Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - December 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council certified the November 8, 2022 general municipal election results and swore in council members - Outgoing Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Children's Holiday Palette award winners, and Public Works Department were recognized for achievements - Council adopted ordinances and accepted grants totaling over $600,000 to address housing and homelessness issues - Approved a 25-year ground lease with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center - Adopted housing code amendments to comply with state law requirements - Approved routine financial matters including nearly $11.4 million in warrants and payroll - Heard an appeal for a project at 200 Alta Vista Way involving design review and coastal development permits - Reviewed council representation on various organizations and subcommittees for the upcoming year - Processed consent calendar items including claims rejections, investment policy extensions, and acceptance of federal CARES Act funding for homeless programs

Key Decisions

- Adopted resolution certifying the results of the November 8, 2022 general municipal election - Selected new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming term - Approved proclamation recognizing outgoing Supervisor Lisa Bartlett - Authorized 25-year ground lease agreement with Pacific Marine Mammal Center for properties at 20612 and 20652 Laguna Canyon Road, with option for second 25-year term - Adopted ordinance amending Municipal Code chapters 25.08, 25.14, 25.34, and 25.48 for compliance with state housing laws - Adopted resolution amending Local Coastal Program and requesting California Coast