Laguna Beach 3:00pm City Council Study Session Proposed Community Development Department Fees – April 14, 2026

The City Council reviewed proposed Community Development Department fee increases, discussing tiered fee structures and appeal costs, with concerns raised about affordability and access to public participation.

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Laguna Beach 3:00pm City Council Study Session Proposed Community Development Department Fees – April 14, 2026

DateApril 14, 2026
Governing bodyCity Council
Record statusSource-linked · not manually reviewed

Meeting summary

An editorially verified summary has not yet been published. Use the primary records below for the official meeting materials.

Recorded votes

Motion / decisionMemberVoteOfficial record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
2026 summer parking management plan and transit services updateSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchaseSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Alex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Alex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Approval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarificationsSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment DistrictSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Budget control policy and budget transfer proceduresSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluationSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarificationsSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesSue KempfNOOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beachesSue KempfNOOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget updateSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WayAlex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WayAlex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WayMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WayMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WaySue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista WaySue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings voteSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon DriveSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordSue KempfNOOfficial City meeting record
Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into recordSue KempfNOOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programAlex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programMark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting programSue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Alex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Alex RounaghiPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record

Primary records

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