Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - September 27, 2016

September 27, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on September 20, 2016, conducting public communications, council/staff reports, a treasury investment report presentation, a Water Quality Improvement Plan development update, and two design review appeals. - The Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) was presented, a regional watershed management plan coordinated with South Orange County cities to address stormwater pollution, with Council Member Bob Whalen and Council Member Tony forming a subcommittee to provide policy guidance. - The City Council voted 3-2 to grant an appeal for 375 Nice Place, reducing the required height reduction from 3 feet 10 inches to 3 feet based on findings that excessive grading would be inconsistent with design guidelines. - The City Council voted 3-2 to deny an appeal and uphold the Design Review Board's denial of a project at Bluebird Canyon Drive, with concerns about neighborhood compatibility, slope stability, and impacts to the natural hillside setting. - City Treasurer Uncertain - City Treasurer first name not clearly established in known names list presented the monthly investment report for July 2016, showing a portfolio of $94 million with an average yield o

Key Decisions

- Approved the creation of a council subcommittee (Council Member Bob Whalen and Council Member Tony) to provide policy guidance on the Water Quality Improvement Plan development, with formal appointments to be made in December 2016. - Voted 3-2 (Mayor Steve Dichter, Council Member Bob Whalen, and Council Member Kelly Zershmead in favor; Council Member Tony Eisenman and Council Member Rob opposing) to grant the appeal for 375 Nice Place, reducing the required height reduction from 3 feet 10 inches to 3 feet based on findings that the original Design Review Board condition would result in exces