Laguna Hills public meetings in 2024

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will certify the November 5 municipal election results and elect new mayor and mayor pro tem. It will adopt several resolutions, including recognition of outgoing officials and updates to city attorney designations. The council will approve a Safe Streets for All grant, a civic center office lease, an NPDES consulting agreement, and a side‑street stop sign installation. Additional routine items on the consent calendar will be waived for full reading.

• Approve Safe Streets for All Grant: allocate $250,000 professional services, recognize $200,000 grant revenue, and transfer $50,000 for matching cost share
• Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement for NPDES Program Management with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure, Inc.
• Approve Civic Center Office Lease with The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. at 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 320
• Designate Luna Bonita Drive and La Serra intersection for a one‑way side street stop sign
• Declare former Globe Property (APN: 616-022-04) as Exempt Surplus Land

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results and reorganized, electing Joshua Sweeney as Mayor and Don Caskey as Mayor Pro Tempore. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $2.26 million warrant register, a lease agreement, and a Safe Streets grant, and introduced an ordinance on electronic signatures. All votes were unanimous except the mayoral election, which was 4-1.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing outgoing Council Member Janine Heft (5-0)
• Adopted resolution commending outgoing Mayor Dave Wheeler (5-0)
• Elected Joshua Sweeney as Mayor until December 9, 2025 (4-1)
• Elected Don Caskey as Mayor Pro Tempore until December 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $2,257,169.25 warrant register (5-0)
• Approved lease with The Financial Coaching Group for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 320 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on electronic and digital signatures (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss adjusting its meeting start time. The body will also review a tentative 2025 special events calendar and a 2024 pre-holiday events report.

• Proposed change of meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Review of Tentative 2025 Special Events Calendar
• Review of 2024 Pre-Holiday Events Report
• Approval of October 2, 2024, meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to change its regular meeting start time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., effective for future meetings. It also approved the October 2, 2024, minutes and received and filed reports on the tentative 2025 special events calendar and the 2024 pre-holiday events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved changing meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Received and filed tentative 2025 special events calendar (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 pre-holiday events report (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its September 18 meeting. It will receive and file reports on parking permit program technologies and on e‑bike regulations. The commission will recommend to the City Council the installation of a one‑way stop sign at the intersection of Luna Bonita Drive and La Serra Street. An informational verbal report from the Sheriff's Department will also be presented.

• Recommend installation of a one‑way stop sign at Luna Bonita Drive at La Serra Street
• Receive and file report on parking permit program technologies
• Receive and file report on adoption of e‑bike regulations
• Sheriff's Department verbal report (informational)
• Public comment period (up to 30 minutes total)

The Traffic Commission approved a recommendation to install a one-way stop sign on Luna Bonita Drive at La Serra Street, forwarding it to the City Council. They also received and filed reports on parking permit program technologies and e-bike regulations, with the e-bike discussion continued to the January meeting. The minutes from September 18, 2024, were approved.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 (4-0)
• Recommended to City Council installation of one-way stop sign on Luna Bonita Drive at La Serra Street (4-0)
• Received and filed report on parking permit program technologies (4-0)
• Received and filed report on e-bike regulations (3-1, with one abstention)
• Agreed to continue e-bike regulations discussion at January meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider design proposals for the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Darkhorse Memorial Bronze Sculpture. The council is asked to approve the "Five Figures on Patrol" design, authorize the mayor to sign the amended agreement with the artist, and allocate $307,000 from Public Art Funds to the project.

• Approve the "Five Figures on Patrol" design for the 3/5 Marines memorial
• Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement with the artist
• Allocate $307,000 of Public Art Funds to the memorial sculpture project

The Laguna Hills City Council approved the "Five Figures on Patrol Design" for the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Darkhorse Memorial Bronze Sculpture project. The council also authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement with the artist and approved a $307,000 budget allocation from Public Art Funds.

• Substitute motion for "Single Arch Design" failed (2-3)
• Approved the "Five Figures on Patrol Design" with location flexibility (4-1)
• Authorized Mayor to execute artist agreement and allocated $307,000 from Public Art Funds (4-1)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will vote on an ordinance to change the start time of regular meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The agenda also includes ratifying the November 12 warrant register for $579,749.66 and adopting several traffic‑signal and parking‑related resolutions. Additionally, the Council will review the City Manager’s compensation after the annual performance evaluation.

• Adopt ordinance changing City Council regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Ratify November 12, 2024 warrant register in the amount of $579,749.66
• Approve OCTA traffic signal synchronization projects on Avenida de la Carlota, La Paz Road, and Cabot Road
• Establish Alicia Place Neighborhood permit parking program and street‑sweeping no‑parking zone
• Create No Overnight Parking Zone on Mill Creek Drive (9 p.m.–6 a.m.)

The City Council approved a residential permit parking program for the Alicia Place neighborhood and established a no overnight parking zone on Mill Creek Drive. Both items were removed from the consent calendar for discussion. The Mill Creek Drive parking restriction was approved for a temporary six-month period, with a revisit scheduled for May 27, 2025. The council also ratified the warrant register and adopted an ordinance changing meeting start times to 6:00 p.m.

