Agenda packet, second session — Laguna Beach City Council, February 10, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.

ATTACHMENTS
None
Submitted By: Alexis Braun Approved: .David A Kiff
Alexis Braun, Acting Director of
Transit and Community Services
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Alexis Braun, Acting Director of Transit and
Community Services
Recreation Committee
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

CONSENT
5 SUBJECT: PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS AT GLENNEYRE PARKING STRUCTURE AND

ANITA STREET BEACH ACCESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the installation of the sculpture titled, “A Breeze, Floating Bloom” by Arne Quinze to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement in Chapter 1.09 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code for 501 Glenneyre Street (Parking Lot 6);

2. Approve the expenditure of $130,000 and appropriation of $21,605 from the Art in Lieu Fund for the installation of the sculpture titled, “A Breeze, Floating Bloom” by Arne Quinze;

3. Approve the installation of the untitled tile mural by Kevin A. Myers at the Anita Street Beach Access Renovation Project;

4. Approve the expenditure of $30,000 installation of an untitled tile mural by artist Kevin A. Myers; and

5. Find that these actions are exempt under California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The parking structure located at 501 Glenneyre (Parking Lot 6) is a City-owned property and is a two-level facility with 208 regular parking spaces and seven handicap spaces. The structure is undergoing a rehabilitation project which includes waterproofing of the planters on the top floor, structural strengthening of beams and stairwells, and brick repairs. The architecture of brick and concrete spans approximately 120 feet with seven recessed arches. As part of rehabilitation project, the Property is required to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement of Chapter 1.09 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code. The proposed installation of the sculpture titled, “A Breeze, Floating Bloom,” will be located on the exterior wall towards the south entrance to the structure, in an opening between existing eucalyptus trees. As part of rehabilitation project, the Property is required to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement of Chapter 1.09 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code.

Anita Street Beach Access Renovation Project consists of the construction of the sewer lift station and beach access stairs and included a location for a mural installation as part of the design even though the project does not require installation of Art in Public Places requirement of Chapter 1.09 of LBMC. The proposed untitled mural by Kevin A. Myers is proposed to replace the work of artist Francesca Zobek, which was deaccessed and removed to accommodate the improvements at the site. The ceramic tile mural installation is proposed to be funded by savings in the Arts Commission Special Programs Budget. 1 of 181

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DISCUSSION
Glenneyre Parking Structure: “A Breeze, Floating Bloom” by artist Arne Quinze Laguna Beach has a long-established reputation as an arts-centered community and destination for artists, residents, and visitors. To support and preserve this cultural identity, the Laguna Beach Municipal Code requires the installation of public art as part of certain development projects. This includes remodels or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial properties with expenditures exceeding $225,000; residential subdivisions of more than four units; and public parks or infrastructure projects, subject to specified exceptions. (LBMC Section 1.09.040.)
Upon submission of an art in public places application form, the applicant makes a presentation to the Arts Commission to introduce the development project and to propose concepts and plans for a public art project. (LBMC Section 1.09.050(d).) Once the applicant receives conceptual approval from the Arts Commission, the applicant submits a final application form, including specific plans for the public art project, for review and decision by the Arts Commission. (LBMC Section 1.09.050.) The final art in public places application must then be submitted to the City Council for action. (LBMC Section 1.09.050(g).) The City Council approves, conditionally approves, or denies the application based on the following guidelines:

1. The art works shall be clearly visible and easily accessible to the public.

2. The art in public places application shall include a site plan showing the location of the art work, complete with landscaping, lighting and other appropriate accessories to complement and protect the art work.

3. The composition of the art work shall be of permanent-type of materials in order to be durable against vandalism, theft and weather, and in order to require a low level of maintenance.

4. The art work shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content to immediate and adjacent buildings and landscaping so that it complements the site and surrounding environment.

5. The art work shall be designed and constructed by persons experienced in the production of such art work and recognized by critics and by his or her peers as one who produces works of art.

6. The art work shall be a permanent, fixed asset to the property.

7. The art work shall be maintained by the property owner in a neat and orderly manner acceptable to the city.

To satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement required for reconstruction work at the City-owned facility of the Glenneyre Parking structure, the Arts Commission is recommending an installation by Belgium artist Arne Quinze. The wall-mounted sculptural work will be created of powder coated aluminum and measure 138 inches in height by 222 inches in length and 12 inches in depth away from the wall. The artist will be selecting a color palette for the work which reflects the native coastal plantings in Laguna Beach. The installation is located between existing eucalyptus trees, not interfering with their trunks, branches, or roots. 2 of 181

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The aluminum sculpture is light weight and will be affixed to the wall with anchors. Artist renderings are included as Attachment 2.

Quinze is an internationally recognized artist with installations around the globe. With a career spanning thirty years, this will be his first public art installation in California. The work is inspired by nature, as described by the artist: “Inspired by coastal flora, the sculptures float gracefully across the structure, echoing the sway of flowers in a gentle breeze. Each piece is individually sculpted from aluminum, introduces light, shadow and motion into the urban fabric…a dialogue between nature and architecture. Downtown Laguna Beach has an opportunity to reimagine a familiar structure, not just as concrete and brick, but as a stage for pause, reflection and reconnection.”
At its meetings on November 24, 2025 and January 12, 2026, the Arts Commission received a presentation by the artist and, on January 12, 2026, unanimously approved the installation “A Breeze, Floating Bloom” to satisfy the Art in Public Places requirement at the property. The Arts Commission minutes are included as Attachment 1.

DISCUSSION: Anita Street: “Untitled” by artist Kevin Myers The sewer lift station and beach access stairs at Anita Street have been replaced with a cohesive design to replace aging infrastructure and minimize the impacts of the newly built sewer lift station at the public stairway. On June 27, 2022, the Arts Commission recommended deaccession of the existing mural “Water Wall” by Francesca Zobek and a new mural installation as part of the new project. The mural was deaccessed in accordance with guidelines of Resolution 04.038 of the policies for acquisition and deaccession of works of art. There is no requirement for Art in Public Places for the project.

As part of the renovation project the project included a location for a mural on an exterior retaining wall.

Artist Kevin Myers is proposing an abstract tile mural to be installed within the eight feet in height by eight feet in width and one inch in depth recessed alcove constructed within a retaining wall at the site. The handmade tile mural will be affixed to the constructed concrete wall and finished with grouting and antigraffiti coating. Steps were taken during construction to include a water barrier to ensure the longevity of the mural.

Myers is a local artist with extensive experience in his art form and has been an educator and held the position of head of ceramics at Orange Coast College.

At its meeting on November 24, 2025, the Arts Commission received a presentation by the artist and unanimously approved the installation. The Arts Commission minutes are included as Attachment 2.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Glenneyre Parking Structure: The Art in Public Places requirement for the restoration project is $14,000.

The remaining balance of $116,000 will be allocated from savings in the Art in Lieu Fund which has funding available of $94,395 in account 1231275-72106, Public Art Projects. An appropriation of $21,605 from the Art in Lieu Fund’s available fund balance of $385,810 is requested. 3 of 181

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Anita Street Beach Access: The installation cost of $30,000 will be funded through savings in the Arts Commission Special Programs budget in a carryover with an available fund balance of $33,000.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended actions are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 because it consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures, and/or the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Here, the recommended action meets the exemption because it involves installation of a small art structure on the wall of a parking garage and the installation of a small tile mural on a retaining wall and funding for such installations.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Arts Commission minutes 11/24/25 and 1/12/25 (Pgs. 5-6)

2. Artist Rendering (Pgs. 7-8)
Submitted By: Sian Poeschl Approved: .David A Kiff
Sian Poeschl, Cultural Arts
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Dave Kiff, City Manager
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LAGUNA BEACH ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 24, 2025
Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
5:00 p.m.

Recap of Minutes
PRESENT: Commissioners: Donna Ballard, Michael Ervin, Sindi Schwartz (arrived 5:02 p.m.), Adam Schwerner, Carl Smith, and Nicole Strathman (arrived 5:13 p.m.).

ABSENT: Commissioner: Joan Gladstone and Pat Kollenda.

STAFF: Siân Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager, Mike McGregor, Arts Program Coordinator and Karen Wood, Public Art Coordinator.

Michael Ervin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Items for Discussion and Action:

Public Art Installation – Anita Street Beach Access – Staff Wood provided an overview of the project and introduced artist Kevin Myers. Mr. Myers presented his proposal, provided material samples, and spoke about its durability. Mr.

Myers noted the final design would be a continuous image across the mosaic tiles. A motion was made to approve the proposal as presented. Motion: Schwerner. Second: Ballard. Yeas: Ballard, Ervin, Schwartz, Schwerner, Smith, Strathman. Noes: None.

Art in Public Places – 501 Glenneyre Street (Glenneyre Parking Structure) – Staff Poeschl presented the proposal by artist Arne Quinze. Adam Schwerner noted the final artwork would be finished with colored automotive paint, fired onto the aluminum of the sculpture. Staff Poeschl noted lighting could be incorporated into the artwork. Carl Smith spoke about the scale of the proposed installation. A motion was made to: 1) Approve the proposal as presented; 2) Direct staff to coordinate with the artist to develop details and timing of the installation and return to the Arts Commission with a final installation method. Motion: Schwerner. Second: Smith. Yeas: Ballard, Ervin, Schwartz, Schwerner, Smith, Strathman. Noes: None.

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LAGUNA BEACH ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
5:00 p.m.

Recap of Minutes
PRESENT: Commissioners: Donna Ballard, Michael Ervin, Joan Gladstone, Pat Kollenda, Sindi Schwartz, Adam Schwerner, Carl Smith, and Nicole Strathman.

ABSENT: Commissioners: Adam Schwe
COUNCIL: Sue Kempf.

STAFF: Siân Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager, Michael McGregor, Arts Program Coordinator, and Karen Wood, Public Art Coordinator.

Art in Public Places – 501 Glenneyre Street (Glenneyre Parking Structure) – Staff Poeschl provided an overview of the project, noting previous approvals for the installation of a sculpture by artist Arne Quinze, and presented the additional request for funding to pay for transportation of the artwork, inclusion of lighting, public reception event, and installation of an identifying plaque. Staff noted the funds would be allocated from the Art-in-Lieu Fund and provided an overview of its current budget and expected upcoming expenses. A motion was made to: 1) Approve the installation method for the sculptural work “A Breeze, Floating Bloom” as provided by the Artist, Arne Quinze; and 2) Approve miscellaneous costs which will include lighting, transportation of the sculpture, artist reception, identifying plaque, etc., not to exceed $15,000. Motion/Second: Kollenda/Smith. Yeas: Ballard, Ervin, Gladstone, Kollenda, Schwartz, Smith, Strathman. Noes: None.
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

CONSENT
6 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AND

PLANNING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to Agreement #22-64 with the Code Group, Inc. (dba VCA Code) to increase the contract amount by $190,000 for continued building and planning services; and

2. Find this action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This report recommends that the City Council authorize a third amendment to Agreement #22-64 with the Code Group, Inc. (VCA) to increase the contract authority by $190,000 for continued as-needed building and planning services. This amendment is necessary due to ongoing staffing shortages and unanticipated workload needs. Sufficient funds are available from existing contract services appropriations and salary savings, and no new funds are required.

DISCUSSION
On June 21, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute on-call service provider agreements with multiple firms to provide building and planning services for a three-year term. Code Group, Inc. (dba VCA) was awarded Agreement #22-64 and has received one-year extensions beginning July 1, 2025. This amendment represents the third amendment to Agreement #22-64.

Per the City’s purchasing Policy, the City Manager can approve task orders up to $100,000; task orders above $100,000 are presented to the City Council for approval.

The State of California, and Orange County in particular, continue to experience a shortage of qualified building inspectors, making it challenging to fill vacant positions. As a result, staff have relied heavily on VCA during the first half of the fiscal year to help augment staffing levels. Although both vacant inspector positions have recently been filled, one employee is not expected to begin work for several weeks, and the other just started training. Consequently, staff anticipate that continued short-term use of VCA services will maintain staffing levels appropriate for inspection capacity.

While staff does not expect VCA services will be necessary through the end of the fiscal year, the requested $190,000 increase in contract authority is also intended to provide contingency funding for unforeseen staffing needs, such unexpected illness, injury, or turnover. In such cases, VCA would continue to serve as the City’s primary option to ensure uninterrupted building and planning services delivery.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The proposed amendment would increase VCA’s total contract authority from $100,000 to $290,000, representing an increase of $190,000.
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Most of the original $100,000 allocation has already been expended using budgeted contract services funds.

The remaining costs associated with this amendment are anticipated to be absorbed through:
• Existing Contract Services Appropriations, and/or
• Approximately $194,000 in salary savings realized during the current fiscal year due to long-term vacancies in building inspector positions.

As a result, no additional appropriations are requested, and sufficient funding is available within the adopted FY 2025-26 Community Development Department budget to support the proposed contract increase.

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
The proposed contract amendment supports the City Council’s strategic priorities by maintaining highquality public services and ensuring the continuity of building, planning, and environmental review functions. By supplementing City staffing with on-call consultant support during periods of high demand or staffing transition, the action helps ensure efficient review and timely customer service. Additionally, utilizing available salary savings to fund the amendment reflects the Council’s commitment to operational efficiency and responsible financial management.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "project" under CEQA. The state CEQA Guidelines provide that "[a]n activity is not subject to CEQA if ... The activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378." (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15060(c).) Here, the action does not qualify as a "project" as defined in State CEQA Guidelines section 15378 for at least two different reasons. First, Section 15378 defines a project as an activity that "has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment." (State CEQA Guidelines, §15378(a).) Here, the action is to authorize the City Manager to increase funds for planning services, which will not result in any reasonably foreseeable impacts.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Third Amendment to VCA Agreement #22-64 (Pgs. 3-4)
Submitted By: Matthew Schneider Approved: .David A Kiff Matthew Schneider, Director of
Community Development
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Erin Fabian, Administrative Analyst
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1 THIRD AMENDMENT NO. 22-64 TO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AREEMENT

BETWEEN THE

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
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THE CODE GROUP, INC. (dba VCA CODE)

1. Parties and Date.

This Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (“Amendment”) is made and entered into this _______ day of _________ 2026 by and between the City of Laguna Beach (“City”) and The Code Group, Inc. (dba VCA Code) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Amendment.

2. Recitals.

2.1 City and Consultant entered into that certain Professional Services Agreement dated August 4, 2022 (“Agreement”), whereby Consultant agreed to provide Building Plan Check, Building Inspection, Fire Code Enforcement, Permit Technician and Code Enforcement Services.

