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Regular City Council Meeting - 8/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
August 12, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
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
ANN MARIE McKAY, City Clerk
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 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.
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]
. 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.
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
STUDY SESSION
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A.
ROLL CALL
B.
STUDY SESSION
1. OVERVIEW AND STRATEGIC REVIEW OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, DAY PORTER, AND SIDEWALK CLEANING SERVICES Staff Report
Study Session - #01 - Attach 1 - Inventory of City-Maintained Landscape Areas (1) Study Session - #01 - Attach 2 - Day Porter Cleaning Services (1) Study Session - #01 - Attach 3 - Sidewalk Cleaning Maintenance Services (1)
2. WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Lift Station CIP Prioritization
C.
ADJOURN FROM THE STUDY SESSION TO THE CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
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A.
ROLL CALL
A.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: One (1)
a. Temple Hills Land Company v. City of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach County Water District, et al. United States District Court, Case No. 8:24-cv-00605-JLS -ADS
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Number of Cases: Three (3)
California Regional Water Quality Board, San Diego Region – In the matter of Laguna Beach, November 2019 Sanitary Sewer Overflow, Aliso Creek, Pacific Ocean, CA: Order No. R9-2021-0008, Place ID 631920 Cindy Flores, et at v. City of Laguna Beach, et al, United States District Court, Case No. 8:24-cv-01898-JVS-JDE Thomas Ernest Christopher (Claimant) v. City of Laguna Beach, Worker’s Compensation City Claim No. 19-144903, Admin Sure No. 19-144903
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases (2)
B.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
C.
ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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ROLL CALL
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. LAGUNA HISTORY PRESENTATION – LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Recommendations:
2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH Recommendations:
Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Laguna Beach.
Staff Report
#02 - Attach 1 - Hunger Action Month Proclamation_gc
3. RECOGNITION OF PARK’S GARDENER, SERGIO LOPEZ’S RETIREMENT Recommendations:
E.
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.
F.
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.
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.
A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - 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.
B.
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 MEETING
Recommendations:
It is recommended by
the City Clerk
that the City Council approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of June 24, 2025, and Study Session of July 22, 2025, and the Regular Meetings of the City Council of July 8 and 22, 2025.
June 24 2025 Special Meeting MINUTES
July 22 2025 Study Session MINUTES
July 8 2025 MINUTES
July 22 2025 MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
Staff Report
#05 - Attachments - Agenda Meeting Reports_gc
6. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT (JUNE 2025)
Recommendations:
1. Receive and file the June 2025 monthly investment report, with submissions from the City Treasurer, Laura Parisi, and the City’s surplus funds investment manager, Meeder Investments.
Staff Report
#06 - Attach 1&2 - June 2025 Treasurers Report_bdw_gc
7. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
Reject Claim #25-27 filed by Marlo Maldonado;
Reject Claim #25-28 filed by Jeannie Richardson; and
Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Staff Report
8. UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SURVEY TO ASSESS RESIDENT SATISFACTION WITH CITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL REVENUE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES Recommendations:
Direct staff to proceed with administering a community survey; and Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Staff Report
9. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF SCULPTURE AT 288 CRESS STREET Recommendations:
1. Approve the application to install a sculpture entitled, “Ascension” by Louis Longi to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement in Chapter 1.09 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code for the development at 288 Cress Street; and
2. Find that the recommended action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Staff Report
#09 - Attach 2 - AIPP 288 Cress Street_gc bdw
#09 - Attach 1 - AIPP 288 Cress Street_gc bdw
10. DONATION OF UNUSED IN-LIEU FEE PAID BY THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH PURSUANT TO COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. A-5- LGB-14-0034 TO LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Canyon Foundation to donate the unused portion of the in-lieu fee paid by the Ranch at Laguna Beach consistent with the Coastal Development Permit No. A-5- LGB-14-0034;
2. Authorize the City Manager work with the Laguna Canyon Foundation to ensure the donation of the unused portion of the in-lieu fee is not subject to challenge and once confirmed, make the donation; and
3. Determine that the action consists of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and therefore does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
#10 - Attach 1 - DRAFT MOU LCF_IN-LIEU FEE DONATION_gc bdw
11. REJECT BIDS FOR OLD TOP OF THE WORLD SEWER LIFT STATION REHABILITATION – PHASE 1 Recommendations:
Reject all bids for the Old Top of the World Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation – Phase 1 project; and Direct staff to rebid the project.
Staff Report
12. EMERGENCY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 WORK PLAN Recommendations:
Approve the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan; and Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).
