Laguna Beach City Council Workshop - March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on March 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM with a closed session at 4:15 PM - The meeting used a hybrid format allowing both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom, with face coverings required in Council Chambers due to COVID-19 protocols - The consent calendar included approval of meeting minutes from February 8 and 15, warrant approvals totaling $3,358,347.93, and an Arbor Day proclamation - Regular agenda items included presentation of resident and business survey results and approval of permits for an ice cream shop with outdoor dining at South Coast Highway - Two councilmember-initiated items addressed traffic calming measures on Bluebird Canyon Drive and potential abandonment of Temple Hills Pathway No. 4 - The council reviewed a previously approved pedestrian gate encroachment permit at Coast View Drive - Multiple public participation options were available including written comments, phone participation, Zoom access, and in-person attendance - The meeting was scheduled to adjourn to a Strategic Planning Workshop on March 4, 2022, with the next regular meeting on March 15, 2022

Key Decisions

- Approval of consent calendar items including meeting minutes from February 8 and February 15, 2022 - Approval of warrants totaling $2,134,293.87 and payroll of $1,224,054.06 (total $3,358,347.93) - Adoption of proclamation recognizing March 7, 2022, as Arbor Day - Authorization for staff to host Arbor Day celebration with amplified sound - Authorization to apply for Tree City USA re-certification with Arbor Day Foundation - Adoption of resolution authorizing submittal of Notification of Intent to Comply with SB 1383 Organic Waste Recycling Regulations to CalRecycle - Approval of Conditional