Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a remote meeting via Zoom on May 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic - The council extended the local emergency declaration related to coronavirus - Discussion focused on phased reopening of beaches, coastal areas, and city facilities, as well as event cancellations - The council worked on developing an economic recovery plan to support local businesses affected by COVID-19 - Proposals included outdoor dining on Forest Avenue, parking structure studies, and business development initiatives - Routine business items were addressed including traffic improvements and contracts for on-call consultant services - An urgency ordinance regarding weapons at public assemblies was considered - The meeting format allowed remote public participation by phone or computer with email-submitted written comments

Key Decisions

- Extended the COVID-19 local emergency declaration - Authorized acceptance of $599,381 in federal CARES Act funding through Orange County Transportation Authority - Approved Milligan Drive Bridge maintenance agreement with Caltrans - Authorized contracts with on-call consultant teams for three years with task order authority up to $75,000 - Approved three-year agreement with City of Laguna Woods for animal control services (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023) - Temporarily suspended site visit provisions in Planning Commission and Design Review Board bylaws due to COVID-19 - Adopted resolution esta