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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 22, 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
STUDY SESSION - COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
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A. ROLL CALL - 3:00 p.m.
B. STUDY SESSION.
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1. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE AND FORMATION OF A GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Recommendations:
(a) Receive a presentation by City staff on the draft Request for Proposal (Attachment 1) and draft Scope of Services (Attachment 2) for the Comprehensive General Plan Update, and staff’s recommended selection process for the formation of a resident General Plan Advisory Committee and its composition;
(b) Direct staff to finalize the Scope of Services consistent with City Council direction and to issue the Request for Proposals for the Comprehensive General Plan Update; (c) Confirm that the Mission Statement and Guiding Principles adopted on February 7, 2012 (Attachment 4) remain aligned with the City's priorities and will serve as the framework for the Comprehensive General Plan Update, including whether to add stewardship to Mission Statement and Guiding Principles; (d) Provide feedback and direction to City staff regarding the General Plan Advisory Committee, and direct staff to return to the City Council with a resolution establishing the Committee’s composition and selection rules.
C. ADJOURNMENT. The Laguna Beach City Council will adjourn to its Closed Session.
Accessibility and Accommodation Requests: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related 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) 497-0705 (telephone) or [email protected] (email). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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:
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Cox Cable Channel 852
YouTube: City of Laguna Beach YouTube Channel
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
In-Person Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item or during the “Public Comments – Non-Agendized Items (In-Person Participation)” portion of the meeting. Providing a name, city of residence, mailing address, or other identifying information is voluntary. If you would like a follow-up from the City, please provide contact information.
Written Comment:
To submit written comments on an agenda item or Non-Agendized Items, please email [email protected]. Include "Public Comment" in the subject line and reference the agenda item number, if applicable. Written comments will be forwarded to the City Clerk and made publicly available.
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.
Join by Telephone: +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID (changes each meeting): 882 6986 9122
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/88269869122 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 real-time participation is via in-person comment or via telephone call-in, 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.
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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.
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