STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
April 28, 2026
CONSENT
5 SUBJECT: 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
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. 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.”
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
On April 14, 2026, the City Council approved the ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code regarding the city’s financial guidelines and budgeting procedures and deleting section
3.01.060 regarding bond requirement for the Finance Director.
The vote at the first reading of the proposed ordinance was:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kempf, Rounaghi, Whalen, Jones, Orgill NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The subject ordinance is being presented for its second reading and adoption. Unless otherwise directed by a member of the City Council, the vote at the second reading will reflect the same vote as the first reading.
However, if a Councilmember is not present at the second reading, the vote will be reflected as absent.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENT
1. Ordinance (Pgs. 2-6)
Submitted By:
Michelle Bannigan Approved: Gavin Curran, for
Michelle Bannigan, Administrative Services Dave Kiff, City Manager Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk