Laguna Beach election 2026 · Official ballot position 1 of 9 · Nonpartisan candidate profile
Sue Kempf: Laguna Beach City Council Candidate 2026
Incumbent CouncilmemberCurrently serves on the Laguna Beach City Council and is seeking another term.
Ballot position 1. Candidate for one of three at-large seats (every Laguna Beach voter may vote for these seats; they are not assigned to geographic districts) in the November 3, 2026 election.
Incumbent Councilmember and former mayor with a technology-management background; her campaign emphasizes public safety, wildfire prevention, fiscal efficiency and visitor management.
Last reviewed August 27, 2026. Official ballot position follows the City Clerk’s August 13, 2026 candidate list, published after the Secretary of State randomized alphabet drawing.
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Candidate dashboard
Sue Kempf at a glance
Council statusCouncil memberIncumbent — currently holds a Council seat
Ballot position1 of 9Three citywide, at-large seats
Positions tracked7Sourced issue categories
Latest finance$50.00Total contributions through Jun. 30, 2026View filing
Voting record87.6% with majorityOf 161 individually recorded positionsView record
Public disclosureForm 700 on fileEconomic-interest filingView summary
Career background
A detailed professional résumé has not yet been published in a source So Laguna can verify.
Review experienceTop issues
Public safety and hospital access, Housing and land use, Traffic, parking and transit, Budget and capital projects, Environment,…
See sourced positionsPublic appearances
2026 candidate forums and debates
The City currently lists five forums hosted by independent community organizations. The hosts have affirmed that candidates were offered equal time and opportunity to appear. A listing does not establish that every candidate has confirmed attendance.
Village Laguna
6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
KXFM
5:30 p.m. · Neighborhood Congregational Church, Bridge Hall
340 St Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Greater Laguna Beach GOP
6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance
9:00 a.m. · Forum Theater at Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce
6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Experience
Career background and qualifications
So Laguna has not yet located a sufficiently detailed professional résumé in an official or candidate-controlled source. The candidate may provide education, employment, management, public-service and relevant project experience for verification.
Read the fuller biographical summary
Kempf was elected to the City Council in 2018 and served as mayor in 2022 and 2024. The City says she previously served three terms on the Planning Commission and held senior technology and business leadership roles. Her campaign emphasizes public safety, fire prevention, fiscal responsibility and reducing visitor impacts on residents.
In Laguna Beach and beyond
Local business and community roles
Kempf retired from a software and technology-management career in 2017. Her public biography also documents longstanding Laguna Beach committee, commission and volunteer service.
Laguna Beach public service
Councilmember; former Planning Commissioner and emergency-preparedness chair
Before her 2018 election to Council, Kempf served on the Planning Commission and chaired the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee.
Arts, audit, investment and recreation assignments
City Council liaison
The City biography identifies Kempf as Council liaison to the Arts Commission, Audit Review and Investment Advisory bodies, and Recreation Committee.
HIV Advisory Committee
Committee member
The City lists Kempf as serving on the HIV Advisory Committee.
South Laguna Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
Committee member
The City identifies Kempf as an assigned City Council member serving on this joint advisory committee.
Technology and software leadership
Former Mirion Technologies president and Vodafone managing director
The City’s biography says Kempf spent three years as president of Mirion Technologies Dosimetry Services and previously served as a Vodafone managing director.
Only current or clearly labeled former roles supported by public sources are included. A Form 700 income source is not treated as a candidate-owned business without additional evidence. Submit a correction or verification.
Candidate-provided material
From Sue Kempf’s official candidate statement
The following is So Laguna’s concise summary of the candidate’s own ballot statement. It describes the candidate’s claims and priorities; it is not an endorsement or independent verification.
Kempf presents her candidacy as a continuation of collaborative, pragmatic council service. She identifies hospital access, state housing mandates, visitor behavior, fiscal efficiency, fire safety and water reliability as central challenges.
View the statement background and priority list
Background described in the statement
Kempf describes her council approach as thoughtful, open-minded and willing to work through disagreement. She cites council actions involving fire-safety investment, the Clean Laguna visitor-stewardship program, drone policing, a canopy ban and a groundwater-well partnership with Newport Beach.
Priorities emphasized
- Work to retain Laguna Beach’s emergency room
- Respond to state housing requirements while protecting local autonomy
- Increase enforcement of visitor rules and impacts
- Maintain fire-safety investment
- Improve fiscal efficiency
- Strengthen local water reliability
Issues and positions
Where Sue Kempf stands
The summaries below distinguish candidate statements from So Laguna reporting. “Not yet located” means we did not find a citable position; it does not imply support or opposition. Tap an issue to read the sourced summary.
Public safety and hospital access
In her official statement, Kempf emphasizes retaining the emergency room, continued fire-safety investment and stronger enforcement involving visitors. She cites drone policing among steps taken during her council service.
Housing and land use
Kempf says the city must respond to state housing mandates without sacrificing local autonomy.
Traffic, parking and transit
Kempf’s campaign priorities page calls for addressing parking concerns in the Victoria and Wesley areas and creating what it describes as the city’s first comprehensive Master Parking Plan.
Budget and capital projects
Kempf calls for operating more efficiently in a difficult economy so the city can protect local priorities. Her campaign priorities page also calls for a funding strategy to underground utility poles along Laguna Canyon Road.
Environment, beaches and wildfire
She cites fire-safety investment, Clean Laguna, a canopy ban and planning for a groundwater well with Newport Beach. Her campaign priorities page describes Laguna Canyon utility undergrounding as a fire-risk measure and cites work to study Community Choice Energy.
