Laguna Hills public meetings in 2025

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will elect a mayor and mayor pro tem to serve until December 8, 2026. A public hearing will be held to adopt Ordinance No.2025‑7, creating five council districts for by‑district elections. The council will also approve routine items including a $744,397.14 warrant register, a parking services agreement with Data Ticket, Inc., and a waste‑collection amendment with CR&R Incorporated.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No.2025‑7 adding sections for by‑district elections
• Ratification of the warrant register for $744,397.14
• Approval of Parking Citation and Permit Processing Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc.
• First Amendment to the waste‑collection agreement with CR&R Incorporated
• Election of a new mayor and mayor pro tem

The council elected Don Caskey as mayor (5‑0) and Jared Mathis as mayor pro tem (4‑1). It approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-7, moving Laguna Hills to five council districts (3‑1). The consent calendar and related items, including the 2026 meeting calendar, were approved unanimously. Additional approvals included the warrant register and the city‑wide appointments list.

• Elected Don Caskey as mayor (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Elected Jared Mathis as mayor pro tem (Yes 4, No 1, Abstain 0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-7 for by‑district elections (Yes 3, No 1, Abstain 0)
• Approved the balance of the Consent Calendar (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Adopted 2026 City Council Meetings and Holidays Calendar (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Ratified the December 9, 2025 warrant register for $744,397.14 (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved the City Council Representatives to Other Committees/Agencies List (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved Resolution commending outgoing Mayor Joshua Sweeney (Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, & Beautification Committee will approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 regular meeting and the October 20, 2025 special meeting. It will then discuss the 2026 events calendar, shared events with Orange County agencies, a community input platform, an event funding policy, display banners, a restroom cost estimate for El Conejo Park, and other park improvement requests.

• Approval of minutes for May 14, 2025 and October 20, 2025 meetings
• Discussion of the 2026 Events Calendar
• Discussion of a Community Input Platform
• Restroom Cost Estimate for El Conejo Park
• Requests for park improvements

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss safety and speeding evaluations for specific local roads. The body is also considering direction for citywide street sweeping parking restrictions.

• Review of Avenida de la Carlota safety measures, including increased speed enforcement
• Evaluation of speeding and multi-way stop control at Nottingham Court and Devonshire Road
• Discussion on citywide street sweeping parking restrictions

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider several routine items, including a lease amendment and a warrant register. A key agenda item is the fourth public hearing on the composition of districts as the city moves toward by‑district elections. The Planning Agency will also hold a public hearing on a site development permit to convert a car wash at 24795 Alicia Parkway.

• Ratify warrant register for Oct. 17‑Nov. 8, 2025 totaling $1,821,296.67
• Approve second amendment to lease for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 220
• Public hearing on SDP No. USE-0195-2024 to convert Alicia Auto Spa at 24795 Alicia Parkway
• Fourth public hearing on district composition for transitioning to by‑district elections
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda

The Council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously (5‑0). In the fourth public hearing on the transition to by‑district elections, members voted to adopt Map No. 108 as the final district map, set the election sequence (districts 1, 2, 4 in 2026 and 3, 5 in 2028), and introduced the related ordinance for first reading with a waiver of further reading, each passing 3‑1. The Planning Agency approved the site‑development permit to convert the Alicia Auto Spa to a self‑service car wash, finding it exempt from CEQA, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Selected Map No. 108 as final district map (3-1)
• Approved election sequence: districts 1,2,4 in 2026 and 3,5 in 2028 (3-1)
• Introduced by‑district election ordinance, read by title only, waiver of further reading (3-1)
• Approved Site Development Permit for Alicia Auto Spa, CEQA exemption (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will review Resolution No. 96-04-09-1, which sets rules of decorum for public meetings. A closed‑session conference with legal counsel will address anticipated litigation involving up to five potential cases. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (up to five potential cases)
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person, total thirty‑minute limit

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss the composition of districts for a transition to by-district elections. The body is also considering a new business recognition program and various transportation and infrastructure contracts.

• Third public hearing on the transition to by-district elections and review of draft maps
• Public Works contract for Curb Ramp Improvement Project (CIP 170) awarded to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $187,410
• Ratification of October 28, 2025 Warrant Register in the amount of $1,441,039.41
• Public hearing for a roof deck on a detached rear yard structure at 25526 Lone Pine Circle
• Proposed City Council Policy No. 370 to establish a Business Recognition Program

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, & Beautification Committee will approve the meeting minutes and then discuss several agenda items. Topics include the 2025 Events Calendar, the Elf on the Shelf Business Program, and the Business Recognition Program. The committee will also review the Team Dark Horse outreach effort, the Paseo De Valencia and Alicia Parkway reader board update, a restroom cost estimate for El Conejo Park, and other park improvement requests.

• 2025 Events Calendar
• Elf on the Shelf Business Program
• Business Recognition Program
• Restroom Cost Estimate for El Conejo Park
• Requests for Park Improvements

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will conduct a second public hearing to consider the composition of districts as the city begins the transition to by‑district elections. The council will also act on routine consent‑calendar items, including ratifying a $1,311,171.62 warrant register and adopting an investment‑authority resolution. Additional actions include approving a multi‑way stop at Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo Road, and waiving competitive bidding for a holiday lighting and decorations agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. dba The Christmas Light Guy Company.

