Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025

Executive Summary

- Assemblymember Dixon provided a legislative update to the City Council. - The City recognized businesses receiving Green Business Certifications and received a presentation from the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA). - The City adopted a proclamation recognizing March 6, 2025, as Arbor Day in Laguna Beach and authorized re-certification as a Tree City USA. - The City adopted a proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Laguna Dance Festival. - The City Council authorized the purchase of three electric vehicles (one VW Buzz van for the Animal Shelter and two Ford F-150 Lightning trucks for Animal Services Officers) totaling approximately $275,000, plus $30,000 for a charging station. - The City approved $181,000 for replacement engines for the Marine Safety rescue vessel. - The City Council re-established the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Ad Hoc Committee with Councilmembers Sue Kempf and Bob Whalen, directing them to advocate for legislation exempting wildfire mitigation projects from Coastal Act and CEQA requirements and to return with an updated action plan within 90 days (by April 28, 2025). - The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing pr

Key Decisions

- Adopted proclamation recognizing March 6, 2025, as Arbor Day in Laguna Beach and authorized staff to apply for re-certification as a Tree City USA. - Adopted proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Laguna Dance Festival. - Authorized City Manager Dave Kiff to purchase one 2025 VW Buzz electric van for the Animal Shelter at a cost not to exceed $75,000 from the Animal Shelter Estate Donation Fund. - Authorized City Manager Dave Kiff to purchase two 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks from Tuttle-Click Ford of Irvine for $102,000, plus $98,000 for custom modifications, total