AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
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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 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public Comment can be provided at 3:30 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 Agenda
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.
PRESENTATIONS
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. 2024 Children’s Holiday Palette Award Recognition
Recognition of City Engineer Mark Trestik’s Retirement
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 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 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 23-0887 FOR ADDITIONS (NET 413 SQUARE FEET) INCLUDING UPPER LEVEL ADDITIONS AND ELEVATED DECK ADDITIONS, GRADING, RETAINING WALLS, SPA, EXTERIOR REMODEL, AND LANDSCAPING, VARIANCE 23--0888 TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT (LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 25.10.008(D)(1), AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 23-0889 TO MAINTAIN SITE WALLS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 16301 AT 1560 SUNSET RIDGE DRIVE IN THE R-1 RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY ZONE.
Agenda Report
Request for Continuance
B.
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 23-1480 FOR BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE, AND HARDSCAPE IN THE LOCAL BUSINESS-PROFESSIONAL ZONE (LBP), AT 1110 GLENNEYRE STREET Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report, and taking public testimony and all evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 23-1480; and adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REMANDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW 23-1480 FOR BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE, AND HARDSCAPE IN THE LOCAL BUSINESS-PROFESSIONAL ZONE AT 1110 GLENNEYRE STREET AND TO FIND THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378." Agenda Report
Public Comments
Public Comments
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.
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. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
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 Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 12, 2024, and the Special City Council Meeting workshop of November 20, 2024.
Minutes
2. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Warrants: $3,096,911.04 11/08/2024
Payroll #9: $1,782,817.92 11/01/2024
Payroll #10: $1,739,638.32 11/15/2024
$3,522,456.24
Total: $6,619,367.28
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Agenda Report
3. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2024)
Recommendation: Receive and file the September 2024 monthly investment report, with submissions from the City Treasurer, Laura Parisi, and the City’s longer-term investment manager, Meeder Investments.
Agenda Report
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject Claim #24-34 filed by Kevin Ha Nguyen;
(2) Reject Claim #24-40 filed by Juni Wahab;
(3) Reject Claim #24-44 filed by Amir Gharaui;
(4) Reject Claim #24-45 filed by Catherine Major; and
(5) Reject Claim #24-49 filed by Ginger Delong.
Agenda Report
5. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendations:
(1) Approve the 2025 Investment Policy; and
(2) Authorize the Deputy Treasurer, Victoria McIntosh, CPA, to complete the investment duties of the City Treasurer, if the Treasurer cannot perform her duties.
Agenda Report
6. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CARRYOVER APPROPRIATIONS
Recommendations:
(1) Carryover appropriations of $30,751,800 to Fiscal Year 2024-25 to provide continuing funding for projects in progress at the end of the last fiscal year; and (2) Carryover revenue estimates of $1,732,400 expected to be received in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Agenda Report
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a service provider contract with Yunex, LLC for the maintenance of City-owned street lights in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the period of February 22, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and $67,000 annually from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, for a total contract amount of $226,000; (2) Authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for up to two additional three-year terms upon mutual agreement between the City and the contractor with a Consumer Price Index based rate adjustment if services are satisfactory; and (3) Approve an appropriation of $25,000 from the Street Lighting and Utility Fund to the Street Light Division Contractual Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Agenda Report
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF A POTENTIAL THIRD LEVEL OF THE GLENNEYRE PARKING STRUCTURE Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with IDS Group, in the amount of $278,306, for engineering services for Glenneyre Parking Structure Partial 3rd Deck Addition; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Agenda Report
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION GRANTING ONGOING AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLANS AND PROGRAMS Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO ADMINISTER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SERVICES,” to streamline the administration of employee health and benefits services by delegating limited authority to City staff, ensuring efficiency while maintaining Council oversight for significant changes.
Agenda Report
10. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF TROLLEY SERVICES Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with LAZ Parking, LLC, for Operation of Trolley Services (Agreement #21-38) to memorialize changes in scope and performance standards during the five-year initial contract term and provide clarification regarding automobile insurance coverage responsibilities; (2) Authorize the City Manager to increase contract authority by $4,639,000 to account for expanded transit services provided by LAZ Parking, LLC, from Fiscal Year 2021-22 through Fiscal Year 2025-26; (3) Clarify the obligation of LAZ Parking, LLC, to provide automobile liability insurance coverage for City-owned vehicles (i.e. Trolleys) used to provide transit services at an estimated cost of $375,000 per year in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26; (4) Authorize the City Manager to increase the total contract authority under Agreement #21-38 from $10,621,219 to $16,010,219 for the five-year initial term; (5) Approve a transfer from the Parking Fund to the Transit Fund in the amount of $375,000; (6) Appropriate $375,000 in the Transit Fund to cover the cost of insurance for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and (7) Find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agenda Report
11. AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AGE WELL SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND LAGUNA BEACH SENIORS Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding with Age Well Senior Services, Inc. and Laguna Beach Seniors to ensure the continued delivery of vital senior services and meal programs at the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Senior Center.