Arts, business and village character
Kempf frames her priorities around protecting the qualities that make Laguna Beach unique; the statement does not set out a separate arts or business program.
Transparency and participation
She describes collaborative decision-making and says productive disagreement can lead to better community decisions.
Official election records
Sue Kempf candidate filings
These records are published by the Laguna Beach City Clerk. Campaign-finance totals below are summarized separately so amendments and reporting periods are not double counted.
Public financial disclosure
Form 700 summary
The filing reports a Laguna Beach real-property interest. No business-ownership, outside-employment or investment schedule is attached.
So Laguna summarizes these public filings to identify relevant business, employment and property interests. Reported ranges are not estimates of net worth or proof of a conflict, and residential addresses and private third-party names are omitted.
View reported business, property and investment details
Businesses and income
- No candidate business ownership, outside employment or reportable income schedule is attached to this filing.
Real-property interests
- One Laguna Beach real-property interest, reported in the over-$1-million range; ownership/deed of trust; no rental income reported.
Filing reviewed: July 31, 2026 candidate Form 700 · View the official City eFile record
Public questions
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Campaign finance
Sue Kempf campaign finance
This live module displays only figures reviewed against official Laguna Beach campaign filings.
Total contributions$50.00
Total expenditures$1,233.98
Cash on hand$50.00
Outstanding debt$0.00
Loans/self-funding$0.00
Unitemized contributions$50.00
Latest reviewed reporting period: through June 30, 2026. View the official FPPC Form 460 filed 2026-07-27 filing.
Committee name on filing: Sue Kempf for Council 2022. The $50 contribution was reported as unitemized.
Campaign-finance figures are compiled from public filings submitted to the City of Laguna Beach. Filings can be amended and recent transactions may not yet appear in periodic reports. So Laguna omits residential street addresses and links summaries to the original record.
Public voting record
Sue Kempf voting record
Verification notice: These source-linked records have not all been individually checked by So Laguna. Confirm details through the linked official government meeting record. For closed sessions, only publicly reported actions and attributable votes are included; confidential discussion is not reconstructed.
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August 4, 2026
View meeting record →Item 22Adoption of ordinance extending the Design Review Efficiency Ordinance and required 10-day report, finding project exempt from CEQA.
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Item 22Adoption of ordinance extending the urgency Design Review Efficiency Ordinance and adoption of required 10-day report, finding actions exempt from CEQA.
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Adoption of resolution establishing objective design standards for single and two-family residential development and finding the action categorically exempt from CEQA, with addition to include Laguna Canyon Area annexation area specific plan on the map.
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August 4, 2026
View meeting record →Item 19Appointment of Alex Rounaghi as alternate to South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SACWA) board, retaining Michelle Banigan as alternate.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items excluding items 10, 16, 17, 18, and 19.
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Item 17Authorization to enter into a 12-month pilot contract with Crossbeam AI for plan checking and permitting process improvements.
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Item 10Environmental Sustainability Committee recommendation on renewable energy and CCA policy.
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Motion to deny the appeal and direct staff to prepare a revised resolution with four more restrictive conditions of approval and revised public view protection section, with resolution to be returned for adoption on September 22nd.
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Motion to postpone hearing on appeal to September 22nd.
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Motion to postpone the hearing on appeal of Design Review Board decision for 315552 Eagle Rockway to September 22nd.
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Item 16Recognition of Matt Lawson as Emergency Operations Center (EOC) namesake honoree and adoption of resolution with direction to add previously approved recitals.
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Item 18Support for herbicide-free pilot program in Aliso Creek channel with direction to explore Laguna Canyon Creek addition.
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July 28, 2026
View meeting record →Motion to deny the appeal and sustain the Design Review Board's approval of the project at 332 Locust Street.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
July 21, 2026
View meeting record →Item 15Adoption of urgency ordinance for Design Review Efficiency Ordinance with amended language regarding 15 working days for notice period.
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Item 14Approval of amended contract with IPS for mobile parking services with direction to staff to develop parking technology integration roadmap.
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Consent calendarApproval of balance of consent calendar items excluding items 7 and 10.
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Item 10Approval of task order for lifeguard tower design engineering studies and coastal hazards assessment.
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Item 13Downtown Specific Plan Phase Two direction to staff to pause EIR and refocus DSP update on Arts District housing and adaptive reuse with legislative advocacy efforts.
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Motion to add recommendation six directing staff to come back with a framework of options and timelines for integrating and leveraging technology solutions to achieve parking and enforcement goals.
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Item 17Public hearing tabled: Lot Line Adjustment 2026-0960 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0961 (to be superseded by a parcel map; staff will re-notice)
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Item 7Response to Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates with direction to staff to incorporate discussion themes.
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Item 15Second reading and adoption of Design Review Efficiency Ordinance and Efficiency Ordinance (excluding urgency ordinance).
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July 15, 2026
View meeting record →Adoption of three actions: authorize mayor to execute revised funding commitment letter, authorize assistant city manager and city attorney to negotiate loan and regulatory documents, and find no further environmental review required.
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Approval of three recommended actions for the affordable housing project, including funding commitment letter with revised terms.
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July 7, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with inclusion of Exhibit A attachment to Item 8
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Approval of Design Review, Coastal Development Permit, and Variance for accessory dwelling unit at 855 La Vista Drive.
