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Council asks staff to explore alternatives after residents raise emergency-access concerns over Monterey easement amendment

Laguna Beach City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Council continued consideration of an easement amendment that would allow two parking spaces at 31131 Monterey St., directing staff to pursue alternatives (limit to one space, red-flag/no-parking days, maintain emergency access) after fire, police and neighborhood testimony raised safety concerns.

The council continued action on an easement amendment affecting parking adjacent to the public beach-trail access at 31131 Monterey Street and directed staff to work with the property owner and return with alternatives that preserve emergency and public access.

Matt Schneider, director of community development, explained the easement originated under county jurisdiction and…

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