Lake Forest public meetings in 2024

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will consider three consent‑calendar items: approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes, a first amendment to the agreement with AmeriNat for loan‑portfolio management services, and authorization to submit the FY 2023‑24 Successor Agency Annual Report. The board will vote on these items together without separate discussion unless a member or the public requests removal from the consent calendar.

• Approve minutes of the special meeting held on February 6, 2024
• Approve first amendment to the agreement with AmeriNat for loan‑portfolio management services
• Authorize staff to submit the FY 2023‑24 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting on December 17, 2024, and approved all three consent calendar items by a 5-0 vote. These included approving the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes, a First Amendment to the AmeriNat loan portfolio management services agreement, and authorization to submit the FY 2023-24 Successor Entity Annual Report to the state. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were discussed.

• Approved minutes of February 6, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to AmeriNat loan portfolio management services agreement (5-0)
• Authorized submission of FY 2023-24 Successor Entity Annual Report to state HCD (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will certify the November 2024 election results, swear in new members, and select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2025. The body will also approve routine contracts for city website hosting and sports park maintenance.

• Certify November 5, 2024, election results
• Install new City Council members and take oaths of office
• Select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2025
• Approve contract for City Website Hosting ($4,364,113.05)
• Award sports parks landscape maintenance contract ($4,364,113.05)

Special Meeting of the CIty Council

The Lake Forest City Council will consider a presentation titled “Shopping Center Analysis Update” prepared by Kosmont. The recommended action is to receive the presentation, file it with the council records, and allow staff and public comment. No other agenda items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Shopping Center Analysis Update presentation by Kosmont – receive, file, and comment

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission will meet on Dec 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The commission will receive a Capital Improvement Plan update, approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes, and hold a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment 11‑23‑5675. Staff recommends the amendment be exempt from CEQA and the commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council amend Title 9 of the municipal code.

• Capital Improvement Plan Update – recommended action: receive and file.
• Approval of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 7, 2024 – recommended action: approve as submitted.
• Zoning Code Amendment 11‑23‑5675 – staff recommends CEQA exemption and adoption of a resolution to amend Title 9 of the municipal code.
• Public comment period – written comments due by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting; in‑person speakers limited to three minutes.
• Consent calendar items – routine matters to be enacted by one vote unless removed for separate action.

The Lake Forest Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt a zoning code amendment making minor refinements to Title 9, and determined it exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the capital improvement plan update was informational only.

• Recommended City Council adopt zoning code amendment 11-23-5675 (4-0-1)
• Recommended CEQA exemption for zoning code amendment (4-0-1)
• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and survey results regarding potential park improvements. The body will also review a proposal for a Veterans Brick Program and monthly program participation reports.

• Survey results for potential improvements at El Toro Park, Lake Forest Park, Lake Forest Nature Park, and Peachwood Park
• Capital Improvement Plan update
• Presentation on a potential Veterans Brick Program
• November 2024 program participation report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets

The Community Services Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the November meeting minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and the November program participation report. The commission also received presentations on the Capital Improvement Plan update, park improvement survey results, and a potential veterans brick program, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved consent calendar items 4-6 (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Council will approve the warrant register for $7,048,708.73 and adopt a second reading of an ordinance changing speed limits on city roadways. It will award a $310,265.75 construction contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for an irrigation conservation project and adopt a related capital improvement plan amendment. A public hearing will consider a resolution to abandon a temporary construction easement at 25052 Farthing Street that is no longer needed for the Jeronimo Road widening project. The Council will also consider the tenth funding phase for the Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program with Yiftee, Inc.

• Award $310,265.75 contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for Irrigation Conservation Program (PW 2022-03)
• Public hearing on abandoning temporary construction easement at 25052 Farthing Street for Jeronimo Road widening
• Approve warrant register totaling $7,048,708.73
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending prima facie speed limits on city roadways
• Consider tenth funding phase for Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program with Yiftee, Inc. (gift cards $50 and $100)

The City Council approved the tenth funding phase for the Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program with Yiftee, Inc., increasing the agreement amount to $1,130,000.00. The council also adopted resolutions for personnel rules amendments, slurry seal project completion, a construction contract for irrigation conservation, and abandonment of a temporary construction easement. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $1,130,000 for Shop & Dine gift card program with Yiftee, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Personnel Rules and Regulations (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for slurry seal projects (5-0)
• Awarded $310,265.75 contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for irrigation conservation (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $7,048,708.73 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending prima facie speed limits (5-0)
• Adopted resolution abandoning temporary construction easement at 25052 Farthing Street (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission will consider four agenda items: receiving and filing a Capital Improvement Plan update, approving the minutes from the November 4 meeting, approving the Ask Lake Forest summary report, and receiving and filing a Transportation Mitigation Program update. All items are routine and will be acted on by a single vote unless removed from the consent calendar. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker and written comments may be submitted online before the meeting.

• Capital Improvement Plan Update – recommended action: receive and file
• Minutes of the November 4, 2024 Traffic and Parking Commission meeting – recommended action: approve as submitted
• Ask Lake Forest Summary Report – recommended action: approve as submitted
• Lake Forest Transportation Mitigation Program Update – recommended action: receive and file

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will consider several contract awards, including a $2,257,700 agreement with LCR Earthwork & Engineering Corp for asphalt repairs in Zone D. Council members will also vote on amendments to existing consultant agreements with Carlson Strategic Land Solutions and Hartzog & Crabill. An ordinance to amend prima facie speed limits and a related budget resolution will be introduced for first reading. A $91,745 design contract for the Protected‑Permissive Left Turn Phasing Project Phase 2 will be awarded to AGA Engineers, Inc.

• Award $2,257,700 contract to LCR Earthwork & Engineering Corp for Non‑Arterial Streets Asphalt Repairs Zone D (24S01A)
• Approve Sixth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carlson Strategic Land Solutions, Inc.
• Approve Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Hartzog and Crabill, Inc. for traffic engineering services
• Introduce ordinance amending prima facie speed limits and adopt resolution amending the 2023‑2025 operating budget appropriations
• Award $91,745 professional consultant services agreement to AGA Engineers, Inc. for Protected‑Permissive Left Turn Phasing Project – Phase 2 design

The City Council approved a $2,257,700 contract for non-arterial street asphalt repairs (Zone D) to LCR Earthwork & Engineering Corp. It also introduced an ordinance amending prima facie speed limits on various roadways and approved a budget amendment. The protected-permissive left turn phasing project (Phase 2) was continued to February 2026. Consent calendar items, including the warrant register of $6,951,641.59, were approved 5-0.

• Awarded $2,257,700 construction contract for Non-Arterial Streets Asphalt Repairs Zone D to LCR Earthwork & Engineering Corp. (5-0)
• Introduced for first reading an ordinance amending prima facie speed limits on various roadways (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending 2023-2025 operating budget for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Continued Protected-Permissive Left Turn Phasing Project Phase 2 to February 2026 (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $6,951,641.59 (5-0)
• Approved Sixth Amendment with Carlson Strategic Land Solutions, Inc. for environmental permit services (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment with Hartzog and Crabill, Inc. for traffic engineering services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission will consider amending the General Plan and Municipal Code to update noise policies and thresholds. The body will also receive a presentation on a Zoning Code update.

• Amend General Plan Public Safety Element and Municipal Code Chapter 11.16 regarding noise control
• Adopt CEQA significance thresholds for noise
• Receive presentation on Zoning Code update

The Planning Commission voted to continue a public hearing regarding noise policies and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to a date uncertain. The commission also received a presentation on zoning code updates.

• Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Continued amendments to General Plan Public Safety Element and Municipal Code Chapter 11.16 to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Received and filed Zoning Code Update presentation

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to review recreation reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The session includes a report on program participation from October 2024.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2024 October Program Participation Report
• Receipt of Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets

The Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the September 4, 2024 minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. They received a report on October programs, noting successful events like Spooktacular and the Monster Mash, and that revenue recovery goals were slightly exceeded. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets) (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a final spending plan for the Strategic Economic Investment Program and a budget appropriation for the 2025 Taste of Lake Forest. The body is also considering a zone change for property at 20751 Linear Lane and a development agreement with Griffiths Ranch LLC.

• Zone change for 20751 Linear Lane to Open Space Conservation and Urban Industrial 25
• Development agreement between the City of Lake Forest and Griffiths Ranch LLC
• Draft Final Spending Plan for Strategic Economic Investment Program
• Amendment No. 1 to the Lake Forest Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project agreement
• Measure M2 Expenditure Report submission to the Orange County Transportation Authority

The Lake Forest City Council approved a final spending plan for the Strategic Economic Investment Program, including a new community gift card initiative and budget appropriations. The Council also adopted ordinances for a development agreement with Griffiths Ranch LLC and a zone change for property on Linear Lane. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution supporting state legislation for equality in governance.

• Approved Strategic Economic Investment Program spending plan (5-0)
• Adopted development agreement with Griffiths Ranch LLC (5-0)
• Approved zone change for 20751 Linear Lane (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting equality in governance (5-0)
• Approved Measure M2 Expenditure Report (5-0)
• Approved traffic signal synchronization agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved supplemental budget for 2025 Taste of Lake Forest (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will receive and file a presentation on Municipal Code Section 12.16.070 regarding oversized vehicles. Routine items on the consent calendar—including approval of the October 7 meeting minutes, the ASK Lake Forest summary report, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department report—will be enacted by a single vote. Commissioners will also receive and discuss the findings of the Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review.

• Presentation on Municipal Code Section 12.16.070 (oversized vehicles) – receive and file
• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2024 Traffic and Parking Commission meeting
• Approve ASK Lake Forest summary report
• Receive and file Orange County Sheriff's Department report
• Receive and discuss Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review findings

Audit Committee - Special Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss a draft final spending plan for the Strategic Economic Investment Program. The committee will also receive financial and budgetary compliance reports.

• Draft Final Spending Plan for Strategic Economic Investment Program
• Budgetary Status and Compliance Report for September 30, 2024
• Fourth Quarter FY 2023-24 Quarterly Financial Report
• First Quarter FY 2024-25 Quarterly Financial Report

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding land use and zoning changes for a project at 20751 Linear Lane. The body is also deciding on city branding services and print equipment contracts.

• Public hearing for a contractor's storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane
• Contract for multi-function devices and managed print services with MRC Smart Technology Solutions, Inc. for $100,819.02
• Professional Consultant Services Agreement for City Branding Services with JPW Communications, Inc.
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $4,910,513.10
• Review of Comprehensive Annual Investment Report and Statement of Investment Policy

The City Council approved a series of entitlements for Great Scott Tree Care, including a mitigated negative declaration, general plan amendment, development agreement, zone change, tentative parcel map, and use permit for a contractor's storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane. The approval included a friendly amendment requiring tree trimming trucks to back into their parking spaces. The motion passed 5-0.

• Approved Great Scott Tree Care entitlements (5-0)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program (5-0)
• Approved general plan amendment changing land use to Urban Industrial 25 (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Griffiths Ranch LLC (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of zone change ordinance (5-0)
• Approved tentative parcel map consolidating three parcels into two (5-0)
• Approved use permit for contractor's storage yard (5-0)
• Added provision for tree trimming trucks to back into parking spaces (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss a proposed ordinance to establish prima facie speed limits throughout the city. The body will also receive a Capital Improvement Program update and review the Ask Lake Forest summary report.

• Proposed ordinance establishing prima facie speed limits throughout the city
• Capital Improvement Program update
• Ask Lake Forest summary report
• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on use permits for a pickleball facility, a massage establishment, and an online sake retailer. The body will also receive an update on the Capital Improvement Program.

