Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - August 16, 2022

August 16, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on August 16, 2022, addressing 17 consent calendar items and 4 regular order items - The council considered a $23 million purchase of the St. Catherine of Siena school property, requiring internal borrowing and fund transfers - Climate initiatives advanced with approval of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan scope and adoption of a citywide climate resolution - Infrastructure projects moved forward, including slope stabilization, sewer line replacement, and underground utility assessment districts - The meeting addressed routine administrative matters, emergency warning systems, and waste management - The council balanced long-term planning priorities with immediate operational needs

Key Decisions

- Approved grant seeking and writing service agreements with Curt Pringle & Associates ($90,000), Mark Thomas & Company, and Hoch Consulting - Approved Climate Action and Adaptation Plan scope of services and authorized release of RFP - Authorized virtual meeting procedures under AB 361 - Moved forward with Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-2 (Diamond Street) with public hearing set for October 4, 2022 - Awarded $954,555 professional services contract to Dudek for North Coast Interceptor Reach 5 sewer project - Awarded $424,200 construction contract to Horizons Construction for Blue