Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - October 24, 2017

October 24, 2017

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on October 24, 2017, with a closed session from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. followed by the public meeting at 6:00 p.m. - The Council honored longtime city servant Tom Klingenmeier for his service. - The Council approved nearly $3.6 million in warrants and payroll. - The Council addressed wildfire safety through utility undergrounding strategies along evacuation routes, with plans to dedicate up to $7 million from various funding sources. - The Council considered park renovations at Alta Laguna and Top of the World parks. - The Council established a new Audit Review Committee. - The Council approved a $250,000 matching grant to the Laguna Art Museum for facility improvements.

Key Decisions

- Approved proclamation honoring Tom Klingenmeier for dedicated service to residents, artists, and visitors - Approved minutes from October 10, 2017 meeting - Approved warrants totaling $3,550,529.93 (General Warrants $2,382,800.89 and Payroll #8 $1,167,729.04) - Rejected Claim #17-43 filed by Attorney Robert J. Stoll, III on behalf of Jeaneen Bell - Extended contract with Doctor's Ambulance Service for 9-1-1 emergency ambulance services through January 2, 2019 - Awarded $292,845 purchase order to Haaker Equipment Company for storm drain vacuum truck - Authorized $59,700 agreement with 911-Veh