City Council Meeting Wrap-Up

The council approved California Coastal Commission required modifications to the city zoning ordinance and an amendment to the Local Coastal Program related to temporary use permits.

"This came out of the Business Task Force to make it easier for businesses to get over-the-counter TUP approval," said Pearson, who co-chaired task force.

The council also adopted a resolution requesting the commission to certify Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan amendment 2012-5.

Civic Arts District expansion, 5-0

City staff will prepare a report to the council on a proposal to amend the Downtown Specific Plan to include ACT V and the Laguna College of Art & Design in the Civic Arts District.

The expansion on the northwestern side of Laguna Canyon Road was one of the priority projects confirmed at the Feb. 28 council meeting.

"We adopted the Civic Arts District over 10 years ago and one of the things we wanted to do but couldn't was include the college," said Pearson.

At that time, the city did not own the land on which the college and parking lot are located. The area was subsequently annexed, making the expansion possible.

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Closed Session

Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, including the operation of the Alternate Sleeping Location and whether to initiate litigation on hedge height claim enforcement

Conference with real property negotiators on the price and terms of agreement for the lease of the Irvine Bowl Park, most often referred to as the Festival of Arts Grounds, and for the lease of the Laguna Playhouse

Rollinger, Boyd and Pietig are negotiating on behalf of the city.

Any action taken by the council in closed session must be reported publicly. None was announced.

—Compiled by Barbara Diamond from information provided by the City Clerk's Office