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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 505 FOREST AVENUE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 REGULAR MEETING – 5:00 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
CLOSED SESSION
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A. ROLL CALL - 3:45 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment can be provided on any item on the Closed Session agenda, in Council Chambers at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, after the City Council roll call, then the City Council will convene in Conference Room A for the Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
b. Agency-designated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager; Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore, Outside Labor Counsel
Employee Organization: Laguna Beach Municipal Employee’s Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: One (1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: Seven (7)
3a. Laguna Beach Coalition for Environment Protection v City of Laguna Beach, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G065723 3b. Laguna Beach Historic Preservation Coalition v. California Coastal Commission, Superior Court of California County of San Diego, Case No. 37-2022-00041130-CU-TTCTL 3c. Edward Riahi, as Trustee for the EBR Trust v. City of Laguna Beach, Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30-2026-01555306-CU-WM-NJC Consolidated with Case No. 30-2026-01561419-CU-WM-NJC
3d. Edward Riahi, as Trustee for the EBR Trust v. City of Laguna Beach, Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30-2026-01561419-CU-WM-NJC Consolidated with Case No. 30-2026-01555306-CU-WM-NJC
3e. John Raidy et al. v. City of Laguna Beach, et al., Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30-2026-01554738-CU-NP-CJC
3f. Donald Thomas v. City of Laguna Beach, Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023-01356232-CU-PO-NJC
3g. Judie Mancuso and Susan Pratto v. City of Laguna Beach, et al., Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30-2026-01575969-CU-EI-CXC C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
********************************************************** A. ROLL CALL – 5:00 PM
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 - CITY MANAGER. The City Manager may, absent the objection of a majority of the Councilmembers present, remove items listed on the agenda, if the City Manager determines a need to do so. If, in the event the City Manager knows in advance of the meeting of his/her intention to remove an item from the posted agenda, he/she shall make every practical attempt to advise the public of such intention to minimize inconvenience to the public. Additions to the agenda are limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 (of the Brown Act).
E. PRESENTATIONS. The City Council shall from time to time recognize individuals and organizations and present awards, proclamations, or certificates of appreciation, or receive special presentations, as previously scheduled and described below.
1. RECOGNITION OF BRADLEY BESHEAR FOR ACT OF BRAVERY
Recommendation: Recognize Bradley Beshear for his lifesaving actions in a critical ocean emergency.
2. RECOGNITION OF HEROIC ACT – CPR
Recommendation: Recognize Aysem Kenan for her heroic actions in a critical traffic collision.
3. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS HUNGER ACTION
MONTH IN LAGUNA BEACH
Recommendation: Adopt the Proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Laguna Beach.
4. PRESENTATION FROM LAGUNA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from the Laguna Beach Historical Society highlighting the history of Laguna Beach.
5. LAGUNA BEACH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from the Centennial Committee highlighting programming for the upcoming Centennial celebration year.
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS (In-Person Participation). The City Council shall consider Public Comments, of up to 3 minutes each as determined by the Mayor and for a total of 45 minutes, from the members of the public in attendance in person at the meeting location listed on the agenda, concerning items not appearing on the agenda, but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments beyond 45 minutes shall be reconvened at the conclusion of all public hearings and heard with public comments from members of the public participating remotely. 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. At the direction of the City Council, 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.
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, at the discretion of the presiding officer (the Mayor).
6. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendation: Receive and file the minutes of the July 28, 2026, City Council Special Meeting, the August 4, 2026, Study Session, the August 4, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting, and the September 14, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.
7. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendation: Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.
8. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (JULY 2026) Recommendation: Receive and file the July 2026 report.
9. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:
(a) Reject Claim #26-35 filed by Madeleine Dickinson;
(b) Reject Claim #26-38 filed by Oscar Oswaldo Gonzalez Castillo; and (c) Reject Claim #26-13 filed by Emir Bezdrob.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JAS Landscape LLC for a 32- month term commencing November 1, 2026, to provide landscape maintenance services at City parks, facilities, and various other public locations throughout the City for a contract total not-to-exceed amount of $797,840;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to execute up to three (3) additional one-year extensions, subject to satisfactory performance, with an annual cost increase not to exceed the percentage change in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region; and
(c) Find that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
11. AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR NPDES COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order to Olaunu, LLC for NPDES Compliance Services in the amount of $196,133; and
(b) Find that the services provided do not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) or, in the alternative, the services are exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.
12. AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR ALISO CREEK BERM MAINTENANCE
MONITORING SERVICES
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to approve a task order with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for biological monitoring, water quality sampling, reporting, and permit compliance services for Aliso Creek Outlet Maintenance in an amount not-to-exceed $102,610; (b) Approve the transfer of $26,743 from the NPDES Storm Water Permit account (Account No. 110-3136-72037) into the Contractual Services account (Account No. 110-3136-55036) to consolidate Public Works operating budget for this task, and authorize the remaining $115,457 in the NPDES Storm Water Permit account to remain available; and
(c) Find that the services are exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK INSPECTION AND REPAIR
SERVICES
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement to Infrastructure Management Group, LLC, dba Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) for sidewalk trip hazard assessment, removal, and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
(b) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
14. APPROVE PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 4
REPLACEMENT
Recommendations:
(a) Approve the list of Prequalified bidders and authorize advertisement for bids for the Fire Station No. 4 Replacement; and
(b) Find that the approval of a list of prequalified bidders and the authorization for bids does not constitute a "project" for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15378(b)((5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
15. REPLACE THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH’S ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER
AUTHORITY
Recommendations:
(a) Appoint Acting Director of Public Works & Utilities, Thomas Perez, to serve as the Engineering Committee Representative for the South Orange County Wastewater Authority for the City of Laguna Beach.
(b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act.
16. PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDI-CAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER RATE RANGE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Health Plan-Provider Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement with CalOptima Health for the City's participation in the Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer Variable Rate Range Program for Calendar Year 2025; and
(b) Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3), as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment.
17. CALPERS RESOLUTIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH RETIRED ANNUITANT
RULES - APPOINTMENTS OF INTERIM POSITIONS
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the following Resolutions:
(1) “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CAROL JACOBS AS INTERIM
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FINDING THE SAME IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
(2) “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MARK TRESTIK AS INTERIM
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES AND FINDING
THE SAME IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”;
(3) “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVE
MONTANO AS INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER AND FINDING THE SAME
IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT;” and
(b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) & (5) because the action involves administrative organizational activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.
18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
AND THE LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2026, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH POLICE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION, UPDATING THE CITY’S SALARY SCHEDULE,
AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” approving the Agreement between the City of Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Police Employees' Association; (b) Authorize the City Manager to execute the related Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
(c) Approve the updated City of Laguna Beach Classification Title and Range Assignments to reflect the update terms of employment for those members of the Laguna Beach Police Employees' Association; and
(d) Find that the action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
19. APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DR 2026-0024, CDP 2026-0025 AND VAR 2026-0026 AT 31985 AND 31987 COAST HIGHWAY
Recommendation: 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 2026-0024, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2026-0025, AND VARIANCE 2026-0026 FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A TWOCAR GARAGE AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AT 31985 AND 31987 COAST HIGHWAY IN THE R-1, RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY ZONE SUBJECT
TO IMPOSING MORE RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303”.
20. DR EFFICIENCY ORDINANCE AND AMENDED DR GUIDELINES: COASTAL
ACT CONFORMITY
Recommendations:
(a) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1730, WHICH STREAMLINES THE DESIGN REVIEW AND OTHER PERMIT PROCESSES, AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 26.059, WHICH AMENDS THE DESIGN GUIDELINES – A GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE CERTIFIED LAGUNA
BEACH COASTAL LAND USE PLAN AND CHAPTER 6 OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT, AFFIRMING THE CITY’S INTENT TO IMPLEMENT ITS
CERTIFIED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IN A MANNER FULLY IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT, AND FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 OR ALTERNATIVELY 15265”, affirming the City’s intent to implement the certified LCP in full conformity with the Coastal Act, satisfying the requirements of Public Resources Code section 30510, subdivision (a);
(b) Direct the Director of Community Development to submit the Resolution affirming the City’s intent to implement the certified LCP in a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act, together with any appropriate supporting materials, to the California Coastal Commission; and
(c) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
21. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO ADD NEW POLICIES RELATING TO (1) CAPITAL ASSETS; (2) FINANCIAL AND ETHICS TRAINING FOR OFFICIALS AND STAFF; (3) CITY TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT; AND (4) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AND FURTHER RESCINDING PREVIOUS
CITY COUNCIL APPROVALS INCONSISTENT WITH SUCH POLICIES
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL BY ADOPTING AND ADDING THERETO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4.3, CAPITAL ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURES; POLICY NO. 5.2, AB 1234 AND SB 827 TRAINING POLICY; POLICY NO. 2.5, CITY TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY; AND POLICY NO.
5.3, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY; AND FINDING SUCH ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378”, amending the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual, as follows:
a. Adding City Council Policy No. 4.3, Capital Asset Policy and Procedures, and rescinding the previously adopted Administrative Policy No. 1-10, Capital Asset Policy and Procedures; and
b. Adding City Council Policy No. 5.2, AB 1234 and SB 827 Training Policy; and c. Adding City Council Policy No. 2.5, City Travel Reimbursement Policy, and rescinding the previously adopted Administrative Policy No. 3-3, Travel Authorizations and Expense Reporting; and
d. Adding City Council Policy No. 5.3, Artificial Intelligence.
22. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – OPERATION
STONEGARDEN (OPSG) 25-SDCSDC-09-002 AND THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS (G2703)
Recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the FY 2025 Operation Stonegarden Memorandum of Agreement; and
(b) Appropriate $60,000 in the General Fund (1102102-72068-G2703), with a corresponding increase in estimated grant revenue (1102100-45000-G2703), to fund eligible Laguna Beach Police Department Operation Stonegarden activities.
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. SCE PRESENTATION ABOUT TARGETED UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAMS
IN LAGUNA BEACH
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from Southern California Edison regarding their Targeted Undergrounding projects within the City of Laguna Beach.
24. FURTHER STUDY FOR FESTIVAL OF ARTS SOUND POLICY FOR
PROPERTY AT AND AROUND THE IRVINE BOWL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF TICKET ENTRANCE FEE; AND FINDING THE ACTIONS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15306
Recommendations:
(a) Temporarily suspend the Festival of Arts sound policy for three days on October 23 through 25, 2026 to allow the City’s acoustical consultant, Rincon Consultants, Inc., the opportunity to measure and analyze sound from a real-life concert with directional speakers to better inform whether any changes to such sound policy are necessary; (b) Authorize the additional scope of work proposed by the City’s acoustical consultant, Rincon Consultants, Inc., to measure and analyze sound during real-life concerts on October 23 through 25, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $12,386; (c) Adopt Resolution establishing a ticket entrance fee in the amount of $5 for access to government property, known as the Festival grounds, for non-Festival programmed and ticketed events to reinvest into the Irvine Bowl; and (d) Find the recommended actions categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, based on the findings contained in this staff report.
25. CITYWIDE PARKING CODE UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS AND TEMPORARY
OUTDOOR DINING TRANSITION PLAN
Recommendations:
(a) Receive a presentation on the Citywide parking requirements update and the proposed transition plan to replace temporary outdoor dining uses with more permanent outdoor dining uses;
(b) Direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the City’s parking requirements, including parking for outdoor dining uses, and establishing design guidelines for outdoor dining uses;
(c) Provide feedback on the draft Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines and direct staff to prepare a resolution establishing the Outdoor Dining Design Guidelines and seek preliminary input from the Planning Commission before returning to the Planning Commission and City Council in the formal adoption process; (d) Direct staff to continue working with business owners seeking to continue their temporary outdoor dining uses by informing business owners to obtain the necessary Temporary Use Permit (“TUP”) and Coastal Development Permit (“CDP”) by January 1, 2027, to allow for an 18-month transition period while the City completes the local adoption process for ordinance amending the City’s parking requirements, including establishment of parking requirements for outdoor dining uses, and establishing design guidelines for outdoor dining uses and the California Coastal Commission considers certification of the associated Local Coastal Plan Amendment (“LCPA”); and (e) Find that the recommended actions are exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines based on the findings and facts in this staff report.
E. 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. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DR 2026-0922 AND VAR 2026-0923 AT 31552 EAGLE ROCK WAY
Recommendations:
(1) Conduct a Public Hearing, including receiving a staff report and taking public testimony and evidence relating to the consideration of Design Review 2026-0922 and Variance 2026-0923 and the California Environmental Quality Act exemption under Section 15301 and 15305 of the state CEQA Guidelines; and (2) Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AFFIRMING THE
DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 2026-0922 FOR ADDITIONS (424 SQUARE FEET) INCLUDING 172 SQUARE FEET AT THE UPPER LEVEL AND 252 SQUARE FEET AT THE LOWER LEVEL, LANDSCAPING, NEW WINDOW
AND DOOR OPENINGS, TO CREATE NEW ON-SITE VEHICULAR ACCESS, AND TO EXCEED (1) THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING SITE COVERAGE AND (2) FLOOR AREA, AND VARIANCE 2026-0923 FOR FRONT AND SIDE YARD
SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS AND TO NOT PROVIDE THE SECOND
REQUIRED COVERED PARKING SPACE AT 31552 EAGLE ROCK WAY IN
THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ZONE, AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301 AND 15305 (CLASS 1 AND 5), ” conditionally approving Design Review 2026-0922 and Variance 2026-0923, and finding the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS (Remote Participation). The City Council shall consider Public Comments, of up to three minutes each as determined by the Mayor, from the members of the public attending the meeting remotely concerning items not appearing on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
In accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act, no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. Any in-person public comment on non-agenda items that was not completed pursuant to the section earlier in the meeting, shall be heard in conjunction with this item, with the members of the public attending the meeting in person commenting first.
G. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S). The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members of the City Council in accordance with Resolution No. 26.014, 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, October 13, 2026
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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TWO-WAY 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 two-way telephonic service identified below. Remote public commenters will receive the same time allotment as members of the public commenting in person; however, remote participation comments concerning items not on the agenda will be heard at the end of the meeting.
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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 two-way 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 good-faith efforts to restore service. If service is not restored, the City Council may continue only after making the required roll-call findings, as applicable.
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