Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on May 24, 2016, addressing infrastructure projects, business assessments, waste management rates, and multiple design appeals. - Council approved $1,233,754 contract with Excel Paving Company for Anita and Seaview Streets Storm Drain Improvements and Anita Street Sidewalk Construction, with total project costs including management and engineering reaching approximately $1.6 million. - Public hearing held on extending the Business Improvement District assessment for hotels and motels citywide. - Council considered 2.5% annual residential solid waste service rate increases for three consecutive fiscal years beginning 2016-17. - Council reviewed temporary parklet trial program at 234 Forest Avenue (Alessa restaurant). - Laguna Beach Seniors requested $50,600 disbursement from remaining balance of FY 2015-16 one-time appropriation. - Five design review appeals heard, including projects at 845 Van Dyke Drive (parking space elimination), 1933 Upper Rim Rock Road (pool/spa denial), 44 Lagunita Drive (new residence), 331 Ledroit Street (deck addition), and 1505 Caribbean Way (fence replacement, continued to June 14). - Multiple infr

Key Decisions

- Approved contract award to Excel Paving Company for $1,233,754 for Anita and Seaview Streets Storm Drain Improvements and Anita Street Sidewalk Construction - Approved $85,000 appropriation from unappropriated Capital Improvement Fund balance for storm drain and sidewalk projects - Awarded $131,425 contract to KOA Corporation for construction management and inspection services - Amended Stantec design engineer contract by $64,600 for construction engineering services - Authorized City Manager to approve construction expenses and change orders up to $125,000 for unforeseen circumstances - Awa