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Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting – January 27, 2026
DateJanuary 27, 2026
Governing bodyCity Council
Record statusSource-linked · not manually reviewed
Meeting summary
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Recorded votes
| Motion / decision | Member | Vote | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval of $8 million secured loan to Community Land Trust for purchase of two properties (2307 Laguna Canyon Road and Big Ben property) with artist housing and affordability covenants. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of $8 million secured loan to Community Land Trust for purchase of two properties (2307 Laguna Canyon Road and Big Ben property) with artist housing and affordability covenants. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of $8 million secured loan to Community Land Trust for purchase of two properties (2307 Laguna Canyon Road and Big Ben property) with artist housing and affordability covenants. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of conditional use permit for historic preservation parking incentive (75% reduction) for combined coffee shop, retail, and tavern use with restricted hours. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of conditional use permit for historic preservation parking incentive (75% reduction) for combined coffee shop, retail, and tavern use with restricted hours. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of conditional use permit for historic preservation parking incentive (75% reduction) for combined coffee shop, retail, and tavern use with restricted hours. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of consent calendar items, excluding items 8 and 12 which were pulled for separate discussion. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of consent calendar items, excluding items 8 and 12 which were pulled for separate discussion. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of consent calendar items, excluding items 8 and 12 which were pulled for separate discussion. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of first amendment to Laguna Playhouse lease with $500,000 one-time payment for 10 weeks annual reserved community use with specific terms for parking, ticketing, and concessions. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of first amendment to Laguna Playhouse lease with $500,000 one-time payment for 10 weeks annual reserved community use with specific terms for parking, ticketing, and concessions. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of first amendment to Laguna Playhouse lease with $500,000 one-time payment for 10 weeks annual reserved community use with specific terms for parking, ticketing, and concessions. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of funding for Clean Laguna visitor stewardship and anti-littering campaign totaling $210,000 with $50,000 grant subsidy. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of funding for Clean Laguna visitor stewardship and anti-littering campaign totaling $210,000 with $50,000 grant subsidy. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Approval of funding for Clean Laguna visitor stewardship and anti-littering campaign totaling $210,000 with $50,000 grant subsidy. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Authorization for utility undergrounding project with $321,000 funding and direction to establish assessment district fund. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Authorization for utility undergrounding project with $321,000 funding and direction to establish assessment district fund. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Authorization for utility undergrounding project with $321,000 funding and direction to establish assessment district fund. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Continuance of appeal C to April 28, 2026, agreed by all parties involved. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Continuance of appeal C to April 28, 2026, agreed by all parties involved. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Continuance of appeal C to April 28, 2026, agreed by all parties involved. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval for two accessory dwelling units with parking exemption on steep hillside lot. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval for two accessory dwelling units with parking exemption on steep hillside lot. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval for two accessory dwelling units with parking exemption on steep hillside lot. | Sue Kempf | YES | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval of house remodel, ADU, pool, and elevated deck with modifications: 3-foot deck setback increase, 5-foot pool-side screening, removal of window frosting requirement. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval of house remodel, ADU, pool, and elevated deck with modifications: 3-foot deck setback increase, 5-foot pool-side screening, removal of window frosting requirement. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval of house remodel, ADU, pool, and elevated deck with modifications: 3-foot deck setback increase, 5-foot pool-side screening, removal of window frosting requirement. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Direction to City Manager to evaluate space at alternative sleeping location, PMMC, and dog park and return with analysis and recommendations. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Direction to City Manager to evaluate space at alternative sleeping location, PMMC, and dog park and return with analysis and recommendations. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Direction to City Manager to evaluate space at alternative sleeping location, PMMC, and dog park and return with analysis and recommendations. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Motion to reconsider item 11 (formation of ad hoc committee for open space planning) to allow for reopened public comment. | Alex Rounaghi | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Motion to reconsider item 11 (formation of ad hoc committee for open space planning) to allow for reopened public comment. | Mark Orgill | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |
| Motion to reconsider item 11 (formation of ad hoc committee for open space planning) to allow for reopened public comment. | Sue Kempf | Position not individually recorded | Official City meeting record |