• Use Permit 08-24-5725 for a 33,565 square-foot indoor pickleball facility (Pickleball Haven) at 25871 Atlantic Ocean Drive
• Use Permit 06-24-5718 for Twilight Massage & Spa at 23805 El Toro Road (Lake Forest Marketplace)
• Use Permit 08-24-5726 for online sake sales at 22772 Centre Drive, Suite 110
• Capital Improvement Program update

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved three use permits at its October 3, 2024 meeting: an online sake retail sales operation, a 33,565-square-foot indoor pickleball facility, and a massage establishment. All approvals were granted with no public opposition. The commission also received and filed a capital improvement program update and approved the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved Use Permit 08-24-5726 for online sake sales with Type 85 license at 22772 Centre Drive, Suite 110 (4-0-1)
• Approved Use Permit 08-24-5725 for 33,565 sq ft indoor pickleball facility (Pickleball Haven) with up to 14 courts at 25871 Atlantic Ocean Drive (4-0-1)
• Approved Use Permit 06-24-5718 for Twilight Massage & Spa at 23805 El Toro Road in Lake Forest Marketplace (3-0-2)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (3-0-2)
• Received and filed 2024 Capital Improvement Program update

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will consider three presentations—recognition of clubhouse volunteers for fiscal year 2023‑24, a filing for the Spooktacular and Sports Park 10‑year anniversary, and a pickleball update. It will also approve the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting and address routine items on the consent calendar. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Recognition of FY 2023‑24 clubhouse volunteers
• Receive and file Spooktacular and Sports Park 10‑year anniversary presentation
• Receive and file pickleball update
• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2024 Community Services Commission meeting
• Consent calendar items (routine approvals)

The Commission approved the consent calendar (minutes, Recreation Ask tickets, and September program report) by a 5-0 vote. Presentations included recognition of Senior Clubhouse volunteers, the Spooktacular event and Sports Park 10-year anniversary, and an update on the pickleball survey, which identified four parks as suitable for potential pickleball infrastructure. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, Recreation Ask tickets, September program report) (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will consider routine consent items, including waiving reading of resolutions, approving September meeting minutes, and adopting the 2025 meeting calendar. The council will also approve the Notice of Completion for the Ridge Route Median Improvement Project and a second amendment to the contract with Z&K Consultants for street construction services. A strategic plan quarterly update will be received and filed.

• Approve Notice of Completion for Ridge Route Median Improvement Project (PW 24S07)
• Second amendment to agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for street construction administration
• Adopt 2025 City Meeting Calendar
• Waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
• Approve minutes of September 17, 2024 council meeting

The Lake Forest City Council approved the consent calendar (items 3-7) in a 4-0 vote, with Mayor Tettemer absent. This included accepting the completion of the Ridge Route Median Improvement Project, approving a second amendment to an agreement with Z&K Consultants for street construction services, and adopting the 2025 City Meeting Calendar. The council also received presentations on new employees, the Spooktacular event, and a strategic plan update, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-7 (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Ridge Route Median Improvement Project
• Approved Second Amendment to agreement with Z&K Consultants for street construction services
• Adopted 2025 City Meeting Calendar
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting
• Received and filed presentations on new employees, Spooktacular, and strategic plan update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Jeronimo Road Widening Improvements Project and the Community Development Block Grant report. The body will also review development agreements and discuss the closure of the Laguna Hills DMV office.

• Proposed acquisition by eminent domain of property at 25052 Farthing Street for the Jeronimo Road Widening Improvements Project
• Contract award of $206,587.50 to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for Street Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project OPS-2023-01
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $7,154,990.21
• Annual review of development agreements with USA Portola Properties, LLC, Lennar Homes, Shea Homes, and Toll Brothers West, Inc.
• Discussion regarding the Laguna Hills DMV office closure

The Lake Forest City Council approved a Resolution of Necessity to acquire, by eminent domain, a fee interest in property at 25052 Farthing Street for the Jeronimo Road Widening Improvements Project. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $206,587.50 sidewalk repair contract awarded to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc., and adopted the FY 2023-24 CDBG performance report. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Voigts absent.

• Adopted Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain acquisition of property at 25052 Farthing Street for Jeronimo Road Widening (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $7,154,990.21 warrant register (4-0)
• Awarded $206,587.50 sidewalk repair contract to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (4-0)
• Found Baldwin, Lennar, Shea, and Toll Brothers in good faith compliance with development agreements (4-0)
• Directed City Manager to draft letter to State of California supporting DMV branch in Lake Forest area

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will receive and file an update on the Capital Improvement Program. It will also consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes, receipt of Recreation ASK Lake Forest tickets, and the 2024 August program participation report. The Deputy City Manager’s report will be received and filed. Public comment procedures are outlined for the meeting.

• Capital Improvement Program Update – receive and file
• Approval of the minutes of the Community Services Commission meeting of August 7, 2024 – approve as submitted
• Recreation ASK Lake Forest tickets – receive and file
• 2024 August program participation report – receive and file
• Deputy City Manager’s report – receive and file

The Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar (minutes, recreation tickets, and program report) by a 5-0 vote. They received a Capital Improvement Program update noting 20 of 68 projects completed, with 13 under construction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and commissioner reports.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, recreation tickets, program report) 5-0

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body will also consider updates to the city's classification plan, compensation schedule, and operating budget for FY 2024-25.

• Adoption of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Amendment to the Classification Plan and Compensation Schedule for FY 2024-25
• Amendment to the 2023-2025 Operating Budget and Appropriations for FY 2024-25
• First Amendment to the agreement with Brightlife Designs, LLC for seasonal and year-round lighting services
• Proclamations for National Preparedness Month, Hunger Action Month, and World Alzheimer's Awareness Month

The Lake Forest City Council unanimously adopted the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved all consent calendar items, including a revised classification plan and compensation schedule, budget amendments, and a lighting services agreement amendment. Three proclamations were also approved. No public comment was offered on the main items.

• Adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for National Preparedness Month, Hunger Action Month, and World Alzheimer's Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-7 (5-0)
• Adopted revised classification plan and compensation schedule for FY 2024-25
• Adopted resolution amending 2023-2025 operating budget and appropriations for FY 2024-25
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Brightlife Designs for lighting services

City Council - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will hold a special meeting on September 3, 2024. Council members will receive and file an Emergency Management presentation as the sole agenda item. No other actions are listed. Public comments are limited to items on the agenda.

