CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
JULY 21, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 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
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / HERITAGE COMMITTEE STUDY SESSION
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A. ROLL CALL 3:00 p.m.
B. STUDY SESSION.
1. JOINT STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
Recommendations:
1. Receive a joint presentation by City Staff and the City’s historic consultant, ASM Affiliates;
2. Discuss the four priority topics presented for consideration: (1) the Mills Act program and contracts, (2) Certified Local Government status, (3) preparation of a Historic Context Statement, and (4) creation of a Certificate of Appropriateness; and
3. Provide feedback and direction to City staff regarding which of the topics staff should explore further and prioritize as part of a work plan.
C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its 4:00 p.m. Closed Session and 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
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2. Discuss the four priority topics presented for consideration: (1) the Mills Act program and contracts, (2) Certified Local Government status, (3) preparation of a Historic Context Statement, and (4) creation of a Certificate of Appropriateness; and
3. Provide feedback and direction to City staff regarding which of the topics staff should explore further and prioritize as part of a work plan.
C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its 4:00 p.m. Closed Session and 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
InPerson Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item during the public comments portion of the meeting. Providing a name, city of residence, mailing address, or other identifying information is voluntary. If you would like a followup from the City, please provide contact information.
Written Comment:
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TWOWAY TELEPHONIC SERVICE
Beginning July 1, 2026, pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and California Government Code sections 54953.4 and 54954.3, members of the public may also provide public comment in real time either in person or remotely through the twoway telephonic service identified below. Remote public commenters will receive the same time allotment as members of the public commenting in person.
Join by Telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID (changes each meeting): 839 8059 5765
Courtesy Zoom Participation: The City plans to enable participation via internet/zoom link as a courtesy only (link changes each meeting): https://lagunabeachcity.zoom.us/j/83980595765 Please be advised that the City does not guarantee that this link will work or that there will not be 2 of 3
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Join by Telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID (changes each meeting): 839 8059 5765
Courtesy Zoom Participation: The City plans to enable participation via internet/zoom link as a courtesy only (link changes each meeting): https://lagunabeachcity.zoom.us/j/83980595765 Please be advised that the City does not guarantee that this link will work or that there will not be technical difficulties in accessing it. The only way to guarantee realtime participation is via inperson comment or via telephone callin, subject to provisions of Government Code section 54953.4.
Remote Public Comment:
To provide public comment remotely, press *9 if participating by telephone, or use the "Raise Hand" feature on Zoom if participating via internet. When called upon, the speaker will be unmuted and given the allotted time to speak. Telephone participants may press *6 to mute or unmute themselves when called to speak. Remote speakers must be present in the telephone queue or Zoom when called.
Remote participants are responsible for ensuring that they are connected and able to hear the meeting.
Remote Access Disruption:
The City Council adopted the Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings (SB 707) on March 10, 2026. If a disruption of telephonic service prevents members of the public utilizing twoway telephonic services from being able to attend or observe the meeting remotely, the City Council will follow the adopted policy. The policy may require the open session to be recessed while the City makes goodfaith efforts to restore service. If service is not restored, the City Council may continue only after making the required rollcall findings, as applicable.
Technical Assistance:
Meeting staff will monitor remote access during the meeting. If you experience remote access issues during the meeting, please notify the Zoom host as soon as possible.
Compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California, during normal business hours.
Testimony given before the City Council is recorded.
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CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
This notice and agenda were posted on the City's website and the City Hall bulletin board at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/ Ann Marie McKay, CPMC, CMC
City Clerk, City of Laguna Beach
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