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 28, 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 CLOSED SESSION
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A. ROLL CALL 4:00 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 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 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. Real Property Negotiations
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
2a. Property: 30622 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California, 92651 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Kenneth J. Cummins Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2b. Property: 30802 Coast Highway, City of Laguna Beach, California, 92651 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hometown Laguna Terrace, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Whalen
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 C. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S). A Closed Session report shall be provided, as required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
D. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS. As may be deemed necessary by the City Manager, agenda items may from time to time be deleted from the agenda; in such event, the City Manager shall endeavor to provide as much advance notice to the community as reasonably possible about the removal of such items. Agenda items may only be added in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
E. PRESENTATIONS. The City Council shall from time to time recognize individuals and organizations and present awards or Certificates of Appreciation, or receive special presentations, as previously scheduled and described below.
1. YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION
Recommendations: 1. Receive and file this report.
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: Receive and file the minutes of the April 14, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of April 14, 2026.
3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations: 1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions. public speakers may be imposed, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).
2. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Receive and file the minutes of the April 14, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of April 14, 2026.
3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations: 1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.
4. PLANNING DIVISION UPDATE AND WORKLOAD SUMMARY THROUGH APRIL 6, 2026
Recommendations: Receive and file the Planning Division Update and Workload Summary, which covers the period from August 2024 through April 6, 2026.
5. ADOPTION 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: Adopt the 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.”
6. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.24.030 AND ADDING SECTION 6.24.070 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND USE OF GLUE TRAPS WITHIN THE CITY
Recommendations: Adopt the 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”.
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SEWER LINE MARKETING LICENSE AGREEMENT Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Service Line Warranties of America, Inc. to offer service line warranty policies to residential property owners within the City of Laguna Beach; and
2. Find the recommended action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and alternatively exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
8. UPDATE AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING APPROVAL FOR CLEAN LAGUNA STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
Recommendations:
1. Approve an additional appropriation of $66,845 from the Cultural and Environmental
2. Find the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and alternatively exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
8. UPDATE AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING APPROVAL FOR CLEAN LAGUNA STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
Recommendations:
1. Approve an additional appropriation of $66,845 from the Cultural and Environmental Stewardship Special Revenue Fund to complete the implementation of the Clean Laguna Campaign;
2. Authorize reimbursement to Visit Laguna Beach for eligible program costs, in an amount not to exceed $66,845, subject to submission of itemized invoices, supporting documentation, and review and approval by the City; and
3. Find the recommended action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
9. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH INTELINET INC., FOR NETWORK REPAIR (RACK, STACK, PORTS, TONING), CAMERAS (REPAIR, INSTALLATION, AND CONFIGURATION) FIBER (REPAIRS AND CABLING)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 5year cooperative purchasing agreement with Intelinet Inc. a C10 contractor for project and oncall Cabling, Fiber, and Camera products and services utilizing City of Long Beach contract numbers 37614, 37626, and 37627, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 annually and $840,000 over the full sevenyear term, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to two (2) additional oneyear renewal terms, subject to the continued availability of the City of Long Beach contracts and annual budget approval; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to issue OnCall task orders, on an asneeded basis for projects with fees of $100,000 or below; and
4. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it involves administrative procurement activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.
10. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Recommendations:
1. Amend Agreement No. 2558 with Infinity Technologies for Geographic Information System (GIS) Professional Services to revise the scope of work and increase the contract by $29,960 for a revised total not to exceed the amount of $149,960; and
2. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and Section 15378 (b)(5).
11. AGREEMENT WITH PACKET FUSION (AUTHORIZED ZOOM PHONE RESELLER/ PARTNER) FOR VOIP TELEPHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Recommendations:
Professional Services to revise the scope of work and increase the contract by $29,960 for a revised total not to exceed the amount of $149,960; and
2. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and Section 15378 (b)(5).
11. AGREEMENT WITH PACKET FUSION (AUTHORIZED ZOOM PHONE RESELLER/ PARTNER) FOR VOIP TELEPHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Packet Fusion for the purchase, implementation, and support of a cloudbased Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system using Zoom Phone services through Packet Fusion as an authorized reseller/implementation partner, to replace the City’s existing telephone system, in an amount not to exceed $419,128.67;
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders and additional expenditures in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 during the initial fiveyear term for potential increases in service needs and unforeseen conditions identified during implementation, subject to available budget authority; and
3. Find that the action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and Section 15378(b) (5).
12. ADOPTION 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 ESTABLISHING CERTAIN SHADE COVERING ZONES AT MAIN BEACH AND ALISO BEACH
Recommendations:
1. Adopt the Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 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”; and
2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN SHADE COVERING ZONES AT MAIN BEACH AND ALISO BEACH, AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15304”; and
3. Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304.
13. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED MAXIMUM RATES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES
Recommendations:
1. Receive a report on the proposed maximum solid waste service rates, including the proposed cartbased pricing structure for multifamily residential properties with two to eight units;
2. Direct the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and distribute all notices required for the proposed rate adjustments and set a public hearing for June 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and
3. Find the proposed action exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES
Recommendations:
1. Receive a report on the proposed maximum solid waste service rates, including the proposed cartbased pricing structure for multifamily residential properties with two to eight units;
2. Direct the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and distribute all notices required for the proposed rate adjustments and set a public hearing for June 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and
3. Find the proposed action exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061 (B)(3) and 15308 or, alternatively, determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
14. TEMPORARY (2 WEEKS) BIKE PUMP TRACK AT THE COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER (CRC)
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to participate in the temporary pump track program in summer 2026 for a period of approximately two weeks at the Community and Recreation Center, to be located on a portion of the grass area near the lower parking lot, including submitting an application for a Temporary Use Permit and executing any necessary rental agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an amount not to exceed $16,000; and
2. Find the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304.
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.
15. APRIL 20TH REMOVAL OF NINE TREES ON THE PROMENADE
Recommendations:
1. Receive and file.
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.
16. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE
Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting; and
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.
16. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE
Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the May 12, 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).
17. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34458 REGARDING A POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER
Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing and receive a report regarding a possible City Charter; and
2. Provide direction to staff regarding next steps, including on whether to schedule a second public hearing on the draft City Charter, in compliance with Government Code § 34458.
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. 30801 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE: APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 251883, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 251884, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 251885 FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING, NEW TWOCAR GARAGE, VEHICULAR ACCESS, SKYLIGHTS, GRADING, LANDSCAPING, AND WALKWAY WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTOFWAY IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3)
Recommendations:
1. Continue to conduct the public hearing that was opened at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting, including receiving an updated staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 251883, Coastal Development Permit 251884, andRevocableEncroachmentPermit251885,andtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3)
Recommendations:
1. Continue to conduct the public hearing that was opened at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting, including receiving an updated staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 251883, Coastal Development Permit 251884, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 251885, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 251883 FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING, NEW TWOCAR GARAGE, VEHICULAR ACCESS, SKYLIGHTS, GRADING, AND LANDSCAPING, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 251884 FOR NONEXEMPT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 251885 FOR A WALKWAY WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTOFWAY AT 30801 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE LOCATED IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303,” upholding the Design Review Board’s conditional approval of Design Review 251883, Coastal Development Permit 251884, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 251885 and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. 511 BROOKS STREET: APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF HEDGE HEIGHT CLAIM 251254 FOR HEDGE HEIGHT VIOLATIONS IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304 (CLASS 4) Recommendations:
1. Continue to conduct the public hearing that was opened at the March 24, 2026 City Council meeting, including receiving an updated staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Hedge Height Claim 251254, and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15304 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DESIGNEE’S APPROVAL OF HEDGE HEIGHT CLAIM 251254 FOR HEDGE HEIGHT VIOLATIONS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 BROOKS STREET IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15304,” upholding the Designee’s conditional approval of Hedge Height Claim 251254 and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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, May 12, 2026
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categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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, May 12, 2026
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