Laguna Beach City Council Public Hearing - June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach City Council held a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, with key focus on infrastructure improvements, outdoor dining policy decisions, tourism marketing district renewal, and accessory dwelling unit appeals. - The Council approved a $1.76 million construction contract for the Cleo Street Beach Access Improvements and a $330,000 contract for a comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan. - Major policy discussion centered on the future of the Outdoor Dining and Parklet Program beyond its January 1, 2026 expiration, with decisions needed on extensions, moratoriums, and fee structures. - The Council conducted a public hearing to renew the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District and consider an amendment to the agreement with Visit Laguna Beach. - An appeal was heard regarding a second-story accessory dwelling unit at 1673 Louise Street, with the Community Development Director's approval being challenged. - The Council adopted ordinances establishing separate Investment Advisory and Audit Committees, updating fire hazard severity zones, and implementing a licensing scheme for short-term rental units. - A comprehensive Playground Master Plan was adopted to guide future planni

Key Decisions

- Approved contract with Wright Construction Engineering Corp. for $1,766,631 for Cleo Street Beach Access Improvements construction. - Approved contract with Anser Advisory Management, LLC for $196,190 for construction management and inspection services for Cleo Street project. - Authorized City Manager Dave Kiff to approve project-related expenses and change orders up to $216,000 for Cleo Street project. - Approved transfer of $361,551 from Sleepy Hollow Beach Access Improvements ($250,000) and Sunset Avenue Slope Repairs ($111,551) to fully fund Cleo Street project. - Approved contract with