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Item 16Approve deferral of revenue measure to 2028 with establishment of citizen committee and continued exploration of multiple revenue options rather than focus solely on sales tax
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Item 15Approve recommendations from Efficiency and Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee regarding budget cost reductions and performance metrics
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Item 17Approve tentative parcel map 2026-0865 and coastal development permit 2026-0954 to merge four parcels at 340 St. Anne's Drive for affordable housing development
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Continue appeal of design review approval, coastal development permit, and variance for detached ADU at 855 La Vista Drive; require hydrology study and applicant to relocate structure northerly not less than 5 feet with landscape screening
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Item 11Continue award of contract for mobile parking payment system to IPS Group to July 21st for further negotiation on contract terms and parking management integration
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Motion to continue the appeal item, require hydrology study, direct applicant to relocate ADU northerly not less than 5 feet, and return with robust landscape plan.
YES5/0Official record ↗
June 23, 2026
View meeting record →Item 23Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget with amendments, including direction to the ad hoc budget committee to pursue identified policy items, and exclusion of recommendations 5 and 6 for later consideration.
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Item 11Approval of a Use Restriction and Agreement for long-term creek management plan, with revised maps on pages 13 and 14 replacing original exhibits.
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Item 16Approval of amended purchasing policy and procedures (Council Policy 4.2), with modifications including cleaning up numbering inconsistencies.
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Item 18Approval of an Agreement with Dune Drifter for Caltrans tie-back improvements at Pacific Edge, with direction to city engineer and attorney to ensure adequate security provisions and automatic assignment to future hotel owners.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items 1-10, 13-15, 17, 19-20.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items excluding items 11, 16, 18, and 12.
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Approval of fiscal year budget with amendments to resolution, salary schedules, and capital improvements, excluding cultural arts recommendations 5 and 6.
YES5/0Official record ↗
June 9, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with notation that item 15 was removed and item 14 corrected regarding policy reference.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with removal of item 15 and correction of scrivener's error on item 14 (referencing policy 5.1 instead of 4.1).
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Item 8Approval of recommended action for on-call consultant system and capital improvement projects with direction from staff.
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Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval and adoption of resolution with condition to lower roof by one foot and revert tree landscaping to original plan.
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Postponement of appeal hearing to July 28th special meeting.
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Reappointment of all five incumbent Arts Commission members and appointment of Cindy Schwartz as alternate.
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Reappointment of three incumbent Planning Commission members.
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Item 18Village Green Park playground design direction to repair existing equipment while Council works on larger revamp including ADA analysis.
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June 9, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with notation that item 15 was removed and item 14 corrected regarding policy reference.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with removal of item 15 and correction of scrivener's error on item 14 (referencing policy 5.1 instead of 4.1).
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Item 8Approval of recommended action for on-call consultant system and capital improvement projects with direction from staff.
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Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval and adoption of resolution with condition to lower roof by one foot and revert tree landscaping to original plan.
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Postponement of appeal hearing to July 28th special meeting.
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Reappointment of all five incumbent Arts Commission members and appointment of Cindy Schwartz as alternate.
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Reappointment of three incumbent Planning Commission members.
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Item 18Village Green Park playground design direction to repair existing equipment while Council works on larger revamp including ADA analysis.
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May 26, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar with exceptions for item 10 (continued to later date) and item 15 (pulled for separate discussion).
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar with exceptions for item 10 (continued to later date) and item 15 (pulled for separate discussion).
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar with items 10 removed and 15 pulled from consent.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar with items 10 removed and 15 pulled from consent.
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Item 17Approval of tentative parcel map and coastal development permit to merge three adjacent parcels at 2500 Glenery Street, 2500 Palo Way, and 2500 Queda Way into one legal parcel for single-family residence.
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Item 17Approval of tentative parcel map and coastal development permit to merge three adjacent parcels at 2500 Glenery Street, 2500 Palo Way, and 2500 Queda Way into one legal parcel for single-family residence.
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Continuance of appeal B to June 23rd, 2026 (agreed by both sides).
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Continuance of appeal B to June 23rd, 2026 (agreed by both sides).
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Item 18Continuance of first reading of design review efficiency ordinance and efficiency ordinance to June 23rd, 2026.
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Item 18Continuance of first reading of design review efficiency ordinance and efficiency ordinance to June 23rd, 2026.
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Continuation of appeal B to June 23rd, 2026.
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Continuation of appeal B to June 23rd, 2026.
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Item 16Recommendation that the ad hoc committee (Whalen and Rounaghi) screen and recommend 9-13 applicants for the hospital task force from 28 applications received.
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Item 16Recommendation that the ad hoc committee (Whalen and Rounaghi) screen and recommend 9-13 applicants for the hospital task force from 28 applications received.
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May 13, 2026
View meeting record →Appeal of Design Review Board denial of coastal development permit and variance for accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
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Motion to continue the hearing and leave the public hearing open, with continuance to August 4th.
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Motion to direct staff to prepare resolution overturning the Design Review Board approval and denying the project.
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May 5, 2026
View meeting record →Item 1Motion to proceed with the scheduled meeting on the Marine Protection Area petition on May 12th rather than postpone to a later date.
YES5/0Official record ↗
April 28, 2026
View meeting record →Appeal of administrative decision approving hedge height claim requiring trimming of eugenia hedge to 10-foot maximum height with maintenance between 10-11 feet.
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Appeal of administrative decision approving hedge height claim requiring trimming of eugenia hedge to 10-foot maximum height with maintenance between 10-11 feet.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items excluding items 5, 8, and 12 which were pulled for discussion.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items excluding items 5, 8, and 12 which were pulled for discussion.
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Motion to approve recommended action regarding stewardship/educational campaign.
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Motion to approve recommended action regarding stewardship/educational campaign.
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Item 12Second reading and adoption of ordinance regulating beach canopies on city beaches and parks with designated zones and height restrictions.
