Lake Forest public meetings in 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a five-year housing plan and grant application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program. They will also discuss directing a consultant study on the impacts of large-scale warehouse and distribution facilities. Consent items include a $2.24M increase to a building services contract and a new emergency communications agreement.

• Public hearing on Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) five-year plan and grant application
• Directing staff to procure a consultant to study impacts of large warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing uses
• First Amendment to Interwest Consulting Group agreement for building and safety services, increasing compensation by $2,240,000 to $5,840,000
• Award of $69,405 contract to Transtech Engineers for Senior Center Patio Shade Structure construction inspection
• Approval of Everbridge Nixle 360 emergency communications services agreement for up to five years

The City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo as Mayor and Council Member Tettemer as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. The Council also approved several service contracts and directed staff to study industrial warehousing impacts.

• Selected Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo as Mayor and Council Member Tettemer as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $2,240,000 compensation increase for Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. building and safety services (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a zoning ordinance amendment regarding warehousing/distribution uses and conduct an industrial area study (4-1)
• Approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan and grant application (5-0)
• Awarded $69,405 contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Senior Center patio shade structure inspection
• Awarded investment advisory and management services contract to Chandler Asset Management (5-0)
• Approved sole-source Master Service Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for Nixle 360 emergency communications
• Ended virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361 as no renewed findings of a state of emergency were made

Planning Commission Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B; a site development permit for a Kinder Care daycare center at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100; and a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the November 3, 2022 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Use Permit 10-22-5572 for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B in Aspan Plaza Center
• Site Development Permit 05-22-5534 for a Kinder Care child daycare center with outdoor play areas at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100
• Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan recommended for City Council adoption
• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved permits for a massage establishment and a child daycare center. The Commission also recommended that the City Council adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan.

• Approved Use Permit 10-22-5572 for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit 05-22-5534 for Kinder Care daycare at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting (Due to technical difficulties, the meeting video does not have audio)

The Community Services Commission will receive and file an overview of the Performing Arts Center's first-year activities. The consent calendar includes approval of November 2022 meeting minutes and a report on Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. Discussion items include a pickleball update and the November 2022 recreation report.

• Overview of the Performing Arts Center first-year activities (receive and file)
• Minutes of November 2022 Community Services Commission meeting (approve)
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (receive and file)
• Pickleball update (receive and file)
• November 2022 recreation report (receive and file)

The Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the November 2022 meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. Members received updates on Performing Arts Center activities, pickleball court restriping at Rimgate Park, and November recreation reports.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Lake Forest Housing Authority

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will vote on authorizing staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The report details revenues, expenditures, and activities related to the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund, which had a balance of $997,600 as of June 30, 2022. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2022.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 annual report for state housing fund compliance
• Housing Asset Fund balance reported at $997,600 as of June 30, 2022
• Administrative costs of $42,173 were below the $223,400 cap
• No excess surplus found; unencumbered balance was $1,021,557
• Report covers housing assets transferred from the former redevelopment agency

The Housing Authority authorized staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Authorized submission of FY 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 election results and administer the oath of office to newly elected members Mark Tettemer (District 4), Scott Voigts (District 3), and Benjamin Yu (District 2). The council will also consider awarding a $4.85 million street maintenance contract, approving a second amendment for Flock Group automatic license plate reader cameras, and adopting the 2023 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.

• Certify November 8, 2022 general municipal election results and install newly elected council members
• Award $4,850,529.46 contract to Charles Abbott & Associates for street maintenance and engineering support services
• Approve second amendment to agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate reader cameras
• Approve $4,581,649.96 warrant register
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments

The City Council certified the November 2022 election results and seated new members. The council approved several service contracts and directed staff to revise the City's Investment Policy and proceed with a citywide street name sign project.

