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Laguna and Toni Iseman , started a community campaign that said something like “ Don ’ t Pave Over Paradise .” After much negativity in the community , I gave up , believing that the timing wasn ’ t right , even though I ’ d warned the community of the increase of homes being built near Laguna Canyon Road . We stopped the project even though the plans had been done , the cost estimate , funding and EIR approved , and the project voted on by council . That was in 2013 .
Just prior to that time , my friend , former Mayor Paul Freeman , pushed the city manager and council to go to Five Points to demand remediation for the anticipated negative impact to Laguna of their projects . City Manager John Pietig negotiated that demand request , and the city received $ 6 million .
At my urging , in early 2014 , my co-chair of financing for the Village Entrance ( Bob Whalen ) and I met with the City Manager to discuss a possible purchase of the “ Christmas Tree Lot ” adjacent to the proposed Village Entrance site . He agreed , and we persuaded the city council to approve it . The cost was $ 6 million . It was my belief that if we ever built a Village Entrance garage with surface parking , this lot would be invaluable . In the meantime , it could be used for additional surface parking .
Five Points was entitled to build 10,566 homes at the Great Park . They are built . Others have built 14,387 housing units ( including apartments ) at the Great Park . The Irvine Company has built thousands of apartments / condos / homes at the Irvine Spectrum near the 133 and they ’ ll be adding 1,100 more apartment units in / near the Irvine Spectrum near the 133 .
I ask you , fellow Lagunatics : Where do you think they are going to the beach , and how are they ( or how will they ) get there ?
Elizabeth served the city for 18 years : 12 years as a City Councilmember , three terms as Mayor , and six years as a Planning Commissioner . Today , she is CEO of Laguna ADU , which helps seniors and others create 2nd living units on their properties .
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go with my gut . That ’ s what Olympic athletes do anyway . My gut tells me that synchronized diving and swimming started at home . Many of us have grown up with annoying brothers and sisters . Remember those early years when you asked your little brother or sister , “ How ’ s it going ?” And they answered , “ How ’ s it going ?” You ’ d say , “ Don ’ t do that ?” They would reply , “ Don ’ t do that .”
“ Oh , boy .” “ Oh , boy .” “ I ’ m going to box your ears .” “ I ’ m going to box your ears .”
Thankfully , most of us refrained from boxing their ears . These annoying siblings outgrew this mimicry stage . But a few future Olympians did not . They continued to follow their brothers and sisters and mimicked their every move . The best mimics go to the Olympics . The rest of us relied on restraining orders .
I go to the kitchen to get a Hershey bar . Advertisers are pushing s ’ mores . When I get back to the couch , a minivan full of day-trippers have taken my space . That will teach me to download the Laguna Beach parking application faster . Now I have a couch full of day trippers from Barstow . What should I do ? I decided to be hospitable . “ Can I get anybody a snack ?” All eight of them answer , “ Can I get anybody a snack ?” I smile at them . They smile back . Oh , this may work out just fine . Their favorite sport is synchronized snacking . They want to be just like Crantz .
Crantz tells the Indy that the hardest Olympic volunteer to keep is the guy who spots where the Javelin lands . Stick to synchronized diving .
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however , all ages are welcome . The Susi Q ’ s Care Management Department provides free consultation , education and practical resources through its Lifelong Laguna ( Aging-in-Place ) program , enabling seniors to stay safe , informed and independent .
For more information on The Susi Q , the portal to access the best of Laguna ’ s community resources , visit www . thesusiq . org . Scroll down to the bottom of the page to sign up for Living It Up , a monthly newsletter that will keep you informed about all the events and programs offered .
Call Christine Brewer at 949- 715-8105 to sign up for any of these classes or register by visiting thesusiq . org and clicking on classes / events and registration . Scroll down to find the direct registration link .
FOLEY TO LEAD WELLNESS WALK AT CRYSTAL COVE Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and Crystal Cove Conservancy will lead a wellness walk around Crystal Cove State Park on Wednesday , Aug . 13 , at 6:15 p . m . The public is invited to join Foley for exercise and conversation about community issues . The group will meet at the Los Trancos / Beachcomber parking lot . RSVP by emailing Jessica . Balli @ ocgov . com or at bit . ly / KFwellnesswalk .
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