Staff Report
#12 - Attach 1 - EDPC_Workplan_FY25-26_gc bdw
13. PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations:
Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to establish 10 feet of parking restrictions on Nyes Place by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON NYES PLACE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”; Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to modify the existing commercial loading zone, install golf cart parking and install bicycle parking on Ocean Avenue by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE, ESTABLISING GOLF CART PARKING AND BICYCLE PARKING ON OCEAN AVENUE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”; Staff Report
2. #XX - Attach 1 - Resolution - Parking Restrictions on NYES PLACE
3. #XX - Attach 2 - Resolution - Modify Loading Zone, Install Golf Cart and Bicycle Parking on Ocean Avenue
14. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ZONE 6 STREET SLURRY AND REHABILITATION Recommendations:
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pavement Coating Co., in the amount of $1,291,801.50 for the Zone 6 Street Slurry Seal and Rehabilitation project; Award and authorize the City Manager to issue a task order to Onward Engineering, in the amount of $84,510 to provide construction management and inspection services; Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $130,000; Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities.
Staff Report
#xx - Attach 1 - Project Limits Map
#xx - Attach 2 - Draft Professional Services Agreement
15. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SEWER MANHOLE ADJUSTMENTS ON SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY Recommendations:
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with EBS UTILITIES ADJUSTING, INC, in the amount of $92,790 for the Sewer Manhole Adjustments on South Coast Highway project; Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Staff Report
#xx - Attach 1 - Location Map - Sewer Manholes SCH
#xx - Attach 2 - Draft Professional Services Agreement - Sewer Manholes SCH
16. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT ARMED SECURITY SERVICES
Recommendations:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement, with a one-year extension option, with Lyons Security Services, Inc., to provide armed security services at various City beaches and parks, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 annually, and a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000 for the initial term; and Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines Staff Report
#16 - Attach 1 - Lyons Security Contract 2025 to 2028_bdw
17. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PHASE II Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Southern California Association of Governments for environmental review associated with the Downtown Specific Plan Phase II update with an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $177,388; and
2. Find the action does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft MOU
Attachment 2 - CSG Consultants Proposal
18. MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSING AGREEMENT
Recommendations:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with CDW for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing in an amount not to exceed $482,400 per year, and a total not to exceed $1,447,200 for the contract term; and Determine that the action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
#18 - Attach 1 - CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH - MS EA Renewal Quote - 7.10.2025-UPDATE_bdw_ #18 - Attach 2 - County of Riverside and CDW Agreement_bdw_
19. FINANCING ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP – PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2021-1 (WEST STREET) Recommendations:
Designate Council Members Kempf and Whalen, along with Finance Director Bannigan, Treasurer Parisi, and former Citizens’ Audit Review and Investment Advisory Committee Member Brown as designees to a working group to advise the full City Council as to the best way to finance the proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street).
Staff Report
C.
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.
20. FUEL MODIFICATION SERVICES CONTRACT AND PROTOCOL ADDENDUM Recommendations:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Natures Image, Inc. for Fuel Modification Services through December 31, 2028, in the amount of $8,212,000 for the mechanical treatment option subject to budget approval each fiscal year; and Approve the addendum to the City’s certified Fuel Modification Treatment Protocol.
Staff Report
Laguna Beach Fuel Modification Program Treatment Protocols DRAFT FMZ Treatment Protocol Addendum v5
Natures Image Proposal_Laguna Beach Fire_Price 2025 06 26
21. REVIEW OF LAGUNA CANYON ROAD CONDITIONAL RELINQUISHMENT OFFER Recommendations:
1. Receive an update on the Laguna Canyon Road: Protect & Connect Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit a formal written acceptance of Caltrans’ conditional offer of $14,400,000 for the relinquishment of State Route 133 (Laguna Canyon Road).
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate the Relinquishment Agreement, coordinate with Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) regarding the same, and bring back a final version of the Relinquishment Agreement for review and approval by the City Council.
4. Determine that the action consists of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and therefore, does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Location Map
Attachment 2 - Conditional Offer Letter
Attachment 3 - Project Exhibits
Attachment 4 - SCE Letter of Support
D.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
This section is for matters (other than appeals) that are structured as Public Hearings. Public hearings are different from regular business items in that there is a specific time period where a formal hearing is opened by the presiding officer, public comment is accepted from any member of the public, and the hearing is closed by the presiding officer. Generally each public speaker has one opportunity to speak. The City Council conducts all Public Hearings in accordance with the provisions of applicable Laguna Beach procedure and State law. The presiding officer shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for public comment.
22. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-1201 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 25-1202 FOR A REDUCTION OF ONE REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE BASED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.52.006(G)(3) FOR AN INFILL HOUSING PROJECT AT 1040 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3) Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing, including receiving a staff report, take public testimony and all evidence relating to the consideration of Conditional Use Permit 25-1201 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1202; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-1201 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 25-1202 FOR A REDUCTION OF ONE REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE BASED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.52.006(G)(3) AT 1040 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3)”.
