Laguna Beach City Council Study Session – September 23, 2025

The City Council approved infrastructure improvements including sewer rehabilitation and sidewalk design, and addressed wildfire mitigation, utility undergrounding, sustainability, and legal matters.

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Laguna Beach City Council Study Session – September 23, 2025

DateSeptember 23, 2025
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
Appeal of Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Appeal of Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Appeal of Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Appeal of Design Review Board approval of Design Review 24-1151, Coastal Development Permit 24-1152, and Variance 24-1153 for additions and remodel of single-family dwelling and ADU at 31731 Seacove Drive.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Appeal of Design Review Board approval of Design Review 24-1151, Coastal Development Permit 24-1152, and Variance 24-1153 for additions and remodel of single-family dwelling and ADU at 31731 Seacove Drive.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Appeal of Design Review Board approval of Design Review 24-1151, Coastal Development Permit 24-1152, and Variance 24-1153 for additions and remodel of single-family dwelling and ADU at 31731 Seacove Drive.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, and various contracts and agreements.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, and various contracts and agreements.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, and various contracts and agreements.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report 2025 Update and appropriation of funds to implement.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report 2025 Update and appropriation of funds to implement.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Approval of Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report 2025 Update and appropriation of funds to implement.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of contract for design services for Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closures.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of contract for design services for Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closures.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of contract for design services for Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closures.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of task order for design of Downtown Action Plan Improvements (Ocean Avenue) and direction to staff regarding traffic analysis for one-way conversion.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of task order for design of Downtown Action Plan Improvements (Ocean Avenue) and direction to staff regarding traffic analysis for one-way conversion.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Award of task order for design of Downtown Action Plan Improvements (Ocean Avenue) and direction to staff regarding traffic analysis for one-way conversion.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Clarification of Fuel Modification Program and Emergent Invasive Species Program regarding herbicide use and town hall requirements.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Clarification of Fuel Modification Program and Emergent Invasive Species Program regarding herbicide use and town hall requirements.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Clarification of Fuel Modification Program and Emergent Invasive Species Program regarding herbicide use and town hall requirements.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Discussion and direction to staff regarding coastal development permit application for parking rate structure renewal.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Discussion and direction to staff regarding coastal development permit application for parking rate structure renewal.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Discussion and direction to staff regarding coastal development permit application for parking rate structure renewal.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Environmental Sustainability Committee recommendations regarding glue trap prohibition, carbon-positive concrete, and native plant gardens.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Environmental Sustainability Committee recommendations regarding glue trap prohibition, carbon-positive concrete, and native plant gardens.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Environmental Sustainability Committee recommendations regarding glue trap prohibition, carbon-positive concrete, and native plant gardens.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Public hearing and balloting for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1, adoption of resolutions, and appropriation of funds.Alex RounaghiRECUSEDOfficial City meeting record
Public hearing and balloting for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1, adoption of resolutions, and appropriation of funds.Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Public hearing and balloting for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1, adoption of resolutions, and appropriation of funds.Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record

Primary records

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