Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - August 22, 2017

August 22, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on August 22, 2017, with a closed session from 5:00-6:00 PM and public meeting at 6:00 PM. - The Council addressed establishing an Affordable Housing Task Force to address community housing needs. - The Council initiated the purchase of street lights from Southern California Edison for up to $570,000. - The Council implemented new requirements to control trash discharges from storm drains for stormwater compliance. - The Council heard an appeal regarding a CVS Pharmacy proposal to replace Laguna Drug at 239 Broadway Street. - The Council heard an appeal concerning a short-term rental application at 2599 Glenneyre Street.

Key Decisions

- Proclaimed Victoria Skimboards' 40th Annual World Skimboarding Championships - Approved general warrants and payroll totaling $4,000,558.45 - Rejected Claim #17-38 filed by John Christiana - Authorized Mayor to sign letter supporting proposed Santa Ana Mountains to Sea National Monument bill - Awarded $211,412 contract to Shaw Industries for City Hall carpet replacement - Awarded $10,000 contract to Laguna Canyon Foundation for open space assessment work - Approved Laguna Beach Rotary Club event request for October 1, 2017, including parking lot use, food trucks, and alcohol sales - Awarded