Pulled for discussion:
•Second reading of an ordinance that amended the municipal code related to second residential units and a request for California Coastal Commission certification. Approved 4-1, Iseman opposed.
Iseman opposed the ordinance because it lacked Design Review Board oversight. Resident Chris Prelitz also opposed the lack of oversight.
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REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Items require separate discussion and citizen input, if desired, before the council makes a determination.
Weed abatement assessments, approved 5-0
The council approved the addition to property owners' tax bills of city-expended funds to remove weeds from their properties The total amount came to $14,592.39, with $1,168,95 the highest individual assessment and $202.15 the lowest, including labor, debris removal and administration fees.
Commission gets building height limit request, approved 5-0
Mayor Pro Tem Verna Rollinger's request to re-adopt the 36-foot height limit on buildings in town was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration.
The specific verbiage was eliminated when an ordinance was adopted in 2008 that set heights for every zone in the city.
State law requires the Planning Commission to consider zoning ordinance amendments before the council can take action.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items require separate discussion and citizen input, if desired, before the council makes a determination.
Sewer, refuse fees placed on county tax roll, 5-0
Laguna Beach residents are assessed for sewer service and trash collection on their annual property tax bill.
The council confirmed the assessments and authorized the assessments to the county for place on the 2012-13 county tax roll.
Appeal denied, 5-0
