Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 13, 2017

June 13, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on June 13, 2017, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. - The Council approved three proclamations honoring community members and events and received a marine safety update on shark policies. - The Council processed consent calendar items totaling over $4.3 million in warrants and payroll. - Major contract decisions included awarding contracts for sidewalk repairs, design services for the Laguna Canyon Road Master Plan, and funding for the Laguna Playhouse facility improvements. - The Council addressed traffic calming measures for Temple Hills Drive and the removal and replacement of a California pepper tree at City Hall. - The Council considered an ordinance to increase purchasing authority for city managers and department directors. - Three public hearing appeals were scheduled, including an appeal of beach access improvements at Pearl Street.

Key Decisions

- Approved three proclamations: honoring Sue Kempf, recognizing National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month/The Longest Day (June 21), and celebrating Fete de la Musique's 10-year anniversary (June 17) - Approved General Warrants of $3,316,732.59 and Payroll #24 of $1,061,278.71, totaling $4,378,011.30 - Awarded contract to Alfaro Communications Construction for $171,310 for Citywide Sidewalk Repairs project (total budget not to exceed $200,000) - Awarded contract to HDR for $499,000 for design services for Laguna Canyon Road Master Plan and Utility Undergrounding project, with authorizatio