Laguna Beach City Council - June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on June 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in hybrid virtual/in-person format due to COVID-19 protocols - The meeting covered 18 agenda items including administrative matters, COVID-19 emergency declarations, infrastructure projects, and development reviews - The council adopted a street performers ordinance and extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration for another 60 days - A phased reopening plan for recreation facilities was approved - Major infrastructure projects discussed included CalTrans sidewalk improvements on Coast Highway and property analysis for Fire Station 4 replacement - The agenda included consent calendar items for routine matters and regular order items requiring separate discussion - Additional topics covered sewer rate amendments, electric vehicle fleet replacement assessment, and multiple development appeals - The council focused on balancing facility reopening with public health safety measures while addressing infrastructure needs such as guardrails, parking, and emergency warning systems

Key Decisions

- Adopted ordinance adding Chapter 11.60 to the Municipal Code relating to street performers - Extended COVID-19 emergency declaration for an additional 60-day cycle - Adopted 2021 Sewer System Management Plan - Approved phased reopening plan for recreation facilities including Lang Park Gym and Community/Susi Q Senior Center, with limited programming starting July 12, 2021 - Approved resuming alcohol, film, photo, wedding, and field use permits based on pre-COVID procedures - Authorized leasing 35 parking spaces at 232 Ocean Avenue for three months at $34,000 - Authorized execution of rent-fr