STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
May 26, 2026
PRESENTATION
2 SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF THE 2026 MAYOR'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
RECIPIENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Recognize the recipients of the 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and service to the Laguna Beach community.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This item recognizes the recipients of the 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence for exemplifying the City of Laguna Beach employee PRIDE values: Passionate and Professional, Respectful and Responsive, Integrity and Innovation, Dedicated and Diverse, and Enthusiasm and Excellence. The awards honor employees whose leadership, teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to public service have made a meaningful and positive impact on the organization and the Laguna Beach community.
The 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients are:
• Claire Kelly, Ocean Lifeguard II – Marine Safety
• Danny Kalscheuer, Fire Captain – Fire Department
• Ashley Moran, Senior Public Works Analyst / Solid Waste Program Director – Public Works • Leyna Nguyen, Senior Administrative Analyst – Administrative Services • Recreation Team:
o Tierney Doran, Recreation Supervisor
o Andrea Tirnauer, Senior Services Coordinator
o Garrett Rauch, Recreation Coordinator
o Michelle Farry, Recreation Coordinator
The Mayor’s Award of Excellence reflects the City’s mission of providing dedicated public service and recognizes employees who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and dedication in support of City operations and community-focused goals. There is no fiscal impact associated with this ceremonial recognition item.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact on the budget.
RECOGNITION OF THE 2026 MAYOR'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS May 26, 2026
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
Recognition of the 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients supports the City Council’s commitment to organizational excellence, employee engagement, and high-quality public service. The awards recognize employees who exemplify the City’s PRIDE values through leadership, innovation, collaboration, responsiveness, and dedication to serving the Laguna Beach community. Honoring employee achievements reinforces the City’s mission of delivering professional and effective municipal services while fostering a positive organizational culture focused on excellence and community stewardship.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because the proposed recognition of the 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients is a ceremonial and administrative activity that does not constitute a “project” and will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS
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Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager