Laguna Hills, California

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Traffic Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

Traffic Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Traffic Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will receive a presentation and review petitions for establishing Residential Permit Parking Districts on 13 streets including Camberwell, Hendon, and Calle Carmel. Commissioners will also discuss citywide speed concerns and the Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the Sheriff's Department and City Engineer.

• Review of petitions for proposed Residential Permit Parking Districts on Camberwell Street, Hendon Street, Calle Carmel, Via Balboa, Avenida Avalon, Luton Street, Costeau Street, Salford Street, Derby Circle, York Circle, Sunset Place West, Sunset Place East, and Sunset Place
• Discussion of citywide speed-related traffic concerns and Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy No. 350
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session and public hearing regarding a request by MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC. The proposal seeks to modify the previously approved Village at Laguna Hills project for residential, condominium, and commercial use.

• Request to subdivide 10 existing lots into 27 lots via Amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19123
• Proposed amendment to Urban Village Specific Plan
• Review of Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. USE-0239-2025
• Approval of Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permits, Master Sign Program, and Parking Use Permit
• Project locations include 24001 Avenida de la Carlota #B, 23451 Calle de la Louisa, 24162 Ronda del Rossmoor, and 24100, 24126, 24155 and 24300 Laguna Hills Mall

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint public hearing to discuss modifications to the redevelopment of the former Laguna Hills Mall site. The body will also consider several public works contracts and a weed abatement cost report.

• Proposed modifications to the Village at Laguna Hills project at 24001 Avenida de la Carlota #B and other mall site parcels
• Construction contract for Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive median modification awarded to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $149,000.00
• Ratification of the July 14, 2026 Warrant Register in the amount of $781,370.85
• Public hearing to confirm the 2026 Weed Abatement Cost Report
• Final retention payments for Community Center electrical improvements ($14,274.11) and Street Name Signs project ($11,855.00)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to extend a temporary moratorium on new or expanded massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days pending zoning code updates. The council will also vote on a three-year, $600,000 security patrol contract with High Level Security Solutions and approve a $774,991.86 warrant register. Other items include rejecting and re-bidding a street rehabilitation project, reviewing survey results on converting a roller hockey rink to pickleball courts, and removing an overnight parking restriction on Laguna Hills Drive.

• Urgency ordinance extending moratorium on new massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days
• Three-year, $600,000 amended security patrol agreement with High Level Security Solutions
• Ratification of warrant register for $774,991.86
• Review of community survey results on converting roller hockey rink to pickleball courts at Community Center (CIP 514)
• Rejection of all bids for citywide pavement rehabilitation project (CIP 101-M) and re-advertisement for bids

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council/Planning Agency will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: a continuation for a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road and a new request for a private high school (Ronald Reagan Secondary School) at 23293 South Pointe Drive. The Council will also ratify a $705,743.95 warrant register, adopt resolutions for the November 2026 general municipal election, and approve the FY 2026-2027 Civic Center budget. Several consent calendar items include amendments to street sweeping, maintenance, and traffic signal service agreements.

• Conditional Use Permit for Ronald Reagan Secondary School (private high school) at 23293 South Pointe Drive
• Continuation of Conditional Use Permit for veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road
• Ratification of warrant register for $705,743.95
• Approval of resolutions calling for and consolidating the November 2026 general municipal election
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Civic Center Budget

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and beautification projects. The body is scheduled to review the Laguna Hills Drive Median Landscape Project and a tree preservation policy.

• Laguna Hills Drive Median Landscape Project
• Tree Preservation Policy and correspondence with HOAs
• Approval of April 13 and April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive and file pre-event reports for the 2026 4th of July Celebration and the 2026 Summer Series, a post-event verbal report on the Memorial Day races, and an update on America250. The only action item is approval of minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

• Verbal report on 2026 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, 10K honoring USMC Team Darkhorse
• Receive and file 2026 4th of July Celebration pre-event report
• Receive and file 2026 Summer Series pre-event report
• Receive and file America250 Celebration update
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2026 regular meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider an urgency ordinance to pause new or expanded massage businesses. The body will also review a permit for a veterinary hospital and various city maintenance contracts.

• Proposed urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new or expanded massage establishments
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0250-2025 for a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road
• Maintenance Services Agreement for termite fumigation at Laguna Hills Civic Center with CDS Services, Inc. for $86,895
• Ratification of Warrant Register for May 2, 2026, to May 14, 2026, in the amount of $1,168,222.86
• Adoption of street maintenance projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 funded by SB 1

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss e-bike safety educational opportunities and recommend options to City Council. They will also analyze multi-way stop control warrants at the intersections of Aliso Hills Drive with El Segundo Street and La Cienega Street. The meeting includes approval of the April 30 special meeting minutes and informational reports from the Sheriff's Department and City Engineer.

