Laguna Beach Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee - May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Parking, Traffic, and Circulation Committee met on May 26, 2022, to review several traffic safety and parking requests from residents throughout Laguna Beach. - The Committee considered a request to restrict parking on Thalia Street Southwest of Avalon Street to enhance sight distance for turning vehicles, with a sight distance analysis provided by city consultants. - The Committee reviewed a request to install additional traffic calming measures on Temple Hills Drive based on recommendations from the City's consultant Traffic Engineer, as detailed in an April 19, 2022 report. - The Committee considered a new request to establish a loading zone along the northbound side of South Coast Highway adjacent to 540 South Coast Highway at an existing 3-hour metered parking space. - The Committee discussed a significant new proposal to create a Citywide Action Plan prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety, potentially starting with formation of a subcommittee to evaluate data, engineering measures, enforcement options, and community education initiatives. - Chair Lauriann Meyer presided over the meeting with Council Member Peter Blake serving as liaison to the Committee. - The meeti

Key Decisions

Not specified - the agenda does not indicate final decisions or votes taken during this meeting