• Ratify October 14, 2025 Warrant Register for $1,311,171.62
• Adopt resolution delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer
• Approve multi‑way stop control at Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo Road
• Waive bidding and approve Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. dba The Christmas Light Guy Company
• Second public hearing on district composition for by‑district elections

The Council unanimously appointed Bob Wingenroth as City Manager. It approved the balance of the Consent Calendar, removing items 4.8, 4.10, and 4.11, and then approved each of those items individually. The Council passed a motion to hold a second public hearing on districting for by‑district elections. It also approved staff recommendations for funding needs assessments and for removal and replanting of Juniper shrubs.

• Appointed Bob Wingenroth as City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar balance, removing items 4.8, 4.10, 4.11 (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment for 3rd Battalion bronze memorial sculpture (5‑0)
• Approved Multi‑Way Stop at Bridlewood Drive & Vista Viejo Road (5‑0)
• Approved Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved second public hearing on districting for by‑district elections (3‑1)
• Approved funding needs report for city‑owned buildings, streets, parks, etc. (5‑0)
• Approved removal of Juniper shrubs and replanting plan (5‑0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will receive and file a presentation prepared by the National Demographics Corporation. It will then conduct the first public hearing to begin the process of transitioning to by-district elections, reviewing public input on district composition and providing direction to staff.

• First public hearing on district composition to start the transition to by-district elections; receive and file presentation from National Demographics Corporation

The council convened a public hearing to begin the transition to by-district elections, receiving a presentation from National Demographics Corporation. Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey opened and later closed the hearing. No vote tally was recorded for the recommendation.

• Conducted first public hearing on district composition to start by-district election transition (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Laguna Hills Parks & Recreation Commission will hear public comments, approve the minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting, recognize part‑time Employee of the Quarter Cade Kanno, and receive several informational reports on holiday and summer event series and the tentative 2026 schedule. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes for August 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Employee of the Quarter (Summer 2025) presentation for Cade Kanno
• Staff Update report
• 2025 Holiday Event Series Pre‑Event Report
• Tentative 2026 Schedule of Events report

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved the Employee of the Quarter recognition for Cade Kanno and received and filed several staff and event reports. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Employee of the Quarter recognition for Cade Kanno (4-0)
• Received and filed staff update report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Holiday Event Series pre‑event report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Summer Event Series post‑event report (4-0)
• Received and filed tentative 2026 schedule of events (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider routine consent items and several specific actions. It will award a $200,000 maintenance services contract for sidewalk hazard removal, approve a conditional use permit for a roof deck and a site development permit for a 180‑unit senior living project. The council will also adopt a resolution to transition from at‑large to by‑district elections and approve a consulting agreement with National Demographics, Inc.

• Award of Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. for sidewalk trip hazard removal, up to $200,000 for five years
• Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0221-2025 for a roof deck on 26052 Spur Branch Lane
• Site Development Permit / Parking Use Permit No. USE-0147-2023 for a 180‑unit senior living development at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road
• Resolution to transition from at‑large to by‑district elections and approval of consulting services agreement with National Demographics, Inc.
• Ratification of Warrant Register for Aug 29–Sep 11 2025 in the amount of $1,639,288.84

The council approved the Consent Calendar, ratifying a $1,639,288.84 warrant register and waiving full reading of agenda items (5‑0). It awarded a $200,000 five‑year maintenance services agreement to Southern California Precision Concrete (5‑0). The Planning Agency approved a Conditional Use Permit for a roof deck at 26052 Spur Branch Lane (5‑0). It also approved a Site Development and Parking Use Permit for a 180‑unit senior living development at 25254‑25260 La Paz Road (3‑1).

• Approved Consent Calendar and ratified $1,639,288.84 warrant register (5‑0)
• Waived reading in full of ordinances and resolutions (5‑0)
• Awarded $200,000 Maintenance Services Agreement to Southern California Precision Concrete (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for roof deck at 26052 Spur Branch Lane (5‑0)
• Approved Site Development/Parking Use Permit for 180‑unit senior living project at La Paz Road (3‑1)
• Adopted resolution designating locations for posting ordinances and notices (5‑0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will announce a closed‑session item concerning a public employee appointment and employment for the City Manager, citing Government Code §54957(b)(1). The council will convene in closed session at VOCO Laguna Hills (25205 La Paz Road) to consider this matter, then reconvene to report any action taken. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as public comment limits and a decorum resolution.

• Closed‑session consideration of City Manager appointment (Government Code §54957(b)(1))
• Announcement of closed‑session agenda item on public employee appointment
• Convene into closed session at VOCO Laguna Hills, 25205 La Paz Road

The City Council met on September 19, 2025, and after a public portion, convened in closed session to consider a City Manager appointment. The closed session ended with the City Attorney reporting no reportable action. The meeting was then adjourned.

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its July 16, 2025 meeting and receive staff reports on sight‑distance evaluations at Vista Viejo (Bridlewood Drive) and at Aliso Hills Drive intersections. It will recommend installing a high‑visibility marked crosswalk at Aliso Hills and El Segundo Drive and signage at Aliso Hills and La Cienega to prohibit pedestrian crossings. The meeting also includes verbal reports from the Sheriff's Department and the City Engineer.

• Approve minutes for the July 16, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive City staff report on Vista Viejo at Bridlewood Drive sight‑distance and multi‑way stop control evaluation
• Recommend a high‑visibility marked crosswalk at Aliso Hills and El Segundo Drive and signage at Aliso Hills and La Cienega prohibiting pedestrian crossings
• Sheriff's Department verbal report
• City Engineer verbal report

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to address potential litigation under California Government Code §54956.9. The discussion centers on a notice from the Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging a violation of the California Voting Rights Act, with threat letters received on June 20, 2023 and August 28, 2025. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation under Gov. Code §54956.9
• Consideration of threat of litigation from Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson (June 20, 2023)
• Consideration of threat of litigation from Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson (August 28, 2025)
• Public comments limited to agenda items, three minutes per speaker, total thirty minutes

The council convened a closed‑session meeting to discuss potential litigation under California Government Code §54956.9. No reportable actions were taken, and Council Member Erica Pezold recused herself from the matter. The meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving 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 council met in closed session to hear legal counsel about a potential litigation case under Government Code §54956.9 and exposure related to the La Paz Village Senior Living Development (Application No. 0147‑2023). City Attorney Simonian reported that no reportable action resulted from the discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to review potential litigation arising from written notices received on June 20, 2023 and August 28, 2025. The notices allege violations of the California Voting Rights Act. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only. Public comment is limited to these closed‑session items.

• Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (potential case under California Voting Rights Act)
• Threat of Litigation notice received June 20, 2023 (attached)
• Threat of Litigation notice received August 28, 2025 (attached)

The City Council met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation concerning a potential California Voting Rights Act claim. City Attorney Simonian reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold public hearings to update the city's building and fire codes and amend the General Plan Mobility Element. The body will also consider several construction contracts and municipal reports.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024 regarding arterial changes for Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road
• Public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
• Public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code
• Construction contract award to GA Technical Services, Inc. for $293,059.26 for Community Center Electrical Improvements (CIP 520)
• Ratification of the September 9, 2025 Warrant Register in the amount of $365,373.14

The council approved the consent calendar and ratified a $365,373.14 warrant register. It awarded a $293,059.26 public works contract to GA Technical Services for Community Center electrical upgrades. The council also approved a General Plan amendment with a CEQA exemption and adopted two building‑code ordinances.

• Approved Consent Calendar (balance) removing Item 4.9 – Passed 5-0
• Waived reading in full of all agenda ordinances and resolutions – Passed 5-0
• Ratified September 9 warrant register for $365,373.14 – Passed 5-0
• Awarded $293,059.26 Public Works contract to GA Technical Services for Community Center electrical upgrades – Approved
• Authorized advertisement for FY25/26 CDBG curb ramp replacement project – Approved
• Approved General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024 with CEQA exemption – Passed 4-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-5 updating building codes – Passed 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-6 updating fire codes – Passed 5-0

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider a recommendation to approve the list of proposed renovation designs for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park (CIP 241). If approved, staff will be authorized to develop final design plans and specifications for each park.

• Review and selection of proposed park designs for Cabot Park
• Review and selection of proposed park designs for El Conejo Park
• Review and selection of proposed park designs for MacKenzie Park
• Review and selection of proposed park designs for San Remo Park
• Review and selection of proposed park designs for Veeh Ranch Park (CIP 241)

The City Council approved the staff‑recommended list of renovations for Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, and Veeh Ranch Parks. The council also directed staff to research the feasibility of adding bathroom facilities to the parks. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved staff's park renovation recommendations and directed bathroom feasibility study (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a correction in property tax allocation between Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel and to approve a proposed Property Tax Transfer Agreement. Council members will also vote on several lease-related items, including an assignment and third amendment with Banc of California for 24033 El Toro Road, a license agreement with SOCAL Counseling Services for 24031 El Toro Road, and a lease with the County of Orange for a library in the Laguna Hills Community Center at 25555 Alicia Parkway. The Council will certify completion and authorize final payment of $270,222.12 for the arterial pavement rehabilitation and curb ramp replacement projects on Paseo de Valencia, La Paz Road, and Alicia Parkway. Routine consent‑calendar items such as the $5,126,438.11 warrant register and approval of July 8 meeting minutes will also be adopted.

• Public hearing and approval of Property Tax Transfer Agreement between Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel
• Assignment and third amendment of lease with Banc of California for 24033 El Toro Road, Suite 130
• License agreement with SOCAL Counseling Services for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 250D
• Lease agreement with County of Orange for Library use of Room 102 at 25555 Alicia Parkway
• Final payment of $270,222.12 for arterial pavement rehabilitation and curb ramp replacement projects

The City Council approved the consent calendar with a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a correction in property‑tax allocation between Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel and approved the related property‑tax transfer agreement, also by a 5‑0 vote. The council approved the first reading, by title only, of two major building‑code ordinances updating the California Building Standards Code and the California Fire Code, again with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approve Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approve property‑tax correction and transfer agreement (5-0)
• Approve first reading of building‑code amendment ordinances (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a conference with legal counsel to review anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 concerning the La Paz Village Senior Living Development (Application No. 0147‑2023). The council will also consider Resolution No. 96‑04‑09‑1, which establishes rules of decorum for public meetings. Public comments will be limited to agenda items and a three‑minute per speaker cap.

• Resolution No. 96‑04‑09‑1 – establishes rules of decorum for public meetings
• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation under Gov. Code §54956.9 related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147‑2023
• Public comments – limited to three minutes per person, total thirty minutes, only on agenda items
• Closed session – discussion of the potential litigation case
• Next regular City Council/Planning Agency meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The council convened a closed‑session meeting to discuss anticipated litigation concerning the La Paz Village Senior Living Development application. City Attorney Simonian reported that no reportable action was taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the February 5, 2025 regular meeting, the April 29, 2025 special meeting, and the May 28, 2025 special meeting. It will also receive and file post‑event reports for the 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon, the 2025 4th of July Celebration, and the 2025 Summer Kick‑Off. An informational verbal update on mid‑summer events will be presented, and the public will have a brief comment period.

• Approve minutes for February 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes for April 29, 2025 special meeting
• Approve minutes for May 28, 2025 special meeting
• Receive and file 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon post‑event report
• Receive and file 2025 4th of July Celebration post‑event report

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes for the February 5, 2025 regular meeting and the April 29 and May 28, 2025 special meetings. The commission also voted to receive and file post‑event reports for the 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon, the 2025 4th of July Celebration, and the 2025 Summer Kick‑Off. All votes were 4‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain.

• Approved minutes for February 5, 2025 regular meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for April 29, 2025 special meeting (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for May 28, 2025 special meeting (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Memorial Day Half Marathon post‑event report (4-0-0)
• Received and filed 4th of July Celebration post‑event report (4-0-0)
• Received and filed Summer Kick‑Off post‑event report (4-0-0)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, receive verbal reports from the Sheriff's Department and City Engineer, and consider a recommendation to explore citywide street‑sweeping parking restrictions. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of May 21, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Recommendation to explore citywide street‑sweeping parking restrictions; provide direction to staff
• Sheriff's Department verbal report (informational)
• City Engineer verbal report (informational)
• Public comment period: up to 30 minutes total, three minutes per speaker

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including a warrant register totaling $513,284.96 and advertising for the Laguna Hills Community Center Electrical Improvements Project (CIP 520). The council will hold public hearings and adopt resolutions on the 2025 Weed Abatement Cost Report and an update to the city’s false‑alarm fee. It will also appoint Joseph Ames as interim city manager and approve his employment agreement, followed by his appointment as assistant city manager.

• Ratify warrant register for June 14‑26 2025 in the amount of $513,284.96
• Authorize advertisement and minor plan edits for Laguna Hills Community Center Electrical Improvements Project, CIP 520
• Adopt resolution confirming the 2025 Weed Abatement Cost Report and authorizing assessment collection on the next tax bill
• Adopt resolution updating the city’s false‑alarm fee and repealing Resolution 2021‑10‑12‑4
• Appoint Joseph Ames as interim city manager and approve his employment agreement

The Laguna Hills City Council ratified a warrant register for $513,284.96 and authorized advertising for the Laguna Hills Community Center Electrical Improvements Project (CIP 520). It approved the 2025 Weed Abatement Cost Report, updated the city’s false alarm fee, and adopted an opposition letter to the proposed Compass Battery Energy Storage System in San Juan Capistrano. The Council also appointed Joseph Ames as Interim City Manager and as Assistant City Manager and approved a vegetation‑management contract with Specialty Mowing Services, Inc.

• Ratified warrant register for $513,284.96 (4-0-0)
• Authorized advertisement for Laguna Hills Community Center Electrical Improvements Project CIP 520 (4-0-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign opposition letter to Compass Battery Energy Storage System (4-0-0)
• Approved 2025 Weed Abatement Cost Report and assessment collection (4-0-0)
• Approved update to the city’s false alarm fee (4-0-0)
• Appointed Joseph Ames as Interim City Manager (4-0-0)
• Appointed Joseph Ames as Assistant City Manager (4-0-0)
• Approved vegetation‑management contract with Specialty Mowing Services, Inc. (4-0-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on June 25, 2025. Council members will discuss governance best practices and begin work on a long‑term vision, facilitated by Jacob Green and Associates, Inc. The council will then enter closed session to consider performance evaluation, employment status, and appointment matters for the City Manager and interim/acting managers. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and closed‑session review.

• Workshop discussion of governance best practices and long‑term vision (facilitated by Jacob Green and Associates, Inc.)
• Closed‑session review of City Manager performance evaluation
• Closed‑session review of public employment status for City Manager, Interim City Manager, and Acting City Manager
• Closed‑session review of appointment and employment for Interim City Manager and Acting City Manager

City Manager Jarad Hildenbrand submitted his resignation effective August 8, 2025. The City Council voted 4-0-1 (Council Member Pezold absent) to appoint Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director/City Engineer Joe Ames as Acting City Manager starting at 5:01 p.m. on that date. The Council also directed the City Attorney to draft both an Interim City Manager Employment Agreement and an Assistant City Manager Employment Agreement for future Council approval. A recommendation was made for the Council to receive governance and strategic‑planning training from Jacob Green and Associates.

• Appointed Joe Ames as Acting City Manager (vote 4-0-1, Pezold absent)
• Directed City Attorney to prepare Interim City Manager Employment Agreement for Joe Ames
• Directed City Attorney to prepare Assistant City Manager Employment Agreement for Joe Ames
• Recommended City Council receive governance and strategic‑planning training from Jacob Green and Associates

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider a General Plan amendment to modify arterial road designations and adopt a fire hazard severity zones map. The body will also vote on the FY2025/2026 Civic Center Budget and a new memorandum of understanding with city employees.

• General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024 for Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road
• Adoption of the Local Area Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map
• Ratification of June 24, 2025 Warrant Register in the amount of $1,292,085.26
• Professional Services Agreement with GMU Geotechnical, Inc. for $50,000
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Civic Center Budget

The council continued the public hearing on General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024 and approved the consent calendar items, including a $1,292,085.26 warrant register. It adopted the FY2025/26 Civic Center Budget and approved an ordinance adopting the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones map. All motions passed unanimously.

• Continue public hearing on General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024 (3-0)
• Approve consent calendar items (4-0)
• Ratify warrant register $1,292,085.26 (4-0)
• Approve amendment to Citywide Weed Abatement Maintenance Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approve lease assignment and amendment for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 203 (4-0)
• Adopt FY2025/26 Civic Center Budget (4-0)
• Adopt ordinance adopting Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones map (4-0)
• Adopt resolution on employment salary ranges and benefits (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on June 17, 2025. After public comments, the council will convene in closed session to consider two public‑employment matters: the appointment of an Interim City Manager and the appointment of a City Manager. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session consideration of Interim City Manager appointment (public employment)
• Closed‑session consideration of City Manager appointment (public employment)

The council met in closed session to consider interim city manager and city manager appointments. City Attorney Simonian reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will adopt the operating budget and capital improvement program for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27. The council will also approve the May 27 meeting minutes, ratify a warrant register of $630,542.72, adopt a 30 mph speed limit on Del Lago Drive, and award a $237,325 street‑name‑signs construction contract. Additional items include a fire‑hazard zones ordinance first reading and a law‑enforcement services agreement with Orange County.

• Adopt budget and capital improvement program for FY 2025/26 & 2026/27
• Ratify warrant register totaling $630,542.72
• Adopt 30 mph speed limit ordinance for Del Lago Drive between Lake Forest Drive and La Cadena Drive
• Award Public Works Construction Contract for Street Name Signs Project to Cat Tracking, Inc. for $237,325.00
• Approve law‑enforcement services agreement with Orange County for FY 2025/26

The council approved the consent calendar and waived full readings of agenda items. It adopted a 30 mph speed limit on Del Lago Drive, ratified a $630,542.72 warrant register, and approved solid‑waste rate adjustments. Several contracts and resolutions were also approved, including a traffic‑signal services agreement and Measure M compliance reporting.

• Consent Calendar approved (5‑0)
• Adopted 30 mph speed limit on Del Lago Drive (5‑0)
• Ratified June 10 warrant register for $630,542.72 (5‑0)
• Approved solid waste collection and recycling rate adjustments (5‑0)
• Awarded professional services agreement to AGA Engineers for traffic signal synchronization (5‑0)
• Approved Measure M (M2) compliance submittal to OCTA (5‑0)
• Planning Agency adopted resolution confirming Capital Improvement Program conforms with General Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for roof deck at 25961 Glen Canyon Drive (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive presentations from RJM Design Group and David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. regarding conceptual alternatives for park improvements. The commission will determine which designs will be sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Proposed conceptual alternatives for Cabot Park
• Proposed conceptual alternatives for El Conejo Park
• Proposed conceptual alternatives for Veeh Ranch Park
• Proposed conceptual alternatives for MacKenzie Park
• Proposed conceptual alternatives for San Remo Park

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 5‑0‑0 to recommend the low‑design conceptual alternatives for Cabot, El Conejo, Veeh Ranch, MacKenzie, and San Remo Parks to the City Council. The motion was moved by Commissioner Bieber and seconded by Vice Chair Zozaya. No other actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation of low‑design park plans for Cabot, El Conejo, Veeh Ranch, MacKenzie, and San Remo Parks (5-0-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will meet for a special session to review and discuss the draft biennial budget. The body will provide direction on the draft budget during this workshop.

• Budget Study Session regarding the draft biennial budget

The council met on May 27, 2025 for a special session to review the draft biennial budget. Finance Director Hendrickson, City Manager Hildenbrand, Assistant City Manager Ames, City Attorney Simonian, and the police chief provided information and answered questions. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

City Council / Planning Agency

The council approved a lease agreement with Signature America Financial and Insurance Services for office space at 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 320 (4‑1). It also continued the pending law‑enforcement services agreement with Orange County until the FY25‑27 budget is finalized (5‑0). Additionally, the council adopted a speed‑limit ordinance for Del Lago Drive (4‑1) and reinstated a no‑overnight parking zone on Mill Creek Drive (5‑0).

• Approved lease with Signature America Financial (4‑1)
• Continued law‑enforcement services agreement with Orange County (5‑0)
• Authorized use of city seal for 2025 Plein Air Painting Competition (5‑0)
• Adopted speed‑limit ordinance for Del Lago Drive (4‑1)
• Re‑established no‑overnight parking zone on Mill Creek Drive (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,911,598.89 (5‑0)
• Approved Senior Transportation Mobility Services agreement (5‑0)

Traffic Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and file a traffic engineering report. It will recommend centerline striping, "Watch Downhill Speed" signs, and additional speed‑limit pavement legends on Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo, plus a follow‑up speed survey. The commission will also recommend installing a one‑way stop sign on Broken Bit Lane at Buckskin Drive. Finally, it will solicit input on citywide street‑sweeping parking restrictions for future review.

• Approve minutes for the March 19, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Recommend centerline striping and speed‑related signage on Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo
• Recommend a one‑way stop sign on Broken Bit Lane at Buckskin Drive
• Request staff input and a written report on citywide street‑sweeping parking restrictions

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will first approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the 2025 Events Calendar, plans for Reimagining Heritage Day, and a proposed Neighborhood Block Party Grant. Additional discussions will cover the Business Recognition Program, a city website redesign, street banner ideas, and the Rooted Sites beautification project.

• Approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss the 2025 Events Calendar
• Discuss Reimagining Heritage Day
• Discuss proposed Neighborhood Block Party Grant
• Discuss city website improvement/redesign

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a Budget Study Session. Council members will review, discuss, and provide direction on the draft biennial budget. No formal adoption or vote is scheduled for this meeting.

