AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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
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 April 18, 2023.
Minutes
2. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $3,536,968.05 04/14/2023
$ 462,939.06 04/20/2023
$3,999,907.11
Payroll #21 $1,503,319.00 04/21/2023
Total $5,503,226.11
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
3. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject claim #23-03 filed by Don Thomas;
(2) Reject claim #23-11 filed by Richard & Janice Brown; (3) Reject claim #23-12 filed by Timothy Sanchez; and
(4) Reject claim #GHC0059735 filed by Bahram Ahmadi & Allstate.
Staff Report
4. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for February 2023.
Staff Report
5. PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT BALLISTIC HELMETS
Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to purchase 60 replacement Avon F90 ballistic helmets from Curtis Blue Line for an amount not-to-exceed $40,402; and (2) Appropriate $40,402 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Account to purchase the replacement equipment.
Staff Report
6. PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation: Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install a parking restriction on Meadowlark Drive by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MEADOWLARK DRIVE SOUTHWEST OF MEADOWLARK LANE”.
Staff Report
7. SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR FOURTH OF JULY MONUMENT POINT FIREWORKS SHOW Recommendations:
(1) Direct staff to proceed with providing the Fourth of July Monument Point fireworks show; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. in the amount of $40,000 for the 2023 annual Fourth of July Monument Point fireworks show.
Staff Report
8. AWARD EMERGENCY CONTRACT TO REPLACE THE PROMENADE ON FOREST DECKS IN THE EXISTING CONFIGURATION Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to award an emergency contract to Laguna Construction in the amount of $260,000 to replace the Promenade on Forest’s decks damaged during the 2022/23 winter storms; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $26,000.
Staff Report
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
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.
9. RESOLUTIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO SALE OF BONDS FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2013-2 (DIAMOND STREET) Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the resolutions for Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-2 (Diamond Street):
a.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2013-2 (DIAMOND STREET) AND THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREOF AND LISTING BONDS ISSUED ON THE SECURITY THEREOF;” b.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE SALE OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2013-2 (DIAMOND STREET) LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS”; c.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ISSUING LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915 FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2013-2 (DIAMOND STREET)”; d.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COVENANTING DILIGENT PROSECUTION OF FORECLOSURE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2013-2 (DIAMOND STREET)”; (2) Approve the purchase of Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-2 (Diamond Street) public offering municipal serial bonds at a 25-year term with a true interest cost of 5.31%; (3) Authorize the use of the Utility Underground Assessment Deferment Loan Program for qualified applicants; and (4) Appropriate $2,253,631 for construction and other related expenses within Underground Utility Assessment District 2013-2 (Diamond Street), and increase revenues by the same amount, and authorize the City Manager to expend all appropriated funds.
Staff Report
10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKPLAN FOR UPDATES TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND SPECIFIC PLANS Recommendation: Review and approve the proposed work plan for updates to the General Plan, Zoning code, and Specific Plans.
Staff Report
Public Communications
11. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-8238 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 21-8239 AMENDING LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REPEAL AND REPLACE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.17 (SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS) WITH CHAPTER 25.17 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) AS MODIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, AND APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
(1) Introduce the Ordinance that accepts the Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications amending the City’s Municipal Code and the City’s Local Coastal Program as described in this Agenda Report by: a) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance, and b) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and pass it to a second reading; and (2) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S CERTIFICATION; ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS; ADOPTING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 21-8239 AMENDING LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.17 (SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS) WITH CHAPTER 25.17 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS); AND REQUESTING ITS CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, AND AGREEING TO IMPLEMENT THE LOCAL COASTAL PLAN IN A MANNER FULLY CONSISTENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT.” COUNCIL REVIEWS Staff Report
Public Communications
COUNCIL REVIEWS
A.
REQUEST TO CONTINUE REVIEW OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 22-2378 FOR ADDITIONS, NEW ELEVATED DECKS, AND NEW TWO-CAR CARPORT THE R-2 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) ZONE AT 466 OAK STREET [COUNCIL REVIEW REQUIRED DUE TO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONFLICT] Recommendation: Continue the public hearing for the review of the Design Review Board’s approval of Design Review 22-2378, and a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption at 466 Oak Street to the June 27, 2023 City Council meeting.
Staff Report
B.
REVIEW OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 22-2256 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 22-2257 FOR GRADING, NEW PREFABRICATED SPA, ENTRY STAIRS, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, NEW OUTDOOR FIREPLACE AND PATIOS IN THE R-1 (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) ZONE AT 1902 OCEAN WAY (COUNCILMEMBER WEISS) Recommendation: Sustain the Design Review Board’s approval of Design Review 22-2256, Coastal Development Permit 22-2257, and a CEQA Categorical Exemption at 1902 Ocean Way.
Staff Report
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
C.
RECOMMENDATION FOR THREE PUBLIC TREE PLANTINGS ALONG COAST HIGHWAY (COUNCILMEMBER WEISS) Recommendation: Approve the Final Recommendation for Public Tree Plantings at 933 South Coast Highway, 604 South Coast Highway, and 489 North Coast Highway as proposed.
Staff Report
Public Communications
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, MAY 16, 2023
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
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