Laguna Beach City Council Minutes May 20, 2025
MINUTES
LAGUNA BEACH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 20, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was called to order on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, Mayor Rounaghi presiding.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones, Kempf, Whalen, Orgill, Rounaghi PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Hallie Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
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SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL LIABLIITY LITIGATION UPDATE:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of cases: Twenty-four (24)
Steinmetz, Tobia (GHC0035700, City Claim No. 21-11); Woodworth, Donna (GHC0035749, City Claim No. 21-08); Barnes, Erica (GHC0043242, City Claim No. 22- 16); Chaney, Carolyn (GHC0046608, City Claim No. 22-31); Valencia, Kennette (GHC0047697, City Claim No. 22-41); Fadel, Sami (GHC0045387, City Claim No. 22-27); Kenney, Karen (GHC0049855, City Claim No. 22-52); Thomas, Donald (GHC0050248, City Claim No. 23-03 & 24-12); Bazter-Payne, Rene (GHC0062483, City Claim No. 23-28); Johnson, Charles (GHC0066798, City Claim No. 24-01 & 24-02); Cilano, Christine (GHC0066798, City Claim No. 24-01 & 24-02); Flores, Cindy (GHC0067574, City Claim No. 24-04); Villegas, Mia (GHC0067574, City Claim No. 24-04); Hurtado, Alejandra (GHC0067574, City Claim No. 24-04); Aflague, Jason (GHC0067574, City Claim No. 24- 04); Miller, Zachary (GHC0067574, City Claim No. 24-04); Dobro, Maxine (GHC0067795, City Claim No. 24-06); Donath, Cecile (GHC0068588, City Claim No. 24-09); Altig, Robin (GHC0072565, City Claim No. 24-37); Palacios, Elizabeth (GHC0077450, City Claim No. 24-47 & 24-48); Cruz, Luis (GHC0077450, City Claim No. 24-47 & 24-48); Delong, Ginger (GHC0077550, City Claim No. 24-49); Wayne, Nancy (GHC0080746, City Claim No. N/A); and Ketzel, Hunter (GHC0075349, City Claim No. 24-38).
SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL LIABLIITY CLAIMS UPDATE:
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3))
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Number of Claims/Potential Cases: Fifty (50)
Names of Claims: South Coast Water (GHC0052571, City Claim No. 23-11); Saeedi, Sepehr (GHC0060170, City Claim No. N/A); Delorme, Scott (GHC0060170, City Claim No. N/A); Hutcheon, Scott (GHC0072449, City Claim No. 24-25 & 25-08); Leitner, Harry (GHC0075237, City Claim No. 24-37); Wahab, Juni (GHC0076017, City Claim No. 24-40); Echeverria, Brenda (GHC0077899, City Claim No. 24-52); Aini, Hasna (GHC0078359, City Claim No. 24-55; 24-56; & 24-59); Nasoordeen, Salma (GHC0078359, City Claim No. 24- 55; 24-56; & 24-59); Peace and Justice Law (GHC0078359, City Claim No. 24-55; 24-56; & 24-59); Kara Bullene & Peter (GHC0078651, City Claim No. 24-61); Raidy, Jack & Cherie (GHC0072449, City Claim No. 24-25 & 25-08); Wawanesa General (GHC0074732, City Claim No. 24-34); Maldonado, Mario (GHC0075239, City Claim No. 24-36); Gharaui, Amir (GHC0076584, City Claim No. 24-44); Pastor, Iris & Steven (GHC0077038, City Claim No. 24-46); Esinger, Katrina (GHC0077652, City Claim No. 24-50); Owens, Cedric (GHC0077874, City Claim No. 24-51); Beresford, John (GHC0077906, City Claim No. 24- 53); Sander, Eriona (GHC0078082, City Claim No. 24-54); Giles, Celeste (GHC0078305, City Claim No. 24-58); Harris, Enich (GHC0078308, City Claim No. 24-57); Chandy, Thomas (GHC0078666, City Claim No. N/A); Hage, Jackie (GHC0078741, City Claim No. 24-62); Weisman-Cohen, Cheryl (GHC0078828, City Claim No. 24-63); Lockwood, Dennis (GHC0079309, City Claim No. 24-64); Rezvanpanah, Mina (GHC0079344, City Claim No. 24-65); Rosas, Brandon (GHC0079344, City Claim No. 24-66); Jenal, John (GHC0079482, City Claim No. 24-68); Hegge, Greg (GHC0079489, City Claim No. 24-69); Armenta, Danielle (GHC0079788, City Claim No. 25-01); Licata, Gaspare (GHC0080276, City Claim No. 25-03); Shannon, Michelle (GHC0080463, City Claim No. 25-04); Harrell, Mark (GHC0080888, City Claim No. N/A); Baghbanian, Behnood (GHC0081191, City Claim No. 25-05); South Coast LTD (GHC0081319, City Claim No. 25-06); Saeedi, Sepehr (GHC0081437, City Claim No. N/A); Baker, Anthony (GHC0081680, City Claim No. 25- 07); Lopez, Kendra (GHC0082032, City Claim No. 25-09 & 25-13); Farmers Insurance (GHC0082036, City Claim No. 25-10); Petramala, Michael (GHC0082332, City Claim No. 25-11); State Farm Mutual Ins. Co. (GHC0082032, City Claim No. 25-09 & 25-13); Dias, Eileen (GHC0082855, City Claim No. 25-14); Kahoe, Richard (GHC0083025, City Claim No. 25-15); First Class Glass, Inc (GHC0083266, City Claim No. 25-18); Escalona, Sandra (GHC0083298, City Claim No. 25-17); Ellman, Steven (GHC0083266, City Claim No. 25- 18); Dune Drifter, LLC (GHC0083433, City Claim No. 25-19); McVicker, Michael (GHC0083503, City Claim No. 25-20); and Loh, Sean (GHC0083623, City Claim No. 25- 21).
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Agency-designated representative: Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: Dave Kiff, City Manager
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
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City Attorney Megan Garibaldi reported that all Councilmembers were present and participated in the discussions, and there was no public comment prior to the City Council convening into the Closed Session. Garibaldi reported that the City Council completed the City Manager's performance evaluation, and there was no reportable action on the other Closed Session agenda items.
PRESENTATIONS
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PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
SOCCER TEAM
Adopted the Proclamation recognizing the Laguna Beach High School Boys Soccer Team for their championship season.
LAGUNA BEACH SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION - 2025 YOUNG ARTISTS &
AUTHORS SHOWCASE (YAAS)
Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association presented awards to the 2025 Young Artists & Authors Showcase (YAAS) winners.
ADDITIONS and DELETIONS
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City Manager Dave Kiff suggested that the City Council hear the continuance request for the appeal at the beginning of the meeting.
[Continuance of Appeal A was heard at this time.]
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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Rich Plavetich expressed frustration that City-maintained eucalyptus trees by the Glenneyre parking structure have been allowed to grow into the view from his property.
Mike Beanan, Laguna Bluebelt, submitted a resolution for the City Council to consider, formally supporting Laguna Bluebelt's application to expand the MPA (Marine Protected Area.
Dan Drewnowski, Greg Viviani, Michele Monda, and MJ Abraham spoke against the proposed 10- year renewal of the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District.
Michelle Highberg, Just Gather, thanked everyone that attended the organization's event.
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Kevin Harrison recommended additional enforcement at beaches and provided suggestions to manage capacity.
Billy Fried, KX FM, requested that other organizations be considered as recipients of the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District funds.
Karen Phillipsen, Visit Laguna, reiterated the changes in the organization and operations.
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER *********************************************************************** City Clerk Ann Marie McKay reminded everyone that committee applications are due by 4:00 p.m.
Friday for the June 10 interviews and appointments, and more applications are particularly needed for the Housing & Human Services Committee, Personnel Board, and South Laguna Water & Sewer Advisory Committee.
City Manager Dave Kiff noted upcoming meetings.
Councilmember Sue Kempf commented on visitor impact and changes with Visit Laguna.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill noted the presentation created by Cal Poly students, and reported on the OC Vector Control District meeting and the Heritage Committee meeting, which included Truly Pizza's tenant improvements at the former Madison Square & Garden Café building. Mayor Pro Tem Orgill also listed the various communications he had with members of the public.
Mayor Alex Rounaghi reported on progress towards bipartisan wildfire mitigation reform, commented on the visitor-impact issues, and he reported on meeting with leaders of other coastal cities, such as Malibu, to work together with the California Coastal Commission on reasonable approaches to manage public access to the beach while also protecting natural resources.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Councilmember Sue Kempf, seconded by Mayor Alex Rounaghi, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve items 1 - 9 and 12 - 13.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 6, 2025, and the joint meeting of the City Council and Laguna Beach Unified School District of May 7, 2025. -4-
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4. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Warrant #26: $3,905,918.72 04/25/2025
CaPERS #20: $ 386,488.39 04/29/2025
$4,292,407.11
Payroll #22: $1,763,806.29 05/02/2025
Total: $6.056.213.40
Approved the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
5. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
(1) Rejected Claim #25-07 filed by Anthony Baker;
(2) Rejected Claim #25-14 filed by Eileen Dias;
(3) Rejected Claim #25-05 filed by Behnood Baghbanian;
(4) Rejected Claim #25-11 filed by Michael Petramala; and (5) Rejected Claim #25-06 filed by South Coast Ltd.
