City Council Meeting Wrap-Up

Grossman is asking for more than $2 million for police conduct during his transportation to Orange County Jail on Sept. 22, 2011, when he claims he was seated backward in a vehicle after telling the transporting officer he got sick in that position. About 10 minutes into the ride, Grossman said he was sweating, nauseous and felt like he was having a heart attack. The Fire Department was called, and he was taken to a hospital, Grossman claimed.

Pulled for discussion:

•Installation of "Streamline Bench" at 237 Ocean Ave. was continued to the April 17 meeting.

The continuation was requested by Rollinger, who said she would prefer to have the council see all of the entries. Iseman asked to have the models brought in for review by the council. Approved 3-1, Egly opposed.

•$15,929 to Ironwood Plumbing for the purchase and installation of a hot water heater for the Community Pool. Approved 4-0.

•Approval of a resolution proclaiming November 1-7, 2012, as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Laguna Beach, and a contribution of $500 from city funds to assist with the printing/publication costs for the event. Approved 4-0.

•Amendment to an agreement between the city and the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Broadway Beautification Project.

OCTA requested two changes: imposition of a one-year application moratorium on recipients that do not aggressively pursue the use of the funds and permission to use the full amount of the granted funds even if the project doesn't cost that much.

The staff opined that the city benefited from the changes and recommended approval of the amendment. Approved 4-0.

•A $26,000 contract with Pyro for annual Fourth of July fireworks. Approved 4-0.

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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS

Items require separate discussion and citizen input, if desired, before the council makes a determination.

PTC appointments

Rebecca Clifford and Aaron Talarico were appointed to the Parking, Traffic and Circulation Committee for terms that expire February 28, 2014.

Although youthful looking, Clifford has been a practicing attorney for five years. She said it is important for young people to get involved in the community.

Talarico is an urban environmental planner who has lived in Laguna for 25 years. He previously served on the Recreation Committee and was head coach of the Laguna Beach High School boys' tennis team for six years.