Laguna Beach City Council Regular Meeting - February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

Executive Summary

- Laguna Beach City Council considered joining an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court supporting same-sex marriage rights - Mayor Whalen and the City of Laguna Beach were proposed to be added to the list of cities and mayors supporting marriage equality - The item appears as part of the Regular Order of Business, designed for items requiring separate discussion and citizen input - Staff recommended authorizing the City Attorney to complete and submit required paperwork for the brief - This represents a city position on a significant civil rights issue before the nation's highest court

Key Decisions

- City Council was asked to authorize the City Attorney to add the City of Laguna Beach and Mayor Whalen to an amici curiae brief supporting freedom to marry