• Emergency Management presentation – recommended action: receive and file

The City Council held a special meeting on September 3, 2024, solely to receive an emergency management presentation from Jacob Greene and Associates Senior Advisor Tony Coletta. The presentation was received and filed with no further action or decision made. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

• Received and filed emergency management presentation (4-0, Yu absent)

Audit Committee - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee will consider six items, all recommended for receipt and filing. Items include a 1% review of Civic Center costs, budgetary status and compliance, two sales tax updates, and carry‑forward appropriations for capital improvement projects and non‑personnel funds for FY 2024‑25. No decisions beyond filing are proposed.

• 1% review of Civic Center costs – receive and file
• Budgetary status and compliance report (June 30, 2024) – receive and file
• Sales tax update – December 31, 2023 – receive and file
• Sales tax update – March 31, 2024 – receive and file
• 2024‑25 capital improvement projects carry forward – receive and file

AMENDED City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, award contracts for a video‑conference system upgrade and major street‑improvement work, and hold a public hearing on appeal and impoundment fees for sidewalk vendors. Closed‑session discussions will cover legal counsel, labor negotiations, and the city attorney’s performance evaluation. The council will also adopt a third amendment to the Kayuga Solution asset‑management agreement and respond to an Orange County grand‑jury report.

• Award a $283,215.15 contract to Golden Star Technology, Inc. for a video‑conference system upgrade
• Award a $1,889,257.30 contract to All American Asphalt for Rancho Parkway, Jeronimo Road, and Los Alisos Boulevard street improvements
• Approve two warrant registers totaling $8,029,878.17 and $8,074,744.11
• Public hearing to set appeal and impoundment fees for unpermitted sidewalk vendors under Municipal Code §5.17.110
• Approve the third amendment to the professional services agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for the Asset Management Program

The Lake Forest City Council approved a $1.89 million construction contract for street and intersection improvements, disqualified the low bidder, and approved several other items including a $283,215 video conference system upgrade and a $8.03 million warrant register. The council also set sidewalk vendor appeal and impoundment fees, and directed staff to close out the Catalytic Converter Theft Mitigation Program.

• Awarded $1,889,257.30 construction contract to All American Asphalt for street improvements (5-0)
• Disqualified low bidder Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for conflict of interest (5-0)
• Approved $283,215.15 contract to Golden Star Technology for video conference system upgrade (5-0)
• Approved warrant registers totaling $16,104,622.28 (5-0)
• Set appeal and impoundment fees for sidewalk vendors (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for asset management (4-1)
• Directed staff to close out Catalytic Converter Theft Mitigation Program (5-0)
• Approved responses to Orange County Grand Jury reports (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider a resolution making General Plan conformance findings for the purchase and sale of the property at 20702 El Toro Road #35 (APN 938-741-79). The resolution follows two purchase and sale agreements approved by City Council on July 2, 2024, involving the City and South County Outreach, including a $1 sale and a 30‑year very‑low‑income housing requirement. The agenda also includes routine consent calendar items to approve the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. A public hearing will be held to approve entitlements for Great Scott Tree Care’s contractor storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane, including a general‑plan amendment, development agreement, zone change, tentative parcel map, and use permit.

• Adopt resolution on General Plan conformance for 20702 El Toro Road #35 (APN 938-741-79)
• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held July 11, 2024
• Public hearing to approve entitlements for Great Scott Tree Care storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane (GP amendment 03-18-5145, development agreement, zone change 03-18-5144, tentative parcel map 2023-169, use permit 03-18-5146)

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a contractor's storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane, including a general plan amendment and zone change. The commission also approved a use permit for the site with specific operational restrictions. A resolution regarding real property at 20702 El Toro Road #35 was also adopted.

• Recommended City Council approval of contractor's storage yard at 20751 Linear Lane (4-0)
• Recommended General Plan Amendment 03-18-5145 to change land use to Urban Industrial 25 (4-0)
• Recommended Zone Change 03-18-5144 for 20751 Linear Lane (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map 2023-169 (4-0)
• Approved Use Permit 03-18-5146 with 7 a.m. start time and fire hazard wood chip restrictions (4-0)
• Adopted resolution for General Plan conformance regarding property at 20702 El Toro Road #35 (4-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2024. Commissioners will receive and file a report on community engagement software and a report from the Clubhouse Senior Center. The commission will approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting and consider routine items on the consent calendar. No other actions are scheduled.

• Report on community engagement software – recommended action: receive and file
• Report from the Clubhouse Senior Center – recommended action: receive and file
• Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2024 Community Services Commission meeting – approve as submitted
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (Consent Calendar item) – routine approval
• 2024 June and July program participation report – recommended action: receive and file

The Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and the June/July program participation report, by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included informational presentations on community engagement software and Senior Clubhouse activities, plus commissioner comments on recent events.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, tickets, program report) 5-0

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will adopt a sidewalk vending ordinance amendment and waive reading of several resolutions. It will award contracts for pavement management ($249,000), Rockfield Boulevard median improvement ($244,426), and a slurry seal project ($1,758,120). The Council will also opt into a national opioid settlement with Kroger, directing the city’s share to Orange County. All items are listed on the consent calendar or as discussion items.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 5.17 on sidewalk vending
• Award $249,000 contract to Nichols Consulting Engineers for Pavement Management Plan update
• Award $244,426 contract to IE General Engineering for Rockfield Boulevard Median Improvement Project
• Award $1,758,120 contract to VSS International for slurry seal work on Muirlands Blvd and Jeronimo Rd
• Opt into Kroger opioid settlement and allocate city’s portion to Orange County

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a slurry seal project and median improvements. The Council also adopted an ordinance regarding sidewalk vending and opted into a national opioid settlement with Kroger.