• Approved certification of November 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
• Approved warrant register in the amount of $4,581,649.96 (5-0)
• Awarded $4,850,529.46 street maintenance contract to Charles Abbott & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved telephone equipment agreements with Vonage Business, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved additional services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate reader cameras (5-0)
• Directed staff to revise Investment Policy to allow for an active management advisory firm (5-0)
• Approved neighborhood street name sign design and solicitation of bids (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for first reading to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Codes (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will receive a commendation for outgoing Chair Benjamin Yu, view a demonstration of a new permit parking website, and receive routine reports including meeting minutes, a Public Works quarterly update, and an ALF summary report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Commendation for 2022 Traffic and Parking Commission Chair Benjamin Yu
• Demonstration of the new permit parking website
• Minutes of the November 7, 2022 special meeting
• Public Works Department quarterly update July to September 2022
• ALF summary report

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022, special meeting. The body also received and filed the Public Works Department quarterly update and the monthly ALF summary report.

• Approved November 7, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved Public Works Department quarterly update July to September 2022 (4-0)
• Approved monthly ALF summary report (4-0)

Special Meeting of the Audit Committee

The Lake Forest Audit Committee will discuss transitioning the city's investment portfolio to active management by an advisory firm. The committee will also receive and file several financial reports, including quarterly reports for Q4 FY 2021-22 and Q1 FY 2022-23, a sales tax update, and a capital improvement projects carry forward.

• Discussion on transitioning to active management of the city's investment portfolio by an advisory firm
• Quarterly Financial Report for Q4 FY 2021-22
• Quarterly Financial Report for Q1 FY 2022-23
• 2022-23 Non-Personnel Carry Over Appropriations
• 2022-23 Capital Improvement Projects Carry Forward

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest LLC for a citywide fiber optic system. Other action items include an update on solid waste procurement, adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Codes, and a second reading of an ordinance regulating e-bikes and open flames on public property. The consent calendar includes a $340,000 property acquisition for a roadway easement and a $30,810 trauma intervention services contract.

• Nonexclusive Public Franchise Agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest LLC for citywide fiber optic deployment
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 358 regulating e-bikes and prohibiting open flames on public property
• Acquisition of a portion of a parcel at Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road/Irvine Boulevard from Southern California Edison for $340,000
• Award of a three-year $30,810 agreement to Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County for support services
• Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Codes with a public hearing scheduled for December 6, 2022

The City Council approved a nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest, LLC for city-wide fiber optic deployment. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 358 regarding e-bike regulations and authorized a $340,000 land acquisition from Southern California Edison. Several other items, including building standards codes, were postponed or introduced for first reading.

• Approved nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 358 regulating e-bikes and updating municipal code
• Authorized $340,000 payment to Southern California Edison for roadway and construction easements
• Awarded $30,810 three-year agreement to Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County
• Approved second amendment for wildlife mitigation and pond maintenance at Veterans Park
• Approved notice of completion for slurry seal project Zone F (PW 2021-05A)
• Postponed first reading of 2022 California Building Standards Codes to December 6, 2022 (4-0)
• Introduced for first reading an ordinance for summary nuisance abatement procedures (3-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss the 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review, and consider implementing signing and striping enhancements at Serrano Road and Winding Way based on a multi-way stop control warrant analysis. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and receipt of an ALF summary report.

• Review of 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review
• Serrano Road – Lake Vista Drive to Winding Way – Multi-Way Stop Control Warrant Analysis with recommended signing and striping enhancements
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file ALF Summary Report

The Commission approved signing and striping enhancements at the intersection of Serrano Road and Winding Way. Members also reviewed the 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and the monthly ALF summary report.

