Laguna Beach City Council Minutes February 27, 2024
MINUTES
LAGUNA BEACH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 27, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was called to order on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, Mayor Kempf presiding.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Orgill, Rounaghi, Weiss, Whalen, Kempf PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Sue Kempf led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim/Acting City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.t
Agency Designated Representatives: Interim City Manager Sean Joyce; City Attorney Megan Garibaldi
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager (to be appointed)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: One (1)
Dornin v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021- 01183025
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e) (2), there is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on the following existing facts and circumstances, which are known to potential plaintiffs: A sewer backup occurred on July 11, 2023 at 278 Cypress Drive, which impacted the onsite property. -1-
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF PENDING CIVIL LITIGATION AND GENERAL LIABILITY UPDATE:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(LAWSUITS)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: Eight (8)
(1) Chen and Koyanagi v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case Nos. 30-2021-01238322 and 30-2022-01241426;
(2) Laguna Beach Company v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01291759;
(3) Ross v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. M-20291; (4) Alexander and Zeytoon Enterprises v. California Department of Transportation, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-91332564; (5) Steinmetz v. City of Laguna Beach, USDC Case No. 8:21-cv-02112 JVS DEM; (6) Laguna Beach Coalition for Environmental Protection v. City of Laguna Beach (Yvonne Park), Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01349628 (7) Laguna Beach Historic Preservation Coalition v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01178477; San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00041130;
(8) Laguna Historic Preservation Coalition and Jurca v. City of Laguna Beach (Michael Ray), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01235816.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (CLAIMS) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Claims: Forty-Six (46)
(1) 283 Broadway LLC (Claim No. GHC0049471);
(2) Erica Barnes (Claim No. GHC0043242);
(3) Rene Baxter-Payne (Claim No. GHC0062483);
(4) Benjamin Bohannan (Claim No. GHC0051008);
(5) Mahtab Bolbolan and Sufyan Hassan (Claim No. GHC0050497); (6) Jay Casas (Claim No. GHC0063469);
(7) Carolyn Chaney (Claim No. GHC0046608);
(8) Ryan Clark (Claim No. GHC0056720);
(9) Scott Delorme, Frances Delorme and Sepehr Saeedi (Claim No. GHC0060170); (10) Maxine Dobro (Claim No. GHC0067795);
(11) Emily Dygert (Claim No. GHC0041995);
(12) Marshall Eichenauer (Claim No. GHC0067344);
(13) Steve Ellman (Claim No. GHC0036671);
(14) Sami Fadel (Claim No. GHC0045387);
(15) Leonard Feigenbaum (Claim No. GHC0060679);
(16) Cindy Flores, Mia Villegas, Alejandro Hurtado, Jason Aflague, Zachary Miller (Claim No. GHC0067574);
(17) Laura Giffin (Claim No. GHC0064110);
(18) Rachael Gray (Claim No. GHC0063459);
(19) Rodney Halvorson and Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club a.s.o. -2-
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Rodney Halvorson (Claim No. GHC0048936);
(20) Shane Hardin (Claim No. GHC0045707);
(21) Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club a.s.o. Maria Buitrago (Claim No.
GHC0065669);
(22) Julie Jacobsen (Claim No. GHC0046716);
(23) Charles Johnson and Christine Cilano (Claim No. GHC0066798); (24) Karen Kenney (Claim No. GHC0049855);
(25) Laguna Beach Properties Inc. DBA Tuvalu (Claim No. GHC0064704); (26) Patricia Lockwood (Claim No. GHC0060658);
(27) Mary Scifres and Brian Beu (Claim No. GHC0062117;
(28) Coral Mines (Claim No. GHC0050056);
(29) Edith Otto and Jimmy Otto (Claim No. GHC0034199);
(30) Francine Patten (Claim No. GHC0067676);
(31) Natalie Peart (Claim No. GHC0062608);
(32) Nicholas Pumas (Claim No. GHC0058879);
(33) Sergio Ramirez (Claim No. GHC0047841);
(34) Jon Romans (Claim No. GHC0031186);
(35) Gene Sottosanto (Claim No. GHC0064820;
Brown (Claim No. GHC0052571);
(37) Woni Spotts (Claim No. GHC0049471);
(38) Donald Thomas (Claim No. GHC0050248);
(39) Jose Ucros (Claim No. GHC0053626);
(40) Dennis Upchurch (Claim No. GHC0066968);
(41) James Vale and Donna Woodworth (Claim No. GHC0062608); (42) Kennette Valencia (Claim No. GHC0047697);
(43) Ralph Vanderlinde (Claim No. GHC0045628);
(44) Diane Varela (Claim No. GHC0040667);
(45) Amanda Wilde (Claim No. GHC0067430);
(46) Dafidd "Rhod" Williams and Janine Williams (Claim No. GHC0041746).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(2) Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e) (2), there is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on the following existing facts and circumstances, which are known to a potential plaintiff (i.e., a nonprofit interest group named Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression ("FIRE")): on August 14, 2023, FIRE transmitted correspondence to the City alleging that Laguna Beach Municipal Code § 11.60.040, entitled "Special Regulations for the Forest Avenue Promenade," is an unconstitutional restriction on speech under the First Amendment. FIRE's correspondence is attached to the agenda and on file with the City Clerk's Office for review.