• Awarded $1,758,120 slurry seal contract to VSS International, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $249,000 pavement management plan contract to Nichols Consulting Engineers (5-0)
• Awarded $244,426 Rockfield Boulevard median project contract to IE General Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending sidewalk vending regulations (5-0)
• Opted into national opioid settlement with Kroger (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting California Initiative # 23-0017A1 (5-0)
• Adopted staff-recommended policy positions on legislative matters and supported SB1218 (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate costs for expanded holiday lighting (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a proposed use permit for a golf training facility at 26834 Vista Terrace. The meeting also includes a presentation of the code enforcement activity report for the first half of 2024.

• Code enforcement activity report for the first half of 2024
• Use permit 05-24-5702 for a golf training facility at 26834 Vista Terrace

The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a golf training facility at 26834 Vista Terrace. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and received a code enforcement report.

• Approved Use Permit 05-24-5702 for a golf training facility at 26834 Vista Terrace (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Received and filed Code Enforcement Activity Report for the first half of 2024

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a purchase and sale agreement for real property at 20702 El Toro Road #35. Additional items include an ordinance regarding sidewalk vending and potential programming for the Pacific Symphony.

• Purchase and sale agreement with South County Outreach for 20702 El Toro Road #35
• Ordinance amending municipal code regarding sidewalk vending regulations
• Ordinance amending the schedule of fines for parking violations
• Professional services agreement for state lobbying services with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
• Potential performance by the Pacific Symphony at Lake Forest Sports Park

The City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement for real property at 20702 El Toro Road #35. The Council also adopted a new parking violation fine schedule and awarded a state lobbying contract.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 20702 El Toro Road #35 (5-0)
• Declared 20702 El Toro Road #35 as exempt surplus land (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating a separate schedule of fines for parking violations (5-0)
• Awarded professional services agreement for state lobbying to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance amending sidewalk vending regulations (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to City Council written communications policy (5-0)
• Authorized Pacific Symphony event for August 17, 2024, and amended 2023-2025 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding anticipated litigation before moving to public business. The public session includes several consent calendar items ranging from municipal election preparations to various professional service agreements.

• Approval of the $6,600,734.72 warrant register
• Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
• $42,000 agreement with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce for business development
• $91,745 agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for traffic phasing project phase 2
• Cooperative agreement with the City of Irvine for traffic signal synchronization

The City Council approved several service contracts, updated personnel and salary schedules, and initiated a public hearing to update parking violation fines. The council also authorized a new crossing guard at Blackfoot Drive and Loumont Drive and approved a traffic signal synchronization project with the City of Irvine.

• Called for general municipal election on November 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $6,600,734.72 warrant register (5-0)
• Approved $42,000 contract with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Pet Adoption Center of Orange County (5-0)
• Approved traffic signal synchronization project with City of Irvine (5-0)
• Approved Sixth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted revised classification plan and compensation schedule (5-0)
• Approved crossing guard at Blackfoot Drive and Loumont Drive (5-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit for a baseball training facility located at 21098 Bake Parkway, Suite 106. Staff recommends approving the permit and finding the project exempt from certain environmental reviews. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting.

• Use permit 04-24-5695 for a baseball training facility at 21098 Bake Parkway, Suite 106
• Approval of the Planning Commission meeting minutes from May 9, 2024

The Planning Commission approved a use permit for a baseball training facility at 21098 Bake Parkway. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Use Permit 04-24-5695 for a baseball training facility at 21098 Bake Parkway, Suite 106 (3-0-2)
• Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (2-1-2)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review updates regarding the Multicultural Festival and the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Legacy Event. The agenda also includes the approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and a report on May program participation.

• Multicultural Festival update
• Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Legacy Event update
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• May 2024 program participation report

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting and accepted reports on program participation and recreation tickets. Staff provided updates on the upcoming Multicultural Festival and the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Legacy event.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (5-0)
• Approved 2024 May Program Participation Report (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several municipal service agreements and upcoming community presentations. Key actions include adopting the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and approving various maintenance and waste collection contracts.

• Approval of July 4 Independence Day parade road closures
• $300,000 agreement for janitorial services at the Sports Park and Recreation Center
• $211,145.70 award for bus shelter maintenance services
• $397,200 contract for citywide electrical maintenance services
• Adoption of the $166,646,632 appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024-25

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2024-25 budget appropriations and set the appropriations limit at $166,646,632. The Council also awarded a solid waste and recycling agreement to CR&R, Incorporated and approved several maintenance contracts.

• Approved FY 2024-25 appropriations limit of $166,646,632 (5-0)
• Awarded solid waste and recycling agreement to CR&R, Incorporated (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $397,200 electrical maintenance contract to Access Electrical Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 janitorial contract for Sports Park and Recreation Center to Crown Facility Solutions (5-0)
• Awarded $211,145.70 bus shelter maintenance contract to ShelterClean Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved July 4, 2024 Independence Day parade road closures (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Cal State University Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corp for Main St. Digital Services (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review a proposal for traffic control measures near Oxford Preparatory Academy. This includes a recommendation to the City Council regarding a new crossing guard at Blackfoot Drive and Loumont Drive.

• Oxford Preparatory Academy - Crossing Guard and School Traffic Control Enhancements Analysis
• Resolution No. 24-XXXX: Addition of a crossing guard at Blackfoot Drive and Loumont Drive

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest City Council will consider an agreement with Orange County for law enforcement services for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council is also reviewing several contract awards for facility management, park maintenance, and consulting services.

• Agreement with Orange County for Law Enforcement Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• $2,313,920.34 contract for Civic Center Facility Management Services
• $221,000 contract for Pittsford Park shade structure canopy replacement
• $484,200 agreement for citywide on-call facility and park maintenance
• Expansion of the Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program with Yiftee, Inc.

The City Council approved multiple service contracts for facility management, park maintenance, and professional consulting. The Council also authorized a new phase of the Shop & Dine gift card program and renewed the law enforcement services agreement with Orange County.

