AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 through December 31, 2024, and $500 commencing on January 1, 2025, made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves Courtesy Virtual Broadcast: Please take notice that the City also plans to broadcast the meeting via the below listed mediums. These virtual broadcast mediums are also provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible or uninterrupted. Thus, in order to guarantee live-time viewing, members of the public are encouraged to attend in person.
1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings
2. Cox cable channel 852
3. Online on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsj8cEM7IvTH6p4uf3NUzQ Public Participation: You may submit comments in person on any agenda item or any item not on the agenda. You may also submit written comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda via mail to the City Clerk at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651 or by email to [email protected] or by using this comment form: Comment Form. In order to allow sufficient time for members of the City Council and staff to review and consider your written comments, written comments will be accepted for consideration up until the close of business (i.e., 5:30 p.m.) on the business day before the date on which this public meeting is scheduled. Written comments WILL NOT be read aloud during the City Council Meeting. Please note that written comments are posted on the City’s website, so do not include any personal information you do not want posted on the web. Any comments received after the deadline for submittal may not become part of the public record for that meeting. For comments submitted on a topic not on the agenda, please indicate that you would like your comments included in the official record for this meeting.
ALEX ROUNAGHI, Mayor
MARK ORGILL, Mayor Pro Tem
HALLIE JONES, Councilmember
SUE KEMPF, Councilmember
BOB WHALEN, Councilmember
DAVE KIFF, City Manager
MEGAN GARIBALDI, City Attorney
LAURA PARISI, City Treasurer
ANN MARIE McKAY, City Clerk
***REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.***
A.
ROLL CALL – 5:00 P.M.
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Jones
C.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S).
A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
D.
PRESENTATIONS. The City Council shall from time to time recognize individuals and organizations and present awards or Certificates of Appreciation, or receive special presentations, as previously scheduled and described below.
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 15, 2025 AS WORLD ARTS DAY Recommendation: Approve the Proclamation recognizing April 15, 2025 as World Arts Day.
Proclamation
2. RECOGNITION OF SENIOR PUBLIC WORKS ANALYST & SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR, ELIZABETH VAZQUEZ-AVILA’S RETIREMENT
3. PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY RAFTELIS Recommendation: receive a presentation from Finance Department staff and Raftelis providing an overview of the Finance Department and Financial Operations Organizational Assessment, and offer any comments or guidance for further review, including but not limited to: (1) the 20 recommendations noted – such as having two distinct divisions and a 10-year financial forecast; (2) improving communication with and clarifying duties of the elected City Treasurer; and (3) the functions and service of the Citizens Audit Review and Investment Advisory Committee.
Agenda Report
E.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE COUNCIL AGENDA.
As may be deemed necessary by the City Manager, agenda items may from time to time be deleted from the agenda; in such event, the City Manager shall endeavor to provide as much advance notice to the community as reasonably possible about the removal of such items. Agenda items may only be added in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
F.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS.
The City Council shall consider Public Comments, of up to three minutes each as determined by the Mayor and for a total of 45 minutes, from the audience concerning items not appearing on the agenda. Public comments beyond 45 minutes shall be reconvened at the conclusion of public hearings. In accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. Speaker cards may be used by the City Clerk?s Office for the orderly conduct of the meeting; those not completing speaker cards may speak after those who completed speaker cards. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
G.
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER.
This is a time for brief updates to the public from the City Council and the City Manager on various City matters.
H.
CONSENT CALENDAR. All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the City staff, or a member of the public requests removal of an item (please identify the item by its number) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and that person shall be identified and noted in the minutes for the item. Once any additions or removals are made, the City Council will vote to approve all items remaining on the Consent Calendar. Any item that was removed will be considered following the action on the Consent Calendar; each speaker shall have up to three minutes, and may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).
4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the City Council approve the Regular Meeting of the City Council of March 11, 2025, and the special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board of March 12, 2025.
Draft Minutes
5. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Warrant #19: $ 3,630,942.66 02/28/2025
Warrant #20: $465,713.78 03/04/2025
$ 4,096,646.44
Payroll #18: $ 1,756,721.76 03/07/2025
Total: $ 5,853,378.20
Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Agenda Report
6. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT (JANUARY 2025)
Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2025 monthly investment report, with submissions from the City Treasurer, Laura Parisi, and the City’s longer-term investment manager, Meeder Investments.
