Laguna Niguel public meetings in 2025

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Laguna Niguel Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for February 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026

City Council

The council will consider adopting the Measure M2 annual expenditure report for fiscal year 2024‑2025 and authorizing the finance director to file it with the Orange County Transportation Authority. The council will also hold a public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a maintenance‑yard renovation at the El Niguel Country Club (23700 Clubhouse Drive). Staff recommends denying the appeal, upholding the commission’s approval, and refusing a refund of the appeal fee.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑1519 to adopt the Measure M2 FY 2024‑2025 expenditure report
• Authorize the City’s Finance Director to sign and file the report with the Orange County Transportation Authority
• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission’s approval of Site Development Permit Amendment SP96‑37A01 for a maintenance yard renovation at El Niguel Country Club, 23700 Clubhouse Drive
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑1518 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s decision
• Deny the request to refund the appeal fee to the appellant

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially recommend approval of active transportation enhancements for South Forbes Road. The agenda includes a consent calendar item for approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting
• Recommend approval of South Forbes Road active transportation enhancements
• Consider two-way stop-controlled intersection
• Consider marked pedestrian crosswalk
• Consider sidewalk gap closure and parking modification

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 25‑0002, which updates the municipal code sections governing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). The commission will determine whether the amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and will adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of the amendment. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 special meeting and standard reports.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 25‑0002 (ADU and JADU ordinance amendment) with CEQA exemption recommendation
• Approval of minutes for the Planning Commission special meeting of November 19, 2025

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The body will also receive a status report regarding special events, programs, facility rentals, and senior services.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Status report on parks and recreation special events, programs, activities, facility rentals, and senior services

City Council

The council will consider the consent calendar, adopt a records‑retention policy, and hold a public hearing to adopt new building and fire code ordinances. It will also approve a multi‑year maintenance services agreement for citywide street striping. A previously scheduled bus‑shelter construction contract has been removed from the agenda.

• Waive reading of all ordinances on the consent calendar.
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑1516 for retention and destruction of obsolete records.
• Award Maintenance Services Agreement to J & S Striping Company, Inc. ($317,125 FY 2025‑26, $326,637 FY 2026‑27, $336,436 FY 2027‑28).
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2025‑237 and 2025‑238 adopting 2025 California Building and Fire Codes.
• Removal of the Bus Shelter Replacement Project contract (Cash Contract No. 24‑08) from the agenda.

Youth Committee

The regularly scheduled Youth Committee meetings for December 4, 2025, and January 1, 2026, have been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of December 4, 2025 meeting
• Cancellation of January 1, 2026 meeting
• Special Meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Laguna Niguel Traffic and Transportation Commission for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 25-0002, which updates rules for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and seeks a CEQA exemption. After hearing testimony, the Commission will determine the amendment is exempt from CEQA and adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval. The meeting also includes a workshop on a Minor Use Permit (CUP 25-0007) and Site Development Permit amendment (SP 06-10A01) for Memorial Care to use the former Walgreens building in Town Center, with no formal action planned.

• Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 25-0002 (ADUs and JADUs) – public hearing, CEQA exemption, recommendation to City Council (Resolution No. 25-08).
• Workshop on Minor Use Permit CUP 25-0007 and Site Development Permit Amendment SP 06-10A01 for Memorial Care to occupy former Walgreens building in Town Center (no formal action).
• Approval of minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of October 18, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider approvals for street improvement design services and federal transportation funding certification.

• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Amendment No. 2 to agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Alicia Parkway Street Improvement Plans for $77,905
• Proposed 15% contingency of $11,686 for Alicia Parkway project
• Resolution No. 2025-1513 certifying resources for FFY 2026/27 – 2031/32 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
• Investment Report as of September 30, 2025

Military Support Committee

The Military Support Committee will receive and file the Foundation Financial Report and the City Military Support Committee Account report. It will approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss and approve several check requests for holiday events, each not to exceed the stated dollar limits. It will also review a proposal to cancel the December 15, 2025 regular meeting and consider feedback from a member survey.

• Approve check request for Holiday Parade Brunch – not to exceed $500.00
• Approve check request for Holiday Parade Shuttle Bus – not to exceed $500.00
• Approve check request for 1st Marine Regiment Holiday Party – not to exceed $2,500.00
• Approve check request for USS Stockdale Holiday Party – not to exceed $2,000.00
• Approve check request for Holiday Toy Drive – not to exceed $2,550.00

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a public hearing on the General Plan Update (GPA 23‑01) and its Environmental Impact Report (EIR 24‑01). Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution 2025‑1514 to certify the EIR and adopt Resolution 2025‑1515 to approve the General Plan amendment. The Council will consider public testimony before voting on the resolutions.

