Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - May 15, 2012

May 15, 2012

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on May 15, 2012, beginning at 5:00 PM with a closed session at 5:00 PM followed by the regular session at 6:00 PM. - The Council celebrated National Beach Safety Week and conducted routine business including approval of warrants totaling $3,856,230.50 and various contracts and agreements. - The Council extended the Business Improvement District assessment for hotels and motels for another 12 months and approved capital improvements funding up to $333,012 for the Festival Capital Improvement Trust Fund. - The Council held second readings and adopted ordinances on two significant policy matters: modifications to the Artist Work/Live regulations (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 10-01) and new regulations prohibiting retail sale of dogs and cats by commercial animal establishments. - The Council authorized negotiations with Waste Management of Orange County for a solid waste franchise agreement renewal and approved a $30,000 consulting contract with R3 Consulting Group to assist with negotiations. - The Council heard presentations on the Emerald Bay Community Services District's proposed traffic signal on North Coast Highway from both

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants totaling $2,931,208.47 (4/27/2012), $25,404.55 (5/02/2012), and payroll #22 of $899,617.48 (5/03/2012). - Extended the Business Improvement District assessment for hotels and motels for another 12 months. - Approved up to $333,012 in capital improvements for reimbursement from the Festival Capital Improvement Trust Fund. - Adopted Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program Amendment 10-01 modifying Municipal Code Chapter 25.16 pertaining to artist work/live regulations (second reading). - Adopted an ordinance regulating the retail sale of dogs and cats, prohibiting