Agenda Report
7. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(1) Reject Claim #25-01 filed by Danielle Armenta;
(2) Reject Claim #24-61 filed by Kara Bullene and Peter Vetter; and (3) Reject Claim #24-46 filed by Iris and Steven Pastor.
Agenda Report
8. SECOND AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR SMART PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to Agreement #19-39 with Frogparking, Inc., extending the expiration date to April 2, 2026, for an additional amount not-to-exceed $95,814.47; (2) Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals for a new Smart Parking Guidance System; and (3) Find this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agenda Report
9. ACCEPTANCE OF FEMA GRANT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH FUEL MODIFICATION ZONES 16 AND 19 Recommendation: Accept the FEMA/Cal OES grant funding of $334,102.50 for hazard mitigation in Fuel Modification Zones 16 and 19.
Agenda Report
10. ACCEPTANCE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SMALL PROJECTS GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING, AND RECOVERY Recommendations:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to accept a $50,000 grant from the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery; and (2) Approve an appropriation of $50,000 with a matching increase in estimated grant revenues to assist with a targeted household hazardous waste education campaign that includes multi-media materials to promote source reduction, proper use, and disposal of household hazardous waste.
Agenda Report
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPLICATIONS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS,” authorizing the City Manager to file an application and claim with the Orange County Transportation Authority for $1,495,894.78 from the Local Transportation Fund, and to file amendments as necessary due to budget adjustments or any changes in the City’s apportionment of Local Transportation Funds; and (2) Find said action not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Agenda Report
12. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT NETWORK CABLING IMPROVEMENTS Recommendations:
(1) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intelinet, Inc., in the amount of $287,500, for the construction of the Police Department Network Cabling Improvements; (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $57,500; and (3) Approve the transfer of an appropriation of $45,000 from the Furniture, Fixture, Equipment Replacement account to the Police Department Network Cabling Improvements project, bringing the total project budget to $345,000.
Agenda Report
13. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COUNTYWIDE MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laguna Beach and the County of Orange for use of the Countywide Mass Notification System for the term of December 30, 2024, through December 30, 2029.
Agenda Report
14. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE, AND SECTION 15265(C) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES Recommendations: Open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and waive second full reading and adopt by title only an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 25.17 OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 AND SECTION 15265(C) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.” Agenda Report
15. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADDING PROPOSED CHAPTER 10.16 TO THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING E-BIKES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION DEVICES IN THE CITY Recommendations:
(1) Introduce and waive first reading for an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.16 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION CONVEYANCES) TO TITLE 10 (TRAFFIC) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS ON THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY, AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT REQUIRING FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; (2) Direct staff to return with the Ordinance for a second reading at the April 8, 2025, Regular City Council meeting; and (3) Find that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) because it does not qualify as a "project" under CEQA, or in the alternative, finding the Ordinance exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).
Agenda Report
16. LAGUNA CANYON ROAD COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE AND VISIT FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Recommendations:
(1) For the month of April 2025, designate Mayor Rounaghi as a temporary substitute for Council Member Whalen on the Council Ad Hoc Committee relating to Laguna Canyon Road; (2) Clarify the discussion points that Ad Hoc Committee members can make during an upcoming meeting with members of the California Transportation Commission; and (3) The Ad Hoc Committee members report back at a future Council meeting regarding the meeting with the CTC and results of the tour.
Agenda Report
17. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRASSROOTSLAB FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES Recommendations:
(1) Approve the renewal of the Consultant Services Agreement with GrassrootsLab to continue providing public information and education services; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s approval.
Agenda Report
18. AMENDED AND RESTATED PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Service Agreement with SDI Presence, LLC., for Information Technology services for the Police, Fire, and Marine Safety Departments.
Agenda Report
19. CITIZENS’ AUDIT REVIEW AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AUDIT Recommendation: The Citizens’ Audit Review and Investment Advisory Committee recommends that the City Council receive and file the Citizens’ Audit Review and Investment Advisory Committee Annual Report on the results of the audit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Agenda Report
20. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.76 (REPORT OF REAL PROPERTY RECORDS), RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CONTENT OF REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE, AND FORM OF REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE; AND FINDING ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) Recommendations:
(1) Waive full reading and introduce by title only the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.76 (REPORT OF REAL PROPERTY RECORDS) TO REQUIRE A LOCAL DISCLOSURE RATHER THAN A REAL PROPERTY REPORT AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)”; (2) Adopt Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFYING THE REQUIRED CONTENT FOR THE REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.76 (REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE); AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)”; (3) Approve the form of Real Property Disclosure; and
(4) Find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) Agenda Report
I.
