Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - July 16, 2013

July 16, 2013

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on July 16, 2013, at 5:00 PM covering administrative matters, infrastructure projects, environmental initiatives, and development appeals - Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts including $109,329 for Park Avenue and Wendt Terrace Drainage Inlet Improvements and $699,474 for Pacific Vista Slope Stabilization and Storm Damage Repair - Council considered formation of Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-2 for portions of Diamond Street, Crestview Drive, and Gainsborough Drive with $175,000 appropriation for assessment engineering and design - Major policy decisions included approval of new solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Orange County and citywide utility undergrounding program options - Council approved formation of seven-member Wastewater Management Taskforce to develop recommendations for South Orange County Wastewater Authority regarding Aliso Canyon wastewater facilities - Environmental initiatives included Laguna Beach Art Museum sand art proposal at Main Beach for November 9-10, 2013, and designation of heritage trees on twelve properties in South Laguna - Council heard appeal of a

Key Decisions

- Awarded construction contract to Excel Paving for $109,329 for Park Avenue and Wendt Terrace Drainage Inlet Improvements project with authorization for up to $20,000 in change orders - Awarded construction contract to JC Baldwin Construction for $699,474 for Pacific Vista Slope Stabilization and Storm Damage Repair project with authorization for up to $90,000 in change orders - Transferred $500,000 from Lifeguard Headquarters project to Pacific Vista Slope Stabilization project - Approved contract with West Coast Aerial Photography for $37,500 for 2013 digital aerial orthoimagery and digital