Lake Forest, California

CANCELLED - Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for a 165,803-square-foot industrial building at 26200 Enterprise Way, including certification of an Environmental Impact Report. They will also consider first reading of an ordinance amending regulations for group homes, residential care facilities, and boarding houses. Other action items include awarding a $589,107 contract for Cavanaugh Park improvements, discussing city council term limits with a potential November 2026 ballot measure, and discussing possible compensation increases for council members and commissioners.

• Appeal of Site Development Permit 06-21-5437 and EIR certification for a new 165,803 sq ft industrial building at 26200 Enterprise Way
• First reading of ordinance amending municipal code to allow group homes for the disabled and update residential care facility and boarding house rules
• Award of $589,107 contract to Glenn A. Rick Engineering & Development Company for design services for Cavanaugh Park improvements (25P08)
• Discussion on revising term limits and placing a ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 election to limit council members to two terms with a four-year break
• Discussion on possible increase to city council and commissioner compensation

CANCELLED - Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

CANCELLED - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will consider approving minutes from a March 2026 meeting and award a $110,000 consulting contract to GRC Associates, Inc. for housing rehabilitation loan and paint grant program services. The meeting is a special session of the City Council acting as the Housing Authority.

• Award of $110,000 professional consultant services agreement to GRC Associates, Inc. for Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Paint Grant Program Consulting Services
• Approval of minutes from the March 3, 2026 special meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss the pending lawsuit Brian McMillan v. City of Lake Forest. During the public session, the council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $3 million contract with Ardurra Group for municipal engineering, renewal of Measure M transportation funding, and other routine items such as the warrant register and election resolutions.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Brian McMillan v. City of Lake Forest, USDC case no. 8:25-CV-00245)
• Warrant register approval: $6,555,557.88
• Professional consultant contract awards: $3,000,000 to Ardurra Group, $300,000 to Onward Engineering, $300,000 to Transtech Engineers
• Annual renewed Measure M (M2) eligibility submittal to Orange County Transportation Authority
• Housing rehabilitation loan and paint grant consulting contract: $110,000 to GRC Associates

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Site Development Permit and certifying an Environmental Impact Report for demolition of an existing building and construction of a new 165,803 square foot industrial building at 26200 Enterprise Way. The project, proposed by IPT Enterprise Business Center LLC, includes adoption of a statement of overriding considerations and a mitigation monitoring program. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Site Development Permit 06-21-5437 and Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2024030755)
• Demolition of existing building and construction of 165,803 sq ft industrial building at 26200 Enterprise Way
• Recommendation to adopt environmental findings, certify EIR, adopt statement of overriding considerations, and approve the project
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from May 7, 2026

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will receive and file several informational reports, including a Capital Improvement Plan update, a security guard services update for city parks, and an update on the America 250 Celebration. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine reports on recreation tickets and May program participation. No action items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Capital Improvement Plan update - receive and file
• Security Guard Services Update - report on patrols in city parks and Lake Forest Sports Park
• City of Lake Forest America 250 Celebration Update - receive and file
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026 meeting
• 2026 May Program Participation Report - receive and file

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget appropriation and setting the appropriations limit at $187,447,617. Consent items include awarding a $628,266.99 contract for Civic Center landscape maintenance and approving road closures for the July 4th parade. The council will also consider a policy position on Assembly Bill 1795 and adopt a revised classification and compensation schedule.

• Award of $628,266.99 contract to Tropical Plaza Nursery for Civic Center landscape and streetscape maintenance
• Approval of road closures for July 4th parade and race route from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Adoption of FY 2026-27 budget appropriation and appropriations limit of $187,447,617
• Amendment to classification plan and compensation schedule for FY 2025-26
• Consideration of policy position on Assembly Bill 1795

CANCELLED: Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

Audit Committee - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee will receive and file several financial reports, including the Budgetary Status and Compliance Report as of March 31, 2026, and the third-quarter financial report for FY 2025-26. They will also discuss a strategy for using one-time revenue. All items are for discussion only; no votes on substantive actions are scheduled.

• Receive and file Budgetary Status and Compliance Report as of March 31, 2026
• Receive and file Quarterly Financial Report – Third Quarter of FY 2025-26
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2025-26 Audit Engagement
• Receive and file Asset Management Program Update
• Discuss Strategy for One-Time Revenue

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a closed session for litigation (Brian McMillan v. City of Lake Forest) and a city manager performance evaluation. The public session features presentations recognizing local businesses and the Taste of Lake Forest event, a consent calendar with routine contracts and proclamations, a public hearing on workforce vacancies under AB 2561, and action items including a law enforcement services agreement for fiscal year 2026-27 and adoption of policy positions on state legislation.

