Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - February 27, 2018

February 27, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on February 27, 2018, with a closed session at 4:30 PM and public session at 6:00 PM. - The Council issued a proclamation for Arbor Week and approved the city's Tree City USA status application. - The Council addressed the disposition of assessment district surplus funds and authorized merchant services and vehicle purchases. - The Council approved an extended leave request for a building inspector. - The Council received updates on hazard mitigation planning and the first annual Measure LL oversight report. - The Council conducted a comprehensive mid-year budget update with multiple appropriations and adjustments. - The Council considered outdoor dining expansion at Hennessey's Tavern on Ocean Avenue. - The Council heard two public hearing appeals regarding short-term lodging units and a single-family dwelling construction project.

Key Decisions

- Proclaimed March 7-14 annually as Arbor Week in Laguna Beach and authorized Tree City USA status application - Approved meeting minutes from January 23 and February 6, 2018 - Approved warrants and payroll totaling $6,849,789.23 - Rejected seven claims against the City (claims #17-45, 17-53, 17-57, 18-02, 18-04, 18-05, and 18-08) - Directed City Treasurer to transfer Assessment District Redemption Fund surpluses averaging less than $100 per parcel to Capital Improvement Fund and close the funds - Awarded five-year contract to Bank of America for merchant services beginning March 2018 - Author