Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - September 13, 2016

September 13, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on September 13, 2016, addressing 23 agenda items including consent calendar approvals, public hearings, and policy discussions. - The Council awarded a $2.08 million contract for wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation. - The Council approved purchasing a $664,300 fire engine. - The Council approved tax-exempt financing up to $16 million for Laguna College of Art and Design facilities. - The Council considered policy matters including tree maintenance practices, vehicular access requirements in the Diamond/Crestview area, and a request to remove a historic property from the city's register. - The Council approved two PACE financing programs to help property owners fund energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.

Key Decisions

- Approved general warrants totaling $2,530,319.31 for August-September 2016 period - Adopted ordinance amending view preservation and restoration regulations with associated fee resolution - Allocated $14,000 in HIV/AIDS direct service funds to three organizations: Laguna Beach Community Clinic ($10,000), Shanti Orange County ($3,000), and AIDS Service Foundation ($1,000) - Awarded $99,320 contract to Stantec for Cress Street Sidewalk design services - Approved purchase of utility trailer from Big Tex Trailer World for lifeguard tower transport - Awarded $664,300 contract to Pierce Manufactur