REGULAR BUSINESS.
This section is for a wide variety of matters generally worthy of separate discussion such as the consideration of ordinances for introduction, resolutions, extraordinary policy and business matters, staff reports and recommendations. The presiding officer will take public comment on each Regular Business item. Each speaker shall have up to three minutes for each agendized Regular Business item, as may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
21. REVIEW OF LOCAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF HOMELESS SERVICES Recommendations:
(1) Offer comments and guidance as to whether the City should continue operating the Alternative Sleeping Location (ASL) beyond June 30, 2025, and under what conditions: Option 1. Locally Verified Shelter Option 2. Close the Shelter
Option 3. Local Preference with Cost Sharing Focus
Option 4. Locals Preference first, then Others Experiencing Homelessness (Current Model); (2) Discuss and consider authorizing the closure of the ASL’s daytime drop-in program across all options effective July1, 2025; and (3) Approve the continuation of the Project Homecoming Program, resources permitting.
Agenda Report
Public Comment
Public Comment
22. PROMENADE ON FOREST / DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 11.70 (SLOW STREETS PROGRAM) TO TITLE 11 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE SLOW STREETS PROGRAM Recommendations:
(1) Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.70 (SLOW STREETS PROGRAM) TO TITLE 11 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE SLOW STREETS PROGRAM AND FINDING THE ACTION IS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.25”; (2) Direct staff to return with the Ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the April 8, 2025, City Council meeting; (3) Direct staff to draft a Resolution memorializing the designation of the lower portion of Forest Avenue as a “Slow Street” and closing the lower portion of Forest to vehicular traffic, and bring the draft resolution to the April 8, 2025, City Council meeting; (4) Direct staff to apply for a coastal development permit for any closure of the lower portion of Forest to vehicular traffic as a pre-requisite to the City Council adopting a resolution closing the lower portion of Forest to vehicular traffic; and (5) Find actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.25.
Agenda Report
Public Comment
Public Comment
23. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY; AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendations:
(1) Adopt the Resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEGAN GARIBALDI AS CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND MEGAN GARIBALDI, AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign such agreement; (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 (3) Approve an updated salary schedule by adopting “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.” Agenda Report
Public Comment
24. MODIFY THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO ESTABLISH THREE ON-STREET PUBLIC PARKING SPACES ALONG THE 1200 BLOCK OF BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THREE NEW ON-STREET PUBLIC PARKING SPACES ALONG THE 1200 BLOCK OF BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303”, establishing one parallel on-street public parking space adjacent to 1260 Bluebird Canyon Drive (APN: 644-353-13) and two parallel on-street public parking spaces adjacent 1200 Bluebird Canyon Drive (APN: 644-353-14), and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303.
Agenda Report
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COUNCILMEMBER ITEM(S).
The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members of the City Council in accordance with Resolution No. 24.011, as it may be amended.
L.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to:
THE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
FOLLOWED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
AT 4:00 P.M. AND REGULAR MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, during normal business hours.
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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Laguna Beach Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 25, 2025
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***CLOSED SESSION - 3:30P.M.***
A.
ROLL CALL - 3:30 p.m.
B.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS:
Public Comment can be provided at 3:30 p.m. on any item on the Closed Session agenda, in Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, then the City Council will convene in Conference Room A for the Closed Session
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Five (5) cases:
(1) Dornin v. City of Laguna Beach, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01183025-CU-WM-CJC (2) Flores v. City of Laguna Beach, USDC Case No. 8:24-cv-01898-JVS-KESx (3) Workers’ Compensation Claim No. 22-164803, 21-155828, Claimant: Darin Germaine (4) Workers’ Compensation Claim No. 22-166593, 21-158824, Claimant: David McGill (5) Workers’ Compensation Claim No. 18-133789, 21-159588, Claimant: George Ramos
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Dave Kiff, City Manager; Aggie Nesh, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Laguna Beach Municipal Employee Association
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 496-111-27, Laguna Beach, CA Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Party: David Perry, President of the Board, Festival of the Arts Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C.
RECESS FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION