Laguna Beach City Council - September 12, 2017

September 12, 2017

Executive Summary

- The City Council held a closed session from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM before the regular meeting, with no reportable action disclosed. - The Council approved an ordinance prohibiting weapons at demonstrations, rallies, protests, or public assemblies in city parks and beaches, declaring an urgency pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. - The Council authorized creation of a temporary pedestrian plaza called "Park Plaza" on the 200 block of Park Avenue from October 21 through December 1, 2017, with potential extension through January 2, 2018, allocating $50,000 for the trial closure with an additional $25,100 for the extension. - The Council approved procurement of a new California pepper tree for City Hall at a cost of $53,500, to be planted in front of the existing tree near the center of the lawn, with an additional $20,000 appropriated for reduction of the existing tree. - The Council approved a traffic study and valet plan related to a restaurant expansion at 2894 South Coast Highway (formerly Tabu Grill), reviewing parking agreements to bind off-site parking to the use. - The Council heard appeals of administrative denials for short-term lodging units at 2599 Glenneyre Street an

Key Decisions

- Approved and adopted an urgency ordinance prohibiting the carrying or possession of weapons while attending or participating in a demonstration, rally, protest, or other public assembly on a city beach or in a city park (Section 18.04.110 added to Municipal Code). - Approved temporary closure of lower Park Avenue from October 21 through December 1, 2017, for a temporary plaza concept called "Park Plaza" with $50,000 carryover funding. - Authorized the City Manager to extend the temporary plaza concept from December 2, 2017, to January 2, 2018, with an additional $25,100 appropriation from th