• Approved Alicia Place permit parking program (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved temporary no overnight parking zone on Mill Creek Drive for six months (4-0)
• Ratified warrant register for $579,749.66
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-3 changing regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Approved OCTA traffic signal synchronization projects via Resolution No. 2024-11-12-1
• Authorized cooperative agreement for Paseo de Valencia – Moulton Parkway project
• Authorized cooperative agreement with Laguna Woods for storm drain repairs on Ridge Route Drive

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to City Council Policies and Administrative Orders. The council will also meet in closed session for a performance review of the City Attorney.

• Comprehensive Review of City Council Policies and Administrative Orders
• Closed session: Annual Performance Review of the City Attorney

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved modifications to City Council Policy No. 101 and Policy No. 125. The changes were part of a comprehensive review of city policies and administrative orders. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changes to City Council Policy No. 101 (4-0)
• Approved changes to City Council Policy No. 125 (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will consider several routine consent items, including ratifying a $1,379,395.23 warrant register and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. It will vote to approve four on‑call environmental review consulting agreements, each limited to $500,000 for five years. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on Parking Use Permit No. 0183‑2024 for The Row‑Laguna Hills Commerce Center and seek a CEQA exemption. An ordinance to change the start time of regular council meetings will be introduced for first reading.

• Approve four Professional Services Agreements for Ascent Environmental, De Novo Planning Group, Dudek, and LSA Associates, each not to exceed $500,000 for five years
• Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution for Parking Use Permit No. 0183‑2024 for The Row‑Laguna Hills Commerce Center (addresses 23251‑23451 Avenida De La Carlota, 23461‑23641 Ridge Route Drive, 23501‑23562 Commerce Center Drive) with CEQA exemption
• Ratify the October 22, 2024 warrant register in the amount of $1,379,395.23
• Adopt resolution delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and approving an investment policy
• Introduce for first reading an ordinance amending the start time of City Council regular meetings

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $1.38M warrant register and four on-call environmental consulting agreements. The Planning Agency approved a joint parking use permit for The Row-Laguna Hills Commerce Center. The Council also introduced an ordinance to change regular meeting start time and directed staff to research expanding the public notice radius for development permits.

• Approved consent calendar including $1,379,395.23 warrant register (4-0)
• Approved four on-call environmental consulting agreements, $500,000 each (consent)
• Approved Parking Use Permit No. 0183-2024 for The Row-Laguna Hills Commerce Center (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to change regular meeting start time (5-0)
• Directed staff to research public notice radius for development permits (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a community workshop. This session focuses on sober living homes and recovery housing following requests from Merredith Hills residents.

• Community Workshop on Sober Living Homes and Recovery Housing

The City Council held a special meeting workshop to discuss sober living and recovery housing, prompted by resident requests from the Merredith Hills community. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only, with staff and the City Attorney responding to Council Member questions. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Held community workshop on sober living homes and recovery housing (no vote)
• No formal action taken on sober living homes or recovery housing

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will receive an update on the comprehensive review of its policies and administrative orders. Council members will consider the modifications and may give direction to staff on next steps. No formal action is scheduled beyond discussion of the review.

• Workshop item: Update on Comprehensive Review of City Council Policies and Administrative Orders – recommendation to review modifications and provide direction to staff

The City Council held a special meeting to review modifications to City Council Policies and Administrative Orders. After discussion, the council voted unanimously to continue the item to a future workshop, with no decisions made on the policy changes themselves.

• Continued policy review item to future workshop (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for pavement and curb ramp projects. Members will also discuss potential changes to meeting start times and the use of city property for a digital freeway billboard.

• Award of $5,565,584.00 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Paseo de Valencia, La Paz Road, and Alicia Parkway projects
• Four on-call environmental review consulting contracts not to exceed $500,000 each
• Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2022-189 for Laguna Hills Plaza Shopping Center at 24791-24901 Alicia Parkway
• Agreement with Spectrum Sports Management, Inc. for 2025-2027 Memorial Day Race Events
• Ratification of $264,099.54 warrant register for September 13 to September 26, 2024

The City Council approved a $5,565,584 construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for arterial pavement rehabilitation and curb ramp replacement, along with a $90,000 geotechnical services agreement. It also directed staff to draft an RFP for a digital freeway billboard on city-owned property, and to draft an ordinance changing regular meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. A consent item for four on-call environmental review agreements was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved $5,565,584 construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 professional services agreement with GMU Geotechnical, Inc. (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft RFP for digital freeway billboard on former Globe parcel (4-1)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance changing regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Continued on-call environmental review agreements to October 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $264,099.54 warrant register and parcel map (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on the Park Quality Control Program. The body will also review post-event reports for the 2024 summer concerts, movies, and the Third Annual Heritage Day Fall Festival.

• Park Quality Control Program update
• 2024 Summer Concerts and Movies Post-Event Report
• Third Annual Heritage Day Fall Festival verbal report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved minutes from three prior meetings and received and filed reports on the 2024 Summer Concerts and Movies and the Heritage Day Fall Festival. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes for August 7, 2024 Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes for September 16, 2024 Special Meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes for September 18, 2024 Special Meeting (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Summer Concerts and Movies post-event report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Heritage Day verbal report (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will vote on a proposed reader board at the corner of Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia, including approval of its conceptual design and allocation of $525,000 from General Fund Reserves to CIP No. 318. Council members will also receive a presentation on using the Former Globe parcel (APN 616-022-04) for a digital freeway billboard and provide direction to staff. Both items are presented as workshop recommendations during the special meeting.