• Law enforcement contract with County of Orange for FY 2026-27
• Closed session litigation: Brian McMillan v. City of Lake Forest et al.
• Proclamation declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Award of sports program agreement to Skyhawks Sports Academy for multi-sports at Lake Forest Sports Park
• Public hearing on workforce vacancies and recruitment/retention under AB 2561

CANCELLED City Council - Regular Meeting

CANCELLED Audit Committee - Special Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated zoning code amendment to allow group homes for the disabled, residential care facilities, and boarding houses, and will recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance. The commission will also receive presentations on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and a Capital Improvement Plan update, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 07-25-5813 to amend Title 9 for group homes, residential care facilities, and boarding houses
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt ordinance allowing group homes for the disabled, with CEQA exemption findings
• Presentation on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) by Trabuco Consulting
• Capital Improvement Plan update (receive and file)
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved the March 5, 2026, meeting minutes and recommended a city-initiated zoning code amendment to the City Council. The amendment addresses various sections of Title 9 regarding group homes, residential care facilities, and boarding houses. The Commission also found the action exempt from CEQA requirements.

• Approved March 5, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amending Title 9 regarding group homes and residential care (unanimous)
• Recommended finding that the zoning amendment is exempt from CEQA (unanimous)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider consent items including approval of April meeting minutes, an update on Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, a program participation report, and a security guard services update for city parks. The main discussion item is a staff report on the City of Lake Forest 4th of July Parade. No ordinances, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Receive and file 2026 April Program Participation Report
• Receive and file Security Guard Services Update for city parks and Lake Forest Sports Park
• Receive and file report on the City of Lake Forest 4th of July Parade
• Approve minutes from April 8, 2026 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will vote on a resolution to begin the process of abandoning Whispering Hills Park as a park site, with a public hearing set for June 9, 2026. The council will also hear a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and consider approving the final concept design for the Etnies Skatepark. Consent items include a $10.48 million warrant register, a $985,292 traffic signal management contract, and several contract amendments for graffiti removal, audit, banking, and senior transportation services.

• Resolution of intention to abandon Whispering Hills Park park designation
• Final concept design approval for Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Award of $985,292 contract to AGA Engineers for traffic signal management
• Warrant register totaling $10,484,412.35

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission will review and provide feedback on the Draft Traffic Operational Improvement Study, including implementation priorities and future capital considerations. They will also receive and file an update on the Capital Improvement Plan and consider routine consent items such as meeting minutes and an Ask Lake Forest summary report.

• Commendation for 2025 Traffic and Parking Commission Chair Jim Fouste
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of Ask Lake Forest Summary Report
• Review of Draft Traffic Operational Improvement Study and discussion of implementation priorities
• Receive and file Capital Improvement Plan update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several routine consent calendar items including contract changes and awards. Discussion items include an analysis of industrial park inventory and a capital improvement plan update.

• $81,477.35 contract change order for Lake Forest Sports Park HVAC retrofit project
• $426,000 agreement amendment for special event janitorial services at several city facilities
• $96,906.98 contract award for Citywide Technology Master Plan consulting services
• Proclamation of April 30, 2026, as National Therapy Animal Day
• Proclamation of April as Community College Awareness Month

CANCELLED - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will receive updates on Lake Forest Sports Park programs and the Performing Arts Center, approve consent calendar items including meeting minutes and a recreation tickets report, and discuss a report on security guard services in city parks. The main discussion item is the draft conceptual design for Etnies Skatepark based on community outreach feedback, with the Commission providing feedback to staff and the design firm.

• Presentation on Lake Forest Sports Park Programs and Events
• City of Lake Forest Performing Arts Center update
• Security guard services update in City parks and Lake Forest Sports Park
• Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest community outreach feedback and draft conceptual design

The Commission approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes and the March program participation report. Staff presented a conceptual redesign for the Etnies Skatepark to better accommodate beginner and intermediate users, which will move to City Council for potential approval in May 2026.

• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 2026 Program Participation Report (4-0)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets item (4-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several professional service agreements, including building and safety services. Discussion items include the potential reuse of Whispering Hills Park and a waste infrastructure agreement with Orange County.

• Award three $500,000.00 on-call building and safety services agreements
• Approve $87,085.87 contract change order for MUSCO light replacement project
• Discuss potential reuse of Whispering Hills Park site
• Consider waste infrastructure system enterprise agreement with Orange County
• Proclaim April 22, 2026, as Earth Day and April 24, 2026, as National Arbor Day