Laguna Beach Heritage Committee - October 21, 2014

October 21, 2014

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on October 21, 2014, for a regular meeting to address multiple infrastructure projects, bicycle safety initiatives, parking management, and various planning and development matters. - The Council approved a $3,184,094.28 consent calendar including general warrants and payroll, and reappropriated $31,814,300 for continuing projects from the previous fiscal year. - The Council authorized a Second Amended and Restated Lease with the Festival of Arts and approved the 2015 Laguna Craft Guild schedule for fourteen shows at Main Beach Cobblestones area and El Paseo. - A three-pronged Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program involving engineering, education, and enforcement was approved to reduce accidents and fatalities within the city. - The Council approved a North-South Bike Route Plan with installation of bike route signage and sharrows by Orange County Striping for a fee not to exceed $20,000. - The Water Tank Ravine Burn Site Remediation and Restoration Project received $1,000,000 in temporary funding borrowed from the Capital Improvement Fund by reducing appropriations for South Main Beach, Sidewalk Construction at Cress Street, and Recreation

Key Decisions

- Approved consent calendar items totaling $3,184,094.28 in general warrants and payroll (Items 1-2). - Approved reappropriation of $31,814,300 in expenditures for continuing projects and $1,309,200 in anticipated revenue (Item 3). - Authorized the City Manager to execute a Second Amended and Restated Lease with the Festival of Arts (Item 4). - Approved the 2015 Laguna Craft Guild schedule for fourteen shows at Main Beach Cobblestones area and El Paseo (Item 5). - Adopted resolutions approving Mills Act Preservation Agreements for four properties: 380 Anita Street, 770 Hillcrest Street, 483 Li