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City Attorney Megan Garibaldi reported that all five Councilmembers were present and participated in the discussions, and there was no public comment prior to the City Council convening into the Closed Session. She reported that the City Council discussed Closed Session agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 5, and there was no reportable action; the remainder of the items were continued to the City Council's Special Closed Session at 4:00p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Gary Kasik, Steve McIntosh, Steve Brown, and Carolyn Keatinge spoke about the Laguna Beach Unified School District's plan to expand its pool.
Gene Felder encouraged the City Council to get as much citizen input as possible on the promenade project.
Alan Boinus expressed his frustration with City actions related to the project at 1001 San Jose Street.
Heather Chalmers reiterated her concerns related to the safety of Torrey Pine trees near her home on Hilledge Drive.
MJ Abraham thanked City Attorney Megan Garibaldi for her transparency on Closed Sessions, and she requested that the City Council proactively introduce term limits.
Michele Monda agreed with Abraham about term limits, and she encouraged the City to investigate options to allow safe and secure virtual public participation.
Toni Iseman spoke about the City's payment of legal fees related to the Hawthorne project.
Thomas Fleming spoke against 5G towers.
Jorg Dubin requested that the Laguna Local on-demand transit service be extended "East" Laguna.
Greg Viviani expressed concerns about redirecting the flow at the Aliso Beach sand berm.
Jerome Pudwill expressed concern about items on the Consent Calendar.
Ann Christoph requested that the item related to removal of the tree on El Camino Del Mar rescheduled to be heard at Thursday's Special Meeting be postponed for the arborist that performed the Level III risk assessment to create his own report. -4-
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COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
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Interim City Manager Sean Joyce announced that the City has applied for a grant to expand the Laguna Local service.
Councilmember George Weiss requested an investigation into the City's requirement to pay legal fees related to the lawsuit for the Ray Hawthorne project.
Councilmember Mark Orgill commended City Attorney Megan Garibaldi's reporting out on legal matters.
Councilmember Bob Whalen noted that the Laguna Art Museum's annual "California Cool" art auction is this Saturday.
City Treasurer Laura Parisi reported that Woods Cove bonds will be available for sale to residents on a single day, likely in early May.
Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi suggested promoting the Laguna Local service to ensure residents are aware of the service.
Mayor Sue Kempf acknowledged how disturbing the Zoom bombing was and the current trend of masked individuals filming people in public areas, and assured the public that the City will continue to do everything within its ability to provide safe spaces for this community, and recommended ignoring the individuals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve items 1, 2, 4, 11, 14 and 16.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 23, 2024.
WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $3,700,570.26 01/19/2024
$3.885,086.04 02/02/2024
$7,585,656.30
Payroll #14: $1,597,651.73 01/12/2024
Payroll #15: $1,607,106.64 01/26/2024
Payroll #16: $1.737.622.50 02/08/2024
$4,942,380.87
Total $12.528.037.17
Approved the general warrants and payroll disbursements. -5-
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CITY TREASURER'S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023 City Treasurer Laura Parisi pulled this item to explain to the City Council that it was an expanded report and she described.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for December 2023.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
(1) Rejected claim #22-50 filed by 283 Broadway LLC; and (2) Rejected claim #23-38 filed by Maria Buitrago.
SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR ARMED SECURITY SERVICES
Public Testimony: John Thomas read a letter from the South Laguna Civic Association supporting this item.
Discussion: Staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the security services contract.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to authorize the City Manager to enter into security services agreement #24-09 with Lyons Security Service, Inc., for $369,528 to provide armed security services at Main Beach, Main Beach Park, Heisler Park, Forest Avenue Promenade, Aliso Beach, Camel Point Beach, West Street Beach, Table Rock Beach, and Thousand Steps Beach.
6. ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Public Testimony: Ann Christoph expressed concerns regarding retention and availability to the public of certain records, such as landscape plans.
Discussion: City Clerk Ann Marie McKay and Interim City Manager Sean Joyce responded to Christoph's and Councilmembers' comments and questions.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt Resolution #24.009 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE."
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7. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilmember George Weiss pulled this item to list his objections to the item.
Public Testimony: John Thomas, Jerome Pudwill, Jacob Cherub, Michele Monda, MJ Abraham, and Ann Christoph stated their support for current practices.
