Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

Executive Summary

- Mayor Sue Eisman presided over the Laguna Beach City Council meeting on January 10, 2017, with all five council members present (Mayor Eisman, Council Member Steve Dictaro, Council Member Whalen, Council Member Zvirschmead, Mayor Pro Tem Boyd). - City Manager John announced that Robert Ross and his son Michael Ross were arrested after Michael posted a threat against the City Council on Craigslist, with police seizing guns and ammunition from their home. Robert Ross remains in custody while Michael Ross was released pending charges. The judges ordered both to stay away from City Council, City Hall, and residences. - The Council approved continuing the 9/80 work schedule permanently for City Hall employees (working 80 hours over nine days instead of ten, resulting in every other Friday off), with extended hours Monday-Thursday (opening a half hour earlier and staying open a half hour later). - The Council accepted a status report on the implementation of the Design Review Task Force reform program and approved the Design Review Board Handbook for training new board members. - Fire Chief Jeff Letendre and Police Chief Laura Faranella provided updates on two November 18, 2016 fires:

Key Decisions

- Approved continuing the 9/80 work schedule for City Hall employees permanently, with a review in one year including surveys to gather empirical data on public reaction, retention rates, and attraction rates (approved 5-0). - Accepted the status report on Design Review Task Force reform program implementation and approved the Design Review Board Handbook (approved 5-0). - Approved consent calendar items 1 through 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 (approved 5-0). - Approved item 7 (temporary guidelines for temporary public art) with minor language amendments suggested by Council Member Whalen (approved 5-0)