• Approved signing and striping enhancements at Serrano Road and Winding Way (4-0)
• Received and filed Serrano Road Multi-Way Stop Control Warrant Analysis Study (4-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed monthly ALF summary report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a use permit and alcohol license for Onyx Golf, an indoor commercial recreation facility at 20996 Bake Parkway, and a site development permit for an outdoor dining venue at 23742 El Toro Road, which has been removed from the agenda for further analysis. The commission will also receive a code enforcement activity report for the third quarter of 2022 and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Use Permit 08-22-5559 and PCN 09-22-5568 for Onyx Golf indoor recreation with beer service at 20996 Bake Parkway, #100-106
• Site Development Permit 05-22-5532 for a 2,985 sq ft outdoor dining venue at 23742 El Toro Road, removed from agenda for additional analysis
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for third quarter of 2022
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved a use permit and alcohol license for Onyx Golf at 20996 Bake Parkway. One site development permit for an outdoor dining venue was removed from the agenda for further staff evaluation.

• Approved Use Permit 08-22-5559 and PCN 09-22-5568 for Onyx Golf indoor recreation and Type 40 beer service (5-0)
• Approved categorical exemption for UP 08-22-5507/PCN 09-22-5568 (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Removed Site Development Permit 05-22-5532 for 'The Gardens' outdoor dining venue from the agenda
• Received and filed the Third Quarter 2022 Code Enforcement Activity Report

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive and file a quarterly update on Public Works projects from July to September 2022. Other items include approving September meeting minutes, receiving Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and a September-October recreation report.

• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for July-September 2022
• Minutes of the September 2022 Community Services Commission meeting
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets report
• September and October 2022 Recreation Report

The Community Services Commission approved the September 2022 meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets via a unanimous consent calendar vote. The meeting primarily consisted of staff updates regarding public works, recreation programming, and city events.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to regulate e-bikes and update various municipal code sections, and authorizing an affordable senior housing covenant with Meadows Seniors LP. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3.9 million warrant register, a $354,760 contract for Portola Park lighting, and a $142,650 agreement for resident and business satisfaction surveys. The council will also hold closed sessions on existing and anticipated litigation.

• First reading of ordinance regulating e-bikes and updating municipal code (Titles 2, 12, 13)
• Authorize affordable senior housing covenant and promissory note with Meadows Seniors LP
• Award $354,760 construction contract to Delta Electric LLC for Portola Park Lighting Project
• Approve $3,923,469.65 warrant register
• Award $142,650 agreement with True North Research Inc. for 2023-2027 satisfaction surveys

The City Council approved a warrant register for $3,923,469.65 and awarded a $354,760 construction contract for Portola Park lighting. Council also authorized a senior housing covenant and introduced an ordinance regarding open flames and municipal code updates. A proposed temporary parking resolution on Portola Parkway was withdrawn.

• Approved warrant register in the amount of $3,923,469.65 (5-0)
• Awarded $354,760 construction contract for Portola Park Lighting to Delta Electric, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $142,650 agreement to True North Research Inc. for resident and business satisfaction surveys (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Affordable Senior Housing Covenant and Promissory Note (5-0)
• Introduced for first reading ordinance prohibiting open flames on public property and making municipal code refinements (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to agreement with Carlson Strategic Land Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Withdrew proposed resolution for temporary on-street parking on Portola Parkway
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss options to address impacts from warehousing and distribution facilities, including directing a consultant study and considering a moratorium. They will also consider a cooperative agreement for traffic signal synchronization on Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard, and approve a final tract map for a 25.761-acre single-family subdivision at Glenn Ranch and Saddleback Ranch roads.

• Discussion of possible moratorium on large-scale warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing uses
• Cooperative Agreement No. C22632 with OCTA for Bake Parkway/Rockfield Boulevard traffic signal synchronization project
• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 19138 for an 83-lot single-family subdivision on 25.761 acres at Glenn Ranch and Saddleback Ranch roads
• Authorization to apply for OCTA Measure M2 grant for Irvine Boulevard/Trabuco Road corridor improvement project
• Subdivision improvement bonds totaling $2,972,808.03 from USA Portola East, LLC

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss programs to mitigate catalytic converter theft and a community card agreement with Yiftee, Inc. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and routine financial reports.

