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Council adopts ordinance requiring 'quiet' pickleball paddles at Lang Park after months of debate
Summary
Council approved a second-reading ordinance requiring the use of quiet paddles at Lang Park pickleball courts following months of public debate about noise and court hours; opponents urged relocation and quieter balls, supporters said quiet paddles are acceptable.
The Laguna Beach City Council on March 11 adopted an ordinance requiring the use of quiet paddles at the Lang Park pickleball courts, concluding a months‑long community dispute over noise.
The ordinance was the second reading of council action on an item pulled from the consent calendar. Councilmember (name on motion not recorded in transcript) moved to approve the ordinance; the council voted 5-0 on the second reading.
During public comment before the vote, multiple speakers…
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