We the undersigned, wish to reiterate what both the City Council and Planning Commission heard loud and clear from the community and unanimously approved over a year ago:

Complete a safe access path to the fire road that connects Top of the World with Moulton Meadows. To access the start of this public paved fire road at the south end of the Top of the World community, hikers, bikers and school kids and families must traverse a long, steep dirt trail that is rutted, slippery and treacherous.

Because a private gate blocks access to this fire road---which is the only escape route off the Top of the World hilltop in times of emergencies, such as wild fires and other catastrophes--this dirt path is the only access point and it is critical to make it passable and safe at all times.

For the last several decades, Laguna Beach residents have tried all avenues to convince the City to make the necessary improvements before someone gets hurt or there’s a larger crisis. Please fix this short access trail immediately.