• Proposed Catalytic Converter Painting and Etching Program and Shield Program
• Contract with Willdan Financial Services for $66,000 for Development Impact Fee Study Services
• Community Card Customer Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. and $10,000 agreement with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $3,758,745.93
• Purchase of an LED sign board

Special Meeting of the Lake Forest Housing Authority

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to address routine administrative matters. The body will consider renewing findings to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Renewal of findings to continue virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several routine consent items and hold public hearings regarding development agreements and tax-exempt bond financing for a senior apartment project. The agenda includes major infrastructure contracts and property acquisitions.

• Award $1,874,629.28 contract to MMG Engineering, Inc. for El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway intersection improvements
• Acquisition of a portion of APN 837-462-01 from the County of Orange for $13,500
• Public hearing regarding tax-exempt bond financing for The Meadows Senior Apartments project
• Annual review of development agreements for Baldwin, Landsea, KB Homes, Lennar, Shea Homes, and Toll Brothers West, Inc.
• Agreement with Geographics for graphic design services totaling $70,087.50

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss a request for on-street parking on Portola Parkway from Paloma to the end of the roadway. The body will also receive an award for a highway safety project and review several departmental reports.

• On-street parking request for Portola Parkway from Paloma to end of roadway
• Award from American Society of Civil Engineers for Santiago Canyon Road Highway Safety Improvement Project
• Public Works Department quarterly update (January to March 2022)
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department report
• Monthly ALF summary report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is reviewing a General Plan conformance determination for the acquisition of a parcel from the County of Orange. The body will also receive reports on code enforcement and public works projects.

• General Plan conformance determination 07-22-5554 for a parcel on the northwest corner of El Toro Road and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkway (APN 837-462-01)
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the second quarter of 2022
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for April to March 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss various legislative matters, including ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and mixed-use zoning. The agenda also includes several contract awards for city projects and public hearings on municipal code changes.

• Ordinance No. 355: Amending the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance No. 356: Approving a zoning code amendment for mixed-use zoning districts in several planned communities
• Contract award to All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the Safe Step Improvement Project ($720,314.25)
• Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Abtech Technologies for server and storage replacement ($115,704.00)
• Warrant register approval in the amount of $4,199,843.04

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee is meeting to receive reports on city finances and grant updates. The body will discuss the financial impact of development engineering services and review budgetary and tax reports.

• Financial impact report on 1% review development engineering services
• Budgetary Status and Compliance Report for June 30, 2022
• Sales Tax Update for March 31, 2022
• American Rescue Plan Act grant update
• Approval of May 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of a 7,000 square foot property. The proposed action involves selling the parcel to the City of Lake Forest for approximately $310,000.

• Sale of land north of El Toro Rd. and south of Jeronimo Rd. (APN: 614-021-31) for ~$310,000
• Renewal of findings to continue holding virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss several items including a revised Housing Element, accessory dwelling unit ordinances, and mixed-use zoning amendments. The agenda also includes the recognition of 4th of July parade participants and various contract awards.

• Recognition of 2022 Fourth of July Parade volunteers, sponsors, and winners
• Approval of a $5,004,471.05 warrant register
• Acceptance of Portola Center storm drain improvements and release of $539,945 in bonds
• Contract award to ECS Imaging, Inc. for $122,700 for document management software
• Contract award to Data Ticket, Inc. for $175,738.20 for parking permit and citation processing

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive updates on city projects and recreation activities. The meeting consists primarily of receiving and filing reports and routine administrative approvals.

• Public Works Department project quarterly update for April to June 2022
• July 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets
• Approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to conduct closed sessions regarding real property and labor negotiations. The public session includes several contract awards for city services, park renovations, and software procurement.

• Real property negotiation for APN # 614-021-31 (Mamie Thomas Parcel)
• Real property negotiation for Passive Park site in Serrano Summit
• Construction contract for Borrego Overlook, Regency, and Rancho Serrano Parks: $936,893.50
• Microsoft Office software licenses via Softchoice, Inc.: $117,851.40
• Printing and mailing services agreement with Advantage Mailing LLC: $466,811

Senior Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a senior program recreation report. The meeting also includes updates from the Senior Recreation Supervisor and the Recreation Manager.

• Approval of May 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of May/June 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the June 8, 2022, meeting minutes and a recreation report. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Lake Forest tickets.

• Approval of the June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets
• June 2022 Recreation Report

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a $20,000 agreement for business development and an agreement for animal adoption services. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the November 8, 2022, general municipal election.

• Recognition of 2021-2022 Volunteers in Parks program participants
• Warrant register approval of $2,322,647.26
• Resolutions for the November 8, 2022, general municipal election
• $20,000 contract with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce for business development
• Agreement with Pet Adoption Center of Orange County for animal adoption services

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish updated fees and charges for various municipal services. The body is also considering several contract awards for city maintenance and senior transportation services.

• Public hearing to adopt a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule
• Contract award of $1,170,810.68 to Innovative Cleaning Services for Civic Center custodial and janitorial services
• Contract award of $214,351.50 to Age Well Senior Services, Inc. for senior bus transportation
• Contract award of $169,000.00 to Cabco Yellow Inc. (dba California Yellow Cab) for senior taxi transportation
• Contract award of $210,000 to Crown Facility Solutions for special event janitorial services at the Community Center, Performing Arts Center, and The Clubhouse

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will meet to review professional service agreements. The agenda includes a first amendment for community development grant consulting and an award for loan portfolio management services.

• First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consulting Services
• Professional Consultant Agreement Award for Loan Portfolio Management Consultant Services to AmeriNational Community Services, LLC, dba AmeriNat

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review recreation reports and discussion items. The meeting includes a presentation from staff regarding potential locations for the 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park.

• 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park location presentation
• April and May 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several contract awards for city services and infrastructure improvements. The body will also receive an update on the Interstate 5 / El Toro Road interchange project and discuss user fee updates.

• Contract award of $1,576,047 to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance
• Contract award of $190,292 to Wallace & Associates for construction inspection at El Toro and Portola/Santa Margarita and other sites
• Contract award of $142,975 to 360Civic for website design and hosting services
• Approval of road closures for the Independence Day parade on July 4, 2022
• Discussion of draft user fee updates

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will meet to consider a professional consultant agreement. The primary item involves awarding services for housing rehabilitation.

• Professional Consultant Services Agreement award to Theresa Dobbs, Inc. for Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will meet to review a presentation on traffic signal detection equipment. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation on Traffic Signal Equipment 101 – Detection
• Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Monthly ALF Summary Report

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review several financial reports, including a 1% review of street maintenance contract impacts. The body will also consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and receive presentations on the FY 2021-22 audit engagement.

• 1% Review Report on contract street maintenance services
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Audit Engagement presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
• Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs report for June 30, 2021
• Third Quarter FY 2021-22 Quarterly Financial Report
• Draft updates to the Master Fee Schedule

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a mid-cycle review of the 2021-2023 operating budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The body will also consider agreements for law enforcement services and various maintenance contracts.

• Mid-cycle review of the 2021-2023 operating budget for fiscal year 2022-23
• Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Services for fiscal year 2022-23
• Release of $16,314.40 payment to International Line Builders, Inc. for signal, signing, and striping improvements
• Resolution to oppose California Initiative 21-0042A2
• Contract amendments with U.S. Bank, Bear Electrical Solutions, Jamey Clark, Inc., Crown Facility Solutions, and Brightview Landscape Services

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to review the senior program recreation report for March and April 2022. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and comment on March/April 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for a Walmart location. The body will also receive quarterly reports on code enforcement and public works projects.

• Site Development Permit 02-22-5504 to convert 2,780 sq. ft. of Walmart outdoor garden center to enclosed grocery pickup space at 26502 Towne Centre Drive
• Designation of 37 parking stalls for customer order pick-up at 26502 Towne Centre Drive
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the first quarter of 2022
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for January to March 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant program for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body will also review several contract amendments and approve a warrant register.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $4,032,696.92
• FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• First Amendment to the agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for HR consulting
• Fourth Amendment to the Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. contract for Lake Forest Sports Park
• Adoption of updated 2022 implementation guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive an annual school review presentation. The agenda also includes routine items such as the February 28 meeting minutes, a monthly ALF summary report, and a Public Works quarterly update.

