MARK ORGILL,
Mayor
HALLIE JONES,
Mayor Pro Tem
SUE KEMPF,
Councilmember
ALEX
ROUNAGHI,
Councilmember
BOB WHALEN,
Councilmember
LAURA PARISI,
City Treasurer
ANN MARIE
McKAY, City
Clerk
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MARCH 24, 2026
REGULAR
MEETING
5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS – 505
FOREST
AVENUE,
LAGUNA
BEACH, CA 92651
DAVE KIFF, City
Manager
MEGAN
GARIBALDI, City
Attorney
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 commencing on January 1, 2025, made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official.
Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves.
Public Participation: You may submit comments in person on any agenda item or any item not on the agenda. You may also submit written comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda via mail to the City Clerk at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651 or by email to [email protected]. In order to allow sufficient time for members of the City Council and staff to review and consider your written comments, written comments will be accepted for consideration up until the close of business (i.e., 5:30 p.m.) on the business day before the date on which this public meeting is scheduled. Written comments WILL NOT be read aloud during the City Council Meeting. Please note that written comments are posted on the City’s website, so do not include any personal information you do not want posted on the web. Any comments received after the deadline for submittal may not become part of the public record for that meeting. For comments submitted on a topic not on the agenda, please indicate that you would like your comments included in the official record for this meeting.
Courtesy Virtual Broadcast: Please take notice that the City also plans to broadcast the meeting via the below listed mediums. These virtual broadcast mediums are also provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible or uninterrupted. Thus, in order to guarantee livetime viewing, members of the public are encouraged to attend in person.
1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings
2. Cox cable channel 852
3. Online on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsj8cEM7IvTH6p4uf3NUzQ CLOSED SESSION
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below listed mediums. These virtual broadcast mediums are also provided as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible or uninterrupted. Thus, in order to guarantee livetime viewing, members of the public are encouraged to attend in person.
1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings
2. Cox cable channel 852
3. Online on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsj8cEM7IvTH6p4uf3NUzQ CLOSED SESSION
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A. ROLL CALL 4:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment can be provided on any item on the Closed Session agenda, in Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, after the City Council roll call, then the City Council will convene in Conference Room A for the Closed Session.
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
1a. Agencydesignated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager Employee Organization: Police Employee’s Association
1b. Agencydesignated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager Employee Organization: Municipal Employee’s Association 1c. Agencydesignated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager Employee Organization: Police and Fire Management Association Police Unit C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Jones
C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S). A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
D. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS. As may be deemed necessary by the City Manager, agenda items may from time to time be deleted from the agenda; in such event, the City Manager shall endeavor to provide as much advance notice to the community as reasonably possible about the removal of such items. Agenda items may only be added in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
D. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS. As may be deemed necessary by the City Manager, agenda items may from time to time be deleted from the agenda; in such event, the City Manager shall endeavor to provide as much advance notice to the community as reasonably possible about the removal of such items. Agenda items may only be added in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
E. PRESENTATIONS. The City Council shall from time to time recognize individuals and organizations and present awards or Certificates of Appreciation, or receive special presentations, as previously scheduled and described below.
1. RECOGNITION OF LIQUE HOSKINS FOR HER GENEROUS GIFT TO SALLY’S FUND Recommendations: Present Recognition
2. MIKE BEANAN MARINE LIFE PROTECTION (MLPA) PRESENTATION (click to view video) Recommendations: Receive Presentation
3. HONORING SARAH LIMONES, 2026 “WOMAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ORANGE COUNTY”
Recommendations: Recognize Sarah Limones, 2026 “Women Making a Difference in Orange County.”
4. PROCLAMATION FOR GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK Recommendations:
1. Approve the Proclamation recognizing the last week of March 2026, as Government Finance Professionals Week in the City of Laguna Beach.
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONAGENDIZED ITEMS. The City Council shall consider Public Comments, of up to three minutes each as determined by the Mayor and for a total of 45 minutes, from the audience concerning items not appearing on the agenda, but that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments beyond 45 minutes shall be reconvened at the conclusion of public hearings. In accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. Speaker cards may be used by the City Clerk’s Office for the orderly conduct of the meeting; those not completing speaker cards may speak after those who completed speaker cards. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
B. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER. This is a time for brief updates to the public from the City Council and the City Manager on various City matters.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR. All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the City staff, or a member of the public requests removal of an item (please identify the item by its number) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and that person shall be identified and noted in the minutes for the item. Once any additions or removals are madetheCityCouncilwillvotetoapproveallitemsremainingontheConsentCalendarAnyitemthat B. MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER. This is a time for brief updates to the public from the City Council and the City Manager on various City matters.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR. All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, the City staff, or a member of the public requests removal of an item (please identify the item by its number) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and that person shall be identified and noted in the minutes for the item. Once any additions or removals are made, the City Council will vote to approve all items remaining on the Consent Calendar. Any item that was removed will be considered following the action on the Consent Calendar; each speaker shall have up to three minutes, and may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).
5. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of March 10, 2026.
6. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations:
1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.
7. APPROVAL OF WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT Recommendations:
1. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor, nonsubstantive modifications as necessary on behalf of the City;
3. Decline to enter into the proposed Organics Services Agreement (OSA) at this time and direct staff to continue utilizing the City’s existing organic waste processing facilities pursuant to the City’s Franchise Agreement; and
4. Find that approval of and entering into the WISE agreement is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3) and 15308. Or in the alternative that the proposed action is not a “project” under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendations: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2026 INVESTMENT POLICY”.
9. RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION VISIBILITY NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND DETERMINING THAT VEGETATION OR WEEDS UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL NOTICES TO DESTROY AND
9. RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION VISIBILITY NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND DETERMINING THAT VEGETATION OR WEEDS UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL NOTICES TO DESTROY AND REMOVE SAID VEGETATION OR WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,” which will set a public hearing date of May 12, 2026, for the Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Visibility Nuisance Abatement Program; and
2. Determine that the Annual Sidewalk and Intersection Visibility Nuisance Abatement Program is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and that none of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2 apply.
10. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:
1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND DETERMINING THAT WEEDS, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE UPON THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL NOTICES TO DESTROY AND REMOVE SAID WEEDS, RUBBISH AND REFUSE, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS,” which will set a hearing date of May 12, 2026, for the annual Weed Abatement Program; and
2. Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15304 and are further statutorily exempt as none of the exceptions to the exemptions set forth under State CEQA Guidelines § 15300.2 apply.
11. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ANNELIESE PRESCHOOL, INC. FOR PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 9880195 CONSISTING SPECIFICALLY OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 21542 WESLEY DRIVE AND THE SMALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AND COMMON AREAS LOCATED AT 21540 WESLEY DRIVE CONSISTING OF RESTROOMS, PLAYGROUND, AND PARKING SPACES Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Anneliese Preschool, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an initial twoyear term with an option for three, oneyear extensions, at the rate of $10,635 per month with an annual consumer price index increase; and
2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.
12. APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HISTANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, LLC FOR
POLICEVEHICLEOUTFITTINGANDCONVERSIONSERVICES
form approved by the City Attorney, for an initial twoyear term with an option for three, oneyear extensions, at the rate of $10,635 per month with an annual consumer price index increase; and
2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.
12. APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HISTANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, LLC FOR POLICE VEHICLE OUTFITTING AND CONVERSION SERVICES
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear (3) contract with a nottoexceed amount of $120,000 per year with HiStandard Automotive, LLC., for police vehicle outfitting and conversion services; and
2. Find that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
13. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
Recommendations:
1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees);
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. Find that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b). Or, in the alternative, find that the proposed action is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
14. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A DEFERMENT LOAN TO STEVE BRUCE LIUZZI AND CAREN MARY LIUZZI REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY'S UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 20211 (WEST
STREET)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the deferment loan to Steve Bruce Liuzzi and Caren Mary Liuzzi Revocable Family Trust in an amount not to exceed $73,746.61; and
2. Find the item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
15. 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND 2025 HOMELESS SHELTER INSPECTION REPORT
Recommendations:
1. Receive and accept the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Homeless Shelter Inspection Report, and authorize staff to submit such reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
15. 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND 2025 HOMELESS SHELTER INSPECTION REPORT
Recommendations:
1. Receive and accept the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Homeless Shelter Inspection Report, and authorize staff to submit such reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
2. Find that the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) or, alternatively, is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Recommendations:
1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPLICATIONS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS,” authorizing the City Manager to file an application and claim with the Orange County Transportation Authority for $1,480,411.10 from the Local Transportation Fund, and to file amendments as necessary due to budget adjustments or any changes in the City’s apportionment of Local Transportation Funds; and
2. Find said action not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
17. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WITH FILING RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommendations:
1. Adopt the Resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES” to update designated employee titles and positions of City personnel; and
2. Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) & (5) because the action involves administrative organizational activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS. This section is for a wide variety of matters generally worthy of separate discussion such as the consideration of ordinances for introduction, resolutions, extraordinary policy and business matters, staff reports and recommendations. The presiding officer will take public comment on each Regular Business item. Each speaker shall have up to three minutes for each agendized Regular Business item, as may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
18. RECOMMENDATION FOR PUBLIC TREE REMOVALS AND REPLACEMENT TREE
PLANTINGS
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comment on each Regular Business item. Each speaker shall have up to three minutes for each agendized Regular Business item, as may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(b)(3), any member of the public wishing to address the legislative body directly pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.3 may do so at each teleconference location at the time the item is considered.
18. RECOMMENDATION FOR PUBLIC TREE REMOVALS AND REPLACEMENT TREE
PLANTINGS
Recommendations:
1. Uphold removal of the Torrey pine tree located at the Festival of Arts property and authorize planting an inkind Torrey pine replacement tree at an alternate location within the same site;
2. Uphold removal of the Carob tree located at 264 Legion Street and authorize planting a Redbud replacement tree within the landscaped area of the Catalina roundabout;
3. Uphold removal of two Ficus trees located along Short Street adjacent to 585 Legion Street and authorize planting of two Queen palm replacement trees at same location;
4. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to State CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (Class 4) categorical exemption; and
5. Direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption within five days of this approval.
19. TREE APPROACH(ES) 2026
Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation from staff regarding various alternatives for trees; and
2. Provide further direction.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS NON APPEALS. This section is for matters (other than appeals) that are structured as Public Hearings. Public hearings are different from regular business items in that there is a specific time period where a formal hearing is opened by the presiding officer, public comment is accepted from any member of the public, and the hearing is closed by the presiding officer. Generally each public speaker has one opportunity to speak. The City Council conducts all Public Hearings in accordance with the provisions of applicable Laguna Beach procedure and State law. The presiding officer shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for public comment.
20. 2825 AND 2851 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD: PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 20260043 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20260477 TO MERGE TWO LOTS, AND FINDING NO SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PROJECT IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
Recommendations:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence related to the consideration of Lot Line Adjustment 20260043 and Coastal Development Permit 20260477; and
2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 2026 0043 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20260477 TO MERGE TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 2825 AND 2851 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, AND FINDING NO SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PROJECT IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence related to the consideration of Lot Line Adjustment 20260043 and Coastal Development Permit 20260477; and
2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 2026 0043 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20260477 TO MERGE TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 2825 AND 2851 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, AND FINDING NO SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PROJECT IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15162”, approving Lot Line Adjustment 20260043 and Coastal Development Permit 20260477 to merge two lots located at 2825 and 2851 Laguna Canyon Road, and finding no subsequent environmental review for the Project is required due to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning Commission on September 20, 2023, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPEALS. This section is specifically for appeals of determinations of the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, or other Boards or Commissions. Public Hearings (Appeals) are different from other public hearings in two ways: (1) In some cases, the City Council can only consider whether a lower body abused its discretion in granting or denying a project application. In other cases, the Council can conduct the hearing “de novo,” meaning that it can consider old and new information and make a determination unbound by the lower body’s decision.
The item’s staff report will clearly state which review standard applies to each appeal item; and (2) public comment generally occurs this way: Staff presents a report about the appeal, Council members ask questions about the report. Then the presiding officer opens the public hearing, inviting the person who filed the appeal (the appellant) to speak first, followed by persons supporting the appellant’s position. Then the presiding officer invites persons disagreeing with appeal to speak. When all speakers have spoken, the presiding officer invites the appellant up a second time to address any comment and to conclude their argument. Following that, the presiding officer closes the public hearing, and the Council deliberates further and ultimately votes on a motion. The City Council conducts all Public Hearings in accordance with the provisions of applicable Laguna Beach procedure and State law. The Mayor shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for persons who wish to speak, often allowing more time for the appellant and/or the applicant.
A. 511 BROOKS STREET: APPEAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEE APPROVAL OF HEDGE HEIGHT CLAIM 251254 FOR HEDGE HEIGHT VIOLATIONS IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4)
Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the April 28, 2026, City Council meeting; and
2. Find that the action to continue the public hearing is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
G. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S). The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members of the City Council in accordance with Resolution No. 24.011, as it may be amended.
H. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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G. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S). The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members of the City Council in accordance with Resolution No. 24.011, as it may be amended.
H. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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