2.2 City and Consultant amended the Agreement for the First time on June 30, 2025 to extend the term.

2.3 City and Consultant amended the Agreement for the Second time on December 4, 2025 to increase the compensation up to $100,000.

2.4 City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement for the Third time to further increase the compensation up to $290,000.

3. Terms.

3.1 Contract Extension. The term of the Agreement shall remain the same commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026.

3.2 Compensation. The total compensation shall be increased by $190,000.

3.3 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

3.4 Adequate Consideration. The Parties stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment. Consultant further accepts the terms and conditions of this Amendment as full and final resolution of any and all claims, asserted or otherwise, arising out of or related to the subject of this Amendment and acknowledges that the compensation and/or additional time, if any, set forth herein is adequate and comprises the total compensation and/or time due for the change(s) included in this Amendment.

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2 3.5 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in duplicate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the date first herein above written.

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH THE CODE GROUP, INC. (dba VCA CODE) By: By:
(Authorized Representative of Consultant)
Printed Name: Printed Name:

Title: Title:

Dated: Dated:
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2024

CONSENT
7 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 31131 MONTEREY STREET; AND FINDING ACTION

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to an Easement Agreement related to right of way adjacent to 31131 Monterey Street; and

2. Find the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) based on the reasons in the staff report.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
Pursuant to a quitclaim deed recorded on March 9, 2023, the City of Laguna Beach acquired rights to an easement for right of way near 31131 Monterey Street from the County of Orange. The easement includes a restriction prohibiting parking within the easement area. The property owners, Ahmed & Fereshteh Dehbozorgi, have requested removal of this parking restriction, citing that it is unnecessary and interferes with use of property at 31131 Monterey Street.

DISCUSSION
The easement in question was originally established under the County of Orange’s jurisdiction in 2017 to provide access to a public trail leading to Aliso Creek Beach and was created in coordination with development of the property located at 31131 Monterey Street (Attachment 1 - Easement). The City of Laguna Beach subsequently acquired the easement, which includes a restriction prohibiting parking within the easement area along Monterey Street, through a quitclaim deed (Attachment 2 - Quitclaim Deed).

In 2025, the property owners of 31131 Monterey Street, unaware of the City’s acquisition of the easement, contacted the County of Orange seeking relief from the parking restriction within the easement area. While the County of Orange staff expressed support for an amendment to the easement agreement to remove the parking restriction, the property owners then learned that the City held rights to the easement. The property owners are requesting relief from the parking restriction within the easement adjacent to their property.

At the request of the property owners, City staff has reviewed the parking restriction with the Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments to determine whether the restriction was necessary for public safety or access purposes. Based on the department reviews, staff has determined that safe and adequate access can be maintained without the parking restriction, and that the parking restriction within the easement is not necessary.

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parking for loading and unloading passengers, goods, and similar activities. Removing a portion of the restriction would restore the ability for these customary functions to occur.

Separately, the property owner presented a project to the Design Review Board (DRB) on December 11, 2025, which includes improvements such as a rear yard deck, fencing, spa, expansion of an at-grade terrace, and an updated trash enclosure. The DRB unanimously approved the project, and the local appeal period has expired. Removal of the parking restriction was discussed in the DRB staff report and reflected on the approved site plan, with the intent that the driveway area be demarcated on the pavement to ensure adequate coastal trail access remains in place.

This easement request was originally considered by the City Council at the January 13, 2026 meeting.

During public comment, questions were raised regarding whether removal of the parking restriction could impede access to the trail that begins at the end of the right-of-way. More specifically, a concern was raised that the trail is viewed by neighbors as an emergency egress in the event of an emergency, such as a wildfire, with only one other egress serving the neighborhood. Based on this concern, and following general Council discussion emphasizing the importance of public safety and maintaining adequate right-of-way access, staff was directed to work with the applicant and return to Council with additional information and options.

Based upon staff’s review, the trail is not designed or intended for vehicular use. It features steep grades exceeding a 20 percent slope, includes several areas that routinely wash out (as depicted in the photos below), and narrows to approximately 13 feet in certain locations adjacent to steep bluff edges. While it is conceivably possible that vehicles could traverse the trail in an extreme emergency, this is not its intended purpose, and doing so would present a high risk of personal injury and/or vehicle incapacitation, potentially blocking the passage entirely and eliminating its usefulness for egress. Additionally, a large drainage culvert at the trail’s mouth adjacent to the easement prevents any widening of the trail at that location. With these constraints in mind, staff met with the property owner and his representatives on January 20th, at which time it was agreed that the easement would be modified to ensure a 20-foot clear path of travel to the trail, with 15 feet designated for the parking easement, five feet of which would be located on the owner’s property. These changes are reflected in the updated easement documents. 2 of 243

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It should also be noted that the applicant is not the original developer of the project. During the initial hearing, comments were raised suggesting the home could have been designed to provide additional driveway access. Upon further research, staff determined that the residence was intentionally shifted inland and the garage roofline reduced in order to preserve and maximize views for inland neighbors. As a result of these design decisions, custom garage doors with a height of 6 feet 8 inches were installed, which limits the owner’s ability to park certain vehicle types within the garage. 3 of 243

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Funding for the staff time required to prepare and review the easement agreement and associated staff report is accounted for within the City’s existing adopted budget; therefore, no additional appropriations are necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA because it is limited to the removal of a portion of the parking restriction within an existing easement on an already-developed residential property in an area that directly in front of an existing residential property. The action does not authorize physical construction, expansion of use, or intensification of activity, and does not alter access to the public trail or surrounding roadway network. Safe and adequate access will continue to be maintained without a portion of the restriction.

Further, none of the exceptions outlined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. The project site does not contain any environmentally sensitive areas. There will be no cumulative impact resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment. There will be no damage to scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The project is not located on a hazardous waste site or any other site included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 according to Cortese List. The project will not result in significant adverse impacts to historical resources as defined by CEQA. Consequently, additional environmental analysis is not necessary to meet the requirements of the CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Easement (Pgs. 5-29)

2. Quitclaim Deed (Pgs. 30-45)

3. First Amendment to Easement (Pgs. 46-53)
Submitted By: Matthew Schneider Approved: .David A Kiff Matthew Schneider, Director of
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Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

Ahmed Dehbozorgi
31131 Monterey St
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6961
City Clerk
City of Laguna Beach
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE)

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Easement Deed and Agreement (“Amendment”) is made this day of , 2025, by the CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, a municipal corporation (“Grantor”) and AHMED DEHBOZORGI and FERESHTEH DEHBOZORGI, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants (“Grantee”).

RECITALS
A. Grantee is the owner of certain real property, located in the City of Laguna Beach, County of Orange, State of California, commonly known as 31131 Monterey Street, identified as Orange County Assessor’s Parcel Number 056-041-73 and more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“31131 Monterey”).

B. Grantee is the successor-in-interest to Elbe Properties, an Ohio General Partnership (“Prior Grantee”) with respect to 31131 Monterey.

C. Pursuant to a Quitclaim Deed recorded in the Official Records of the County of Orange, California on March 9, 2023, as Document Number 2023000054207, Grantor is the successor-in-interest to the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a political subdivision of the State of California (“Prior Grantor”) with respect to that certain Easement Deed and Agreement dated November 14, 2017, (the “Easement Agreement”) recorded in the Official Records of the County of Orange, California on December 5, 2017, as Document Number 2017000523202.

D. The Easement Agreement benefited Prior Grantee’s property at 31121 and 31131 Monterey Street, Laguna Beach, California.

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E. After the Easement Agreement was recorded, Grantee became successorin-interest to Prior Grantee in 31131 Monterey.

F. The Easement Agreement contained the following sentence (the “Parking Restriction”):

The rights herein granted do not include the right to
park vehicles anywhere on the Easement Area.

G. Grantor and Grantee have determined that the foregoing sentence no longer serves the public interest.

H. Grantor and Grantee thus desire to amend the Easement Agreement as set forth in this Amendment.

NOW THEREFORE, Grantor and Grantee hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1. Grant of Parking Easement. The Parking Restriction, defined above, is hereby deleted from the Easement Agreement and replaced with the following language:

The rights herein granted do not include the right to park vehicles anywhere on the Easement Area except as follows: It is permissible for the property owner of the 31131 Monterey Property to park vehicles in the area depicted in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, within the Easement Area, provided that a minimum clear width of 20 feet will be maintained in the Easement Area at all times.

2. Effect Of Amendment. Except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, the Easement Agreement remains in full force and effect and without change. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
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61030065.1/201231.0002
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment on the date set forth above.

GRANTOR

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH,
a municipal corporation
By:

Dave Kiff, City Manager
City of Laguna Beach
ATTEST:

Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
City of Laguna Beach
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
City of Laguna Beach
Orange County, California
By:

Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney
Date:
(SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
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61030065.1/201231.0002

GRANTEE

Ahmed Dehbozorgi
Property Owners of 31131 Monterey

Fereshteh Dehbozorgi
Property Owners of 31131 Monterey
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Acknowledgement
61030065.1/201231.0002

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This Notary Acknowledgement is attached to a document entitled First Amendment to 31131 Monterey Easement.

A notary public or other officer completing this
Certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF ORANGE
On , 2025, before me, ,
personally appeared Ahmed Dehbozorgi, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY of PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: ___________________________________ (Seal)
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Acknowledgement
61030065.1/201231.0002

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This Notary Acknowledgement is attached to a document entitled First Amendment to 31131 Monterey Easement.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF ORANGE
On , 2025, before me, ,
personally appeared Fereshteh Dehbozorgi, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY of PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: ___________________________________ (Seal)
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Exhibit “A”
61030065.1/201231.0002

EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of 31131 Monterey
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Exhibit “B” S1459-000 -- 4194577.1
61030065.1/201231.0002

EXHIBIT B
Depiction of Authorized Parking Area in Easement Area
31131 Monterey Street
APN: 056-041-73
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

CONSENT
8 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND

COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Confirm City Council appointments to various organizations and committees listed in Attachment 1;

2. Confirm City Council representation on Ad Hoc Committees as listed in Attachment 2; and

3. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The purpose of this item is to formally confirm the 2026 City Council assignments. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. This report presents the list of City Council appointments to regional organizations and local committees, as well as City Ad Hoc Committees, as discussed and determined at the Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2026.

DISCUSSION
During the City Council Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2026, the Council reviewed and determined member assignments for standing committees, liaison roles, regional organizations, and internal Ad Hoc Committees. The attached lists reflect those appointments.

Notably:
• The OC Vector appointment remains vacant at this time; and • Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director, is designated as the alternate for the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) and will serve as the City’s representative to the SOCWA Finance Committee.

Staff prepared the attached report to formally confirm those appointments and confirm the Council’s direction:
• Attachment 1: includes the full list of City Council appointments and liaison roles. • Attachment 2: outlines the current Ad Hoc Committees, their purposes, staff liaisons, and Councilmember assignments, all of which were reviewed and confirmed at the January 30 session. 1 of 250

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This action supports the City Council’s commitment to effective governance and regional collaboration.

Confirming these appointments ensures continued representation in interagency decision-making, supports transparency, and aligns with Council priorities for civic engagement and organizational effectiveness

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), as it involves organizational and administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS

1. City Council Assignments and Liaison Appointments (Pg. 3)

2. Ad Hoc Committees (Pgs. 4-7)
Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager
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Name of Organization Meeting Schedule Councilmember Assigned Assignments for Mayor Only
Festival of Arts Board of Directors Monthly - 2nd Wednesday at 4:30pm Mayor-ex officio, Rounaghi (a) League of California Cities, OC Division Monthly - 2nd Friday at 3:30pm (Zoom) Mayor (primary rep.) all CC members invited Orange County City Selection Committee Periodic - 2nd Thursday Mayor So. California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual - 1st Thursday in May Mayor South Orange County Assoc. of Mayors (SOCAM) Quarterly - 3rd Thursday at 7:30am Mayor NOTE: The Mayor Pro Tem is authorized to represent the City & vote on the City's behalf in the absence of the Mayor (Reso No. 11.063) City Council Assignments
Coastal Greenbelt Authority Bi-Monthly - 2nd Wednesday at 3:00pm Orgill, Jones (a) Festival Coordinating Committee January & March, as scheduled Orgill HIV Advisory Committee Monthly - 1st Thursday at 4:00pm Kempf Irvine Bowl Policy Committee Quarterly - 3rd Thursday Kempf, Rounaghi Laguna Art Museum Board Monthly - 4th Monday at 5:00pm Whalen, Orgill (a) Laguna Beach Seniors Monthly - 4th Tuesday at 3:00pm Kempf, Rounaghi Laguna Canyon Foundation Bi-Monthly - 3rd Thursday at 4:00pm Kempf (a), Jones Laguna Playhouse Whalen
OC Vector Control District (1) Monthly - 3rd Thursday at 3:00pm To be determined Orange County Library Advisory Committee Quarterly Orgill, Whalen (a) South Laguna Water/Sewer Committee Quarterly - Wednesday at 2:00pm Kempf, Rounaghi Visit Laguna Beach Monthly - 2nd Wednesday at 3:00pm Whalen, Jones S. Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) (2) As scheduled - in the morning Whalen, Bannigan (a), McAvoy (a) S. Orange County Watershed Mgmt. Area Exec. Committee Quarterly Whalen, Rounaghi (a) Liason Appointments
Arts Commission 2nd & 4th Monday at 5:00pm Kempf
Audit Review & Investment Advisory As scheduled Kempf, Whalen (a) Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Committee 1st Monday at 6:00pm Whalen, Rounaghi (a) Environmental Sustainability Committee 3rd Monday at 6:00pm Jones, Rounaghi (a) Heritage Committee 3rd Monday at 6:00pm Orgill
Housing & Human Services Committee 1st Wednesday at 4:00pm Whalen, Rounaghi (a) Parking, Traffic & Circulation Committee 4th Thursday at 6:00pm Rounaghi Recreation Committee 2nd Monday at 6:00pm Kempf
View Restoration Committee 2nd Wednesday at 5:00pm Orgill (1) Term is 2 years at discretion of City Council
(2) Payment of $100 per meeting
(a) Alternate Updated Feb 10, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES
Number City Council
Ad Hoc
Committees
City Council
Representative Staff Purpose Date Approved
Anticipate
Committee
Conclusion
1 Mission
Hospital Laguna
Beach
 Whalen
 Rounaghi
Staff Liaisons:
 Dave Kiff
 Chief Calvert
The Ad Hoc Committee was
established to meet with
Mission Hospital on issues
related to the hospital.

Reapproved
December 2022
Upon
completion of
the project work
plan
2 Leadership
Laguna
 Kempf
 Rounaghi
Staff Liaisons:
 Jeremy Frimond
The Ad Hoc Committee was
established to support
Leadership Laguna, a citizens'
academy comprising five
workshops designed to
acquaint residents with the
inner workings of the City.

