Laguna Beach Planning Commission - May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met virtually on May 3, 2021, at 6:00 PM to discuss disaster prevention, planning, and preparedness initiatives. - The meeting included updates on COVID-19 pandemic response, subcommittee activities covering earthquake readiness, fire risk mitigation, emergency circulation, and policy development. - Committee members discussed the revised General Plan Safety Element scheduled for Planning Commission review on May 19 or June 2, and a streamlining ordinance for fire safety improvements coming to City Council on May 4. - The committee considered supporting disaster-related items at the FY '21-'22 Budget Workshop scheduled for May 18, 2021. - Six committee positions (held by Benneckey, Gibbs, Horne, Morsey, Mousally, and Myers) are up for reappointment with 2-year terms starting July 1, 2021, requiring applications by May 14, 2021. - The committee received reports from Laguna Beach CERT, Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council, and various subcommittees on ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. - An Emergency Evacuation Time Study status update was provided to the committee.

Key Decisions

- Approval of draft minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting. - Consideration of agenda items for the next scheduled meeting on June 7, 2021.