• Discuss e-bike safety educational opportunities and recommend implementation options to City Council
• Multi-way stop control warrants analysis for Aliso Hills Drive and El Segundo Street, and Aliso Hills Drive and La Cienega Street
• Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2026, Special Meeting
• Verbal report from the Sheriff's Department
• Verbal report from the City Engineer

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council/Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on ordering weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement on specified parcels. They will also consider authorizing advertisement for bids on the Local Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 101-M) and approving new street pole banner designs. The consent calendar includes ratification of a $1,019,308.73 warrant register and adoption of a records retention resolution. Several proclamations and presentations are scheduled.

• Public hearing on 2026 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement order
• Authorization to advertise for construction of Local Street Rehabilitation Project, CIP 101-M
• Ratification of Warrant Register for $1,019,308.73
• Approval of 2026 street pole banner designs
• Proclamation for Drowning Prevention Awareness (May–August)

The council approved the Local Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 101‑M) and authorized advertising for bids. It also adopted the consent calendar, waiving readings, approving prior meeting minutes, ratifying a $1,019,308.73 warrant register, and adopting a records‑retention resolution. A weed‑abatement resolution and new street‑banner designs were also approved.

• Approved Local Street Rehabilitation Project CIP 101‑M and bid advertisement (4-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including waiver of readings and minutes approvals (unanimous)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,019,308.73 (unanimous)
• Adopted records‑retention resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Center banner as‑is, Welcome banner with added LH, and Celebrating America 250 banner edit (unanimous)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The regular May 11, 2026 meeting of the Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

General

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will receive a presentation on the Citywide Safety Action Plan and will discuss a recommendation to hold a strategic planning workshop on traffic and parking issues. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for review and feedback.

• Review of Laguna Hills Citywide Safety Action Plan (presentation)
• Recommendation to conduct a strategic planning workshop on traffic‑related concerns
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• General presentations
• Administrative reports

General

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session to discuss No Net Loss requirements from Government Code Section 65863 regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). They will also review additional site selection criteria for lower-income housing. Staff will receive direction on strategies to accommodate regional housing needs.

• Joint study session on No Net Loss requirements per Government Code Section 65863
• Discussion of site selection criteria for lower-income housing sites
• Part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element 2021-2029 process
• Staff direction on housing site selection strategies

The City Council/Planning Agency voted to increase density to 80 dwelling units per acre on existing sites, raise the minimum to 30 dwelling units per acre, and identify sites D, E, and F as preferred locations. The motion passed with unanimous support. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved increase to 80 DU/acre on existing sites (unanimous)
• Approved minimum density of 30 DU/acre (unanimous)
• Approved designation of sites D, E, and F as favored (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, setting new development processing fees and other city rates and charges. Other items include approving a law enforcement services agreement with Orange County for FY 2026/2027, authorizing bid advertisements for park improvements at five parks (Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, Veeh Ranch), and joining a regional traffic signal synchronization project on Alicia Parkway. The council will also consider an ordinance to mark parallel parking spaces on city streets including Via Lomas.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Fee Schedule for FY 2026/2027 (public hearing)
• Approval of law enforcement services agreement with Orange County for FY 2026/2027
• Authorization to advertise for bids for park improvements at Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, and Veeh Ranch Parks (CIP 241)
• Authorization to sign cooperative agreement for Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
• Ordinance authorizing parallel parking lines on city streets including Via Lomas

The council unanimously approved the County of Orange Law Enforcement Services Agreement, authorizing the mayor to sign the contract. It also adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 allowing the city engineer to mark parallel parking spaces, and approved a revised comprehensive fee schedule that removes the field‑lighting fee for resident non‑profits. Additionally, the council authorized advertising and bidding for park improvements (CIP 241) and an acceleration lane median modification (CIP 303) with CEQA exemptions.

• Approved County of Orange Law Enforcement Services Agreement; Mayor authorized to sign (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 for parallel parking line marking (4‑1)
• Adopted revised Comprehensive Fee Schedule, removing field‑lighting fee for resident non‑profits (5‑0)
• Approved and filed Development Application Status Report (5‑0)
• Approved and filed Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report (5‑0)
• Authorized signing of Alicia Parkway RTSSP Cooperative Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved plans, specs, and bid advertisement for park improvements (CIP 241) with CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Approved plans, specs, and bid advertisement for Acceleration Lane Median Island Modification (CIP 303) with CEQA exemption (4‑1)

General

The Events, Communication and Beautification Committee is holding a special meeting. The primary item for discussion is the use of street pole banners.

