Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - July 6, 2010

July 6, 2010

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on July 6, 2010, beginning with a 5:00 PM session followed by public communication at 6:00 PM - The Council approved significant contracts including $39,000 to Psomas for Circle Way Storm Drain and Steps final design - The Council authorized acceptance of a $131,079 grant from the California Energy Commission's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - The Council called and set procedures for the November 2, 2010 General Election to elect three City Council members - Three positions on the Environmental Committee were filled through interviews and appointments - The Council adopted an ordinance clarifying height regulations in Local Business/Professional and Commercial Zones (second reading) - The Council authorized road widening of Laguna Canyon Road between El Toro and the Toll Road - Seven new ordinances were introduced addressing various zoning code issues - The Council denied an appeal and sustained Planning Commission approval for the Coast Inn project at 1401 South Coast Highway

Key Decisions

- Denied Claim No. 10-21 filed by Brad Wong on behalf of INWI, L.P. - Approved general warrants totaling $3,093,440.42 and payroll #26 of $972,489.41 - Adopted a resolution in support of sustainable water supplies - Awarded a contract to Psomas for $39,000 for Circle Way Storm Drain and Steps final design - Authorized the City Manager to accept an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant up to $131,079 - Called and gave notice of the November 2, 2010 General Election for three City Council seats with consolidated statewide election - Approved Revocable License and Encroachment Permit App