AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 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 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION
Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association - 2024 Young Artists & Authors Showcase (YAAS).
ADDITIONS AND 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 Comments
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. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 11, 2024.
Minutes
2. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $3,933,553.89 06/07/2024
Payroll #24: $1,723,433.72 05/31/2024
Total $5,656,987.61
Agenda Report
3. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2024 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for April 2024.
Agenda Report
4. AMENDMENTS FOR SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM AND SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 with Sally’s Fund for Senior Mobility Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000 per year, dependent on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s funding allocation for the Senior Mobility Program in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Sally’s Fund for Senior Transportation Services, in an amount to not-to-exceed $87,000 per year, based on the difference between Senior Mobility Program funds received and $143,000; (3) Authorize the City Manager to end the $30,000 annual pass-through of AB 2766 funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management District to Sally’s Fund for vehicle replacement; and (4) Find this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agenda Report
5. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.18 OF TITLE 7 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE FEES Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 7.18 OF TITLE 7 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE FEES”.
Agenda Report
6. UPDATE ON PROPOSAL TO TRANSITION THE REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT TO MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT AND FACILITATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT FROM SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY Recommendation: Receive and file an update on the South Coast Water District's proposal to transition the Regional Treatment Plant to the Moulton Niguel Water District and facilitate the withdrawal of Moulton Niguel Water District from the South Orange County Wastewater Authority Agenda Report
Grand Jury Report
7. PROCEDURES FOR TAKING AND STORING OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation: approve the Resolution titled, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR TAKING AND STORING OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL”, which creates procedures for taking and storing of minutes pertaining to closed session meetings of the City Council.
Agenda Report
8. INITIAL CONSIDERATION FOR REAL PROPERTY DONATION (APN: 644-151-21) Recommendations:
(1) Direct staff to obtain due diligence documents, including a Phase I Environmental Report, Geological Site Hazard Assessment Report, Preliminary Title Report, and any other reports that may be required to determine liability should the City accept the donation; and (2) Remand acquisition of the property with Assessor’s Parcel Number 644-151-21 to the Planning Commission for the purpose of considering General Plan consistency.
Agenda 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.
9. INITIAL REVIEW OF DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN REDUCTION STRATEGIES Recommendation: Receive and file the update on initial reduction strategies and, if desired, provide input and feedback to refine the proposed strategies Agenda Report
Public Comments
10. PRESENTATION OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BEAUTIFICATION/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Recommendation: Receive a presentation of the proposed Commercial District Beautification/Property Maintenance Program and Ordinance and provide direction to staff.
Agenda Report
Public Comments
11. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET, APPROVAL OF THE POLICE UNIT OF THE POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT POLICE UNIT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, PROPOSED INCREASE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPEAL FEE, AND REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET Recommendations:
(1) Approve the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REVISED CITY BUDGET FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR"; (2) Approve the salary schedules for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES"; (3) Approve or modify the funding recommendations made by the subcommittee regarding the Community Assistance Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and direct the City Manager to disburse the funds accordingly, and review the subcommittee recommendations regarding the changes to the future Community Assistance Grant application process and direct staff as to desired changes; (4) Approve the recommended Cultural Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and direct the City Manager to disburse the funds accordingly; (5) Approve the budget changes for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 as described in the Agenda Report and authorize the City Manager to modify the budget accordingly; (6) Approve the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 1205 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 791”; (7) Approve the Fee Schedule Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN CITY SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES RELATING TO PLANNING COMMISSION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPEAL FEES; AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM CALIFRNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; (8) Provide direction on salary and performance pay for the City Clerk and direct the City Manager to modify the salary schedules to reflect the City Council’s actions; (9) Postpone the discussion and review of the City Treasurer’s salary and performance pay, and include it with the discussion of the transition plan for investment services to Meedor Public Funds, expected on the July 9, 2024, City Council meeting agenda; and (10) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police and Fire Management Association Police Unit for a two-year agreement for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION".
Agenda Report
Public Comments
Additional Public Comments
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 REGULAR MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.,
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
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.