City Council Strategic Planning Session - January 30, 2026

City of Laguna Beach — City Council Study Session · January 30, 2026

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Public comment: stewardship, audit, shelter oversight

Public Comment

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Residents and organization representatives gave three-minute public comments urging clearer stewardship metrics, more time to review large slide packs, an ad hoc committee for shelter funds, and requests to publish the SOMOS flood-plain report and audited financial statements. Nick Aronoff (resident) criticized the city’s self-grade and urged more accountability; Ed Al Mansu (Liquid Ocean Foundation) urged advancing visitor management; Mary Locatelli asked when audited financials and the SOMOS report will be posted.

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Laguna Beach council held a strategic planning study session reviewing 2025 accomplishments and laying out 2026 priorities including wildfire prevention, fiscal sustainability, community development process improvements, and facility planning; no formal votes were taken.

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