AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 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 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.
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: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 21, 2022.
Minutes
2. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $ 75,000.00 IBank Wires 06/08/2022
$2,789,298.44 06/10/2022
$2,315,592.55 06/24/2022
$5,179,890.99
Payroll #26: $1,366,676.04 06/17/2022
Total $6,546,567.03
Recommendation: Approve the General Warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
3. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2022 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the City Treasurer’s Monthly Investment Report for May 2022.
Staff Report
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT RESTROOM RENOVATIONS Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Global Builders, Inc., in the amount of $227,028, for the Police Department restroom renovations; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $34,000.
Staff Report
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PEPPERTREE PARKING LOT REHABILITATION Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $128,695, for the Peppertree Parking Lot Rehabilitation; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve construction related expenses and change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $19,000.
Staff Report
6. PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION – APPROVE THE CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR THE LAGUNA CANYON FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL REPLACEMENT PROJECT WALKWAY MURAL It is recommended by the Arts Commission that the City Council:
(1) Approve a “Call for Artists” for a walkway mural; and (2) Appropriate $103,000 for the Call for Artists and a walkway mural located at the bridge leading to the Sawdust Festival, with $50,000 from savings in the Arts Commission Special Programs Budget and $53,000 from the Art in Lieu Fund.
Staff Report
7. PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations:
(1) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install a parking restriction at 505 Dartmoor Street by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT 505 DARTMOOR STREET”; (2) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install a parking restriction on Park Avenue by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON PARK AVENUE SOUTHWEST OF HILLVIEW DRIVE”; (3) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install a parking restriction on Thalia Street by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THALIA STREET SOUTHWEST OF AVALON STREET”; and (4) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install traffic calming measures on Temple Hills Drive by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE.
Staff Report
8. APPROVAL OF COASTAL GREENBELT AUTHORITY BYLAW AMENDMENTS Recommendation: Approve the amended and restated bylaws of the Coastal Greenbelt Authority as recommended by unanimous vote of the Coastal Greenbelt Authority.
Staff Report
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT;” (2) Direct the Fire Chief to file a copy of the 2022 Report with the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2022, except properties at 954 Rembrandt Drive and 970 Rembrandt Drive (All Councilmembers); and (3) Direct the Fire Chief to file a copy of the 2022 Report with the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2022, for properties located at 954 Rembrandt Drive and 970 Rembrandt Drive (Councilmember Weiss to abstain).
Staff Report
10. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING STREET, SIDEWALK, AND INTERSECTION NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VEGETATION OR WEED ABATEMENT ALONG STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND INTERSECTIONS” for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE CATEGORY FOR RESIDENTIAL PARCELS WITH ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE CATEGORY FOR RESIDENTIAL PARCELS WITH ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.” Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
Additional Public Comments
12. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 22-1215 TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A TEMPORARY PUBLIC PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 30802 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 22-1215 TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A TEMPORARY PUBLIC PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 30802 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY,” approving Temporary Use Permit 22-1215 to establish and operate a temporary public parking lot at 30802 South Coast Highway for a three-year period.
Staff Report
13. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 22-0932 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 22-0933 AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT, MASS, AND BULK IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKING MASTER PLAN, AND DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT MEASURE POSITIONS Recommendations:
(1) Provide direction to staff regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-0932 and Local Coastal Program Amendment 22-0933 pertaining to the regulation of building height, mass, and bulk in the commercial districts and development of a parking master plan by either:
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Introducing the Ordinance, which modifies the development standards in the commercial zoning districts, by: 1) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance; and 2) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and to pass it to second reading; or b.
Submitting the Ordinance, proposed or with 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. (2) Provide direction to staff to return with appropriate resolutions to support or oppose specified measures appearing on the ballot, and based on this action, to return with the appropriate Resolutions at the July 19, 2022, City Council meeting to designate authors for ballot arguments.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
Additional Public Comments
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL - Noticed for 5:00 p.m. and to be heard as soon thereafter as possible A.
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 22-0047, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 22-0048, AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION AND MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND AN ENCLOSED LIFEGUARD TOWER AT MOSS POINT BEACH RECOMMENDATION: Deny the appeal and sustain the Planning Commission's approval of Design Review 22-0047, Coastal Development Permit 22-0048, and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration with the implementation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1: Aerial Map
Attachment 2: Appeal
Attachment 3: PC Minutes (05-04-2022)
Attachment 4: PC Staff Report and Attachments (05-04-2022) *Please note: May take a while to open due to large size of the file Attachment 5: Public Hearing Notice
Public Comments
Petition and Additional Public Comments
Public Comments - support (received after Agenda posted) Public Comments - oppose (received after Agenda posted) Additional Public Comments (support)
Additional Public Comments (oppose)
COUNCILMEMBER ITEM
14. PARKING LEASES FOR INDIVIDUALS, LANDLORDS AND BUSINESSES IN LAGUNA BEACH (WEISS) Councilmember George Weiss is interested in knowing the authority upon which these leases are given, the justification for the very low monthly fee, and how one would qualify for securing these parking spaces.
Councilmember Memo
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 3:30 P.M.,
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE EMERGENCY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY AT 4:30 P.M., AND THE HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
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