Laguna Beach City Council Closed Session - July 19, 2022

July 19, 2022

Executive Summary

- Meeting held July 19, 2022, starting with Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee appointments at 4:30 PM and regular session at 5:00 PM - Council addressed removal of a property from the Historic Register - Discussed placing sewer and solid waste fees on the county tax roll - Reviewed financial strategies for acquiring a Coast Highway property - Council formally opposed three ballot measures concerning development and hotel worker wages - Considered collaboration with a regional energy network - Proposed changes to the agenda-setting process - Meeting allowed both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom with public comment procedures

Key Decisions

- Interview three applicants and appoint one resident to Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee for two-year term through June 30, 2024 - Extend terms of Ernest Hackmon, Matt Lawson, and Tim Templeton to June 30, 2024 - Remove 2920 Alexander Road (C-rated property) from Historic Register with condition that previously waived building permit fees be repaid - Approve categorical exemption from CEQA for 2920 Alexander Road - Confirm assessments for sewer service and residential solid waste collection for placement on 2022-23 County Tax Roll - Adopt three resolutions expressing opposition to ba