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Several speakers — including Ashley Brown, a PTA and School Power leader, and other parent and community representatives — urged the district to place a renewal of the current bond on the 2026 ballot to “unlock $80,000,000” for facilities improvements. Brown told officials that a renewal would be “just that, an extension of the current amount taxpayers pay” and said “we would see 0 additional dollars added to our current tax bills,” reflecting the public message that a bond renewal could be structured to continue existing tax rates rather than add new burden.

District and city responses
District staff responded to public questions about funding. Jeff Dixon (district staff) clarified funding mechanics: “It is not based on enrollment. It is based, primarily, on the assessed valuation of the properties within the the district boundaries.” He said enrollment has declined from roughly 3,000 when he started in 2014 to about 2,400 currently, and the district’s current forecast shows stabilization near the 2,300–2,400 range.

Other public commenters raised governance and conduct concerns. Shaheen Shaikh Settle, president of Families Unified for Education Laguna, described alleged disruptive conduct by a board member at a PTA meeting and alleged surreptitious recording; the speaker asked the boards to expect civil and respectful conduct from elected officials.

Why it matters
The district’s general obligation bond generates local funds for facilities that are also used by the community; bond renewal decisions affect ballot timing, voter outreach and the district’s capital plans. City staff clarified that the city does not route property-tax revenue to the district and that the two entities are legally separate; both officials noted the district’s reliance on assessed valuation rather than enrollment for local revenue.

Next steps and timing
Speakers urged placing a renewal on the November 2026 ballot if the district chooses to proceed; city staff said the city currently has no bond plan for 2026 and is investigating other revenue options (e.g., a hotel bed tax or sales tax increase) for fire safety and other needs. The district said it would evaluate financing options; no formal action to place a bond on a ballot was taken at the joint meeting.

Ending
District and city leaders said they will continue community outreach. The meeting record shows public interest in a bond renewal and requests for clarification about budgeting, enrollment trends and conduct by elected officials; no ballot measure was approved during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint City Council / Laguna Beach Unified School District Meeting - May 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents and community groups urged the Laguna Beach School District to renew an expiring general obligation bond on the 2026 ballot and sought clarification about school funding and enrollment trends.","taxTitle","Laguna Beach, Orange County, California","taxId",56774,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565483,"Laguna Beach council and school board direct staff to finalize pool MOU as renovation advances",623,2015000,2638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a&start=2015&end=2638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a/thumbnail_2015000.jpg","/articles/6565483/Laguna-Beach/Orange-County/California/Laguna-Beach-council-and-school-board-direct-staff-to-finalize-pool-MOU-as-renovation-advances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565483-e1cbf367462c141574c3eaf110062e9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159074&Signature=jdKzA0a5ddLnZN1NFJdaHAodrVKGtSmB80KbUuk5wmlScLXAbhasYIBprXjrApRr0EEXpLi5w5i4U4wyhuM-4R7P4JDDXPc0Gb3mAJ~SEGVM5Simdi~zKSLSr7K-fCmyDPJHriLXB-xIQHUnT1OqFf0QH-zmf~Kh-KWM1l5B529YYtJ8Kj1GblwEWKIFuKkELmzgSmLPIKpKnrY-Gu3v~~-U82pEQczdoDr2IBUjQOOk5zCjmo~oszJpLJsZd2kLFaQ29Ez3dxSTXextNir75NDsNnp6~k48cdZxtltMr74EyRByTAVQbjML~HddIN7LzswrSU7sjD7JPmZVp3yFRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laguna Beach City Council and the Laguna Beach School District on Tuesday directed staff to finish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will govern community and student access to the district’s rebuilt aquatics facility.

The joint meeting, held as an annual city/district session, produced a motion asking city and district staff to work together on the MOU and for city staff to review other existing joint-use agreements. Councilmembers and board members approved the direction by voice vote.

The MOU is intended to formalize times and responsibilities so “all of our city residents that are outside of our school still, get access to our pool,” said Jeff Dixon, district staff, describing the intent to align city recreation programs with district aquatics programming.

Why it matters: the pool sits on district property used by the broader community; the MOU is meant to protect student program needs while ensuring community access and clarifying cost-sharing and scheduling.