• Budget Study Session – review and discuss draft biennial budget

The council reviewed and discussed the draft biennial budget. Finance Director Hendrickson, City Manager Hildenbrand, Interim Community Services Director Gannon, City Clerk Lee, and Assistant City Manager Ames provided information and answered questions. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will vote to ratify the May 13, 2025 warrant register for $2,198,570.06 and consider several contract amendments, including a waste disposal agreement with a 2.6% fee increase and a professional services agreement for a reader board. A public hearing on 2025 weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement will also be held. Closed session will address a labor negotiation conference and anticipated litigation.

• Ratify May 13, 2025 Warrant Register for $2,198,570.06
• Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement with County of Orange – term extended to June 30, 2026 with 2.6% fee increase
• Award Professional Services Agreement to RJM Design Group, Inc. for Paseo de Valencia/Alicia Parkway Reader Board ($58,667)
• Amendment No. 1 to Tyler Technologies 2016 License – allocate $48,440 for cloud‑based EP&L software
• Public Hearing on 2025 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement

The City Council voted 5‑0 to reconsider relocating its offices from Suite 300 to Suite 255 in the Civic Center. They also approved terminating the existing license agreement for Suite 255 with the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce effective June 12, 2025 (vote 5‑1). The Council authorized a new five‑year lease with Kapri, Inc. for Suite 255. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to enforce weed, rubbish and refuse abatement (vote 5‑0).

• Reconsider relocation of City Council office from Suite 300 to Suite 255 – Approved (5‑0)
• Terminate license agreement for Suite 255 with Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce – Approved (5‑1)
• Approve new 5‑year lease with Kapri, Inc. for Suite 255 – Approved (5‑0)
• Approve Consent Calendar – Approved (5‑0)
• Ratify May 13, 2025 warrant register for $2,198,570.06 – Approved (5‑0)
• Approve Sound and Stage agreement for Fourth of July celebrations (2025‑2027) – Approved (5‑0)
• Approve periodic review of Development Agreement for Village at Laguna Hills – Approved (4‑1)
• Approve weed, rubbish, refuse abatement resolution – Approved (5‑0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will meet to review and discuss the draft biennial budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to confer with labor negotiators from the Laguna Hills City Employee Association.

• Budget Study Session to provide direction on the draft biennial budget
• Closed session conference with Laguna Hills City Employee Association

The council met on April 29, 2025, convened a closed‑session to discuss labor negotiations, and held a budget study workshop. No reportable actions or votes were recorded.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Laguna Hills Parks & Recreation Commission will consider several administrative and informational reports, including the 2025 Adult Sports Leagues winter season, the Fourth of July Celebration, and the Park Quality Program. Each item is recommended for receipt and filing, with no further action indicated. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.

• 2025 Adult Sports Leagues Winter End of Season Report – receive and file
• 2025 Fourth of July Celebration Pre-Event Report – receive update
• Park Quality Program – receive update
• Hoppin' Hills Post-Event Report – receive and file
• 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Pre-Event Report – receive and file

The Laguna Hills Parks & Recreation Commission voted to receive and file six reports covering adult sports leagues, the Fourth of July celebration, park quality, Hoppin' Hills event, the Memorial Day race series, and the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Receive and file 2025 Adult Sports Leagues Winter End of Season Report (5-0)
• Receive and file 2025 Fourth of July CelebraƟon Pre-Event Report (5-0)
• Receive and file Park Quality Program update (5-0)
• Receive and file Hoppin' Hills Post-Event Report (5-0)
• Receive and file 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Honoring USMC Team Darkhorse Pre-Event Report (5-0)
• Receive and file 2025 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance Post-Event Report (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on April 22, 2025. Council members will discuss and provide direction to staff on the proposed Clarington Park and Ridge Route Drive bioswale projects and the regional stormwater capital improvement program. No formal decision is listed; the agenda calls for discussion and staff guidance. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of proposed Clarington Park and Ridge Route Drive bioswale projects and the regional stormwater capital improvement program

The council voted unanimously to apply for an OCTA Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup grant to fund the proposed bioswale at Clarington Park. The motion was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey and Council Member Pezold and passed 5-0. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved application for OCTA Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup grant for Clarington Park bioswale (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider routine items including the ratification of a $2.37 million warrant register, the approval of a lease for 24031 El Toro Road, and the purchase of two alternative fuel vehicles. The body will also vote on a fireworks display agreement for the Fourth of July and approve a Memorial Day nonprofit beer garden partner.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for $2,374,782.69
• Approval of lease for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300
• Purchase of two alternative fuel vehicles
• Approval of 2025 Fourth of July Fireworks Agreement
• Approval of Parentis Foundation as 2025 Memorial Day Beer Garden Partner

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously (5‑0). It rescinded the Western Exterminator termite fumigation award, adopted opposition positions on SB 16 and AB 647, approved the Fourth of July fireworks agreement, and approved purchase of two alternative‑fuel vehicles. The council also approved a lease agreement with Serenity Escrow and authorized a stop sign at Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive. Finally, council members voted 3‑2 to direct staff to negotiate with Merlone Geier Partners on the Village at Laguna Hills project and to create an ad‑hoc committee.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Rescinded Western Exterminator termite fumigation award (approved with consent calendar)
• Approved Fireworks Display Agreement with Garden State Fireworks (approved)
• Approved purchase of two alternative‑fuel vehicles (5‑0)
• Approved lease agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc. (4‑1)
• Approved side street stop sign installation at Sunburst Ave & Largo Dr (5‑0)
• Adopted “Oppose Unless Amended” position on SB 16 (approved)
• Approved negotiations with Merlone Geier Partners and formed ad‑hoc committee (3‑2)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will meet in a special session on April 8, 2025. The council will convene in closed session to discuss a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under California Government Code § 54956.9. The agenda also includes adoption of Resolution No. 96-04-09-1, which establishes rules of decorum for public meetings. No other public actions are listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (potential case) per Government Code § 54956.9
• Adoption of Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings
• Call to Order
• Roll Call of City Council members
• Public Comments limited to three minutes per person

The council convened a closed‑session meeting to discuss anticipated litigation under California Government Code §54956.9. City Attorney Simonian reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will meet for a special session to review and discuss the draft biennial budget. The body will also provide direction on funding Flexible Spending Arrangements for city employees.

• Review and discussion of the draft biennial budget
• Discussion on funding Flexible Spending Arrangements for City employees

The council met on April 8, 2025 for a special budget study session. Members reviewed the draft biennial budget and discussed funding for Flexible Spending Arrangements for city employees. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution establishing an updated development processing fee schedule. The council will also ratify the April 8 warrant register totaling $1,395,568.80 and consider a lease agreement for Serenity Escrow, Inc. Additional consent items include a weed abatement program and letters of support for several state bills.

• Ratify April 8 warrant register for $1,395,568.80 (Consent Calendar)
• Approve user fee study and adopt updated development processing fees (public hearing)
• Initiate 2025 Weed Abatement Program resolution
• Authorize letters of support for Assembly Bills 3, 423, 424, 425, 492 and Senate Bill 329
• Discuss proposed lease agreement for Serenity Escrow, Inc. at 24031 El Toro Road

The Laguna Hills City Council approved the balance of the Consent Calendar after removing two items for further review. It adopted a resolution updating City Council Policy 102, supported several state bills on recovery facilities, and approved a resolution adopting updated development processing fees. The Council also approved leasing Suite 300 at 24031 El Toro Road and relocating council offices to Suite 255.

• Approved balance of Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution updating City Council Policy 102 (part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved Resolution initiating 2025 Weed Abatement Program (5-0)
• Approved support letters for Assembly Bills 3, 423, 424, 425, 492 and Senate Bill 329 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of updated development fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved ratification of Warrant Register $1,395,568.80 (part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved lease of Suite 300 and relocation of Council offices to Suite 255 (4-1)
• Approved support for state legislation on alcohol and drug recovery facilities (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will discuss applicants interviewed on January 28, 2025 for three vacant seats on the Traffic Commission and two vacant seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Council may also consider the potential removal of any appointed commissioner and fill any unscheduled vacancies. Appointments would be for four‑year terms ending January 31, 2029. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discuss and appoint three Traffic Commissioners and two Parks & Recreation Commissioners to four‑year terms ending Jan 31 2029
• Consider potential removal of appointed commissioners and fill any unscheduled vacancies

The council approved the appointment of Harry Huggins and Patricia Thee to the Parks & Recreation Commission with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to remove Commissioner Patel from the Traffic Commission was rejected 1‑4. The council also approved appointing Mark Schaff, Michael Caputo and Mark Jones to the Traffic Commission, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Harry Huggins and Patricia Thee to Parks & Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Motion to remove Commissioner Patel from Traffic Commission failed (1-4)
• Appointed Mark Schaff, Michael Caputo, and Mark Jones to Traffic Commission (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider approving contracts for shared community outreach services and the Orange County Sheriff's Department's Fusus system, as well as adopting a new policy on meeting decorum. The meeting will also include the ratification of a warrant register and the submission of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Approval of Community Outreach Services Agreement with Mission Viejo
• MOU with Orange County Sheriff's Department for Fusus System
• Ratification of Warrant Register for $1,894,038.44
• Adoption of City Council Policy No. 115 on meeting decorum
• Submission of 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The City Council approved the balance of the consent calendar with a 5‑0 vote, removing Item 4.10 for separate discussion. They also approved a letter of support for Assembly Bill 448 and voted 3‑2 to join the United States Conference of Mayors. A resolution to adopt new council decorum rules was tabled.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 4.1‑4.5, 4.7‑4.12) (5‑0)
• Removed Item 4.10 from Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Approved AB448 Letter of Support (5‑0)
• Approved membership in United States Conference of Mayors (3‑2)
• Tabled Resolution adopting City Council Policy No. 115 (5‑0)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its January 15 meeting and consider several safety recommendations. Commissioners will recommend a one‑way stop sign at Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive, add Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo to a portable radar speed‑feedback deployment list with a 90‑day speed survey and increased police enforcement, and propose a 30 mph speed limit ordinance for Del Lago Drive with additional 25 mph signs at key entry points. The commission will also receive a report on an acceleration lane at La Paz Road & Appaloosa Place and suggest updating the bikeways portion of the city’s Bicycle Master Plan.

• Recommend installation of a one‑way stop sign at Sunburst Avenue and Largo Drive
• Recommend adding Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo to the portable radar speed‑feedback list, conducting a speed survey in 90 days, and increasing police speed enforcement
• Recommend City Council adopt a 30 mph speed limit ordinance for Del Lago Drive between Lake Forest Drive and La Cadena Drive, and post 25 mph signs on El Pacifico Drive, Peralta Drive, and Plaza Pointe Drive
• Receive and file report on installation of an acceleration lane at La Paz Road & Appaloosa Place
• Recommend City Council direct staff to update the bikeways portion of the Bikeways, Trails & Open Space Master Plan and allocate funding

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will vote to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the 2025 events calendar and partnerships, including a nonprofit beer garden partner for the Memorial Day Race, and review proposed goals and metrics for city events. The committee will also identify proposed beautification projects for 2025.

• Approve minutes for February 12, 2025 meeting
• Discuss 2025 Events Calendar and Partnerships
• Consider nonprofit beer garden partner for Memorial Day Race
• Review proposed goals and metrics for City events
• Identify 2025 Beautification Projects

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will waive reading ordinances, approve minutes from the February 25 meeting, and ratify the March 11 warrant register totaling $722,143.75. It will also adopt a resolution updating job descriptions and salary ranges for management and part‑time positions. Additional items include an excused absence for Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, a pre‑event report for the 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon, and a draft letter to request repaving of Avenida de la Carlota as part of the I‑5 South County Widening Project.

• Ratify March 11, 2025 Warrant Register – $722,143.75
• Approve draft letter to repave Avenida de la Carlota (I‑5 South County Widening Project)
• Adopt resolution on employment job descriptions and salary ranges
• Approve excused absence request for Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
• Receive and file 2025 Memorial Day Half Marathon pre‑event report

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative matters, including the adoption of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution opposing specific SCAQMD rules. The body is also considering an ordinance to make the unauthorized use of the official city seal unlawful.

• Ratification of February 25, 2025 Warrant Register in the amount of $1,179,456.46
• Adoption of an ordinance making unauthorized use of the Official City Seal unlawful
• Resolution opposing SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121
• Adoption of the Laguna Hills Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of a Work Order Agreement with Western Exterminator Company for Civic Center termite fumigation

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 events calendar and beautification projects. The body will also review community center equipment and the role of the committee in city communication channels.

• 2025 Events Calendar
• LH on the Hill Lighting Update
• Security Cameras at City Parks
• Identifying 2025 Beautification Projects
• Community Center Equipment

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will review updates on homeless outreach from the City of Mission Viejo and consider an ordinance making unauthorized use of the official city seal unlawful. The body will also discuss healthcare flexible spending arrangements for city employees.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for January 17 to January 30, 2025, in the amount of $215,337.89
• Final payment of $2,481.54 for Community Center Carpeting Replacement Project (CIP No. 513-B)
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 1-12 of the Municipal Code regarding unlawful use of the Official City Seal
• Discussion on South Coast Air Quality Management District's Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121
• Adoption of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10: Consultant Selection

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting, hear public comments, and consider a staff recommendation to add an infield for T‑Ball play at Costeau Park. The commission will also receive and file the 2024 Year‑End Report.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes for the December 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Recommendation on Costeau Park Baseball Field Improvement for T‑Ball (infield at existing backstop)
• Receipt and filing of the 2024 Year‑End Report

City Council / Planning Agency

The council will receive presentations on community outreach results for park improvements at El Conejo, Mackenzie, Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks. The presentations are provided by David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. for El Conejo and Mackenzie Parks, and by RJM Design Group, Inc. for Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks. No formal actions are listed; the meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Presentation of community outreach results for El Conejo Park and Mackenzie Park by David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
• Presentation of community outreach results for Cabot Park, Veeh Ranch Park, and San Remo Park by RJM Design Group, Inc.
• Public Comments limited to three minutes per person, total one hour
• Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings
• Adjournment of the special meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will interview applicants for three open seats on the Traffic Commission and two on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The body will also discuss the potential removal of current appointed commissioners.

• Interviews for Traffic and Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Potential removal of appointed commissioners
• Appointments to four-year terms ending January 31, 2029
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Electronic comments due by 2:00 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will consider a consent calendar that includes routine items such as waiving reading of ordinances, approving the January 14 minutes, ratifying a warrant register for $1,521,526.16, and approving a license agreement for one ballot drop box at the community center. Council members will vote on a waiver of competitive bidding and approve the purchase of new desktop computers, laptops and docking stations for up to $89,248.30. The council will also discuss possible installation of touchscreen technology in the council chamber and the feasibility of city‑funded health savings accounts for staff.

• Waive competitive bidding and approve purchase of computer hardware up to $89,248.30
• Ratify warrant register for $1,521,526.16 covering Jan 3‑16, 2025
• Approve license agreement with County of Orange for one ballot drop box at Laguna Hills Community Center
• Consider installation of touchscreen technology in the City Council Chamber
• Discuss feasibility of city‑funded Health Savings Accounts for city staff

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and discuss the adoption of e-bike regulations. The body will also receive a verbal report from the Sheriff's Department.

• Approval of November 20, 2024, minutes
• Recommendation to adopt e-bike regulations
• Sheriff's Department verbal report

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including the ratification of a warrant register totaling $1,761,232.35. It will also adopt an ordinance on electronic and digital signatures and approve a memorandum of agreement for shared emergency‑management resources with neighboring cities. Additional actions include designating agents for Emergency Management Performance Grants and discussing the City Manager’s compensation after the annual performance review.

• Ratify the January 14, 2025 warrant register in the amount of $1,761,232.35
• Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 1‑14 (Electronic and Digital Signatures) to the Municipal Code
• Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel for sharing emergency‑management resources
• Designate authorized agents to sign Emergency Management Performance Grants for FY 2024‑2026
• Consider compensation for the City Manager following the annual performance evaluation