Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on April 10, 2018, with a closed session at 5:00 PM and public meeting at 6:00 PM. - The Council processed a consent calendar of 14 items covering routine administrative matters, proclamations, financial approvals, and infrastructure projects. - The Council approved warrants totaling over $6 million. - The Council approved extension of the Business Improvement District for hotels and motels. - The Council authorized pursuit of low-interest loans up to $10 million for wastewater improvements. - The Council approved DNA collection equipment funded by a Proposition 69 grant. - The Council addressed fuel modification professional services contracts totaling over $340,000. - The Council reviewed revisions to the Landscape and Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan. - The Council held a public hearing on an appeal of a denied single-family home project at 1151 Summit Place in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area, with staff recommending denial of the appeal.

Key Decisions

- Approved proclamation declaring April as DMV/Donate Life California Month for the next five years - Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $6,068,373.73 (General Warrants $3,770,953.47, Payroll #19 $1,152,775.37, Payroll #20 $1,144,644.89) - Rejected three claims against the City (Claims #17-42, #17-58, and #18-17) - Extended Business Improvement District Area for hotels and motels to June 30, 2019, with public hearing set for May 22, 2018 - Continued use of Abatement and Amortization Agreements for code enforcement cases involving specific hardships (in-home care, seni