{ "city": "Laguna Beach", "state": "CA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-lagunabeachcity/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "ADU with deck at 2660 Pala Way up for design review, coastal permit", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is deciding on a request for administrative design review and a coastal development permit for a new 524 sq.ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an 88 sq.ft. elevated deck at 2660 Pala Way. The property is in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. The meeting is a regular session where public comments may be submitted in writing.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=3308", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=3308" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Housing and Human Services Committee", "headline": "Laguna Beach housing committee to discuss Community Land Trust requests", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on requests from the Community Land Trust, including multi-family units, population data, and ADU residency. They will also review and assign tasks for the 2026-2028 work plan. The meeting includes a special presentation from the Interfaith Council and public comment opportunities.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=2818", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=2818" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Environmental Sustainability Committee - CANCELLED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3084", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3084" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Roof height increase at 975 Tia Juana St continued to Sept. 17 special meeting", "summary": "This is an administrative community development director meeting. The only agenda item is a design review for a proposed roof height increase at 975 Tia Juana St. The item has been continued to a special meeting on September 17, 2026, to allow the applicant to submit revised plans. No other substantive business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3082", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3082" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review restaurant landscape changes, campaign office permit", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review for a restaurant at 30622 Coast Hwy to approve modifications to an approved landscape plan, including replacing five removed trees and altering slope plantings. The commission will also consider a consent calendar item for a temporary use and coastal development permit for a campaign headquarters at 1040 S. Coast Hwy, with staff recommending tabling the item pending applicant direction. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and public communications.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3083", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3083" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to decide on 10 residential projects, including ADUs and additions", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Design Review Board will hold public hearings on ten residential projects, including additions, remodels, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Staff recommends approval for most items, but two projects (1199 Temple Hills Drive and 22331 Eagle Rock Way) are recommended for continuance to later dates, and one (1354 Morningside Drive) is recommended for continuance with direction to redesign. The board will also consider a consent calendar item for 30722 Driftwood Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3080", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3080" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Battery storage and utility cabinets approved near homes; deck enclosure OK'd", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is deciding on three design review requests for utility installations and a deck enclosure. One battery storage project was continued to September 30, 2026, pending ownership documentation. The other two projects were approved with conditions, including screening and landscaping requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3079", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3079" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Laguna Beach to review ADU, roof changes, deck, AC unit, utility boxes", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director will decide on six design review and coastal development permit items. Two projects (an ADU at 2660 Pala Way and a roof height increase at 975 Tia Juana St) are continued to later dates. Four other projects are approved as presented.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3077", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3077" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on sewer line replacement, farmers market expansion, and new home", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: amending a conditional use permit to allow standalone gelato sales at Le Macaron, approving an expanded farmers market with more vendors, approving design review for a sewer line replacement project, and approving a new single-family home with an ADU. The commission will also elect officers and consider the draft minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3076", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3076" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "EDPC Meeting 8-3-26", "headline": "EDPC to consider dedicating new Emergency Operations Center to Matt Lawson", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) will meet to hear a presentation on the Watch Duty app, approve minutes from June and July meetings, receive reports from subcommittees and the CERT and Fire Safe Council, and consider a request to formally dedicate the city's new Emergency Operations Center to Matt Lawson. The agenda is largely routine, with the main action item being the EOC dedication request.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3074", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3074" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Coastal permit sought to raise ADU eaves 8 inches at 470 Seaview St.", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is considering a coastal development permit to modify a prior approval for an accessory dwelling unit at 470 Seaview Street. The requested change would raise the ADU's eave elevations by 8 inches from the previously approved height. Public comments may be submitted in writing to the Planning Manager.