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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JUNE 23, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M.

MARK ORGILL, Mayor
HALLIE JONES, Mayor Pro Tem
SUE KEMPF, Councilmember
BOB WHALEN, Councilmember
ALEX ROUNAGHI, Councilmember
DAVE KIFF, City Manager
MEGAN GARIBALDI, City Attorney
LAURA PARISI, City Treasurer
ANN MARIE McKAY, City Clerk
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 within the preceding 12 months.

Public Participation: Comments may be submitted in person or in writing to the City Clerk at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, or by email to [email protected] . Written comments must be received by 5:30 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting and will not be read aloud.

Courtesy Virtual Broadcast: The City plans to broadcast the meeting as a courtesy only:

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Orgill
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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 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 FROM LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recommendations: Receive a presentation from the Laguna Beach Historical Society highlighting the history of Laguna Beach.

2. INTRODUCING ORO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S NEW SERVICE DOG
Recommendations: 1. Receive a presentation introducing Oro, the Laguna Beach Fire Department’s new service dog.

3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING GAVIN CURRAN FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
Recommendations: Present a proclamation recognizing Gavin Curran for his dedicated service to the City 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 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).

4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Receive and file the minutes of the June 9, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting for the City Council.

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

6. LAGUNA ART MUSEUM “ART AND NATURE” TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART Recommendations:

1. Approve the temporary public art entitled “A Flag Walk for Our Future” by artist Kim Manfredi; and

2. Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.

7. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to amend Agreement No. 20120 with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement through October 31, 2026, and to add an additional $70,000 for services performed from July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026; and

2. Determine that the action consists of organizational or administrative activities of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Resources Code Section 21065; 14 CCR Section 15378(b)(5).) Maintenance, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement through October 31, 2026, and to add an additional $70,000 for services performed from July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026; and

8. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR DAY PORTER AND SIDEWALK CLEANING SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 20121 with Spectrum Facility Maintenance to extend the agreement term through June 30, 2027, and increase the contract amount by $1,104,628 for continued day porter and sidewalk cleaning services; and

9. RECEIVE AND FILE LAGUNA BEACH TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Report submitted pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36650 and summarizing district accomplishments and activities;

2. Receive and file the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Report submitted pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36650; and

3. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because the action consists solely of receiving informational reports and does not authorize any physical change to the environment.

10. AMENDMENT FOR EMPLOYER BENEFIT BROKER SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with The Baldwin Group (formerly operating as Burnham Benefits Insurance Services), subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to ratify and confirm the employee benefits brokerage services provided since December 31, 2023, to extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2026, for total compensation under the Agreement and Amendment No. 1 not to exceed $225,000, and authorize the City Manager to extend the term for an additional one (1( year at the same annual rate if neccessary; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

11. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF USE RESTRICTION AND RECEIVE AND FILE LONGTERM MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR LAGUNA CANYON CREEK EROSION PROTECTION PROJECT
and Amendment No. 1 not to exceed $225,000, and authorize the City Manager to extend the term for an additional one (1( year at the same annual rate if neccessary; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

11. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF USE RESTRICTION AND RECEIVE AND FILE LONGTERM MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR LAGUNA CANYON CREEK EROSION PROTECTION PROJECT
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute and record the attached Use Restriction and Agreement Regarding the Use of Property for onsite and offsite mitigation areas associated with the Laguna Canyon Creek Protection Project near the Animal Shelter;

2. Receive and file the attached LongTerm Management and Maintenance Plan for longterm stewardship of the mitigation areas and direct staff to complete permit closeout activities; and

3. Determine that no additional environmental review is required for the recommended action based on a prior adopted Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project that contemplated these implemented actions.

12. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ONCALL CONSULTANT SERVICES AND AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Approve the selection of the oncall consultant firms identified in Attachment 1 to provide Community Development Department consulting services;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the selected oncall consultant firms for an initial threeyear term, with two optional oneyear extensions;

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a sixth amendment to Agreement #2249 with CSG Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract appropriation by $165,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $495,000 for continued building and planning services;

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a new Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, for oncall consulting services for an amount nottoexceed $350,000 annually for a threeyear term effective July 1, 2026; and

5. Find that the recommended actions are not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because the actions involve administrative and organizational activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

13. RESOLUTION APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE, STREET MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, AND SAFETY PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 202627
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 202627 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”.
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MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, AND SAFETY PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 202627
Recommendations:

14. APPROVAL OF 7YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT RELATED EXPENDITURES AND RESOLUTION CONFIRMING PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION CONFIRMING LOCAL SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION MASTER PLAN FOR MEASURE M (M2) FUNDING

ELIGIBILITY
Recommendations:

1. Approve the attached 7Year Capital Improvement Program for transportation and transit improvement projects required for Measure M eligibility;

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH”;

3. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE UPDATE OF THE LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM”; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to forward all eligibility requirements including the approved 7Year Capital Improvement Program to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

15. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BURNBOT, INC. FOR FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE 19 IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCED BIOLOGICAL
MONITORING AND REPORTING
Recommendations:

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BurnBot Inc. (BurnBot) in the amount of $208,824 for implementation of Fuel Modification Zone 19 (FMZ 19);

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Laguna Canyon Foundation in the amount of $20,124 for enhanced biological monitoring, mapping, and reporting services associated with FMZ 19 implementation; and

3. Find that the recommended actions are within the scope of the environmental review previously completed for the Lower Hobo and Diamond Crestview Fuel Modification Project (FMZs 16 and 19), that no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168, and that the project is further statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate a wildfire emergency.

16. APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED PURCHASING POLICY AND PROCEDURES (CITY COUNCILPOLICYNO.4.2)
completed for the Lower Hobo and Diamond Crestview Fuel Modification Project (FMZs 16 and 19), that no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168, and that the project is further statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate a wildfire emergency.

16. APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED PURCHASING POLICY AND PROCEDURES (CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4.2)
Recommendations:

1. Rescind Administrative Policy No. 19, Purchasing Policy and Procedures;

2. Adopt City Council Policy No. 4.2, Purchasing Policy and Procedures, to be included in the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual; and

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

17. LAGUNA WOODS ANIMAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a oneyear agreement with the City of Laguna Woods for the provision of animal control, licensing, and shelter services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and

2. Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act.

18. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DUNE DRIFTER LLC FOR CALTRANS ENCROACHMENT PERMIT PROCESSING
Recommendations:

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Dune Drifter LLC for Caltrans Encroachment Permit Processing; and

2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and 15308. Or in the alternative that the proposed action is not a “project” under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378.

19. APPOINTMENTS TO HOSPITAL TASK FORCE
Recommendations: The hospital ad hoc committee recommends that the City Council appoint the 16 individuals listed in the staff report.

20. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE Recommendations: Appoint Mark Lewis to the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee, effective immediately, through March 31, 2028.

21. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (POLICE UNIT) FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 Recommendations:
1AdopttheResolutiontitled"ARESOLUTIONOFTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITY Recommendations: Appoint Mark Lewis to the Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee, effective immediately, through March 31, 2028.

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE AND FIRE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (POLICE UNIT), AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378" approving the Agreement between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Police and Fire Management Association (Police Unit);

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the related Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

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

22. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a sixth amendment to Agreement #2249 with CSG Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract appropriation by $165,000 for a total nottoexceed amount of $495,000 for continued building and planning services; and

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

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.

23. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 202627 BUDGET; APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 202627 SALARY SCHEDULES; APPROVAL OF AND REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 26 BUDGET
Recommendations:

1. Approve the City budget for the Fiscal Year 202627 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CITY BUDGET FOR THE 202627 FISCAL YEAR";

2. Adopt the Resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RESTRICT FUNDING IN THE DISASTER ;
26 BUDGET
Recommendations:

2. Adopt the Resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RESTRICT FUNDING IN THE DISASTER CONTINGENCY FUND, TRANSFER TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE IN EXCESS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES TO THE HOUSING FUND, AND TRANSFER MIDYEAR BUDGET SAVINGS UP TO $300,000 TO THE OPEN SPACE FUND”;

3. Approve the salary schedules for the Fiscal Year 202627 by adopting the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES";

4. Approve or modify the funding recommendations made by the subcommittee regarding the Community Assistance Grants for Fiscal Year 202627 and direct the City Manager, or their designee, to disburse the funds accordingly and review the subcommittee recommendations regarding the changes to the future Community Assistance Grants application process and direct staff as to desired changes;

