City Council Regular Meeting - September 22, 2026

The City Council of Laguna Beach held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing several procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the city's undergrounding projects with Southern California Edison, highlighting five targeted undergrounding circuits with significant investments aimed at wildfire mitigation and grid hardening. The council received detailed presentations on project timelines, community impacts, and coordination efforts, with ongoing work on private property connections and potential assessment districts. Additionally, the council reviewed a comprehensive parking code update and permanent outdoor dining program, focusing on blended parking rates, parking demand studies, and transition plans for temporary outdoor dining areas. The council directed staff to proceed with outdoor dining permit processes and to conduct community workshops on parking code changes before returning with refined recommendations. Other notable procurement-related actions included approval of a revised resolution concerning variances for a specific development project and authorization of a contract amendment for sound monitoring related to the Irvine Bowl sound policy. The meeting also featured extensive public comments on sound policy, parking, and community development issues, with council members emphasizing the need for further data collection, community engagement, and balanced policy development.