Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, covering infrastructure, housing, animal control, and development appeals - Council approved construction contracts for utilities and beach access improvements totaling over $2.9 million - A 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for body cameras and digital evidence management worth $2.2 million was approved - Planning items included accessory dwelling unit regulations, affordable housing opportunity sites, and Downtown Specific Plan environmental review - Consent calendar included meeting minutes, warrants totaling nearly $12 million, and rejection of claims against the city - Council rezoned 26 parcels to open space that were obtained through Proposition 12 funding - New parking restrictions were established on several streets - Animal control ordinances were updated to address dog barking and tethering to vehicles - A councilmember requested updates to transportation planning and reconsideration of the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee's role - Establishment of a citywide safety pledge was proposed

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants and payroll disbursements totaling $11,896,065.11 - Rejected claims #23-02 (Coral Mines) and #23-15 (EBR Trust) against the city - Awarded contract to PBK Architects for $635,000 for Fire Station #4 design services with $60,000 contingency - Adopted resolutions establishing 10-minute parking and golf cart parking on Jasmine Street, commercial/passenger loading zone on Cleo Street, and parking restrictions on Madison Place - Adopted ordinance rezoning 26 parcels obtained through Proposition 12 funding to Open Space designation - Awarded 10-year agreement with Axon En