AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
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CLOSED SESSION 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, members of the Public may address the City Council regarding any items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. No action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes each and thirty (30) minutes for all comments, unless extended for good cause by the City Council.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar encompasses items that require no separate discussion; they may be enacted by one motion approving the various minute orders and resolutions. Second reading / adoption of Ordinances will be placed on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor will determine whether any items on the Regular Order of Business should be transferred to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor will also determine whether any items should be removed from the Consent Calendar so that it may be discussed separately. A Councilmember, the City staff, or the public may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar. Once any additions or removals are made, the Council will vote to approve all items remaining on the Consent Calendar, any item that was removed will be considered immediately following the action on the Consent Calendar.
1. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 11, 2022.
Minutes
2. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $3,784,744.07 01/07/2022
Payroll #14: $1,327,129.01 12/30/2021
Total $7,771,672.65
Recommendation: Approve the General Warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
3. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021 Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for December 2021.
Staff Report
4. RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR ENFORCEMENT OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD CODES RELATED TO FIRE AND PANIC SAFETY FOR GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCY DWELLINGS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR ENFORCEMENT OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD CODES RELATED TO FIRE AND PANIC SAFETY FOR GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCY DWELLINGS.” Staff Report
5. EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION RELATED TO COVID-19 Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE NEED TO CONTINUE LOCAL EMERGENCY, AND AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY ORDERS, RULES AND REGULATIONS” for an additional 60-day cycle.
Staff Report
6. TEMPORARY SCULPTURE INSTALLATION OUTSIDE CITY HALL
Recommendation: Approve the temporary installation by the Laguna Art Museum of the sculpture titled “Anastatis” by Gerard Stripling, from February 1 through February 28, 2022, to recognize Ethnic Diversity and Black History month.
Staff Report
7. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend Agreement #21-08 with the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $18,100, to enhance the Downtown Tree Lighting Program for a total program cost of $130,100 in FY 2021-22; and (2) Appropriate $18,100 from the Street Lighting Fund available fund balance for the Downtown Tree Lighting Program enhancements.
Staff Report
8. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING SERVICES Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend Agreement #21-121 with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental to provide additional planning services in the amount of $40,000 through June 30, 2022.
Staff Report
REGULAR ORDER
The Regular Order of Business section of the Agenda is designed for items that will require separate discussion and citizen input before the City Council makes a determination of the items.
9. CITY OPERATED IN-HOUSE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE BUDGET Recommendations:
(1) Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to include the Ambulance Program Budget and Division as shown on Attachment 1, page 8; (2) Increase the number of authorized positions in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget by 12 Ambulance Operator positions and 1 Ambulance Coordinator position; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to purchase the start-up equipment for the Ambulance Program; (4) Adopt the Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES" which ratifies the Classification Title and Range Assignment for the Ambulance Operator and Ambulance Coordinator positions; (5) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to purchase three Lucas Chest Compression systems and associated equipment from Stryker Medical for an amount not to exceed $49,000; (6) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to purchase three Power-PRO XT gurneys and three Stair-PRO Model 6252 from Stryker Medical for an amount not to exceed $48,000; and (7) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a professional services agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for billing services associated with the Ambulance Program for 4.5% of fee revenue collected annually.
Staff Report
10. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 19-4482 AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 19-4483 FOR UPDATE OF DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (DSP) BUSINESS PERMITTING AND PARKING STANDARD COMPONENTS AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ARTISTS’ WORK/LIVE AND THE DSP, AS MODIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 22-0016 AMENDING TABLE 5-1 (ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN RELATING TO FORMULA-BASED EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS Recommendations:
(1) Introduce the Ordinance that amends the Downtown Specific Plan, Municipal Code Chapters 25.16 and 25.40, and the City’s Local Coastal Program, as described in the Agenda Report by: a) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance, and b) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and pass it to a second reading; and (2) Adopt the Resolution, amending the City’s Local Coastal Program, and requesting certification by the California Coastal Commission to amend Table 5-1 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements) of the Downtown Specific Plan relating to formula-based eating and drinking establishments.
Staff Report
Public Comments
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
11. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING POLICY RELATING TO AGENDAS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.” Staff Report
Summary of City Council Initiated Agenda Items Between January 2019 to January 2022 Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
Public Comments in Support (Received after 3pm day prior thru 12pm day of) Public Comments in Opposition (Received after 3pm day prior thru 12pm day of)
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPEALS
(Noticed for 5:00 p.m.)
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APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 21-2929, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 21-9293, AND ADDENDUM TO A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON A VACANT LOT AT 1587 ATLANTIC WAY IN THE RESIDENTIAL/HILLSIDE PROTECTION ZONE California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was previously prepared for the project pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and an addendum to the MND has been prepared to address minor changes involving no new significant environmental impacts.
Recommendation: Deny the appeal and sustain the Design Review Board's conditional approval of Design Review 21-9292, Coastal Development Permit 21-9293, and addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a new single-family residence at 1587 Atlantic Way.
Staff Report
Public Comments
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M., AND THE VIRTUAL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 - INTERVIEWS & APPOINTMENTS
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
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