Mayor Mark Orgill brings listeners inside the decisions shaping the community, breaking down timely issues with clarity, context, and candor. Each episode delivers a concise, informed conversation on the policies, projects, and priorities that affect residents today and in the months ahead.
Ep 10 - Summer in Review: Police and Marine Safety
In this episode of the Mayor’s Podcast, Mayor Mark Orgill sits down with Police Chief Jeff Calvert and Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond to debrief the summer. They discuss major surf events, Marine Safety operations, Operation Safe Summer, efforts to address resident concerns, and the coordination required to manage busy beaches, streets, and neighborhoods.
1 Jun 2026
Episode 9 - Preparing for Summer with Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond
As Laguna Beach prepares for another busy summer, Mayor Mark Orgill sits down with Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond to discuss the people, planning, and preparation that keep Laguna's beaches safe. From lifeguard training and emergency response to ocean rescue operations, and beach safety education, Chief Bond provides an inside look at the vital services the Marine Safety Department delivers every day. Tune in to learn how Laguna Beach's lifeguards prepare for the summer crowds and what resident...
24 May 2026
Episode 8 - Clean Laguna: Preparing Laguna Beach for Summer with Councilmember Sue Kempf
Mayor Mark Orgill sits down with Sue Kempf for a quick conversation about the City’s Clean Laguna campaign and the community wide effort to keep Laguna Beach clean, safe, and welcoming heading into the busy summer season. In this episode, Councilmember Kempf discusses the goals of the campaign, including reducing litter, improving beach and downtown cleanliness, encouraging responsible visitor behavior, and strengthening community pride through education and outreach. The discussion also high...
15 May 2026
Episode 7 - An Inside Look at the Land Trust's Artist Work Live Units
In this episode, Mayor Orgill tours the newly acquired artist live/work studios in Laguna Canyon alongside Assistant City Manager Jeremy Frimond. The conversation explores how the City and the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust worked to preserve these unique creative spaces through a unique community acquisition effort. Listeners will hear behind the scenes details about the acquisition process, the long term vision for protecting artist spaces in Laguna Beach, and why preserving working stud...
28 Apr 2026
Episode 06 - Planning Laguna Beach: Smarter Permits, Stronger Code Enforcement, and the Future of AI in Community Development
Mayor Mark Orgill sits down with Community Development Director Matt Schneider for a focused discussion on the City’s planning, building, and code enforcement services. The conversation outlines current priorities, including permit streamlining, code compliance, and managing development pressures in a constrained coastal environment. Director Schneider explains the department’s long range objectives, with an emphasis on improving predictability, reducing processing times, and aligning develop...
23 Apr 2026
Special Update - Message from Mayor and CM About Promenade Tree Removal
This episode addresses the recent removal of trees along the Promenade and the community response that followed. The discussion explains the safety concerns that led to the decision, the timing under which the action occurred, and the information the City relied upon. It also outlines the updated tree replacement plan, including new eucalyptus and oak plantings, and the steps being taken to restore and improve the space. For additional information, visit www.lagunabeachcity.net/promenad...
27 Mar 2026
Episode 5 - Update on Promenade Construction
In Episode 5, Mayor Mark Orgill sits down with City Engineer Tom Perez to provide an update on the Promenade construction project. The discussion covers current construction progress, how the project is being phased to minimize disruption, and what residents and businesses can expect as work continues. Mayor Orgill and Mr. Perez also outline key milestones and provide an updated timeline for completion, offering clarity on when the community can anticipate full delivery of the project. Listen...
17 Mar 2026
Ep 4: Downtown Improvement Project and Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting
Episode 4 is a special edition focused on the Downtown Improvement Project and the upcoming Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. In this episode, Mayor Mark Orgill is joined by City Engineer Tom Perez to walk through the project in detail, including its purpose, design objectives, and how it is intended to enhance the downtown area. The discussion outlines key elements of the project, what has been studied to date, and how community input has informe...
10 Mar 2026
Episode 3 - Downtown EIR, Artist Properties, & Hillsides
In Episode 3, Mayor Mark Orgill discusses several issues that residents have recently raised in the community. The episode includes an overview of the Environmental Impact Report process for the Downtown Specific Plan and explains how environmental review informs decision making before any policy direction is considered. The conversation also addresses questions about the appraisal values associated with the artist live work properties recently acquired by the Laguna Beach Community Land Trus...
18 Feb 2026
Episode 2: Inside the 2026 Strategic Planning Session
Mayor Mark Orgill continues the City’s podcast series with a candid discussion on the 2026 City Council Strategic Planning Session. Joined by City Manager Dave Kiff, this episode provides a transparent look at how the Council evaluates the year ahead, sets priorities, and directs organizational focus. The conversation highlights both progress and ongoing challenges. Mayor Orgill and City Manager Kiff discuss what is working well, where the City faces constraints, and how those realities shape...
17 Feb 2026
Episode 1: Understanding State Housing Law and Local Authority
Mayor Mark Orgill launches the City’s inaugural podcast with a focused discussion on one of the most consequential issues facing coastal communities today: the intersection of State housing law and local decision making. Joined by City Attorney Megan Garibaldi, the conversation provides a clear and practical overview of how recent State legislation shapes what the City can and cannot do when reviewing housing proposals and adopting local policy. The episode explains why State housing mandates...
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