The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 6 to pay $22 million and transfer ownership of some coastline property to the City of Laguna Beach.
The 1.2-mile strip of coastline in question includes Aliso, Camel Point, Laguna Royale, Table Rock, Thousand Steps, and West Street beaches, all within the city’s limits.
The transfer means all access points, amenities, parking lots and coastal areas will soon be under the city’s control.
Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett said the change was a “win-win” for both the county and city.
“I know $22 million seems like a lot for the transfer,” Barlett said. “But the county will actually break even in six to eight years and will save a substantial amount of money down the road that we can then invest in our other parks projects.”…