Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - December 10, 2013

December 10, 2013

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on December 10, 2013, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue - The Council was scheduled to select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem during the meeting - Certificates were presented to 2013 Children's Holiday Palette Exhibitors - The Council approved general warrants totaling $1,233,853.25, payroll #10 for $921,477.74, and payroll #11 for $929,829.78 - Council authorized five-year lease extensions with American Legion, No Square Theatre, and Laguna Canyon Foundation through January 31, 2019 - Council authorized a six-month extension for Sally's Fund agreement through June 30, 2014 - The Council adopted the Resolution authorizing the Investment Policy for 2014 and delegated investment authority to the City Treasurer - A major policy discussion focused on whether to mandate fireplace retrofit/insert devices during significant remodeling projects - Two design review and coastal development permit appeals were heard for projects at 815 Bluebird Canyon Drive and 1933 Upper Rim Rock Road - Council considered Emerald Bay intersection improvements at Shamrock Road and Coast Highway without a traffic signal

Key Decisions

- Approved meeting minutes from November 12, 2013 (adjourned and special) and November 19, 2013 (adjourned and regular) - Approved general warrants totaling $1,233,853.25 and two payroll disbursements totaling $1,851,307.52 - Received and filed City Treasurer's monthly report for October 2013 - Rejected Claim No. 13-34 filed by Amber Berg - Authorized five-year lease extensions through January 31, 2019, with American Legion, No Square Theatre, and Laguna Canyon Foundation - Authorized six-month extension through June 30, 2014, for Sally's Fund agreement - Received and filed City Treasurer's re