Laguna Beach City Council Minutes June 21, 2022
MINUTES
LAGUNA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON MEETING
June 21, 2022
A Regular Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was called to order on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, Mayor Kempf presiding.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Toni Iseman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
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Conference with Real Property Negotiator (pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8): two items - price and terms of payment (inclusive of transaction costs and expenses) for possible acquisition of property (1) at 30516 Coast Highway; City negotiator is Shoreh Dupuis, City Manager; property owner representative is Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange; and (2) 1500 Carmelita Street; City negotiator is Shoreh Dupuis, City Manager; property owner representative is James Campbell.
Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation (pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)): one item - Kenneth Glover, et al. v. City of Laguna Beach, et al. (U.S.
District Court Case No. 8:15-CV-01332).
City Attorney Phil Kohn reported that in this evening's Closed Session, the City Council received an update and provided direction to staff to prepare public meeting items for July 19 and August 16, to obtain input from the community regarding the possible acquisition of property at 30516 Sirect. The Counci also directed the pily Ause o printo che property a 50 a cita regarding the settlement agreement in the Glover v. City of Laguna Beach matter.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR MILESTONE YEARS OF SERVICE Received and filed the report recognizing the following City employees with milestone years of service in the second quarter of the calendar year: Lina Nguyen, Patricia Garcia, Aggie Nesh, Kent Wilson, Trevor Brooks, Maria Catalina Ramirez, Cynthia Christian, and Ken Domer for one year of service; Carolina Romero for five years of service; David Pietarila and Jason Farris for 20 years of service; and Wayne Chintala for 30 years of service.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Dee Sheldon expressed her delight that the trolleys are now on the summer schedule, and suggested obtaining grants for sound systems for the trolleys so the drivers can be blocked off.
Shadi Pourkashef announced that the 25" Anniversary World Kindness Day, and the 5"h anniversary for Laguna Beach, will occur on November 12, with the hashtag #One VoiceForKindness, and requested partnership with the City, similar to previous World Kindness Day events. Pam Wicks spoke in support of the event, announcing that she is working to bring Tibetan monks to Laguna once again.
Gene Felder played part of MJ Abraham's April 26 testimony and Councilmember Peter Blake's response, demanding that the Council enforce its Rules of Decorum and Civility Policy, and he once again referenced letters from the District Attorney's office regarding potential Brown Act violations that may have occurred last year.
Ellen Girardeau Kempler announced the launch of the Laguna Beach poetry trail, encouraging the public to obtain a free guidebook from the Laguna Beach library, which was funded by the Friends of the Library, since Kempler was unable to have the signs or plaques created and installed that were part of the Fostering Creativity in a Time of Crisis grant she received for the project.
Pat Gallis expressed his frustration with delays private property owners face due to lawsuits.
Alex Rounaghi, Housing & Human Services Committee, asserted his view of the importance of virtual participation, and requested that the Council make the findings required by AB 361 so City committees could go back to permitting virtual participation.
Chris Quilter agreed with Rounaghi regarding virtual participation. Quilter asked if the City Attorney has come to a conclusion on whether or not Councilmember George Weiss violated the Brown Act with the meeting he had prior to the public hearing on the MOU for the church property. Quilter also noted that Laguna Residents First yard signs have been out for months, despite regulations that state political signs are not to be displayed sooner than 90 days before the election. Quilter noted that enforcement is complaint-driven, and requested that the Council direct staff to be proactive in removing signs in violation.
Scarlett Hinsman, Laguna Ocean Foundation, thanked the Council for its support for KelpFest.
She also commented on the benefits of the docent program.
Anne Frank requested that the City encourage maintenance and use of the dilapidated building on Ocean Avenue.
Matt Lawson, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee, reported that the committee will have an unexpected vacancy due to the upcoming resignation of long-standing member, Bob Elster, and requested that the Council direct staff to have the vacancy filled immediately, rather than waiting for the February 2023 interviews and appointments, due to the committee's workload.
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Chris Catsimanes spoke against bullying in general, and specifically Councilmember Peter Blake's behavior.
Ruben Flores commented on the Laguna Art Museum's successful Pride panel event. He also asked if there was a way the public could contribute to the City's festivities for the 100-year anniversary, noting areas that can be visually improved. Flores also reiterated his request that the City figures out a way to provide a coffee or food truck for the Top of the World neighborhood.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
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City Treasurer Laura Parisi reported that she attended the League of California Cities' Revenue and Taxation committee meeting, which discussed various ballot initiatives that will not impact Laguna Beach and will be on the November 2022 ballot, and continued discussion on sales tax reform. Parisi also announced that she was appointed as chair for the California Municipal Treasurers Association's Legislation Committee, and was also appointed to the Governance in Finance committee.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis requested that Consent Calendar Item #8 be removed from the agenda.
Fire Chief Mike Garcia provided an update on the Department's preparations with staffing and enforcement for the 4"' of July holiday, and encouraged the public to enjoy the amazing shows that will be professionally and safely provided by the City, and the surrounding cities. Chief Garcia also advised that the in-house ambulance program is ready for its July 1 launch, and invited the public to the 7:00 a.m. launch event at Fire Station #1 and the 8:30 a.m. launch event at Fire Station #4 in South Laguna.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis clarified that the trolley services are contracted with a company named LAZ, not with a Los Angeles agency. Regarding World Kindness Day, Dupuis advised that she will have staff contact Pourkashef to determine what support City staff can provide. Regarding yard signs, Dupuis advised that the City does not remove signs on private property due to First Amendment rights. Regarding virtual participation, Dupuis explained the difficulty in making AB 361 findings considering current activities, and she stated that hybrid meetings can only be done in Council Chambers due to the equipment that is needed, which would be difficult to accommodate all of the City's committees. Regarding the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee vacancy, Dupuis advised that the City can add interviews and appointments to the Council's July 19 agenda if the Council wants to fill the vacancy immediately. Regarding the dilapidated property on Ocean Avenue, Dupuis advised that the property recently sold and the new buyers have contacted staff regarding the process to rehabilitate the property; Dupuis stated that she will have staff follow up with the new owners.
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Councilmember George Weiss noted that the committees do not have a lot of public participation in general. He also reported on the success of the Fête de la Musique, and thanked Public Works and the City Manager for having the cobblestone area ready for the event. Councilmember Weiss also requested that staff investigate ways to accommodate the request previously made by the Leeds for bus service on El Toro Road.
Councilmember Toni Iseman agreed with Councilmember George Weiss regarding adding trolley service to El Toro Road to service Laguna Beach residents. Councilmember Iseman also opined that hybrid meetings could be accommodated for the much smaller committee meetings with less resources than what is required for Council meetings. Councilmember Iseman also commented on the Woman's Club of Laguna Beach event honoring Dee Perry as the 2022 Woman of the Year, the Fête de la Musique, and Bonnie Hano's memorial celebration.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen requested that staff add interviews and appointments to fill the Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Committee's unscheduled vacancy to the July 19 Council agenda in response to the Chair's request. Mayor Pro Tem Whalen also commented on the Fête de la Musique, and suggested that there be more public education efforts regarding the City's Sister Cities. Mayor Pro Tem Whalen also agreed that Flores' suggestion for a coffee truck to service the Top of the World neighborhood is a good idea.
Mayor Sue Kempf commented on the success of the Fête de la Musique and the Circus Bella shows. Regarding the Promenade, Mayor Kempf clarified that there will be a "visioning" meeting in September to obtain input from residents, then another community meeting on the concepts that will be developed based on the feedback from the visioning meeting, and a third community meeting; the Council only approved the plan for the process, not specifics for the future on the Promenade. Regarding the parking subcommittee, Mayor Kempf advised that there will be a second listening session in September, and she assured that there is no plan to build a parking structure for Coast Inn, noting that the Coast Inn's project is already approved with parking credits.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve items 1-5, 7, and 9.
2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Approved the Minutes of the Interviews & Appointments and Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 7, 2022.
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WARRANT LISTING
Approved the General Warrants and payroll disbursements.
Warrants: $3,400,471.69 05/27/2022
Payroll #25: $1,331,236.40 06/03/2022
Total $4.731,708.09
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
(1) Rejected claim #22-09 filed by John Trozak;
(2) Rejected claim #22-14 filed by Shen Shu Chen and Hisako Koyanagi; and (3) Rejected claim #22-20 filed by Mercury Insurance as a subrogee of Makenna Jenal.
COVENANTS. CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&Rs) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 1369 N. COAST HIGHWAY
Adopted Resolution #22.041 approving the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the development at 1369 N. Coast Highway.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S
ON-CALL CONSULTANT SERVICES
Councilmember Toni Iseman pulled this item to gather additional information.
Director of Community Development Marc Wiener described the on-call consultant services and a discussion ensued.
Councilmember Toni Iseman confirmed with Wiener that this action could accelerate resident services and turnaround times from the Community Development Department.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Approve the on-call consultant team selection for Community Development Department's development services; and
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APPROVE QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO RELINQUISH UNNEEDED SEWER
EASEMENTS AND ACCEPT NEW EASEMENT DEED FOR EXISTING SEWER
PIPELINE
(1) Authorized the City Manager to execute two Quitclaim Deeds relinquishing any rights of the City regarding sewer-related easement interests over the private property located at 139 Moss Street; and
(2) Accepted the new 10-foot sewer easement over the private property located at 139 Moss Street and authorize the City Clerk to execute the recording documents.
8. APPROVAL OF COASTAL GREENBELT AUTHORITY BYLAW AMENDMENTS This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the City Manager.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.37 PERTAINING TO THE
ADOPTION OF A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
Adopted Ordinance #1674 titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ADDING CHAPTER 2.37 OF TITLE 2 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING RULES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481
REGARDING THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT."
REGULAR ORDER
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10. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET AND REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ADOPTED BUDGET
Staff Report: Director of Administrative Services Gavin Curran gave a presentation that briefly described the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and revisions to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 adopted budget.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis addressed the Councilmembers' question regarding providing transit services to residents in the Laguna Audubon area on El Toro Road.
Deputy Director Michael Litschi discussed options to provide additional transit services for residents living off of El Toro Road. He reported that although City-operated trolleys would not be able to provide additional transit services at this time, OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) operated busses in this area. Litschi added that the city could work with OCTA to purchase discounted bus passes to offer for free to those residents.
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Civilian Supervisor Jim Beres reported on the parking enforcement, staffing, citation productivity, and revenue.
Councilmember Toni Iseman asked about parking enforcement officer positions and a discussion ensued.
Councilmember George Weiss asked about increases in parking citation costs.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis clarified that parking ticket gross revenue was separate from the city parking rates.
Director of Administrative Services Gavin Curran continued with the presentation discussing staff recommendations.
Questions of Staff: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen asked about the $450,000 additional overtime cost in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. Director of Administrative Services Gavin Curran explained that the overtime cost had already been incurred and that the city anticipated reimbursement from the state within six months.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen confirmed with Marine Safety Chief Kevin Snow that properly staffing lifeguards for the summer was successful, and Chief Snow explained the rationale for modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Association.
Councilmember George Weiss asked about the vehicle replacement for the newly hired Fire Chief. City Manager Shoreh Dupuis explained that this would be a new vehicle because the current Fire Chief did not operate a city-owned vehicle, and she explained.
Public Testimony: Katie Van Harten, PUP Laguna Beach, thanked the City Council for their support of the organization, explained PUP's history and involvement with the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter.
Ed Steinfeld, KX FM Radio, commented on the importance of local radio and he thanked the Councilmembers for their continued support.
Alex Rounaghi, Housing and Human Services Committee, discussed the Housing In-Lieu Fund and asked about the discrepancy in the different fiscal year budgets. He asked about the increase in revenues for 2022-23 and how the city would address long-term strategic priorities and not solely yearly goals. Rounaghi offered suggestions.
Director of Administrative Services Gavin Curran responded to Rounaghi clarifying the Housing In-Lieu Fund.
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Councilmember Toni Iseman asked about the $2.345 million of non-departmental appropriation in the budget. Director of Administrative Services Gavin Curran described the non-departmental appropriation.
Councilmember Comments: The Councilmembers discussed and took action on the staff recommendations individually.
The Councilmembers discussed compensation for the City Treasurer and City Clerk.
Councilmember Toni Iseman suggested Laguna Beach create uniformed job descriptions so that salary comparisons could be conducted against other neighboring cities.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis explained to Councilmember Iseman that a comparison and classification had already been approved in the budget and would be performed over the upcoming year.
Councilmember George Weiss voiced concerns about organizations "double dipping" with both Community Assistance Grants and Cultural Arts Grants. He stated he supported more funding allocated to the Laguna Beach Community Clinic.
Mayor Sue Kempf explained the rationale for the amount of the grant assigned to the Community Clinic.
Councilmember Toni Iseman commented that the organizations that could not hold fundraisers should be given a higher amount of grant money and she explained. She stated that she would support allocating more funds to the Cultural Arts Center, PUP Laguna Beach, and Seaside Legal Services, and a discussion ensued.
Councilmember George Weiss garnered clarification from staff regarding the funding of OCTA bus passes for the residents in the Laguna Audubon area.
The Councilmembers discussed including a newly proposed full-time parking enforcement officer position in the budget. Civilian Supervisor Jim Beres explained the benefits of the proposed position.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 by adopting Resolution #22.042 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REVISED CITY BUDGET FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR," as modified by the Council; Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Peter Blake, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve a 9% increase to the salary of the City Clerk, and approve a 4% increase to the salary and award 5% exceptional performance pay for the City Treasurer;
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Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Mayor Sue Kempf, and carried unanimously 5/0 approve the salary schedules for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 by adopting Resolution #22.043 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES";
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Marine Safety Association by adopting Resolution #22.044 titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH MARINE SAFETY ASSOCIATION";
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Sue Kempf, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve modifying the rates for the City Attorney by adopting Resolution #22.045 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING RATES FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES PROVIDED BY RUTAN & TUCKER";
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 by adopting Resolution #22.046 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE XIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 1205 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 791"; Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Councilmember Toni Iseman, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the recommendations made by the subcommittee regarding the Community Assistance Grants for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with modifications adding $5,000 to the amount awarded to the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center (for a total of $10,000), adding $2,500 to the amount awarded to PUP Laguna Beach (for a total of $3,000), and adding $2,500 to the amount awarded to Seaside Legal Services (for a total of $7,500), and direct the City Manager, or her designee, to disburse the funds accordingly; Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the recommended Cultural Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and direct the City Manager, or her designee, to disburse the funds accordingly; Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the budget changes for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 as described in the Agenda Report and authorize the City Manager to modify the budget accordingly;
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Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Councilmember Peter Blake, and Modification Zones, as well as maintain existing fuel modification zones in FY 2022-23; Moved by Councilmember Toni Iseman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to authorize expenditure from the Transit Fund to purchase 200 OCTA Route 89 bus passes for Laguna Beach residents on El Toro Road, buying 50 at a time at the most; and
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Sue Kempf, and carried unanimously 5/0 to fund an additional Parking Services Officer position from the Parking Fund
Agenda Item 12 was heard at this time.
11. CALLING OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ELECT MUNICIPAL
OFFICERS, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS,
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8. 2022 AND SUBMITTING VOTER-INITIATED BALLOT MEASURES. SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR BALLOT MEASURE ARGUMENTS, DIRECTING IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND PROVIDING FOR REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR BALLOT MEASURES
Staff Report: City Clerk Ann Marie McKay briefly described the staff report.
Councilmember Toni Iseman confirmed with the City Attorney that a measure approved to go on the ballot by City Council could be withdrawn 88 days prior to the election.
City Manager Shoreh Dupuis stated that City Council had directed staff to draft an ordinance to consider and would be heard at the July 12, 2022, Council meeting. She commented that the City Council could vote to adopt the resolution or to include it on the ballot for the November 2022 election.
Councilmember George Weiss confirmed with the City Attorney that the contents of the Candidate Statements were set by state law.
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Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Adopt Resolution #22.047 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES," calling and giving notice of the election to elect three members of the City Council, each for the full term of four years;
(2) Adopt Resolution #22.048 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS
FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES'
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022";
(3) Adopt Resolution #22/049 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE" which administratively consolidates the municipal election with the statewide General Election and submits to the voters three initiative measures; (4) Adopt Resolution #22.050 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR
FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING CITY MEASURES AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS," as corrected; and
(5) Adopt Resolution #22.051 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING
OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS."
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COUNCILMEMBER ITEM
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This item was heard before Regular Order agenda item #11.
12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND USE OF
LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH (WHALEN AND WEISS)
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen and Councilmember George Weiss support the City adopting an ordinance to ban the sale of balloons made of metalized or foil materials that conduct electricity, including Mylar, and request that Council direct staff to return to Council with a proposed ordinance.
Public Testimony: Rich German, Chad Nelson, Denise Erkeneff, Coda Christophenson, Evalina Christophenson, Hoiyin Ip, Mike Beanan, and Matt Lawson stated they supported the ban of all lighter than air balloons and they listed their reasons.
Amanda Armstrong and Maria Stockham commented they did not support banning lighter than air balloons and they explained.
Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to direct staff to return to Council with two proposed ordinances, one to ban the sale of lighter-than-air balloons made of metalized or foil materials that conduct electricity, including Mylar, and one to ban the sale of all lighter-than-air balloons.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Kempf at 8:37 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, adjourned to the Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. and the Regular Hybrid Virtual/In-Person City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July12, 2022, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach California. *****************
Approved: July 12, 2022 Su that
Sue Kempf, Mayor
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54995
EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
June 21, 2022
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The hybrid virtual/in-person Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California.
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PRESENT COUNCILMEMBERS: Blake, Iseman, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Kempf at 8:37 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022, adjourned 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, July 12, 2022, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California. ***************
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the Minute entry on record in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of the City of Laguna Beach, California, on this 22nd day of June 2022.
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City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach Califonia
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
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I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, DO CERTIFY that at the hybrid virtual/in-person Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, said meeting was ordered adjourned to the time and place specified in the notice of adjournment, ATTACHED HERETO; and that on June 22, 2022, at the hour of 9:15 a.m., a copy of the Notice was posted at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of the City Council was held.
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