Laguna Beach Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee - July 11, 2017

July 11, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened for a regular meeting on July 11, 2017, approving a consent calendar that included meeting minutes corrections, claims rejections, lot line adjustments, and various service contracts. - The Council addressed tree maintenance policy modifications, allowing enhanced trimming paid by residents and establishing a North/South Grid cycle for public trees. - A revised wireless communications facilities ordinance incorporating California Coastal Commission modifications was introduced for first reading. - The Council discussed an Essential Employee Housing Assistance Program limiting participation to the City Manager and no more than two active employees at any one time. - Outdoor displays and portable signage regulations for the downtown area were discussed at Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Boyd's recommendation. - An appeal of a denied single-family dwelling project at 966 Coast View Drive was heard, with staff recommending denial of the appeal and sustaining the Design Review Board's original denial. - Multiple financial approvals included general warrants and payroll totaling $2,774,697.35, professional service contracts, and tree maintenance service agree

Key Decisions

- Approved meeting minutes from June 27, 2017 with correction to City Treasurer's salary. - Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $2,774,697.35 (General Warrants: $1,503,036.94; Payroll #26: $1,271,660.41). - Rejected Claim #17-17 filed by Attorney William B. Hanley on behalf of James W. Sieg and Claim #17-29 filed by Peter W. Statti. - Adopted resolution conditionally approving Lot Line Adjustment 17-0926 and Coastal Development Permit 17-0925 at 1233 Laguna Canyon Road. - Adopted resolution confirming assessment for fiscal year 2016/17 Weed Abatement Program. - Adopted