Laguna Beach — 2025-07-22

1. \nPROCLAMATION FOR PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH\nRecommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing the month of July as Parks Make Life Better!® Month.\nProclamation\n1.5 HONORING LAGUNA’S OWN NYJAH HUSTON – 2024 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST IN SKATEBOARDING (MEN’S STREET EVENT)

10. \nLAGUNA BEACH AMNESTY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM TO LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS MEETING CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378\nRecommendations:\n(1) Create a formal program, named “Laguna Beach Amnesty ADU Program,” and authorize City staff to create and publicize a brochure detailing the program as proposed in the staff report; and\n(2) Find the action is not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

11. \nOPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ELEMENT UPDATE, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR WATERCOURSE MAPPING, AND FORMATION OF AN OSCE UPDATE AD HOC; AND FINDING ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15306\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the Community Development Department to issue a Request for Qualifications for consulting services to prepare updated watercourse mapping for the Open Space and Conservation Element (OSCE) Update project;\n(2) Form an Ad Hoc committee consisting of Councilmember Hallie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill to assist and coordinate with City staff and community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive OSCE Update recommendation for City Council consideration;\n(3) Find recommended actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection).

12. \nPARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS\nRecommendations:\n(1) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install parking restrictions on Hillcrest Drive by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON HILLCREST DRIVE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”;\n(2) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to convert 3-minute passenger loading zones to 3-Hour metered parking on Laguna Avenue by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONVERTING 3-MINUTE PASSENGER LOADING ZONES TO 3-HOUR METERED PARKING ON LAGUNA AVENUE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”;\n(3) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install parking restrictions on Catalina Avenue by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CATALINA AVENUE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”; and\n(4) Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to install parking restrictions on Virginia Way by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON VIRGINIA WAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304.”

13. \nCITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 25-0697 TO MODIFY THE APPROVED EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS BY AMENDING THE PRIOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN REVIEW 24-0890 FOR THE FOREST AVENUE MALL AT 332-334 FOREST AVENUE IN THE CBD-1 (RESIDENT SERVING) AND CBD-2 (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL) DISTRICTS OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1)\nRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 25-0697 TO MODIFY THE APPROVED EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS BY AMENDING THE PRIOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN REVIEW 24-0890 FOR THE FOREST AVENUE MALL AT 332-334 FOREST AVENUE IN THE CBD-1 AND CBD-2 DISTRICTS OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 25-0697 AS PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT BY ALLOWING THE EXISTING BRICK TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH THE REMAINING BUILDING SURFACES AND STRIKING A REQUIREMENT TO ADD A TRIM COLOR, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1)”.

14. \nAPPROVAL OF LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN\nRecommendations:\n(1) Approve the proposed Library Capital Improvement Plan developed jointly with the County of Orange;\n(2) Authorize staff to submit the approved Plan to the County by August 1, 2025, in accordance with the Lease Agreement;\n(3) Appropriate $750,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund with a matching increase in estimated revenue for the immediate improvements to the Laguna Beach Library; and\n(4) Find that the Library Capital Improvement Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15378 or 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

15. \nRATIFICATION OF FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION SIDE LETTER RELATED TO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE PAY, UPDATES TO MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION, AND REVISED CITY SALARY SCHEDULE\nRecommendations:\n(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LAGUNA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION”;\n(2) 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 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES”; and\n(3) Approve an updated salary schedule by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.”

16. \nRATIFICATION OF SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE LAGUNA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION – POLICE UNIT, RESPECTIVELY, REGARDING A MODIFICATION TO THE PROCESS FOR APPEALS OF CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY MATTERS\nRecommendations:\n(1) Adopt the Resolution, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND, RESPECTIVELY, THE LAGUNA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION, AND LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT – POLICE UNIT ASSOCIATION TO AMEND THE PROCESS FOR APPEALS OF CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY MATTERS”; and\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to sign each employee association’s Side Letter of Agreement.