Reapproved
December 2022
Upon completion
of the fifth
workshop
3 Promenade  Kempf
 Orgill
Staff Liaison:
 Louie Lacasella
Collaborate with the
community, staff, and
consultants to delineate the
parameters and limitations of
the Forest Avenue Promenade
project. Additionally, the
Committee aims to devise a
comprehensive strategy to
advancing the project,
integrating public engagement
methods to gather feedback
from the community’s
proficient volunteers with
diverse expertise in relevant
fields.

February 27,
2024
Upon
completion of
the project work
plan
Attachment 2
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES
Number City Council
Ad Hoc
Committees
City Council
Representative Staff Purpose Date Approved
Anticipate
Committee
Conclusion
4 Revenue
Enhancement
 Whalen
 Orgill
Staff Liaisons:
 Gavin Curran
 Louie Lacasella
Development of revenue
enhancement, including ballot
measure proposal (for
November 2026) for City
Council consideration.

Reaffirmed on
July 23, 2024 December 2026
5 Laguna
Canyon Road
 Whalen
 Jones
Staff Liaisons:
 Mark McAvoy
 Tom Perez
 Dave Kiff
The Ad Hoc Committee was
established to further support
for the undergrounding and
roadway improvement on
Laguna Canyon Road (aka The
Protect and Connect project).

December 2022
Upon
completion of
the project work
plan
6 Vista Aliso  Rounaghi
 Whalen
Staff Liaison:
 Jeremy Frimond
The Ad Hoc Committee was
established to work with the
Laguna Beach Unified School
District on extending the Vista
Aliso Lease.

July 2023
Upon completion
of the project
work plan
7 Laguna Beach
Stewardship and
Visitor Impact
 Kempf
 Orgill
Staff Liaison:
 Jeremy Frimond
To develop and recommend
programs that preserve Laguna
Beach’s Unique environment,
culture, and heritage.

August 2024 Upon completion
of the project
work plan
8 Coastal
Treatment Plant
Improvements
 Whalen
 Rounaghi
Staff Liaisons:
 Gavin Curran
 Mark McAvoy
Work with staff on outlining
proposed improvements to the
Coastal Treatment Plant, and
working with Moulton Niguel
Water District on a possible
Memorandum of
Understanding that would
explore opportunities for the
City to participate in the
November 2024 Upon completion
of the project
work plan
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES
Number City Council
Ad Hoc
Committees
City Council
Representative Staff Purpose Date Approved
Anticipate
Committee
Conclusion
OASIS Water Resource Center
Project
9 Wildfire
Mitigation and
Fire Safety
 Whalen
 Kempf
Staff Liaisons:
 Chief King
 Chief Calvert
 Mark McAvoy
 Jeremy Frimond
The Ad Hoc Committee was
established to identify and
prioritize additional programs,
mitigation measures, staff and
equipment needed to further
reduce the risk of loss of life
and property damage from
wildfire and the cost to
implement them.

January 2025
Upon completion
of the project
work plan
10 Comprehensive
Zoning Code
Update
 Orgill
 Whalen
Staff Liaison:
 Wendy Jung
Collaborating with staff and
consultants on the
comprehensive zoning code
update effort.

March 2024
Upon completion
of the project
work plan
11 Open Space and
Conservation
Element
 Orgill
 Jones
Staff Liaison:
 Matt Schneider
Assist and coordinate with
City staff and community
stakeholders to develop a
comprehensive OSCE Update
recommendation for City
Council consideration
July 22, 2025
Upon completion
of the project
work plan
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CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES
Number City Council
Ad Hoc
Committees
City Council
Representative Staff Purpose Date Approved
Anticipate
Committee
Conclusion
12 Economic
Development
 Orgill
 Kempf
Staff Liaison:
 Loui Lacasella
Focused on advancing the
City’s economic development
initiatives
October 28,
2025
Return on
November 10,
2026 to review
progress and
determine
whether to
continue.
13 City Centennial  Orgill
 Kempf
Staff Liaisons:
 TBD
To guide and advise on the
planning and implementation
of any City-directed activities
with Calendar Year 2027,
which would be 100 years
since the City was
November 18,
2025 December 2027
A
Aliso Creek
Estuary
Restoration
Project
(City
Representative)
 Whalen
 Jones
Staff Liaison:
 Jeremy Frimond
A member of the City Council
will serve as the City
representative to work with Ed
Almanza in efforts to advance
the concept development of an
Aliso Estuary Restoration
Project and provide periodic
status reports to the City
Council.

May 2021
Upon completion
of the project
work plan
*Revised 1.30.26
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

CONSENT
9 SUBJECT: ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) - STUDY SESSION

SUMMARY AND COUNCIL DIRECTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Affirm Council direction to refer the matter to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for review and recommendation regarding potential participation in OCPA;

2. Direct staff to initiate a no-cost feasibility study with OCPA in parallel, and return to the City Council with the Committee’s findings and any recommended next steps for formal consideration; and

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

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
On January 27, 2026, the City Council held a Study Session and received a presentation from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) regarding Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) and the potential for Laguna Beach to participate. The presentation provided an overview of OCPA’s structure, energy product offerings, customer choice features, renewable content, financial incentives, and steps for potential membership.

Following Council and public discussion, no formal action was taken to join OCPA. However, Council provided direction to proceed with further due diligence, including committee review and potential future action.

DISCUSSION
Background:

During the January 27, 2026, Study Session, the CEO of OCPA and team members provided a detailed overview of their Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) model. Highlights included the structure and regulatory history of CCAs under AB117; OCPA’s local control and not-for-profit structure under a Joint Powers Authority; procurement of cleaner energy sources, including 100% renewable options; and the availability of customer default product tiers with flexibility to opt out or downgrade. The OCPA team also explained that billing would continue through Southern California Edison (SCE) and emphasized affordability, customer choice, resiliency, and climate alignment. The presentation clarified that while cities select the default energy tier for residents and businesses, individual customers retain full ability to opt down or remain with their existing provider. The presentation is included in Attachment 1.

Council Direction Provided at the Study Session:

Following the presentation, the following direction was provided:
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ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) - STUDY SESSION SUMMARY AND

COUNCIL DIRECTION
February 10, 2026

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1. Environmental Sustainability Committee Review
Council directed the Environmental Sustainability Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of OCPA, including program compatibility, rate competitiveness, sustainability benefits, and customer experience.

2. Initiate the Feasibility Study
Council directed staff to initiate a feasibility study with OCPA in parallel with the Environmental Sustainability Committee's findings. The feasibility study would be conducted at no cost to the City by OCPA and a third-party consultant and would involve obtaining historical electric load data from SCE and SDG&E.

3. No Financial or Policy Commitment at This Time
Council emphasized that no decision has been made to join OCPA, nor has any financial commitment been authorized. Further evaluation and public input will occur prior to formal action.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving with this action. Any fiscal implications related to feasibility analysis or potential future membership in OCPA will be identified and presented to the City Council as part of a future agenda item.

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This informational report aligns with the City Council’s adopted goals related to Climate Action and Sustainability by evaluating opportunities to expand renewable energy use, supporting local energy resilience and customer choice, and advancing the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan goals.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not constitute a "project." The report involves the receipt of information and direction to evaluate administrative and financial implications of a future action. No physical changes to the environment are authorized or proposed at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1. OCPA Presentation from the January 27, 2026, Study Session (Pgs. 3-18) Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, ACM Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager
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January 27, 2026
OCPA Introduction for the City of Laguna Beach
Attachment 1
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• Not
-for-profit energy provider
• Alternative to for-profit utility (SCE)
• Energy procured from renewable
sources with the goal of helping cities,
residents, and businesses reduce their
carbon footprint
• Supporting over 177,000 customers in
Fullerton, Buena Park, and Irvine
• Fountain Valley coming online soon • In discussions with additional cities Orange County Power Authority
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Over 100 Years
of Collective
Experience

LOUIS TING

DIRECTOR OF POWER

RESOURCES

TIFFANY LAW
CFO

OWEN LEE

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE &

DATA ANALYTICS

BERNARD NAINGGOLAN

POWER PORTFOLIO

MANAGER

SAUL VIRAMONTES

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

MANAGER

JACQUIE HENDERSON

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
& EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

JOE MOSCA
CEO

ANDREW DI GIOVANNA

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

MANAGER

STEVEN HALLIGAN

REGULATORY & LEGISLATIVE

MANAGER

HONGYAN SHENG

FINANCE & RISK

MANAGER

AGUSTIN LEE
DATA

ANALYST

MICHELLE STUART
DATA

ANALYST

LEYNA PHAN

FINANCIAL

ANALYST

NATALY MORALES SANDOVAL

ENERGY PROGRAMS

ANALYST

LENA GARVEY

ENERGY COMPLIANCE &

CONTRACTS ANALYST

JULIO SANCHEZ

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

ARACELY CARDONA

PROCUREMENT &

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

LINDA KRAEMER

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

MANAGER

MATT CHILL

REGULATORY ANALYST

PRANESH VENUGOPAL

ENERGY PROGRAMS

MANAGER
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• Assembly Bill 117 passed in 2002 establishing
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) to introduce
competition and choice into the energy market.
• AB 117 allows communities to join and provide
residents and businesses the opportunity to choose
their electric provider, and how much renewable
energy they want to put onto the grid.

What is Community Choice
Aggregation (CCA)?
CCAs are 26% of the state’s energy load and growing!
A growing movement in California:
15 million people in 200 communities
are currently benefiting from CCAs
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Benefits of
Community
Energy

THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS
• Bring choice and competition
to the energy market
• Local control
• Local reinvestment
• Local job creation
• Put more renewable energy
onto the grid at a faster rate
• Supporting climate action
and adaptation goals
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2026 Clean Energy Options
OCPA’s 2026 rate design offers three renewable energy plans to meet customers’ specific environmental and financial goals
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81% clean power,
68% carbon-free
resources
Diverse Resource Portfolio
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Over
2 Billion lbs.
of CO2
emissions
reduced =
SINCE LAUNCH IN 2022
Gas powered
vehicles off the road
Trash bags of waste
recycled
Carbon sequestered by planting
more than 15.8 million tree
seedlings grown for 10 years

81.6M
223,000
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Across all plans,
OCPA has saved customers
$17.4M
Across California,
CCAs have saved customers
$760M+
Since 2022, OCPA Has Saved Customers
Millions of Dollars
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Affordability Advocacy
• OCPA advocates for affordability measures on behalf of customers in the California and Federal Legislatures,
and at regulatory agencies like the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC).
• OCPA advocates for various measures to benefit
customers including:
o Public financing of transmission infrastructure
to remove this cost from customer bills
o Preserving federal energy tax incentives
o Continued funding of grants that support reductions
of greenhouse gas emissions
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Reinvesting in the Community
As a not-for-profit, OCPA’s focus is customers, not shareholders • OCPA customers are eligible for programs
and rebates that help save energy, cut costs,
and transition to cleaner energy options.
• OCPA honors all low-income programs
including CARE, FERA, and Medical Baseline.
• Over $300,000 in grants provided to nonprofit
organizations to support renewable energy
education and sustainability projects.
• Over $300,000 in community investment
through sponsorship of diverse events,
chambers, and engagement opportunities.
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Community Power Plan
Coming Q1 2026
Community
Needs
Assessment
Operational
Alignment
Assessment
Existing
Programs
Assessment
Funding
Opportunities
Assessment
Cost-Benefit
Analysis
Programs outlined include
• Direct-to-renter electrification and demand response
• Strategic energy management (SEM) for industrial facilities • Refrigeration efficiency and electrification
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OCPA Clean Energy Access Program
• In December 2025, OCPA received approval from the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to administer a green tariff program for disadvantaged communities.
• Designed to help eligible low-income residential customers in disadvantaged communities who cannot afford, or are
unable, to install rooftop solar systems.
• Participants will receive 100% solar energy and an
additional 20% bill discount.
• Once enrolled, customers remain in the program up to 20yrs. • OCPA anticipates program launch in Q3 2026, with plans to expand capacity to serve more customers as cities join. 16 16 of 283
City Council
Considers
Expressing
Interest in
Joining
OCPA
OCPA
Conducts
Feasibility
Study/Board
Considers
Inviting New
Member
City Council
Considers
Adopting
Ordinance
Joining JPA
OCPA Board
Approves
and Files
Implementation
Plan by
End of CY
Onboarding
Process/
Public
Outreach
OCPA
Service Goes
Live
City Does
Not Move
Forward
City Cannot
Join OCPA
City Does
Not Join
OCPA
City Waits
Another Year to
Launch OCPA
Service
Jan - Jun
Yes
Jan - Sep Oct - Nov Nov - Dec CY +1 CY +2
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No No No
Process of Becoming a Member City
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Joe Mosca
CEO
www.ocpower.org
[email protected]
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2024
SCE
Emissions
515
2024
OCPA
Basic
Emissions
942
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In August 2024, I signed up for SCE Community Solar through SCE’s partner PowerMarket.

It was assigned to an actual solar farm, Inyokern 1203.

It offers a 10% discount on generation for my SCE bill. It is a Green Tariff program.

The emissions for SCE’s community solar was about half of SCE’s traditional solar, in 2024.

I went to see it in Inyokern. Draft 1/17/26 V Johnson
On my SCE bill:
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SCE’s Community Solar is recommended by the city of Long Beach:
https://www.longbeach.gov/sustainability/about-us/about-climate-action/community-solar/ continued...
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SCE’s Community Solar is recommended by the city of Corona:
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SCE’s Community Solar is recommended by the city of Laguna Woods:
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OCPA’s Ever Worsening Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Basic and Smart Choice OCPA Cannot Affordably Meet Laguna Beach Climate Goals
Lowering carbon emissions is the climate goal. The lower the number, the better.

Every year, OCPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions have worsened for Basic and Smart Choice: 2024 Basic Choice emissions are nearly double SCE, and approaching three times the CA utility average. In 2026, Basic is priced at $20/month higher than SCE. Smart Choice emissions have worsened and are priced $24/month higher than SCE, despite only 20% lower emissions than SCE. 100% is priced at $27/month higher than SCE. All OCPA cities in 2025 are now on Basic or Smart Choice.

SCE’s and the CA utility average GHG emissions are generally declining yearly.

These trends indicate OCPA’s Basic and Smart Choice cannot meet climate goals competitively with SCE. OCPA buys cheap RECS and dirty unspecified power because OCPA is losing money, drawing down reserves for FY25 and FY26 a projected $45M.

