MINUTES
LAGUNA BEACH CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Beach was called to order on 3/24/2026 12:00:00 AM, in the City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, Mayor Rounaghi presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present None
Absent Bob Whalen, Council Member
Sue Kempf, Council Member
Alex Rounaghi, Mayor
Mark Orgill, Mayor Pro Tem
Hallie Jones, Council Member
A. ROLL CALL 3:30 p.m.
B. STUDY SESSION.
1. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AND BUDGETING PROCEDURES AND PROPOSED NEW POLICY ON BUDGET CHANGE
REQUESTS
Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation from staff on proposed amendments to Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 and a proposed new City Council Policy for Budget Change Requests; and
2. Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its 4:00 p.m. Closed Session. 1 of 2
Alex Rounaghi, Mayor
Mark Orgill, Mayor Pro Tem
Hallie Jones, Council Member
A. ROLL CALL 3:30 p.m.
B. STUDY SESSION.
1. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AND BUDGETING PROCEDURES AND PROPOSED NEW POLICY ON BUDGET CHANGE
REQUESTS
Recommendations:
1. Receive a presentation from staff on proposed amendments to Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 and a proposed new City Council Policy for Budget Change Requests; and
2. Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its 4:00 p.m. Closed Session. 2 of 2