• Approve conceptual design for a reader board at Alicia Parkway & Paseo de Valencia
• Allocate $525,000 from General Fund Reserves to CIP No. 318 for the reader board
• Establish CIP No. 318 for the reader board project
• Consider the Former Globe parcel (APN 616-022-04) as a site for a digital freeway billboard
• Receive presentation on digital billboard and provide staff direction

The City Council approved the conceptual design for a reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia, establishing CIP No. 318 and allocating $525,000 from General Fund Reserves. A motion to revert to the La Paz Road location failed 2-3. The council also continued discussion on a possible digital freeway billboard at the Former Globe parcel.

• Approved reader board conceptual design at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia (5-0)
• Established CIP No. 318 for the reader board project
• Authorized $525,000 budget allocation from General Fund Reserves to CIP No. 318
• Authorized staff to develop construction plans and documents
• Motion to revert to La Paz Road and Paseo de Valencia location failed (2-3)
• Continued item on digital freeway billboard at Former Globe parcel (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including ratifying a warrant register for $1,334,616.22. It will approve a Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with The Christmas Kings, waiving competitive bidding requirements. The Council will also approve an amendment to the OCTA traffic‑signal synchronization agreement and discuss policies on artificial turf versus natural grass. Additionally, a discussion on a potential ordinance banning nitrous‑oxide sales will be held.

• Ratify September 24, 2024 Warrant Register for $1,334,616.22
• Approve Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with The Christmas Kings, waiving competitive bidding
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with OCTA for Lake Forest Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
• Discuss policy to ban artificial turf on city‑owned property or encourage natural grass (Resolution No. 313)
• Discuss potential ordinance banning the sale of nitrous oxide (Mayor Wheeler recommendation)

The City Council approved a resolution establishing City Council Policy No. 313 to encourage planting natural grass on city properties, rather than banning artificial turf. The council also approved the consent calendar (with item 4.6 removed and separately approved), ratified a warrant register of $1,334,616.22, and tabled a discussion on a potential ordinance banning nitrous oxide sales. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09-24-1 encouraging natural grass planting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar with item 4.6 removed (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement C-9-1420 for traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,334,616.22 (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on potential nitrous oxide sales ban (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file reports proposing no‑parking on the north side of Los Alisos Boulevard, no overnight parking in the commercial/industrial area of North Laguna Hills, and no overnight parking on Mill Creek Drive. The commission will also consider a report on adopting e‑bike regulations. An informational verbal report from the Sheriff's Department will be presented.

• Receive and file report on proposed No Parking on north side of Los Alisos Boulevard
• Receive and file report on proposed No Overnight Parking in commercial/industrial area of North Laguna Hills
• Receive and file report on proposed No Overnight Parking on Mill Creek Drive
• Receive and file report on exploring adoption of E‑Bike regulations
• Approve minutes for July 17, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on community outreach efforts for park improvements at El Conejo and MacKenzie Parks. The meeting will also include a public comment period limited to thirty minutes.

• Presentation on community outreach for El Conejo and MacKenzie Parks
• Public comments limited to 30 minutes total
• Next meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024

The Parks and Recreation Commission received a presentation from David Volz Design Landscape Architects on community outreach for improvements at El Conejo and MacKenzie Parks. The commission provided feedback on each community-requested item for City Council consideration. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Received presentation on community outreach results for El Conejo and MacKenzie Parks
• Provided feedback on community-requested items for City Council consideration

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on community outreach efforts for park improvements at Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks. The meeting is a special session scheduled for September 16, 2024.

• Presentation on community outreach for Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks
• Public comments limited to 30 minutes total
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024

The Parks and Recreation Commission received a presentation from RJM Design Group on community outreach results for improvements at Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks. The commission provided feedback on each community-requested item for the City Council's consideration. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received presentation on community outreach for Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks
• Gave feedback on community-requested items for City Council consideration

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Permit, and Master Sign Program for a new Ralphs fuel station at 25594‑25632 Alicia Parkway. The agenda also includes a lease amendment with Fay Blix at 24031 El Toro Road, a $52,242.88 carpet replacement contract for the Community Center, an update to the Traffic Violator Apprehension Program fee, and a $525,000 allocation for a proposed reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia. Additional items cover routine consent calendar approvals, public comments, and reports from council members.

• Approve first amendment to Civic Center Office Lease with Fay Blix (24031 El Toro Road, Suite 301)
• Award $52,242.88 Public Works Construction Contract to Floor Covering Unlimited for Community Center carpeting replacement
• Approve response to Orange County Grand Jury report on e‑bikes
• Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution to update the City’s Traffic Violator Apprehension Program fee
• Planning Agency public hearing and resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit for new Ralphs Fuel Station at 25594‑25632 Alicia Parkway

The City Council and Planning Agency approved a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Permit, and Master Sign Program for a new Ralphs fuel station at 25594-25632 Alicia Parkway, with an added condition of approval. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a warrant register of $408,645.29, a lease amendment, a carpeting contract, and a policy update. A proposed reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved CUP/SDP/MSP for Ralphs fuel station at Alicia Town Center (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar with removals (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09-10-1 updating Public Facility Reservation & Use Policy (4-1)
• Approved first amendment to lease with Law Offices of Fay Blix (5-0)
• Awarded carpeting replacement contract to Floor Covering Unlimited, Inc. for $52,242.88 (5-0)
• Approved response to Grand Jury report on e-bikes (5-0)
• Tabled proposed reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia (5-0)
• Approved street name sign design option 2 (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council/Planning Agency will consider a staff recommendation to develop an Order of Authority policy, with a final vote planned for September 10. Council members will vote on a resolution to adopt updates to City Council Policy No. 317 governing public facility reservations. The Council will receive a presentation on the Inclusionary Housing Program, provide feedback, and consider direction for a possible inclusionary housing ordinance.

• Order of Authority policy – staff to prepare draft, final approval targeted for Sept 10
• Update to City Council Policy 317 – adopt resolution updating rules for community center rooms, parks, athletic fields, courts, and gymnasium
• Inclusionary Housing Program – staff presentation, feedback, and potential ordinance direction

The City Council approved directing staff to prepare an Order of Authority policy for final approval at the September 10 meeting. They also approved updates to Policy 317 on public facility reservations, with final resolution approval pending. The council accepted an inclusionary housing program report and hired a consultant for a financial feasibility analysis.

• Approved directing staff to prepare Order of Authority policy (4-0)
• Approved updates to Policy 317 on public facility use (3-1)
• Approved retaining Keyser Marston Associates for inclusionary housing feasibility analysis (3-0-1)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications and to advertise bids for the Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Project on Paseo de Valencia and La Paz Road (CIP 104 and 109) and the Alicia Parkway curb ramp replacement. The Council will also reject all bid proposals for the Civic Center Suite 205 Tenant Improvements Project (CIP 505‑B) and adopt an updated Conflict of Interest Code. Additional actions include ratifying the warrant register for $4,763,005.33 and approving professional services agreements for on‑call civil engineering and landscape architecture services.

• Approve plans and advertise bids for Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Project – Paseo de Valencia and La Paz Road (CIP 104/109) and Alicia Parkway curb ramp replacement
• Reject all bid proposals for Laguna Hills Civic Center Suite 205 Tenant Improvements Project (CIP 505‑B)
• Approve professional services agreements for on‑call civil engineering with seven firms and on‑call landscape architecture with three firms
• Adopt updated Conflict of Interest Code and rescind prior resolution
• Ratify warrant register covering June 29 2024–August 15 2024 in the amount of $4,763,005.33

The City Council approved the consent calendar with several items removed for discussion, all of which were subsequently approved unanimously. The consent calendar included ratification of a $4,763,005.33 warrant register, adoption of resolutions for new employee classifications and conflict of interest code updates, and approval of multiple professional services agreements. The Planning Agency approved a conditional use permit for a Pilates studio at 24251 Avenida De La Carlota.

• Approved consent calendar with items 4.9, 4.10, 4.13, 4.19 removed (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register for $4,763,005.33 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08-27-1 establishing new employee classifications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08-27-2 updating Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved response to Orange County Grand Jury report on recyclables and organic waste (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Civic Center Suite 205 Tenant Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved on-call civil engineering and landscape architecture services agreements (5-0)
• Approved CUP No. USE-0182-2024 for Coeur Pilates health club (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting and receive post-event reports for the Memorial Day Half Marathon and 4th of July Celebration. The meeting will also include an update on summer events and a public comment session.

• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Post-event report for Memorial Day Half Marathon
• Post-event report for 4th of July Celebration
• 2024 Summer Event Update
• Public Comments session

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting. Members also received and filed post-event reports for the Memorial Day races and the 4th of July celebration, along with a summer event update.

• Approved June 5, 2024, regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K post-event report (5-0)
• Received and filed 2024 4th of July Celebration post-event report (5-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Summer Event Update (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will meet to approve past minutes, receive traffic condition reports for four local streets, and discuss potential no overnight parking rules on 10 streets. Commissioners will also provide direction on e-bike regulations and meeting start times.

• Approve minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Review traffic conditions on La Paz Road & Rickenbacker Road, Laurel Crest Drive, Mawson Drive & Velasquez Road, and Grissom Road & Wilkes Place
• Consider no overnight parking on Los Alisos Boulevard, El Pacifico Drive, Verdugo Drive, La Cadena Drive, Del Lago Drive, Alcalde Drive, Peralta Drive, Vista Grande Drive, South Pointe Drive, and Mill Creek Drive
• Provide direction on e-bike regulations
• Discuss changing start time of Traffic Commission meetings

The Traffic Commission voted 4-0 to have City staff notify property owners and residents within 500 feet of several North Laguna Hills and Urban Village streets about potential no-overnight parking, and continued the item to its September 18, 2024 meeting for more information and public comment. It also voted 4-0 to receive and file four administrative traffic reports, including one on Grissom Road and Wilkes Place that added a request to look into other traffic control measures. A motion on changing the Commission's meeting start time drew no mover or seconder and produced no votes; a separate minutes-approval motion was recorded with no seconder but a 4-0 result. The Commission also directed staff to explore e-bike regulations and heard a Sheriff's Department report and commissioner comments.

