AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.70 (SLOW STREETS PROGRAM) TO TITLE 11 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE
Summary
SCH Number
2025040513
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.70 (SLOW STREETS PROGRAM) TO TITLE 11 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2025
Document Description
Full Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.70 (SLOW STREETS PROGRAM) TO TITLE 11 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE LAGUNA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE SLOW STREETS PROGRAM AND FINDING THE ACTION IS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.25
The Ordinance implements the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 21101(f). It includes a process for designating a street as a slow street and a process for closing a street that has been designated as a slow street. A “slow streets program” authorizes local agencies to designate a street or street segment as a “Slow Street” for closure to vehicular traffic or to limit access and speed on a street using roadway design features, including, but not limited to, islands, curbs, or traffic barriers. This Ordinance is a part of the Promenade on Forest project (hereinafter referred to as “Project”), which proposes the development of a pedestrian promenade within the existing City right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Louie Lacasella
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Senior Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Lower Forest Avenue, between the Forest Avenue/South Coast Highway intersection and the Forest
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.; 14 CCR § 15304 and.15301) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.25(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.; 14 CCR § 15000 et seq.) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.25(b), as amended by
Senate Bill 922 (SB 922), which exempts “pedestrian and bicycle facilities that improve safety, access, or mobility, including new facilities, within the public right-of-way.” (Pub. Resources Code, §21080.25(b)(1).) The Project
qualifies for the statutory exemption as a pedestrian facility within the public right-of-way because it would involve the development of a pedestrian promenade within the existing City right-of-way, improving safety and mobility by providing a pedestrian-only facility that is separated from active roadways and improving access by providing new
opportunities for residents and visitors to visit shops, restaurants, and City events on foot. This Ordinance implements the Project by formally and permanently closing the Project site to vehicular traffic.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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