Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - December 13, 2016

December 13, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on December 13, 2016, which included certification of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election results and swearing-in ceremonies followed by selection of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. - The council adopted an ordinance memorializing voter approval of Measure LL, which increased the transient occupancy tax. - The council established the Citizens' Measure LL Audit Oversight Committee and considered recommendations for service enhancements funded by the new tax revenue. - The consent calendar contained 24 items covering routine city business, financial matters, contracts, and planning decisions. - The council addressed appeals of Design Review Board decisions, including beach access improvements at Agate Street and a residential project at 806 Gainsborough Drive. - The council approved over $6.2 million in warrants and payroll. - The council approved acquisition of property at 1199 Lewellyn Drive for $1.632 million.

Key Decisions

- Certified results of November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election and conducted swearing-in ceremony - Selected new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming term - Adopted ordinance memorializing voters' approval of Measure LL to increase Transient Occupancy Tax with January 1, 2017 enforcement date - Established Citizens' Measure LL Audit Oversight Committee with five-year terms through December 31, 2021 - Approved $1 million budget modification for FY 2016-17 and $2.2 million annually for FY 2017-18 and 2018-19 for Measure LL-funded service enhancements - Authorized acquisition of 1199 Lewe