Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 28, 2016

June 28, 2016

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council met on June 28, 2016, to address infrastructure projects, budget modifications, community services, and development appeals - Council approved significant funding for Top of the World Trail project ($260,989) and Summer Breeze pilot bus service ($85,000) - Council received presentation on 2016 Community Survey results and discussed potential ballot measures for November 2016 - Council considered whether to place competing ballot measure regarding medical marijuana dispensaries alongside citizen-sponsored initiative - Multiple underground utility assessment district bonds were approved to finance infrastructure improvements - Council extended agreements with Friendship Shelter for homeless services and animal shelter services with City of Laguna Woods - Budget modifications were proposed for FY 2016-17 including salary adjustments and appropriations limit - Two design review appeals were heard for residential projects at 2510 Glenneyre Street and 331 Ledroit Street - Council accepted $50,000 estate donation to Animal Shelter from Harry and Louise Smith estate - Significant infrastructure contracts were awarded including construction management for Assessm

Key Decisions

- Approved appropriation of $260,989 for Top of the World Trail project construction - Awarded $514,989 contract to Excel Paving Company for Top of the World Trail (contingent on obtaining County easement) - Awarded $241,715 contract to Anderson Penna Partners for construction management services for Assessment District 09-1 - Approved firefighter Brian Adams' extended leave of absence from June 26 to October 26, 2016 - Accepted $50,000 estate donation to Animal Shelter from Harry and Louise Smith - Authorized two-year agreement with City of Laguna Woods for animal control services (July 1, 20