Discussion: Staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the revision of City Council meeting agenda format to better manage the business of the City while simultaneously better serving the community.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt Resolution #24.010 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REVISING CITY
COUNCIL MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.020," as revised by the City Council, revising section (k) to maintain the current practice of allowing members of the public to pull items off the Consent Calendar; however, those individuals must be on the record, and correcting a clerical spelling error in section (f).
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY UPDATING PROCEDURES FOR
COUNCILMEMBER PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt Resolution #24.011 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
A POLICY RELATING TO COUNCILMEMBER PLACEMENT OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22.066".
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY ESTABLISHING FORM OF
MEETING MINUTES
Public Testimony: John Thomas, Carolyn Keatinge, Michele Monda, Ann Christoph, and Jerome Pudwill supported summary rather than action minutes of City Council meetings and the utilization of transcripts.
Discussion: City Clerk Ann Marie McKay and City staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the consideration of City Council policy establishing the form of meeting minutes.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt the proposed policy concerning the format of minutes of City Council meetings and the continued retention and posting of complete videos of City Council meetings.
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10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND LOCATION FOR
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Public Testimony: John Thomas and Ann Christoph raised concerns about the times of the meetings.
Discussion: City Attorney Megan Garibaldi responded to the public comments.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt Resolution #24.012 titled, 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND LOCATION FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS."
11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CITYWIDE SAFETY ACTION PLAN (1) Authorized the City Manager to accept a $200,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the preparation of a Citywide Safety Action Plan; (2) Appropriated the grant award of $200,000 for the preparation of a Citywide Safety Action Plan with a matching increase in estimated grant revenue; (3) Appropriated $68,068 from available fund balance in the Capital Improvement Fund for the City's contribution
(4) Authorized the City Manager to execute Consultant Services Agreement 24-10 with Fehr & Peers in the amount of $248,068 for the preparation of a Citywide Safety Action (5) Authorized the City Manager to approve a contingency amount not to exceed $20,000 for change orders or additional services that may be required; and (6) Found the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262.
12. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 10TH HOLE ASSOCIATES TO
ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AT THE LOST PIER RESTAURANT Councilmember George Weiss pulled this item to ask a question. Assistant City Manager Gavin Curran responded to Councilmember Weiss' question.
Public Testimony: John Thomas and Mark Christy (applicant) commented on the item.
Moved by Councilmember George Weiss, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve the amendment to the lease agreement allowing the sale of distilled spirits at the Lost Pier Restaurant as requested by 10t Hole Associates, Inc. -8-
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13. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO RECONSTRUCT DECORATIVE STONE
PLANTERS AND REFINISH MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS AT CITY HALL
Councilmember Mark Orgill pulled this item to allow the public to comment.
Public Testimony: Gregg Abel explained the project to reconstruct decorative stone planters and refinish the main entrance doors at City Hall.
Ann Christoph commented on the item. Jacob Cherub stated that he would like to donate $500 to the project.
Discussion: Staff responded to comments and questions regarding the proposed project.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember George Weiss, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt:
(1) Accept the donation of materials and services from Gregg Abel valued at $5,300 to reconstruct decorative stone planters and refinish front entrance doors at City Hall; (2) Determine that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to State CEQA Guidelines section 15302 (Class 2) and section 15331 (Class 31) categorical exemptions;
(3) Direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption consistent with the above-stated CEQA finding within five days of this approval;
(4) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation to Gregg Abel; and (5) Authorize the expenditure of funds to cover the difference between the estimated cost of the project and the funds raised by Gregg Abel to cover those costs.
14. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WITH
FILING RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Adopted Resolution #24.013 amending the Conflict of Interest Code Appendix of Designated Employees.
15. PROMENADE ON FOREST AD HOC COMMITTEE
Mayor Sue Kempf pulled this item to discuss the public process and the Promenade on Forest ad hoc committee.
Public Testimony: John Thomas, Jerome Pudwill, Jacob Cherub, and Les Miklosy commented on the item.
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Moved by Mayor Sue Kempf, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to adopt:
(1) Appoint Mayor Sue Kempf and Councilmember Mark Orgill as a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the Promenade on Forest project, which will conclude following project completion;
(2) Direct the City Council Ad Hoc Committee to return to the City Council in April to provide a project update.
TOLLING AGREEMENT RE ENTITLEMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 22350 3RD AVENUE
Authorized the Mayor to execute Tolling Agreement #24-11 for the entitlements issued for 22350 3rd Avenue, attached to the agenda report as Attachment 1, on behalf of the City of Laguna Beach.