• Discussion of street pole banners

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider appointing Colin Burns of Harper & Burns, LLP as Interim City Attorney. The body is also reviewing parking regulations near Beckenham Park and Via Lomas, as well as initiating the 2026 weed abatement program.

• Appointment of Colin Burns as Interim City Attorney via agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP
• Ratification of Warrant Register for March 14 to April 3, 2026, in the amount of $545,140.90
• Proposed no overnight parking zone (10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.) on streets surrounding Beckenham Park
• Initiation of 2026 Weed Abatement Program with a public hearing set for May 12, 2026
• Proposed ordinance to allow the City Engineer to mark parallel parking spaces, including Via Lomas

The City Council approved the consent calendar and ratified a $545,140.90 warrant register. It adopted a weed‑abatement resolution, a no‑overnight‑parking zone around Beckenham Park, and authorized the mayor to sign a DMV/Donate Life proclamation. Council members also appointed Colin Burns as interim city attorney and approved a consulting agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0)
• Ratified $545,140.90 warrant register
• Adopted Weed Abatement Program resolution
• Adopted No Overnight Parking resolution around Beckenham Park (3‑0)
• Appointed Colin Burns as interim city attorney and authorized contract with Harper & Burns, LLP (4‑0)
• Waived reading and received staff report on parallel parking ordinance (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Directed development of disposal policy for retired street name signs (4‑0)
• Sent Street Pole Banner design item to Events, Beautification, and Communication Committee (4‑0)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication and Beautification Committee will approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. It will discuss upcoming events and public outreach efforts. The committee will review the Tree Preservation Policy and past HOA correspondence. It will also consider developing murals adjacent to Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive.

• Approval of minutes for the March 9, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of upcoming events
• Discussion of public outreach
• Review of the Tree Preservation Policy and HOA correspondence
• Development of murals adjacent to Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a special meeting and study session. The primary item is a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Interim City Attorney.

• Closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim City Attorney

The City Council convened a special meeting on April 2, 2026. No public comments were received. The council recessed to closed session, reported no items, and adjourned without any decisions or approvals.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session to discuss No Net Loss requirements under Government Code Section 65863 for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021‑2029). The session will include a presentation and will seek staff direction on housing site‑selection strategies for lower‑income households. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda item is for discussion and guidance.

• Joint study session on No Net Loss requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021‑2029)
• Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings

The City Council and Planning Agency held a study session on No Net Loss requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Staff and consultants presented the compliance program and answered questions. No votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned to a follow‑up session on April 14, 2026.

• Adjourned meeting to April 14, 2026 (no vote)
• Directed De Novo Planning Group to evaluate presented sites and report in about one month

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider and vote to approve the minutes of its February 4, 2026 regular meeting. It will also receive a series of reports and presentations, including an employee recognition, general park updates, facility reservation data, and post‑event summaries for several community activities. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and no new actions or decisions are proposed.

• Approval of minutes for the February 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Employee of the Quarter – Winter 2026 presentation for Robert Ryan
• General Parks Update verbal report
• Facility Reservation Report for 2026
• Post‑event reports for Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance, Hoppin' Hills, Senior Games, Memorial Day races, and America250 program

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also voted to receive and file the 2026 Adult Sports Leagues report, the Daddy‑Daughter Dinner Dance post‑event report, the Hoppin' Hills event presentation, the South Orange County Senior Games update, the Memorial Day race pre‑event report, and the America250 program update, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Adult Sports Leagues report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance report (4-0)
• Received oral presentation for 2026 Hoppin' Hills event (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 South Orange County Senior Games update (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Memorial Day Half Marathon pre‑event report (4-0)
• Received and filed America250 in Laguna Hills program update (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider budget amendments for specific infrastructure projects and approve a waste disposal agreement with the County of Orange. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a freeway pylon sign project and a discussion on a proposed meeting curfew policy.