Staff Report
Attachment 2 - TDM Study
Attachment 3 - July 2 Planning Commission Staff Report, Attachments, and Public Comment Attachment 4 - July 16 Planning Commission Staff Report, Resolution, and Attachments Attachment 5 - Commission-Adopted Resolution No. 25-1044 Attachment 6 - CC Hearing Notice
A.
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPEALS.
This section is specifically for appeals of determinations of the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, or other Boards or Commissions. Public Hearings (Appeals) are different from other public hearings in two ways: (1) In some cases, the City Council can only
consider whether a lower body abused its discretion in granting or denying a project application. In other cases, the Council can conduct the hearing “ de novo
,” meaning that it can consider old and new information and make a determination unbound by the lower body’s decision. The item’s staff report will clearly state which review standard applies to each appeal item; and (2) public comment generally occurs this way: Staff presents a report about the appeal, Council members ask questions about the report. Then the presiding officer opens the public hearing, inviting the person who filed the appeal (the appellant) to speak first, followed by persons supporting the appellant’s position. Then the presiding officer invites persons disagreeing with appeal to speak. When all speakers have spoken, the presiding officer invites the appellant up a second time to address any comment and to conclude their argument. Following that, the presiding officer closes the public hearing, and the Council deliberates further and ultimately votes on a motion. The City Council conducts all Public Hearings in accordance with the provisions of applicable Laguna Beach procedure and State law. The Mayor shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for persons who wish to speak, often allowing more time for the appellant and/or the applicant.
A.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24-2550 FOR LANDSCAPING AT 276 CAJON STREET IN THE R-2 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY) ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1) Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPEAL OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S DECISION TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 24-2550 FOR LANDSCAPING AT 276 CAJON STREET, AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301,” authorizing the withdrawal of the appeal of the Design Review Board’s conditional approval of Design Review 24-2550 and finding the Project categorically exempt from CEQA; and Deny the Appellant’s request for a refund of the $2,000 appeal fee.
Staff Report
APPEAL A - Attach 1 - City Council Appeal Withdrawal Resolution_final_bdw APPEAL A - Attach 2 - Appeal Withdrawal Request_bdw
APPEAL A - Attach 3 - AR - Appeal 276 Cajon Street_WJ_DL_AV-c1_bdw Appeal A - Attach 3 - Attachments A-L_bdw
APPEAL A - Attach 4 - Order of Testimony_bdw
B.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DENIAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24-2509, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-2510, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 24-2511 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE R-1 (RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY) ZONE LOCATED AT 1560 BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE (LOT B) Recommendations:
Conduct a public hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and all evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 24-2509, Coastal Development Permit 24-2510, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-2511, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15270 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW 24-2509, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-2510, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 24-2511 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE, AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT,
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
AT 1560 BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE (LOT B), AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15270,” upholding the Design Review Board’s denial of Design Review 24-2509, Coastal Development Permit 24-2510, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 24-2511 and finding the denial of the Project exempt from CEQA.
Staff Report
APPEAL B - Attach 1 -Draft Resolution_1560 BBC_AV_DL_bdw Attachment 2 - Aerial Map
Attachment 3 - Denial Resolution 25-2409
Attachment 4 - Appeal
Attachment 5 - January 23, 2025 DRB Staff Report
Attachment 6 - January 23, 2025 DRB Minutes
Attachment 7 - January 23, 2025 DRB Public Comments
Attachment 8 - January 23, 2025 DRB Project Plans
Attachment 9 - January 23, 2025 DRB AM&M
Attachment 10 - January 23, 2025 DRB Geotechnical Report Attachment 11 - January 23, 2025 DRB Transcript
Attachment 12 - May 22, 2025 DRB Staff Report
Attachment 13 - May 22, 2025 DRB Minutes
Attachment 14 - May 22, 2025 DRB Public Comments
Attachment 15 - May 22, 2025 DRB Plans
Attachment 16 - May 22, 2025 DRB Transcript
Attachment 17 - Public Notice
Attachment 18 - Wildfire Egress Study
Attachment 19 - Order of Testimony
Attachment 20 - June 12, 2025 DRB Transcript
C.
APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 25-0891 FOR AN ELEVATED DECK ADDITION AT 31421 HOLLY DRIVE IN THE R-1, RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1) Recommendations:
To continue the appeal hearing to a later date to give staff additional time to address the points of contention, open the public hearing, and continue the appeal of the Community Development Director’s designee’s approval of Design Review 25-0891 located at 31421 Holly Drive, and finding the Project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (the “Project”) to September 23, 2025.
Staff Report
B.
COUNCIL MEMBER 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.
C.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA
CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. AND
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 PM.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 497-0705 (telephone) or (949) 497-0771 (facsimile). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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.
Attachments