Power content labels (PCL) are mandated by the California Energy Commission.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh)

PCL OCPA
Basic
OCPA
Smart
SCE
Power
Mix
CA Utility Average
2021 Not in service 580 456
2022 503 150 552 422
2023 684 388 491 373
2024 942 403 515 359
Emissions
increasing
every year
Emissions
increasing
every year
Emissions
declining,
slight uptick 2024
Emissions
declining
yearly
2024 Eligible renewables OCPA Basic 25% versus SCE 35%
2023 Eligible renewables OCPA Basic 10% versus SCE 38%
See next page for PCL’s. See OCPA’s on their website.
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

BUSINESS
10 SUBJECT: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Hear a presentation from staff as to options for a fully-equipped Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and

2. Make any appropriate recommendations as to next steps.

DISCUSSION
At the Council’s January 30, 2026 Strategic Planning session, Council members discussed briefly how to approach a planned Emergency Operations Center to replace the one currently at City Hall (and not a “ready to roll” EOC). This opportunity to discuss the alternatives will continue that dialogue, hopefully with some more concrete information.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Please see Attachment 1 for a cost discussion.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended 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).)

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft PowerPoint (Pgs. 2-11)

2. EDPC EOC Narrative (Pg. 12)
Submitted By: Dave Kiff Approved: .David A Kiff
Dave Kiff, City Manager Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Dave Kiff, City Manager Niko King, Fire Chief
Mark McAvoy, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Jeff Calvert, Police Chief
Sarah Limones, Emergency Operations Coordinator
Thomas Perez, City Engineer
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Emergency Operations
Center
Update and Options
February 10, 2026
Attachment 1
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What’s an ideal EOC?
• Equipment (including IT/desktops/landline phones/display screens) is set up and ready to go.
• Average 2,000 sq ft
• Has enough space / workstations to accommodate:
• Mutual Aid Response Partners (LBCWD, SCWD, LBUSD, OCFA, Emerald Bay, CERT, SCE, SDG&E, SoCal Gas, etc.)
• Full allocation of City staff (multiple personnel)
• That’s about 44 workstations
• Has breakout rooms for management decisions, public information coordination, virtual press interviews, hotline…
• Doesn’t have huge vending machines
• Doubles as training room, conference room (but not breakroom) • Secure facility
• Backup power source
• Non-public bathrooms and showers preferable
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What to do?
• FY 25-26 Budget included about $600K for a “ready to roll” EOC at the CRC. • Construction bids came in high – we retooled to look at a portable generator and/or 72 hours of batteries.
• Bids still came in high – over $1M.
• (Probably still want a generator)
• Do we want to invest significant $$ in an EOC at the CRC? • Maybe. Depends on how long to keep the CRC.
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Two Viable Approaches
Approach A – Existing City Hall
• Remodel 2nd Floor, Expand
across back first floor
• Already has a generator but
needs electrical upgrades
• Can be seismically supported
• Possibly relocate PD Dispatch
to permanent EOC
Approach B - CRC
• Remodel two classrooms
• Should have a generator.
• Get at least 4-5 years out of it.
• Recoup costs with equity
from building sale
• Would include remote dispatch
station.
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EOC Site at City
Hall
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EOC @ CRC
Site
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Considerations other than Cost
Approach A – Existing City Hall
• Could we do it fast?
• Could be complete in 18 months IF
DR entitlement process waived.

Instead have Concept Discussion
with PC/Council.
• Is a CDP required?
• What to do while EOC is under
construction.
• If a new FS #1 has admin space
and the EOC is there, is the
new/old EOC site repurposable?
Approach B - CRC
• Will want to re-bid with bid
alternative (large generator,
smaller generator, other)
• Maybe construct as soon as July
2026, complete in 3 months.
• No DR required – all interior
• If the CRC is sold, what elements
of the CRC EOC are
repurposable? IT, furniture,
generator...
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Pros and Cons
Approach A – Existing City Hall
• Pros:
• Almost fully repurpose-able investment – always need space at CH • Existing generator
• Central to town (3 ways in/out)
• Central to more staff, more time periods
• Dispatch + EOC option
• Cons:
• Will take more time to construct than @
CRC
• Need a temp alternative EOC during
construction
• Could be impacted in flood event
Approach B - CRC
• Pros:
• Less time to construct
• Good space already – 2100 sq ft
• Home to Fire Admin already
• Could be in a safer location than downtown
– depends on disaster
• Facility easier to secure
• Seismically ready
• Cons:
• Some wasted investment
• Not as central to where most staff are
• No showers
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Cost Considerations (rough estimates)
At City Hall Estimated Cost Incurred? Recoverable?
Design $ 250,000 No Repurpose-able
Construction $ 2,500,000 No Repurpose-able
Inspection $ 250,000 No Repurpose-able
IT Equipment $ 100,000 No Most
Cabling and Electrical $ 200,000 No Some
Furniture $ 100,000 No All
Generator $ - Yes Repurpose-able
New Dispatch Center $ 900,000 No Would remain in place
Temp EOC Cost $ 350,000 No No
Total = $ 4,650,000 Net loss = $550K or so
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Cost Considerations (rough estimates)
At CRC Estimated Cost Incurred? Recoverable?
Design $ 75,000 Yes No
Construction $ 620,000 No No
Inspection $ 80,000 No No
IT Equipment $ 100,000 No Most
Cabling and Electrical $ 200,000 No No
Furniture $ 100,000 No All
Generator $ 400,000 No Yes
Dispatch Station $ 425,000 No Some
Total = $ 2,000,000 net loss = about $1M
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EDPC EOC Narrative:

The Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) recommends immediate action to establish a functional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the City of Laguna Beach.

State law and emergency management best practices require local governments to maintain the ability to coordinate emergency response across all hazards. Recent wildfire activity, weather events, and infrastructure disruptions underscore the need for immediate EOC readiness.

The EDPC supports the immediate use of the Community and Recreation Center (CRC) as the EOC solution to enable rapid operational capability while maintaining potential flexibility for longer-term EOC planning.

To support this effort, the Committee recommends utilizing approximately $600,000 in previously identified funding and considering the allocation of an additional $1,000,000 from the Wildfire Safety Fund or other appropriate sources to support near-term EOC readiness.

Attachment 2
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

BUSINESS
11 SUBJECT: HOSPITAL ACTION PLAN DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Hear from and discuss thoughts from Council Members Rounaghi and Whalen as to possible next steps to further protect the community’s interest via a further evaluation of possible changes in service by the operators of Mission Hospital in South Laguna; and

2. Make any appropriate recommendations as to next steps.

DISCUSSION
This item allows notification and time for the Council to discuss possible next steps to prepare for possible changes in hospital services associated with Mission Hospital, Laguna Beach.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.

ATTACHMENTS
None
Submitted By: Dave Kiff Approved: .David A Kiff
Dave Kiff, City Manager Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Dave Kiff, City Manager
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

BUSINESS
12 SUBJECT: CITY CHARTER DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Hear a presentation from the City Manager and the City Attorney as to options to consider should the City Council wish to ask the voters to adopt a City Charter in November 2026; and

2. Provide direction to staff and make any appropriate recommendations as to next steps.

DISCUSSION
At the City Council’s January 30, 2026 Strategic Planning session, Council members discussed briefly whether the City should move from being a general law city to a charter city. The City Attorney's Office prepared a memorandum (which is attached as Attachment 1) that outlines some of the steps to do this, as well as some of the pros and cons.

In summary, general law cities, like the City of Laguna Beach, have to follow all of the State's laws regarding city operations. Charter cities, however, can carve out certain types of functions and programs and processes and make them unique to their community. These can include service delivery methods, procurement methods, and election-related processes.

From the City Manager's perspective, becoming a charter city could enable more cost savings and efficiencies in delivering City services. For example, only charter cities can contract out parking ticket enforcement, due to existing state law. The City Manager also has discussed different models of providing certain maintenance services, which could increase flexibility and cost savings via a mix of city staffdelivered maintenance and contracted maintenance.

This Agenda item is not requesting Council to take any specific action. Rather, it allows the City Council and community to start to consider what a simple draft charter could look like (see Attachment 2) and begin a community discussion about it and what provisions to include (see Attachment 3). The formal process to adopt a charter is described in the City Attorney's memo and involves extensive public input. We welcome the Council and community’s discussion in this regard.

At its January 30, 2026 Strategic Planning session, the City Council also requested staff to prepare a financial analysis relating to the potential costs savings that could result from a city charter, as currently proposed to be used. Staff will return at a later Council meeting with that analysis. However, given the time constraints involved with putting a charter measure forward to the voters, staff wanted to dual track the financial analysis effort with the effort of drafting a charter in order to ensure sufficient time to thoughtfully consider and prepare a charter.
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CITY CHARTER DISCUSSION
February 10, 2026

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable at this time. Staff will return with a subsequent analysis as to potential cost savings that could result from a simple draft charter that is proposed to be used for the matters identified by the City Manager.

ATTACHMENTS

1. January 30, 2026 memorandum from the City Attorney’s Office (Pgs. 3-8)

2. Draft city charter (Pgs. 9-18)

3. Some Charter Policy Questions (Pg. 19)
Submitted By: . Approved: .David A Kiff
Dave Kiff, City Manager Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Dave Kiff, City Manager Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
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To: Honorable Mayor Orgill and City Council Members
From: Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Date: January 30, 2026 (Strategic Planning Meeting)
Re: General Law vs. Charter Cities – A High-Level Overview of Municipal Authority
Under California law, municipalities may be organized under one of two legal structures:
general law or charter law.
1 General law cities, such as the City of Laguna Beach (“City”) currently, derive their authority primarily from State of California (“State”) statutes. Charter cities, by contrast, derive certain powers from a locally-adopted charter pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution. Although both types of cities perform the same basic municipal functions, their differing sources of powers create meaningful implications for the scope and limits of their municipal authority.

This memo is intended to provide a high-level overview of the frameworks of general law and charter cities, as well as briefly describing some of the legal and practical consequences of each form of municipal organization.

I. Two Paths to Governance: General Law vs. Charter Cities A. General Law Cities
Like the majority of cities in California, the City is currently governed as a general law city. As such, the City is bound by the laws of the State, regardless of the subject matter of those laws. In other words, whether a State law relates to issues that are purely local (i.e., “municipal affairs”) or issues that affect the entire State (i.e., “matters of statewide concern”), the City must comply with the State law.2
General law cities derive their police power from the California 1 General law cities are organized under the general law of the State of California (Gov. Code § 34102), while charter cities are organized under a charter (Gov. Code, § 34101). These are each more briefly described below. 2 As discussed more below, the term “municipal affair” (as used in this context) originates from the California Constitution, while the term “matters of statewide concern” is not found directly in the Constitution but emerged from the case law interpreting it. (See, e.g., California Fed. Savings & Loan Assn. v. City of Los Angeles (1991) 54 Cal.3d 1 (hereinafter “Cal. Fed.”).) As one might imagine, there has been (and will continue to be) much debate in determining what is a “municipal affair” and what is “a matter of statewide concern.” Attachment 1
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constitution3
and their other municipal authority from State statutes, and they may exercise this power and authority subject to the limitations and preemptive effect of State law.

B. Charter Cities
In California, a municipality’s ability to operate as a charter city derives from the California Constitution. “Charter cities are specifically authorized by our state Constitution to govern themselves, free of state legislative intrusion, as to the matters deemed municipal affairs.”4 In particular, amongst other provisions, the California Constitution provides in pertinent part as follows:

For its own government, a … city may adopt a charter by majority vote of its electors voting on the question. …. The provisions of a charter are the law of the State and have the force and effect of legislative enactments. 5 …
It shall be competent in any city charter to provide that the city governed thereunder may make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to restrictions and limitations provided in their several charters and in respect to other matters they shall be subject to general laws. City charters adopted pursuant to this Constitution shall supersede any existing charter, and with respect to municipal affairs shall supersede all laws inconsistent therewith.
6 This constitutional framework is commonly referred to as the “home rule” doctrine. The principle of “home rule” is simply that a city is best positioned to regulate its own local affairs (or, as the California Constitution says, “municipal affairs”), while the State retains control over matters of statewide concern.

This distinction is the core practical benefit to charter status: in matters that are purely municipal, charter cities enjoy the power of self-determination, meaning that a city’s local laws prevail over inconsistent State laws addressing the same subject.7 3 Cal. Const., Art. XI, § 7 [“A … city may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws.”]. 4 State Building & Construction Trades Council of California v. City of Vista (2012) 54 Cal.4th 547, 555 (hereinafter, “City of Vista”).
5 Cal. Const., Art. XI, § 3(a).
6 Cal. Const., Art. XI, § 5(a) [emph. added].
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II. Defining the Line: Municipal Affairs vs. Matters of Statewide Concern If the central purpose of being a charter city is to have control over municipal affairs, the critical question is then: What is a municipal affair, and what is a matter of statewide concern? While the term municipal affair appears in the Constitution, it is not defined there, and the law does not otherwise provide a clear brightline definition or definitive and conclusive list of categories. Indeed, determining whether something qualifies as a municipal affair is not always clear. As the California Supreme Court has explained:
[T]he question whether in a particular case the home rule provisions of the California Constitution bar the application of state law to charter cities turns ultimately on the meaning and scope of the state law in question and the relevant state constitutional provisions. . . . The decision as to what areas of governance are municipal concerns and what are statewide concerns is ultimately a legal one.8 The legal question as to whether something qualifies as a municipal affair or a matter of statewide concern is evaluated through a four-part test developed by the California Supreme Court.9

All of that is to say, the determination of whether a matter is a municipal affair or statewide concern requires case-by-case judicial analysis. Notwithstanding there is not a finite list of municipal affairs (or, conversely, a finite list of matters of statewide concern), the California Constitution summarizes four broad categories of municipal affairs and, through the evolution of California case law, there is a non-exhaustive list of what is today considered a municipal affair and what is considered a statewide concern, which is detailed more below.

Whereas Article XI, section 5, subdivision (a), of the California Constitution, quoted above, articulates the general principle of self-governance, subdivision (b) sets out the nonexclusive list of the four ‘core’ categories that are, by definition, municipal affairs. Those are regulation of:

1. “city police force”;

2. “subgovernment in all or part of a city”;

3. “conduct of city elections”; and

4. “the manner in which . . . municipal officers [are] elected.”10 Beyond this list, it is up to the courts to determine what is and is not a municipal affair.

