AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
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 to [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 September 25, 2023 (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 September 26, 2023 (the day of the meeting). Please note that while these comments will be provided to the City Council at 2:00 p.m. on September 26, 2023, 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 pm.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH Recommendation: Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2023 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Laguna Beach.
Proclamation
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
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 Joint City Council/Design Review Board Meeting of August 8, 2023, the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting of August 22, 2023, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 22, 2023, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of September 5, 2023.
Minutes
3. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $ 2,218,919.44 8/18/23
$ 5,211,159.12 9/01/23
$ 7,430,078.56
Payroll #4 $ 1,834,977.90 8/25/23
Payroll #5 $ 2,028,874.85 9/08/23
$ 3,863,852.75
Total $11,293,931.31
Staff Report
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject claim #23-19 filed by Gloria Casabona;
(2) Reject claim #23-20 filed by Jeffrey White; and
(3) Reject claim #GHC0060658 filed by Patricia Lockwood.
Staff Report
5. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE AND JULY 2023 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for June and July 2023.
Staff Report
6. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH Recommendation: Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Laguna Beach.
Proclamation
7. PURCHASE OF NETWORK SWITCHES FOR THE LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to purchase four CISCO computer network switches, including support subscriptions for three years, licensing, and required hardware, from Presidio in the amount not-to-exceed $82,436.
Staff Report
8. CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Recommendations:
(1) Approve a concert at Heisler Park on Friday, October 6, 2023; (2) Authorize the use of amplified sound during the concert; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve any revisions to the location or dates of the performance, if required.
Staff Report
9. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 23-0323 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-1613 (2900 & 2920 ALEXANDER ROAD, APN’S: 656-168-17, 18 & 19) Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 23-0323 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-1613 AT 2900 & 2920 ALEXANDER ROAD, APN’S: 656-168-17, 18 & 19.” Staff Report
10. WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISION TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW 22-1996 AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 22-1997 AT 1502 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE Recommendation: Accept the property owner’s withdrawal of the appeal of Design Review Board decision denying Design Review 22-1996 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 22-1997 and refund the appeal fee.
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 OF INTENTION AND RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2014-2 (WOODS COVE) Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2014-2 (WOODS COVE)”; (2) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ADOPTING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2014-2 (WOODS COVE)”; (3) Appoint the December 12, 2023, City Council Meeting for a public hearing regarding proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2014-2; (4) Acknowledge the intent to contribute $1,578,117 for the General Benefit cost, if the district is approved and prior to bonds being sold; and (5) Authorize the City Manager to sign and return ballots in support of the proposed assessment district for two City-owned parcels, located within the district at Fire Station No. 2 (APN 644-271-01) and Bluebird Park (APN 644-222-01).
Staff Report
Public Comments - JT Price
Public Communications
Additional Public Communications
12. CITY COUNCIL 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
Recommendation: Review and approve the City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2024.
Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL
13. APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-5984, DESIGN REVIEW 20-5985, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20-5986, VARIANCE 23-0523, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 23-0726 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING CAR WASH FACILITY AND CONSTRUCT A NEW MIXED-USE RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 1890 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY Recommendations:
(1) Overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 20-5984, Design Review 20-5985, Coastal Development Permit 20-5986, Variance 23-0523, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0726; and (2) Remand the project to the Planning Commission and direct staff to prepare an Initial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
Staff Report
Public Communications
Additional 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, OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.