THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, September 26 at 5:00 P.M.
The "Tentative Agenda" is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.
October 10 Tentative Agenda
Mayor Whalen Talks Memorial Bridge Dedication and Wildfire Preparedness in Today's Podcast
In this week's Newsletter, Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen talks about today's bridge dedication for Fallen Officer Jon Coutchie. He also discusses the importance of wildland fire and emergency preparedness for the City of Laguna Beach.
City Council Joins Community for Officer Jon Coutchie Memorial Bridge Dedication
City Provides Update on Wildland Fire and Emergency Preparedness
On Tuesday, the City of Laguna Beach held the Wildland Fire and Emergency Preparedness Town Hall meeting and discussed mitigation efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the community with topics including community preparedness, public infrastructure improvements, fuel mitigation, and response.
Public Safety Departments Hold Preparedness Event at Fire Station 1
Emergency Operations Coordinator Brendan Manning Leads Discussion on Emergency Preparedness
On Monday, Laguna Beach's Emergency Management Operations Coordinator Brendan Manning led an informational discussion on preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Well-behaved Pup Ned is Looking for a Forever Home! 🐶
Ned is a one-year-old neutered male Brindle Chihuahua Italian Greyhound mix who is up for adoption at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. He is very well-behaved and affectionate towards others.
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter adoption procedures are designed to make sure that both the potential family and the animal adopted are in the very best situation possible. The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. For any questions, please call (949) 497-3552.
Learn About the Recent Historic Register Placement Promotions
The City’s Community Development Department is excited to share a Historic Preservation publication highlighting properties within the City that have been recently placed on the City’s Historical Register.
One of the goals of the City’s Historic Preservation program is to achieve historic preservation by encouraging and promoting voluntary additions to the City’s Historic Register. This publication will be used to promote and support the City’s program, therefore contributing to the program’s goals.
Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District Project Update
On Thursday, September 14, City staff hosted a project workshop at the Community and Susi Q Center for the Woods Cove Underground Utility Assessment District project. Staff presented information to approximately 60 property owners about assessment methodology, project financing, private utility connections, and future project milestones.
At the September 26 City Council meeting, staff will recommend the adoption of the Assessment Engineer’s Report to begin the district balloting and formation phase of the project.
For additional project information, please visit the project webpage at www.lagunabeachcity.net/woodscv or direct any questions to Pierre Sawaya, Senior Project Manager, at (949) 497-0751 or psawaya@lagunabeachcity.net.
Pacific Opera Project to Perform at Sunset Serenades Concert This Friday!
Join us this Friday at the Heisler Park Amphitheater from 5:30 p.m. to sunset for a Sunset Serenades concert featuring the Pacific Opera Project (POP)!
Listen to This Week's Live Music at the Promenade 🎵
- Friday at 5:30 PM: Kelly Fitzgerald
- Saturday at 5:30 PM: Andrew Corradini
- Sunday at 5:00 PM: Adam Lasher
Have a Great Weekend! ✨🌴
Printed copies of the newsletter are available Fridays at the Community & Susi Q Center. Alternative Language Options Available Upon Request.