Laguna Beach Arts Commission - August 18, 2015

August 18, 2015

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on August 18, 2015, to address routine business items, infrastructure projects, water conservation, park improvements, short-term lodging regulations, and planning applications. - The Council considered significant funding approvals including $75,000 supplemental funding for the High School Tennis Court Project and $125,000 in matching funds for a California River Parkways Grant Application for Laguna Canyon habitat restoration. - The Laguna Beach County Water District presented information about current water demands for the City's public landscaped areas and an upcoming study evaluating recycled water distribution systems. - The Council addressed comprehensive modifications to the existing Short-Term Lodging Administrative Use Permit process, including new conditions for permits, enforcement, and tax collection. - A public hearing was held on an appeal of the Design Review Board's approval for a new single-family dwelling at 1631 Louise Street. - The Council received recommendations to adopt an interim ordinance extending the Short-Term Lodging urgency ordinance for one year until October 1, 2016. - Multiple contracts were authorized for e

Key Decisions

- Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meeting of the City Council from August 4, 2015. - Approved General Warrants totaling $2,328,619.44 dated July 31, 2015 and Payroll #3 totaling $1,262,776.37 dated August 6, 2015. - Approved competition guidelines for an artist-designed bench installation in Heisler Park below Monument Point with $2,000 appropriated for artist honorariums and travel costs. - Approved installation of the artist-designed bench 'The Love that Binds' at Crescent Bay Point Park, authorizing a contract with Jose Calderon and Roberto Delgado for $23,000. - Authorize