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COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
WELCOME
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Orgill
ROLL CALL
Present: Kempf, Rounaghi, Whalen, Jones, Orgill
Participating Remotely: None
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT(S) – None.
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ADDITIONS and DELETIONS
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City Manager Dave Kiff removed Consent Item #12 from the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
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1. INTRODUCING ORO - FIRE DEPARTMENT'S NEW SERVICE DOG
Introduced Oro, the Laguna Beach Fire Department’s new service dog.
2. PRESENTATION FROM LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Received a presentation from the Laguna Beach Historical Society highlighting the homesteading history of Laguna Beach.
3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING GAVIN CURRAN FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
Presented a proclamation recognizing Gavin Curran for his dedicated service to the City of Laguna Beach.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECAP
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting 3:00 p.m.
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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Lorna Shaw expressed safety concerns related to speeding on Temple Hills Drive, stating that it is unsafe for her to walk to the transit stop, and she recommended the installation of a traffic signal.
Karyn Phillipsen reported on this past Saturday’s Fête de la Musique Laguna Beach 2026.
John Thomas thanked Gavin Curran for his service.
Nicki Bostwick commented on the treatment of the Honarkar family by the City.
Hasty Honarkar commented on a new restaurant recently approved to open on the tennis courts in partnership with the Festival of Arts, and the impact to her family’s claims related to Terra.
Greg Viviani asserted that breaches of the berm are necessary to address risks associated with West Nile Virus.
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER **************************************************************** City Manager Dave Kiff provided an update on the promenade project City Attorney Megan Garibaldi provided an update on Villa Rockledge.
Councilmember Sue Kempf reported on various events she attended, commented on the improved trash pickup services by the City, reported an issue related to unauthorized music in the Peppertree lot on Saturday, and commended the Marine Safety team for their efforts with the recent tragedy.
Councilmember Alex Rounaghi echoed Councilmember Kempf’s sentiments regarding Marine Safety.
Councilmember Bob Whalen reported on events and meetings he attended, and commented on Mariann Tracy’s upcoming retirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones reported on various events and meetings she attended.
Mayor Mark Orgill reported on various meetings with members of the public and events he attended.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to approve items 1 – 10, 13 – 15, 17, and 19 – 22.
4. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Received and filed the minutes of the June 9, 2026, City Council Study Session, and minutes of the June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting for the City Council.
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5. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Approved the general warrants and payroll disbursements.
6. LAGUNA ART MUSEUM “ART AND NATURE” TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART (a) Approved the temporary public art entitled “A Flag Walk for Our Future” by artist Kim Manfredi; and
(b) Found 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 (a) Authorized the City Manager to amend Agreement No. 20-120 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
(b) Determined 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).)
8. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR DAY PORTER AND SIDEWALK CLEANING
SERVICES
(a) Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 20-121 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
(b) Found 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.
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9. RECEIVE AND FILE LAGUNA BEACH TOURISM AND MARKETING DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT (a) Received and filed 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;
(b) Received and filed the Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Report submitted pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36650; and (c) Found 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
(a) Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Services Agreement #21-07 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 necessary; and
(b) Found 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 LONG-TERM
MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR LAGUNA CANYON CREEK EROSION
PROTECTION PROJECT
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bob Whalen.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute and record Use Restriction and Agreement Regarding the Use of Property for on-site and off-site mitigation areas associated with the Laguna Canyon Creek Protection Project near the Animal Shelters; (b) Receive and file the Long-Term Management and Maintenance Plan for long-term stewardship of the mitigation areas and direct staff to complete permit closeout activities; and
(c) 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.
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12. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ON-CALL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AND AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING
AND PLANNING SERVICES
This item was removed from the agenda.
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING SENATE BILL 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE, STREET MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, AND SAFETY PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Adopted Resolution #26.043 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.”
14. APPROVAL OF 7-YEAR 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
(a) Approved the 7-Year Capital Improvement Program for transportation and transit improvement projects required for Measure M eligibility; (b) Adopted Resolution #26.045 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”;
(c) Adopted Resolution #26.044 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 (d) Authorized the Director of Public Works to forward all eligibility requirements including the approved 7-Year 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 (a) Awarded and authorized the City Manager to execute contract #26-203 with BurnBot Inc. in the amount of $208,824 for implementation of Fuel Modification Zone 19 (FMZ 19); (b) Approved and authorized 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
(c) Found 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 Laguna Beach City Council Meeting Recap June 23, 2026
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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)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by a member of the public, Mary Locatelli.
Moved by Councilmember Sue Kempf, seconded by Councilmember Alex Rounaghi, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Rescind Administrative Policy No. 1-9, Purchasing Policy and Procedures; (b) Adopt City Council Policy No. 4.2, Purchasing Policy and Procedures, to be included in the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual, including administrative revisions by the City Attorney; and
(c) 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
(a) Authorized the City Manager to enter into one-year agreement #26-204 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
(b) Found 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
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bob Whalen.
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute agreement #26-205 with Dune Drifter LLC for Caltrans Encroachment Permit Processing, as amended; and (b) 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.