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Item 12Second reading and adoption of ordinance regulating beach canopies on city beaches and parks with designated zones and height restrictions.
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April 14, 2026
View meeting record →Item 62026 summer parking management plan and transit services update
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Item 62026 summer parking management plan and transit services update
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Item 19Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchase
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Item 19Ambulance program rate increase and fourth ambulance purchase
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Consent calendarApproval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15
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Consent calendarApproval of remaining consent calendar items after removal of items 6, 7, 8, and 15
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Item 16Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarifications
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Item 16Balance of recommended action including swimming and surfing area clarifications
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Item 17Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment District
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Item 17Bond sale and utility undergrounding for Fairview-Librea Assessment District
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Item 7Budget control policy and budget transfer procedures
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Item 7Budget control policy and budget transfer procedures
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Item 15Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluation
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Item 15Direction to authorize city manager to execute non-disclosure agreement for OCPA energy profile evaluation
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First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarifications
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First reading of amended ordinance as modified by assistant city attorney with swimming and surfing area clarifications
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Item 16First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beaches
Item 16First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 regarding special events, shade coverings, surfing zones, and skimboarding at beaches
Item 20Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget update
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Item 20Fiscal year 2025-2026 mid-year budget update
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Item 21General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista Way
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Item 21General plan amendment and local coastal program amendment regarding deletion of watercourse at 600 Buena Vista Way
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Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings vote
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Motion for reconsideration of prior shade coverings vote
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Item 18Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon Drive
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Item 18Proposed underground utility assessment district for Bluebird Canyon Drive
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Item 16Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into record
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Item 16Section 1804.020 regarding shade coverings, tables, volleyball nets and courts with modifications as read into record
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Item 8Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting program
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Item 8Service provider agreement with Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce for downtown tree lighting program
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Item 15Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
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Item 15Work plan to evaluate joining Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
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March 24, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items excluding items pulled for separate discussion
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Item 20Approve lot line adjustment to merge two adjacent lots at Laguna College of Art and Design for Innovation Center project
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Item 21Continuation of appeal for 511 Brook Street to April 28th
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Item 15Housing element annual progress report for fiscal year 2024, received and filed
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Item 11Lease agreement with Annalise Preschool at Lang Park, amended to one-year term with appraisal direction
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Item 20Lot line adjustment and coastal development permit to merge two adjoining parcels at Laguna College of Art and Design (2825 and 2851 Laguna Canyon Road)
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Item 16Receive and file housing element annual progress report to State HCD
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Removal of carob tree at 264 Legion Street; authorization of Western redbud planting in Catalina roundabout and direction to identify alternative shade tree location through public process
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Item 18Removal of torrey pine at Festival of the Arts and two ficus trees on Short Street; authorization of replacement plantings with species to be determined through public process
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Item 14Undergrounding loan deferment program agreement with property owner
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Item 18Uphold removal of Carob tree at 264 Legion Street and authorize planting of Western redbud in Catalina roundabout with direction to identify alternate shade tree location
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Item 18Uphold removal of Torrey Pine at Festival of Arts and two Ficus trees on Short Street with replacement tree species to be determined
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March 10, 2026
View meeting record →Item 16Approval of Conditional Use Permit 25-1036 and Coastal Development Permit 25-2021 for hotel parking reduction via transportation demand management plan.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items with items 6, 10, and 12 pulled for separate discussion.
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Item 12Approval of goat grazing fuel modification services contract with new vendor.
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Item 14Approval of Hospital Action Plan with direction to form community advisory committee with timeline to be determined by ad hoc committee and city clerk.
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Item 6Approval of updated Investment Policy with recommended amendments per Councilmember Whalen.
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Item 15Continuation of City Council Policy and Procedures Manual update to designated appeal day May 13, 2026.
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February 24, 2026
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items.
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Item 12Approval of LCAD parking rental program resolution and parking agreement.
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Item 9Award of construction contract to Triangle Decon Services for emergency operations center at CRC.
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Item 11Confirmation of 2026 City Council strategic priorities and direction to staff to implement Tranche 1 of the facilities master plan.
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Continuation of design review appeal regarding historic assessment review.
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Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval with amended condition requiring additional height reduction.
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Item 9Motion to reconsider item 9 (award of construction contract for emergency operations center).
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Item 10Receive and file the ASM Affiliates historic property evaluations report and direct staff to implement recommended actions regarding historic register properties.
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February 10, 2026
View meeting record →Item 13Adoption of amended fee resolution adding 2.6% credit card convenience fee to city fee schedule.
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Item 3Adoption of Records Retention and Destruction Schedule.
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Item 7Amendment to parking easement agreement for 311-31 Monterey Avenue.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 as amended, and 8 with the addition of Mark Orgill as an alternate on the playhouse.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items including various city contracts and appointments with noted amendment to item 6 and addition of Mark Orgill as alternate on item 8.
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Council approved directing the Mission Hospital ad hoc committee to develop a work plan for addressing the proposed closure of acute care services and involving community input.
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Council approved moving forward with a fully operational EOC at the CRC and directed staff to develop a buildout plan for City Hall and Fire Station 1.
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Direction to ad hoc committee to develop work plan regarding proposed hospital closure with internal and external steps and community input process.
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Item 9Direction to Environmental Sustainability Committee regarding Orange County Power Authority review and feasibility study with work plan development.
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Item 12Direction to staff to develop charter proposal incorporating parking enforcement, procurement, and penalty provisions with financial analysis and simplified focus.
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Item 10Move forward with Emergency Operations Center at Community Recreation Center and direct staff to bring recommendations on City Hall improvements and Fire Station 1.
