ATTENTION LB RESIDENTS: What will Laguna Beach be like a generation from now? In thirty years will we congratulate ourselves on what we have achieved or lament what we have lost?
Have we lost it? In 2001 a Committee of Residents, city consultants and city officials asked those questions, nearly three decades have passed and those questions remain unanswered.
What can we do to preserve resident core values and the beauty and culture of Laguna Beach? In 2001 they said:
- Community Character ~ People We are an eclectic mix of people, we will honor that diversity
- Community Character ~ Place We identity as a small artists town with village charm beauty and historic character, a recreation beach magnet for swimming, surfing, biking and hiking.
- Resident and Visitor Mobility A safe and enjoyable mobility system to get around by walking, biking, transit and smooth traffic flow.
- Environmental Responsibility We protect and preserve our Marine Sanctuary, beaches, hillsides and honor environmental sustainability.
- Arts and Culture We are known for the arts and cultural programming.
- Economic Sustainability We ensure that our business community is healthy and adaptable , built upon the aesthetic charm consistent with historic character and natural features of Laguna Beach.
- Governance and Civic Participation Our residents are informed about community affairs, we foster greater participation and ownership of local government policy.
To preserve our town, our City Leaders and Staff need to know what to do. They need legal instructions committed to complete goals because legal rules tell them to do so. Adopt the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan into legal rules.
What kind of town do we want Laguna Beach to be? In 2001 community residents, city consultants and city officials wrote a strategic plan to prepare Laguna Beach for the year 2030. Then, the final plan was set aside and ignored, never approved, adopted or implemented.
A comprehensive REVISED plan (150pg) is available and ready for city adoption. Write to your Laguna Beach City Council and tell them to review, approve, and adopt this REVISED Plan.
Link to REVISED Vision 2030 Strategic Plan
Write: LB City Council <citycouncil@lagunabeachcity.net>
Phone: City Clerk AnnMarie McKay 949 497 0705
Phone: Community Development 949 497 0712
Phone: Front Desk 949 497 3311
-LS