Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - December 6, 2011

December 6, 2011

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on December 6, 2011, beginning with extraordinary business including the Children's Holiday Palette Exhibition and 30-year recognition for Bobby Scruggs - The Council selected a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming term - Major decisions included approving contracts for parking lot payment processing (VenTek International, $10,000 annually through FY 2013-14) and Lifeguard Headquarters construction management (Harris & Associates, $438,000) - The Council authorized refinancing of seven assessment district bonds into a single bond to save residents $279,980 total or $39,000 annually, with financing team costs not to exceed $125,000 - A 12-month extension of the moratorium on artists' joint living and working units was adopted, extending through January 3, 2013 - The Council directed staff to proceed with the Ruby/Catalina underground utility assessment district with a 60% favorable advisory ballot threshold and required $1,000 initial contribution from property owners - Multiple appeals were heard including Design Review approvals at 1000 Flamingo Road and other properties - The Council declined to acquire a parcel on

Key Decisions

- Adopted the Investment Policy for 2012 and delegated investment authority to the City Treasurer - Declared surplus funds in Assessment District 06-1 and directed distribution through bond calls and cash refunds - Awarded contract to VenTek International for parking lot pay station services for $10,000 annually through fiscal year 2013-14 - Awarded contract to Harris & Associates for Lifeguard Headquarters construction management services for $438,000 - Appropriated $18,000 from Sewer fund balance for South Orange County Wastewater Authority Biosolids project redesign costs - Appropriated $23