Agenda Report
12. RECREATION FACILITY RESERVATION PROGRAM AND FEE SCHEDULE UPDATES Recommendations:
(1) Approve the updated facility reservation program and fee schedule for the Community & Recreation Center and Lang Park Community Center, including provision for community rental of the former library space, and for small wedding ceremonies in the chapel at the Community & Recreation Center; (2) Revise the parking threshold for Temporary Use Permits at the Community & Recreation Center from 40 “participants” to 40 “vehicles” to align with operational needs; (3) Direct staff to work with Anneliese Schools to submit a Conditional Use Permit application and prepare a draft lease agreement for the use of the Lang Park Community Center multi-purpose room for a proposed middle school program; (4) Approve amendments to the Commercial Film Permits fee schedule to waive the daily use fee for qualified nonprofit organizations, retroactive to November 1, 2024; and (5) Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Agenda Report
13. AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND D&S PARTNERS LLC, FOR THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 31729 AND 31735 COAST HIGHWAY, LAGUNA BEACH (APNS 658-101-39 AND -40, “TI AMO”) AND DETERMINING SUCH APPROVAL TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
(1) Consider directing staff to incorporate revised terms (i.e., purchase price and closing date) into an amended Purchase and Sale Agreement for 31729 and 31735 Coast Highway; (2) If revised terms are approved, authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement, in a final form as approved by the City Attorney, and to take such further actions as necessary to implement the amended Purchase Agreement; and (3) Determine that such approval is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
Agenda Report
14. A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, POLICIES, AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED LIMITED-TERM EMPLOYEES Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, POLICIES, AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED LIMITED-TERM EMPLOYEES,” to formalize a framework for hiring and managing unrepresented limited-term employees.
Agenda Report
15. UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Recommendation: Approve the proposed modifications to the City’s Capital Asset Policy to incorporate subscription-based IT arrangements and leases. These changes are necessary to align with new accounting standards and improve the City's management of capital assets.
Agenda Report
16. RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH,” approving the Orange County Measure M2 Transportation Improvement Tax Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as certified by the Director of Finance, subject to technical revisions in conformance with Orange County Transportation Authority guidelines; and (2) Authorize the Director of Finance to sign and submit the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
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17. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SLOPE REPAIR AT SUNSET AVENUE, SOUTH OF 10TH AVENUE Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Horizons Construction in the amount of $1,019,055 for construction of the Sunset Avenue Slope Repairs; (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses, and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not to exceed $100,000; and (3) Approve the transfer of an appropriation of $252,000 from the Summit Drive Storm Drain Construction Project to the Sunset Avenue Slope Repair Project, bringing the total project budget to $1,202,000.
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18. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Economic & Planning Systems (“Consultant”) in the amount of $92,600 for a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study; (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $9,300; (3) Approve a transfer from the Capital Improvement Program Fund to the General Fund in the amount of $101,900; (4) Appropriate $101,900 for the contract for Consultant Services for a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study from the City’s General Fund; and (5) Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15060.
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19. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT ACCEPTANCE
Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to accept a $168,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety Grant; and (2) Appropriate $168,000, with a matching increase in estimated grant revenue, to fund overtime salaries and for the purchase of equipment and supplies related to a Driving Under the Influence Enforcement and Awareness Program, and Traffic Safety Enforcement.
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20. APPROVAL OF 2024 MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR 1391 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY; AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15331 Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15331, A MILLS ACT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE HOSTORIC PROPERTY AT 1391 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY (“COAST LIQUOR”), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY”; (2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Contract with the owner(s) of the subject property; and (3) Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331, and direct staff to cause the notice of exemption to be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse.
Agenda Report
Public Comments
Public Comment
21. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE’S LEASE AGREEMENT Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an amendment to the 2003 lease agreement with the Laguna Playhouse to address a short-term loan of $20,000 given to the Playhouse for emergency roof and ductwork repair.
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. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE, AND SECTION 15265(C) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and:
(1) Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and section 15265(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and (2) Waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTIONS 21080.17 AND 15265(C) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.” Agenda Report
23. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and:
(1) Find that the adoption of the proposed urgency ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080.17; and (2) Waive full reading and adopt by title only an Urgency Ordinance titled, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE.” Agenda Report
24. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY’S PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2307 & 2535 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD (APNS: 632-101-10 AND 632-091-12) AND DETERMINING SUCH APPROVAL EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
1. Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY AND GEORGE R. BURKHARDT TRUST B AND GEORGE R BURKHARDT TRUST C, FOR THE SALE OF 2307 & 2535 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, LAGUNA BEACH (APNS: 632-101-10 AND 632-091-12), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT, AND DETERMINING THAT SUCH APPROVAL IS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT";
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute ancillary Escrow and Purchase Agreements-related documents, in a final form as approved by the City Attorney, as may be required for the City to facilitate the obligations of the Purchase Agreements;
3. Discuss and provide direction on potential assignment of the Purchase Agreements, and authorize staff to work with the Ad Hoc Committee and potential third party entities/assignees for terms relating to: (a) assignment; and (b) financing for a loan for the third party/assignee’s acquisition of the Properties, and direct the City Attorney to prepare all assignment and loan documents, as deemed necessary for furtherance of an assignment and financing;
4. Return to the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting with additional information, including assignment and loan documents, if assignment is determined to be feasible; and
5. Transfer an appropriation of $45,600 from the Capital Improvement Fund Future City Facilities Fund Project to the General Fund Contractual Services for due diligence services.
Agenda Report
Public Comments
Public Comments
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M, AND
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024
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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.