E-Newsletter 04-08-2016 | Page 2

N EIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. On Monday, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Laurie Davies and Laguna Niguel Police Services will host a Neighborhood Watch Membership Drive to encourage more residents to become involved in Neighborhood Watch. Organizers will talk about the benefits of a Neighborhood Watch Program and how to start a program in your neighborhood. The meeting will take place in the Community Room at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. So grab your neighbor and head on over to City Hall and learn how you can help make your neighborhood a safer place. S TERM RENTALS - TO REGULATE OR NOT TO REGULATE, THAT IS THE QUESTION? HORT With the online arrival of sites such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway, communities across the nation have seen a surge in short term rentals popping up in their neighborhoods. Concerns about the potential adverse impact these facilities may have on residential communities, have prompted City officials to address the issue. On April 26, at 7:00 p.m., the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will take up the matter at its regular meeting, and is seeking the public’s input on whether or not the City should regulate or prohibit short term rentals in residential communities. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers located at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Written comments may also be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the meeting at the address above or via email to [email protected]. A GORA ARTS DISTRICT PROJECT UPDATE On April 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., the City will host a public scoping meeting regarding the proposed Agora Arts District Downtown Project. At that time, staff will present an overview of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and (Continued on page 3)