Project details and timeline
- Construction is targeted to begin in March 2026, with the district estimating about 11 months of construction and a completion roughly February 2027, subject to weather and other delays. District staff said approval by the State Architect and a competitive bid/award process remain steps before breaking ground.
- The redesign reduced the pool from 50 meters to 45 meters and added space described by staff as a separate community building on the northeast side of the project footprint. That building will include an indoor shower and additional locker-room space intended for community users.
- To provide shallow-water space for young children and lessons, staff discussed portable platform systems that can temporarily create a shallower pool depth. “There are platforms that you can go and and you can make whatever portion of the pool as shallow as you want,” Dixon said, describing a portable option for summers or special programming.

Board and council members pressed staff on details. Councilmember Bob (last name not specified in the record) asked whether changes to the pool footprint had improved public locker-room access; district staff said the design now includes a community room with indoor shower and additional locker-room space. Board members raised safety and code questions about gradual depth transitions; district staff said the State Architect will review related code compliance.

Motion and next steps
- Motion: Direct staff to finalize a pool MOU between the city and the district and return for approval; city staff were also asked to review other existing MOUs/joint-use agreements for possible updates.
- Outcome: Approved by voice vote/consensus; exact roll-call tallies were not specified on the record.
- Implementation steps described: staff will prepare the MOU, seek authority to advertise the construction bid, return for bid approval (anticipated in winter months), then award and begin construction. Staff noted potential schedule impacts from wild-fire-related work stoppages on red-flag days.

Community concerns and context
Public speakers and board members asked that the facility work for families with young children, balance neighborhood concerns and not degrade views. Board members and the city emphasized collaboration: the MOU aims to protect student needs for athletics and physical education while maximizing community use.

The council and the board did not vote on construction contracts during the joint session. Staff said they will return with draft MOU language and the procurement/bid timeline for consideration.

Ending
Officials said they will return with the draft MOU and procurement milestones; no construction contract was awarded during the meeting. The city and district managers signaled continued collaboration to finalize public-access rules and ensure the pool serves both students and residents.","Laguna Beach City Council and the Laguna Beach School District on Tuesday directed staff to finish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will govern community and student access to the district’s rebuilt aquatics facility.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565474,"Laguna Beach officials consider fencing, increased patrols after cameras show hundreds entering closed open space",133,3377000,3510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a&start=3377&end=3510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a/thumbnail_3377000.jpg","/articles/6565474/Laguna-Beach/Orange-County/California/Laguna-Beach-officials-consider-fencing-increased-patrols-after-cameras-show-hundreds-entering-closed-open-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565474-ef18e45f3d82c1b0033c78020ee39fbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159074&Signature=mDcYqv63eYQZIuEVZymLvaMA0rRvU7r~ByxwoTcx05yee~smaqMUe8VKn4W5817XDmbOTquJs9iGrt7zscXukIoFaAs4gfb3LERPbshRpy9HmGaWPOlOLtdMH2QjrkooAa7HH8khXlKKeSIjNFmi-jrze9Wb7XeGJ3UIzWgqIy-b2FBm-hNvRZqaLkxlz5d1IRL673sKXDGtIiss8e0dsZMDkEpRLcca~VC7W2xoo3B-G-WPddv6JTFZmLOFGnFhgsqmRiak9QWNI5HkWWpMFuAiOpZVS-3NcMMCcPSJrwx3ROYIDMxg7RVREeUnCinPqQOZe0qXpHjw02lgwZo-GQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City and school district officials and the police chief discussed steps to reduce unauthorized entry into open-space parcels accessed from Nestle Road and Alpine Way, citing environmental degradation, vandalism and increased wildfire risk.

Chief Calvert told the joint meeting that Orange County Parks has set up cameras on the trails and is tracking “in a week 800 to a thousand people, walking into those unlawful areas,” and recommended adding fences at the Nestle Road and Alpine Way access points. District facilities staff said the district owns the Alpine parcel and is exploring fencing locations, but emphasized careful siting to avoid creating view impacts or simply shifting entry to other locations.

Why it matters: speakers described the unauthorized use as causing habitat damage, graffiti and public-safety risks during high-fire-danger periods. Neighbors and greenbelt volunteers have raised the issue for several years, and OC Parks and local rangers have been involved in monitoring and patrol.