• Public hearing on Laguna Niguel General Plan Update (GPA 23‑01) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR 24‑01)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑1514 to certify the EIR and adopt CEQA findings
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑1515 to approve General Plan Amendment GPA 23‑01

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meetings on November 11, November 25, and December 23, 2025, have been canceled. No agenda items were discussed. The next regular meeting is set for December 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Laguna Niguel Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission meeting set for November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm was cancelled. A regular meeting is now scheduled for December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

Youth Committee

The Youth Committee will review updates from four subcommittees. The body is expected to vote on and select specific community service, environmental sustainability, wellness, and youth event programs for the current school year.

• Vote to select two community service programs
• Vote to select two environmental sustainability and wellness programs
• Vote on marketing and outreach subcommittee initiatives
• Vote to select the annual Youth Committee event
• Approval of October 2, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Laguna Niguel General Plan Amendment GPA 23-01 and the accompanying Environmental Impact Report EIR 24-01. After testimony, the Commission will adopt two resolutions: one recommending the City Council certify the EIR and adopt CEQA findings, and another recommending the City Council approve the General Plan amendment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 commission meeting.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 23-01 (Laguna Niguel General Plan Update)
• Public hearing on Environmental Impact Report EIR 24-01 (SCH No. 2025050495)
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-06 recommending City Council certify EIR 24-01 and adopt CEQA findings
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-07 recommending City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA 23-01
• Approval of minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2025

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will meet to review a presentation on the City of Laguna Niguel Local Roadway Safety Plan. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2025.

• Review of the Local Roadway Safety Plan
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider a range of items, including routine consent calendar approvals and the adoption of building code ordinances. Council members will vote on a $75,000 grant for community services and cultural arts programs, a second reading of an ordinance banning kratom and nitrous oxide sales, and a professional services contract with Dudek for a vegetation management study. The meeting also includes discussion of the La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Permanent Repair Project, which proposes roadway, bikeway, pedestrian, and roundabout improvements and seeks a categorical CEQA exemption.

• Adopt Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238 to adopt 2025 California building, fire, and related codes by reference
• Approve $75,000 city grant funding for community services, cultural arts programs, and special events/school‑based activity sponsorships
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-236 prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom and nitrous oxide products
• Award Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for Defensible Space and Vegetation Management Study, not‑to‑exceed $72,762 (plus 20% contingency up to $87,314)
• Approve Community Preferred Alternative for La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Permanent Repair Project, including lane additions, Class IV bikeways, roundabouts, and CEQA categorical exemption

Military Support Committee

The Military Support Committee will receive financial reports, approve minutes from the September meeting, and discuss fundraising plans for 2026. The body will also consider a check request for the USS Stockdale Halfway Celebration.

• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting
• Receive Foundation Financial Report for USS Stockdale
• Discuss and approve check request for USS Stockdale Halfway Celebration, not to exceed $500.00
• Discuss fundraising for 2026
• Receive reports from 1st Marine Regiment, USS Stockdale, and 1% Assault Helicopter Battalion representatives

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit amendment to replace a maintenance facility at El Niguel Country Club. The body will also hold a workshop for a pending application regarding the former Walgreens building in Town Center.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit Amendment SP 96-37A01 to replace the maintenance facility at 23700 Clubhouse Drive
• Workshop on Minor Use Permit CUP 25-0007 and Site Development Permit Amendment SP 06-10A01 for Memorial Care to occupy the former Walgreens building in Town Center
• Proposed cancellation of Planning Commission meetings on November 11, November 25, and December 23, 2025

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission will consider the adoption of the General Parks Use Policy. The meeting also includes a project update from the Public Works Department and a status report on senior services and facility rentals.

