AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
1. You may submit comments on any agenda item on the agenda in writing via mail to the City Clerk at: 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651 or by email [email protected] or by using this comment form: Comment Form. Please send your comments to the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2022 (the day before the City Council meeting) in order for your comments to be submitted to the members of the City Council with sufficient time to review the comments. You may continue to provide written comments up to 12:00 p.m. on August 2, 2022 (the day of the meeting). Please note that while these comments will be provided to the City Council at 2:00 p.m. on August 2, 2022, the Councilmembers may not have sufficient time to review them prior to the meeting. Written comments WILL NOT be read aloud during the City Council Meeting. Please note that written comments are posted on the City’s website, so do not include any personal information you do not want posted on the web. Any comments received after the deadline for submittal may not become part of the public record for that meeting.
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CLOSED SESSION 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Recommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing the 90th Anniversary of the Festival of the Arts.
Proclamation
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.
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.
2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of the City Council of July 12 and 19, 2022.
Minutes
3. WARRANT LISTING Warrants: $ 21,572.95 06/30/2022 $2,067,356.62 07/08/2022 $2,088,929.57
Payroll #1: $1,734,742.41 07/15/202
Total $3,823,671.98
Staff Report
4. DESIGN REVIEW WAIVER FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS 2020-1 (COAST HWY.), 2020-2 (BLUEBIRD CANYON DR.), AND 2021-2 (PARK AVE.) Recommendations:
(1) Waive Design Review requirements for Underground Utility District UD 2020-1 on Coast Highway between Cajon Street and Agate Street; (2) Waive Design Review requirements for Underground Utility District UD 2020-2 on Bluebird Canyon Drive between Cress Street and Saling Way; and (3) Waive Design Review requirements for Underground Utility District UD 2021-2 on Park Avenue between St. Ann’s Drive and Wendt Terrace.
Staff Report
5. DEACCESSION OF THE MURAL “WATER WALL” BY FRANCESCA ZOBEK FOR BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AT ANITA STREET Recommendation: It is recommended by the Arts Commission that the City Council approve the permanent removal of the mural “Water Wall” by Francesca Zobek to accommodate the proposed beach access improvements at Anita Street.
Staff Report
6. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE OVERTIME PAY AND PROVIDE HIRING INCENTIVES TO ADDRESS STAFFING CHALLENGES IN RECRUITING, HIRING, AND RETAINING WELL-QUALIFIED POLICE OFFICERS AND DISPATCHERS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION." 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.
7. PROJECT UPDATE FOR LAGUNA CANYON CHANNEL REPLACEMENT ADJACENT TO FRONTAGE ROAD, AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CALTRANS FOR MAINTENANCE OF FENCING, LANDSCAPING, AND HARDSCAPING Recommendations:
(1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for funding and maintenance responsibilities associated with ornamental fence along Laguna Canyon Channel adjacent to Frontage Road; (2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Transportation for maintenance of landscape and hardscape between Laguna Canyon Channel and Laguna Canyon Road, from Frontage Road to Woodland Drive; and (3) Direct staff to incorporate enhanced landscaping in an amount up to $50,000 for additional trees within the project limits, subject to Design Review, Caltrans, County, and Laguna Beach County Water District approval.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
Additional Public Comments
8. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 2560-2572 SOLANA WAY Recommendations:
(1) Receive and consider an itemized report of abatement costs associated with water discharge at 2560-2572 Solana Way; (2) Hold a public hearing to consider public input and make any modifications deemed necessary; and (3) Confirm the report and assessments to be final and conclusive.
Staff Report
Public Comments (received after Agenda posted)
9. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGENDA SETTING PROCESS
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING POLICY RELATING TO AGENDAS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 68.88.” Staff Report
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M, AND
HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 497-0705 (telephone) or (949) 497-0771 (facsimile). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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.