Laguna Beach City Council Meeting Recap February 8, 2022 -1-
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Councilmember Dicterow seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pearson and carried unanimously 4/0 to approve items 1 –
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
WELCOME
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Blake
ROLL CALL
Present: Kempf
Participating Remotely: Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney Phil Kohn reported that Police Employees Association survey item on the Closed Session agenda was withdrawn prior to the session, to be heard at a future date, and the City Council directed staff to negotiate a settlement agreement for the claim by the Sea Lion Homeowners Association concerning the Sea Bluff Lane storm drain.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Chris Catsimanes requested that the Robert’s Rules of Order be followed and that each of the applicants be treated in a fair manner by the City Council.
Jacob Cherub suggested staff reintroduce the agenda item flip card at the dais for the public and he addressed face mask requirements for future meetings.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
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Councilmember George Weiss thanked the applicants for applying to the committee and board positions. He emphasized the importance of civic duty and the respect due to the candidates.
Mayor Sue Kempf announced that the Valentine’s Day Plant and Sale Open House presented by the Laguna Beach Garden Club would be held on Friday, February 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR – NO ITEMS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECAP
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
City Council Closed Session 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach
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REGULAR ORDER
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1. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE VIEW RESTORATION COMMITTEE The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the View Restoration Committee:
Imer Bauta and Jeff Feldman.
The City Council voted unanimously 5/0 to appoint Imer Bauta and Jeff Feldman to the View Restoration Committee for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
2. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE
The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the Environmental Sustainability Committee: Shelly Bennecke, Mina Brown, and Brendan Gagain.
The City Council voted unanimously 5/0 to reappoint Shelly Bennecke and Mina Brown to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
3. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKING, TRAFFIC & CIRCULATION
COMMITTEE
The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the Parking, Traffic, & Circulation Committee: Brendan Gagain, Gary Kramer, Lauriann Meyer, and Brandon Rippeon.
The City Council unanimously appointed Brendan Gagain, Gary Kramer, Lauriann Meyer, and Brandon Rippeon to the Parking, Traffic, & Circulation Committee for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
Roll Call:
Brendan Gagain Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
Jake Gagain None
Gary Kramer Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
Lauriann Meyer Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
Brandon Rippeon Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
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4. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE COMMITTEE The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the Heritage Committee: Gail Landau, Kate Ford Maiberger, Dan Rosenthal, and Scott Sumner.
The City Council reappointed Dan Rosenthal and Scott Sumner to the Heritage Committee for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
Roll Call:
Gail Landau Iseman
Kim McMurray None
Kate Ford Maiberger None
Dan Rosenthal Blake, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
Scott Sumner Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
5. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the Design Review Board: Cindy Adams, Yashaar Amin, Jessica Gannon, and Don Sheridan.
The City Council reappointed Jessica Gannon and Don Sheridan to the Design Review Board for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
Roll Call:
Cindy Adams Iseman, Weiss
Yashaar Amin None
Jessica Gannon Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf
Don Sheridan Blake, Whalen, Kempf
6. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE The following applicants were interviewed for a position on the Recreation Committee: Yashaar Amin, Andrew Binkley, Jenna Cassidy, Matthew Fortini, and Claudia Redfern.
