Laguna Beach Arts Commission - August 9, 2016

August 9, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council convened on August 9, 2016, for a regular meeting covering consent calendar items, appeals of design review decisions, and significant policy discussions regarding short-term lodging regulations and view preservation. - Council approved the acquisition of the Peric property for $93,000 from the Open Space Fund, furthering the city's open space preservation efforts. - A new sidewalk project on Temple Hills Drive faced an appeal, with staff recommending denial of the appeal and sustaining the Design Review Board's conditional approval. - The View Preservation Ordinance introduction was continued to August 30, 2016, for further refinement. - The most significant agenda item addressed regulation of short-term lodging (STL), with Council considering two different ordinance versions - a subcommittee version distinguishing between residential and commercial zones, and a Planning Commission version with fewer distinctions. - Council approved a contract with CivilSource for $78,700 for Citywide Curb Ramps Construction Phase I survey and design services. - Staff rejected bids for the Mountain Road and Oak Street Beach access construction project and was author

Key Decisions

- Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meeting of July 26, 2016. - Approved General Warrants totaling $5,032,409.30 for various dates in July 2016. - Continued the public hearing for proposed abandonment of a portion of Park Drive to the September 13, 2016 City Council hearing. - Rejected bids for Mountain Road and Oak Street Beach access construction and authorized staff to rebid the project. - Awarded a contract to CivilSource in the amount of $78,700 for survey and design services for the Citywide Curb Ramps Construction Phase I, with City Manager authority to approve change or