• Approved staff recommendation to notify property owners/residents within 500' of listed streets of potential no overnight parking and continue item to Sept 18, 2024 (4-0)
• Received and filed sight distance report for La Paz Road and Rickenbacker Road (4-0)
• Received and filed traffic conditions report for Laurel Crest Drive (4-0)
• Received and filed traffic conditions report for Mawson Drive and Velasquez Road (4-0)
• Received and filed traffic conditions report for Grissom Road and Wilkes Place, with direction to look into other traffic control items (4-0)
• Directed staff to explore e-bike regulations, including education and enforcement and review of other cities (4-0)
• Changing Traffic Commission meeting start time: motion had no mover or seconder; recorded Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0
• Minutes approval for March 20, 2024 recorded Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0, though the motion was seconded by None

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will review several items including a $350,000 grant for senior services and sidewalk project completions. Public hearings are scheduled for new grooming stations at Pet Food Express and parking permits for medical centers. Council members will also discuss the potential for a digital billboard at the former Globe Property.

• Agreement with Age Well Senior Services for $350,000 in grant funds
• Ratification of $475,042.13 warrant register
• Public hearing for grooming stations at Pet Food Express on Avenida De La Carlota
• $48,000 transfer for the 3/5 Marines Darkhorse Bronze Memorial Sculpture
• Exploration of a digital billboard at the former Globe Property

The City Council and Planning Agency approved multiple parking and conditional use permits, including one for a pet supply store. The Council also ratified a $475,042.13 warrant register and directed staff to research digital billboard options. A proposal for a military memorial sculpture was tabled.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Pet Food Express grooming stations (5-0)
• Approved Joint Parking Use Permit for Taj Mahal Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved Joint Parking Use Permit for Saddleback Professional Center (5-0)
• Ratified Warrant Register for June 15–28, 2024, totaling $475,042.13 (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 grant agreement with Age Well Senior Services (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Weed Abatement Cost Report (5-0)
• Tabled 3/5 Marines Memorial Sculpture design and budget (3-2)
• Approved staff exploration of digital billboard options for September 10 report (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will review several service agreements, including homelessness outreach and animal control services with the City of Mission Viejo. The agenda also includes a study on inclusionary housing ordinances and a new solid waste collection contract.

• $955,000 janitorial services agreement for Laguna Hills Community Center
• Solid waste collection agreement with CR&R, Incorporated
• Homelessness outreach and animal control agreements with Mission Viejo
• Ratification of $785,594.16 warrant register
• Design approval for a reader board at La Paz Road and Paseo de Valencia

The City Council approved an agreement with CR&R, Incorporated for residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection, and directed staff to set a public hearing to adopt rates under Proposition 218. The council also adopted the FY2024/2025 Civic Center Budget, awarded a five-year janitorial contract to Savoy Ritz Group, Inc. dba The Ritz Companies for a maximum of $955,000, and approved a reader board design at La Paz Road and Paseo de Valencia. All votes were unanimous except the reader board, which passed 4-1 with Mayor Wheeler opposed after his substitute motion failed 2-3.

• Approved solid waste and recycling agreement with CR&R, Incorporated (5-0)
• Directed staff to set a Proposition 218 public hearing on proposed waste rates (5-0)
• Adopted FY2024/2025 Civic Center Budget (5-0)
• Awarded 5-year janitorial contract to Savoy Ritz Group, Inc. dba The Ritz Companies, max $955,000 (5-0)
• Approved reader board design at La Paz Road and Paseo de Valencia; staff to develop construction plans (4-1, Wheeler no)
• Substitute motion to proceed without a designated reader board location failed (2-3)
• Approved Community Outreach and Engagement Services Agreement with City of Mission Viejo for homelessness outreach (5-0)
• Approved Animal Control and Shelter Services Agreement with City of Mission Viejo (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will review several administrative items, including a multi-year agreement for citywide landscape maintenance services. The council is also scheduled to ratify recent payments and approve budget adjustments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

• Awarding citywide landscape maintenance contract to DMS Facility Services, LLC
• Ratification of Warrant Register totaling $745,052.75
• Budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 3093 (Ward)

The Laguna Hills City Council approved a multi-year citywide landscape maintenance services agreement with DMS Facility Services, LLC, and ratified the warrant register. The council also approved a fiscal year budget adjustment and authorized a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 3093.

• Approved Consent Calendar including May 28 meeting minutes, warrant register of $745,052.75, and FY 2024/2025 budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved sending a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 3093 (4-0)
• Awarded Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement to DMS Facility Services, LLC for five fiscal years totaling over $8.4 million (4-0)
• Rejected all other bids for the landscape maintenance services agreement (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute the landscape maintenance agreement (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review several administrative reports and program updates. These include progress on general park improvements and the Park Quality Program. The commission will also receive recaps of recent and upcoming community events.

• Update on CIP 241, General Park Improvements
• Park Quality Program Update
• Memorial Day Race verbal report
• Adult Sports Leagues Update
• 2024 Fourth of July Celebration Pre-Event Report

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of receiving and filing various administrative reports and event updates.

• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed CIP 241 General Park Improvements report (3-0)
• Received and filed Park Quality Control Program update (3-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Memorial Day Race report (3-0)
• Received and filed Adult Sports Leagues update (3-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Fourth of July Celebration pre-event report (3-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Events/Activities Calendar (3-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to handle routine administrative approvals, including budget adjustments and street maintenance projects. The body will also discuss the feasibility of a new aquatic center and review the city's economic development committee.

