Laguna Beach Arts Commission - July 12, 2011

July 12, 2011

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on July 12, 2011, at 5:00 PM to address a comprehensive agenda including 26 regular items and one public hearing. - The Council considered several significant zoning and ordinance amendments related to parking regulations, outdoor lighting, native vegetation protection, and design review authority changes. - Major infrastructure projects were approved including a $1,068,112 contract for the Circle Way Storm Drain and Stairs project and a $465,000 contract for energy efficiency improvements at city facilities. - The Council heard reports from the Housing and Human Services Committee regarding their annual activities and future plans. - A proposed appeal was scheduled for continuance regarding a telecommunications facility near Upper Irvine Cove. - The Council addressed storm damage repairs from December 2010, appropriating $2,495,300 for repairs with expected reimbursements of $2,195,300 from federal, state, and insurance sources. - Several art installations were approved for Heisler Park as part of the city's public art program. - The Council considered policy matters including resident/tenant notification procedures for development applicat

Key Decisions

- Approved a contract with GCI Construction for $926,112 for the Circle Way Storm Drain and Stairs project, after rejecting bids from Southland Construction and Adams/Mallory Construction. - Approved a contract with KX2 Holdings Building Technologies Group LP (DBA Climatec Building Technologies Group) for $465,000 for energy efficiency improvements at various city facilities. - Approved a contract with CJ Concrete Construction for $75,255 for the Hillcrest Drive Sidewalk project. - Appropriated $2,495,300 for December 2010 storm-related repairs with expected reimbursements totaling $2,195,300.