Laguna Beach outlines facilities master plan; water deal with Fountain Valley would supply two'thirds of water and cut rates by $1 million, pending approval

Summary

Mayor Alex Renaghi said Laguna Beach is moving forward with a facilities master plan that includes replacing a dental building with a new fire station and described a pending water agreement with Fountain Valley and Newport Beach that would deliver two'thirds of water and lower ratepayer costs by about $1 million a year, pending Fountain Valley approval.

Mayor Alex Renaghi described progress on Laguna Beach's facilities master plan and a pending multi'city water agreement.

Renaghi said the city is preparing to demolish a dental building to create a new fire station, noting public safety and infrastructure are key local government roles. He characterized the project as moving forward as part of facility improvements.

Renaghi also outlined a pending water agreement among Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. He said, pending Fountain Valley's approval, a well in Fountain Valley would deliver two'thirds of the participating cities' water, create local reliability, and lower ratepayer costs by about $1 million per year. He said Newport and Laguna would hold a signing ceremony if Fountain Valley approves the agreement.

Renaghi said he planned to discuss the deal publicly with other officials and present details to residents. He did not provide contract text, firm start dates for construction of the well, or timing for when the rate savings would begin.

No formal vote or contract text was provided during the conversation; Renaghi said Fountain Valley approval was still required.