• Resolutions to hold a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
• Ratification of Warrant Register for May 3 to May 16, 2024, totaling $1,530,249.56
• Construction contract with Oppenheimer National for $51,068 for 'LH on the Hill' Lighting Project
• Approval of FY 2024/25 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange
• Discussion on forming an Ad-Hoc Committee for an Aquatic Center / Community Pool Facility

The City Council approved the formation of an ad-hoc committee to explore establishing an aquatic center. Other actions included calling for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election and ratifying over $1.5 million in payments.

• Approved ad-hoc committee to explore aquatic center feasibility (4-0)
• Called for General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for May 3 to May 16, 2024, totaling $1,530,249.56 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with County of Orange (Unanimous)
• Approved retaining records proposed for destruction for four additional years (Unanimous)
• Tabled FY 2024/2025 budget adjustment until June 11, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved testing and resident polling for 'LH on the Hill' lighting project (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2024/2025 appropriations limit and SB 1 street maintenance list (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation related to the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023

The City Council convened a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the La Paz Village Senior Living Development. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the session.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a new automated license plate reader system and park rehabilitations. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement for 2024.

• Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system not to exceed $364,380.82
• Professional Services Agreements for park rehabilitation design: RJM Design Group, Inc. ($193,500 and $285,390) and David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. ($173,700)
• Trash and Debris Capture Devices Maintenance Services Agreement with G2 Construction, Inc. involving a $250,000 budget amendment
• Installation of a 3-way stop at Grissom Road and Pike Road
• Public hearing on 2024 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement

The City Council approved a $364,380 contract for an Automated License Plate Reader system and awarded landscape design contracts for three park rehabilitation projects. They also established an ad-hoc committee for a community garden and directed staff to assess vacant city-owned parcels. A motion to interpret the Urban Village Specific Plan as a strict requirements document failed 2-3, while a motion to amend municipal code application processes was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved ALPR system contract with Flock Group, Inc. for $364,380.82 (Unanimous)
• Approved landscape design contracts for Cabot, El Conejo, Mackenzie, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo parks totaling $652,590 (4-1)
• Approved Community Garden Ad-Hoc Committee formation (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP for feasibility study on vacant City-owned parcels (Unanimous)
• Approved weed and rubbish abatement resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved summary vacation of portions of Spotted Pony Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved trash capture device maintenance agreement with G2 Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Failed motion to interpret Urban Village Specific Plan as requirements document (2-3)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation related to the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

• Closed session regarding La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023

The City Council convened a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the La Paz Village Senior Living Development. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider rate adjustments for residential and commercial waste and recycling services. The body is also deciding on a lease amendment for the Civic Center and a network server upgrade.

• Public hearing on solid waste and recycling rate adjustments and a franchise agreement extension with CR&R, Inc.
• Ratification of Warrant Register for March 29 to April 11, 2024, in the amount of $1,058,779.36
• Proposed first amendment to Civic Center Office Lease with NY&A, LLC for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 210
• Approval of Network Servers Upgrade Project for equipment and software
• Fireworks Display Agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, LLC for 2024

The City Council unanimously approved Amendment No. 3 to the solid waste and recycling franchise agreement with CR&R, Inc., following a public hearing where four written protests were received. The Council also unanimously approved a fireworks display agreement for the 2024 Fourth of July celebration and increased the budget for the Plein Air Painting Contest from $5,000 to $6,000. Additionally, the Council ratified a warrant register totaling $1,058,779.36 and approved a lease amendment for the Civic Center Office.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 to solid waste/recycling contract with CR&R, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Display Agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, LLC (Unanimous)
• Increased Plein Air Painting Contest reimbursement budget from $5,000 to $6,000 (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for March 29–April 11, 2024, totaling $1,058,779.36 (Unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Civic Center Office Lease with NY&A, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Network Servers Upgrade Project purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar excluding Item 4.7 (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider adopting zoning amendments to modify high-density residential standards and establish a new Housing (H) Overlay Zone. The body will also discuss citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments.

• Zoning Map and Text Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024 to create a Housing (H) Overlay Zone
• Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024 to establish citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential development
• Ratification of Warrant Register for March 15 to March 28, 2024, in the amount of $348,457.25
• Initiation of the 2024 Weed Abatement Program with a public hearing set for May 14, 2024
• Final review of Development Agreement No. 12-11-2137 for Oakbrook Village Shopping Center Mixed-Use Project

The City Council approved ordinances to modify high-density residential standards and establish citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments. The Council also authorized funding for a combined community painting event and ratified a warrant register.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-1 to modify high-density residential standards and establish a Housing (H) Overlay Zone (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-2 to establish citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential development (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 and staff time to combine the Laguna Terrace Beautification Team Plein Air event with a Mother's Day painting event (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for March 15 to March 28, 2024, in the amount of $348,457.25 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04-09-1 to initiate the 2024 Weed Abatement Program (Unanimous)
• Approved report on Oakbrook Village Shopping Center Mixed-Use Project compliance (Unanimous)
• Received and filed Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report (Unanimous)
• Received and filed 2024 Memorial Day Race Update (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive administrative reports. The body will review post-event reports for recent community activities.

