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our known core values .

They toss in the white towel all too often , all too quickly , leaving thousands of residents disenfranchised , distressed and rightfully angry .

Initially pitched 2.5 years ago as a more reasonably modest 21-unit , lowincome apartment complex , basically “ crickets ” was the community response .

In subsequent press releases and online statements by RC / NCC , even personal testimony by the pastor before City Council ?

Representatives have refused to deny that a nearly three-and-a-half times larger , 72-unit redevelopment proposal is imminent .

Six years ago , the NCC extolled , praised , and rejoiced in the legacy of the original main sanctuary ( now Bridge Hall ), as designed by famous architect Aubrey St . Clair , emphasizing its historical significance in Laguna .

Now , they hector and challenge concerned citizens to be patient when it ’ s obvious that they created chaos , dissonance , and confusion .

Uncertain numbers bode ill , feeding suspicions about “ What ’ s next ?” Demolition of the entire facility is contrary to honoring our community ’ s rich architectural heritage , isn ’ t it ?

A “ single load ” access and egress driveway for vehicles , added to densely stacked units , will present challenges if a fire starts in the basement . Car fires happen , folks . Flames will go up and outboard as they seek oxygen .

Evacuation would be inhibited , burdensome and unsafe for our first responders .

If the NCC is successful , significant overflows will be obvious , and its intensification of use will impose yet more parking burdens on the surrounding neighborhood .

What about the maintenance personnel , the pick-ups and dropoffs , and the dweller ’ s moving vans ? Where will they park ? What happens during high visitor season ?

What should be offered and paid for by the redevelopers is a vigorous traffic circulation and parking study , regardless of the final number of units . That ’ d be the “ neighborly ” thing to do , wouldn ’ t it ?

Roger E . Bütow moved to Laguna Beach in 1972 . A former general contractor , he ’ s currently a professional land use and regulatory compliance analyst who specializes in environmental and constructionrelated advisory services .

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running for two open City Council seats this November : Hallie Jones , an environmental expert and Judie Mancuso , a 25-year nonprofit leader who champions animal rights and social compassion .

The two incumbents , council members Bob Whalen and George Weiss , have yet to file their intention to run for reelection . The deadline to do so is Aug . 14 .

“ Our club is working hard by getting out the vote and canvassing , sending postcards to voters , doing everything we can to make sure people are registered and cast their ballots ,” Wolff said .

Biden isn ’ t the first presidential candidate to make a stop in Laguna this year . Back in late April , Nikki Honarkar Bostwick and her husband , Eric Bostwick , hosted a private fundraiser for presidential candidate Robert F . Kennedy Jr ., who is running as an Independent . Tickets for the event started at $ 1,500 .

After his stop in Laguna Beach , Biden is scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser in Piedmont , Calif ., outside of Oakland , hosted by Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan , and Buffy Wicks and Peter Ambler .

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