Mayor's Podcast - City of Laguna Beach
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.
Episodes
10 episodes
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 ...
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, Counc...
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 preserv...
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...
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 inf...
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...
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 ...
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 environme...
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...
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...