Over the last decade, there has been a winnowing of the municipal affairs category as the matters of statewide concern have expanded. Notably, for example, charter cities used to be able to exempt themselves from prevailing wage requirements and similarly had near plenary authority over local land use (although affordable housing has been considered a matter of statewide concern for 8 City of Vista, supra, 54 Cal.4th at 558.
9 Cal. Fed., supra, 54 Cal.3d 1. Analyzing this four-part test and its application to various topics is beyond the scope of this memo.
10 Cal. Const., Art. XI, § 5(b).
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decades).11 Local control over those issues has significantly narrowed through court and legislative actions.12
Below is a non-exhaustive list of some general topics that impact municipalities, and how they are generally categorized. Note these are high-level categorizations and there is nuance to each of them, which may result in differing characterization on an as-applied basis (in other words, a lot of this can result in an answer of “it depends” based on what is being proposed).

Municipal Affairs Statewide Concern
City Police authority and force
Traffic control; streets and sidewalks;
vehicle regulation (e.g., registration of
vehicles)
Legislative authority (e.g., how ordinances
and resolutions are adopted, etc.)
Tort claims against public agencies
Municipal elections13 Prevailing wage law14
Governmental organization; qualifications
and compensation of local officials (e.g., a
city can set its own qualification
requirements so long as does not violate the
U.S. Constitution)
Most housing laws15
11 AIDS Healthcare Foundation v. Bonta (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 73 [“the subissue of ensuring affordable housing has been a matter of statewide concern for nearly six decades”]. 12 See, e.g., SB 7 (2014), which effectively forces California charter cities to apply State prevailing wage laws to public projects by withholding State funding for construction projects from cities that continue to exempt themselves from prevailing wage requirements; The Kennedy Com. v. Superior Court (2025) 114 Cal.App.5th 385, which confirmed that State Housing Element Law did not infringe on home rule authority. 13 While a charter city, for example, does not need to comply with the timelines of the Elections Code, practically, if it is consolidating elections with the county elections, the city will still be bound by the county’s deadlines which often mirror the Elections Code.
14 As referenced above, a charter city may opt out of State prevailing wage law, but it must forego its State funding. 15 See, e.g., fns. 11 & 12.
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Municipal Affairs Statewide Concern
Certain taxation matters (e.g., Real Property
Transfer Tax)16
Public Records Act, Brown Act, Political
Reform Act
Certain personnel matters17 School systems
Contractual services18
Public Contracting19
Penalties and cost recovery for violations of
local law
III. Claiming Home Rule: The Charter Adoption Process
To become a charter city, a city must adopt a charter by a majority vote of its electorate.

If the goal is for the City to place this question before the voters as soon as possible, the earliest it could do so here is November of 2026. The most expeditious approach to doing so would be for the City Council, on its own motion, to draft a charter and vote to place it on the ballot.

Unlike other ballot measures, a city charter requires additional steps for which the City must comply before placing it on the ballot—most notably, multiple public hearings. To help guide the consideration of this effort for the immediate feature, below is a draft timeline for a November 2026 ballot measure. This timeline is tentative as, amongst other things, the County Registrar has not yet released its own deadlines for submittals.
16 State law (Proposition 62) generally prohibits cities from enacting new or additional Real Property Transfer Taxes (“RPTT”). However, California courts have held that Proposition 62’s limitation does not apply to charter cities and therefore, a charter city may enact a RPTT at a higher rate than the State’s rate, subject to voter approval. Notably, the home rule doctrine does not, however, overrule the procedural requirements of enacting local taxes. 17 Important limitations apply here, including but not limited to, for example, the procedures of certain labor laws, such as the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, still apply to charter cities. 18 General law cities derive their contacting authority, both explicitly and implicitly, from the Government Code. A city charter, by comparison, can specify its own contracting rules. 19 Can be exempt from complying with bidding statutes provided the city charter or ordinance exempts the city from such statutes, and the subject matter of the bid constitutes a municipal affair. (Pub. Cont. Code § 1100.7.) 7 7 of 36
City Charter Ballot Measure
Draft Timeline (Dates Are Approximate and Subject to Change) Action Deadline Notes
Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ROV Deadline to
Submit All Election
Documents
Friday, August 7, 2026 88 days prior to Election*
last day (“l/d”) to
submit Rebuttal
Arguments
Monday, August 3, 2026
10 days after publishing of Direct
Arguments
l/d to submit Direct
Arguments and
Impartial Analysis
Friday, July 24, 2026 Set by Resolution
l/d to vote to submit
Measure to Voters Tuesday, July 14, 2026 At least 21 days of Second Public Hearing l/d to conduct
Second Public
Hearing
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 At least 30 days after First Public Hearing
l/d to Notice Second
Public Hearing Tuesday, June 2, 2026 At least 21 days prior to Second Hearing l/d to conduct First
Public Hearing Tuesday, May 12, 2026
l/d to Notice First
Public Hearing Tuesday, April 21, 2026 At least 21 days prior to Second Hearing Draft ballot
measure February through April, 2026
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CHARTER PROPOSAL/MEASURE “___”

THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH DO HEREBY ADOPT A CITY CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Text of Charter Proposal. Subject to the approval of a majority of the voters of the City of Laguna Beach at the scheduled election so designated by City Council resolution placing the proposal on the ballot for such election, the voters of the City of Laguna Beach hereby adopt a City Charter to read as follows:

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH CHARTER

PREAMBLE
We the people of the City of Laguna Beach declare our intent to restore to our community the historic principles of self-governance inherent in the doctrine of home-rule. Sincerely committed to the belief that local government has the closest affinity to the people governed, and firm in the conviction that the economic and fiscal independence of our local government will promote the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of this City, we do hereby exercise the express right granted by the Constitution of the State of California to enact and adopt this Charter for the City of Laguna Beach.

ARTICLE I

NAME AND BOUNDARIES
100. Name and Boundaries
The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Laguna Beach, hereafter referred to as "the City," shall remain and continue to be a municipal body corporate and politic, as at present, in name, in fact, and in law.

The boundaries of the City shall be as established at the time this Charter takes effect, or as they may be changed thereafter in the manner authorized by law.

Attachment 2
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ARTICLE II

POWERS OF THE CITY
200. Exercise of Constitutional Power over Municipal Affairs.

The City of Laguna Beach adopts this Charter to exercise all Constitutional powers conferred on charter cities under Article XI sections 3 and 5 of the California Constitution. The City shall have full power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws, and regulations and to take all actions relating to municipal affairs, without limitation, subject only to such limitations and restrictions as may be provided in this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California. The enumeration in this Charter of any power, duty or procedure shall not be held to be exclusive of, or any limitation or restriction upon, this general grant of power. Without limiting in any manner the foregoing power and authority, each of the powers, rights, and responsibilities described in this Charter is hereby declared to be a municipal affair, the performance of which is unique to the benefit and welfare of the citizens of the City of Laguna Beach. In the event of a conflict between this Charter or the City’s Municipal Code and the general law, the provisions of this Charter or the Code shall govern.
201. General Law Powers.

In addition to the power and authority granted by the terms of this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the City shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations and to take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter or of the City’s Municipal Code and the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the provisions of this Charter or the Code shall control. 202. Powers Vested in the City Council.

All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter.
203. Ordinances; Violation; Penalty.

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204. Intergovernmental Relations.

The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions jointly, or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with any one or more cities, counties, states, or civil divisions or agencies thereof, or the United States or any agency thereof.
205. Public Works.

The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, rules or regulations to regulate all aspects of the bidding, award and performance of any public works contract, including, but not limited to, the compensation rates to be paid for the performance of such work.
206. Public Financing.

The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, rules or regulations related to any public financing.
207. Utility Franchises.

The City shall have the power to adopt any ordinance providing for the acquisition, development, or operation by the City of any public utility. The City shall have the power to adopt any ordinance providing for the granting of a franchise, license, or permit to any public utility not owned by the City which proposes to use or is using City streets, highways, or other rights-of-way. 208. Enterprises.

The City shall have the power to engage in any enterprise deemed necessary to produce revenues for the general fund or any other fund established by the City Council to promote a public purpose.
209. Economic Development.

The City shall have the power to utilize revenues from the general fund or any other fund dedicated to said purpose to encourage, support and promote economic development.
210. Reductions Prohibited.

Any revenues raised and collected by the City shall not be subject to subtraction, retention, attachment, withdrawal or any other form of involuntary reduction by any other level of government.
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211. Mandates Limited.

No person, whether elected or appointed, acting on behalf of the City, shall be required to perform any function which is mandated by any other level of government, unless and until funds sufficient for the performance of such function are provided by said mandating authority.

ARTICLE III

SUCCESSION
300. Rights and Liabilities.

The City shall remain vested with and continue to have, hold, and enjoy all property, rights of property, and rights of action of every nature and description now pertaining to this municipality, and is hereby declared to be the successor of same. It shall be subject to all the obligations, contracts, liabilities, debts, and duties that now exist against or with the City.
301. Ordinances, Codes, and Other Regulations.

All ordinances, codes, resolutions, regulations, rules, and portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect, and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, shall continue in force until repealed, amended, changed, or superseded in the manner provided by this Charter and any other applicable laws.
302. Pending Actions And Proceedings.

No action or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time this Charter takes effect, brought by or against the City or any officer, office, or department thereof, shall be affected or abated by the adoption of this Charter, or by anything herein contained.
303. Rights of Officers and Employees Preserved.

Nothing in this Charter contained, unless otherwise specifically provided herein, shall affect or impair the merit system, pension, or retirement rights or privileges of officers or employees of the City, or of any office, department or agency thereof, existing at the time this Charter takes effect. 304. Continuance of Contracts and Public Improvements.

All contracts entered into by the City or for its benefit prior to the effective date of this Charter
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and then in effect, shall continue in full force and effect according to their terms.

Public improvements for which proceedings have been instituted under laws existing at the time this Charter takes effect, in the discretion of the Council, may be carried to completion as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of such existing laws or may be continued or perfected under this Charter.

ARTICLE IV

FORM OF GOVERNMENT
400. Form of Government.

The form of government shall be that commonly known as the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council, consisting of five councilmembers elected for four year staggered terms, in the manner in effect when this Charter was adopted, shall establish the policy of the City and the City Manager shall carry out that policy. Each Councilmember in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the end of the term for which they were elected or appointed.
401. City Council.

A. The elective officers of the City shall consist of five City Councilmembers elected at large, as regulated by Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, or any successor ordinance duly adopted in accordance with applicable law. The term of each office shall be for four years. Each City Councilmember, upon qualification, shall serve during said term until the term of the successor to such office commences.

B. The five Councilmembers of the City Council in office at the time this Charter, or amendment thereto, takes effect shall continue in office representing the City or their respective districts until their respective successor's term commences and the successor has qualified.

C. Ties in election voting for Councilmember candidates shall be settled according to State law.

D. No Councilmember shall hold any other City office or City employment, and no former Councilmember shall hold any compensated City office or City employment until two years after leaving the office of Councilmember.

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of the department officers in the administrative service of the City, of any person to an office or employment or their removal therefrom, as set forth in Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.08, or any successor ordinance duly adopted in accordance with applicable law. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service under the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. 402. City Treasurer; City Clerk; [City Attorney].
[Left blank to solicit City Council input as to whether to include qualifications, compensation, or address other matters.] 403. City Manager.
[Left blank to solicit City Council input as to whether to include in the Charter, as opposed to leaving in the Municipal Code, rules for appointment and operation of a City Manager.]
404. Officers and Employees.

Subject to the provisions of this Charter, the present officers and employees of the City shall continue to perform the duties of their respective offices and employment without interruption and for the compensation provided by the existing ordinances, resolutions, rules, or laws, and under the same conditions until the election, appointment, or hiring and qualification of their successors and subject to such removal and control as provided herein or by applicable law.

ARTICLE V

PERSONNEL SYSTEM
500. Existing Civil Service System.

Subject to the provisions of this Charter, to the extent that existing Civil Service ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the City are not in conflict with this Charter, they are continued in full force and effect, and to the extent that they are in conflict they are hereby repealed. 14 14 of 36

ARTICLE VI

RETIREMENT
600. State System.

The City, its City Council and its several officers, agents and employees are empowered to do and perform any act, and to exercise any authority granted, permitted, or required under the provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law, as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, to enable the City to continue as a contracting City under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The City Council may terminate any contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System only pursuant to an ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the legally registered voters of the City, voting on such proposition at an election at which such proposal is presented.

ARTICLE VII

ELECTIONS
700. General Municipal Elections.

General municipal elections for the election of officers of the City and for such other purposes as the City Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the same date and at the same time as the Statewide General Election, in accordance with Laguna Beach Municipal Code section

1.08.010.
701. Special Municipal Elections.

All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter, or of any law, shall be known as special municipal elections. 702. Procedure for Holding Elections.

Except as otherwise provided in this Charter and except as may otherwise be provided by ordinance enacted by the Council and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, all municipal elections shall be held, canvassed, conducted and otherwise governed by State law. 703. Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.

There are hereby reserved to the voters of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers.

Except as may otherwise be provided by ordinance enacted by the Council, 15 15 of 36
and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, State law shall apply.

ARTICLE VIII

INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENT
800. Construction and Interpretation.

The language contained in this Charter is intended to be permissive rather than exclusive or limiting and shall be liberally and broadly construed in favor of the exercise by the City of its power to govern with respect to any matter which is a municipal affair.
801. Effective Date of Charter/Amendment.

This Charter shall take effect upon its approval by a majority of the City of Laguna Beach voters voting at an election scheduled for that purpose and by the Secretary of State of the State of California. Any amendment to this Charter shall be effective when approved by a majority of the City of Laguna Beach voters voting at an election scheduled for that purpose and has been accepted and filed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Government Code Section 34460.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS
900. Definitions.

Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, as used in this Charter:
a. "City" is the City of Laguna Beach and "department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer," or "employee," is a department, board, commission, agency, officer or employee as the case may be, of the City of Laguna Beach.
b. "County" is the County of Orange.
c. "Shall" is mandatory, and "may" is permissive.
d. "State" is the State of California.
e. "State Constitution" is the Constitution of the State of California. 16 16 of 36
f. "Voter" is a registered voter.

For purposes of interpretation, the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender, and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the others whenever the context so indicates.
901. Violations.

The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable per State law.
902. Validity/Severability.

If any provision of this Charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 2. Approval, Filing and Recordation of Charter Proposal. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 34460, if approved by a majority of voters, the Mayor and City Clerk shall certify, authenticate, and attest to the passage of this Charter Proposal. The City Clerk shall also (i) record one copy of this Charter Proposal with the Orange County Recorder’s Office, (ii) file one copy in the City’s archives, and (iii) file one copy with the California Secretary of State. Each copy recorded with the County Recorder and filed in the City’s archives shall also be filed with the following documents:

A. Certified copies of all publications and notices required of the City by State law in connection with the calling of an election to propose the Charter Proposal.

B. Certified copies of any arguments for or against the Charter Proposal that were mailed to voters pursuant to California Elections Code Sections 9281 et. seq.

