The council considered budget modifications for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19, including cultural arts and community assistance grant allocations, salary schedules, and appropriations limits. - The council reviewed proposals for a water-wise demonstration garden and design review appeal procedures. - The council heard a public appeal regarding a restoration plan for The Ranch at Laguna Beach. - The council accepted donated rifle protection plates valued at $16,445 for public safety enhancements. - The council approved replacement of a damaged police vehicle. - The council accepted a federal grant to support a cyber threat investigator position.

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants and payroll totaling $5,549,516.39 for the period 05/18/2018 through 06/01/2018 - Rejected Claim #18-18 filed by Victor and Caroline Tung - Authorized acceptance of Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding of $44,800 to support Cyber Threat Investigator position - Approved extended leave of absence without pay for Maintenance Worker Thomas Kaiser through July 31, 2018 - Authorized two-year contract with George Hills Company for subrogation services with option for two-year extension - Accepted donation of 55 rifle protection plates from American Blast Sys