REGULAR ORDER
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17. CONSIDERATION OF UPDATED PUBLIC ART PROGRAM POLICY AND FINDING
ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Presentation and Discussion: Staff and the City's consultant responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the update on the Public Art Program policy and finding action exempt from CEQA.
Public Testimony: Donna Ballard and Jorg Dubin commented on the item. Wayne Baglin and Ann Christoph requested that the City Council not give up their right to approve the final art piece. Steve Payne did not support moving forward with the item.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Receive a presentation by the Cultural Planning Group regarding the updated Public Art Program Policy;
(2) Provide input on the draft Public Art Program Policy; (3) Direct staff to return with a draft ordinance that would align with the changes outlined in the Public Art Program; and
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18. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARK, PLAYGROUND, AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Presentation and Discussion: Staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the award of contract for Park, Playground and Recreation Master Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to direct staff to move forward with Agreement #23-120 with Community Works Design Group LLC for the Playground Master Plan.
19. URGENCY ORDINANCE AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 22-1548 (LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 22-1630, AS MODIFIED BY THE
COASTAL COMMISSION) REGARDING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ONE-
AND TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9
Presentation and Discussion: Staff, City Attorney Megan Garibaldi, and City consultants responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the urgency ordinance amendment modifying single-family residential one- and two-unit developments and urban lot splits pursuant to California Senate Bill 9.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Waive full reading and adopt by title only urgency Ordinance #1693 entitled, "AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RE- CODIFYING CHAPTER 25.95 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ONE- AND TWO-UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9)";
(2) Waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only an Ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 25.95 TO THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ONE- AND TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9), AS
MODIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; and
(3) Direct staff to prepare and bring back a resolution for the next City Council meeting that acknowledges receipt of the Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to Local Coastal Permit Amendment 22-1630 and requests Coastal Commission certification of Local Coastal Permit Amendment 22-1630 as modified.
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20. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF TITLES 1 & 25 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE AND DETERMINING THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 Presentation and Discussion: Staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the City Council regarding the introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Titles 1 and 25 generally relating to housing.
Public Testimony: Cody Engle and Joe Hanauer supported the item and offered suggestions.
Councilmember Comments: Councilmembers discussed revisions to the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Sue Kempf, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alex Rounaghi, and carried unanimously 5/0 to continue the item to April 23, 2024; for staff to incorporate the revisions requested by the City Council, including those related to inclusionary housing, parking, and adding a definition of "senior citizen."
21. 2024 COMMUNITY SURVEY
Councilmember Comments: Councilmembers discussed moving forward with the 2024 Community Survey.
Moved by Mayor Sue Kempf, seconded by Councilmember Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Direct the City Manager to prepare a community survey and retain a consultant; (2) Appoint Councilmember Bob Whalen and Councilmember Mark Orgill to a City Council ad hoc committee to collaborate with city staff and the consultant to help finalize the survey objectives and survey instrument before its release; and (3) Provide direction to staff and the ad hoc committee regarding topics and revenue enhancements to be included in the survey.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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A. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 22-1027 FOR A 253-SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-
STORY DWELLING, HARDSCAPING, AND LANDSCAPING, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 22-1782 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 31616 SECOND
AVENUE IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ZONE
Moved by Mayor Sue Kempf, seconded by Councilmember Bob Whalen, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Open the public hearing; and
(2) Continue the Appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 22-1027 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 22-1782 at 31616 Second Avenue to March 26, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Kempf at 10:53 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2024, adjourned to the Special Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. and to the City Council Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 29, 2024, and then to the Closed Session at 4:00 p.m., and Regular City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach California.
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Approved: March 12, 2024 Sola
Sue Kempf, Mayor
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
Note: All components of minutes shall be for the primary purpose of memorializing decisions made by the legislative body. Any minute component that does not serve this primary purpose will be minimized or eliminated; this includes comments made by individual body members and members of the public. Discussions that occurred during the meeting can be viewed in archived video recordings on the city's website. Public submittals on items received prior to adjournment of the meeting are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the city clerk's repository. -13-
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54995)
EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE
HYBRID VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
February 27, 2024
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The hybrid virtual/in-person Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California.
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PRESENT COUNCILMEMBERS: Orgill, Rounaghi, Weiss, Kempf, Whalen PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Kempt at 10:53 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2024, adjourned to the Special Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. and City Council Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, then to the to the Closed Session at 4:00 p.m., and Regular City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the Minute entry on record in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of the City of Laguna Beach, California, on this 28"h day of February 2024.
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ACORPORATED City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach California JUNE 29.192
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
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1, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, DO CERTIFY that at the hybrid virtual/in-person Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, said meeting was ordered adjourned to the time and place specified in the notice of adjournment, ATTACHED HERETO; and that on February 28, 2024, at the hour of 10:30 a.m., a copy of the Notice was posted at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of the City Council was held.
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