Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - February 7, 2012

February 7, 2012

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on February 7, 2012, receiving an introduction from new Laguna Art Museum Executive Director Malcolm Warner, who announced reduced admission ($7 down from $12) and late Thursday hours until 9 p.m. - The Council approved the second reading of General Plan Amendment 08-03 and Local Coastal Plan Amendment 08-03, completing a five-year process to update the Land Use Element with California Coastal Commission modifications. - The Council introduced the Disposable Bag Reduction Ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic bags at retail establishments effective January 1, 2013, with exemptions for restaurants temporarily removed pending legal review. - The Council adopted resolutions implementing a CalPERS contract amendment for police safety employees, completing steps to carry out the Police Officers Association agreement. - The Council held extensive public input on San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station safety concerns, with testimony about earthquake vulnerabilities, inadequate evacuation plans, spent fuel storage risks, and the plant's poor safety record, ultimately continuing the item for further consideration. - The Council passed an ordinance updat

Key Decisions

- Approved General Plan Amendment 08-03, Local Coastal Plan Amendment 08-03, and Rezone 09-01 updating the Land Use Element with California Coastal Commission suggested modifications (second reading). - Introduced the Disposable Bag Reduction Ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic carryout bags at retail establishments effective January 1, 2013, passed to second reading. - Adopted Resolution 12.006 establishing maximum Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support ambulance rates with a 3.94% increase for Basic Life Support services charged to residents. - Awarded $399,951 contract to D.J. Sc