Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - November 17, 2020

November 17, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on November 17, 2020, via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions - The council extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration for another 60 days - Consent calendar items included proclamations for Nurse Practitioner Week and Laguna Food Pantry's COVID-19 response - Financial matters totaling over $6.8 million in warrants and payroll were processed - The council approved beach access improvements at Moss Street - Donations were accepted for public art and water stations - A permanent dog play area process was established at Moulton Meadows Park - Two public hearing appeals were addressed regarding residential design reviews - A Local Coastal Program amendment relating to short-term rental regulations modified by the California Coastal Commission was considered - A five-year parking rate structure for all public meters and lots citywide was approved

Key Decisions

- Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration for an additional 60-day cycle - Appropriated $250,000 for Moss Street Beach Access Improvements design - Rejected all bids for Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project and directed staff to re-advertise - Accepted $5,000 donation for refillable bottle water station at Main Beach Park - Approved installation of "Outburst" mural by Lynn Basa at Main Beach restrooms with $80,000 appropriation from Art-in-Lieu Fund - Approved Mills Act Preservation Agreements for six historic properties (40 N La Senda Drive, 8 Rockledge Road, 502 Pearl Street, 545 Diamond Street,