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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 13, 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 3:00 P.M.
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A. ROLL CALL 3:00 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
1a. Agencydesignated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager; Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore, Outside Labor Counsel
Employee Organization: Laguna Beach Municipal Employee’s Association 1b. Agencydesignated representative: Dave Kiff, City Manager; Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore, Outside Labor Counsel
Employee Organization: Laguna Beach Police and Fire Management Association – Police Unit

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: Six (6)
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. 37202200041130CUTTCTL 3c.       Judie Mancuso and Susan Pratto v. City of Laguna Beach, et al., Superior Court of California County of Orange, Case No. 30202601575969CUEICXC 3d.       Kendra Lopez v. Sean Kenney, et. al., Superior Court of California County of Orange County, Case No. 30202501517818CUPONJC.
3e.       Kurt Bladergroen (Claimant) v. City of Laguna Beach, Worker’s Compensation City Claim No. 20148911, AdminSure Claim No. 20148911, Worker’s Compensation Case No. 13364501; Worker’s Compensation City Claim No. 19140678, AdminSure Claim No. 19140678, Worker’s Compensation Case No. 12888842;
3f.        David Dereszynski (Claimant) v. City of Laguna Beach, Worker’s Compensation City Claim No. 24179301, AdminSure Claim No. 24179301

4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
4a. Property: 21542 Wesley Drive, (APN 65621409)
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Anneliese School
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4b. Property: 30516 Coast Highway, (APN 65619141)
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Creative Identity
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4c. Property: 1587 Atlantic Way, (APN 64117112)
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Thomas W. & R. Angel L. Papa
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4d.       Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 65603203 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Merrick & Mary Lynn Leckey
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4c. Property: 1587 Atlantic Way, (APN 64117112)
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Thomas W. & R. Angel L. Papa
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4d.       Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 65603203 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Merrick & Mary Lynn Leckey
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4e.        Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 65601208 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Merrick & Mary Lynn Leckey
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4f.        Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 65601205 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Merrick & Mary Lynn Leckey
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4g.        Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 65603220 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Merrick & Mary Lynn Leckey
Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4h.       Property: Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 64117104 Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: William H. Bortz III Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4i.        Property: 255 Woodland Dr. (APN 64123111)
Agency Negotiator: Dave Kiff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Emma Thier Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. ADJOURN FROM CLOSED SESSION, RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
********************************************************** A. ROLL CALL – 5:00 PM
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Jones
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 A)
required pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.

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.

F. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONAGENDA ITEMS (InPerson 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.

G. 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.

H. 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).

1. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Recommendations: Receive and file the minutes of the September 22, 2026, City Council Study Session and Regular Meeting.

2. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL DISTRIBUTIONS Recommendations:

1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.

3. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (AUGUST 2026) Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the August 2026 report.

4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY

1. Approve the general warrants and payroll distributions.

3. MONTHLY TREASURER’S AND INVESTMENT REPORT (AUGUST 2026) Recommendations:

1. Receive and file the August 2026 report.

4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Recommendations:

1. Reject Claim #2628 filed by Heather Canfora;

2. Reject Claim #2644 filed by Ignacio Salgado; and

3. Reject Claim #2648 filed by Rodrigo Alonos Ofiate Garcia, on his own behalf and on behalf of Savanna Lynn Schreiner Van Houtte Ońate Garcia, deceased.

5. DEDICATION OF THE CITY’S 1931 SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE TO RETIRED FIRE CAPTAIN EUGENE “DIZ” D’ISABELLA
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING THE CITY’S 1931 SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE TO RETIRED FIRE CAPTAIN EUGENE ‘DIZ’ D’ISABELLA”; and

2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because the dedication and naming of the 1931 Seagrave constitute an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

6. CITY COUNCIL 2027 MEETING SCHEDULE
Recommendations:

1. Review and approve the City Council meeting schedule for the calendar year 2027.

7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING TITLE 18 RELATING TO PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USE AT CITY PARK FACILITIES
Recommendations:

1. Waive the full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.01 (DEFINITIONS) AND ADDING SECTION 18.28.030 (SKATE PARK FACILITY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) TO THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REQUIRED HELMETS, ELBOW PADS, AND KNEE PADS AT SKATE PARK FACILITIES; AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301”; and

2. Finding such action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304.

8. APPROPRIATION OF WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND FIRE SAFETY FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE INITIATIVES
Recommendations:
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2. Finding such action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304.

8. APPROPRIATION OF WILDFIRE MITIGATION AND FIRE SAFETY FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE INITIATIVES
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the appropriation of $425,000 from the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund to the Wildfire Special Projects Fund (141240172071) for the emergency preparedness and response initiatives recommended by the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Ad Hoc Committee; and

2. Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because the action will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

I. 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.

9. BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR HOSPITAL CONSULTANTS AND ATTORNEYS Recommendations:

1. Appropriate $500,000 from the Disaster Relief/Contingency Fund to the City Attorney’s Office Fiscal Year 202627 budget for legal and attendant consulting services relating to the possible closure of Mission Hospital Laguna Beach;

2. Direct the Finance Department to create a separate contract services account in the City Attorney’s Office Fiscal Year 202627 budget for only the $500,000 hospitalrelated appropriation;

3. Authorize the City Attorney to retain, negotiate, and execute agreements with outside legal counsel, healthcare advisory firms, and other consultants and experts that the City Attorney determines are necessary to advise the City regarding its legal options related to the possible closure of Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, provided that total expenditures under all such agreements do not exceed the $500,000 appropriated; and

4. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to report to the City Council periodically on nonprivileged status updates and on aggregate expenditures.

10. MAIN BEACH BOARDWALK REHABILITATION DISCUSSION
Recommendations:

1. Receive a presentation on material options for the Main Beach Boardwalk Rehabilitation project; and
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4. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to report to the City Council periodically on nonprivileged status updates and on aggregate expenditures.

10. MAIN BEACH BOARDWALK REHABILITATION DISCUSSION
Recommendations:

1. Receive a presentation on material options for the Main Beach Boardwalk Rehabilitation project; and

2. Provide input to staff for material selection for the Main Beach Boardwalk Rehabilitation.

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FLEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

IMPLEMENTATION
Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with PowerFlex Systems for the design, construction and 10year operation and maintenance period for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including Corporation Yard $3,480,246, City Hall – General Fleet: $1,214,977, and City Hall – Police Department: $727,831;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Southern California Edison under the Charge Ready Transport Program to secure rebates for electric vehicle infrastructure, including Corporation Yard $630,334, City Hall – General Fleet: $145,146, and City Hall – Police Department: $114,675; and

3. Find that the proposed actions are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, 15303, 15304 and 15311.

12. RATIFICATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION ARISING FROM TROPICAL STORM RACHEL SWELL CONDITIONS AND THE ANTICIPATED EL NIÑO STORM SEASON
Recommendations:

1. Adopt the resolution ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency, issued by the Director of Emergency Services on October 9, 2026, related to Tropical Storm Rachel, pursuant to Government Code section 8630(b) and Laguna Beach Municipal Code section 2.16.060; and terminating the prior local emergency declared on September 10, 2026 related to Hurricane Marie;

2. Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council at least once every 60 days to review the need for continuing the local emergency, and to recommend termination at the earliest date conditions warrant; and

3. Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it is an organizational and administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment, or in the alternative, that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (Emergency Projects).

J. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NONAGENDA 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 inperson public comment on nonagenda 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.

K. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM(S). The City Council shall consider matters submitted by members Section 15269 (Emergency Projects).

K. 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.

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

Tuesday, October 27, 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 PM.
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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
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.

TWOWAY TELEPHONIC SERVICE
Beginning July 1, 2026, pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and California Government Code sections 549534d549543bfthblilidblitiltiithi
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:

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 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): 871 6802 8116
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/87168028116 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.

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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PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF OR SET TO SILENT MODE.

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
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Laguna Beach City CouncilOctober 13, 2026

Laguna Beach City Council
October 13, 2026