Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on August 7, 2023, with a focused agenda featuring Orange County District 5 Supervisor Katrina Foley as a guest speaker. - The Committee prepared for an upcoming presentation of their annual work plan to the City Council on August 8, 2023. - The Committee received updates on multiple key emergency preparedness infrastructure projects including the IDS contract for seismic upgrades to City Hall and fire stations, preliminary design services for the new Fire Station 4, and goat grazing fuel modification services. - Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (LB CERT) and the Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council provided updates on their activities and programs. - The Committee held its annual leadership election for Chair and Vice Chair positions. - The Committee discussed the potential appointment of a Laguna Beach High School student as a non-voting member. - The next scheduled meeting on September 11, 2023, will feature a presentation by Public Works Director Mark McAvoy and discussion on the annual progress report for the General Plan Safety Element implementation.

Key Decisions

- The Committee approved the draft minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting. - The Committee conducted its annual leadership election for Chair and Vice Chair positions. - The Committee reviewed and discussed their 2023 Work Plan in preparation for the City Council presentation on August 8, 2023.