Laguna Beach Planning Commission - March 31, 2015

March 31, 2015

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on March 31, 2015, at 5:00 PM to address a full agenda including budgetary approvals, emergency infrastructure work, public safety contracts, and several development projects. - The Council ratified a $29,000 emergency contract with Laguna Construction & Builders for gates and fencing at the northerly end of Alta Laguna Boulevard. - The Council awarded a $30,000 contract to Pyro Spectaculars for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. - The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Rancho Santa Margarita for the purchase of up to $145,000 in California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20-A credits at $0.55 per dollar, with city payment not to exceed $79,750. - The Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 16.01 regarding water quality definitions and requirements to comply with California Coastal Commission public noticing requirements. - The Council considered extending off-season trolley service from Mission Hospital to the Ritz Carlton and discussed improvements to the City Council Chambers audio-visual equipment. - The Council addressed a request to proceed with utility undergrounding

Key Decisions

- The Council confirmed the City Manager's emergency award of a $29,000 contract to Laguna Construction & Builders for construction of gates and fencing at the northerly end of Alta Laguna Boulevard. - The Council awarded a $30,000 contract to Pyro Spectaculars for the 2015 annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. - The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laguna Beach and the City of Rancho Santa Margarita for the purchase of up to $145,000 in California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20-A credits at a price of $0.55 per dollar, with payment not to exceed $79,750.