6. PLANNING DIVISION UPDATE AND WORKLOAD SUMMARY THROUGH MAY 10, 2025
Received and filed the Planning Division Update and Workload Summary, which covers the period from September 2024 through May 10, 2025.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE WASTE DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT
Authorized the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange on behalf of the City, extending the current agreement by one year and allowing for continued negotiations of a successor agreement.
8. AWARD OF TASK ORDERS FOR THE DESIGN OF BLUEBIRD CANYON SEWER
LIFT STATION RECONSTRUCTION AND VICTORIA II SEWER LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION PROJECTS
(1) Authorized the City Manager to award a task order to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering in the amount of $177,030, for final design of Bluebird Canyon Sewer Lift Station Reconstruction project, and approve project-related expenses and change orders for additional design-related services that may be required in an amount not to exceed $18,000; and
(2) Authorized the City Manager to award a task order to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering in the amount of $117,823, for final design of Victoria II Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation project, and approve project-related expenses and change orders for additional design-related services that may be required in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
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9. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ZONE 6 SIDEWALK REPAIRS (1) Awarded and authorized the City Manager to execute contract #25-28 with Gentry General Engineering Inc., in the amount of $193,920 for the Zone 6 Sidewalk Repairs project;
(2) Authorized the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $19,000; (3) Transferred $95,500 in project savings from the Zone 5 Sidewalk Repairs project and $17,500 in project savings from the Zone 3 Collector Road Rehabilitation project to the Zone 6 Sidewalk Repairs project, to bring the total budget to $213,000; and (4) Found the same exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
10. FIRST READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10.06.090 OF CHAPTER 10.06
OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND UPDATES TO CITY'S PARKING
PENALTY SCHEDULE
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bob Whalen to propose an increase in the fee schedule.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Introduce and waive first reading for an Ordinance titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.06.090 (OBEDIENCE TO SIGNS AND CURB MARKINGS) OF CHAPTER 10.06 (PARKING) OF TITLE 10 (TRAFFIC) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY'S STREET PARKING
RESTRICTIONS AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT";
(2) Adopt Resolution #25.031 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
THE PENALTY SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS TO REFLECT
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10.06.090 OF CHAPTER 10.06 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND OTHER PENALTIES AND FINDING
THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT to reflect amendments to Section 10.06.090 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code, inserting provisions reflecting prohibited parking via AB 413, and other penalty adjustments, as revised by Councilmember Bob Whalen; and (3) Find that the proposed actions are not projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378. -6-
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11. AUTHORITY TO CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY STAFF TO
NEGOTIATE/CONDITIONALLY OFFER CERTAIN FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
AND LEGAL PROTECTIONS TO UTILITIES TO HELP FACILITATE
UNDERGROUNDING THROUGHOUT THE CITY
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bob Whalen to allow staff to describe the item for the public. Staff responded to Councilmembers' questions.
Public Testimony: Mary Locatelli voiced her concerns with the item.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(1) Authorize and direct the City Attorney and City staff to enter into discussions with Southern California Edison and other utilities to help facilitate the undergrounding of utilities throughout the City;
(2) Acknowledge and authorize the City Attorney and City staff to conditionally offer (with future City Council approval required) certain financial contributions and legal protections for purposes of undergrounding utilities; and (3) Direct the City Attorney and City staff to explore and advocate for legislative actions (both State and Federal) that would positively contribute to the goal of undergrounding utilities in the City.
12. ADOPTION OF 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 THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B) (3)
Adopted Ordinance #1716 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)."
13. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR
LEGAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE
LAGUNA BEACH COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
(1) Reviewed and approved Reimbursement Agreement #25-31 for legal services between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach County Water District; and (2) Directed the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
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14. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH BE WELL OC FOR MOBILE MENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES
Presentation and Discussion: Staff and consultants gave a presentation and responded to Councilmembers' questions regarding amendments to the Be Well OC agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Sue Kempf, seconded by Mayor Alex Rounaghi, and carried unanimously 5/0 to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement Vo. 23.023 with Mind OC, doing business as Be Well OC, to revise the deployment mode For mobile mental health services effective July 1. 2025 - June 30. 2026
15. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2021-1 (WEST STREET)
Mayor Alex Rounaghi recused himself due to potential financial impacts to his immediate family members and Councilmember Hallie Jones recused herself from this item pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), due to contributions made to her election campaign exceeding $250 by an agent to the party of the application.
Presentation and Discussion: Staff and consultants gave a presentation and responded to Councilmembers' questions.
Public Testimony: Paul Noring, Justine Bosnich, Max Vahid, Douglas Warner, Jeff Randolf, Mark Dowel, Lisa Bell, Stia Mork, Julie Gallo, Martin Shotz, Rob Crawford, Carrie Reynolds, John Gillesby, Jill Lockhart, and Christy Miller stated that they supported the proposed recommendations. Robin Hall said she favored the proposed project; however, she stated that she did not support the amount of funds contributed by the city. Mary Locatelli voiced concerns about the policy. Roxanne Degarmo, Betsy Kline, Manny Vincent, and Sharon Lyons commented that they did not support the Underground Utility Assessment District. Caren and Steve Liuzzi asked for a compromise.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 3/0 to:
(1) Adopt Resolution #25.032 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (WEST STREET)," with Section 14 revised as recommended by Councilmember Bob Whalen; (2) Adopt Resolution #25.033 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ADOPTING,
CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO
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IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (WEST STREET)," with the public meeting in July also noted in the resolution;
(3) Appoint the September 23, 2025, City Council Meeting for a public hearing regarding proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1; (4) Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Sue Kempf, and carried unanimously 3/0 to acknowledge the intent to contribute $1,415,072, if the district is approved, and prior to bonds being sold;
(5) Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill, seconded by Councilmember Sue Kempf, and carried unanimously 3/0 to direct the City Manager to cast ballots in favor for the three City-owned parcels located within the district at Village Green Park (APNs 056-086-01, 056-086-02, and 056-086-36), and authorize the City Manager to sign and return the ballots to the City Clerk; and
(6) The City Council provided direction to staff to confer with the Investment Committee and report back to the City Council at the July 22 City Council meeting on purchase methods of municipal bonds, whether public bond sale or direct-purchase, and what the interest rate should be.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - APPEALS
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APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24-2550
AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION TO ESTABLISH VEGETATION DIMENSIONS AT 276 CAJON STREET IN THE R-2, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY ZONE
This item was heard at the beginning of the meeting, before public comments on non- agendized items.
Mayor Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Councilmember Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to continue the appeal hearing of the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 24-2550 located at 276 Cajon Street, to the August 12, 2025, City Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S)
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In accordance with Resolution #24.011, the City Council supported Councilmember Hallie Jones' recommendation to direct staff to investigate possibilities for a Pump Track, such as the one recently constructed in San Clemente, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill's request to direct staff to provide a report with recommendations for a policy to address view impacts related to City-maintained trees, Mayor Alex Rounaghi's request for an e-signature policy for City Council consideration, Councilmember Bob Whalen's request for an agenda report regarding permitting accessory dwelling units constructed prior to 2020 under AB 2533, and Councilmember Sue Kempf's request to revise and reduce the Citizens' Audit Review and Investment Advisory Committee to align with recent City Council direction.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Rounaghi at 7:49 p.m., Tuesday May 20, 2025, adjourned to the Board, Commission, and Committee Interviews and Appointments at 3:00 p.m., then to the Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. and the Regular City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach California. _****************
Approved: June 10, 2025 Nex Rommk
Alex Rounaghi, Mayor
Culity
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54995)
EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
May 20, 2025
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California.
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PRESENT COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones, Kempf, Whalen, Orgill, Rounaghi PARTICIPATING REMOTELY: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Rounaghi at 7:49 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, adjourned to the Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. and the City Council Regular Meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California. ***************
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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of the Minute entry on record in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of the City of Laguna Beach, California, on this 21% day of May 2025.
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CORPORATEO City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach
JUNE 29, 192)
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
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I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California, DO CERTIFY that at the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, said meeting was ordered adjourned to the time and place specified in the notice of adjournment, ATTACHED HERETO; and that on May 21, 2025, at the hour of 11:15 a.m., a copy of the Notice was posted at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said meeting of the City Council was held
ity Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, California