C. A certified abstract of the vote at the election at which the Charter Proposal was approved by the voters.

SECTION 3. Ratification and Effective Date. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 34459, this Charter Proposal shall be deemed ratified if approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the City of Laguna Beach voting at the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026. However, this Charter Proposal shall not take effect until it has been accepted and filed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Government Code Section 34460.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Charter Proposal or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter Proposal and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Charter Proposal was PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the People of the City of Laguna Beach on the 3rd day of November, 2026.

Mark Orgill, Mayor
City of Laguna Beach
Attest:

Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
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Some Charter Policy Questions
A. City Council (Form of Government, Section 401):

1. Should the charter include provisions that change the way in which we fill vacancies, or defer to State law (GC 36512/34902)?

2. Should the charter include provisions that change the eligibility criteria for Council candidates, or defer to State law?

3. Should the charter include provisions that change Council compensation, or defer to State law (GC 36516) and the City’s existing ordinance?

4. There is a qualified initiative measure for term limits. If passed, that measure will be effective irrespective of the outcome of the outcome of the charter. Should the charter include a provision that states that term limits, if any, shall be set forth in the Laguna Beach Municipal Code, if any such ordinance is adopted by a majority vote of the legally registered voters of the City?
B. Other Required Official Positions (Form of Government, Sections 402 and 403):

1. These sections are optional, and if not included, will default to our Municipal Code provisions and state law.
a. Should the charter include provisions that change qualifications, compensation, duties, or other matters related to other elected positions? b. Should the charter include provisions that specify that other positions (e.g., the City Attorney) remain appointed, or defer to existing Municipal Code provisions?
c. Should the charter include provisions that specify rules for appointment and operation of a CM, or defer to existing Municipal Code provisions? C. Personnel and Retirement Systems (Articles V and VI):

1. Many other charters expand upon these sections. They are currently drafted to maintain status quo. Should the charter expand on these provisions, or maintain status quo through existing ordinances and regulations? D. Potential Other Issues (not presently included, not exhaustive):

1. Should the charter include provisions that change limits and/or rules from what is specified in the Public Contract Code?

2. Should the charter include provisions that change certain regulations relating to local legislative acts or regulation of meeting actions, such as:
a. Adoption/publication of ordinances/resolutions that differs from state law b. Publication of legal notices?

3. Should the charter include provisions that adopt additional conflict of interest or anti-nepotism standards?
Attachment 3
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

February 10, 2026

NON APPEAL
13 SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND

FINDING SUCH ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”; and

2. Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4), 15273(a)(1), and 15273(a)(2).

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This report recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) updating the City’s Master Fee Schedule (Attachment 2) to include a 2.6% credit card convenience fee. The fee will help offset approximately $600,000 in annual merchant processing costs currently absorbed by the City. A public notice for this public hearing was published in the Los Angeles Times on January 30, 2026.

DISCUSSION
The City incurs substantial costs to process credit card transactions for City services, averaging approximately $600,000 annually. These costs stem from merchant service fees charged by banks and payment vendors. The City currently contracts with Chase and Bank of America for merchant card services and also works with third-party vendors such as HdL and Alarm Program Systems, LLC, who pass through their own merchant fees to the City.

Merchant fees vary based on the credit card type, transaction amount, and volume. Some fees are flat-rate; others are percentage-based. For example, the City’s agreement with Chase Bank includes over two dozen potential fee types. On average, the effective fee across all departments is approximately 5.9%, but when excluding high-fee, low-value transactions, the average fee is 2.6%. Notably, about 85% of the City's merchant fees relate to parking services.

To recoup these costs, the proposed fee schedule adds a 2.6% credit card convenience fee. This would be charged when the City or its vendors cannot collect the merchant fee directly from the customer. For example, HdL, which administers business license payments for the City, has confirmed it can directly collect the merchant fee from credit card payers, eliminating the need to invoice the City. For credit card payments processed by the City or when the City’s payment vendors are unable to collect the actual merchant fee from the customer, the City will charge 2.6% per transaction.

The proposed fee aligns with current practices in other jurisdictions and represents a fair cost recovery approach.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE February 10, 2026

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
If approved, the City could realize approximately $600,000 in annual revenue across the General Fund, Parking Fund, and Transit Fund.

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
The proposed action directly supports the City Council’s fiscal sustainability goal by shifting the cost burden of credit card processing from the City to the customer, promoting equitable cost recovery for services provided.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed action is not considered a “project” for purposes of CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4), 15273(a)(1), and 15273(a)(2), the proposed action 1) involves the creation of a government funding mechanism which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and (2) establishes fees to meet operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, and to purchase and/or lease supplies, equipment, and materials. Thus, the action is not a “project” for purposes of CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution (Pgs. 3-5)

2. Exhibit A to Resolution (Pgs. 6-36)
Submitted By: Michelle Bannigan Approved: .David A Kiff Michelle Bannigan, Finance
Director
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Dante Chegini, Administrative Analyst Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney 2 of 36
RESOLUTION NO. 26.XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS MASTER

FEE SCHEDULE AND FINDING SUCH ACTIONS EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, under the police power granted by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, cities may impose fees, charges and rates for certain municipal services; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach that these fees, charges, and deposits shall cover up to, but not exceed, the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to increase certain fees and adopt new fees that are not charged in order to ensure cost recovery for the services provided; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed and held on February 10, 2026, relative to the revised Master Fee Schedule and adoption of this resolution; and WHEREAS, based upon the evidence provided, the City Council hereby determines the fees established in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein reasonably cover, but do not exceed, the reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH DOES RESOLVE:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the City of Laguna Beach Master Fee Schedule to include a credit card convenience fee, attached hereto and incorporated herein as "Exhibit A." Any newly adopted, or increased, fees, charges or deposits related to a development 3 of 36
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Attachment 1 3 -2- Reso. # project shall become effective 60 days from the adoption of this Resolution. All other fees, charges or deposits shall take effect upon adoption of this Resolution.

SECTION 3. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the adoption of this Resolution is not considered a “project” for purposes of CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(4), 15273(a)(1), and 15273(a)(2), the proposed action 1) involves the creation of a government funding mechanism which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and (2) establishes fees to meet operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, and to purchase and/or lease supplies, equipment, and materials. Thus, the adoption of this Resolution is not a “project” for purposes of CEQA.

SECTION 4. If any action, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provisions.

SECTION 5. The documents and materials associated with this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which the City Council’s findings and determinations are based are located at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California 92651. The custodian of these documents is the City Clerk for the City of Laguna Beach.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall attest as to the adoption and execution of this Resolution and cause the same to be maintained in the permanent records of the City. 4 of 36
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ADOPTED this 10th day of February, 2026.

Mark Orgill, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
I, Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Beach, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26.XXX was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on ________________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

City Clerk, City of Laguna Beach, CA
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Effective Date: April 10, 2026

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Exhibit A
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Table of Contents
MISCELLANOUS FEES .................................................................................................................................... 2 CITY ATTORNEY FEES..................................................................................................................................... 3 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES................................................................................................................. 4 PARKING LOTS, PERMITS, AND METERS ....................................................................................................... 5 POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES........................................................................................................................... 9 General...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Personnel Services..................................................................................................................................10 Animal Services.......................................................................................................................................10 Towing Charges.......................................................................................................................................11 FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES .............................................................................................................................13 MARINE SAFETY DEPARTMENT FEES ..........................................................................................................14 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES............................................................................................................15 Permit Fees.............................................................................................................................................15 Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Fees..............................................................................16 Water quality Fees..................................................................................................................................16 Labor and Equipment Rates....................................................................................................................16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEES.....................................................................................18 Personnel Fees........................................................................................................................................18 Building Fees...........................................................................................................................................18 Planning and Zoning Fees .......................................................................................................................21 SEWER FEES.................................................................................................................................................24 Sewer Connection Fees...........................................................................................................................24 Sewer Service Charges............................................................................................................................25 COMMUNITY SERVICES department (RECREATION FEES)..........................................................................26 TRANSIT FARES............................................................................................................................................29 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 7 7 of 36
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MISCELLANOUS FEES
Photocopies or Printouts-Black and White, $0.35 per sheet Sizes to 8 1/2x14, single or double-sided
Photocopies or Printouts-Black and White,
Size 11x17, single sided only $0.63 per sheet
City Clerk Record Copy Fees $0.10 per sheet
Plotter Prints (8½ x 11) $2.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (11 x 17) $4.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (17 x 22) $6.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (24 x 36) $8.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (36 x 48) $10.00 per sheet
CD/DVD copy of records $10.00
Public Records-Transcript $0.00/hr
Public Records-Clerical Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Admin Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Legal Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Faxing $0.50 per page sent
Public Records-Mailing Costs Actual Costs + $1.00 handling fee Returned Check Fee $15.00
Budget $50.00
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report $35.00
Single Audit $20.00
Copy Fee $0.10/page
Domestic Partnership Registration $25.00
Civil Wedding Ceremony $100.00
Recording City Documents Fee $9.00 1st page $3.00 for each additional page Civil Subpoenas – Per Individual $275.00
Civil Subpoenas – Production of Records $15.00
Ballot Initiative Filing Fee $200.00
Credit Card Convenience Fee* Actual Cost or 2.6% per transaction *The City’s payment vendor will collect the actual cost whenever possible. When this is not feasible, the City will charge 2.6% per transaction.
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CITY ATTORNEY FEES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
City Attorney $197 $227
Assistant City Attorney $141 $162
Paralegal $61 $70
City will pass-through all eligible outside legal service costs (e.g. telecom, CEQA, etc.) 9 9 of 36
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BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES
Business License Base Fee $60.00
License Filing (new license)/Change Fee $20.00
Senate Bill 1186 Fee $4.00
Home Occupation Fee (Home Based Businesses) $180.00
Use and Occupancy Fee (Commercial Business) $414.00
Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Fabrication processing $0.44 per $1,000 Artists, Craftsman, and Lawn & Garden to a maximum of $1,650 Personal Services, Recreation & Entertainment, and Renting $0.88 per $1,000 Of Personal Property and Accommodations to a maximum of $1,650 Practice of Professions $1.10 per $1,000.00
to a maximum of $1,650.00
Ambulance $226.00
Real estate, Insurance, Commodity and Stockbrokers $226.00 General Contractor $267.00
Subcontractor $218.00
Fortune Teller $1,028.00
Retail Pickup and Delivery $184.00/year for 1st vehicle $51.00/year for each additional
vehicle
Wholesale Pickup and Delivery $114.00/year for 1st vehicle $51.00/year for each additional vehicle
Taxi and Passenger Vehicles $173.00/year
(O.C.T.A.P. Tax permit required)
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PARKING LOTS, PERMITS, AND METERS
Daily Parking Lots
Lot Number Non-Summer months
Summer months
(Mid-June to Early
September)
Lot 1/Broadway Lot
(26 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 2/Peppertree Lot
(38 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 3/Ocean Avenue Lot B
(24 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 4/Ocean Avenue Lot A
(15 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 5/Mermaid Lot
(15 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 6/Glenneyre Structure
(215 Spaces Available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 7/Treasure Island Surface
Lot (31 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 8/Treasure Island Garage
(39 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 9/Fred Lang Park Lot
(29 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 10/Laguna Canyon Road
Lot
(65 spaces available)
$4.00/Day
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.

All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.

Lot 11/Forest-Laguna Canyon
Lot
(129 spaces available)
$4.00/Day
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.

All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.

Lot 12/Lumberyard Lot
(81 spaces available)
$4 after 6pm/all day on
weekends
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.

All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.

Lot 13/Laguna Beach
Community & Susi Q Center
(74 spaces available)
All spaces $4.00 after
5p.m. on Friday and all
day on Saturday and
Sunday.

All spaces $7.00 after 5p.m.

Monday through Friday.

All spaces $7.00 all day on
Saturday and Sunday.
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Parking Lots, Permits, and Meters (continued)
Daily Parking Lots
Lot Number Non-Summer months
Summer months
(Mid-June to Early
September)
Lot 14/Hagan Place Structure
(25 spaces available)
All spaces $4.00 after
5p.m. Monday through
Friday and all day on
Saturday and Sunday.

All spaces $7.00 after 5p.m.

Monday through Friday.

All spaces $7.00 all day on
Saturday and Sunday.

Lot 15/Transit Depot Lot
(14 spaces available)
$3/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 16/Act V Lot
(258 spaces available)
Public Parking Free on
Weekends in Off-Season
$5.00 all day parking
Monday through Friday.
$10.00 all day parking Saturday,
Sunday, and Holidays
Lot 17/LCAD Lot
(154 spaces available)
Public parking not
available in NonSummer months
No public parking
Lot 18/Summer Breeze Lot in
Irvine
(150 spaces available)
Public parking not
available in Non-Summer
months
Free Parking
Lot 19/Mission Hospital Lot
(50 spaces available)
Free public parking
available after 5 p.m. and
all day Saturday and
Sunday.

All spaces free after 5 P.M.

Monday through Friday.

All Spaces free all day on
Saturday and Sunday.

