Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a telephonic regular meeting on April 21, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic using remote participation technology - The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with a closed session from 4:00-5:00 PM and regular session at 5:00 PM via phone and computer access - COVID-19-related agenda items included consideration of Farmers Market reopening and wastewater financing adjustments due to economic downturn - The council established a five-year Tourism Marketing District - Two annual nuisance abatement programs were approved for fire safety and sidewalk/intersection visibility - Several grant acceptances for infrastructure improvements were considered - Modified public participation procedures allowed written comments via email and verbal comments through telephone or Zoom

Key Decisions

- Approved contract amendment with CivicPlus for recreation management software at $18,262 annually for first two years with 5% annual increases thereafter - Accepted Community Development Block Grant funding for sewer lift station installation at Alternative Sleeping Location - Accepted grant funding for South Laguna Fuel Modification Project - Approved response letter to Orange County Grand Jury regarding electric vehicle charging stations - Established the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District (LBTMD) for five years (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025) encompassing all hotels and motels - Appr