Proposed measures and next steps
- Options discussed: increased OC Parks and city ranger patrols, new fencing on Nestle Road and Alpine Way, and targeted community outreach. The district said it will deploy survey stakes (story poles) to test fence siting with neighbors.
- Approvals: District staff said the Alpine parcel is district property and that the district can install a fence if appropriate; OC Parks' cooperation is required for county-owned access points. Officials said community input and neighbor coordination will be part of the siting process.

Remarks and concerns
Kelly Osborne (Coastal Greenbelt Authority member) and neighborhood representatives said the problem has persisted for years and increases wildfire risk. Chief Calvert noted OC Parks’ limited ranger staffing and said fencing would be expected to deter many visitors: “Installing both of these fences will deter people from entering those, those areas,” he said.

Ending
Officials characterized the item as informational and in active coordination with OC Parks and neighbors. The district and city described ongoing work — including neighbor meetings, story poles and further coordination with OC Parks — and did not take formal action at the meeting.","City, district and county staff discussed options to deter unauthorized entry into open-space parcels at Nestle Road and Alpine Way. OC Parks' cameras recorded roughly 800–1,000 weekly entries; officials are exploring fences and closer coordination with OC Parks and neighbors.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565478,"Laguna Beach city and school district agree to share sustainability practices; no change to district 2030 carbon-neutral goal",273,2837000,3110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a&start=2837&end=3110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3219227-7f1c886d24cdc3015cebbc940e49801a/thumbnail_2837000.jpg","/articles/6565478/Laguna-Beach/Orange-County/California/Laguna-Beach-city-and-school-district-agree-to-share-sustainability-practices-no-change-to-district-2030-carbon-neutral-goal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565478-973d44f57aef1e2884db21fb703ba954/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159074&Signature=TFoXlOyEru6Wogyy~aFX~Vy2B37mOxgnZlGzeGqhX9mTtoRuL1LKwK6mYUVIww9o0H9AU5FZfUkPWxpbL0xEBtqG7NIwDbJDyEaV6UAJ0GstdqC8bOP1bLTbLTuCtccJop4eBc3QHWlhd6j-LVI7ZzBnLCzJ5k7FwpYjxVfgfEFmqHaU7tQHL8JKmlnL3EDKfthlUOvLTAwQfeD95BLy0eT81BFVoWBMVTP3XQzGjW32P0oYSf3DfSnjjCBQ9SR-QUU-Ijrilh4xMGw47gAHvn-JoEDikwAX-IqX1tghW5nR~DeGIhJ-W-lUJSLIUvbjfY916czZHBEX5~JYP19i3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City and school district officials in Laguna Beach voted to direct staff to work together to share best practices and explore joint opportunities to advance sustainability goals.

At the joint meeting, council members and school board members approved a motion asking city staff to collaborate with district staff on procurement strategies, energy projects and other climate actions. The district separately moved and approved a matching direction for district staff to share information with the city.

The vote did not change either entity’s official targets. Board members reiterated the district’s previously adopted goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. “I just wanna be clear that we're not suggesting by having the city and the school district work together that we have any intention of changing the date of the 2030,” a board member said.

What staff will do
District and city staff said the collaboration will focus on sharing technical knowledge — procurement approaches, grant and tax-credit opportunities, and project implementation lessons — rather than immediate joint procurements. Officials noted eligibility and timing issues for tax credits and the value of coordinating quickly while federal and state incentives remain available.

Context and importance
The school district told the meeting it had paused a specific two-year construction procurement (referred to as the COP project) until a new superintendent could participate. The city described a broader climate action plan with an ultimate city target later than the district's 2030 goal, and said that cooperation could produce faster emission reductions for both entities.

Implementation and next steps
- Motion: Direct city and district staff to collaborate on sustainability initiatives and share best practices.
- Outcome: Approved by both bodies by voice vote; exact roll-call tallies were not specified.
- Staff will report back with opportunities for joint learning and possible coordinated projects; no procurement commitments were made at the meeting.

Ending
Officials described the measure as an administrative direction to staff rather than a change in policy targets. The district reiterated its 2030 carbon-neutral goal; the city said its overall pathway includes multiple target dates where different program pieces are due by 2030 and ultimate reductions by 2045.","City and district officials voted to direct staff to collaborate on sustainability initiatives, including sharing procurement and energy-efficiency practices. The district reaffirmed its 2030 carbon-neutral target while the city’s ultimate goal remains later; staff collaboration will focus on best practices rather than altering targets.","actionData","errors"]

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