• Review and adoption of the Parks and Recreation General Parks Use Policy
• Public Works Department update on park and facility projects
• Status report on special events, programs, facility rentals, and senior services
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a public hearing on a property tax correction with Laguna Hills and discuss a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the sale and distribution of Kratom and nitrous oxide products. The council will also consider a resolution opposing Proposition 50 and approve routine consent‑calendar items such as warrants, payroll and the investment report. A closed‑session legal counsel conference on anticipated litigation will be held before the public session.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2025-1511 for property tax correction between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2025-236 to prohibit sale/distribution of Kratom and nitrous oxide products, to be placed on Oct 21 agenda
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-1512 opposing Proposition 50
• Consent calendar items: warrants, payroll summary register, investment report (as of Aug 31, 2025), and meeting minutes
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)

Youth Committee

The Youth Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also appoint members to four specific subcommittees and discuss participation in the ENGAGE Volunteer Fair.

• Election of Youth Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of members to Community Service Programs Subcommittee
• Appointment of members to Environmental Sustainability and Wellness Subcommittee
• Appointment of members to Marketing and Outreach Subcommittee
• Appointment of members to Youth Events Subcommittee

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee will review grant applications for community services, cultural arts, and special events. The committee will also review requests for the school-based activity grant program. Recommendations from these reviews will be sent to the City Council.

• Review of Community Services/Cultural Arts/Special Event Grant Applications for FY 2025-2026
• Review of School-Based Activity Grant Program requests for high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools for FY 2025-2026

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider a staff recommendation to receive the Mayor’s State of the City presentation, which is to be delivered by the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is a special session called by the Mayor and includes a public comment procedure. No other agenda items are listed.

• State of the City Presentation – staff recommends Council receive the Mayor’s address

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider and vote on the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Permanent Repair Project, with staff recommending approval of the community preferred alternative that adds roundabouts and Class IV on‑street separated bike lanes. The commission will also recommend that the City Council adopt this alternative.

• Approve minutes of the Regular Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting on August 27, 2025
• Approve staff’s recommendation of the community preferred alternative for La Paz Road, including roundabouts
• Approve staff’s recommendation to have the City Council approve the same La Paz Road alternative

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on September 23, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The special meeting of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including warrants, payroll, investment reports and meeting minutes, and will vote to approve them. Staff will recommend approval of the plans and specifications for the Bus Shelter Replacement Project (Cash Contract No. 24‑08) and authorize advertising the project for bids. The council will also authorize submission of the 2024‑2025 Community Development Block Grant performance report to HUD. Finally, the council will discuss and vote on adopting the City of Laguna Niguel Active Transportation Plan.

• Approve plans and specifications for the Bus Shelter Replacement Project, Cash Contract No. 24‑08
• Authorize staff to advertise the Bus Shelter Replacement Project for bids
• Authorize submission of the 2024‑2025 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD
• Adopt the City of Laguna Niguel Active Transportation Plan
• Approve consent‑calendar items: warrants, payroll summary register, investment reports, and August 19 meeting minutes

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee will receive and file the Foundation Financial Report and the City Military Support Committee Account report, and approve the minutes from the August 18 meeting. It will hear reports from military units and sub‑committees, and discuss and approve a $5,000 check request for the 1st Marine Regiment 250% Birthday Ball. The meeting also includes a chair report and an adjournment.

• Approve a check request of $5,000 for the 1st Marine Regiment 250% Birthday Ball
• Receive and file the Laguna Niguel Military Support Foundation Financial Report
• Receive and file the City Military Support Committee Account report
• Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 18, 2025
• Hear sub‑committee reports on July 4 Celebration, Baby Care Packages, Car Washes, Holiday Parade, Toy Drive, and other activities

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to raise the number of permitted service bays at the Hyundai dealership on 28432 Camino Capistrano from 16 to 19. After hearing testimony, the Commission is set to adopt Resolution No. 25-04, approving the Site Development Permit Amendment SP97‑19A04 and Use Permit Amendment UP11‑20A01 and finding the action not subject to CEQA. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 25-04 to approve Site Development Permit Amendment SP97‑19A04 and Use Permit Amendment UP11‑20A01 for 28432 Camino Capistrano (Hyundai) to increase service bays from 16 to 19
• Approval of minutes for the Planning Commission meeting held on June 10, 2025

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission will review and vote on a proposed update to the General Parks Use Policy. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a status report on special events and senior services.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of updated Parks and Recreation General Parks Use Policy
• Review of 2025 Summer Season Youth & Family Programs
• Status report on special events, programs, and facility rentals

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will discuss the City of Laguna Niguel Active Transportation Plan. Staff recommends the commission receive the plan and recommend its adoption by the City Council.

• Recommendation for City Council to adopt the Active Transportation Plan
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes