THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Laguna Beach Vote Center Opens on Saturday, September 11 at the Susi Q!
The Multi-purpose Room at the Community and Susi Q Center will be utilized as a 4-day voting center starting Saturday, September 11. The Community and Susi Q Center is located at 380 3rd Street in Laguna Beach.
All Options to Turn in Your Ballot:
- Vote in person at a Vote Center
- Place your completed ballot in the mail, no postage required
- Place your completed ballot in an official secure drop box (in Laguna Beach, it is in front of the library) or in person at the Laguna Beach City Clerk's office
- Drop off your completed ballot at a Vote Center
Defensible Space Guideline for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Goes to City Council Sept. 21
The Laguna Beach Fire Department is pleased to announce the completion of revisions to the Defensible Space Guideline for Existing Structures in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. It has been revised based on comments received during and after a workshop in July.
The Guideline will be utilized for Defensible Space Inspections as required by Assembly Bill 38 (AB38) during the home sale process, and as needed for citizen complaints concerning potentially dangerous vegetation on private properties with existing buildings.
The Guideline and associated Ordinance are on the September 21 City Council calendar for consideration of acceptance and adoption.
Please contact the Fire Marshal James Brown at jdbrown@lagunabeachcity.net or 949-497-0352 for more information.
Today's Podcast Update With Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen
This week, Mayor Whalen talks about the state requirements for Defensible Space fire & safety clearance and what that means for Laguna Beach.
We also discuss coastal opposition of SB9, and get his thoughts on new mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for regional school districts and the Sheriff's Department.
Hotel Laguna Issued Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
In accordance with the plan presented and approved at the August 24 meeting of the City Council for the reopening of the restaurant and hotel lobby at the Hotel Laguna, the City of Laguna Beach issued a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy today.
The Hotel Laguna remodeling project has passed all Building, Fire and Health Department inspections. The City has also received the structural assessment report determining the building to be structurally sound and safe.
The approved Temporary Certificate of Occupancy documents the areas of the Hotel Laguna where occupancy is allowed as well as the occupancy loads - Click the link below to see the documents.
The City is currently working with the developer to finalize a comprehensive plan for the overall restoration and permitting of the restoration project.
City staff will continue making regular visits to the project site to ensure that no unpermitted work is occurring.
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for This Weekend
The Laguna Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Laguna Beach city limits.
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
The Laguna Beach Police Department is committed to keeping the traveling public safe.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
For further information, please contact Lieutenant Jim Cota at (949) 464-6671 or jcota@lagunabeachcity.net
This Week: Make a Family Plan!
Make a written plan with your family so you can contact one another in an emergency. Include evacuation routes, meeting point locations, contact information should your phone not work, and other items.
Join Us for These Upcoming Preparedness Events:
- Tuesday, September 14: Preparedness Event 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3
- Saturday, September 18: Preparedness Event 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Farmers Market in collaboration with CERT
- Saturday, September 25: Preparedness Event 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Fire Station 4
- Monday, September 27: Preparedness Event 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Susi-Q & Community Center in collaboration with Laguna Beach Seniors and CERT
- Saturday, October 23: Preparedness & 1993 Fire Anniversary Event 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Fire Station 1
- Saturday, November 6: Preparedness Event 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Fire Station 2
For more information please contact Brendan Manning, Emergency Operations Coordinator at bmanning@lagunabeachcity.net or (949) 497-0350.
Did You Know…
In 2017 the Laguna Beach County Water District launched its smart water meter program by installing smart water meters for all District customers.
The smart water meters provide detailed water usage information that is available to our customers online. By understanding how your water is used, you have a greater opportunity to understand where you can save.
Join Us! Sunset Serenades This Friday Night at Heisler Park!
On Friday, Sept 10: West Coast Woodwind Quintet will perform at Sunsest Serenades in Heisler Park from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
This Weekend's LIVE Music at the Stage on Forest:
- Friday Sept. 10: Felisha Dunne from 6 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 11: Jodi Siegel from 6 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 12: Adam Lasher from 5 – 7 p.m.