Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - October 16, 2012

October 16, 2012

Executive Summary

- The City Council approved multiple consent calendar items including grant acceptances, contracts, and agreements with minimal discussion. - The school district presented comprehensive efforts to reduce youth drug and alcohol use through education, prevention, intervention, and restorative plans, including implementation of Botvin's Life Skills curriculum and partnership with community coalitions. - The Council introduced an ordinance authorizing confiscation of skateboards for up to one week upon citation for failure to wear a helmet, aiming to enhance youth safety while reducing penalties compared to state law ($25 fine versus $280). - The Council introduced an ordinance reestablishing the citywide 36-foot maximum building height regulation to clarify existing zoning standards. - The Council appointed Monica Simpson and Robin Zierschmead to the Design Review Board after interviews with four applicants, scheduling additional recruitment for one remaining vacancy in December 2026. - The Council directed staff to work with the South Laguna Civic Association to address concerns about purchasing property for a community garden, including soil contamination testing and appraisal, befo

Key Decisions

- Approved acceptance of California Energy Commission grant funding of $16,272 for retrofit of approximately 77 fluorescent light fixtures in at least 14 lift stations. - Approved transfer of $400,000 from the Lifeguard Headquarters Construction project to the Mermaid Street Retaining Wall Replacement project. - Approved contract with Charles King Company for $44,900 for installation and operation of temporary bypass system, cleaning, and inspection of the Laguna SOCWA Lift Station wet well. - Approved contract with Golden State Constructors for $315,956 for construction of Broadway Streetscap