AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
Public Participation: You may submit comments in person on any agenda item or any item not on the agenda. You may also submit written comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda 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. In order to allow sufficient time for members of the City Council and staff to review and consider your written comments, written comments will be accepted for consideration up until the close of business (i.e., 5:30 p.m.) on the business day before the date on which this public meeting is scheduled. 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. For comments submitted on a topic not on the agenda, please indicate that you would like your comments included in the official record for this meeting.
Courtesy Virtual Broadcast: Please take notice that the City also plans to broadcast the meeting via the below listed mediums. These virtual broadcast mediums are also provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible or uninterrupted. Thus, in order to guarantee live-time viewing, members of the public are encouraged to attend in person.
1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings
2. Cox cable channel 852
3. Online on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsj8cEM7IvTH6p4uf3NUzQ CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation from staff on the draft scope of services for a comprehensive Zoning Code Update, discuss recommendations by staff, and provide further direction;
2. If the scope of services is approved, direct staff to proceed by issuing the Request for Proposal for the comprehensive Zoning Code Update; and
3. If desired, the City Council can appoint two members to a City Council ad hoc committee tasked with collaborating with staff and consultants on the comprehensive Zoning Code Update effort Agenda Report
CLOSED SESSION 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Session
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
The City Council shall from time to time recognize individuals and organizations and present awards or Certificates of Appreciation, or receive special presentations, as previously scheduled and described on the agenda cover sheet.
ADDITIONS or DELETIONS
As may be deemed necessary by the City Manager, agenda items may from time to time be deleted from the agenda; in such event, the City Manager shall endeavor to provide as much advance notice to the community as reasonably possible about the removal of such items. Agenda items may only be added in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
The City Council shall consider Public Comments, of up to three minutes each as determined by the Mayor and for a total of 45 minutes, from the audience concerning items not appearing on the agenda. Public comments beyond 45 minutes shall be reconvened at the conclusion of public hearings. In accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. Speaker cards may be used by the City Clerk's Office for the orderly conduct of the meeting; those not completing speaker cards may speak after those who completed speaker cards.
Public Comments
Additional Public Comment
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER The City Council shall consider all oral and written communications from Council Members and the City Manager.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the City staff, or a member of the public requests removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and that person shall be identified and noted in the minutes for the item. Once any additions or removals are made, the City Council will vote to approve all items remaining on the Consent Calendar. Any item that was removed will be considered following the action on the Consent Calendar; each speaker shall have up to three minutes, and may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Mayor.
1. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $1,695,706.72 03/01/2024
Payroll #18: $1,636,574.24 03/08/2024
Total $3,332,280.96
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
2. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for January 2024.
Agenda Report
3. ISSUANCE OF 10-DAY REPORT ON MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION WHICH LED TO THE ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1693 RELATED TO SENATE BILL 9 Recommendation: Adopt and issue the 10-Day Report regarding Urgency Ordinance No. 1693 in accordance with Government Code Section 65858(d).
Staff Report
Public Comment
4. AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR SMART PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to exercise the one-year extension of Agreement #19-39 with Frogparking, Inc., for the Smart Parking Guidance System, in the amount of $95,000; and (2) Find this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPLICATIONS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS,” authorizing the City Manager to file an application and claim with the Orange County Transportation Authority for $1,532,505.04 from the Local Transportation Fund, and to file amendments as necessary due to budget adjustments or any changes in the City’s apportionment of Local Transportation Funds; and (2) Find said action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND DETERMINING THAT WEEDS, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL NOTICES TO DESTROY AND REMOVE SAID WEEDS, RUBBISH AND REFUSE, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS” which will set a hearing date of May 14, 2024, for the annual Weed Abatement Program.
Staff Report
7. RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION VISIBILITY NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAMS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND DETERMINING THAT VEGETATION OR WEEDS UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL NOTICES TO DESTROY AND REMOVE SAID VEGETATION OR WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS,” which will set a public hearing date of May 14, 2024, for the Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Visibility Nuisance Abatement Programs.
