Laguna Beach — 2023-09-26

1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS HUNGER ACTION\nMONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH\nRecommendation: Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2023 as Hunger\nAction Month in the City of Laguna Beach.\nProclamation

10. WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISION TO\nDENY DESIGN REVIEW 22-1996 AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT\nPERMIT 22-1997 AT 1502 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE\nRecommendation: Accept the property owner’s withdrawal of the appeal of Design\nReview Board decision denying Design Review 22-1996 and Revocable\nEncroachment Permit 22-1997 and refund the appeal fee.\nStaff Report\nREGULAR ORDER\nThe Regular Order of Business section of the Agenda is designed for items that will require separate\ndiscussion and citizen input before the City Council makes a determination of the items.

11. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY\nAPPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR PROPOSED\nUNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2014-2 (WOODS\nCOVE)\nRecommendations:\n(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF\nTHE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS\n9/21/23, 3:35 PM lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=2444\nINTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN\nIMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT\nDISTRICT NO. 2014-2 (WOODS COVE)”;\n(2) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF\nTHE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY\nADOPTING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT\nAND APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO\nIMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT\nDISTRICT NO. 2014-2 (WOODS COVE)”;\n(3) Appoint the December 12, 2023, City Council Meeting for a public hearing\nregarding proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2014-2;\n(4) Acknowledge the intent to contribute $1,578,117 for the General Benefit cost, if\nthe district is approved and prior to bonds being sold; and\n(5) Authorize the City Manager to sign and return ballots in support of the\nproposed assessment district for two City-owned parcels, located within the district\nat Fire Station No. 2 (APN 644-271-01) and Bluebird Park (APN 644-222-01).\nStaff Report\nPublic Comments

12. CITY COUNCIL 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE\nRecommendation: Review and approve the City Council meeting schedule for\ncalendar year 2024.\nStaff Report\nPUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL

13. APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 20-5984, DESIGN\nREVIEW 20-5985, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20-5986, VARIANCE\n23-0523, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 23-0726 TO\nDEMOLISH AN EXISTING CAR WASH FACILITY AND CONSTRUCT A\nNEW MIXED-USE RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 1890 SOUTH\nCOAST HIGHWAY\nRecommendations:\n(1) Overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 20-\n5984, Design Review 20-5985, Coastal Development Permit 20-5986, Variance 23-\n0523, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 23-0726; and\n(2) Remand the project to the Planning Commission and direct staff to prepare an\nInitial Study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.\nStaff Report

3. WARRANT LISTING\nWarrants: $ 2,218,919.44 8/18/23\n$ 5,211,159.12 9/01/23\n$ 7,430,078.56\nPayroll #4 $ 1,834,977.90 8/25/23\nPayroll #5 $ 2,028,874.85 9/08/23\n$ 3,863,852.75\nTotal $11,293,931.31\nStaff Report

4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY\nRecommendations:\n(1) Reject claim #23-19 filed by Gloria Casabona;\n(2) Reject claim #23-20 filed by Jeffrey White; and\n(3) Reject claim #GHC0060658 filed by Patricia Lockwood.\nStaff Report

5. CITY TREASURER’S MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE AND\nJULY 2023\nRecommendation: It is recommended by the City Treasurer that the City Council\nreceive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for June and July 2023.\nStaff Report

6. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2023 AS CHILDHOOD\nCANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH\nRecommendation: Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2023 as Childhood\nCancer Awareness Month in Laguna Beach.\nProclamation

7. PURCHASE OF NETWORK SWITCHES FOR THE LAGUNA BEACH\nCOMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER\nRecommendation: Authorize the City Manager to purchase four CISCO computer\n9/21/23, 3:35 PM lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=2444\nnetwork switches, including support subscriptions for three years, licensing, and\nrequired hardware, from Presidio in the amount not-to-exceed $82,436.\nStaff Report

8. CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY\nRecommendations:\n(1) Approve a concert at Heisler Park on Friday, October 6, 2023;\n(2) Authorize the use of amplified sound during the concert; and\n(3) Authorize the City Manager to approve any revisions to the location or dates of\nthe performance, if required.\nStaff Report

9. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 23-0323 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT\nPERMIT 2023-1613 (2900 & 2920 ALEXANDER ROAD, APN’S: 656-168-17, 18\n& 19)\nRecommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY\nCOUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE\nADJUSTMENT 23-0323 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-1613 AT\n2900 & 2920 ALEXANDER ROAD, APN’S: 656-168-17, 18 & 19.”\nStaff Report