Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - January 29, 2013

January 29, 2013

Executive Summary

- The City Council recognized the Orange County Human Relations Commission for its ongoing partnership with Laguna Beach, including mediation services, hate crime support, and community-building programs. - Council approved a renewed 10-year solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Orange County, featuring a 15% reduction in commercial cart rates, a two-year rate freeze, increased recycling diversion standards (50% rising to 75%), and approximately $2.6 million in savings to customers over the contract term. - Council adopted an ordinance amending the floodplain management code to require businesses in the 100-year floodplain to install floodgates after city notification and to incorporate sea level rise provisions as recommended by the California Coastal Commission. - Council approved Complete Streets enhancements for Glenary Street, including enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, sharrows (shared lane markings) from downtown to Bluebird Canyon Drive, and exploration of a trial roundabout location. - Council approved multiple development projects, including student housing and restaurant improvements at 793 Laguna Canyon Road (D-Mark Partners/LCAD partnership). - Council

Key Decisions

- Approved renewed 10-year solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management of Orange County with terms including a 15% reduction in commercial cart rates, two-year rate freeze, 50% diversion requirement (rising to 75%), and approximately $2.6 million in savings over the contract term (approved 5-0). - Passed to second reading an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 25.38 (Flood Damage Prevention) to require floodgate installation for businesses in the 100-year floodplain and incorporate sea level rise provisions (approved 5-0). - Approved Complete Streets improvements for Glenary St