Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a virtual meeting on March 9, 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions - Council approved outdoor recreation programs for spring/summer 2021 and authorized a comprehensive summer parking management plan including trolley services - Council accepted a $541,000 FEMA grant for fuel modification work in Bluebird Canyon - The controversial Laguna Beach Neighborhood & Environmental Protection Plan was considered, proposing $688,000 from Measure LL funds and $247,700 from the Parking Fund for enhanced services and new positions - Councilmember Weiss requested to censure Councilmember Blake under the city's Rules of Decorum and Civility Policy, though specific allegations were not detailed in agenda materials - The meeting included routine matters such as warrant approvals, minutes, and proclamations recognizing Equal Pay Day and a local resident's 99th birthday - The agenda reflected efforts to balance pandemic restrictions with resuming normal operations and preparing for summer tourism season

Key Decisions

- Adopted resolution extending COVID-19 emergency declaration for additional 60-day cycle - Approved outdoor recreation classes and camps for spring/summer 2021 in compliance with health orders - Suspended most indoor recreation classes and large-crowd City events through summer 2021 - Approved July 4 fireworks display and authorized contract with Pyro Spectaculars by Souza up to $35,000 - Authorized summer 2021 trolley service operation from June 25-September 6, 2021 on Coastal, Canyon and Summer Breeze routes - Approved pilot program for on-demand residential transit service beginning fall 2