CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 28, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 STUDY SESSION – 3:00 P.M.
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
LAURA PARISI, City Treasurer
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 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.
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 -2-
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 CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 p.m.
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A. ROLL CALL – 4:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
a. Property: APN: 644-151-21
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Peter Afrasiabi
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
b. Property: APN: 641-231-11
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Emma Thier
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
c. Property: APN: 641-171-04
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: William Bortz
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
d. Property: APN: 644-417-03
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: The Frederick Clairmont Revoc Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
e. Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 496-11-27 Lots 41, 42, and portion of 40 of Tract Map No. 759
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: David Perry, President of Board, Festival of Arts Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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f. Property: 30622 Coast Highway
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Kenneth J. Cummins Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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: Police Employee Association
C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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A. ROLL CALL – 5:00 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Kempf
C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S). A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
D. 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.
E. 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 ARTIST SUNDAY
Recommendation: Adopt the Proclamation recognizing the first Sunday after Thanksgiving as Artist Sunday.
F. 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.
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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).
2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of October 14, 2025.
3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AD PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and Payroll distributions.
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(a) Reject Claim #25-09 filed by Kendra Lopez; and
(b) Reject Claim #25-44 filed by Jeronim Andronesi.
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INVESTMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM THREE TO FIVE
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RESCIND AND REPLACE RESOLUTION NO. 25.035, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM THREE TO FIVE"; and
(b) Determine that the proposed resolution is not a ”project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
6. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.30 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S
PURCHASING SYSTEM
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.30
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LAGUNA BEACH PURCHASING SYSTEM AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"; and
(b) Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
7. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 20-120 with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, and to add an additional $138,330 for services performed through June 30, 2026; and
(b) Determine that the action consists of organizational or administrative activities of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Resources Code Section 21065; 14 CCR Section 15378(b)(5).)
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING FOR
CITYWIDE SIDEWALK SLICING
Recommendations:
(a) Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc., dba Precision Concrete Cutting, in the amount of $200,000, for sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services; and
(b) Find that the award of contract is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301.
9. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LAGUNA BEACH
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR SUMMIT DRIVE PAVING
Recommendations:
(a) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laguna Beach and Laguna Beach County Water District to perform roadway improvements on Summit Drive between La Mirada Street and Katella Street; and (b) Determine that this action is not a project under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility it may have a significant effect on the environment
10. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF PROJECTS TO THE
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FTIP) TITLED,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH WHICH CERTIFIES
THAT LAGUNA BEACH HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 – 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO
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IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
Recommendations:
(a)Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, WHICH
CERTIFIES THAT THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 – 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMS
ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE
PROGRAM”; and
(b) Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3), as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment.
11. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE DENTAL BUILDING AT 31796 S COAST HIGHWAY
Recommendations:
(a)Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Precision Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $110,000, for demolition of the Dental Building at 31796 S Coast Highway;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $11,000; and
(c) Find that the project has been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act, and that the City Council adopted the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2022090383) for the project on November 15, 2022.
12. MARINE SAFETY SEASONAL AND JUNIOR LIFEGUARD UNIFORM
PURCHASE
Recommendations:
(a)It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase Marine Safety uniforms for a total of 750 lifeguards from Florence Marine X, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $119,000; and
(b) Find that the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.
13. UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Recommendation: Approve the proposed modifications to the City’s Capital Asset Policy to incorporate recent changes from the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance for the dollar threshold of classifying capital assets. -7-
14. CONDITIONAL WAIVER OF CITY FEES FOR THREE IN-LIEU PARKING CERTIFICATES AT 224/226 OCEAN AVENUE
Recommendations:
(a) Grant a conditional waiver of fees in the amount of $69,000 for three in-lieu parking certificates for the property located at 224 and 226 Ocean Avenue in consideration of the public benefit of increasing business development, employment opportunities, and the City’s tax base, on the condition that the property owner obtain an effective coastal development permit for the three parking certificates for such property; and
(b) Find that the action, as described in the Environmental Analysis section of this staff report, is covered by the commonsense exemption under 14 CCR Section 15061(b)(3) and the existing facilities exemption under 14 CCR Section 15301.
15. KXFM OAK STREET HALLOWEEN EVENT – WAIVER OF CITY RESOURCE FEES; CEQA DETERMINATION
Recommendations:
(a)Confirm/Authorize the waiver of the application fee ($817) and city costs ($1,626) for this event; and
(b) Find that the action of a fee waiver is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA guidelines section 15340(E)).
16. VISIT LAGUNA BEACH SERVICES AGREEMENT
Recommendations:
(a)Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services between the City of Laguna Beach and Visit Laguna Beach, in accordance with the Property and Business Improvements District Law of 1994; and (b) Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
17. APPROVAL OF BOND PURCHASE METHOD FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2021-1 (WEST STREET)
Recommendations:
(a)Approve the use of a public bond issuance as the financing method for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street), based on the October 13, 2025, recommendation of the Financing Analysis Working Group; and
(b) Determine that the recommended action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
18. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.10 TO TITLE 3 (FINANCE) OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
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RELATING TO COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR UNPAID TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX IN THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt by title only an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.10 TO TITLE 3 (FINANCE) OF THE CITY OF LAGAUNA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR
UNPAID TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX IN THE CITY AND FINDING THE
SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT”.
19. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE UPDATING THE CITY’S CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION REGULATIONS
Recommendations:
(a)Introduce and conduct first reading, proceed by title only, and waive further reading in full of an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 1.14.030 (CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION REGULATIONS AND DETERMINE THE ORDINANCE IS
NOT A PROJECT FOR PURPOSES OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”; and
(b) Determine that the proposed ordinance is not a “project’ for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act or, in the alternative, determine the proposed ordinance is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to section 15061(b)(5).
20. APPROVAL OF A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION REGARDING OVERTIME INCENTIVE PAY FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCHERS
Recommendations:
(a)Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION REGARDING OVERTIME INCENTIVE PAY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS”; and
(b) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Police Employees’ Association.
21. FORMATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (KEMPF)
Recommendations:
(a) Form an Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill and Councilmember Sue Kempf, supported by City staff, to -9-
focus on advancing the City’s economic development initiatives; and (b) Direct staff to return to the City Council at its November 10, 2026, meeting to review the committee’s progress and determine whether to continue or sunset the Ad Hoc Committee.
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.
22. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC TREE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Recommendations:
(a)Continue the July 22, 2025 presentation from staff regarding public tree maintenance practices;
(b) Discuss the City’s approach to public trees, public tree maintenance practices, and provide further direction to staff regarding next steps or potential policy considerations; and
(c) Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
23. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PHASE II AMENDMENTS
Recommendations:
(a) Review the proposed Downtown Specific Plan Phase II amendments summarized in the agenda report and the attached outline, receive public input, and provide direction on the proposed amendments; and
(b) Find that the recommended action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection).
24. CITY CONTRIBUTION, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND RESOLUTION
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2021-3 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA)
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the Resolution 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
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-3 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA) AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
(b) Adopt the Resolution 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 IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED UNDERGROUND
UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-3 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA)
AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
(c) Appoint the January 13, 2026, City Council Meeting for a public hearing regarding proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-3; (d) Acknowledge the intent to contribute $474,580 for the General Benefit cost, if the district is approved, and prior to bonds being sold; (e) Consider the request from the Fairview/La Brea proponents for the additional City Contribution toward a public safety benefit of undergrounding the neighborhood located near open space;
(f) Direct staff to return with a funding strategy if an additional contribution is approved above the General Benefit; and
(g) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections 15301(b), 15302(c) & (d), and 15303(d); and further that this action implements the December 4, 2024 Planning Commission action, wherein the City previously conducted environmental review of the proposed undergrounding project and determined that the project was exempt and there are no changes to the project, no changed circumstances, and no new information that could not previously have been known, that would trigger the need for subsequent CEQA review.
25. UPDATE ON AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE OPEN
SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE), AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT’S ADVANCED PLANNING DIVISION;
DIRECTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE OSCE UPDATE
Recommendations:
(a) Receive an update on the General Plan and a possible 2026-28 Update process for the General Plan, including the Open Space and Conservation Element Update, the Housing Element update process, and an Advanced Planning Division of the Community Development Department;
(b) Authorize staff to begin community discussions and provide community awareness about a possible General Plan update to be further directed in January 2026;
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Services Agreement with UltraSystems, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to complete the biological surveying services for the Open Space and Conservation Element Update project; and
(d) Find recommended actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15306.
J. 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. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24- 1151 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-1152, FOR ADDITIONS AND
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, NEW TWO-CAR
GARAGE, ELEVATED DECK ADDITIONS, GRADING, LANDSCAPING, NEW
POOL AND SPA, AND A NEW ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, AND VARIANCE 24-1153 FOR ADDITIONS INTO THE FRONT YARD, REAR
YARD, AND ADDITIONAL BUILDING SETBACKS, AND A NEW POOL IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 31731 SEACOVE 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:
(a) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing on the appeal to January 13, 2026; and
(b) Find the Project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
B. APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DESIGNEE’S
APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 25-0891 FOR AN ELEVATED DECK
ADDITION AT 31421 HOLLY DRIVE IN THE R-1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT -12-
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1)
Recommendations:
(a) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing on the appeal to November 18, 2025; and
(b) Find the Project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
C. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24- 2113 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 1813 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE LOCATED IN THE R-1, RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY ZONE,
AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4) Recommendations:
(a) Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the November 18, 2025 City Council meeting; and
(b) Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.
K. 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.
L. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:
Tuesday, November 18, 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.
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COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
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