• Approval of FY 25-27 Biennial Budget Amendments
• Approval of Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with County of Orange
• Public hearing on Oakbrook Village Freeway Pylon Sign
• Discussion on Proposed City Council Meeting Curfew
• Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, waived reading of all agenda ordinances, and ratified a $1,425,679.37 warrant register. It also approved FY 2025‑27 budget amendments, the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) agreement, and a stormwater permit agreement. The Planning Agency exempted a new Oakbrook Village pylon sign from CEQA and adopted a banner program design option. Council members directed staff to draft a meeting‑curfew policy.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous AYES: Caskey, Mathis, Pezold, Sweeney, Wheeler)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (unanimous)
• Ratified March 24, 2026 Warrant Register for $1,425,679.37 (unanimous)
• Authorized FY 2025‑27 Biennial Budget amendments for encroachment permits, Cabot Road signal improvements, CR&R donation, Avenida de la Carlota pavement, Planner position, and Paseo de Valencia active‑transport elements (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with County of Orange (unanimous)
• Approved Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement (unanimous)
• Planning Agency found Oakbrook Village pylon sign project CEQA‑exempt and adopted Resolution PA2026-03-24-1 (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation for Banner Program option 1 and directed final designs to Council (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will meet to review traffic conditions on Grissom Road, Wilkes Place, Beckenham Street, and Greenfield Drive, as well as a residential permit parking request for Camberwell Street. The Commission will also discuss adding Greenfield Drive to a speed-feedback radar trailer list and increasing police enforcement.

• Review of traffic conditions on Grissom Road and Wilkes Place
• Review of residential permit parking request for Camberwell Street
• Review of parking conditions on Beckenham Street
• Review of traffic conditions on Greenfield Drive
• Review of radar trailer locations list

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2026 meeting. It also approved a series of traffic‑calming actions on Grissom Road, a mail‑in parking‑permit program for Camberwell Street, a no‑overnight‑parking rule around Beckenham Park, and added Greenfield Drive to the speed‑feedback radar schedule. All motions passed with five AYES and no NOES or abstentions.

• Approved Jan. 21, 2026 Traffic Commission minutes (5 AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved speed‑reduction markings, signage, rumble strips/RPMs, and a “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” sign on Grissom Road (5 AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved mail‑in ballot parking permit program for Camberwell Street area (5 AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved “No Overnight Parking” around Beckenham Park (5 AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved adding Greenfield Drive to radar‑trailer deployment list and a 90‑day speed survey with increased police enforcement (5 AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved receipt and filing of the Radar Trailer Locations List report (5 AYES, 0 NOES)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency meeting on March 10, 2026 will consider routine consent‑calendar items such as minutes, a warrant register for $741,572.43, and a final payment of $9,558 for a curb‑ramp grant project. Council members will vote on an amendment to the contract with De Novo Planning Group, adding $136,857 in expenses and $50,000 in revenue. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and is set to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a community care (drug‑abuse and alcoholism recovery) facility at 23297 South Pointe Drive, finding it exempt from CEQA. Additional agenda items include approval of an Economic Development Program, a new Principal Planner classification, and updates to city staff salary ranges.

• Consent calendar: ratify warrant register for $741,572.43
• Authorize final payment of $9,558 for FY25/26 Community Development Block Grant curb‑ramp project
• Amend De Novo Planning Group agreement – add $136,857 expense and $50,000 revenue
• Public hearing and approval of Conditional Use Permit for Manifest Behavioral Health facility at 23297 South Pointe Drive, CEQA exemption
• Approve proposed Economic Development Program for the city

The council approved the consent calendar and ratified a $741,572.43 warrant register. It adopted a resolution calling for an "18 No Exceptions" law to end child marriage. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a drug‑abuse recovery facility and exempted it from CEQA. Additional actions included amending the De Novo Planning Group agreement, authorizing final payment for a curb‑ramp grant, and adopting an economic‑development program and a principal planner classification.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous AYES: Caskey, Mathis, Pezold, Sweeney, Wheeler)
• Ratified Warrant Register for $741,572.43 (unanimous AYES)
• Amended De Novo Planning Group agreement – recognize $50,000 revenue and appropriate $136,857 expense (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized final payment of $9,558.00 for FY25/26 Community Development Block Grant curb‑ramp project (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03-10-1 committing to end child marriage (unanimous AYES)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0231-2025 for Manifest Behavioral Health and found project CEQA‑exempt (unanimous AYES)
• Approved proposed Economic Development Program (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03-10-2 establishing Principal Planner classification, salary range and benefits (unanimous AYES)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. It will discuss the 2026 events calendar, event locations, the Memorial Day Marathon partner selection, and public outreach. The committee will also discuss beautification items including juniper removal on Paseo de Valencia, sycamore trees at several streets, and mural development near Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive.

