Laguna Beach City Council Workshop - January 24, 2023

January 24, 2023

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on January 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers - Council considered approximately $2.9 million in construction contracts for the Bluebird Canyon Drive Evacuation Route Widening project - Updated building and fire codes were adopted incorporating the 2022 California standards - Comprehensive Climate Action and Adaptation Plan development contract approved for $426,000 - Council accepted a $10,000 donation for Pride artwork on a lifeguard tower at Camel Point Beach - March 9, 2023 was recognized as Arbor Day - Interim use plan for the former St. Catherine of Siena School campus was considered - Policy matters addressed included traffic calming measures, balloon restrictions, surplus property declarations, and a revised 6th Cycle Housing Element - Meeting adjourned to the Annual City Council Planning Workshop scheduled for January 28, 2023

Key Decisions

- Approved construction contract with Beador Construction Company for $2,432,300 for Bluebird Canyon Drive Evacuation Route Widening project - Approved construction inspection contract with Dudek for $257,603 for the same project - Authorized $244,000 in potential change orders for unforeseen circumstances on the evacuation route project - Approved consultant services agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for $426,000 to develop a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan - Adopted two ordinances incorporating the 2022 California Building Code and Fire Code with local amendments - Accepted $10,000 donation