Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - November 1, 2011

November 1, 2011

Executive Summary

- Councilmember Iseman called the November 1, 2011, City Council meeting to order with all five council members present. - Police Chief provided an update on a San Onofre Nuclear Plant ammonia leak emergency that occurred earlier that day, confirming no radiation leak and no public safety threat. - Councilmember Iseman presented a proclamation designating November 2011 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing that 74% of patients die within the first year and 94% within five years. - The City Council heard public comments on drainage problems on Stan Oaks Drive, illegal encroachments in Old Top of the World, and concerns about tree removal and parking restrictions in Upper Bluebird Canyon. - The Council approved a coastal development permit to convert a four-unit rental building at 160 St. Ann's Drive into two condominiums with conditions requiring replacement of two rental units. - The Council approved parking restrictions on the southerly side of Terrace Way using a "choke point" alternative plan developed by residents, eliminating approximately 14 parking spaces instead of the original proposal to eliminate 67 spaces. - The Council passed an ordinance requiring public n

Key Decisions

- Approved consent calendar items 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 10 covering minutes, warrants, disaster services, sewer fund appropriation, OCTA grant, fire station window replacement contract, and firewall purchase. - Approved the City Treasurer's monthly report for September 2011 with expanded charts and graphs. - Approved acceptance of license plate reader equipment funded by federal anti-terrorism grant funds through the Orange County Chiefs' and Sheriff's Association. - Approved HIV Advisory Committee allocation of $8,500 in direct services funds: $5,500 to Laguna Beach Community Clinic, $2,000 to L