Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - December 15, 2009

December 15, 2009

Executive Summary

- City Council awarded Junior Lifeguard recognitions and conducted routine approval of meeting minutes, claims, and warrants totaling over $2.5 million - Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts including $59,733 for Cliff Drive/Beach Street/Legion Street traffic improvements and $173,000 for citywide storm drain repair design - Council extended the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library agreement for an additional ten years - Council approved a settlement agreement relating to Reynolds/Canfield family parcels on Aliso and Brooks Streets - Council adopted second reading of a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requiring water-efficient landscapes for developments over 2,500-5,000 sq. ft. - Council updated the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Land Use Element and consistency changes to zoning maps - Council accepted portions of road dedications in Arch Beach Heights specifically for pedestrian trails - Council reviewed options for retiring the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) public safety debt in the most cost-effective way - Council heard appeal of Planning Commission denial regarding Mozambique restaurant's request to extend operating hours until midnight-1:00 a.m.

Key Decisions

- Approved contract award of $59,733 to Unique Performance Construction for Cliff Drive, Beach Street and Legion Street Traffic Improvements - Approved contract award of $173,000 to VA Consulting for final design engineering services for Citywide Storm Drain Repair project, with authorization for City Manager to approve up to $20,000 in additional contingency fees - Authorized City Manager to extend agreement with Friends of the Laguna Beach Library for an additional ten-year period - Approved Settlement Agreement relating to Reynolds/Canfield family parcels on Aliso and Brooks Streets - Adopt