City Council Regular Meeting - August 4, 2026

The City Council of Laguna Beach held a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, addressing several procurement and policy matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a contract award to Power Flex for the design-build installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to comply with California Air Resources Board mandates. The council discussed contract terms, liquidated damages, project phasing, and funding impacts on other city projects, ultimately deciding to defer final approval to a September meeting pending further financial analysis and rebate status. Additionally, the council considered adopting objective design standards for single- and two-family residential projects to comply with state housing laws, approving the standards with direction for future refinements. The meeting also covered environmental pilot programs to reduce herbicide use in local creeks, appointments to regional boards, and a significant coastal development permit appeal involving blufftop setbacks and view preservation, with the council directing staff to prepare a revised resolution for a future meeting. Public safety and community art projects were also discussed, but no final procurement actions were taken on those items. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing compliance with state mandates, environmental stewardship, and urban design standards while balancing community input and fiscal considerations.