• Approved $2,313,920.34 contract to Kidder Mathews of California, Inc. for Civic Center Facility Management (5-0)
• Approved $484,200 contract to Jamey Clark, Inc. for citywide facility and park maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $225,800 contract to Willdan Engineering for CDBG Consulting (5-0)
• Approved $221,000 contract to Williamson Development Group, Inc. for Pittsford Park shade structure replacement (5-0)
• Approved $92,010 contract to Kosmont Companies for Shopping Center Analysis (5-0)
• Authorized BOGO Campaign agreement with Yiftee, Inc. for Shop & Dine gift cards (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Agreement with County of Orange for Law Enforcement Services (5-0)
• Approved warrant register in the amount of $5,009,196.12 (5-0, one abstention)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a quarterly update for the Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a Verizon wireless facility modification and a self-defense training facility.

• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program update
• Use Permit 11-23-5672: New antenna sector and modifications to Verizon wireless facility at 20696 Regency Lane
• Use Permit 02-24-5684: Amendment for a self-defense training facility at 11 Spectrum Pointe Drive

The Planning Commission approved use permits for a Verizon wireless facility modification and a self-defense training facility. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Use Permit 11-23-5672 for Verizon wireless facility modifications at 20696 Regency Lane (4-0)
• Approved Use Permit 02-24-5684 for a self-defense training facility at 11 Spectrum Pointe Drive (4-0)
• Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will review several departmental reports during this meeting. These include a quarterly update on the Capital Improvement Program and a report from the Lake Forest Sports Park.

• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program Update
• Report from Lake Forest Sports Park
• 2024 April Program Participation Report
• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes of the April 3, 2024 meeting, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and the April 2024 program participation report, on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Bruton absent. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff presented a quarterly Capital Improvement Program update and a Lake Forest Sports Park summer 2024 report, and commissioners shared event updates. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar (April 3, 2024 minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, April 2024 program participation report) 4-0, Commissioner Bruton absent
• No public comments received
• Announced no Community Services Commission meeting on July 3, 2024 due to City staff conflicts with the Fourth of July Parade

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a mid-cycle review of the 2023-2025 operating budget. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a community development grant program and updated municipal service fees.

• Award $94,615 contract for Traffic Operational Improvement Study to AGA Engineers, Inc.
• Award contracts for transportation mitigation and arterial median improvement totaling $922,784.52
• Award $257,480 construction contract for the Ridge Route Median Improvement Project to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan
• Public hearing for adoption of proposed municipal service fee schedule

The City Council awarded several contracts for road improvements, traffic studies, and construction inspection services. The Council also adopted an updated municipal fee schedule and directed staff to submit the FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to HUD.

• Awarded $257,480 contract to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for Ridge Route Median Improvement Project (5-0)
• Awarded $94,615 contract to AGA Engineers, Inc. for Traffic Operational Improvement Study (5-0)
• Awarded $338,904.00 to Z&K Consultants, Inc., $460,115.52 to FCG Consultants, Inc., and $123,765.00 to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for transportation and median project services (5-0)
• Adopted updated fees and charges for various municipal services (5-0)
• Approved ArcGIS software license and maintenance agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to maintenance agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for Civic Center landscape and streetscape (5-0)
• Directed staff to submit FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan to HUD (5-0)
• Approved Proclamations for Drowning Prevention Awareness Season and National Public Works Week (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will receive an update on the Traffic Operational Improvement Study and a quarterly update on the Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes approval of April 1, 2024 meeting minutes and a summary report.

• Traffic Operational Improvement Study update
• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program update
• Approval of April 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report an Issue Summary Report approval

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the city's annual audit and actuarial valuation reports. The committee will also review updates regarding sales tax, budgetary status, and police services contract reviews.

• FY 2023-24 audit engagement presentation
• CalPERS and OPEB benefits actuarial valuation updates
• Sales tax update as of September 30, 2023
• 1% review for Orange County Sheriff’s Department police services contract
• Proposed City Branding Workplan

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a property maintenance ordinance and discuss updating the city's master fee schedule. The meeting also includes recognition for CERT graduates and a resident's actions at Veterans Park.

• Adoption of Property Maintenance Ordinance adding Chapter 6.12 to the Municipal Code
• Discussion regarding a Comprehensive User Fee Study and update
• Approval of a $3,403,546.93 warrant register
• Recognition of Community Emergency Response Team graduates
• Recognition of Joey Salameh for actions at Veterans Park

The Lake Forest City Council adopted a new Property Maintenance Ordinance and directed staff to report on enforcement in one year. They also approved a $3.4 million warrant register and scheduled a public hearing for the Master Fee Schedule update for May 7. Certificates were presented to CERT graduates and resident Joey Salameh for heroic actions.

• Adopted Property Maintenance Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved warrant register of $3,403,546.93 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 2 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Arbor Day and Earth Day proclamations (3-0)
• Directed staff to hold Master Fee Schedule hearing on May 7 (3-0)
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Program update
• Presented certificates to CERT graduates and Joey Salameh

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission is reviewing a use permit to operate a massage establishment at Dana Plaza. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting.

• Use Permit 12-23-5677 for a massage establishment at 25411 Trabuco Road, Suite 223
• Approval of the March 7, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved Use Permit 12-23-5677 to operate a massage establishment in an existing tenant space at Dana Plaza, 25411 Trabuco Road, Suite 223. The motion carried 5-0 and included a finding that the permit is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1. The Commission also approved the minutes of its March 7, 2024 meeting on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Barajas abstaining. Staff noted a public scoping meeting for an EIR on an Enterprise Way project, with the scoping period ending April 18 at 5 p.m.

• Approved Use Permit 12-23-5677 for a massage establishment at 25411 Trabuco Road, Suite 223 (5-0)
• Found the use permit exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1 (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including minutes of the March 7, 2024 meeting (4-1, Barajas abstaining)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review updates regarding Sports Park construction and the March 2024 community outreach report for Vintage Park. The meeting also includes reviewing recreation reports and approving minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting.

