Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - January 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a virtual regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with continued COVID-19 safety protocols limiting in-person attendance. - Council received a proclamation recognizing February 2022 as Ethnic Diversity and Black History Month. - Council approved an amendment to the Lang Park Community Center lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Club, setting a new monthly rate of $500. - Council approved the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to submit advocacy letters on behalf of the city. - Council received a fiscal impact analysis for the Laguna Residents First proposed ballot initiative and land use implications. - Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, including General Plan Amendment 2021-8426 and certification of a Negative Declaration. - The Housing and Human Services Committee presented an affordable housing candidate site analysis for council consideration. - Council discussed the format of future meetings due to ongoing pandemic impacts and State directives regarding face coverings. - Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach provided an update on safety enhancements at their lower campus

Key Decisions

- Approved an amendment to Agreement #21-55 with the Boys & Girls Club for a new lease rate of $500 per month for space at Lang Park Community Center. - Approved the installation of a wall-mounted sculpture titled "Pelican Surfers" by Casey Parlette at 1391 South Coast Highway (Coast Liquor) to satisfy Art in Public Places requirements. - Adopted the City of Laguna Beach 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to submit advocacy letters for legislation within the adopted platform. - Adopted resolutions removing parking restrictions at 1320 Temple H