Laguna Beach Arts Commission - September 16, 2014

September 16, 2014

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council meeting on September 16, 2014, covered a wide range of municipal business including infrastructure projects, public safety grants, environmental initiatives, and development applications. - The Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $425,000, including construction of the Cerritos Drive Retaining Wall ($97,438) and the Gaviota Drive diversion unit ($163,207). - A significant Office of Traffic Safety Grant worth $107,519 was accepted to fund overtime salaries and equipment purchases for the Police Department. - The Council interviewed and appointed three at-large representatives to the newly formed Laguna Canyon Road Task Force to address issues affecting the corridor. - The Wastewater Advisory Task Force presented recommendations including adoption of their Action Statement and Recommended Actions. - The Council approved formation of Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District 2014-1 with $699,500 appropriated for assessment engineering, utility design, legal fees, and financial services, plus $99,500 in property owner contributions. - The Council authorized City representation at the Coastal Commission hearing to exp

Key Decisions

- Approved proclamation encouraging participation in California Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20, 2014. - Rejected Claims #14-20 (filed by law offices of Ronald Fomalont on behalf of Shahram Mokarami-Tehrani) and #14-21 (filed by Attorney Andrew L. Treger on behalf of Debbi Rightler). - Authorized purchase of a truck mounted sectional rodding machine from Plumbers Depot Inc. for $153,557.36 (after applying $23,000 state credit and $10,000 trade-in value). - Approved HIV Advisory Committee's allocation of $16,000 in HIV/AIDS funds to Laguna Beach Community Clinic ($10,000), Orange County Sha