• Sports Park construction update
• Vintage Park community outreach report
• Community outreach strategy and reporting
• March 2024 recreation report

The Community Services Commission met on April 3, 2024 and approved its consent calendar unanimously, 5-0, covering the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and the March 2024 Recreation Report. Most of the meeting was presentations and updates: Sports Park staff office renovations, a Vintage Park community outreach report (114 respondents, August-December 2023), and a new community outreach strategy using Public Input software. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar: March 6, 2024 minutes, Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and March 2024 Recreation Report (5-0)
• No public comments received
• Received Sports Park staff office renovation update (presentation only)
• Received Vintage Park community outreach report: 114 respondents, August-December 2023 (presentation only)
• Received community outreach strategy presentation on Public Input software (presentation only)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding solid waste collection service rates. The agenda also includes a first reading of a property maintenance ordinance and updates on consulting services for solid waste.

• Public hearing for Proposition 218 solid waste collection services rates
• First reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 6.12 regarding property maintenance
• Fifth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc.
• First Amendment to the Solid Waste Request for Proposals Consulting Services agreement with EcoNomics, Inc.
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators and legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Lake Forest City Council adopted a resolution setting rates for solid waste collection services after a Proposition 218 majority protest hearing, with no protest upheld. The council also introduced for first reading a property maintenance ordinance adding a new chapter and revising public nuisance rules. Both actions passed 5-0. The council additionally approved two amendments to consulting agreements with EcoNomics, Inc. for solid waste and recycling services and adopted a budget amendment resolution.

• Adopted resolution setting solid waste collection rates after Proposition 218 hearing (5-0)
• Introduced for first reading property maintenance ordinance adding Chapter 6.12 and revising nuisance rules (5-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to consulting agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for solid waste and recycling consulting (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to consulting agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for solid waste RFP consulting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending the 2023-2025 operating budget and FY 2023-24 appropriations (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-6, including waiving reading of ordinances and approving March 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed presentations on Taste of Lake Forest, new employee introductions, and strategic plan quarterly update (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the annual school review and a summary of traffic-related service requests. The agenda also includes routine items such as previous meeting minutes and a commendation for the 2023 Commission Chair.

• Commendation for 2023 Traffic and Parking Commission Chair Vladimir Anderson
• Review of December 4, 2023, and March 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Summary report of traffic-related 'Ask Lake Forest' (ALF) service requests from February 23 to March 22, 2024
• Annual School Review discussion

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss labor negotiations and recognize 2023 commission chairs. The agenda includes approving annual progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element. Additionally, the council will consider infrastructure completions and contract amendments for local intersection improvements.

• Approval of $6,685,917.11 warrant register
• Acceptance of Shea Homes improvements and bond releases for Tract 15594
• Contract amendment for El Toro Road and Portola Parkway intersection improvements
• Notice of completion for El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita intersection
• Submission of 2023 General Plan and Housing Element progress reports

The City Council approved a warrant register for $6,685,917.11 and certified the completion of intersection improvements at El Toro Road and Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita. The council also authorized the submission of 2023 progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element to state agencies.

• Approved warrant register in the amount of $6,685,917.11 (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita intersection improvements (5-0)
• Authorized submission of 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Authorized submission of 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report (5-0)
• Accepted Shea Homes improvements for Tract 15594 and authorized release of bonds totaling $539,660 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for funding in the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to agreement with Anser Advisory Management, LLC for construction services (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Toll Brothers for the development of 57 detached single-family units at The Meadows residential community. The meeting also includes presentations on code enforcement activity and a year-in-review report.

• Public hearing for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19299 and Site Development Permit 10-23-5661 at the southeast corner of Bake Parkway and Rancho Parkway
• Proposed development of 57 detached single-family units (The Sequoias/NH 6) by Toll Brothers
• Code enforcement activity report for the fourth quarter of 2023 and year-end review
• 2023 Year-in-Review presentation

The Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19299 and Site Development Permit 10-23-5661, allowing Toll Brothers to subdivide a 12.41-acre site at the southeast corner of Bake Parkway and Rancho Parkway into 57 detached single-family units, plus common lots, in The Meadows residential community. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Barajas absent. The Commission also approved the February 8, 2024 minutes on a 3-0-1 vote, with Chair Villwock abstaining. Two presentation items — a code enforcement report and a 2023 year-in-review — were received and filed with no action.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19299 for 57 single-family lots at Bake Parkway and Rancho Parkway (4-0, Barajas absent)
• Approved Site Development Permit 10-23-5661 for 57 detached single-family units (The Sequoias/NH 6) (4-0, Barajas absent)
• Approved February 8, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (3-0-1, Villwock abstaining, Barajas absent)
• Received and filed 2023 fourth-quarter code enforcement activity report (no vote recorded)
• Received and filed 2023 year-in-review presentation (no vote recorded)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review a pickleball study update and the February 2024 recreation report. The meeting also includes a recognition of Dennis Murphy from Lake Forest National Junior Basketball.

• Recognition of Dennis Murphy – Lake Forest National Junior Basketball
• Approval of February 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets report
• February 2024 Recreation Report
• Pickleball study update

The Commission unanimously approved the February 7, 2024 meeting minutes and recreation tickets. Staff provided updates on the February recreation report and a preliminary study identifying five parks as viable candidates for new pickleball courts.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (5-0)

City Council - Amended Agenda Regular Meeting

The City Council will review the mid-year budget and consider several city projects. Items include an affordable housing development partnership and a cloud migration project for permitting software.

• Presentation on recent e-bike enforcement actions by Orange County Sheriff's Department
• Notice of completion for Portola Park Lighting Project (PW 2017-16A)
• Fifth funding phase for Shop & Dine Community Gift Card Program with Yiftee, Inc.
• Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National CORE for an affordable housing project
• Software cloud migration agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $225,000

The City Council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with National CORE for an affordable housing project and authorized a $194,609 software cloud migration. The Council also adopted amendments to the 2023-2025 operating budget and the 2023-2030 capital improvement plan.

