Laguna Beach City Council Study Session - March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Executive Summary

- The City Council held a study session on March 24, 2026, to review proposed amendments to Chapter 3.24 of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code regarding financial guidelines, budgeting procedures, and a proposed new policy on budget change requests. - The meeting was structured as a study session at 3:30 PM, designed to receive a presentation from staff and provide Council with an opportunity to discuss proposed changes before formal adoption. - The session focused on improving the city's financial management framework through updates to existing municipal code provisions governing fiscal operations. - The study session format allowed for discussion and questions without requiring formal action items or votes on the proposals. - The agenda included three key attachments: proposed red-line changes to LBMC Chapter 3, an ordinance amending Chapter 3, and a new budget change policy document. - The meeting was broadcast virtually via the city website, Cox cable channel 852, and YouTube, though in-person attendance was encouraged as the primary option. - The City Council adjourned the study session to reconvene at the 4:00 PM closed session. - The session was part of ongoing efforts to stre

Key Decisions

- No formal decisions were made during this study session as it was a presentation and discussion format only.