Lot 20/Seacove Lot
(10 spaces available)
Free parking
(3 hour time limit)
Free parking
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 21/Legion Lot
(10 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 22/Aliso Beach Lot
(286 spaces available)
$3/hr
(10 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(10 hour time limit)
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Lot 23/Laguna Beach Library
Lot
(30 spaces available)
$3/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Mon – Thurs after 7pm
Fri & Sat after 5pm
All day Sunday
$6.45
(3 hour time limit)
Mon-Thurs after 7pm
Fri & Sat after 5pm
All day Sunday
Monthly Parking Lots
Alice Court $100.00 per month
20 spaces available 7 days/week - dedicated parking space

Hagan Place $100.00 per month
25 spaces available Monday-Friday before 5 p.m. - dedicated parking space Parking Permits
Resident Shopper Permit (2 year permit) $80.00 each (1st and 2nd permit) $150.00 each (3rd and 4th permit)
School District (2 year permit) $120.00 (1st Permit)
$150.00 (2nd Permit)
Non-Resident Senior/Military Veterans Shoppers Permit (1 year permit) $200.00 Business Employee Parking Permit
Standard $40/month or $240 for 6 months
Premier $80/month or $480 for 6 months
Residential Parking Permit (1 year permit) $200.00
Summer Festival Parking Permit (summer only) LCAD Pass $25.00 Premier Pass $50.00
Parking Meter Zones (non summer months)
Zone A1 (Cliff Drive- Heisler Park) $2.50/hr (4 hour limit) Zone A2 (Lower Cliff Drive) $2.50/hr
Zone B (Downtown North) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone C (Downtown South) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone D (SCH & intersecting side streets) $2.50/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone DP (Laguna Canyon Road at Dog Park) $2.50/hr
Zone E (Laguna Canyon and Frontage Road) $2.50/hr (30 min, 3 & 10 hour limits) 13 13 of 36
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Zone F (NCH & intersecting Side Streets) $2.50/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone G (Glenneyre Street) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Zone H (Coast Highway-Montage Resort Area) $250/hr (3 hour limit) City Hall (Front City Hall) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Parking Meter Zones (summer months Mid-June to early September) Zone A1 (Cliff Drive- Heisler Park) $3.60/hr (4 hour limit) Zone A2 (Lower Cliff Drive)$3.60/hr
Zone B (Downtown North) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone C (Downtown South) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone D (SCH & intersecting side streets) $3.60/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone DP (Laguna Canyon Road at Dog Park) $3.60/hr
Zone E (Laguna Canyon and Frontage Road) $3.60/hr (30 min, 3 & 10 hour limits) Zone F (NCH & intersecting Side Streets) $3.60/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone G (Glenneyre Street) $3.60/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Zone H (Coast Highway-Montage Resort Area) $3.60/hr (3 hour limit) City Hall (Front City Hall) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Meter Bag Fee
Monday-Friday $25.00/day
Saturday and Sunday $50.00/day
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POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES

GENERAL
Copies of Police Reports
Reports covered by the Public Records Act $0.20 per page Other Reports $16 per report
Police Electronic File Copy
Reports covered by the Public Records Act $8 per device Other Reports $70 per device
Fingerprinting $45
Letters of clearance $25
Vehicle Tow Releases (Police Fee) $200
Parking Boot Release $125
Subpoenas for production of records Determined by the Court Civil subpoenas-per officer Determined by the Court
Citation Sign Off (Non-Residents) $15
Tow Truck Driver Permit
New $195
Renewal $150
Tow Company License Fee $500
Residential Alarm Permit
New $65
Renewal $45
Business Alarm Permit
New $65
Renewal $45
More than 3 false burglary alarms in 12 months with permit (per false alarm) $175 More than 6 false burglary alarms in 12 months with permit (per false alarm) $350 False robbery alarm with permit $265
Burglary false alarm without a permit $175
Robbery false alarm without a permit $265
Charitable Solicitation Permits $36
Door to Door Solicitation Permits $56
DUI Collision Response
Charge the fully allocated hourly rates for all responding emergency personnel, not to exceed $12,000 per incident in accordance with State Law
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PERSONNEL SERVICES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Lieutenant $132 $152 $228
Sergeant $113 $130 $195
Police Corporal $101 $116 $174
Police Officer / Detective / Motor Officer $91 $105 $157 Sr Dispatcher $80 $92 $138
Community Services Officer II $66 $76 $114
Park Ranger $66 $76 $114
Animal Services Officer $61 $70 $105
Sr Parking Services Officer/Accident
Investigator $56 $64 $97
Records Specialist $57 $66 $98

ANIMAL SERVICES
Animal Licenses Registration Fees
Animal License (spayed/neutered) $24.00
Animal License (not spayed/neutered) $96
Animal License (Senior Citizen 65+, spayed/neutered) $12.00 Animal License (late registration) $17.00
Animal License (replacement tag) $5.00
Impound and Boarding Fees
First Impoundment within One Year $35.00
Second Impoundment within One Year $70
Third Impoundment within One Year $105
Fourth Impoundment within One Year $140
Fifth Impoundment within One Year $175
Sixth Impoundment within One Year $210
Seventh and Subsequent Impoundments within One Year (Per Incident) $245 Boarding Costs –Per Day $20
Vicious Animal Boarding Costs-Per Day $75
Boarding Costs – Quarantined Animal Per Day $55
($100 Deposit Required)
In-home Quarantine Costs for Bite Incident $90
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Vicious Animal Hearing $595 per hearing plus Hearing Officer costs Animal Services Officer Re-Inspections $60 per re-inspection Pet Adoptions
Puppies Adoption (4 months or less) $150
Dog Adoption (over 4 months old) $125
Kittens Adoption (4 months or less) $100
Cat Adoption (over 4 months old) $75
Other Animals Adoption (rabbits, pigs, etc.) $50
Private Facility License Fees
Permit 2 years for 5 to 6 animals $185
Commercial Animal Facility License Fees
9 or fewer animals $245
10-29 animals $305
30-59 animals $360
60 or more animals $480
Pet Stores/Grooming $305
Wild, exotic and non-domesticated animals $305
Temporary animal permit
Permit $185
Inspection after the first inspection $60
Bee Hive Permit (9 hives or fewer) $185
Bee Hive Permit (10 or more hives) $305
Event Fees
Circus – First day $360
Each day thereafter $115
Rodeo – First day $360
Each day thereafter $360
Dog or Cat Show (per event)
50 Animals or less $245
51 to 100 Animals $305
Over 100 Animals $360

TOWING CHARGES
Fees
Towing of light vehicles $125
Towing of medium vehicles $170
Towing of heavy vehicles $275
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Towing of motorcycles $125
Use of flatbed $125
Drop fee $45
Night Gate fee $50
Storage
Passenger vehicle outside $40
Passenger vehicle inside $40
Trucks $45
Motorcycles $30
Labor rate $100/hr
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Fire Personnel
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Fire Chief $167 $192 $287
Deputy Fire Chief $154 $177 $265
Battalion Chief $136 $156 $234
Fire Marshal $124 $143 $213
Fire Captain $102 $117 $176
Fire Engineer $90 $104 $155
Firefighter $69 $79 $120
Apparatus
Type I Fire Engine $200.00/hr
Type III Fire Engine $150.00/hr
Command Vehicle $80.00/hr
Support Vehicle (Squad, Utility, or Staff) $80.00/hr
Emergency Medical Services Charges
Expendable Medical Supplies (per transport) $39.62
Advanced Life Support Rate $3,200
Basic Life Support Rate $2,800
Hazardous Material Response
Actual Cost of Laguna Beach Fire Department Resources
Actual Cost of Mutual/Automatic Aid Resources
Laguna Beach is a subscriber to Orange County Fire Hazardous Materials Program Miscellaneous
Copy of Fire Report $10.00
Color Copies $0.25 per sheet
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MARINE SAFETY DEPARTMENT FEES
Tidepool Education Tours $40.00 per group/class of 10 or less $60.00 per group/class of 11 or more

MARINE SAFETY PERSONNEL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Marine Safety Captain $113 $130 $194
Marine Safety Lieutenant $87 $100 $150
Marine Safety Officer $74 $85 $128
Recurrent Hourly Lifeguard $30 $35 $52
Ocean Lifeguard II $31 $36 $53
Ocean Lifeguard III $35 $40 $60
Marine Protection Officer $42 $48 $72
Equipment
Command Vehicle $90.00/hr
Rescue Water Craft $75.00/hr
Equipment (Charity Rates)
Command Vehicle $80.00/hr
Rescue Water Craft $70.00/hr
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES

PERMIT FEES
Curb & Gutter Construction $370 for the first 50 lineal feet, plus $30 per additional 50 lineal feet
Encroachment Permit Extension $55
Haul Route Permit $480
Non-Utility Asphalt $290 for first 500 square feet, plus Pavement Construction $95 per each additional
1,000 square feet
Miscellaneous Encroachment Permit 10% of first $2,000 of Construction cost plus 1% of construction
above $2,000 ($250 min.)
Revocable Encroachment Permit $305 per permit (wall)
Construction $200 per permit (other)
Sidewalk Construction $370 for first 200 square feet, plus $30 per each additional
200 square feet
Small Wireless Facility $495 per facility
Traffic Control Plan Review $155 per page
Utility Street Excavation
Non-Excavation $160 per permit
Patch $175 per permit
Potholing/Boring $175 for the first four, plus
$95 for each additional
Trench $630 for first 100 lineal feet, plus
$240 for each additional 100 lineal feet
Wide & Overload Permit $16 daily; $90 annual
Double Fee. When work for which a permit is required by these regulations is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of any applicable code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed.

Exception. The payment of double fees shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to so do, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged.
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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DIVERSION FEES
Administrative $55 per project
Refundable Security Deposits
Every demolition and new construction project $1,000
Renovations that consist of an addition to an existing residential or commercial structure $750
Remodels and Renovations $500
Re-roofs that require tear off $250

WATER QUALITY FEES
Grease Trap Inspection $244
NPDES Business Annual Inspection $82
Sewer Connection Inspection $57
Sewer Lateral Video Review $62
WQMP Review $233
NPDES BMP Inspection $2,541
WQMP Annual Inspection $217
WQMP Annual Self Certification $116
WQMP Construction Inspection $1,378
LABOR and Equipment
RatesPersonnel
Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Maintenance Worker $45 $52 $77
Maintenance Worker I $55 $63 $94
Maintenance Worker II/Gardener $61 $70 $105
Equipment Operator/Sweeper Operator $64 $74 $110
Equipment Mechanic $69 $79 $119
Maintenance Leadworker $70 $81 $121
Maintenance Supervisor $82 $94 $142
Sr. Maintenance Supervisor/Project
Manager $95 $109 $164
Division Manager/Deputy Director of
PW $117 $135 $201
Assistant City Engineer $116 $133 $200
City Engineer $141 $162 $244
Director of PW $164 $189 $282
Laborer I $18 $21 $30
Laborer II $19 $22 $32
Laborer III $21 $24 $36
Laborer IV $24 $28 $42
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Equipment Rates - 3 Hour Minimum:

Pickup Truck $27.00/hr
Work Truck $44.00/hr
Paint Truck $44.00/hr
Service Truck $44.00/hrSkip Loader (Backhoe)
$88.00/hr
Dump Truck $ 88.00/hr
Water Truck $88.00/hr
Small Vactor $132.00/hr
Rodder $132.00/hr
Street Sweeper $165.00/hr
Jetter/Vactor $165.00/hr
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEES

PERSONNEL FEES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
City Planner Classification $74 $84 $127

BUILDING FEES
No. APPLICATION TYPE FEE
Building Permit
1 $1 to $2,000 $163 + per $1,000
2 $2,001 to $25,000 $434
3 $25,001 to $50,000 $651
4 $50,001 to $100,000 $1,301
5 $100,001 to $500,000 $2,711
6 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $8,457
7 $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 $12,144
8 Over $5,000,000 $35,781
9 Miscellaneous: Re-Roofs $325
10 Solar - Residential $488
11 Solar - Commercial per kwh $488
12 Demolitions: One-Family Structure $325
13 Demolitions: Multi-Family Structure $434
14 Demolitions: Simple Structure $108
15 Demolitions: Other Than Structure $434
16 Extension $54
17 Swimming Pool & Spa Building Permit Valuation + Combination Trade Permit Fees 18 Combination Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Permit 10% of Building Permit Fee (New Construction) 19 Permit Issuance $73.39 for first permit issuance +$36.70 for each additional permit Grading Permit
20 0 to 200 cubic yards $1,099
21 201 to 300 cubic yards $1,126
22 301 to 400 cubic yards $1,152
23 401 to 500 cubic yards $1,181
24 501 to 600 cubic yards $1,233
25 601 to 700 cubic yards $1,285
26 701 to 800 cubic yards $1,341
27 801 to 900 cubic yards $1,394
28 901 to 1,000 cubic yards $1,446
29 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $1,451
30 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $6,000
31 100,001 cubic yards or more $10,687
32 Curb & Gutter, Paving, Erosion Control same as Building Permit fees above 33 Drainage Permits for Alteration to Drainage $271
34 Shoring Permit Only $976
Electrical Permit
35 Outlets $2
36 Lighting Fixtures $2
Power Apparatus, rating in horsepower, kW, kVA, or kVAR 37 Up to and including 1 $8
38 Over 1 to 10 $21
39 Over 10 to 50 $44
40 Over 50 to 100 $87
41 Over 100 $131
42 100' or fraction of busways, for Trolley & Plug-in Bus $12 (additional fees for other fixtures connected to the trolley) 24 24 of 36
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43 Sign, outline lighting and marquees supplied from one branch circuit $46 44 600V or less; and not over 200A $53
45 600V or less; and over 200V to 1,000A $110
46 Over 600V; or over 1,000A $217
47 Miscellaneous apparatus, conduits, and conductors $33 48 Special event, each generator, electrical $46
49 Special event lighting $12
50 Temporary power service $46
51 Temporary service pedestal $46
52 Temp. distribution system, lighting, outlet, decorative site, temp receptacles, switches and lighting outlets in which current is controlled (except services feeders, meters) $24
53 Fire Sprinkler/Alarms/Misc. $304
54 Low Voltage System $2
Electrical Unit
55 Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures $46
56 Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies $46
57 Residential appliance or receptacle outlet (new construction) $8 58 Non-residential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, not exceeding one horsepower $8 Mechanical Permit
59 Forced air or gravity type furnace up and including 100,000 Btu/h $25 60 Forced air or gravity type furnace over 100,000 Btu/h $29 61 Floor furnace, including vent $25
62 Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater $25 63 Gas fireplace, including gas line/elec $124
64 Installation, relocation, replacement of applicant vent $12 65 Repair, alteration of, add'n heating/cooling appliances $25 Boiler or Compressor
66 Up to and including 3 HP $25
67 Over 50 HP $154
68 Over 3 HP and including 15 HP $44
69 Over 15 HP and including 30 HP $61
70 Over 30 HP and including 50 HP $90
Absorption, A/C System, and Heat Pump
71 Up to and including 100,000 Btu/h $25
72 Over 100,000 Btu/h and including 500,000 Btu/h $44
73 Over 500,000 Btu/h and including 1,000,000 Btu/h $61 74 Over 1,000,000 Btu/h and including 1,750,000 Btu/h $90 75 Over 1,750,000 Btu/h $154
Air Handling Unit
76 Up to and including 10,000 cubic feet/min including attached ducts $17 77 Over 10,000 cfm $29
78 Evaporative cooler other than portable type $17
Ventilation
79 Fan connected to a single duct $12
80 System not connected to any other system $17
81 Hood served by mech exhaust, including ducts $17
Incinerator
82 Domestic $29
83 Commercial or industrial $124
84 Ducting (per register) $17
85 Other equipment or appliances not listed in this code, fee for each $37 Plumbing
86 Fixture, trap, set of fixtures on one trap $18
87 Building sewer, trailer park sewer $44
88 Rainwater system $18 per drain
89 Cesspool $64
90 Private sewage disposal system $130
91 Industrial waste pretreat inter., except kitchen type grease inter. functioning as fixture $35 92 Water piping, water treatment equipment $9
93 Drainage or vent piping fixture $9
94 Lawn sprinkler system on one meter, backflow protection dev $26 95 Vacuum breakers $20 up to five + $4 for each additional 96 Other backflow protective device $20 for 2" or smaller 97 $44 for over 2"
98 Gas piping system $9 per outlet
99 Water heater and/or vent $35 or $72 for tankless
100 Inspections $1.52 per square foot with a minimum of $2,657 101 Off-hours inspection request $487.5 (2-hr) + $325 for each additional hour 102 Other inspections $217 per hour
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103 Re-inspection $217 per hour when corrections are not completed 104 Unpermitted work Double permit and plan check fees
Certificates and Reports
105 Temp Certificate of Occupancy $271
106 Renewable Temp Certificate of Occupancy $145
107 Residential Building Report $145 for residential and $217 for any occupancy type 108 Strong motion instrumentation (CA State fee) for residential structures less than 3-stories $13 per $100,000 construction value Plan Review
109 Buildings or structures 65% of building permit fee
110 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing 50% of MEP permit fee 111 Pools/Spas $407
112 Solar $136
113 Demolitions $339
114 Fire Sprinkler/Alarms/Misc. $272
115 Miscellaneous: Re-roofs $182
116 Grading 50% of grading permit fee
Plan Check
117 Review $272 per hour
118 Extension $68
119 Expedite 1.75 times regular plan review fees ($500 minimum) 120 Determination of unreasonable hardship $361
121 Drainage plan review for alteration to drainage $204 Administration
122 Accessibility Hardship - Board Ratification $1,410
123 Appeals Board Hearing $1,952
124 Authorization to Duplicate Record Drawings $37
125 Flood Zone Determination $108
126 Modification to UBC/Alt Materials and Methods $325 for each item 127 Real Property $325
128 Special Inspector Licenses Renewal $54 per classification 129 Special Inspector Original Licenses $108 per classification 130 Miscellaneous Administrative Review $73 + hourly if needed Coastal Area Road Improvements and Traffic Signals (CARITS) - applicable only to new construction within the Laguna Canyon Annexation Area 131 Single-Family Dwelling $2,989
132 Multi-Family Dwelling $2,392
133 Commercial $2.69 per square foot
134 Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan (import or export of soil) $1.70 per cubic yard for the first 2,500 cubic yard up to max. $4,250 135 Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan (gross habitable floor area) 50 cents per square foot of gross habitable floor area Drainage for Subdivisions - Central Drainage Area (excludes El Toro Road, Irvine Cove, and all areas south of Cardinal Way) 136 Single-Family Dwelling Lesser of (a) $9,483 per dwelling or (b) $15,098 per gross acre prorated on the total area of the subdivision
137 Dwelling, Two-Family or Multiple Family Lesser of (a) $7,111 per dwelling Multiple family or (b) $15,098 per gross acre prorated on the total area of the subdivision 138 Commercial, Industrial $15,098 gross acre Prorated on the total area of the subdivision 139 Technology Surcharge 1.7% of Building Plan Check and Permit Fees 26 26 of 36
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PLANNING AND ZONING FEES

