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Residents urge sale or reuse of St. Catherine’s; council has ordered a real-estate consultant review

City of Laguna Beach (town hall) · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents suggested selling or repurposing underused city properties (including St. Catherine's/City Hall South) to raise revenue or provide affordable housing; City Manager Dave Kiff said the council directed staff to engage a real-estate consultant to explore options and that the item will be brought back to council for ratification.

Residents recommended immediate inventory and disposition options for underused city property, arguing sales or adaptive reuse could produce one-time revenue and sites for affordable housing.

Jennifer Seider and others urged the city to consider selling the former St.…

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