Laguna Beach City Council - April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a special meeting on April 28, 2020, conducted remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, allowing public participation by phone and email. - The Council received an update on public activities during the April 25-26 weekend related to the closure of city beaches, adjacent parks, and trailheads due to COVID-19. - The Council considered options for sewer fee increases for fiscal year 2020-21 in light of economic impacts from COVID-19 and provided direction to the City Manager on budget adjustments. - Mayor Whalen recommended implementing a new California program titled "Restaurant Deliver: Home Meals for Seniors" to provide meals to eligible seniors during the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order. - The Council appropriated $5,000 from the General Fund Reserve to cover portions of the seniors meal program not covered by state and federal funds. - The meeting addressed three temporary public art installations recommended by the Arts Commission for City Hall, Heisler Park, and a future 2021 installation. - Item 4 regarding a Canyon View Private Roadway Fire Access Easement was removed from the agenda prior to the meeting. - The meeting format reflected

Key Decisions

- Approved temporary public art installation by Isaac Cordal on the lawn of City Hall in August 2020. - Approved temporary public art installation by Chakaia Booker on the lawn of Heisler Park in September 2020. - Approved temporary public art installation by Casey Parlette in April 2021. - Directed staff to work with local non-profits to investigate and implement the "Restaurant Deliver: Home Meals for Seniors" program for eligible Laguna Beach seniors during the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order. - Appropriated $5,000 from the General Fund Reserve to cover program costs not covered by state and fe