5. Approve the recommended Cultural Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 202627 and direct the City Manager, or their designee, to disburse the funds accordingly;

6. Approve the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 202627 by adopting the Resolution Titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 202627 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 1205 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 791";

7. Appropriate $80,900 of carryover funds from the Business Improvement District Fund’s (112) Fiscal Year 202526 budget to its Fiscal Year 202627 budget to increase funding for the Cultural Arts program grants from $240,000 to $320,900;

8. Appropriate and authorize the transfer of $88,000 of restricted revenues on hand from the City’s General Fund (#110) to the new Certified Access Specialist Program Special Revenue Fund (#204) in Fiscal Year 202526;

9. Appropriate $165,000 from the Animal Shelter Donations Fund (142212072088) in Fiscal Year 202526 to fund program activities; and

10. Authorize the City Manager to approve capital asset/equipment purchases over $100,000 for capital outlay purchases approved in the Fiscal Year 202627 annual budget.

24. FORMATION AND APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Recommendations:

1. Establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of two City Council Members to work with staff and Related California regarding the evaluation of the funding request associated with the approved affordable housing project at Neighborhood Congregational Church;

2. Appoint two City Council Members to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee; 3DitthAdHCitttkithtffdRltdClifidttthCit
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Recommendations:

2. Appoint two City Council Members to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee;

3. Direct the Ad Hoc Committee to work with staff and Related California and return to the City Council with recommendations regarding the funding request as early as July 7, 2026; and

4. Provide that the Ad Hoc Committee shall automatically sunset upon the City Council's consideration and disposition of Related California's funding request, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.

25. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: CONSIDERATION OF OUTDOOR DINING PARKLET EXTENSION AND MARKET ASSESSMENT
Recommendations:

1. Consider whether to extend the expiration date of the three remaining outdoor dining parklets currently operating within public parking spaces to December 31, 2026, or another date determined by the City Council; and

2. Provide direction regarding the preparation of a 2026 Economic Development Market Assessment to identify retail, restaurant, grocery, health and fitness, and other commercial business categories that are underrepresented in Laguna Beach and desired by residents.

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.

26. PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED MAXIMUM SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE RATES AND APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT NO. 23132 WITH CR&R

INCORPORATED
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a Proposition 218 public hearing regarding the proposed maximum solid waste and recycling collection service rates and receive the City Clerk’s final tabulation of written protests;

2. Determine whether a majority protest exists under Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution;

3. If a majority protest does not exist, adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING MAXIMUM SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES, APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 23132 WITH CR&R INCORPORATED, AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”;

4. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 23132 with CR&R Incorporated and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in substantially the form attached, subject tominorrevisionsapprovedbytheCityAttorney;and
Constitution;

4. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 23132 with CR&R Incorporated and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in substantially the form attached, subject to minor revisions approved by the City Attorney; and

5. 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.

27. 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 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. Adopted City Council Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND SARAH THURSTON SPECIFIC PLAN TO STREAMLINE THE DESIGN REVIEW AND OTHER PERMIT PROCESSES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301”;

4. Direct staff to return with the Ordinances, identified in recommendations 1 and 2, above, for a second reading and adoption at the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting;

5. Direct City staff to present an urgency version of the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance at the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting;

6. Direct City staff to return with a 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; and

7. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and in the alternative is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15265.

July 21, 2026, City Council meeting;

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. 855 LA VISTA DRIVE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 20260278 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20260279 FOR A NEW DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ELEVATED DECK, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING FIVE FEET IN EXPOSED HEIGHT, AND GRADING, AND VARIANCE 20260280 TO ENCROACH INTO A SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED WATERCOURSE SETBACK AREA, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 (CLASS 3) AND 15305 (CLASS 5)
Recommendations:

1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the July 7, 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).

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, July 7, 2026
LAGUNA BEACH CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. AND
H. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:

Tuesday, July 7, 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.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 4970705 (telephone) or (949) 4970771 (facsimile). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.5
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Laguna Beach City CouncilJune 23, 2026

Laguna Beach City Council
June 23, 2026