Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - January 18, 2011

January 18, 2011

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on January 18, 2011, for a regular meeting at 5:00 PM with public hearings scheduled for 6:30 PM - The Council considered a significant partnership with the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) and Irvine Ranch Water District for construction of a biosolids disposal facility requiring financial participation - The second reading of an ordinance adding new definitions for kitchen and major remodel while amending nonconforming structure provisions was on the agenda for adoption - The Council heard a request to deny a road extension at 1000 Descanso Avenue that would have connected Diamond Street with a private access for a new building site - A significant technology investment was proposed with a $310,000 contract authorization for an automated permit and planning software system from EnerGov Solutions - The Council reviewed and approved priorities for 2011 following a retreat held on January 8, 2011 - A lot line adjustment between two Coast Highway properties required approval along with associated coastal development permits - Various consent calendar items included parade authorization, emergency proclamation extension, transpo

Key Decisions

- Authorized consideration of the South Orange County Wastewater Authority's General Manager presentation regarding biosolids facility partnership with Irvine Ranch Water District - Directed the City Manager to negotiate the City's fiduciary participation in the Biosolids Heat Drying Project - Instructed the City Council's designated representative to vote in favor of the biosolids project at SOCWA Board meetings - Conducted second reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 25.08, 25.10, 25.53 and 25.56 for new definitions of kitchen and major remodel - Adopted resolution denying