Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - August 24, 2021

August 24, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on August 24, 2021, covering wildfire mitigation, infrastructure projects, emergency declarations, and community events. - The council accepted a $750,000 state grant for the Park Avenue Fuel Modification Project. - Authorization was granted for design work on the Bluebird Canyon Drive widening project. - Environmental documents were certified for a major property acquisition on Coast Highway. - The council received updates on wildfire mitigation implementation progress and evacuation time study results. - The meeting format included both virtual and in-person participation due to COVID-19 protocols.

Key Decisions

- Accepted $750,000 grant from California Office of Emergency Services for Park Avenue Fuel Modification Zone - Appropriated $1,000,000 in Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund for fuel modification project - Authorized street closure and amplified sound for September 5, 2021 event on Starlit Drive - Awarded Task Order to Stantec for $189,294 for Bluebird Canyon Drive widening design - Adopted Ordinance No. 1663 amending campaign contribution limitations - Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration for additional 60 days - Relocated Circus Bella performance from Main Beach Park to Bluebird Par