Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - April 23, 2013

April 23, 2013

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on April 23, 2013, addressing routine administrative matters and several significant policy decisions - City Manager was authorized to execute multiple contracts including a $28,000 Fourth of July Fireworks Show agreement with Pyro Spectaculars and a $87,500 employee benefits broker renewal with Willis Risk and Insurance Services - Council approved a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Aliso Viejo for the purchase of up to $200,000 in California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20-A credits - The Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee presented their annual report on past accomplishments and upcoming initiatives - Council authorized a $45,000 analysis of Laguna Canyon Road by RBF Consulting to identify options for improving traffic circulation, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and aesthetics - The Boys and Girls Club lease was extended for ten years with an additional second ten-year renewal option, with direction to evaluate using Lang Park Community Center for TLC programming - Council approved a 70.45% historic preservation parking reduction incentive for Dom Demarcos Pizzeria and Bar at 222 Ocean

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the April 9, 2013, meeting - Approved general warrants totaling $940,290.11 and payroll #20 totaling $923,787.66 - Authorized renewal of employee benefits broker contract with Willis Risk and Insurance Services through December 31, 2014, with commission capped at $87,500 annually - Awarded contract to Pyro Spectaculars for $28,000 for the 2013 Fourth of July Fireworks Show - Approved three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Aliso Viejo for purchase of up to $200,000 in California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20-A credits at $0.55 per dollar - Adopted