AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
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
Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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 3 minutes each and 30 minutes for all comments, unless extended for good cause by the City Council.
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
Late Public Communications
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.
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 January 10, 2023.
Minutes
2. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $2,761,145.22 12/23/2022
$3,422,793.81 01/06/2023
$6,183,939.03
Payroll #13 $1,371,465.95 12/30/2022
Payroll #14 $1,366,553.86 01/13/2023
$2,738,019.81
Total $8,921,958.84
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
3. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2022 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for November 2022.
Staff Report
4. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CEQA COMPLIANT CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc., for $426,000, to develop a comprehensive Climate Action and Adaptation Plan in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project related expenses and change orders with PlaceWorks Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $24,000.
Staff Report
5. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE VILLAGE ENTRANCE LANDSCAPE PLAN Recommendations:
(1) Approve the proposed modifications to the Village Entrance Landscape Plan; and (2) Determine that the recommended modifications to the Village Entrance Landscape Plan are exempt from Coastal Development Permit requirements and categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
Public Communications
6. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE EVACUATION ROUTE WIDENING Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Beador Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,432,300, for the Bluebird Canyon Drive Evacuation Route Widening project; (2) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Dudek, in the amount of $257,603, for construction inspection services; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve project related expenses and construction change orders with Beador Construction Company for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $244,000.
Staff Report
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 9, 2023 AS ARBOR DAY IN LAGUNA BEACH Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the proclamation recognizing March 9, 2023, as Arbor Day in Laguna Beach; (2) Authorize staff to host an Arbor Day celebration event with amplified sound on March 9, 2023; and (3) Authorize staff to apply for re-certification as a Tree City USA with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Proclamation
8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES INCORPORATING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODE, INCLUDING PROPOSED LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND OTHER RELATED 2022 EDITION CODES BY AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE”; and (2) Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 15.01, ENTITLED "CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE," OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” Staff Report
9. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION TO FUND ARTWORK FOR A PRIDE LIFEGUARD TOWER AT CAMEL POINT BEACH Recommendations:
(1) Approve placement of Pride artwork on Lifeguard Tower at Camel Point; (2) Accept the donation from Laguna Beach residents Steve Chadima and Mark Porterfield to fund artwork for a Pride Lifeguard Tower at Camel Point; (3) Approve the placement of a plaque acknowledging the donors; (4) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation for the donation; and (5) Appropriate $10,000 with a matching increase in revenues to modify the lifeguard tower.
Staff Report
10. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WITH FILING RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES.” Staff Report
11. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a service provider agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in an amount not-to-exceed $181,000 to conduct a comprehensive, organization-wide Classification and Compensation Study.
Staff Report
Public Communications
12. RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 31729 AND 31735 COAST HIGHWAY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AT 31729 AND 31735 COAST HIGHWAY (APNS: 658-101-39; -40) IS SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROCEDURES UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, AND DETERMINING SUCH DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.” Staff Report
Public Communications
Late Public Communications
13. APPROVAL OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT MODIFYING THE PROJECT COMMITTEE 24 ALISO CREEK OCEAN OUTFALL SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT Recommendation: Approve the changes to the South Orange County Wastewater Authority Project Committee 24 (Aliso Creek Ocean Outfall) as detailed in the El Toro Water District-Irvine Ranch Water District Assignment & Assumption Agreement, and direct the City’s South Orange County Wastewater Authority Board of Directors representative to vote in support of the agreement.
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.
14. PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES FOR TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE AND BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE Recommendations:
(1) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install a parking restriction on Brooks Street by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BROOKS STREET AT MONTEREY STREET”; (2) Receive an update on Temple Hills Drive and Bluebird Canyon Drive traffic calming requests and provide direction if desired.
Staff Report
Public Communications
Public Communications (received after agenda was posted) Additional Public Communications
Late Public Communications
15. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND UPDATE ON NEW PROGRAMS AND STAFFING Recommendation: Receive and file the Police Department’s update on annual accomplishments, new programs and staffing.
Staff Report
16. RESOLUTION RE-ADOPTING THE REVISED 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT AND APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RE-ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-8426 FOR THE REVISED 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT AND APPROVING AN EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.” Staff Report
Late Public Communications
17. INTRODUCTION AND RECOMMENDATION ON AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.85 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTING THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF CERTAIN BALLOONS Recommendation: Introduce the Ordinance prohibiting the sale, public use, and distribution of either: A) all metallic balloons, regardless of fill; B) metallic balloons inflated with a gas lighter than air; or C) all balloons (latex or metallic) inflated with a gas lighter than air 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 a second reading.
Staff Report
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
18. INTERIM USE PLAN FOR 30516 COAST HIGHWAY, FORMALLY THE CAMPUS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL, AND EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
(1) Direct the City Manager to implement the proposed interim use plan for 30516 Coast Highway, including a rental program for available classrooms; (2) Appropriate an additional $10,000 from the General Fund for maintenance and cleaning, and increase estimated recreation fee and rental fee revenue by $15,000; (3) Appropriate $100,000 from the Parking Fund available fund balance for improvements in the parking areas; (4) Authorize the addition of one full-time Maintenance Worker I position and one full-time Recreation Supervisor position to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget to program, manage, and maintain the 30516 Coast Highway property; and (5) Determine that the proposed interim use is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Protection Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 10561(b)(3) and Section 15031 (Class 1) Categorial Exemption. ADJOURNMENT TO THE ANNUAL CITY COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP AT 8:30 A.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023, THEN TO THE Staff Report
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
ADJOURNMENT TO THE ANNUAL CITY COUNCIL PLANNING WORKSHOP AT 8:30 A.M. SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023, THEN TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M, AND HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023, FOR INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
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.