Laguna Beach City Council - August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council held its regular meeting on December 10, 2025, conducting a closed session at 4:00 PM followed by the regular meeting at 5:00 PM - Council conducted closed session on four litigation matters: one potential case with significant exposure, one claim by resident Gregg Homer regarding solid waste billing, one threatened litigation by property owners at 31774 5th Avenue (the Flemings), and one potential city-initiated litigation - Council selected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem appointments for calendar year 2026 - Council approved a major Artist Live-Work Units development, including an $8 million property purchase at 2307 and 2535 Laguna Canyon Road through assignment to the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust - Council approved sale of $6.58 million in bonds for Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street) with a 25-year term at 4.71% interest - Council qualified an initiative measure proposing City Council term limits for the November 3, 2026 ballot - Council approved $500,000 in funding assistance to Laguna Playhouse in two installments in exchange for greater community access to the venue - Council considered three appeals of Design Review Board

Key Decisions

- Approved Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreements for 2535 and 2307 Laguna Canyon Road, updating combined purchase price to $8 million and authorizing assignment to Laguna Beach Community Land Trust - Approved $500,000 funding assistance to Laguna Playhouse in two installments pending acceptable Lease Amendment development - Qualified initiative measure proposing City Council term limits for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot - Approved sale of $6,580,699 in Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (West Street) municipal bonds at 25-year term with 4.71% true in