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January 27, 2026
View 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.
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Approval of conditional use permit for historic preservation parking incentive (75% reduction) for combined coffee shop, retail, and tavern use with restricted hours.
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Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items, excluding items 8 and 12 which were pulled for separate discussion.
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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.
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Approval of funding for Clean Laguna visitor stewardship and anti-littering campaign totaling $210,000 with $50,000 grant subsidy.
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Authorization for utility undergrounding project with $321,000 funding and direction to establish assessment district fund.
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Continuance of appeal C to April 28, 2026, agreed by all parties involved.
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Denial of appeal of Design Review Board approval for two accessory dwelling units with parking exemption on steep hillside lot.
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.
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Direction to City Manager to evaluate space at alternative sleeping location, PMMC, and dog park and return with analysis and recommendations.
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Item 11Motion to reconsider item 11 (formation of ad hoc committee for open space planning) to allow for reopened public comment.
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January 13, 2026
View meeting record →Item 12Adoption of resolutions declaring results of assessment district balloting and awarding construction contract for Fairview La Brea underground utility district (82% yes vote, 74 valid ballots from 90 parcels).
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Item 9Approval of amendment to purchase and sale agreement for Artist Work Live unit at 2307-2535 Laguna Canyon Road (Community Land Trust project).
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items 1 through 6 and 8.
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Item 11Award of construction contract to Suburb Engineering for promenade project ($5.5M), award of contract to NextGen for construction management ($340K), approval of contingency amounts and transfer of $4.4M from other CIP projects.
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Item 10Continuation of Laguna Playhouse lease and community benefit agreement discussion to January 27 meeting.
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Item 7Continuation of public hearing on Monterey Street easement amendment regarding parking restriction removal, with staff directed to investigate alternative solutions for emergency access preservation.
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
Motion to continue the hearing on appeal A to February 24 and direct staff to have HRG respond to the GPA critique of its initial report, with both firms available at the hearing.
Not individually recordedOfficial record ↗
December 18, 2025
View meeting record →Second reading of an unspecified agenda item with no changes from first reading.
Not individually recordedN/AOfficial record ↗
December 9, 2025
View meeting record →Item 26Adoption of the 2025 Wastewater Master Plan.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Appeal of Design Review Board approval of Design Review 24-2113 for modifications to landscape plan at 1813 Temple Hills Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Appeal of Design Review Board denial of Design Review 24-1572 and Coastal Development Permit 24-1688 for modifications to a single-family dwelling at 607 Short Street.
Not individually recorded4/1Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of Consent Calendar items including minutes, warrants, resolutions, agreements, and parking recommendations.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 24Artist Live-Work Units; amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for Laguna Canyon Road properties and execution of Letter of Intent with Laguna Beach Community Land Trust.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Election of Hallie Jones as Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming term.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Election of Mayor Mark Orgill for the upcoming term.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Item 14Initiation of CEQA review and approval of consultant agreement for the proposed Aliso Estuary Restoration Project.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 23Laguna Playhouse funding assistance authorization for operational support.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Public hearing for appeal of Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for an elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 22Qualification of initiative measure proposing to enact City Council term limits.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 25Resolutions and appropriations related to sale of bonds for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street).
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
November 18, 2025
View meeting record →Adopted Mills Act Preservation Agreement for historic property at 426 Holly Street; authorized City Manager to sign contract agreement.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Adopted Mills Act Preservation Agreements for three historic resource properties at 501 Lombardy Lane, 503 Brooks Street, and 2646 Victoria Drive; authorized City Manager to sign contract agreements; directed Heritage Committee to research best practices.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued public hearing on appeal of Community Development Director's Designee approval for elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive to December 9, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval for landscape modifications at 1813 Temple Hills Drive to December 9, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval for new single-family dwelling at 31526 Valido Road to January 13, 2026.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval for new single-family dwelling at 31526 Valido Road to January 27, 2026.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Formed an ad hoc committee to work with the Arts Commission to develop a process to solicit design options for an official City flag.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 13Introduced two ordinances adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and Fire Code with local amendments; adopted Resolution #25.086 setting forth findings based on local conditions.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Motion that the Mayor and Councilmember Kempf work with the Arts Commission and come back to Council with a proposed process to engage the community in determining the city flag ahead of the 100th year anniversary.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
October 28, 2025
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, claims, resolutions, ordinances, and various agreements and services.
YES5/0 (with recusals noted)Official record ↗
Item 24City contribution, resolution of intention and engineer's report for proposed Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-3 (Fairview/La Brea).
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 14Conditional waiver of city fees for three in-lieu parking certificates at 224/226 Ocean Avenue.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continue public hearing on appeal of Community Development Director Designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 at 31421 Holly Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continue public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board approval of Design Review 24-2113 at 1813 Temple Hills Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continue public hearing on appeal of Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 24-1151 and Coastal Development Permit 24-1152 at 31731 Seacove Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 15KXFM Oak Street Halloween Event waiver of city resource fees.
NO4/1Official record ↗
Item 25Update on amendments to General Plan and Open Space and Conservation Element, and authorization for First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for biological surveying services.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 16Visit Laguna Beach Services Agreement approval.
YES5/0Official record ↗
September 23, 2025
View meeting record →Appeal of Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive.
YES5/0Official 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.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, and various contracts and agreements.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 25Approval of Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report 2025 Update and appropriation of funds to implement.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 13Award of contract for design services for Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closures.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 12Award of task order for design of Downtown Action Plan Improvements (Ocean Avenue) and direction to staff regarding traffic analysis for one-way conversion.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 24Clarification of Fuel Modification Program and Emergent Invasive Species Program regarding herbicide use and town hall requirements.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 26Discussion and direction to staff regarding coastal development permit application for parking rate structure renewal.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Environmental Sustainability Committee recommendations regarding glue trap prohibition, carbon-positive concrete, and native plant gardens.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 27Public hearing and balloting for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1, adoption of resolutions, and appropriation of funds.