• Annual School Review presentation
• Minutes of the February 28, 2022, regular meeting
• Monthly ALF summary report
• Public Works Quarterly Update (January to March, 2022)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting includes several contract awards for park renovations, ADA access ramp improvements, and landscape maintenance services.

• Reject all bids and authorize re-bidding for Borrego Overlook, Regency, and Rancho Serrano parks
• $318,155.00 design service award to Onward Engineering for ADA Access Ramp improvements
• $234,833.00 construction contract award to Elegant Construction, Inc. for Arbor Access Ramp
• $944,047.18 construction contract award to Diamond Construction & Design for Vintage and Sundowner parks
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Review

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two use permits for local businesses. The body will also review and approve minutes from two previous March meetings.

• Use Permit 12-21-5479 for SY Fit Gym instructional studio at 21088 Bake Parkway, Suite 104
• Use Permit 04-21-5415 for late night hours for a new Wendy's in Heritage Hill Plaza Shopping Center
• Planned Sign Program 04-21-5414 for Wendy's drive-through and tenant wall signage in Heritage Hill Plaza Shopping Center

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive reports from the Senior Advisory Board and the March 2022 Recreation Report. The body will also review Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Report from the Senior Advisory Board
• March 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine administrative items, including a warrant register for $4,489,810.00 and updates to city ordinances. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the General Plan safety element and Community Development Block Grant programs.

• Award of $1,306,825.69 contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Slurry Seal Project for Non-Arterial Streets, Zone F
• Budget amendment to add $80,000 to the Alton Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 352 to adjust City Council election district boundaries
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 353 regarding procurement of goods, services, and public projects
• Public hearing for the update to the General Plan Public Safety Element

Audit Committee Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee is meeting to review several financial reports and updates. The committee is asked to receive and file reports regarding the city's budget, sales tax, and capital projects.

• Quarterly Financial Report for the second quarter of FY 2021-22
• Budgetary Status and Compliance Report as of December 31, 2021
• 2021-22 Capital Improvement Projects carry forward
• Sales Tax Update as of September 30, 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding city council election district boundaries. Other business includes adopting ordinances for urban lot splits, two-unit housing, and multifamily project design standards.

• Public Hearing No. 4: Redistricting of City Council election districts
• Ordinance No. 350: Standards for urban lot splits and two-unit housing projects
• Ordinance No. 351: Design standards for new multifamily projects
• Construction contract for Sports Park Paver Replacement Project: $169,700 to IE General Construction, Inc.
• Review of Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy and parking enforcement RFPs

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is conducting two site tours of mixed-use developments. The meetings include visits to Oakbrook Village in Laguna Hills and the Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

• Site tour: Oakbrook Village, 24391 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 100, Laguna Hills
• Site tour: Promenade at Irvine Spectrum (Los Olivos Phase 2), 1100 Perlita, Irvine

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will review the January/February 2022 senior program recreation report and approve previous meeting minutes. Staff will also provide updates regarding upcoming council meetings and suggestion box information.

• Approval of January 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of January/February 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a new automobile storage business permit and signage for a service station. The meeting also includes a recommendation regarding the Public Safety Element update to the City's General Plan.

• Use permit for Auto Addiction O.C. at 26862 Vista Terrace
• Signage program for service station at 23652 Rockfield Blvd
• Public Safety Element update of the City's General Plan
• Mixed-use site tours discussion

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the February 2022 Recreation Report and an overview of the Leaflet and Recreation Guide. The meeting also includes a consent calendar item regarding Ask Lake Forest tickets.

