Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council met on August 2, 2022, with a closed session at 4:00 PM and public meeting at 5:00 PM - The Council recognized the Festival of the Arts' 90th anniversary - Design review waivers were approved for three underground utility districts - A public mural was deaccessioned to accommodate beach access improvements - Agreements were ratified to address police department staffing challenges through overtime increases and hiring incentives - A public hearing was held on nuisance abatement costs for a property on Solana Way - The Council considered updates to the Laguna Canyon Channel replacement project and associated maintenance agreements - Changes to the city's agenda-setting process were discussed

Key Decisions

- Proclamation approved recognizing the 90th Anniversary of the Festival of the Arts - Design Review waived for Underground Utility District UD 2020-1 on Coast Highway between Cajon Street and Agate Street - Design Review waived for Underground Utility District UD 2020-2 on Bluebird Canyon Drive between Cress Street and Saling Way - Design Review waived for Underground Utility District UD 2021-2 on Park Avenue between St. Ann's Drive and Wendt Terrace - Permanent removal of mural 'Water Wall' by Francesca Zobek approved to accommodate beach access improvements at Anita Street - Resolution rati