AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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. TO 5:00 P.M.
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Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 5:00 P.M.
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EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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1. UPDATE FROM PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL LAGUNA BEACH Recommendation: Receive and file the update from Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach regarding safety enhancements at their lower campus, medical office building, and parking areas.
Staff Report
2. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Recommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing the week of May 15-21, 2022, as National Public Works Week in the City of Laguna Beach.
Proclamation
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
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 April 26, 2022.
Minutes
4. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $2,749,860.79 04/15/2022
Payroll #22: $1,290,662.12 04/22/2022
Total $4,040,522.91
Recommendation: Approve the General Warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY DRINKING FOUNTAIN CONVERSION TO COMBINED BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a contract with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc., in the amount of $237,753, for the 2022 Drinking Fountain Conversions Project; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to approve project related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $23,000.
Staff Report
6. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODES PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 7.16 AND SECTION 7.18.050 OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE INCLUDING ORGANIC WASTE” by approving a motion to waive further readings and adopt the Ordinance.
Staff Report
7. RESOLUTION RATIFYING SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR LABOR ASSOCIATIONS TO INCORPORATE THE JUNETEENTH CITY HOLIDAY IN THEIR MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, THE LAGUNA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 3684, AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION." Staff Report
8. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT Recommendations Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an amendment to Agreement #20-102 with Civic Solutions, Inc. to address the Department of Housing and Community Development’s comments pertaining to the certification of the City’s Housing Element update, for a cost not-to-exceed $15,000.
Staff Report
9. ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE #1673 RELATED TO BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES PROVIDING SUBTERRANEAN PARKING FACILITIES AND RESOLUTION AMENDING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION BY CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 25.18, 25.19, 25.20, 25.21, 25.25, 25.28, AND 25.32 RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWANCES FOR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES PROVIDING SUBTERRANEAN PARKING FACILITIES,” by approving a motion to waive further reading and adopt the Ordinance; and (2) Adopt the attached Resolution, amending the City’s Local Coastal Program and requesting certification by the California Coastal Commission.
Staff Report
10. UPDATE OF SOLAR INSTALLATION ASSESSMENT AT CITY FACILITIES AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COMPASS FOR CITY HALL SOLAR PANEL CONCEPT DESIGN Recommendations:
(1) Receive and file an update of Solar Installation Assessment at City Facilities; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Letter of Intent agreement with Compass Energy Solutions to provide solar design services for City facilities.
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.
11. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 22-0518, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 22-0519, AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; AND FINAL MAP 22-0740 AT 1369 NORTH COAST HIGHWAY Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the attached Resolution approving Tentative Tract Map 22-0518, Coastal Development Permit 22-0519, and Mitigated Negative Declaration to subdivide a previously approved mixed-use project, currently under construction into five condominium units (three commercial units and two residential units); and (2) Adopt the attached Resolution approving Final Map 22-0740, for the property located at 1369 North Coast Highway.
Staff Report
12. RECEIVE AND FILE REGISTRAR OF VOTER CERTIFICATIONS FOR TWO HOTEL-RELATED BALLOT INITIATIVES, AND CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION PER ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9215 Recommendations:
(1) Receive and file the certifications from the Orange County Registrar of Voters for two (2) Ballot Measure Initiatives titled 1) “An Ordinance Amending the Laguna Beach Municipal Code to Create a Minimum Wage and Workplace Standards and Protections for Hotel Employees”, and 2) “An Ordinance Creating a Hotel Development Overlay Zoning District and Requiring Voter Approval of Hotel Development Projects;” (2) Provide direction, per Elections Code Section 9215, to do one of the following for the Ballot Measure Initiative titled “An Ordinance Amending the Laguna Beach Municipal Code to Create a Minimum Wage and Workplace Standards and Protections for Hotel Employees”:
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Adopt the Ballot Measure Initiative, without alteration, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Ordinance for consideration and action at a subsequent meeting; b.
Submit the Ballot Measure Initiative, without alteration, to the voters at the November 2022 general municipal election, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Resolutions for consideration and action at a subsequent meeting; or c.
Order additional reports pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 before determining whether to adopt the Ballot Measure Initiative or order an election (3) Provide direction, per Elections Code Section 9215, to do one of the following for the Ballot Measure Initiative titled “An Ordinance Creating a Hotel Development Overlay Zoning District and Requiring Voter Approval of Hotel Development Projects”:
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Adopt the Ballot Measure Initiative, without alteration, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Ordinance for consideration and action at a subsequent meeting; b.
Submit the Ballot Measure Initiative, without alteration, to the voters at the November 2022 general municipal election, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Resolutions for consideration and action at a subsequent meeting; or c.
Order additional reports pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 before determining whether to adopt the Ballot Measure Initiative or order an election. (4) Provide any further direction related to the Ballot Measure Initiatives.
Staff Report
Additional Public Comments
13. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT FOR SEWER CONNECTION DEVELOPMENT FEES Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR SEWER CONNECTION DEVELOPMENT FEES.” Staff Report
14. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE OF A PARKING STRUCTURE Recommendations:
(1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Presbyterian Church to construct a public parking structure on property owned by the Church at 355, 359, 361, and 363 Third Street; (2) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to finalize and execute a Lease agreement consistent with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding; and (3) Direct staff to proceed with soliciting proposals for preliminary design and entitlement for the proposed parking structure.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted) - Support Public Comments (received after Agenda posted) - Oppose Additional Public Comments - Support
Additional Public Comments - Oppose
COUNCILMEMBER ITEM
15. COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STAFF AND COUNCILMEMBERS (WEISS) Councilmember George Weiss requests that the Council discuss the current policy regarding Council contacts with City staff.
Councilmember Item
ADJOURNMENT TO THE BUDGET WORKSHOP AT 3:00 P.M., THEN TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 P.M., AND THE HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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.