AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public Comment can be provided at 4:00 p.m. on any item on the Closed Session agenda, in Council Chambers, then the Council will convene in Conference Room A for the Closed Session.
Closed Session
REGULAR 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.
PRESENTATION
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS OF ELISABETH BROWN Recommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing the lifetime achievements of Elisabeth Brown. ADDITIONS and DELETIONS Proclamation
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-ADGENDIZED 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 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.
2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 23, 2024.
Minutes
3. WARRANT LISTING
Warrants: $ 593,017.22 07/11/2024
$4,450,644.46 07/19/2024
$5,043,661.68
Payroll #1: $2,416,721.55 07/12/2024
Payroll #2 $2,108,146.57 07/26/2024
4,524,868.12
Total $9,568,529.80
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Agenda Report
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject Claim #24-04 filed by Cindy Flores, Alejandra Hurtado, Zachary Miller, Jason Aflague, and Mia Villegas; (2) Reject Claim #24-19 filed by Susana Cruciana;
(3) Reject Claim #24-20 filed by Marichelle Maloney; and (4) Reject Claim #24-29 filed by Alan Adam.
Agenda Report
5. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2024 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for June 2024.
Agenda Report
6. LAGUNA ART MUSEUM ART AND NATURE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION Recommendations: It is recommended by the Arts Commission that the City Council:
(1) Approve the temporary public art entitled “Ocean Ions” by artist Christian Sampson; and (2) Find that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
Agenda Report
7. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW LANE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Creative Home Corporation, in the amount of $581,505, for the Sleepy Hollow Lane Sewer Main Replacement; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Agenda Report
8. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 1555 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY (SURF AND SAND HOTEL) Recommendations: It is recommended by the Arts Commission that the City Council:
(1) Approve the installation of a sculpture titled “Bombora” by Jorg Dubin to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement for the renovation of the Surf and Sand Hotel located at 1555 South Coast Highway; and (2) Find that this action is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15303.
Agenda Report
9. REPORT OF DE MINIMIS WAIVERS FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUED Recommendations: Receive and file the report of de minimis waivers for coastal development that have been issued:
(1) De minimis waiver for the Accessory Dwelling Unit located at 31312 San Pedro Street; and (2) De minimis waiver for the Accessory Dwelling Unit located at 840 Gainsborough Drive.
Agenda Report
10. AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR FINAL DESIGN OF CLEO STREET BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to award a Task Order to Stantec, in the amount of $147,424, for final design of Cleo Street Beach Access Improvements; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for additional design related services that may be required in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000.
Agenda Report
11. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT AUTHORITY AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BEAUTIFICATION/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 7.24.030 (MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY) AND 7.24.050 (NUISANCE ABATEMENT AUTHORITY) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO FURTHER REGULATE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE CITY AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301.” Agenda Report
12. UPGRADE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hexagon for $1,373,861 to upgrade the public safety department Computer Aided Dispatch system; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to utilize $150,000 from funding set aside to fund unforeseen challenges during the implementation and public safety overtime for possible configuration, training, and implementation assistance.
Agenda Report
13. AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR DESIGN OF ALISO BEACH PARKING LOT REHABILITATION Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to award a Task Order to Kabbara Engineering, in the amount of $103,149, for the design of the Aliso Beach Parking Lot Rehabilitation; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for additional design related services that may be required in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000.
Agenda Report
14. UPDATE TO TREE REMOVAL AND PLANTING POLICY FOR PUBLIC TREES Recommendation: Adopt the updated Tree Removal and Planting Policy for Public Trees.
Agenda Report
15. CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND PREPARATION OF CITY ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND UPDATE ON OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement (in substantially similar form to the agreement attached) with Lance, Soll & Lunghard for professional audit services for Fiscal Year 2023-24, Fiscal Year 2024-25, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 annually, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional years in an amount not to exceed $80,190 per year; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Raftelis for up to $85,000 to conduct an organizational assessment of the Finance unit and related functions. Once complete, the recommendations would return to the City Council for further discussion and implementation.
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16. FORMATION OF LAGUNA BEACH STEWARDSHIP AND VISITOR IMPACT AD HOC COMMITTEE Recommendations:
(1) Form the Laguna Beach Stewardship and Visitor Impact Ad Hoc Committee to develop and recommend programs that preserve Laguna Beach’s unique environment, culture, and heritage; (2) Appoint Mayor Kempf and Councilmember Orgill to chair the Laguna Beach Stewardship and Visitor Impact Ad Hoc Committee; and (3) Sunset the proposed Ad Hoc Committee upon presentation of a final Laguna Beach Stewardship Implementation Plan to the City Council.
