Laguna Beach Planning Commission - April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on April 19, 2011, for a regular meeting addressing routine business, environmental recognition, traffic matters, and several appeals of design review decisions. - An Environmental Award was presented to the Laguna Bluebelt Coalition in recognition of their contribution to the South Coast Region Marine Life Protection Act process. - The Council addressed the annual intersection visibility, street sweeping obstruction, and weed abatement programs, providing property owners an opportunity to protest identified nuisances. - The Council authorized the City Manager to use $55,000 in savings to fund an additional goat herd for fuel loading reduction following 2009/10 and 2010/11 winter rains. - A lease agreement with Santa Barbara Trolley Company was authorized for leasing five trolleys for the summer Festival Season at a total cost of $80,025. - The Council set June 7, 2011, as the date for interviews and appointments to the Arts Commission and Planning Commission. - The Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee recommended establishing two parking spaces on Skyline Drive and provided follow-up on speed controls for Bluebird Canyon Drive. - Seco

Key Decisions

- Authorized the City Manager to use $55,000 in savings to fund an additional goat herd in fiscal year 2010/11 for fuel loading reduction. - Authorized the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Santa Barbara Trolley Company for five trolleys for $80,025 for the summer Festival Season. - Set June 7, 2011, as the date for interviews and appointments of four Arts Commission members and two Planning Commission members (terms to July 1, 2013). - Set May 31, 2011, at 5:00 PM as the deadline for submitting applications to the City Clerk for commission appointments. - Awarded a contract to Bl