• Approval of minutes for the February 9, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion of the 2026 Events Calendar
• Discussion of Juniper Removal on Paseo de Valencia
• Discussion of Sycamore Trees at Sunset Place, Oso Parkway, La Paz Road, Cabot Road
• Discussion of mural development adjacent to Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and conditionally approve a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Permit, Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Parking Use Permit for the Terravita project, a 480‑unit residential development on parcels at Mill Creek Drive and Ridge Route Drive. The agency will also find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Assembly Bill 130. Additional agenda items include routine consent‑calendar approvals, a professional services agreement for active‑transportation enhancements, and minor licensing and parking‑marking proposals.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map/Site Development Permit/Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit/Parking Use Permit No. 0209-2025 (Terravita) for a 480‑unit residential project on parcels at 23272‑23332 Mill Creek Drive and 24461‑24411 Ridge Route Drive
• Award Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements, amount $817,298
• Proposed installation of painted parallel parking space markings on Via Lomas
• Approve license agreements for 24031 El Toro Road, Suites 250A‑E, with authority for the City Manager to modify and execute
• Ratify February 24, 2026 Warrant Register for the period Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2026, in the amount $1,303,066.31

The City Council approved its consent calendar, removing items 4.2, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.9, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $817,298 professional services agreement for active‑transportation enhancements and ratified a $1,303,066.31 warrant register. The Planning Agency held a public hearing and conditionally approved the Terravita 480‑unit residential development, finding it exempt from CEQA, with a 4‑1 vote. The agency continued the Via Lomas parking‑space marking item to a future meeting.

• Consent Calendar approved, removing items 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9 (5-0)
• Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for $817,298 approved (5-0)
• License agreements for 24031 El Toro Road suites approved (as part of consent calendar)
• Parking space markings on Via Lomas continued to future meeting (5-0)
• Development Application Status Report received and filed (5-0)
• Minutes for Feb 10 Special Meeting approved after amendment (4-1)
• Terravita 480‑unit housing project conditionally approved, CEQA exemption granted (4-1)
• Warrant Register ratified for $1,303,066.31 approved (as part of consent calendar)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will conduct a workshop to provide staff direction for the annual 4th of July Celebration. The discussion includes potential event enhancements to recognize the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• Workshop regarding 4th of July Celebration planning and 250th anniversary enhancements

The council met in a closed session to receive an oral report from Community Services Director Gannon on planning the annual 4th of July Celebration and possible enhancements for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into a closed session. The session is dedicated to conferences with legal counsel regarding two potential cases of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding two potential litigation cases

The council met in open session at 4:00 p.m., entered closed session at 6:19 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation, and reconvened with no reportable action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss a residential development project and 4th of July fireworks options. The body will also ratify a warrant register and elect officers for the Public Improvement Corporation.

• Public hearing for a 36-unit residential development at 23161 Mill Creek Drive
• Ratification of February 10, 2026 Warrant Register in the amount of $954,423.41
• Selection and approval of options for the 2026 4th of July Fireworks Display
• Election of 2026 officers for the Public Improvement Corporation
• Discussion of 2026-2028 Half Marathon, 5k and 10k Honoring USMC Dark Horse Battalion Medal Series design

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously, ratifying a $954,423.41 warrant register. The Planning Agency approved a vesting tentative tract map and site development permit for a 36‑unit residential project at 23161 Mill Creek Drive (4‑1 vote). The Council also approved Option 3 for the 2026 4th of July fireworks display (5‑0 vote) and gave direction on the 2026‑2028 Half Marathon design. Student liaisons were appointed.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (as part of consent calendar)
• Ratified February 10, 2026 Warrant Register for $954,423.41 (as part of consent calendar)
• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map / Site Development Permit No. USE‑0211‑2025 for 36‑unit project at 23161 Mill Creek Drive (4‑1)
• Approved 2026 4th of July Fireworks Display Option 3 (5‑0)
• Provided direction on 2026‑2028 Half Marathon, 5k and 10k design (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons Katherine Armstrong and Peyton Edberg
• Approved minutes for January 27, 2026 meeting (as part of consent calendar)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will discuss the 2026 events calendar and the use of 2025 CR&R donations. The body will also review beautification requests for Laguna Terrace and various city planting standards.

• 2026 Events Calendar and prioritization of activities using 2025 CR&R Donation
• Proposed murals on Ridge Route and adjacent to the Tiller House
• Establishment of an Arts Commission in Laguna Hills
• Review of Laguna Hills Median and Parkway Improvements and Planting Standards
• Public Works Storage Yard at Alicia Parkway and Aliso Hills Drive

The Events, Communication, & Beautification Committee voted to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 regular meeting. The motion passed with two votes in favor and none against or abstaining. No other actions were decided; the committee only discussed upcoming events, communication items, and beautification projects. The meeting adjourned at 12:19 pm.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider a recommendation to hold a workshop that will guide staff in drafting an economic development plan for Laguna Hills. The workshop also proposes creating an economic development task force to promote business growth and community vitality. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Recommendation to conduct a workshop to develop an economic development plan and establish an economic development task force

The Laguna Hills City Council approved and conducted a workshop to give staff direction for preparing an economic development plan and to establish an economic development task force. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved and conducted workshop to direct staff on economic development plan and to establish a task force

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. It will approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The commission will receive a presentation recognizing part‑time Employee of the Quarter, Jeff Wesson, and will file several informational reports on recent and upcoming events.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes for the October 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Employee of the Quarter – Fall 2025 presentation for Jeff Wesson
• Filing of post‑event and pre‑event reports for holiday series, Daddy Daughter Dinner, Hoppin' Hills, and Senior Games

The Parks & Recreation Commission elected Michael Zozaya as Chair and Harry Huggins as Vice Chair, each by a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Additional items, including an employee recognition and several event reports, were received and filed with unanimous approval.

• Elected Michael Zozaya as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Harry Huggins as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Employee of the Quarter presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Sports Membership Update (5-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Holiday Event Series report (5-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance report (5-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Hoppin' Hills report (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will conduct a public hearing to conditionally approve the Oakbrook Plaza Senior Housing Project, including a parcel map, site development permit, precise plan, and parking use permit, and will find the project exempt from CEQA review. The Council will also consider routine consent items such as a $146,500 professional services agreement for traffic signal synchronization on Avenida de la Carlota, a 4th of July fireworks agreement, and ratification of a $1,989,367.79 warrant register. Additional items include a presentation on a potential residential recycling program and various administrative reports.

• Public hearing and conditional approval of Oakbrook Plaza Senior Housing Project (Parcel Map/Site Development Permit/Precise Plan/Parking Use Permit No. 0166-2023)
• Award of $146,500 Professional Services Agreement to Advantec Consulting Engineers for regional traffic signal synchronization on Avenida de la Carlota Corridor
• Approval of 2026 4th of July Fireworks Agreement with Garden State Fireworks
• Ratification of Warrant Register for Jan 2‑15 2026 in the amount of $1,989,367.79
• Presentation on potential Recycle From Home residential recycling program

The council voted 5‑0 to direct staff to implement the Recycle From Home residential recycling program. It also approved the consent calendar, including a waiver of reading, ratification of a $1,989,367.79 warrant register, a fireworks display agreement, and a $146,500 professional services agreement. The Planning Agency approved the Oakbrook Plaza senior housing project by a 3‑2 vote. All motions passed unanimously unless noted otherwise.

• Approved Recycle From Home residential recycling program (5-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register for Jan 2‑15 2026 in the amount $1,989,367.79 (5-0)
• Approved Fireworks Display Agreement with Garden State Fireworks (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement to Advantec Consulting Engineers for $146,500 (5-0)
• Approved removal and filing of items 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.9 on the consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved Oakbrook Plaza senior housing project, exempt from CEQA (3-2)
• Approved minutes for the Jan 13, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. It will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and receive several traffic and engineering reports. It will also consider a recommendation to install marked parallel‑parking “T” signs along Via Lomas.

• Election of a new Chair (Recommendation to elect a new Chair)
• Election of a new Vice Chair (Recommendation to elect a new Vice Chair)
• Approval of minutes for the November 19, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive and file the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits report
• Recommend to the City Council that marked parallel parking “T” signs be installed on Via Lomas

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will approve routine consent‑calendar items, including the $1,809,287.64 warrant register. It will consider a resolution to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for FY 2026‑2027 and a cooperative agreement for a pavement‑management project on Eastbound Santa Maria Avenue. The council will also vote on a service‑agreement with the City of Mission Viejo for homelessness outreach.

• Ratify January 13, 2026 Warrant Register for $1,809,287.64
• Adopt resolution to submit FY 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant application
• Approve cooperative agreement for Pavement Management Plan (Eastbound Santa Maria Avenue between Santa Vittoria Drive and Moulton Parkway)
• Approve Community Outreach and Engagement Services Agreement with the City of Mission Viejo for homelessness outreach
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee