Agenda, first session — Laguna Beach City Council, May 12, 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
MAY 12, 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.

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1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings

2. Cox cable channel 852

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1. Online on the City of Laguna website: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings

2. Cox cable channel 852

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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Rounaghi
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. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ROGER KEMPLER
Recommendations: 1. Approve a Proclamation recognizing Roger Kempler’s service to the community

2. RECOGNITION OF GUILLERMO MORATORIO FOR HIS LIFESAVING ACTION Recommendations: Receive a presentation recognizing Guillermo for his heroic actions in assisting a swimmer in distress at Woods Cove and April 11, 2026.

3. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Recommendations:

1. Approve the Proclamation recognizing the week of May 1723, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Laguna Beach.

4. PRESENTATION FROM 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).

5. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Receive and file the minutes of the April 28, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the Regular Meeting for the City Council of April 28, 2026.

6. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations:

1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.

7. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (MARCH 2026) Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the March 2026 report.

8. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM UPGRADES
Recommendations:

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intelinet, Inc., in the amount of $197,422, for construction of Fire Station Communication System Upgrades project;

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve projectrelated expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and

3. Find that the award of contract is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality SYSTEM UPGRADES
Recommendations:

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intelinet, Inc., in the amount of $197,422, for construction of Fire Station Communication System Upgrades project;

2. Authorize the City Manager to approve projectrelated expenses and contract change orders for unforeseen circumstances in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and

3. Find that the award of contract is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301.

9. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AUDIT REPORTS
Recommendations: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024/25 audit reports.

10. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PREPARED BY BAKER TILLY
Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the Classification and Compensation Study prepared by Baker Tilly, US, LLP; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it does not constitute a project.

11. APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 20191 (COAST HIGHWAY)
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the use of $5,097,358 Rule 20A credits to proceed with construction for Underground Utility District 20191 (Coast Highway);

2. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hot Line Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,363,255 for the construction of City street lighting and nonRule 20A private connections;

3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility company agreement with Frontier Communications to construct nonRule 20A underground utilities and make an advanced payment for a total amount of $1,151,743;

4. Authorize the transfer of $2,780,127 from the Coat Highway UD 20201 project (6343150C81000C2118) to the Coast Highway Utility District 20191 project (6343150C81000 C2614);

5. Appropriate $135,609 (account number 6343150C81000C2614) from the Street Lighting and Utility Fund to approve a total budget of $2,915,736 for the Coast Highway Utility District 20191 project; and

6. Authorize the City Manager to approve projectrelated expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount nottoexceed $351,500.

12. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH US DIGITAL DESIGNS FOR FIRE STATION ALERTING
Recommendations:

1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with US Digital Designs for the purchase and installation of a Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system in an amount not to exceed $329,910.66;

6. Authorize the City Manager to approve projectrelated expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount nottoexceed $351,500.

12. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH US DIGITAL DESIGNS FOR FIRE STATION ALERTING
Recommendations:

1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with US Digital Designs for the purchase and installation of a Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system in an amount not to exceed $329,910.66;

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any necessary related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney;

3. Authorize a reduction in $35,000 from the IT budget (account 110120572111) and an increase in the Fire Department budget (account 1412406C80010) to fully fund the project;

4. Authorize the transfer of $35,000 from the General Fund (#110) to the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund (#141); and

5. Determine that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

13. THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND FROGPARKING, INC. FOR SMART PARKING GUIDANCE
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Frogparking, Inc. for parking services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the agreement until October 2, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $47,040; and

2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.

14. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE INSPECTION MANDATES
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM THE LAGUNA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 13146.4 AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,” accepting the Fire Department’s report on compliance with state inspection mandates.

15. CONSIDER AND RESPOND TO A BROWN ACT ALLEGATION REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL’S FIRST READING OF THE TITLE 18 ORDINANCE AT ITS APRIL 14, 2026 MEETING
Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the April 27, 2026 complaint demanding the City Council “cure and correct” alleged Brown Act violations relating to the City Council’s April 14, 2026 consideration of the Title 18 Ordinance (Agenda Item No. 16 at that meeting);

2. Receive and file this report analyzing the allegations in that complaint; and CITY COUNCIL’S FIRST READING OF THE TITLE 18 ORDINANCE AT ITS APRIL 14, 2026 MEETING
Recommendations:

2. Receive and file this report analyzing the allegations in that complaint; and

3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare, execute, and send, a letter pursuant to Government Code section 54960.1(c)(2), to the complainant conveying that the City Council considered the April 27, 2026 email demanding a cure or correction under the Brown Act, determining that no Brown Act violation occurred as the agenda title was sufficient and the City Council action was consistent with the agenda title, and therefore the City Council will not take further action regarding this matter as there is no action to correct.

16. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 FUND ACTIVITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4 Fund Activity financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it does not constitute a project.

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.

17. CONSIDERATION OF CITY POSITION ON LAGUNA BEACH MARINE PROTECTED AREA BOUNDARY PETITION AND STATE REVIEW PROCESS
Recommendations:

1. The Environmental Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Council support California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation to deny the petition and maintain the existing MPA boundaries; and

2. It is recommended that the City Council further find the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is alternatively exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

18. CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TROLLEY AND ONDEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES AND OPTIONS TO REDUCE OFFSEASON SERVICE COSTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONDEMAND PASSENGER FARES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear Professional Services Agreement, in a form approvedbytheCityAttorneywithLAZParkingCaliforniaLLC(“LAZ”)fortrolleyandon 15378 and is alternatively exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

18. CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TROLLEY AND ONDEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES AND OPTIONS TO REDUCE OFFSEASON SERVICE COSTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONDEMAND PASSENGER FARES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with LAZ Parking California, LLC (“LAZ”) for trolley and ondemand transit operating services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $19,102,790;

2. Consider approving reductions to certain offseason trolley and ondemand transit services, as reflected in Figure 4, in order to reduce Transit Fund subsidy requirements while maintaining compliance with Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) Measure M2 Project V grant requirements;

3. Authorize implementation of up to a $5 per passenger fare for Laguna Local ondemand transit services, as reflected in Figure 6; and

4. Find the action exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

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.

19. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 20231747 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2025 0096 AT 675 BUENA VISTA WAY AND 620 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE
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 20231747, Coastal Development Permit 20250096, and CEQA exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3); and

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 2023 1747 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20250096 TO MODIFY THE LOCATION OF A COMMON PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN TWO LOTS AT 675 BUENA VISTA WAY AND 620 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)”, approving Lot Line Adjustment 20231747 and Coastal Development Permit 20250096 to modify the location of a common property line between 675 Buena Vista Way and 620 Temple Hills Drive, and finding the project exempt from finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

20. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION VISIBILITY NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:
20231747 and Coastal Development Permit 20250096 to modify the location of a common property line between 675 Buena Vista Way and 620 Temple Hills Drive, and finding the project exempt from finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

20. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION VISIBILITY NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a public hearing to hear protests regarding any noticed nuisance as established by Resolution No. 26.017;

2. Allow or overrule any protests based on facts or circumstances presented by protestors (Mayor Orgill to recuse, if protest regarding Property 8, and Councilmember Kempf to recuse, if protest regarding Property 30, as listed in Attachment 2.);

3. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”, directing the Director of Public Works & Utilities to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.017 for Properties 135, as listed in Attachment 2, if not removed by June 12, 2026 (Mayor Orgill shall recuse from deliberation and voting on Property 8. Councilmember Kempf shall recuse from deliberation and voting on Property 30); and

4. Find the abatement of public nuisances exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15304.

21. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a public hearing to hear protests regarding any noticed nuisance as established by Resolution No. 26.XXX (Attachment 1) and Resolution No. 26.010;

2. Allow or overrule any protests based on facts or circumstances presented by the protestor (Mayor Orgill, Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Councilmembers Kempf, Rounaghi, and Whalen to recuse if the protest concerns properties listed in the subsequent recommendations);

3. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” directing the Fire Chief to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.010 on Exhibit A for property # 186 (APN 64404420) not removed by May 12, 2026 (Mayor Orgill to recuse);

4. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” directing the Fire Chief to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.010 on Exhibit A for property # 242 (APN 64425412) not removed b()
Resolution No. 26.010 on Exhibit A for property # 186 (APN 64404420) not removed by May 12, 2026 (Mayor Orgill to recuse);

5. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” directing the Fire Chief to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.010 on Exhibit A for properties # 325 and 326 (APN 65605317 and 65605327) not removed by May 12, 2026 (Councilmember Kempf to recuse);

6. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” directing the Fire Chief to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.0010 on Exhibit A for property #356, 357, and 358 (APN 658091 01,65809105, and 65809106) not removed by May 12, 2026 (Councilmember Rounaghi to recuse);

7. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PROCEED WITH ABATING ALL NOTICED NUISANCES ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE NUISANCES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” directing the Fire Chief to abate all noticed nuisances established by Resolution No. 26.010, for properties # 1185, 187241, 243324, 327355, and 359 368 on Exhibit A if not removed by May 12, 2026; and

8. Identify the abatement of public nuisances exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

22. FIRST READING OF DESIGN REVIEW EFFICIENCY ORDINANCE AND EFFICIENCY

ORDINANCE
Recommendations:

1. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY TITLE 25 (ZONING), TITLE 21 (SUBDIVISIONS), AND TITLE 22 (EXCAVATING, GRADING, AND FILLING) TO STREAMLINE THE DESIGN REVIEW AND OTHER PERMIT PROCESSES; AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301;

2. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY TITLE 25 (ZONING), TITLE 21 (SUBDIVISIONS), AND TITLE 22 (EXCAVATING, GRADING, AND FILLING) TO STREAMLINE THE DESIGN REVIEW AND OTHER PERMIT PROCESSES; AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301;

2. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY CHAPTER 7.25 (NOISE), 12.08 (PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE TREES), 12.16 (VIEW PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION), AND 17.50 (PRIVATE SEWER LATERALS) TO IMPROVE CONSISTENCY WITHIN THE CODE; AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301”;

3. Direct staff to return with the Ordinances, identified in recommendations 1 and 2, above, for a second reading and adoption at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting;

4. Direct City staff to present an urgency version of the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting;

5. Direct City staff to return with proposed City Council resolution with revisions to the Design Guidelines – A Guide to Residential Development that are consistent with the revisions to the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance;

6. Give further direction as to the policy regarding concept review for certain capital improvement program projects, direct City staff to draft a Resolution memorializing the City staff policy for such concept reviews, and direct City staff to bring the draft Resolution to the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting for adoption; and

7. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.

23. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION UPDATING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Recommendations:

1. Open the public hearing and receive input;

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND FINDING SUCH ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,” thereby approving the update Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026; and

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

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, May 26, 2026
LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505FORESTAVENUELAGUNABEACHCA
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, May 26, 2026
LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA
CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. AND
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 PM.

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