Laguna Beach Design Review Board - January 12, 2016

January 12, 2016

Executive Summary

- City Council approved mid-year budget updates including acceptance of June 30, 2015 ending fund balances and various appropriations and contract awards - Council ratified a 3½ year Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Beach Municipal Employees' Association (LBMEA) and authorized implementation of a 9/80 work schedule for eligible employees - Council approved salary and benefit adjustments for management positions and elected City Clerk and City Treasurer positions - Council introduced an ordinance to update the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to promote water conservation in landscaping projects - Council introduced an ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries, commercial cultivation, and large-scale delivery services in the city - Council approved modifications to Casa Laguna Inn and Spa to add three guest rooms, establish a reservation-only restaurant, and modify alcohol license type - Council granted appeals on three Loma Terrace properties (302, 306, and 308) and remanded matters back to Design Review Board with direction - Council authorized appointment of Steve May as Interim Director of Public Works due to specialized skills while recruitment process

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants totaling $7,434,921.70 including payroll and regular expenditures - Approved permanent removal of "The Sunbathers" sculpture by Leonard Glasser from Nita Carmen Park and directed Arts Commission to consider replacement artwork - Rejected Claim #15-25 filed by Attorney Edward G. Operini on behalf of Ernest Calhoon for allegations of excessive force and unlawful arrest - Authorized purchase of three Chevrolet Trax vehicles from Lake Chevrolet for $62,407 total to replace Community Development Department vehicles #4, #5, and #7 - Adopted Resolution establishing maximum