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3072", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3072" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Environmental Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Committee to weigh OCPA participation, microplastic resolution", "summary": "The Environmental Sustainability Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a recommendation to defer further evaluation of joining the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) until late 2027, a proposed resolution on microplastic reduction, and a presentation from Atlantic Packaging on sustainable packaging. The committee will also receive reports from liaisons and subcommittees, and consider future agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3070", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3070" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Retaining wall replacement approved; roof height increase continued", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director Meeting will consider two design review items. The first is a capital improvement project to replace a retaining wall on Wendt Terrace, which was approved as presented. The second is a proposed roof height increase on a residence at 975 Tia Juana St, which was continued to August 5, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3069", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3069" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Housing and Human Services Committee", "headline": "Laguna Beach housing committee to set 2026-2028 priorities, weigh home sharing", "summary": "The Housing and Human Services Committee will discuss its 2026-2028 work plan priorities, including the General Plan Housing Element Update and an Affordable Housing Policy and Procedures Manual. It will also hear a presentation on home sharing programs and consider whether to research them as a recommended program. The meeting includes routine items like officer elections and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3066", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3066" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Design Review Board", "headline": "Design Review Board to decide on 6 residential projects, including variances and ADUs", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Design Review Board will hold public hearings on six residential projects, ranging from a small deck addition to a new home with an ADU and lot merger. Staff recommends approval for four projects, continuation for two, and one project may be continued for redesign. The board will also hear public comments on non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3067", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3067" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Battery storage design review continued; four residential projects approved", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is deciding on five administrative design review items. One battery storage project near 894 Santa Ana St was continued to August 12, 2026, pending ownership documentation. The other four residential projects were approved, some with conditions.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3064", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3064" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review 39 new lifeguard towers and SHACC sign permit", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a sign permit amendment for the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center at 239 Broadway Street, and a concept review for a proposed program of 39 new permanent enclosed lifeguard towers along the waterfront. The commission will also elect officers and consider the June 17, 2026 draft minutes. No other substantive business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3063", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3063" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "City approves 966 sq ft ADU at 685 Oak St", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director Meeting reviewed one item: a request for a Coastal Development Permit to build an accessory dwelling unit. The body approved the permit as presented. No other substantive items were listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3058", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3058" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Retaining wall, deck, and gatehouse changes approved or continued", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is deciding on three administrative design review requests. One retaining wall and one gatehouse modification were approved, while a deck addition was continued to July 15, 2026, to assess a neighbor's view equity claim.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3060", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3060" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "EDPC Meeting 7-6-26", "headline": "EDPC to consider earthquake committee, hospital closure opposition", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee will hear presentations on wildfire detection technology and OCFA operations, then consider two action items: a resolution recommending an earthquake resilience ad hoc committee and a request to City Council opposing the closure of Laguna Beach Hospital. The agenda also includes routine updates from subcommittees and staff.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3055", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3055" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Laguna Beach approves deck and ADU, continues battery site review", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director meeting on June 17, 2026, considered four design review and coastal development items. Two projects were approved as presented, one was approved with conditions, and one was continued to July 15, 2026. The meeting is the final decision-making body for these administrative design reviews.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3051", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3051" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Administrative Community Development Director Meeting", "headline": "Administrative design reviews for four residential projects in Laguna Beach", "summary": "The Administrative Community Development Director is deciding on four administrative design review requests for residential properties. Three are approved as presented, and one is continued to a future Design Review Board meeting. All projects are categorically exempt from environmental review.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3052", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3052" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Housing and Human Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to finalize 2026-2028 work plan and discuss home sharing", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee will meet to finalize its 2026-2028 work plan, assign subcommittees, and hear a presentation on home sharing programs to decide whether to research them as a recommended program. They will also receive a special presentation from Friendship Shelter and hear reports from liaisons and subcommittees. Public comments are limited to in-person attendance.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3049", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3049" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission - CANCELLED", "headline": "Laguna Beach Planning Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The July 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3048", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3048" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee", "headline": "Committee to weigh traffic safety measures near 484 Nyes Place", "summary": "The Laguna Beach Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee will discuss and potentially act on several parking and traffic items, including a request for additional safety measures near 484 Nyes Place, relocating a no-parking sign on Loma Terrace, and installing parking restrictions on Fairview Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and staff reports.", "agenda_url": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3040", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lagunabeachcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=3040" } ] }