Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - September 21, 2010

September 21, 2010

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council meeting on September 21st focused heavily on a review of the Mozambique restaurant's conditional use permit, with extensive public comment from both neighbors complaining about noise and parking issues and supporters praising the restaurant's contribution to the community. - The Council approved a customer service improvement program for the Community Development Department in response to recommendations from the Business Assistance Task Force and Design Review Task Force. - Laguna Beach received two prestigious awards for the Bluebird landslide repair project: the California Geotechnical Engineering Association's 2007 Outstanding Project of the Year and the American Society of Civil Engineers' Project of the Year for Orange and Los Angeles counties. - The Council directed staff to support the City of Irvine's bid to acquire 1,000 acres of open space designated as part of the El Toro National Wildlife Reserve. - The Council approved amendments to the loudspeaker ordinance, updated signage regulations, and streamlined the temporary use permit process. - A subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Tony Eisman and Kelly Boyd was formed to develop a limi

Key Decisions

- Approved recognition of awards for the Bluebird landslide repair project from the California Geotechnical Engineering Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers. - Authorized Mayor Pearson to send a letter supporting the City of Irvine's bid to acquire 1,000 acres of open space in the Orange County Great Park area, with copies to Senators Boxer and Feinstein. - Approved consent calendar items 1 through 4, 6 through 8, and 10 with minimal discussion. - Approved Laguna Craft Guild show schedule dates (Item 5) on a 4-1 vote after discussion about juried show requirements and jewelr