• 2024 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance Post-Event Report
• 2024 Hoppin' Hills Post-Event Report
• 2024 Memorial Day Race Update

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024, regular meeting. The body also received post-event reports for the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance and Hoppin' Hills, as well as an update on the Memorial Day Race.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss updates to the General Plan Housing Element and establish new citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential development. The body will also consider a subdivision agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills project.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 and Zoning Amendments RZNE-0011-2024 and RZNE-0012-2024
• Establishment of a new Housing (H) Overlay Zone
• Ratification of March 26, 2024, Warrant Register in the amount of $1,365,366.06
• Approval of Tract Map No. 19265 and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Project at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall
• Approval of the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to the General Plan Housing Element and established new citywide objective design standards for residential development. The Council also approved a tract map and improvement agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills project.

• Approved General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0010-2024 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text and Map Amendment No. RZNE-0011-2024 to create a Housing (H) Overlay Zone (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. RZNE-0012-2024 for citywide objective design standards (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 19265 and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills Project (4-1)
• Ratified Warrant Register for March 1-14, 2024, in the amount of $1,365,366.06 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-03-26-1 to dispose of certain city records (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for submission to HCD (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing safety measures for specific intersections and residential streets. The body is also discussing potential changes to overnight and guest parking permits.

• Proposed installation of a 3-way stop sign at Grissom Road and Pike Road
• Proposed use of radar speed-feedback trailers on Terra Bella Avenue and La Cuesta Avenue
• Discussion of no overnight parking in North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Area
• Discussion of reducing residential guest parking passes from four permits to one per household

The Commission approved the installation of a 3-way stop at Grissom Road and Pike Road. It also recommended extensive research and potential ordinances regarding overnight parking in North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Area.

• Approved installation of 3-way stop sign at Grissom Road and Pike Road (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Terra Bella Ave and La Cuesta Ave to radar speed-feedback trailer rotation (Unanimous)
• Approved increased law enforcement on Terra Bella Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved research and drafting of ordinances for overnight parking in North Laguna Hills and Urban Village (Unanimous)
• Approved continuing existing guest permit parking pass procedures (4-1)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation concerning the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

• Closed session regarding La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023

The City Council convened a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the La Paz Village Senior Living Development. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will review several administrative items, including a warrant register totaling $256,614.31. Discussion includes potential changes to residential permit parking and studies regarding overnight parking in North Laguna Hills.

• Ratification of Warrant Register from February 16 to February 29 in the amount of $256,614.31
• Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Study of no overnight parking in North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Area
• Study of a change to the Residential Permit Parking Program regarding guest permit quantities
• Oath of Office and Certificate of Appointment for Traffic Commissioner Scott Miller

The City Council approved several administrative updates and directed staff to research overnight parking restrictions and changes to the Residential Permit Parking Program. The Council also ratified a warrant register and approved a professional services amendment for hazard mitigation planning.

• Ratified March 12, 2024, Warrant Register for $256,614.31 (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)
• Received and filed reserve studies for Laguna Hills Civic Center and Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved policy update recommendations for City Council Policies and Administrative Orders (Unanimous)
• Directed staff and City Attorney to research no overnight parking in North Laguna Hills and Urban Village Specific Area (Unanimous)
• Directed staff and Traffic Commission to research Residential Permit Parking Program changes and third-party software (Unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2024, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and appoint a new Traffic Commissioner. The appointment will fill one vacancy on the commission for a partial four-year term ending January 31, 2027. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Interview and appointment of a Traffic Commissioner for a partial term ending January 31, 2027

The City Council conducted interviews with three applicants to fill a vacancy on the Traffic Commission. The Council appointed Scott Miller to a partial four-year term ending January 31, 2027.

• Appointed Scott Miller to the Traffic Commission (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss updates to city policies. The body will consider a resolution to update the rules for using city facilities and review general administrative orders.

• Proposed update to City Council Policy 317 regarding the reservation and use of community center rooms, parks, athletic fields, courts, and the gymnasium
• Comprehensive review of City Council Policies and Administrative Orders

The City Council held a workshop to review City Council Policy 317 regarding the use of city facilities. No final action was taken on the policy, and one item was not discussed due to time constraints.

• Provided direction to staff for changes to Policy 317 to be returned at a future meeting
• Did not discuss the comprehensive review of City Council Policies and Administrative Orders

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold public hearings for two new commercial projects. The Council is also discussing waste collection rate adjustments and a franchise agreement extension with CR&R, Inc.

• CUP for Muirlands Animal and Avian Hospital veterinary clinic at 23052 Lake Forest Drive, Suite C-2
• CUP for a 950 square-foot Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 24791 Alicia Parkway
• Ratification of February 27, 2024, Warrant Register in the amount of $1,494,363.77
• Proposed residential and commercial waste collection rate adjustments and one-year franchise extension with CR&R, Inc.
• Election of 2024 officers for the Public Improvement Corporation

The Planning Agency unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a veterinary clinic at 23052 Lake Forest Drive. They also approved a permit for a new Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 24791 Alicia Parkway with a 4-0 vote, as one member recused himself. The City Council unanimously directed staff to prepare for a public hearing on solid waste rate adjustments and a franchise agreement extension.

• Approved CUP for Muirlands Animal and Avian Hospital (Unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop (4-0, one recusal)
• Approved ratification of Warrant Register for $1,494,363.77 (Unanimous)
• Approved direction to schedule public hearing for solid waste rate adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved review of proposed Amendment No. 3 to CR&R Franchise Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved direction to explore facility reservation display system options (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 13, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss a tolling agreement to suspend the processing of an affordable housing application at 25250-25254 La Paz Road. The body will also consider updating the public facility reservation policy and a resolution opposing California Proposition 1.

• Proposed Tolling Agreement for La Paz Village Senior Living Affordable Housing Development Project at 25250-25254 La Paz Road
• Ratification of February 13, 2024, Warrant Register in the amount of $286,729.21
• Transfer of $129,125 from CIP 505 (Civic Center Improvements) to the Civic Center Enterprise Fund
• Final payment of $13,144.75 for Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project (CIP No. 237)
• Adoption of updates to City Council Policy 317 regarding Public Facility Reservation & Use

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing California Proposition 1 and authorized a press release. The Council also approved final payments for the Community Center and Sports Complex site improvements and ratified a warrant register.

• Approved resolution opposing California Proposition 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $13,144.75 final retention payment for Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Ratified February 13, 2024, Warrant Register for $286,729.21 (unanimous)
• Authorized $129,125 transfer from CIP 505 to Civic Center Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Tabled Tolling Agreement for La Paz Village Senior Living project (unanimous)
• Continued update of Public Facility Reservation & Use Policy to February 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss proposed revisions to City Council Policy 317 regarding the use of parks, athletic fields, gymnasiums, and community center rooms. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the 2023 Community Services Year-End Report.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Proposed revisions to City Council Policy 317 (Public Facility Reservation & Use Policy)
• 2023 Community Services Year-End Report
• Oral report on the 2024 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance

The Parks and Recreation Commission elected Chris Bieber as Chair and Marc Trocchio as Vice Chair. The Commission unanimously approved sending proposed revisions to City Council Policy 317, which governs the use of city facilities like parks and community centers, to the City Council for final approval. The Commission also received and filed the 2023 Community Services Year-End Report.

• Elected Chris Bieber as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Marc Trocchio as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Forwarded proposed revisions to City Council Policy 317 to City Council (Unanimous)
• Received and filed 2023 Community Services Year-End Report (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss local business permits and city finances. The body is deciding on a conditional use permit for a new barber school and ratifying a warrant register for city expenditures.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0157-2023 to establish a barber school at 23024 Lake Forest Drive, Suite F
• Ratification of January 23, 2024, Warrant Register in the amount of $1,431,983.97
• Authorization to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for Public Facilities & Improvements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Homeless outreach update presentation by Mercy House
• Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison report from Forrest Frey

The City Council approved a Community Development Block Grant application for public facilities and improvements. The Planning Agency approved a conditional use permit for a barber school on Lake Forest Drive. The Council also ratified a warrant register for approximately $1.43 million.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Danckuts Institute of Hair barber school at 23024 Lake Forest Drive, Suite F (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-01-23-1 to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for FY 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for Dec 22, 2023, to Jan 11, 2024, in the amount of $1,431,983.97 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is discussing potential changes to residential guest parking permits and overnight parking restrictions. The body is also reviewing speed surveys and traffic conditions for several local roads.

• Review of speed surveys for Santa Vittoria Drive and San Remo Drive
• Proposed radar speed-feedback trailer deployment and increased enforcement on Grissom Road
• Study of overnight parking restrictions in North Laguna Hills and Urban Village Specific Plan Areas
• Proposed reduction of residential guest parking passes from four permits to one per household

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved recommendations to direct City staff to research the feasibility of overnight parking restrictions in commercial areas of North Laguna Hills and the Urban Village Specific Plan. The Commission also directed staff to consult the City Attorney regarding reducing guest parking permits from four to one per household. Additionally, the Commission approved adding Grissom Road to the radar speed trailer rotation list and requested increased speed enforcement on that road.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed Santa Vittoria Drive and San Remo Drive speed survey report (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Grissom Road to radar speed trailer list and increased enforcement (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report to City Council on overnight parking restrictions feasibility (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to ask City Attorney about reducing guest parking permits to one per household (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to address routine administrative approvals and legal agreements. Key items include certifying funds for federal transportation projects and approving a prosecution services agreement with the County of Orange.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for Dec 1-21, 2023, in the amount of $1,608,105.98
• Agreement with the County of Orange District Attorney's Office for Prosecution Services
• Resolution to fund projects in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FY 2024/2025 - 2029/2030)
• Letters of opposition to Assembly Constitutional Amendments 1 and 13
• Appointment process to fill a vacancy on the Traffic Commission

The City Council approved a prosecution services agreement with the Orange County District Attorney's Office and ratified a warrant register for $1,608,105.98. The council also adopted resolutions regarding federal transportation funding and taxpayer protection. Additionally, the Time Capsule Ad Hoc Committee was dissolved.

• Ratified January 9, 2024, Warrant Register for $1,608,105.98 (Unanimous)
• Approved prosecution services agreement with County of Orange District Attorney's Office (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01-09-1 for federal transportation improvement funding (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01-09-2 supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Accountability Act (Unanimous)
• Approved opposition letters to Assembly Constitutional Amendments 1 and 13 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to fill Traffic Commission vacancy (Unanimous)
• Dissolved the Time Capsule Ad Hoc Committee (Unanimous)
• Reaffirmed current appointments for the Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee (Unanimous)