APPLICATION TYPE FEE
Administrative Use Permit $ 3,341.00
Appeal to City Council
All Application Types $ 2,500.00
Hedge Height & Heritage Tree Removal $2 ,959.00
Art in Public Places
In-Lieu 1.25% of the total project valuation
Installation of Art Work Art work equal to 1% of the total project valuation Biological Habitat Impact Mitigation Fee $1.52 persquare foot with a minimum of $2,657 Cat Exempt - Hist/SOIS Comp - Commercial $5,910
Certificate of Compliance $1,224
Coastal Development Permit
Exemption $339
Administrative $1,115
Non-Appealable Zone $533
Approval In-Concept $237
Major - Appealable Zone $ 3,326.0
Minor - Appealable Zone $1,070
De Minimis Hearing $1,024
De Minimis Waiver $125
Concept Review $2,795 (50% applied towards future project entitlement fees) Planning Commission $6,666 (50% applied towards future project entitlement fees) Conditional Use Permit
Intensification of Use $ 8,629.00
Major Design Review $ 29,081.00
Minor Design Review $ 9,601.00
Minor $ 4,931.00
Amendment $3,934
Condominium Conversion $10,000 deposit for hourly costs Continuance $684
Design Review
Administrative $ 782.00
Minor $ 4,065.00
Design Review Board $4,075
Referral to Design Review Board $ 4,226.00
Planning Commission $11,607
Environmental Notices Filed with the County Orange County Filing + Fish and Wildlife fee asrequired Extension of Approval Period $787
Final Map $5,000 deposit for hourly costs
General Plan
Amendment $10,000 deposit for hourly costs
Maintenance 3.5% of building plan check and permit fees Hedge Height Claim $ 3,293.00
Appeal to City Council $987
Heritage Tree
Application $ 2,479.00
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Appeal to City Council $987
Historic
Alteration to Historic Register Structure $2,549
Alteration to Historic Resource $2,423
Historic Register Removal $10,793
Historic Resource Determination $1,108
Local Historic Register Review $1,503
Mills Act Application $3,201
Home Occupation Permit $180
Housing In-Lieu (refer to Housing Element policies)
Affordable Unit $348,197 per unit
Rental Affordable Unit $247,317 per unit
Converted or Demolished Residential Unit $221 persquare foot Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Report
$20,000 deposit towardsfull consultant cost + 25% of final consultant cost for staff time
In-Lieu Parking Certification $23,000
Landscape Plan Rev & Inspection $175 + consultant cost
Library Impact Fee $200 per new residential unit
Local Coastal Program Amendment $10,000 deposit for hourly costs Park and Recreation Dedication In-Lieu
1 d.u. per acre or more = 0.6% park land
(Pay fee equal to the value of land below and based on
the average sales price per acre of vacant residentially zoned property calculated annually in January utilizing data from the preceding three-year calendar period)
1 d.u. per ½ to 1 acre = 1.2% park land
1 d.u. per 10,000 square feet to ½ acre = 1.73% park land 1 d.u. per 9,000 to 9,999 square feet = 2.7% park land
1 d.u. per 8,000 to 8,999 square feet = 3.01% park land 1 d.u. per 7,000 to 7,999 square feet = 3.4% park land
1 d.u. per 6,000 to 6,999 square feet = 3.9% park land
1 d.u. per 5,000 to 5,999 square feet = 4.58% park land 10 to 19 d.u. per acre = 5.79% park land
20 to 29 d.u. per acre = 9.3% park land
30 to 39 d.u. per acre = 12.56% park land
40 to 49 d.u. per acre = 15.58% park land
50 to 59 d.u. per acre = 18.4% park land
60 to 69 d.u. per acre = 21.05% park land
70 to 79 d.u. per acre = 23.54% park land
80 to 89 d.u. per acre = 25.85% park land
90 to 99 d.u. per acre = 28% park land
100 d.u. per acre and larger = 29.07% park land
Peer Review Deposit $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Plan
Revision $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs
Retrieval $138
Investigation Fees – Code enforcement, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, and requested site visits and any form of investigations not specifically associated with an active permit that contemplates these activities
Applicable hourly rate for City staff member
City Attorney Review – Applications for telecom projects, Temporary Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, and
applications requiring City Attorney review for CEQA,
Coastal Act, housing, and/or any other review.

Applicable hourly rate for City Attorney staff or the rate charged by outside counsel. A deposit may be required on a case-by-case basis.
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Planning Commission Interpretation $ 8,096.00
Pre-Application Meeting
DMT $1,206
Optional On-Site Meeting $700
Real Property Report
Residential $40
Commercial $40
Extension $40
Revocable Encroachment Permit $ 2,606.00
Road Extension $18,503
Sidewalk Vendor Permit $912
Sign Permit
Temporary $266
Administrative $604
Planning Commission $ 1,973.00
Master Sign Program $ 4,023.00
Specific Plan Amendment $10,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Street
Address Change $1,250
Name Change $2,414
Street/Easement Abandon/Vacation $12,277
Subdivision
Senate Bill 9 $593
Lot Line Adjustment $ 4,443.00
Lot Merger $ 4,443.00
Tentative Map Amendment $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Tentative Parcel/Tract Map $ 10,000.00 minimum deposit for hourly costs Temporary Use Permit
Director $ 817.00
Planning Commission $ 3,585.00
Time Extension Review $1,422
Traffic Impact Review $6,500 minimum deposit for hourly costs + $400 per intersection Tree Removal Permit Category I - $1,048
Categories II and III - $698
Appeal to City Council $987
Use & Occupancy Review $374
Variance
Stand-Alone $4,780
With Another Application $2,188
View Preservation/Restoration
View Claim - Arborist Services $1,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Preservation $1,048
Restoration Mediation $748 plus $345 for each additional claimant Public Hearing $1,048 plus $455 for each additional claimant Appeal to City Council $2,000
Wireless Facility Permit
Administrative $5,201
Planning Commission $12,073
RF Testing $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs
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Zone Change/Ordinance Amendment $10,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Zoning Plan Check
SB 9 $567 up to three reviews
Small $ 945.00 up to three reviews
Large $ 4,743.00 up to three reviews

SEWER FEES
SEWER CONNECTION FEES (1)
Single Family $4,722 per dwelling unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and
Additions/Remodels
$215 per 100 sq ft
Multi Family
Condominiums
Apartments (2 Units)
Apartments (3+ Units)
$4,644 per dwelling unit
$4,171 per dwelling unit
$3,827 per dwelling unit
Commercial
Light Strength
Medium Strength
Heavy Strength
$4,722 per EDU (as calculated below)
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 0.69
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 1.00
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 2.95
Hotel, Motel Units $1,500 plus $150 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area per unit - Minimum $4,375
Car Wash $17,190 per connection
Car Wash which recycle 50% or more of water
utilized on the operation
$8,590 per connection
Restaurants $2,970 plus $210 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area Industrial $2,970 plus $210 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area 30 30 of 36
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All other building and structures / Each dwelling
unit created by remodeling an existing structure
$1,500 plus $105 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area per
unit – Minimum $4,375
*est. gpd = Applicant’s estimated gallons per day of indoor water use (1) Sewer connection fee is applicable to all new residential, commercial, and industrial additions of 500 square feet and over.

SEWER FEES (Continued)

SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
Sewer Residential, Annual Charge per Unit
Ultra-Low Water User Single Family Units $837.46
Single Family Units $1,022.94
Condominiums $1,006.08
Apartments (2 units) $903.50
Apartments (3 Units +) $829.03
Sewer Commercial Accounts, Charge per 100 cubic feet
Commercial Light, Annual Charge $5.70
Commercial Medium, Annual Charge $8.74
Commercial Heavy, Annual Charge $12.61
Sewer Commercial Accounts-Minimum Fee
Commercial Light, Minimum Fee $1,005.01
Commercial Medium, Annual Charge $1,005.01
Commercial Heavy, Annual Charge $1,005.01
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (RECREATION FEES)
Pool Passes-Valid for Lap and Recreation Swim
Drop In $2.00
Punch Pass (20 visits) $40.00
4 Month Pass (Sept 1-Dec 31) $75.00
7 Month Pass (June 1-Dec 31) $110.00
9 Month Pass (April 1-Dec 31 $115.00
12 Month Pass (Jan 2-Dec 31) $150.00
Drop-in Gym Programs
Drop-in $5.00
Punch Pass (10 visits) $40.00
Wedding Permits
Crescent Bay Park $570.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Gazebo in Heisler Park $460.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Monument Point in Heisler Park $460.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Other beaches and parks $460.00(1)
(Maximum 95 persons)
Community and Recreation Center Chapel $750.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Wedding Transfer Fee $10.00
(1) Increase 5% July 1st of each year
Facility Rentals
Community& Recreation Center and Lang Park
Local Non-Profit Local Individual Group Business
Classroom $42/hour $62/hour $88/hour
Field $25/hour $40/hour $50/hour
CRC Gym – Full $85/hour $115/hour $150/hour
CRC Gym – Half $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Lang Gym $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Stage (rehearsal) $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Stage (performance) $115/hour $153/hour $204/hour
Chapel $62/hour $88/hour $144/hour
Library $62/hour $88/hour $144/hour
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Community & Susi Q Center Art Studio, Community Room, Game Room, & Laguna Room
Multi-Purpose Room
*Hourly Rate Now Includes On Site Staff
City Council Chambers
Group Rate
Non-Profit *$57/Hr
Resident
*$77/Hr
Non-Resident
Private Citizen
*$77/Hr
Resident *$98/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization *$98/Hr
Resident
*$129/Hr
Non-Resident
Additional Fees
Group Rate
Non-Profit $42/Hr
Resident
$62/Hr
Non- Resident
Private Citizen $62/Hr
Resident
$83/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization $88/Hr
Resident
$113/Hr
Non-Resident
Group Rate
Non-Profit *$62/Hr
Resident
*$83/Hr
Non-Resident
Private Citizen
*$88/Hr
Resident
*$113/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization *$113/Hr
Resident
*$144/Hr
Non-Resident
Item Rate
Refundable Deposit on all Rooms $200 per use
Use of Catering Kitchen $50 per use
Extra staff is required for groups
larger than 50 for CRC and CSC $25 per hour
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (RECREATION FEES) (Continued) Other General Fees
Still Photo Permit $100 for 2 hours
(Single camera shoot) $50 for each additional hr
Commercial Film Permit $150 application fee plus
(Commercial photo, video, and motion shoots) $680 per day of filming(1) Alcohol Permit $20.00
Forest Avenue Banner Permit $50.00(2)
Main Beach Park Cobblestone Area Permit $25.00 per day plus(2) $50.00 electrical (if needed)
Farmers Market Charity Space Permit $10.00(2)
(1) Increase 5% on July 1 each year.
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TRANSIT FARES
Trolley Service Free
Charter Service 3 consecutive hour minimum per trolley required.

July 2023 to July 2024 $160.00 per hour
July 2024 to July 2025 $168.00 per hour
July 2025 to July 2026 $176.00 per hour
There will be an additional charge of $50.00 per hour, per trolley for each hour operated beyond the regular charter hours.

Regular Charger Hours: ($176/hour)
Monday through Thursday 8am to 6pm
Friday 8am to 10pm
Saturday 9am to 10pm
Sunday 9am to 7pm
Extended Charter Hours: ($226/hour)
Monday through Thursday 6pm to 12am
Friday 10pm to 12am
Saturday 10pm to 12am
Sunday 7pm to 12am
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
Unless another annual increase is provided for in this Master Fee Schedule, on July 1, 2026, and on each July 1 thereafter, the fees included in this Master Fee Schedule shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of December. However, no CPI adjustment resulting in a decrease of any fee imposed by this subsection shall be made.
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Laguna Beach City CouncilFebruary 10, 2026

Laguna Beach City Council
February 10, 2026