Laguna Beach City Council
September 23, 2025

Is the land owned
by the City? No Action Required. City may notify property owner if EIPs listed species Does it involve the
eradication of an Emergent
Invasive Species?
Attempt mechanical removal first, then herbicide per
Treatment Protocol and Invasive Species Management
Flowchart (fuel mod contractor, Natures Image, is not
involved in this process)
Are Fire Safety
Standards Being
Met?
Use non-herbicide
protocols per Natures
Image Contract
(mechanical, manual
Removal)
It’s subject to Public
Works Usual nonglyphosate
maintenance
Is it regular
maintenance of a
fuel mod zone?
Staff will return to Council to
consider adjustments to
maintenance protocols and
contract
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Treatment Approach Flow Chart
Attachment 1
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