Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - July 17, 2012

July 17, 2012

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on July 17, 2012, beginning at 5:00 PM with public communications followed by the regular session at 6:00 PM. - The Council approved a major $837,400 construction contract with Orion Construction Corporation for Rockledge Sewer System Improvements, including a $285,000 transfer from the Main Beach Lift Station Reconstruction project. - The Council awarded a $4,317,127 construction contract to Stronghold Engineering Incorporated for the Lifeguard Headquarters and Public Restrooms, with additional authorizations for temporary facilities, design support, and construction-related services totaling approximately $719,000 in project contingency. - The Council approved the installation of two public art pieces, "Warriors United" and "Colors of the Canyon," on Broadway and authorized contracts with the artists. - The Council granted a request to remove 459 High Drive from the City's Historic Register. - The Council approved a second residential unit regulations ordinance and related Local Coastal Program amendment for Coastal Commission certification. - The Council considered an appeal of an administrative decision to deny two short-

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the June 19, 2012 meeting - Rejected three claims: Claim No. 12-18 filed by Mark Langdon, Claim No. 12-20 filed by Emil Treeson, and Claim No. 12-22 filed by Dale Ira Haviland, Jr. - Approved general warrants totaling $4,288,477.34 and payroll totaling $2,042,673.43 - Granted request to remove 459 High Drive from the City's Historic Register - Directed City Manager to formally notify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of support for removing the Laguna Beach Dudleya from CITES Appendix II - Awarded construction contract to Orion Construction Corporation for $837,400 for