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and it was quite educational seeing how the city , state and federal government come together for public safety .
As a former telecommunications executive , I ’ ve been passionate about improving the city ’ s communications network . It will not surprise many that our local cellular network is lacking despite our worldwide reputation as a beautiful beach paradise . During more than a decade on the committee , I ’ ve attended dozens of city meetings to support better cellular coverage . Despite my efforts , our coverage is arguably worse than it was ten years ago . This impacts not just emergency services , but residents ’ quality of life . It ’ s also costly since many residents will have to pay for expensive cable or fiber internet instead of utilizing cheaper wireless internet .
Watching projects get stalled has given me two ideas for how the city can prioritize cellular .
First , the city would benefit by assigning a staffer to oversee local wireless projects . Currently , community development distributes cellular projects to different team members on a case -by- case basis , like every other project , and there ’ s no central cellular project tracking . If a project is pushed
OBITUARY
In loving memory of a remarkable man :
Jack Ervin Camp , Jr .
With heavy hearts but cherished memories , we bid farewell to Jack Ervin Camp Jr ., a man with an infectious smile and an adventurous spirit who charmed everyone he met . Jack passed away peacefully on April 16 , 2024 , surrounded by loved ones .
Born in August 1939 , Jack moved frequently between San Diego and New Hampshire during his father ’ s Navy service . He eventually graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego in 1958 , where he was voted Mr . Friendly . He married his girlfriend , Barbara , and they had a daughter , Wendy . After their divorce , Jack was drafted into the Army and chose to serve a four-year term in Germany . It was during this time that he met his future wife , Denni , with whom he would later have three more back and the carriers or their reps are asked to provide additional information or perform additional testing , the city will not follow up . Everyone is very busy , and as a small city , Laguna Beach may not be top of mind for the carriers . An overseer focused just on cellular projects can proactively nudge the carriers , which will surely speed things up .
Secondly , the city should reconsider its Municipal Code restrictions for cell tower deployment . The code unnecessarily impedes local cellular development . For example , the ordinance blocks any equipment within 100 feet of a residential building and within 100 feet of a public park . This effectively blocks lower-powered small cells designed to fill small dead spots .
Years of stalled and failed communication upgrade projects have likely scared carriers away . If the city adopts a more friendly approach to cellular projects , and lets the carriers know it ’ s “ open for business ,” we can start making progress towards giving residents the world- class communications network they deserve .
Many thanks for the opportunity to influence change .
Tim Templeton , Laguna Beach
daughters : Emily , Jessica and Sarah .
After his military service , Jack and Denni married and settled in Laguna Beach , where he would live for the next 35 years . Jack graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and advanced in his career as an urban planner , eventually becoming a partner at Langdon Wilson , a prominent architecture firm .
After Denni and Jack divorced , Jack stayed close to his daughters in Laguna Beach , living with his girlfriend Lynn on Catalina Street , who became his wife . Upon retiring from Langdon Wilson , he started his own consulting firm , Urban Design Camp ( UDC ), which took him around the world .
In his later years , Jack moved to Idyllwild , Calif . where he enjoyed daily walks , ziplining , and discussing politics with friends . In his final years , he cherished time with his girlfriend Sanga , his daughters , and his grandchildren .
Jack Camp was friendly , adventurous , charming , creative , and loved by all . His ability to forge long-lasting relationships was deeply admired . His memory will live on in our hearts and inspire future generations to live with his spirit .
PAID ANNOUNCEMENT
GUEST OPINION : GREEN LIGHT
Forward-Thinking Laguna and the Home Electrification Fair
By toM osBorne
On the evening of May 29 , the Laguna chapter of Citizens ’ Climate Lobby ( CCL ), with major help from the City of Laguna Beach , staged the Home Electrification Fair ( HEF ). The event , held at Rivian ’ s South Coast Center , made a statement : Laguna Beach , like its bigger sibling Irvine , is forwardthinking , especially when it comes to the climate crisis .
Our current city manager , mayor , city council , school district , and citizenry attest to this forward-thinking regularly , as does Laguna Art Museum ’ s “ Art & Nature ” program . The Laguna Beach Independent may be the county ’ s only
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local newspaper with a designated environmental column . Rivian ’ s tony South Coast Center in the heart of our town enhances Laguna ’ s environmental credentials even more .
For me , the clearest , most compelling evocation of this forward environmental thinking is the Laguna 2030 Report ( 2000 ), prepared by more than 2,000 community leaders . In the fifty years our family has lived here , I cannot think of a more impressive group of visionary thinkers and doers in our town . Kathy Krinsky , Neil Fitzpatrick , Elizabeth Pearson , Toni Iseman , and other practical dreamers laid out a vision and plan for Laguna ’ s foreseeable future . The HEF falls totally within that Report ’ s stated commitment to “ weave environmental sustainability throughout the fabric of Laguna Beach life and encourage surrounding communities to do the same .”
The HEF linked environmental sustainability to public health by highlighting the need to swap out our gas appliances for electrical ones as soon as practicable . Featured speaker Peter Marsh , a professional home energy consultant , noted that gas stoves pollute our indoor air with nitrogen
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