Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - August 5, 2019

August 5, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) held a meeting on August 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community and Susi Q Center. - The primary focus was a readout from the July 23 Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Subcommittee report, addressing fire safety concerns for the community. - The Committee discussed a readout from the June 18 EDPC report to the City Council, providing updates on their work plan and recent presentations. - New members and alternates were introduced to the Committee during the meeting. - Election of EDPC leadership through June 2020 was conducted to establish committee officers. - Appointment of EDPC subcommittees through June 2020 was addressed to organize committee work. - The Committee discussed possible steps to streamline the fuel modification process, an issue directly related to wildfire mitigation. - Minutes from the July 22, 2019 meeting required approval. - Staff reports from the City Council liaison and staff liaison were scheduled, along with subcommittee reports. - Public communications were invited for items not on the agenda but within the Committee's jurisdiction.

Key Decisions

- Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2019 was scheduled for consideration. - Election of EDPC leadership through June 2020 was conducted (specific results not provided in agenda). - Appointment of EDPC subcommittees through June 2020 was addressed (specific appointments not detailed in agenda).