Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on July 27, 2021, with a closed session at 3:30 PM and public meeting at 5:00 PM - The meeting was conducted in hybrid format with in-person attendance at Council Chambers and virtual participation via Zoom and telephone - The agenda included 13 items covering recreation, infrastructure, public art, wildlife conservation, and public safety funding - The council discussed expanding pickleball facilities at Alta Laguna Park - An on-demand neighborhood transit pilot program was reviewed - A major storm drain construction contract was awarded - The council reviewed oversight of Measure LL public safety tax revenue - Ordinances related to street performers and parking modifications were considered - Several community events for fall 2021 were approved

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 regular meeting and July 15, 2021 joint meeting with Laguna Beach Unified School District - Approved warrants and payroll totaling $2,673,276.15 - Rejected four claims against the city (claims #21-07, #21-08, #21-10, and #21-15) - Authorized U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department to use James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve for endangered Pacific Pocket Mouse restoration - Directed staff to solicit proposals for a Public Art Ordinance and Policy - Awarded $1,598,970 contract to CEM Construction Corporation for Jasmine Street Storm Drain Improvements - Awarded $174,00