AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
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CLOSED SESSION 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.
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Closed Session
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 15, 2022, AS WORLD ARTS DAY Recommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing April 15, 2022, as World Arts Day.
Proclamation
2. MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONARCH BUTTERFLY AND POLLINATOR GARDEN AT BLUEBIRD PARK Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to sign the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge; (2) Authorize the establishment of a Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Garden in Bluebird Park in two locations, which includes planting of native milkweed and educational signage.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
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.
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
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.
3. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of March 1, 2022 Minutes
4. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $1,582,190.40 03/04/2022
Payroll #19: $1,316,067.57 03/11/2022
Total $2,898,257.97
Recommendation: Approve the General Warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
5. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject claim #22-06 filed by Michelle Stephens;
(2) Reject claim #22-07 filed by Greg Guild; and
(3) Reject claim #22-08 filed by Valentina Albano.
Staff Report
6. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2022 Recommendation: Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for January 2022.
Staff Report
Correction to Agenda Report by City Treasurer
7. APPROVAL OF THE MAIN BEACH COBBLESTONE AREA AND USE OF AMPLIFIED MUSIC FOR THE 2022 FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE Recommendation: Approve the use of the Main Beach Cobblestone area with a stage, and up to 10 booths for the 15th Annual Fête de la Musique event on June 18, 2022, including use of amplified sound throughout the City and the bagging of five parking meters for unloading of equipment with no fees applied.
Staff Report
8. APPROVAL OF UPDATES TO THE CITY’S GUIDELINES FOR STREET LIGHTING STANDARDS Recommendation: Approve an update to the Guidelines for Street Lighting incorporating the City Street Light Standards.
Staff Report
9. RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH STANDARD PLANS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH STANDARD PLANS.” Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CALRECYCLE GRANTS Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH LAGUNA BEACH IS ELIGIBLE;” and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents necessary to secure funds and implement the approved grant or payment project.
Staff Report
11. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WITH FILING RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommendations: Adopt the Resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code Appendix of Designated Employees.
Staff Report
12. PLACEMENT OF CITY EMBLEM ON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER WALL Recommendations: Approve the installation of a color decorative City Emblem on the back wall of the Laguna Beach City Council Chambers.
Staff Report
13. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR OCEAN LIFEGUARD SERVICES TO IRVINE COVE Recommendations: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a service agreement with the Irvine Cove Community Association from May 28, 2022 to May 27, 2023, for lifeguard services in the amount of $35,937, with the ability to extend the agreement for three additional one-year terms.
Staff Report
14. AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PARKING METER ANNUAL TRANSACTION PROCESSING AND 4G UPGRADE Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to finalize and execute a one-year contract extension with IPS Group Incorporated (IPS) for a not-to-exceed amount of $295,000 for parking meter operations and transaction processing, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period; (2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to finalize and execute an agreement with IPS to upgrade up to 1,300 parking meters to 4G at a cost of $185 per meter, for an estimated total cost of $275,000, including tax and shipping, with an option to return the upgraded meters before December 2023, for a full credit of the upgrade fee toward the purchase of IPS multi-space pay stations; and (3) Waive design review for installation of multi-space pay stations per LBMC §25.02.040(B)(1)(p).
Staff Report
15. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.30.040 OF LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE PURCHASING LIMITS OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND CITY MANAGER Recommendations: Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.30.040 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE PURCHASING APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND CITY MANAGER,” by approving a motion to waive further reading and adopt the Ordinance.
Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPEALS - (Noticed for 5:00 p.m. and to be heard as soon thereafter as possible) A.
APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 21-10112, VARIANCE 21-10113, AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED GARAGE AT 44 SOUTH LA SENDA DRIVE IN THE THREE ARCH BAY ZONE Recommendation: Deny the appeals and sustain the Design Review Board's conditional approval of Design Review 21-10112, Variance 21-10113, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption for a new single-family residence at 44 South La Senda Drive.
Staff Report
Agenda Report Attachments (large file; may take several minutes to load) Public Comments (TAB litigation counsel)
Public Comments (DRB meeting transcripts)
Public Comments (letter from Appellant’s Representative) Public Comments (TAB co-counsel)
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
Public Comments (email from Applicant)
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M., AND THE HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, during normal business hours.
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.
16. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATIONS Recommendations: Select two Councilmembers to review the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Assistance Grant applications, and return with funding recommendations at the June 21, 2022, City Council meeting.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
17. 2022 GOAL SETTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING RESULTS
Recommendations:
(1) Direct staff to incorporate priorities identified during the 2022 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Session into the Key Projects Matrix; and (2) Direct the City Manager, or her designee, to develop funding and implementation timeline for the new priorities.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
18. UPDATE TO NOTICING PROTOCOLS FOR UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation: Implement protocols for noticing future City Council meetings described as Option 1 in the Agenda Report.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)