The City Council voted unanimously 5/0 to appoint Yashaar Amin, Andrew Binkley, Jenna Cassidy, Matthew Fortini, and Claudia Redfern to the Recreation Committee to serve a two-year term beginning on April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
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ADJOURNMENT AT 6:45 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022,
TO THE VIRTUAL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) AB 361 Resolution for Virtual Meetings
4) Sea Lion Private Storm Drain Repair Determination
5) Records Retention
6) Purchase of an Unmarked Police Vehicle
7) Employee Professional Development Training Contracts 8) Planning Services Contract extension – for ADUs review 9) 2nd Reading, DSP Ordinance
10) I-Bank Loan Resolution – Phase II
REGULAR ORDER
11) Laguna Residents First Initiative Petition Certification 12) 1401 SCH- Coast Inn
13) Red Dragon CDP
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
Weiss - 12 Day Agenda Notice
Iseman – CEQA Training
MARCH 1, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Arbor Day Proclamation
5) County Library Acquisition and Lease Documents
REGULAR ORDER
6) SB-9 Urgency Ordinance
7) Community and Business Survey Results
8) Adoption of Ordinance – OA-2022-0144 related to Building Official to establish restrictive time limitations for building permits
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
Blake – Temple Hills Pathway #4 Abandonment Request
REVIEW
REP 21-10218 at 718 Canyon View Drive for a gate in the PROW along Buena Vista Way (Iseman) (Tentative Date)
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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MARCH 4, 2022 Strategic Planning Session Only (8am-4pm – Susi Q) MARCH 15, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
5) Special Events and Performances (Arts Commission)
6) Temporary Public Art Installation
7) Resolution to set a Public Hearing Date for Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Visibility Nuisance Abatement Programs
8) 2022 Fete De La Musique Event
9) Resolution Authorizing Application to the Orange County Authority for Local Transportation Funds
10) Accept grant award for Bluebird Canyon Outfall and Diversion Replacement project 11) Conflict of Interest Resolution Update
REGULAR ORDER
12) Mid-Year Budget Update
13) Pension Obligation Bond Discussion and Direction
APPEAL
Appeal of Director-Approved TUP 21-9323 (31726 Coast Highway) MARCH 29, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Update Agreement for Frontage Road County Channel Repair
REGULAR ORDER
5) Update of Development Fees
6) South Laguna Beach Operations
7) Zoning Amendment pertaining to commercial building heights providing subterranean parking
REVIEW
Review of CUP 21-9688 – Subway Beach Café (Iseman) (Tentative) 2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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APRIL 12, 2022
Joint CC/DRB Meeting 4p-5p
Closed Session 5p-6p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
5) NCI Presentation on Alternative Construction Methods
APPEALS
Denial of CUP 21-10136 (gallery at 572 SCH) ((( appeal may be withdrawn ))) Appeals of DR Approval for 44 South La Senda in TAB
APRIL 26, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
5) Approval of Finance/HR Software System
REGULAR ORDER
8) First Reading - Major remodel or bluff top regulations, LCP Amendments MAY 10, 2022
Joint CC/PC Meeting 4p-5p
Closed Session 5p-6p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
4) Historic Preservation Outreach and Education
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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MAY 24, 2022
Budget Workshop 3p-5p
Closed Session 5p-6p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5) First Reading - Taxi Cab Administration Ordinance
6) Fuel Mod GP/Code Amendment and Initial Study
7) Promenade
JUNE 7, 2022
CC Appointments 3p-5p
Closed Session 5p-6p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
4)
JUNE 21, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5) Budget Adoption
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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JULY 12, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
4)
JULY 19, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5)
JULY 21, 2022
Joint LBUSD/CC Meeting 4pm
CONSENT
1)
REGULAR ORDER
2)
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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AUGUST 2, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
4) Public Art Ordinance and Policy
AUGUST 16, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
5) Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District Annual Report
REGULAR ORDER
6)
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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OCTOBER 4, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
REGULAR ORDER
4) Parking Master Plan
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Joint CC/Arts Comm meeting 4p-5p
Closed Session 5p-6p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5)
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) 2023 Performance Schedule
REGULAR ORDER
5)
2022 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE AGENDA
The “Tentative Agenda” is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that the items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
REGULAR ORDER
5)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Closed Session 4p-5p
Extraordinary – Children's Holiday Palettes
Extraordinary – Certification on Nov 2022 General Election Results
CONSENT
1) Minutes
2) Warrants
3) Claims
4) Treasurer’s Report
5) Annual Investment Policy, Delegation of Investment Authority to the City Treasurer and Approval of Deputy City Treasurer Designee
REGULAR ORDER
6)
2022 UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
1) Consideration of Proposed Term Limits (Weiss)
2) SCWD Organizational Matters
3) Contract – Parking Structure
4) Phase II, DSP housing and building heights, LCP Amendment 5) Diamond Assessment District Vote
6) Sewer Easement Quitclaims at 139 Moss