Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 2, 2016

February 2, 2016

Executive Summary

- The City Council adopted a resolution supporting H.R. 3643, the Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015, which would authorize the federal government to contract with licensed storage site operators to accept spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste until a permanent federal repository is created. - The Council confirmed the extension of the Senior Housing Task Force duties through 2016 with a work completion date of October 1, 2016, and authorized actions detailed in the Task Force report. - The Council referred the draft Sustainability Element to the Planning Commission for consideration, asking them to address overlaps with existing General Plan elements and comment on financial feasibility. - The Council directed staff to prepare an Initial Study under CEQA for a new view restoration ordinance regarding City-maintained trees and to modify the current ordinance regarding view restoration and preservation on private property. - The Council approved the second reading and adopted an ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries, commercial cultivation, and delivery services in Laguna Beach. - The Council approved the recommendation that the City Treasurer position should

Key Decisions

- Adopted a resolution supporting H.R. 3643, the Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015, regarding interim storage of spent nuclear waste. - Authorized the Mayor to send a letter to federal representatives urging support for H.R. 3643. - Authorized a City Councilmember to travel to Sacramento on behalf of the City Council. - Authorized the City Council to meet with state elected officials and staff to discuss H.R. 3643 and Senator Block's proposed legislation. - Confirmed extension of Senior Housing Task Force duties through 2016 with a work completion date of October 1, 2016. - Authorized a