Laguna Beach City Council Study Session – February 25, 2025

The City Council adopted a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and addressed short-term rental licensing, economic development, property negotiations, marine conservation, and infrastructure matters.

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Laguna Beach City Council Study Session – February 25, 2025

DateFebruary 25, 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
Adopted resolution establishing economic development policy and related economic incentives to encourage business development.Alex RounaghiNOOfficial City meeting record
Adopted resolution establishing economic development policy and related economic incentives to encourage business development.Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Adopted resolution establishing economic development policy and related economic incentives to encourage business development.Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Adopted resolution supporting further analysis of petition to extend no-take Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area's southern boundary to city's southern coastal boundary off Three Arch Bay.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Adopted resolution supporting further analysis of petition to extend no-take Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area's southern boundary to city's southern coastal boundary off Three Arch Bay.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Adopted resolution supporting further analysis of petition to extend no-take Laguna Beach State Marine Conservation Area's southern boundary to city's southern coastal boundary off Three Arch Bay.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Adopted the Laguna Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and determined exempt under California Environmental Quality Act.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Adopted the Laguna Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and determined exempt under California Environmental Quality Act.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Adopted the Laguna Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and determined exempt under California Environmental Quality Act.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Appointed two city council members to ad hoc committee to review Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Assistance Grant applications.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Appointed two city council members to ad hoc committee to review Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Assistance Grant applications.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Appointed two city council members to ad hoc committee to review Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Assistance Grant applications.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved draft ordinance adding licensing scheme for short-term lodging units and directed staff to contact online rental facilitators and return revised ordinance for first reading in April 2025.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved draft ordinance adding licensing scheme for short-term lodging units and directed staff to contact online rental facilitators and return revised ordinance for first reading in April 2025.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved draft ordinance adding licensing scheme for short-term lodging units and directed staff to contact online rental facilitators and return revised ordinance for first reading in April 2025.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved proposed scope of services for retail consultant to support economic development, with revisions clarifying city purview and including performance-based payment approach.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved proposed scope of services for retail consultant to support economic development, with revisions clarifying city purview and including performance-based payment approach.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Approved proposed scope of services for retail consultant to support economic development, with revisions clarifying city purview and including performance-based payment approach.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued interim land use ordinance No. 1707 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued interim land use ordinance No. 1707 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued interim land use ordinance No. 1707 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued zoning ordinance amendment 24-2343 and local coastal program amendment 24-2344 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued zoning ordinance amendment 24-2343 and local coastal program amendment 24-2344 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Continued zoning ordinance amendment 24-2343 and local coastal program amendment 24-2344 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance requiring quiet pickleball paddles or similar equipment at Lang Park.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance requiring quiet pickleball paddles or similar equipment at Lang Park.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
First reading of ordinance requiring quiet pickleball paddles or similar equipment at Lang Park.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Introduced by title only ordinance amending Title 25 (Zoning) and Local Coastal Program as modified by California Coastal Commission; directed staff to draft resolution and schedule adoption consideration for March 11, 2025.Alex RounaghiYESOfficial City meeting record
Introduced by title only ordinance amending Title 25 (Zoning) and Local Coastal Program as modified by California Coastal Commission; directed staff to draft resolution and schedule adoption consideration for March 11, 2025.Mark OrgillYESOfficial City meeting record
Introduced by title only ordinance amending Title 25 (Zoning) and Local Coastal Program as modified by California Coastal Commission; directed staff to draft resolution and schedule adoption consideration for March 11, 2025.Sue KempfYESOfficial City meeting record
Provided direction to City Manager on 20% contribution for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 on West Street and option for city bond purchase.Alex RounaghiRECUSEDOfficial City meeting record
Provided direction to City Manager on 20% contribution for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 on West Street and option for city bond purchase.Mark OrgillPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record
Provided direction to City Manager on 20% contribution for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 on West Street and option for city bond purchase.Sue KempfPosition not individually recordedOfficial City meeting record

Primary records

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