Not individually recorded3/0Official record ↗
August 12, 2025
View meeting record →Adopted Resolution #25.074 authorizing the withdrawal of the appeal of the Design Review Board's conditional approval of Design Review 24-2550 for landscaping at 276 Cajon Street and directing staff to refund $500 of the $2,000 appeal fee.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 10Authorized the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Canyon Foundation to donate the unused portion of the in-lieu fee paid by the Ranch at Laguna Beach consistent with Coastal Development Permit No. A-5-LGB-14-0034.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 20Authorized the City Manager to execute contract #25-71 with Natures Image, Inc. for Fuel Modification Services through December 31, 2028, and approved the addendum to the City's certified Fuel Modification Treatment Protocol.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued the appeal of the Community Development Director's designee's approval of Design Review 25-0891 for an elevated deck addition at 31421 Holly Drive to the September 23, 2025, City Council meeting.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 21Directed staff to report back to the City Council at the first meeting in November addressing liability concerns, CEQA analysis, lead agency legislation, and to host a town hall regarding Caltrans' conditional relinquishment offer for Laguna Canyon Road.
YES5/0Official record ↗
July 22, 2025
View meeting record →Item 8Adoption of resolution establishing a red flag fire safe parking restriction program in the Bluebird Canyon and Canyon Acres Drive neighborhoods.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 20Amendment to professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for revised scope of work for comprehensive zoning code update.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 7Award of contract for trash and recycling receptacle services with Quality Commercial Cleaning dba Spectrum Facility Maintenance, Inc.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 13City Council review of Planning Commission approval of Design Review 25-0697 to modify exterior paint colors for Forest Avenue Mall at 332-334 Forest Avenue.
Not individually recorded3/2Official record ↗
City Council review of Planning Commission approval of Design Review 25-0779 and Coastal Development Permit 23-0151 to demolish existing residence and expand parking lot at 359 Third Street.
Not individually recorded3/2Official record ↗
Item 21Confirmation of sewer service fee assessments and authorization of transmittal to County of Orange for placement on 2025-26 County Tax Roll.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 10Creation of Laguna Beach Amnesty Accessory Dwelling Unit Program to legalize unpermitted accessory dwelling units meeting certain conditions.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Direction to staff to further investigate site selection for a pump track, including Moulton Meadows Park, and coordinate with County and mountain bike association.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Service agreement for Geographical Information System (GIS) professional services with Infinity Technologies.
YES5/0Official record ↗
July 8, 2025
View meeting record →Item 12Adoption of revisions to Underground Utility Assessment District Formation Policy.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of Consent Calendar items including minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, investment report, weed abatement resolution, and compensation study update.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 8Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laguna Beach and Moulton Niguel Water District for collaboration on the OASIS Water Resource Center Project.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 10Award of contract for geological analysis and wave run-up studies for enclosed lifeguard towers.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 13City Clerk compensation adjustment and adoption of pre-election salary review policy.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Denial of appeal and upholding of Community Development Director's approval of Coastal Development Permit 25-0036 for accessory dwelling unit at 1673 Louise Street.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
First motion: Finding of abuse of discretion by Planning Commission regarding Design Review 25-0697 for Forest Avenue Mall exterior paint color modification.
Not individually recorded4/1Official record ↗
Item 14Further study for Festival of Arts sound policy and authorization of sound consultant scope of work.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Second motion: Direction to staff to return with resolution striking the brick condition for Design Review 25-0697.
Not individually recorded3/2Official record ↗
June 24, 2025
View meeting record →Item 15Adoption of second amendment to City Manager employment agreement providing one-time merit-based exceptional performance payment and continued 457(b) contribution.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 16Adoption of updated Master Fee Schedule with reduced fee for Real Property Reports to $40 effective July 1, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Approval of Conditional Use Permit 25-1046 and Coastal Development Permit 25-1047 for parking reduction and sidewalk café with outdoor seating for Truly Pizza restaurant at 320 North Coast Highway.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 14Assignment of $25 million in investment funds to Meeder Investment Management and direction for 3rd-party review of City Treasurer's hours.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continuation of appeal of Community Development Director's approval of Coastal Development Permit 25-0714 for 705-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 31774 5th Avenue to a date uncertain.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Denial of appeal and upholding of Design Review 24-2721 for storage areas and carports at Hotel Joaquin with more restrictive conditions requiring garage doors to remain.
YES4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
June 11, 2025
View meeting record →Adoption of Resolution #25.039 sustaining the Design Review Board's decision to approve Design Review 25-0583 for modifications and additions at 482 Aster Street.
YES3/0 (2 recusals)Official record ↗
Item 1Adoption of Resolution #25.040 designating the lower portion of Forest Avenue as a "Slow Street" and authorizing the City Manager to close the street to vehicular traffic.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Adoption of Resolution #25.041 denying appeals and sustaining the Planning Commission's approval of Design Review 25-0319 and Coastal Development Permits 25-0318 and 25-0587 for the pedestrian plaza and street closure at Lower Forest Avenue.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Adoption of Resolution #25.042 upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Temporary Use Permit 25-0650 and Coastal Development Permit 25-0652 to construct an outdoor dining parklet operated by Oto Sushi at 370 Glenneyre Street.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Adoption of Resolution #25.043 upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Design Review 25-0261 for Fire Station #4 at 31796 Coast Highway and finding no subsequent environmental review required.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Item 1Finding that the proposed action is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080.25(b).
