Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - February 23, 2021

February 23, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on February 23, 2021, primarily via virtual participation due to pandemic protocols - The council adopted new regulations for wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way and approved master license agreements for small cell installations on streetlight poles - Two appeals of planning decisions were considered: modifications to a private gate at Canyon View Drive and environmental review for the Rivian Theater project on South Coast Highway - Fire station repairs totaling over $200,000 were approved as part of facility improvements - A new Community Development software system costing $447,350 was approved - The meeting included closed session at 3:30 PM and regular session at 5:00 PM with remote public participation options - Two public hearings addressed Design Review Board decision appeals, with staff recommending denial of both - The consent calendar included warrant payments totaling over $7.5 million along with routine approvals of minutes, contracts, and agreements

Key Decisions

- Adopted ordinance and resolution regulating wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-7713 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 20-7714) - Approved Master License Agreement form for small cell wireless facilities on city-owned streetlight poles - Awarded contract to Revenue & Costs Specialist for $29,700 for Community Development and Fire Prevention Operational Fee Study - Awarded fire station repair contracts: $19,620 to Shaw Industries for flooring, $124,225 to Vincor Construction for Station Three improvements, and authorized $60,555 purc