Laguna Beach City Council Special Meeting - November 10, 2021

November 10, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on November 10, 2021, at 5:00 PM in hybrid format due to COVID-19 protocols - The agenda included 12 items on the consent calendar covering infrastructure repairs, professional services agreements, vehicle purchases, and community programs - Major topics included geotechnical consulting for planning updates, marine safety vehicle replacements, short-term lodging enforcement, and Riddle Field facility repairs - Additional items covered emergency generator cable repairs at a sewer lift station and approval for a drive-in movie event at Lot 10 - Regular business addressed a cost of services study for fee updates, a restaurant expansion permit, and extension of the outdoor dining/parklet program through January 2024 - Financial appropriations totaled approximately $278,000 across various funds for equipment, repairs, and professional services - The council took a position on county redistricting to keep Laguna Beach within a single supervisory district - Meeting priorities reflected coastal planning compliance, public safety infrastructure, code enforcement, and recreational facilities maintenance

Key Decisions

- Approved amendment to geotechnical consulting agreement for General Plan, Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program work ($10,000) - Authorized purchase of two Toyota 4Runner marine safety rescue vehicles and emergency conversion ($144,000 total, with $12,500 additional appropriation) - Extended short-term lodging enforcement agreement through June 30, 2022 - Awarded contract for Riddle Field facility repairs ($62,200 plus $9,500 contingency) - Adopted resolution certifying resources for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 Federal Transportation Improvement Program - Approved emergency repair contract f