Laguna Beach

City Council

July 22, 2025 Item #11

Agenda Item 11

11. \nOPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ELEMENT UPDATE, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR WATERCOURSE MAPPING, AND FORMATION OF AN OSCE UPDATE AD HOC; AND FINDING ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15306\nRecommendations:\n(1) Authorize the Community Development Department to issue a Request for Qualifications for consulting services to prepare updated watercourse mapping for the Open Space and Conservation Element (OSCE) Update project;\n(2) Form an Ad Hoc committee consisting of Councilmember Hallie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Mark Orgill to assist and coordinate with City staff and community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive OSCE Update recommendation for City Council consideration;\n(3) Find recommended actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection).