Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - March 5, 2013

March 5, 2013

Executive Summary

- Mayor Boyd proclaimed March 2013 as Myeloma Awareness Month following his own diagnosis with multiple myeloma, recognizing a cancer affecting over 100,000 Americans annually. - The City Council appointed four members to the Environmental Sustainability Committee: George Basil, Kristen Martin, Eric Sargent, and one additional member, all serving two-year terms through March 31, 2015. - The Beautification Council presented the city with $2,500 from a water district grant for the restoration of Nye's garden in South Laguna after three cars demolished portions of the plantings. - The City Council voted to approve the sludge force main pipeline replacement project proposed by the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SACWA), despite community requests to explore long-term alternatives including on-site wastewater treatment at the Coastal Treatment Plant. - The City Council voted to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a rooftop deck project at 1740 South Coast Highway (Mozambique restaurant) after the applicant relocated the elevator tower 52 feet northeasterly to reduce view impacts. - The Parking and Traffic Commission reported 552 traffic collisions in 2012 with 143 inj

Key Decisions

- Proclaimed March 2013 as Myeloma Awareness Month. - Appointed four members to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for two-year terms expiring March 31, 2015: George Basil, Kristen Martin, Eric Sargent, and one additional member. - Approved sludge force main pipeline replacement project proposed by the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SACWA). - Upheld the Planning Commission's approval of the rooftop deck project at 1740 South Coast Highway (Mozambique) with conditions limiting umbrella use to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and restricting heater placement. - Approved parking restriction a