Staff Report
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CELLULAR BOOSTER SYSTEM
Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SHI to purchase and install a Wilson Pro cellular booster system for the Laguna Beach Community and Recreation Center at a cost not to exceed $110,000; and (2) Find said action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15303.
Staff Report
9. 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,” amending the Conflict of Interest Code Appendix of Designated Employees.
Staff Report
10. LOCAL HISTORIC STATUS OF 337 HAWTHORNE ROAD
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Staff Report
REGULAR BUSINESS
This section is for a wide variety of matters such as consideration of ordinances for introduction, resolutions, extraordinary policy and business matters, staff reports and recommendations. Any member of the public may address the City Council on any item of Regular Business. Each speaker shall have up to three minutes for each agendized Regular Business item, as may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Mayor.
11. CONTINUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Recommendation: Continue the Commercial District Beautification/Property Maintenance Ordinance to a future City Council meeting Staff Report
12. SOLAR PANEL ASSESSMENT (MICROGRID RESILIENCY), ELECTRIC FLEET CONVERSION, AND CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN UPDATE Recommendations:
(1) Proceed with implementing the microgrid resiliency system by identifying which site(s) and battery storage system (24, 48, or 72-hours reservoir) staff should pursue; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC, in the amount of $130,000, for the preparation of a Fleet Electrification and Electric Vehicle Charging Implementation Plan; (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve a contingency amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for change orders or additional services that may be required for the agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC; (4) Appropriate $75,000 from available fund balance in the Capital Improvement Fund for the consultant service agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC; (5) Appropriate $75,000 from available fund balance in the Capital Improvement Fund for the consultant service agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC; (6) Receive and file the update on the status of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan’s development.
Staff Report
Revised Microgrid Resiliency Assessment Report
Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan Proposal
Public Comment
ESC Recommendation
13. ARTIST WORK/LIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE PRESENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS (ORGILL/ROUNAGHI) Recommendations:
(1) Direct the City Manager’s Office/Housing Program Coordinator to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal for a consultant to lead and facilitate the establishment of a Laguna Beach Community Land Trust; (2) Direct staff to develop a tenant preference policy requiring housing development projects to reserve a portion of the housing units for artists; (3) Direct staff to return to City Council with an Ordinance eliminating the hearing and permit requirements for artist work/live occupancy; (4) Appropriate $200,000 from the Housing Fund to establish a Community Land Trust; and (5) Sunset the Artist Work/Live Committee.
Staff Report
Public Comment
14. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS Recommendation: It is recommended by City Clerk that the City Council take public testimony, consider the current campaign contribution limit and determine whether (1) the contribution limit for the 2024 election cycle should remain the same or be changed, and (2) the $440 base amount for the campaign contribution limitation should be increased or decreased.
Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council shall conduct all Public Hearings in accordance with the provisions of applicable Laguna Beach procedure and State law. Any member of the public may address the City Council on any Public Hearing item. The Mayor shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for the appellant, the applicant, and any speakers in support or against, respectively.
A.
CONTINUANCE OF APPEAL HEARING OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-2480 TO INTRODUCE A TATTOO BODY ART SERVICE COMPONENT AT AN EXISTING ART GALLERY LOCATED AT 618 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY (APN:644-036-29) IN THE C-1 (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE Recommendation: Open the public hearing and continue this item to April 23, 2024, to resolve a noticing concern. Public comment on this item will be limited to a discussion of the date of the continuance.
B.
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 Recommendation: open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and, by motion adopt a Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S DECISION TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 22-1027 FOR A 253 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY DWELLING, ELEVATED DECKS, 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 AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301", thereby denying the appeal, sustaining the Design Review Board's decision to approve the project, and finding action exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
Agenda Report
Public Comment
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S)
The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members of the City Council in accordance with Resolution No. 24.011, as it may be amended ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024
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.