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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DECEMBER 9, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 STUDY SESSION – 3:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION – 3:30 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 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 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 livetime 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
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A. ROLL CALL 4:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS. Public Comment can be provided at 4:00 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 Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e) (1)
One (1) potential case. There is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on facts and circumstances that which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.

2. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e) (3)
One (1) potential case. There is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on the receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code) g, which is based on the following facts:
a. Pursuant to an email from August 5, 2025, (as revised on August 6, 2025), a resident (Gregg Homer), is claiming that he is erroneously being billed as a multifamily dwelling (compared to a singlefamily residence) for solid waste service at his residences. The resident subsequently filed a Government Claims Act claim on September 3, 2025. The letter and claim are on file with the City Clerk and available upon request.

3. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e) (5)
One(1)potentialcaseThereissignificantexposuretolitigationagainsttheCitybasedonathreatof a. Pursuant to an email from August 5, 2025, (as revised on August 6, 2025), a resident (Gregg Homer), is claiming that he is erroneously being billed as a multifamily dwelling (compared to a singlefamily residence) for solid waste service at his residences. The resident subsequently filed a Government Claims Act claim on September 3, 2025. The letter and claim are on file with the City Clerk and available upon request.

3. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e) (5)
One (1) potential case. There is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on a threat of litigation made outside of a noticed meeting, which is based on the following facts:
a. On September 16, 2025, the City Attorney, Megan Garibaldi, met with attorneys for the property owners of 31774 5th Avenue (the Flemings), Jamie Sprague and Morgan Gallagher of Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP, regarding the property owners' demand for payment based on the City's January 23, 2025, stop work order for construction at 31774 5th Avenue, which proceeded without the proper entitlements. At the September 16, 2025, meeting, the attorneys for property owners of 31774 5th Avenue threatened litigation if the City did not make the demanded payment.

4. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: One (1)
C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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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. 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 LAGUNA BEACH LAWN BOWLING
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 LAGUNA BEACH LAWN BOWLING
Recommendations:

2. 2025 CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PALETTE AWARDS
Recommendations:

3. PROCLAMATION FOR 2025 ART AND NATURE RECOGNITION
Recommendations:

F. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS.

4. MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENTS
Recommendations: 1. Select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem appointments for calendar year 2026.

G. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONAGENDIZED 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.

H. 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.

I. 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).

5. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations:

1. Approve the minutes of the Study Session and the Regular Meeting for the City Council of November 18, 2025.
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).

5. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations:

1. Approve the minutes of the Study Session and the Regular Meeting for the City Council of November 18, 2025.

6. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations:

1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.

7. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (OCTOBER 2025) Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the October 2025 report.

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO CALRECYCLE Recommendations:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS AND DETERMINE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT”, and authorizing the City Manager, or his/her designee, to submit applications to CalRecycle for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Laguna Beach is eligible; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).

9. SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SHELTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE ALTERNATIVE SLEEPING LOCATION
Recommendations:

1. Approve a service agreement with Friendship Shelter, Inc. for the operation of the Alternative Sleeping Location (ASL) from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the following financial limits:

An amount not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the operational period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

An amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the operational period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and administrative amendments that do not increase the total contract amount; and

3. Find that the action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

An amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the operational period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and administrative amendments that do not increase the total contract amount; and

10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 202425
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH,” approving the Orange County Measure M2 Transportation Improvement Tax Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 20242025, as certified by the Director of Finance subject to technical revisions in conformance with Orange County Transportation Authority guidelines; and

2. Authorize the Director of Finance to sign and submit the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority.

11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement with National Public Safety Group for Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System project management services for a one time cost not to exceed $238,293; and

2. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and Section 15378(b)(5).

12. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH INTRATEK COMPUTER INC. FOR ONSITE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Number 1 to Agreement No. 2542 with Intratek Computer Inc. to expand the scope of work to include one additional Network Engineer I, and to increase the contract by $70,000 for the period January 1 2026 through June 30 2026 resulting in a revised not to exceed amount of $212,000 for onsite information technology desktop support services;

2. Authorize the City Manager to exercise up to two one year extensions of the amended agreement, with an increased annual amount of $148,000 in the first extension year for a total not to exceed amount of $296,000 and an increased annual amount of $154,000 in the second extension year for a total not to exceed amount of $308,000 provided sufficient funding is appropriated in the applicable fiscal year budgets; and

3. Authorize the transfer of $70,000 from the Police Department contractual services budget to the Information Technology Division contractual services budget to support centralized funding and management of desktop support services.

13. ABANDONMENT OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AT 1377 DUNNING DRIVE di
extension year for a total not to exceed amount of $308,000 provided sufficient funding is appropriated in the applicable fiscal year budgets; and

13. ABANDONMENT OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AT 1377 DUNNING DRIVE Recommendations:

1. Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AT 1377 DUNNING DRIVE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4, SUMMARY VACATION, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 8330 ET.

SEQ”; and

2. Find that the proposed summary vacation is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2) and 15060 (c)(3) because the action would not have a reasonably foreseeable direct or indirect effect on the environment and is therefore not a project subject to CEQA section 15378.

14. INITIATION OF CEQA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED ALISO ESTUARY RESTORATION PROJECT
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the initiation of environmental review for the Aliso Estuary Restoration Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, with the City of Laguna Beach serving as the lead agency, and direct staff to assume that role for purposes of environmental review and coordination;

2. Approve a professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $117,882 to prepare the required CEQA documentation, with the City contributing $100,000 and the balance funded by the Laguna Ocean Foundation through grant resources;

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and

4. Find that the recommended action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it involves only the initiation of environmental review and does not commit the City to a specific physical development or construction project.

15. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 202425 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT AND MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000, ET SEQ.

Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Development Impact Fee and Sewer Connection Fee Report;

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 202425 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT AND MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 et seq.”

3. Determine that the proposed resolution is not a ”project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5).
16REIMBURSEMENTTOORANGECOUNTYFIREAUTHORITYFORRANCHOFIRECOSTS Connection Fee Report;

3. Determine that the proposed resolution is not a ”project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5).

16. REIMBURSEMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FOR RANCHO FIRE COSTS AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the Finance Director to reimburse the Orange County Fire Authority $115,905.40 for costs incurred for the Rancho Fire incident that occurred in July 2025;

2. Appropriate $115,905.40 from the available fund balance in the City’s Disaster Contingency Fund (#140);

3. Confirm that this expenditure satisfies the requirements of City Council Resolution No. 23.045, including the requirement for four affirmative votes and the intent to replenish the fund balance within 36 months; and

4. Determine that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA guidelines.

17. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH POLICE
EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION” approving the Agreement between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Police Employees' Association;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the related Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

3. Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

18. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT CAD/AVL/APC INTEGRATED SYSTEM
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with TripShot, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $949,000.28, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for implementation and management of the Transit CAD/AVL/APC Integrated System for a threeyear initial term, with two oneyear extension options;

2. Appropriate $270,000 from the Transit Fund for this project; and

3. Find that the recommended actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

2. Appropriate $270,000 from the Transit Fund for this project; and

3. Find that the recommended actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

19. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PUMPPOD USA AND TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY OF PUMPPOD UNIT THROUGH THE WATER SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with PumpPod USA for the purchase and delivery of a Pump Pod Unit through the Water Savings Incentive Program;

2. Approve a General Fund appropriation of $31,555 for the purchase, including applicable taxes and delivery charges, and recognize $22,055 in estimated grant revenue to offset a portion of the cost; and; and

3. Find that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

20. PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations:

1. Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to establish 40 feet of parking restrictions on Sunset Ridge Drive by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SUNSET RIDGE DRIVE AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”;

2. Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to establish two golf cart parking spaces on Ocean Way by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TWO GOLF CART PARKING SPACES ON OCEAN WAY AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304”; and

3. Approve the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee’s recommendation to establish 4 feet of parking restrictions on Fairview Drive by adopting the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FAIRVIEW STREET AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304.

21. CONTRACT FOR MICROGRID DEPLOYMENT AT FIRE STATIONS 2 AND 3 Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with Staten Solar for Solar Photovoltaic ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FAIRVIEW STREET AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) AND 15304.

21. CONTRACT FOR MICROGRID DEPLOYMENT AT FIRE STATIONS 2 AND 3 Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with Staten Solar for Solar Photovoltaic Direct Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Systems Lease for Fire Stations 2 and 3; and

2. Find that the proposed solar panel installations are statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.35 for installing solar energy systems on existing building roofs or in existing parking lots.

J. 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. QUALIFICATION OF INITIATIVE MEASURE PROPOSING TO ENACT CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS
Recommendations:

1. Receive, file, and accept the certification of sufficiency of petition of signatures as valid in all respects for the Ballot Measure Initiative titled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.080 TO THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS";

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, ”A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION OF EVEN DATE; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE.”

23. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE FUNDING ASSISTANCE
Recommendations:

1. Following the development and review of an acceptable Lease Amendment, authorize the expenditure of $500,000 in two installments to the Laguna Playhouse for operational support in exchange for greater access by community organizations to the Playhouse venue for more expansive performance art opportunities for the public‘s enjoyment;

2. Direct staff to return to the Council with a proposed Lease Amendment to the 2003 Playhouse – City Lease that memorializes the terms of the payment as well as the community organization access agreements; and

3. Find that these actions do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California illi(blidii(b)

3. Find that these actions do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Resources Code Section 21065; 14 CCR Section 15378(b) (5).)

24. ARTIST LIVEWORK UNITS; AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR 2307 AND 2535 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, AND ASSIGNMENT OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
Recommendations:

1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreements for 2535 and 2307 Laguna Canyon Road to update the combined purchase price to eight million dollars and revise the escrow and closing timelines, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the amendment;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the nonbinding Letter of Intent between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust, memorializing the key terms of the anticipated loan agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement assignment that will return to the City Council for consideration on January 13, 2026;

3. Authorize assignment of the City’s Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates to the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust, allowing the consultant to complete the remaining nonprofit formation work directly under the Land Trust’s direction;

4. Approve a onetime payment to the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust in the amount of $41,987, or the remaining balance at the time of payment, under the Harris and Associates contract to support completion of the consultant’s scope and to provide initial operational capacity for the Land Trust;

5. Direct staff to return on January 13, 2026 with the proposed loan agreement and assignment documents for full City Council consideration; and

6. Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378 because the actions will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

25. RESOLUTIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO SALE OF BONDS FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 20211 (WEST STREET) Recommendations:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 20211 (WEST STREET) AND THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREOF AND LISTING BONDS ISSUED ON THE SECURITY THEREOF”;

2. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 20211 (WEST STREET) LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AWARDING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS, APPROVING FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS”;

3. Approve the purchase of Underground Utility Assessment District 20211 (West Street) public offering municipal serial bonds at a 25year term with an estimated true interest cost of 4.71%;

4. Authorize the City Manager to award a task order to Accenture in the amount of $143,700 for construction management and inspection services, and approve projectrelated expenses and change orders for additional construction inspection services that may be required in an amount nottoexceed $15,000;

5. Appropriate $6,580,699 for construction and other related expenses within Underground Utility Assessment District 20211 (West Street), increase revenues by the same amount, and authorize the City Manager to expend all appropriated funds; and

6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into necessary utility company agreements and make advance payments to the utility companies for their construction services for a total amount of $2,075,840.

26. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the 2025 Wastewater Master Plan; and

2. Find that adoption of the 2025 Wastewater Master Plan is a government activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not constitute a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3). Individual projects identified in the Plan will undergo separate CEQA review.

K. 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 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 DENIAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 241572 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 241688 FOR MODIFICATIONS FOR A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING (MAJOR REMODEL WITH ADDITIONS EXCEEDING 50%, INCLUDING UPPERLEVEL ADDITIONS), EXTERIOR CHANGES, ELEVATED DECKS, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING, AND NEW DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, LOCATED AT 607 SHORT STREET IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY ZONE, AND STATUTORY EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15270(A) Recommendations:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 241572 and Coastal Development Permit 241688, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15270 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Following deliberation, take action to either adopt a Resolution upholding the decision of the Design Review Board to deny the project (Option A), or adopt a Resolution granting the appeal and overturning the Design Review Board’s denial of the project (Option B):
a. Option A – Uphold Design Review Board Denial: 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 241572 AND COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 241688 FOR MODIFICATIONS FOR A NEW
SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING (MAJOR REMODEL WITH ADDITIONS
EXCEEDING 50%, INCLUDING UPPERLEVEL ADDITIONS), EXTERIOR CHANGES, ELEVATED DECKS, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING AND NEW DETACHED
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (“ADU”), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 SHORT STREET IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND DETERMINE THAT THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO PROJECTS THAT ARE DISAPPROVED”, upholding the Design Review Board’s denial of Design Review 241572 and finding the denial of the Project exempt from CEQA.
b. Option B – Overturn Design Review Board Denial: Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW 241572 AND COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 241688 FOR MODIFICATIONS FOR A NEW
SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING (MAJOR REMODEL WITH ADDITIONS
Design Review Board’s denial of Design Review 241572 and finding the denial of the Project exempt from CEQA.
b. Option B – Overturn Design Review Board Denial: Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW 241572 AND COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 241688 FOR MODIFICATIONS FOR A NEW
SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING (MAJOR REMODEL WITH ADDITIONS
EXCEEDING 50%, INCLUDING UPPERLEVEL ADDITIONS), EXTERIOR CHANGES, ELEVATED DECKS, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING AND NEW DETACHED
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (“ADU”), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 SHORT STREET IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 241572 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 241688, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 (CLASS 3) AND 15304 (CLASS 4)”, overturning the Design Review Board’s denial of Design Review 241572 and finding the approval of the Project exempt from CEQA.

B. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 250891 FOR AN ELEVATED DECK ADDITION AT 31421 HOLLY DRIVE IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1) Recommendations:

1. Conduct a public hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and all evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 250891, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15301 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 250891 FOR AN ELEVATED DECK ADDITION AT 31421 HOLLY DRIVE IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY ZONE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301,” upholding the Community Development Director’s designee’s approval of Design Review 250891 and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

C. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 242113 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR AN EXISTING SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING AT 1813 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE LOCATED IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4) Recommendations:

1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the January 6, 2026 City Council special meeting; and

2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.

SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING AT 1813 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE LOCATED IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4) Recommendations:

1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the January 6, 2026 City Council special meeting; and

2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.

L. 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.

M. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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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