Agenda, regular meeting — Laguna Beach City Council, April 14, 2026

MARK ORGILL, Mayor
HALLIE JONES, Mayor Pro
Tem
SUE KEMPF, Councilmember
ALEX ROUNAGHI,
Councilmember
BOB WHALEN, Councilmember
CITY OF LAGUNA
BEACH
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
APRIL 14, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 FOREST AVENUE,
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
LAURA PARISI, City Treasurer
ANN MARIE McKAY, City
Clerk
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 *Updated* CLOSED SESSION 3:30 P.M.
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A. ROLL CALL 3:30 p.m.

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 *Updated* CLOSED SESSION 3:30 P.M.
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A. ROLL CALL 3:30 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 Negotiators
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

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
2a.       Title: Dave Kiff, City Manager
2b.       Title: Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Orgill
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 Sti54950t
C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S). A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California 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. PRESENTATION LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recommendations: Receive a presentation from the Laguna Beach Historical Society highlighting the history 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 made, the City Council will vote to approve all items remaining on the Consent Calendar. Any item that was removed will be considered following the action on the Consent Calendar; each speaker shall have up to three minutes, and may be shortened or extended, or a cumulative limit on the time for all public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).

2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Approve the proposed revision to a public comment in the minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of October 28, 2025, the minutes of the March 24, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of March 24, 2026.

3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations: 1Approethegeneralarrantsandparolldistribtions public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).

3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations: 1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.

4. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (FEBRUARY 2026) Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the February 2026 report.

5. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:

1. Reject Claim #2604 filed by Eleanor Martel Gardner;

2. Reject Claim #2555 filed by Ben Arnold;

3. Reject Claim #2611 filed by Martin Lopez Rodriguez;

4. Reject Claim #2647 filed by Julia Reyes;

5. Reject Claim #2606 filed by Carly Wilner;

6. Reject Clain #2607 filed by Susan O’Brien;

7. Reject Claim #2612 filed by James Huff; and

8. Reject Claim #2605 filed by Cara Castillo.

6. 2026 SUMMER PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRANSIT SERVICES UPDATE Recommendations:

1. Receive and file an update on the summer 2025 Parking Management Plan and transit service performance;

2. Acknowledge the current cost per boarding of the Laguna Canyon On Demand Service, and direct staff to report back with recommendations as to continuing its activities ”as is” or to reduce, restructure, or cancel this route due to its current cost per boarding; and

3. Approve the 2026 Parking Management Plan, which consists of authorizing the City Manager to take the following actions:
a. Execute license or lease agreements, as appropriate, in a form approved by the City Attorney, or continue existing agreements, with Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design, and property owner of 16555 Laguna Canyon Road (Irvine), and 303 Legion Street (Lot 21) with the terms reflected in Figure 3. b. Offer lowcost peripheral parking at Lot 16 (ACT V) seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight, with free trolley service connecting to the art festivals and downtown, at a cost of $5 on weekdays and $10 on weekends and holidays.
c. Execute a license agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Festival of the Arts allowing (i) the Festival of the Arts to use 65 parking spaces in Lot 12 (the Lumberyard Lot) after 6 p.m. on weekdays and weekends; (ii) the Festival of the Arts to use 25 parking spaces (spaces 1 – 25) at the Lot 13 (Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center); (iii) the Festival of the Arts to rent the entirety of Lot 10 one time between July 1, 2026 through August 30, 2026 to host a special event. b. Offer lowcost peripheral parking at Lot 16 (ACT V) seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight, with free trolley service connecting to the art festivals and downtown, at a cost of $5 on weekdays and $10 on weekends and holidays.
c. Execute a license agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Festival of the Arts allowing (i) the Festival of the Arts to use 65 parking spaces in Lot 12 (the Lumberyard Lot) after 6 p.m. on weekdays and weekends; (ii) the Festival of the Arts to use 25 parking spaces (spaces 1 – 25) at the Lot 13 (Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center); (iii) the Festival of the Arts to rent the entirety of Lot 10 one time between July 1, 2026 through August 30, 2026 to host a special event. d. Execute a memorandum of understanding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Festival of Arts, Sawdust Festival, and ArtAFair for use of Lot 16 (ACT V) and the LCAD Parking Lot whereby the City will recover the costs related to use of the lots, including the shuttle bus services to the festivals’ respective grounds, based on festival attendance during the summer.
e. Offer a $25 parking pass for unlimited parking at LCAD Parking Lot seven days a week and a $50 parking pass seven days a week for parking at Lot 16 (ACT V) from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., LCAD Parking Lot from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Lot 13 (Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center) Monday Friday from 5 p.m. 2 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. 2 a.m. and offer a limited presale of each pass to the Festival of Arts, Sawdust Festival, ArtAFair, and Laguna Playhouse prior to making the passes available to the general public.
f. Continue Passport to the Arts parking permit program and authorize the City Manager to approve a Cityoffered discount rate of $3 for Lot 16 (ACT V) for the festivals to provide to patrons as part of the program.
g. Implement summer trolley services to begin on June 26, 2026 and conclude on September 7, 2026 for routes identified in Figure 4.
h. Implement the summer Laguna Beach Local OnDemand Service to begin on June 26, 2026 and conclude on September 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at more than 150 stops in North Laguna, South Laguna, Top of the World, Bluebird Canyon, Arch Beach Heights, Laguna Canyon Road, and downtown.
i. Implement a print and digital marketing program to promote summer trolley service, the Laguna Beach Trolley app, low or nocost peripheral parking lots, the Laguna Beach Parking app, and the City’s new onetime mobile payment option for parking; provide enhanced wayfinding signage along Laguna Canyon Road and Coast Highway directing visitors to peripheral parking lots and other key destinations; and display a digital sign outside of ACT V lot to display realtime parking availability.

FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AND BUDGETING PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET CHANGE PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY Recommendations:

1. Introduce and waive first reading for an Ordinance titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AND BUDGETING PROCEDURES, DELETING SECTION 3.01.060 DEALING WITH A BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;

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

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4.1, BUDGET CHANGE REQUEST POLICY, TO BE ADDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378”; and

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

8. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to into a Professional Services Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Program for Fiscal Year 202627; and

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

9. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF GLUE TRAPS IN LAGUNA BEACH
Recommendations:

1. Waive full reading and introduce for first reading of an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.24.030 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 6.24.070 TO CHAPTER 6.24 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF GLUE TRAPS AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.

10. SECOND AMENDMENT TO TEMPORARY STAFFING PROFESSIONALS, INC., AGREEMENT FOR ON CALL TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2572 with Temporary Staffing Professionals, Inc., to increase the contract by $150,000 for a revised total not to exceed the amount of $250,000 and extend the term through September 30, 2026; and

2. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378.

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RIGHTOFWAY ACQUISITION AND APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURES TO ACHIEVE COMPLETE

2. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378.

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RIGHTOFWAY ACQUISITION AND APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURES TO ACHIEVE COMPLETE STREETS (CARDINAL TO 7TH) PROJECT
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. (BRI) in the amount of $128,679.61, to provide rightofway acquisition and appraisal services for the Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closures (Cardinal to 7th) Project;

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve future projectrelated expenses and change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount nottoexceed $12,000; and

3. Find that said actions are not projects pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). Further, these actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15262.

12. SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY COUNTERPART SERVICES FOR VIEW PRESERVATION, VIEW RESTORATION AND HEDGE HEIGHT CLAIM PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Community Counterpart Services for a nottoexceed amount of $150,000 per fiscal year for a three (3) year and two (2) month term; and

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

13. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange for the Community Development Block Grant Program, extending the term through June 30, 2027, and secure $140,326 to offset operational costs at the City’s Alternative Sleeping Location in Fiscal Year 2027; and

2. Find that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).

14. INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (OCMVCD)
Recommendations: Appoint Joanne McMahon to serve on the Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board, with a term beginning immediately, through January 3, 2028.

15. WORKPLAN TO EVALUATE JOINING THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE)

15. WORKPLAN TO EVALUATE JOINING THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE)
Recommendations: Direct staff and the Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) to implement the proposed work plan and return to the City Council with findings, community input, and a recommendation regarding potential Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) membership at the October enrollment decision timeline.

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.

16. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 AND SECTIONS 6.16.020 AND 8.04.010 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS WHERE SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ALLOWED AND RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING SPECIAL EVENTS; AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304”; and

2. Waive the full reading and introduce by title only, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, AMENDING TITLE 18 AND SECTIONS 6.16.020 AND 8.04.010 OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304”.

17. RESOLUTIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO SALE OF BONDS FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 20213 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA) Recommendations:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 20213 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA) AND THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREOF AND LISTING BONDS ISSUED ON THE SECURITY THEREOF”;

2. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 20213 (FAIRVIEW/LA BREA) LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AWARDING THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS, APPROVING FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS”;

3. Approve the purchase of Underground Utility Assessment District 20213 (Fairview/La Brea) public offering municipal serial bonds at a 25year term with an estimated true interest cost of

5.01%;

4. Authorize the City Manager to award a task order to Accenture in the amount of $160,300 for construction management and inspection services, and authorize the City Manager to approve projectrelated expenses and change orders for additional construction inspection services that may be required in an amount nottoexceed $20,000;

5. Appropriate $5,058,750 for construction and other related expenses within Underground Utility Assessment District 20213 (Fairview/La Brea), increase revenues by the same amount, and authorize the City Manager to expend all appropriated funds;

6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into necessary utility company agreements and make advance payments to the utility companies for their construction services for a total amount of $1,208,831; and

7. Determine that the action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301(b), 15302(c) & (d), and 15303(d).

18. PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 20253 (BLUEBIRD CANYON DRIVE)
Recommendations:

1. Direct staff to establish a fund for proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 20253, as shown on the attached Boundary Map;

2. Appropriate $310,000 from the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund for assessment engineering, bid document preparation, and utility designs for the proposed assessment district;

3. Direct staff to request that utility companies proceed with design for the proposed assessment district and authorize the City Manager to enter into necessary utility company agreements and make advance payments to the utility companies for their designs;

4. Direct staff to solicit proposals for assessment engineering, bid document preparation, and street lighting design for the proposed assessment district; and

5. Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(b), 15302(c) & (d), and 15303(d).

19. REPORT ON AMBULANCE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE, RATE INCREASE AND

AMBULANCEPURCHASE
district and authorize the City Manager to enter into necessary utility company agreements and make advance payments to the utility companies for their designs;

4. Direct staff to solicit proposals for assessment engineering, bid document preparation, and street lighting design for the proposed assessment district; and

5. Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(b), 15302(c) & (d), and 15303(d).

19. REPORT ON AMBULANCE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE, RATE INCREASE AND AMBULANCE PURCHASE
Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the Ambulance Program report;

2. Adopt the attached resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR THE PROVISION OF ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SERVICE AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) GROUND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE, AND PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR FIVE YEARS, AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”, increasing the City’s ambulance transport base rate fee, mileage fee, and incidental materials fee in line with Consumer Price Index increases;

3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Professional Sales and Service, L.C., and related financing documents for the purchase of one (1) ambulance, in an amount nottoexceed $314,988.71 over a sevenyear term (with estimated annual payments of approximately $55,000), subject to annual budget appropriations;

4. Appropriate $55,000 from the available fund balance in the Vehicle Replacement Fund, for the first year payment in FY 202526; and

5. Determine that the action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (5), and alternatively is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and that none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply.

20. [ADDED 4/10/2026] FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 MID YEAR BUDGET UPDATE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF SALARY AND MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION Recommendations:

1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 202526 midyear budget adjustments summarized in Attachment 1;

2. Approve an increase to the General Fund Contingency Reserve from $17,300,000 to $18,500,000, to maintain the City Council’s 20% target balance;

3. Approve the creation of three new Special Revenue Funds (Measure M; Road Rehabilitation Account, and Senior Mobility Transportation Program);

4. Approve the purchase (instead of leasing) of four vehicles included in the City’s current vehicle replacement plan;

5. Adopt the amended salary schedules for Fiscal Year 202526 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES," which updated the compensation for employees;

6. Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

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4. Approve the purchase (instead of leasing) of four vehicles included in the City’s current vehicle replacement plan;

6. Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES;" and

7. Find that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

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.

21. 600 BUENA VISTA WAY: CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT TO REMOVE A DESIGNATED SIGNIFICANT NATURAL WATERCOURSE FROM THE MAJOR WATERSHEDS AND DRAINAGE COURSES MAP AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 252345 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT 252369, AMENDING THE CITY’S OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT TO REMOVE A DESIGNATED SIGNIFICANT NATURAL WATERCOURSE FROM THE MAJOR WATERSHEDS AND DRAINAGE COURSES MAP LOCATED AT AND AROUND 600 BUENA VISTA WAY; REQUESTING SUCH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)”; and

2. Find that the proposed adoption of the proposed amendment to the General Plan and Local Coastal Program is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act under section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

F. 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.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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under section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

F. 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.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. AND
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 PM.

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Laguna Beach City CouncilApril 14, 2026

Laguna Beach City Council
April 14, 2026