Cancellation notice — Laguna Beach City Council, July 28, 2026

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
JULY 28, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 PM
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor of the City of Laguna Beach has called a special meeting of the City Council to take place at 3:00 PM on JULY 28, 2026, for the purpose of discussing and taking action on the item listed on the below agenda.

No other business shall be considered at the Special Meeting except as listed below.

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
SPECIAL MEETING APPEAL HEARINGS
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A. ROLL CALL 3:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (APPEALS). The City Council shall conduct all Public Hearings for items that have been appealed to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of City Council Policy 18bdddlllibllThMhllhditittblihthti
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SPECIAL MEETING APPEAL HEARINGS
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A. ROLL CALL 3:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (APPEALS). The City Council shall conduct all Public Hearings for items that have been appealed to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of City Council Policy

1.8, as may be amended, and all applicable law. The Mayor shall have discretion to establish the time allocated for the appellant and the applicant; further, each speaker in support or against, respectively, shall have up to three minutes for each agendized Public Hearing (Appeal) 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 Mayor. Any member of the public may address the City Council on any Public Hearing item during the public testimony portion of the item.

A. APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DR 20251819 AND CDP 20251820 AT 399 PEARL STREET
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing, receive a staff report, and take public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 20251819 and Coastal Development Permit 20251820 and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15301 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 20251819 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20251820 FOR AN ADDITION AND REMODEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLEFAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH A NEW ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 399 PEARL STREET IN THE R1, RESIDENTIAL LOWDENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15301”, upholding the Design Review Board’s conditional approval of Design Review 20251819 and Coastal Development Permit 20251820, and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF DR 20251195 AND CDP 20260057 AT 950 BAJA STREET
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 20251195 and Coastal Development Permit 20260057 and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO
CONDITIONALLY APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 20251195 FOR A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING, ATTACHED THREECAR GARAGE, ELEVATED DECKS, GRADING, RETAINING WALLS, LANDSCAPING, AND NEW
VEHICULAR ACCESS, AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20260057 FOR AN ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 950 BAJA STREET IN THE ARCH BEACH HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3),” upholding the Design Review Board’s conditional approval of Design Review 20251195 and Coastal Development Permit 20260057, and finding the Revised Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

C. APPEAL OF APPROVAL OF DR 20260702 AND REP 20260703 AT 332 LOCUST STREET
Recommendations:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 20260702 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 20260703, and the California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt the Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND SUSTAINING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 20260702 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER AND UPPERLEVEL ADDITIONS, ELEVATED DECK, BARBECUE AREA WITH A PATIO COVER, LANDSCAPING, EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS, NEW WINDOWS/DOORS, AND HARDSCAPE, AND REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 20260703 FOR A GATE, WALLS AND FENCING, AND PILASTERS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTOFWAY IN THE R2, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1)", upholding the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 20260702 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 20260703, and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its next regular or other meeting, tentatively set for:

AUGUST 4, 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 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. AND
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:00 P.M.
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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.

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

Online: www.lagunabeachcity.net/meetings
Cox Cable Channel 852
YouTube: City of Laguna Beach YouTube Channel
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
InPerson Public Comment:

Members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item or 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:

To submit written comments on an agenda item, please email [email protected]. Include "Public Comment" in the subject line and reference the agenda item number. Written comments will be forwarded to the City Clerk and made publicly available.

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): 874 9740 7206
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/87497407206 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 theallottedtimetospeakTelephoneparticipantsmaypress*6tomuteorunmutethemselveswhen 4 of 5
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/87497407206 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:

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.

The timer light at the podium will turn yellow and beep once when the speaker has 30 seconds remaining. The timer light will turn red and buzz when the speaker’s time has expired.

PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF OR SET TO SILENT MODE.

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 24 hours prior to the special meeting, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/ Ann Marie McKay, CPMC, CMC
City Clerk, City of Laguna Beach
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