• Ask Lake Forest tickets (Consent Calendar)
• February 2022 Recreation Report
• Overview of the Leaflet and Recreation Guide

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding urban lot splits and multifamily project design standards. The meeting also includes a contract for citywide playground resurfacing and discussions on park lighting and flagpoles.

• Contract with Robertson Industries, Inc. for $207,230 for Citywide Playground Resurfacing/Replacing Project
• Ordinance regarding urban lot splits and two-unit housing projects per Senate Bill 9
• Zoning code amendment for objective design standards for new multifamily projects
• Warrant register approval in the amount of $4,098,974.96
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations at 100 Civic Center Drive

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will review a revised Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy. The Commission is also scheduled to commend former Chair Jim Richert for his service in 2020 and 2021.

• Commendation for 2020 and 2021 Commission Chair Jim Richert
• Review of January 31, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly ALF summary report
• Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct its third public hearing to select a draft or public map for redistricting. The body will also consider an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and review several park project completions.

• Public Hearing No. 3 on Redistricting to select a draft or public map
• Ordinance No. 349 prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Notice of Completion for Darrin Park, Montbury Park, and Pebble Creek Park renovations
• Notice of Completion for Arbor Mini Parks
• $30,000 contract award to RJM Design Group for Neighborhood Park Improvement Program support

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering new objective design standards for multifamily projects and urban lot splits. The body will also review a use permit for a massage establishment and receive year-end code enforcement and public works reports.

• Use Permit 12-12-5484 for a massage establishment at 21771 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 107
• Zoning Code Amendment 12-21-5483 to establish objective design standards for new multifamily projects
• Proposed ordinance adding Chapters 7.50 and 9.52 to regulate urban lot splits and two-unit housing per SB 9
• 2021 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Code Enforcement Activity Report
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update (October through December 2021)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review newly adopted district maps and receive a Southern California Gas Company update. The meeting also includes several contract awards for consulting, asset management, and system maintenance.

• Presentation on newly adopted district maps for congressional, state senate, state assembly, and board of supervisors
• Southern California Gas Company update
• Warrant register approval of $2,929,781.12
• Solid waste consulting services agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for $347,440
• Asset management program agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for $447,240

Special Workshop of the City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop to receive and file a presentation on emergency management. No other legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Emergency Management Presentation

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss findings from the annual citywide traffic collision analysis and review. The body will also receive a presentation on the Protected-Permissive Left-Turn project regarding flashing yellow arrows.

• Protected-Permissive Left-Turn (PPLT) Project flashing yellow arrow presentation
• Annual citywide traffic collision analysis and review
• Public Works quarterly update for October through December 2021
• Monthly ALF summary report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a lease agreement with Brü Grill & Market and review the city's 2022 legislative platform. The body will also conduct an annual review of 15 different City Council policies.

• Lease agreement with Brü Grill & Market for property at 23742 El Toro Road
• Adoption of the 2022 Legislative Platform
• Affirmation of the Local Appointments List 'MADDY ACT'
• Review and potential adoption of revised policies including Travel and Expense Reimbursement and Financial Management and Budgetary Policy
• Recognition of Alondra Diaz and El Toro High School volleyball and cross country teams

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review a senior program recreation report and approve minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Selection of Senior Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of November/December 2021 Senior Program Recreation Report
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for a new industrial office building. The body will also reorganize its officers and review the 2021 year-in-review presentation.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit 05-21-5422 to build an 11,640 square foot industrial office building at 25101 Arctic Ocean Drive
• Selection and reorganization of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of the 2021 Year-In-Review staff presentation
• Approval of the 2022 Planning Commission meeting calendar

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed redistricting map and consider adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan. The meeting also includes the installation of the 2022 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

• Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan
• Public Hearing No. 2 regarding 2022 Redistricting and a Proposed Draft Map
• Approval of a warrant register in the amount of $4,430,817.28
• Presentation on changes to the CR&R waste collection schedule
• Discussion regarding a flagpole at the Veterans Park Memorial