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19. APPOINTMENTS TO HOSPITAL TASK FORCE
Appointed the following 16 individuals to the Hospital Task Force: Alex Balekian, David Casale, Steve Chadima, Christina Dodge, Ronald Geisman, Thomas Gibbs, Matt Kelliher, Amila Nissanka, Aaron Peluso, Carlos Prietto, Mark Rivera, Jorge Rubal, Melissa Siew, Aaron Talarico, John Thomas, and Harvey Triebwasser.
20. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKING, TRAFFIC, AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE Appointed 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
(a) Adopted Resolution #26.046 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);
(b) Authorized the City Manager to execute related Memorandum of Understanding #26-206, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (c) Found 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 (a) Authorized the City Manager to execute a sixth amendment to Agreement #22-49 with CSG Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract appropriation by $165,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $495,000 for continued building and planning services; and (b) Found this action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
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23. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET; APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 SALARY SCHEDULES; APPROVAL OF AND REVISIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Approve the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 by adopting Resolution #26.047 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL CITY BUDGET FOR THE 2026-27 FISCAL YEAR," as revised in the version distributed during the meeting, and incorporating the recommendations by budget ad hoc committee members Kempf and Rounaghi distributed during the meeting, and to appropriate design funds for downtown improvements to include the Mermaid lot and intersection improvements, Main Beach boardwalk improvements, and appropriate $150,000 for an artificial intelligence software for Community Development plan check; (b) Adopt Resolution #26.048 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 MID-YEAR BUDGET SAVINGS UP TO $300,000 TO THE OPEN SPACE FUND,” as amended;
(c) Approve the salary schedules for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 by adopting Resolution #26.049 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PAY RANGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES," with revisions for Emergency Operations Coordinator and Emergency Management Administrator as presented by staff; (d) Approve the funding recommendations made by the subcommittee regarding the Community Assistance Grants for Fiscal Year 2026-27 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; (e) Approve the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 by adopting Resolution #26.050 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 1205 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 791"; (f) 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 2025-26;
(g) Appropriate $165,000 from the Animal Shelter Donations Fund (142-2120-72088) in Fiscal Year 2025-26 to fund program activities;
(h) Authorize the City Manager to approve capital asset/equipment purchases over $100,000 for capital outlay purchases approved in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 annual budget; (i) Defer the discussion of the Police-mounted unit, funded for two years by the Community Foundation, to the mid-year budget review; and
(j) Direct staff to identify an ongoing funding source for the Housing Fund.
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24. FORMATION AND APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PROPOSED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Councilmember Alex Rounaghi recused himself from this item due to his prior employment with the applicant for the project, Related California, and City Manager Dave Kiff recused himself due to the proximity of his residence to the project site.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, seconded by Mayor Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 4/0 to:
(a) 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; (b) Appoint Councilmembers Sue Kempf and Bob Whalen to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee; (c) 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
(d) 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
Moved by Councilmember Bob Whalen, seconded by Councilmember Alex Rounaghi, and carried 4/1 (Councilmember Sue Kempf opposed) to:
(a) Extend the expiration date of the three remaining outdoor dining parklets currently operating within public parking spaces to December 31, 2026, allowing staff to take any necessary action regarding the parklet that impacts the promenade project; and (b) Direct staff to return at a near-future City Council meeting with a timeline to establish a permanent process.
Moved by Councilmember Sue Kempf, seconded by Mayor Mark Orgill, and carried unanimously 5/0 to direct the ad hoc committee to work with staff to provide recommendations regarding a desired mix of commercial businesses.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NON-APPEALS
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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. 23-132 WITH CR&R INCORPORATED
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carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Adopt Resolution #26.051 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. 23-132 WITH CR&R INCORPORATED, AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”; (b) Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement No. 23-132 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 (c) 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 Moved by Councilmember Alex Rounaghi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance 1730 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, ” subject to the following modifications: Section 25.05.040(B)(3)(b)(i)(3), (B)(3)(b)(I)(7), (K)(1); 25.05.045(C); and 25.16.030 to address "appeal in accordance with Section
25.05.070" instead of "appeal to City Council” and Subdivision (E)(1)(c) and (E)(1)(d) of Section 25.10.008: citation to "(E)(4)(c)" should be "(E)(1)(c)," "five percent" should be "five percentage points," and remove duplicated sentence: "In no event shall the Design Review Board modify such requirement by more than five percent."; (b) Waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance 1731 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”;
(c) Direct staff to incorporate the proposed draft changes to the Sarah Thurston Park Specific Plan into the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update;
(d) 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; (e) Direct City staff to present an urgency version of the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance at the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting;
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(f) 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;
(g) 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; and
(h) Direct City staff to establish an area of the City website for the posting of Community Development Department public notices.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – APPEALS
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A. 855 LA VISTA DRIVE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 2026-0278 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2026-0279 FOR A NEW
DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ELEVATED DECK, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING FIVE FEET IN EXPOSED HEIGHT, AND GRADING, AND VARIANCE 2026-0280 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)
Moved by Councilmember Sue Kempf, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones, and carried unanimously 5/0 to:
(a) Continue the public hearing to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting; and (b) 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).
COUNCILMEMBER ITEM(S) – None.
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ADJOURNMENT AT 8:56 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026,
TO THE REGULAR MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026