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
June 10, 2025
View meeting record →Item 10Adopted Playground Master Plan as a strategic guide for future planning and investment in City playgrounds and found the action exempt from CEQA.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 19Approved Laguna Beach Tourism Marketing District Plan with noted revisions, adopted resolution declaring results of majority protest proceedings and renewing the district, and approved Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Visit Laguna Beach.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued appeal hearing for coastal development permit for 810 square-foot second-story ADU at 1673 Louise Street to July 8, 2025, pending further staff evaluation and HCD discussion.
YES4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Item 12Established separate Investment Advisory and Audit Committees, adopted related resolutions, and appointed Kempf and Whalen to the Audit Committee.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 9Introduced ordinance adding Chapter 5.84 to LBMC regarding licensing scheme for short-term rental units and directed staff to delay enforcement until October 1, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Introduced ordinance amending Fire Code by adding Chapter 15.01 to adopt Cal Fire recommendations for 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
YES5/0Official record ↗
May 20, 2025
View meeting record →Acknowledged intent to contribute $1,415,072 to Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 if approved and prior to bonds being sold.
Not individually recorded3/0 (2 recusals)Official record ↗
Adopted Resolutions for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street) and appointed September 23, 2025 hearing date.
Not individually recorded3/0 (2 recusals)Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproved Consent Calendar items including minutes, warrants, claims, planning update, waste disposal agreement, sewer lift station design task orders, and sidewalk repairs contract.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 11Authorized City Attorney and staff to negotiate utility undergrounding agreements and conditionally offer financial contributions and legal protections.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 14Authorized City Manager to execute amendment to agreement with Be Well OC for mobile mental health services for 2025-2026.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Continued appeal hearing of Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 24-2550 at 276 Cajon Street to August 12, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Directed City Manager to cast ballots in favor for three City-owned parcels within the assessment district and authorized City Manager to sign and return ballots.
Not individually recorded3/0 (2 recusals)Official record ↗
Item 10Introduced Ordinance amending parking restrictions and adopted Resolution amending parking penalty schedule.
YES5/0Official record ↗
May 6, 2025
View meeting record →Item 13Adoption of Resolution #25.028 supporting the formation of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust, as amended.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 20Adoption of Resolution #25.030 adopting General Plan Amendment 25-0320 amending the Safety Element of the General Plan.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 16Adoption of Safer Streets Laguna Beach - Citywide Safety Action Plan and direction to staff to incorporate findings into future planning and grant applications.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 15Approval in concept of the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report 2025 Update, with direction to staff to refine cost components and funding sources.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of Consent Calendar items including proclamations, minutes, warrants, payroll, investment report, military equipment inventory, goat grazing contract, construction contract, and school district agreement.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 19Direction to Fire Chief to abate noticed nuisance for property #186 (APN 644-04420).
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 abstention)Official record ↗
Item 19Direction to Fire Chief to abate noticed nuisance for property #242 (APN 644-254-12).
Not individually recorded3/0 (2 abstentions)Official record ↗
Item 19Direction to Fire Chief to abate noticed nuisances for properties #325 and 326 (APN 656-053-17 and 656-053-27).
ABSTAIN4/0 (1 abstention)Official record ↗
Item 17Establishment of Virginia Way Underground Utility District 2025-1 and approval of Engineer's Report and Resolution #25.029.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 19Public hearing for annual weed abatement program directing Fire Chief to abate noticed nuisances for multiple properties.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Public hearing regarding annual sidewalk and intersection visibility nuisance abatement program for Properties 1-50.
YES5/0Official record ↗
March 25, 2025
View meeting record →Item 9Accepted FEMA grant funding of $334,102.50 for hazard mitigation in Fuel Modification Zones 16 and 19.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 24Adopted resolution modifying parking restrictions to establish three on-street public parking spaces along the 1200 block of Bluebird Canyon Drive.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 23Appointed Megan Garibaldi as City Attorney, approved employment agreement, and adopted resolutions on conditions of employment and updated salary schedule for city employees.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproved consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, investment reports, claims, and various administrative actions.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Approved renewal of Consultant Services Agreement #25-11 with GrassrootsLab for public information and education services.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 8Authorized second amendment to Smart Parking Guidance System agreement with Frogparking, Inc., extended to April 2, 2026, and directed staff to release RFP for new system.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 21Directed staff to continue operating the Alternative Sleeping Location beyond June 30, 2025, update homeless needs assessment within 60 days, issue RFI for ASL operation, and appointed Mayor Rounaghi and Councilmember Kempf to ad hoc committee.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 20Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 14.76 on real property records, adopted resolution identifying content requirements for real property disclosure, and approved form of disclosure.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 15Introduced ordinance waiving first reading and adding Chapter 10.16 regulating e-bikes and other electric transportation devices, directed staff to return for second reading April 8, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 22Introduced Slow Streets Program ordinance for Chapter 11.70, directed staff to return for second reading April 8, 2025, and directed staff to draft resolution and apply for coastal development permit for closure of lower Forest Avenue.
YES5/0Official record ↗
March 11, 2025
View meeting record →Item 20Adopted amended urgency ordinance #1713 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 8Adopted Ordinance #1711 requiring use of quiet pickleball paddles at Lang Park.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproved consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, resolutions, and agreements.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Approved revised fund balance for FY 2023-24, mid-year budget modifications for FY 2024-25, and salary schedules.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 10Authorized consultant services agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. to establish and form the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 7Authorized consultant services agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for digital parking permit software.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 11Awarded contract for historic property evaluation services with ASM Affiliates.
YES4/1Official record ↗
Item 19Introduced for first reading an ordinance amending the zoning code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 15Modified the Senior Home Repair Program and provided the Housing Element Annual Progress Report on an as-needed basis.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 15Prepared Request for Proposals to procure consultant services to rezone residentially-zoned institutionally-owned properties.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Item 16Received and filed Community and Recreation Center Interim Use Plan update and directed staff to pursue permitting for art room and parking expansion.
YES5/0Official record ↗
February 25, 2025
View meeting record →Item 9Adopted resolution establishing economic development policy and related economic incentives to encourage business development.
Not individually recorded4/1Official record ↗
Item 15Adopted 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.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 14Adopted the Laguna Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and determined exempt under California Environmental Quality Act.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 12Appointed two city council members to ad hoc committee to review Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Assistance Grant applications.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 8Approved 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.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 10Approved proposed scope of services for retail consultant to support economic development, with revisions clarifying city purview and including performance-based payment approach.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Continued interim land use ordinance No. 1707 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to March 11, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 17Continued 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.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 5First reading of ordinance requiring quiet pickleball paddles or similar equipment at Lang Park.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 16Introduced 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.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 13Provided direction to City Manager on 20% contribution for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 on West Street and option for city bond purchase.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
February 11, 2025
View meeting record →Adoption of Resolution #25.005FA appointing Erica Castillo as Treasurer of the Laguna Beach Financing Authority.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 8Affirmation of direction from January 31, 2025 Strategic Planning session including community pool in Facilities Master Plan and Downtown Action Plan projects.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Appointment of Blair Contratto, Rebecca, and Rhett Schiffman to the View Restoration Committee for two-year terms beginning April 1, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Appointment of Chris Quilter to the Housing and Human Services Committee for term through June 30, 2027.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of Consent Calendar items 1-5 including minutes, warrants, claims, art installation, and records retention schedule.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 7Approval of progress update on Fleet Electrification and Electric Vehicle Charging Implementation Plan with direction to release RFP and continue collaboration with SCE.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 6Authorization for City Manager to purchase Cohesity backup system from Nth Generation for cost not to exceed $274,513.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Extension of terms for South Laguna Water/Sewer Advisory Committee members to June 30, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
January 28, 2025
View meeting record →Consent calendarApproved consent calendar items including minutes, warrants, payroll, investment report, claims, vehicle purchases, custodial services, recreation committee work plan, and beach volleyball tournaments.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 18Authorized the City Manager to execute the third amendment with CR&R to the solid waste franchise agreement to memorialize changes in multi-family dwelling definitions and clean up items effective February 1, 2025.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Granted the appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of Design Review 23-0887 for additions and modifications at 1560 Sunset Ridge Drive, overturning the Board's decision and remanding the project due to inability to make variance findings.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Item 10Received and filed the Toovet Trail Feasibility Study update and directed staff to discontinue further efforts on the Toovet Trail connection due to property, regulatory, and environmental challenges.
YES5/0Official record ↗
January 14, 2025
View meeting record →Item 13Adoption of Resolution #25.003 approving Purchase and Sale Agreements for the City's purchase of real property at 2307 & 2535 Laguna Canyon Road and related authorizations.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Item 16Adoption of urgency ordinance #1709 to extend Urgency Ordinance No. 1707 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units for 22 months and 15 days.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of Consent Calendar items including minutes, warrants, payroll, claims, investment report, MOU ratification, fire vehicle upfitting agreement, speed survey ordinance introduction, bid rejection, and police association side letter.
YES4/0 (1 absent)Official record ↗
Denial of appeal and modification of Design Review Board approval for pool, spa, deck, BBQ, and landscaping at 8 Rockledge Road.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Item 15Direction to staff to re-introduce the first reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 25.17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units with modifications.
YES5/0Official record ↗
December 10, 2024
View meeting record →Adoption of urgency ordinance to amend Zoning Code Chapter 25.17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to comply with state law changes.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Approval of 2025 Investment Policy and authorization for Deputy Treasurer Victoria McIntosh to complete investment duties if needed.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Approval of carryover appropriations of $30,751,800 and carryover revenue estimates of $1,732,400.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Consent calendarApproval of consent calendar items including general warrants, payroll, investment report, claims, street light maintenance contract, trolley services amendment, age well senior services MOU, and laguna playhouse lease amendment.
YES5/0Official record ↗
Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024 and Special Workshop of November 20, 2024.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 abstention)Official record ↗
Continuation of Mills Act contract approval to January 28, 2025, with direction to staff to work on feasibility of paint removal and wood restoration for the Coast Liquor building.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Continuation of public hearing on appeal of Design Review 23-0887 and related permits to January 28, 2025, with directive for parties to confirm agreement by January 3, 2025.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Direction to staff to work with ad hoc committee for updated costs including design costs and present updated plan during January 2025 annual planning session.
Not individually recorded4/0 (1 recusal)Official record ↗
Failed motion to remand Design Review 23-1480 back to Planning Commission with determination that the site is not a historic resource.
Not individually recorded0/5Official record ↗
Introduction for first reading of ordinance to amend Zoning Code Chapter 25.17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to comply with state law changes.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Reconsideration and approval of amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for property sale with revised terms including $100,000 price reduction and extension of closing date.
Not individually recorded5/0Official record ↗
Remand of Design Review 23-1480 back to Planning Commission with City Council determination that the site is not a historic resource and direction to preserve character-defining brickwork.
Not individually recorded4/1Official record ↗
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