Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - November 15, 2016

November 15, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on November 15, 2016, addressing a consent calendar of 23 items and regular business including ordinance introductions, project presentations, and public hearing appeals. - The Council approved over $7.7 million in warrants and payroll. - The Council approved multiple professional services contracts totaling over $300,000. - The Council approved grants for cultural facilities and environmental projects. - Infrastructure project approvals included thermal imaging camera purchases for firefighters, retaining wall replacement design, and storm water permit support. - The Council considered Mills Act preservation agreements for historic properties, a business visitation program, and formation of a wayfinding signage steering committee. - The Council introduced an ordinance adopting 2016 California Building and Fire Codes. - The Council introduced an ordinance requiring utility undergrounding for new infrastructure. - The Council received presentations on beach access improvements and Temple Hills pedestrian access. - The Council heard two appeals of Design Review Board decisions.

Key Decisions

- Approved warrants and payroll totaling $7,724,215.45 (General Warrants: $4,383,453.41; Payroll: $3,340,762.04) - Reappointed Mayor Pro Tem Toni Iseman to Orange County Vector Control District for two-year term - Authorized six-month extension of agreement with Sally's Fund Inc. through June 30, 2017 - Approved purchase of 36 thermal imaging cameras for $73,200 from Allstar Fire Equipment - Approved purchase of 45 firefighter emergency rescue systems for $47,000 - Approved Laguna Playhouse cultural facilities grant of $157,200 ($75,000 for schematic designs, $80,200 for facility improvements)