Agenda Report
Public Comments
17. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS”; and (2) Find that this action is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and (c)(3).
Agenda Report
18. REJECT PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST CONSULTANT SERVICES Recommendation: Reject all proposals for the Community Land Trust Consultant Services and direct staff to issue a new request for proposals.
Agenda Report
Public Comments
Additional Public Comment
19. UPDATE ON THE PROPOSAL TO TRANSITION THE REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT TO MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT AND FACILITATE MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY Recommendations:
(1) 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 (2) Due to the complexity of the agreements, appoint Councilmember Whalen and Mayor Pro Tem Rounaghi to an Ad Hoc Committee to assist staff in reviewing the final agreements in preparation for final approval by the City Council.
Agenda Report
20. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL USE OF RIDDLE FIELD LIGHTS AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Recommendations:
(1) Find and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 5 and Class 32 categorical exemptions; (2) Direct staff to permit Riddle Field light usage during Laguna Beach Little League’s fall season on weekdays until 8 p.m. and on Sundays until 7 p.m., with no light usage permitted on Saturdays; (3) Direct staff to permit Riddle Field light usage during Laguna Beach Little League’s spring/summer season on weekdays until 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays until 7 p.m., with no light usage permitted on Sundays; (4) Direct staff to evaluate Laguna Beach Little League’s field permit each season based on registration numbers, but not to exceed the hours of light usage included in recommendations 2 and 3; and (5) Direct staff to evaluate Laguna Beach Little League’s field permit each season based on registration numbers, but not to exceed the hours of light usage included in recommendations 2 and 3; and Agenda Report
Public Comments
Additional Public Comment
21. SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR 1931 SEAGRAVE RESTORATION (WEISS) Recommendation: It is recommended by Councilmember Weiss that the City Council:
(1) Approve the use of the $150,000 allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to repair the 1931 Seagrave fire engine to a drivable condition immediately, rather than using it as a matching dollar-for-dollar fund as identified during the budget adoption meeting on June 25, 2024; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with Douglas and Company for an amount not to exceed $115,000; and (3) Authorize an additional $15,000 as a contingency for exigent and unforeseen circumstances.
Agenda Report
22. RESPONSE TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORTS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the attached letter to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court in response to the Orange County Grand Jury Reports titled (a) Law Enforcement’s Response to Mental Health Calls for Services, (b) Talking Trash: Recyclables and Organic Waste, (c) E-Bikes Friend or Foe, and (d) Emerging Opportunities in South County Water/Wastewater Systems.
Agenda Report
23. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Dudek, for $799,047, to develop a Wastewater Master Plan; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve future project related expenses and change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $80,000.
Agenda Report
24. NORTH COAST INTERCEPTOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations:
(1) Receive and file the attached North Coast Interceptor Condition Assessment Results and Recommendations Report; and (2) Direct staff to incorporate the Report’s recommendations into the Wastewater Master Plan.
Agenda Report
25. DESIGNATE MAYOR PRO TEM ROUNAGHI AND COUNCIL MEMBER ORGILL TO REPRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE LAGUNA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT’S STRATEGIC PLAN Recommendation: Designate Mayor Pro Tem Rounaghi and Council Member Orgill, who also serve as the Council Member Ad Hoc Committee to the Facilities Master Plan effort, to also participate on behalf of the City Council in the Laguna Beach Fire Department’s Strategic Planning event set for specific (and to be determined) hours on and during September 11-13, 2024.
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26. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION FOR CITY TREASURER AND CITY CLERK, AND APPROVAL OF HEALTHCARE BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Recommendations:
(1) Approve a retroactive cost of living increase of 4% to base pay, and approve 54.538 hours of administrative leave, for the City Treasurer, effective July 1, 2024; (2) Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BENEFITS) OF THE CITY CLERK FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE TERM THAT COMMENCED IN 2020 AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS MAY BE LATER AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL"; (3) Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BENEFITS) OF THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE TERM THAT COMMENCED IN 2020 AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS MAY BE LATER AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL"; and (4) Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO HEALTHCARE BENEFITS (medical, dental, vision, EAP, and life insurance) FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, TO COMMENCE UPON THE DATE OF INSTALLATION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FOLLOWING THE 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION." 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.
27. PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 23-2191 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-0151 TO MODIFY THE LOCATION OF A COMMON PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 855 LA VISTA DRIVE AND 700 VIRGINIA PARK DRIVE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) Recommendation: Open the public hearing, close the public hearing, and adopt the proposed Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 23-2191 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-0151 AT 855 LA VISTA DRIVE AND 700 VIRGINIA PARK DRIVE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)." Agenda Report
28. PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 22-1492 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-1019 (3002 DORN COURT, 3008 DORN COURT, AND 2616 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE, APN’S: 641-061-15, -04, & -16, RESPECTIVELY, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15305 Recommendation: open the public hearing, close the public hearing, and adopt the proposed Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 22-1492 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-1019 AT 3002 DORN COURT, 3008 DORN COURT, AND 2616 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE, APN's: 641-061-15, -04, & -16, RESPECTIVELY, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15305." Agenda Report
29. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE (ASSEMBLY BILL 562) Recommendation:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an economic incentive agreement with Rivian, LLC, based on the terms detailed in the public hearing notice, and contingent upon City approval of a Conditional Use Permit amendment; (2) Remand the requested Conditional Use Permit amendment to the Planning Commission to evaluate point-of-sale activities, demonstration drives, and vehicle deliveries; and (3) If approved, direct revenues generated under this agreement to a special account earmarked for greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, such as installing microgrid systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and vehicle fleet conversion.
Agenda Report
Public Comment
30. CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION AND/OR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPEALS AT ONE OR MORE SPECIAL MEETINGS Recommendation:
(1) Consider and discuss whether to schedule one or more special City Council meetings (versus on the regular schedule and later in the agenda on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday) to hear appeals of decisions made by the Planning Commission or Design Review Board; and (2) Provide any additional direction as needed as to the time, place, and participation method of these special meetings (staff recommends starting with the 4th Wednesday of each month, at least in September and October 2024).
Agenda Report
31. CONSIDER FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO LOAN DOCUMENTS FOR CITY MANAGER HOUSING ASSISTANCE Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the attached Resolution amending the form of housing assistance provided in the City Manager’s employment agreement, titled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach, California, Approving and authorizing the mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Laguna Beach and City Manager Dave Kiff; (2) Pursuant to the First Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, authorize the City to make a loan to the City Manager for the home for which he is currently in escrow, pursuant to the following terms:
(a) Principal loan amount of $1,530,000;
(b) Down payment required of $300,000.
(c) Interest to accrue at the Local Agency Investment Fund Quarterly Apportionment Rate, as published by the California State Treasurer and which shall be variable per quarter, plus one-half percent (0.50%) per annum; (d) Monthly payments on the full interest of the principal; (e)All outstanding amounts under the loan due upon the earlier of: (i) within one year of the City Manager’s departure from the City and payable upon sale of the City Manager’s home, or (ii) if the City Manager determines to not sell the home, due and payable within one year of the City Manager’s departure from the City; and (f) Secured in first priority by the property purchased by the City Manager with a recorded Note, Deed of Trust, and all other loan documents, as may be deemed necessary by the City Attorney (3) Approve the form of the attached Promissory Note and Deed of Trust, and authorize the City Attorney to make necessary amendments thereto and to further prepare and/or approve ancillary loan documents as may be required for the City Manager to close escrow; (4) Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Promissory Note, Deed of Trust, and all ancillary loan documents, as determined necessary and in a final form as approved by the City Attorney; and (5) Appropriate $1,530,000 for the loan, with $900,000 from the proceeds of the anticipated sale of 891 Acapulco and the balance of $630,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund; temporarily increase the amount borrowed from the Vehicle Replacement Fund to cover the entire $1,530,000 until the sale of 891 Acapulco is final, at which point $900,000 will be repaid to the Vehicle Replacement Fund; and authorize the funding of the loan through escrow.
Agenda 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.
APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 23-0919 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 23-0921 FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE IN THE R-1 (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) ZONE AT 1536 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE. DESIGN REVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, ELEVATOR HEIGHT, ELEVATED DECKS, GRADING, RETAINING WALLS, NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS, CONSTRUCTION WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (SLOPE GREATER THAN 30%), AND LANDSCAPING Recommendation: open the public hearing, close the public hearing, and continue the appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 23-0919 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0921, located at 1536 Morningside Drive, to September 24, 2024, to allow staff time to address the contentions.
Agenda Report
B.
APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24-0285 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-0284 AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 FOR A NEW POOL, SPA, DECK, BBQ, AND LANDSCAPING AT 8 ROCKLEDGE ROAD IN THE R-1 (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) ZONE Recommendation: Open the public hearing, close the public hearing, and continue the appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 24-0285 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0284 and finding the Project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (the "Project") to a date uncertain.
Agenda Report
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, AUGUST 13, 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.