17. \nSERVICE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with Infinity Technologies for Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Services in an amount not to exceed $120,000;\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents to implement the agreement; and\n(3) Find that the award of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

18. \nDISCUSSION OF PROPOSED PUMP TRACK\nRecommendations:\n(1) Direct staff further as to a site selection for the pump track, including Moulton Meadows Park and any other areas as suggested by the public or Council or Recreation Committee. Direction may include initiating a feasibility study and site evaluation;\n(2) Where applicable, direct staff to coordinate with the County of Orange to explore potential land?transfer agreements for a preferred site(s); and\n(3) Coordinate with Orange County Mountain Bike Association to explore grant and fundraising opportunities;

19. \nPUBLIC MEETING FOR PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2021-1 (WEST STREET)\nRecommendations:\n(1) Hear public comments on proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street);\n(2) Receive a report of updated project costs and purchase methods of municipal bonds; and\n(3) Provide direction to staff on the purchase method of municipal bonds, assuming an estimated bond proceeds amount of $4-5 million.

2. \nMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS\nRecommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of June 11, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 24, 2025.\nMinutes

20. \nAMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP FOR REVISED SCOPE OF WORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; AND FINDING ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment, all in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with De Novo Planning Group for the modified and additional tasks associated with the preparation of a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, for a $388,300 increase, at a total cost not to exceed $709,749; and\n(2) Find that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

21. \nPLACEMENT OF THE SEWER SERVICE FEE AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL\nRecommendation: Confirm the assessments for the sewer service fees and authorize transmittal of these assessments to the County of Orange for placement on the 2025-26 County Tax Roll and find the same exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).

22.\nA. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 25-0779 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 23-0151 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND TO EXPAND AN EXISTING PARKING LOT TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN PARKING SPACES AT 359 THIRD STREET IN THE CBD-O (OFFICE) DISTRICT OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4)\nRecommendations:\n1. Conduct the public hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and all evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 25-0779 and Coastal Development Permit 23- 0151, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under section 15304 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and\n2. Adopt a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 25-0779 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 23-0151 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND TO EXPAND AN EXISTING PARKING LOT TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN PARKING SPACES AT 359 THIRD STREET, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304", upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Design Review 25-0779 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0151 and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

3. \nAPPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS \nWarrant #1: $3,589,675.14 07/04/2025 \nCalPERS 23: $ 387,260.17 06/24/2025 \n$3,976,935.31 \nPayroll #26: $2,364,372.01 06/27/2025 \nTotal $6,341,307.32\nRecommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.

4. \nPLANNING DIVISION UPDATE AND WORKLOAD SUMMARY THROUGH JULY 7, 2025\nRecommendation: Receive and file the Planning Division Update and Workload Summary, which covers the period from September 2024 through July 7, 2025.

5. \nADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN\nRecommendation: Adopt the Resolution approving the City’s 2025 Sewer System Management Plan, titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FIND THIS ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061.”

6. \nAUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF HARDWARE UPGRADES FOR EXISTING VENTEK PARKING PAYSTATIONS AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the City Manager to purchase hardware upgrades for 27 VenTek International, Inc. parking paystations from Pacific Parking Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $260,885; and\n(2) Find the recommended action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.

7. \nAWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRASH & RECYCLING RECEPTACLE SERVICES\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Quality Commercial Cleaning dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance, Inc. for a two-year term commencing August 1, 2025, to provide trash receptacle, recycling receptacle, and litter control services for various public locations throughout the CITY for a total annual not-to-exceed amount of $550,070 annually; and\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute up to two (2) additional one-year extensions, subject to satisfactory performance, with an annual cost increase not to exceed the percentage change in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region.

8. \nRED FLAG FIRE SAFE PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN BLUEBIRD CANYON AND CANYON ACRES DRIVE NEIGHBORHOODS\nRecommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RED FLAG FIRE SAFE PARKING RESTRICTION PROGRAM IN THE BLUEBIRD CANYON AND CANYON ACRES DRIVE NEIGHBORHOODS AND FINDING THE ACTION IS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”? establishing a Red Flag Fire Safe parking restriction program in the Bluebird Canyon neighborhood and on Canyon Acres Drive.

9. \nAWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MANHOLE LINING REHABILITATION\nRecommendations:\n(1) Approve and authorize the City to execute a sole source contract with Hydro-Klean, LLC DBA HK Solutions Group, LLC, in the amount of $116,750, for manhole lining rehabilitation;\n(2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $11,675; and\n(3) Find that the award of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines.