Ire Rises Over Council’s Entrance Decision
Editor,
Maybe it's because we both had civics class with Mr. Simpson years ago at Laguna Beach High School, I agree with Kelly Boyd that...
Drawing a Comparison
Resident Jim Rue’s commentary on the village entrance: Pierre Arman's largest work, "Long Term Parking (1982)", was a concrete tower of 60 cars, 65...
A Step in the Right Direction
Editor:
I do not understand the bitter and undeserving comments regarding the village entrance project financing recently approved by City Council. I believe this is...
Calling for a Referendum
Editor,
The June 11 Council meeting had all the appearance of an honest public forum, but as the meeting progressed it took the shape of...
Time for Artists to Devise a Statement
Editor,
I am a proponent of a village entrance. My suggested model is a classic signage icon, used by television and film to identify southern California...
Anticipating an Alternate Use
Editor,
The city council mentioned finding a "location for a skate park that made sense". Not sure if we should throw $40 to $60 million...
Trail Information Source Vanishes
Editor,
This morning, I took my regular morning hike out on the Westridge Trail. I was shocked to discover that all four bulletin boards along...
Honoring an Unsung Hero
Editor:
I want to thank you on behalf of the Laguna Beach Woman's Club and the Laguna Beach Branch of the American Association of University...
Saving Laguna’s Views
Editor,
It is great that the City Council and their appointed view committee is at long last taking saving Laguna’s unique and beautiful view sheds...
Hard Choices
Editor,
I, like several others, worked on planning a village entrance long ago. At that time it started out primarily to provide parking and reduce...
Objections to Lack of a Public Referendum
Editor:
What is the purpose of the village entrance project?
I attended last Tuesday’s council meeting about the village entrance project and was surprised that, ignoring...
Council Ignores Trends in Urban Planning
Editor,
On Tuesday, June 11, our City Council voted to build a $40 or $50 million, plus interest, stacked auto park. The reason most stated...
Calling for Public Balloting for a Village Entrance
Editor,
Following decades of input and debate spanning many Laguna city councils, it seems questionable not to allow taxpayers and residents the chance to vote...
Parking-Meter Addiction Breeds Congestion
Editor,
Tuesday night I attended the City Council special meeting about financing the now $42 million parking garage where the Council voted 3-2 in favor...
Kudos for a City Service Geared to Locals
Editor:
In recent years the city has made a few life-changing improvements for residents (free summer trolley service, no left-hand turns from Coast Highway on...