• Approved Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National CORE for affordable housing (4-0)
• Authorized $194,609 amendment with Tyler Technologies for cloud software migration (4-0)
• Adopted resolution amending 2023-2025 operating budget and 2023-2030 capital improvement plan (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Portola Park Lighting Project (5-0)
• Authorized BOGO Campaign agreement with Yiftee, Inc. for Shop & Dine gift cards (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved presentation on e-bike enforcement actions (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will review the findings and conclusions of the annual citywide traffic collision analysis. The agenda also includes a quarterly capital improvement program update and an ALF summary report.

• Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review
• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program Update
• ALF Summary Report
• Approval of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the 2024 Legislative Platform. Closed session items include labor negotiations and real property negotiations regarding 20702 El Toro Road, #35.

• Closed session: Labor negotiations with all employees
• Closed session: Real property negotiations for 20702 El Toro Road, #35
• Proclamation of National Engineers Week (February 18-24, 2024)
• Warrant register approval of $5,471,193.63
• Release of bonds for Lennar Homes Tract 18189 totaling $2,370,441

The City Council approved the 2024 Legislative Platform and a warrant register totaling over $5.4 million. The council also accepted infrastructure improvements from Lennar Homes for Tract 18189 and issued a proclamation for National Engineers Week.

• Adopted 2024 Legislative Platform (4-0)
• Approved warrant register for $5,471,193.63 (4-0)
• Accepted Lennar Homes improvements and released bonds for Tract 18189 (4-0)
• Approved National Engineers Week Proclamation (4-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a quarterly update on the Capital Improvement Program. A public hearing is scheduled to consider a sign program for a business located on El Toro Road. The commission will also select a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Signage and window graphics request for Island Pacific Seafood Market at 23811 El Toro Road, Suite C
• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program update
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a planned sign program for the Island Pacific Seafood Market at 23811 El Toro Road, Suite C. The commission also reorganized its leadership, electing Jordan Villwock as Chair and Thomas Ludden as Vice Chair. A quarterly capital improvement update was received and filed without public comment.

• Approved Planned Sign Program 10-23-5662 for Island Pacific Seafood Market (4-0-1)
• Found sign program exempt under CEQA Section 15311 (4-0-1)
• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Elected Jordan Villwock as Chair (4-0-1)
• Elected Thomas Ludden as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Received and filed Quarterly Capital Improvement Program update

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting also includes updates on the quarterly Capital Improvement Program and recent recreation reports.

• Selection of the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Quarterly Capital Improvement Program update
• December 2023 and January 2024 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets

The Community Services Commission appointed its leadership for the 2024 term. The body also approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and recreation tickets.

• Nominated Vice Chair Gould as Commission Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Nominated Commissioner Scherr as Commission Vice Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (5-0)
• Approved motion to dedicate and open/close the meeting in memory of John Irish (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider updating fines for parking violations. The agenda also includes several contract awards for environmental consulting and road rehabilitation, along with a $50,000 allocation for small business programs.

• Public hearing regarding updated fines for parking violations
• $4,668,668 contract award to All American Asphalt, Inc. for road rehabilitation
• $873,540.88 contract award to LSA Associates, Inc. for environmental consulting services
• $500,000 increase to Interwest Consulting Group agreement for building and safety services
• Allocation of $50,000 to fund Small Business Development Center programs

The Lake Forest City Council approved a $4,668,668 construction contract with All American Asphalt, Inc. for Trabuco Road and Lake Forest Drive rehabilitation, Ascension median improvements, and Trabuco Trail rehabilitation, and adopted a resolution amending the 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and FY 2023-24 appropriations. The council also adopted ordinances on municipal code clean-up and street sweeping/permit parking enforcement, awarded an $873,540.88 environmental consulting agreement to LSA Associates, Inc., and approved a $500,000 increase to the Interwest Consulting Group building and safety services contract. A resolution updating fines for parking violations was adopted after a public hearing, and staff were directed to prepare a $50,000 allocation for Small Business Development Center programs and related economic development program changes.

• Approved $4,668,668 construction contract with All American Asphalt, Inc. for Trabuco Road/Lake Forest Drive rehabilitation, Ascension median improvements, and Trabuco Trail rehabilitation (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending various sections of the Lake Forest Municipal Code for minor amendments, corrections, and clean-up refinements (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Title 12 on enforcement of street sweeping and permit parking restrictions (5-0)
• Awarded $873,540.88 environmental consulting agreement to LSA Associates, Inc. for EIRs at Enterprise Way properties (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 increase to Interwest Consulting Group building and safety services contract, for a total not-to-exceed of $6,340,000 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution updating fines for parking violations after public hearing (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare $50,000 allocation for Small Business Development Center programs and combine restaurant/other impacted industry assistance budgets (5-0)
• Accepted Portola Center Tract 18096 improvements and authorized release of bonds totaling $576,068, $750, and $57,606.90 (5-0)

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a proposed amendment to a professional services agreement. The agenda includes an update from the Executive Director.

• Approval of December 5, 2023, special meeting minutes
• First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Theresa Dobbs (dba Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services)

Audit Committee Regular Meeting

The Audit Committee will review several financial documents including the year-end audit for June 30, 2023. The meeting also includes discussions on insurance program reviews and property tax status.

• Audit reports for the year ended June 30, 2023
• Second quarter financial report for FY 2023-24
• Budgetary status and compliance report as of December 31, 2023
• 1% review for California Joint Powers Insurance Authority insurance programs and services
• Fiscal year 2023-24 property tax review

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding street sweeping and permit parking enforcement. The meeting also includes a presentation on Irvine Ranch Water District activities and several consent calendar items.

• Litigation discussion: Andy Atiyeh, et al. v. City of Lake Forest
• Contract award: $85,540 to De Novo Planning Group for Sustainability Implementation Program
• Warrant register approval: $6,537,239.11
• Ordinance introduction: Street sweeping and permit parking restrictions enforcement
• Ordinance introduction: Various updates to the Lake Forest Municipal Code

The City Council approved a warrant register for $6,537,239.11 and awarded a $85,540 sustainability consulting contract to De Novo Planning Group. The Council also introduced ordinances regarding street sweeping enforcement and municipal code updates for first reading.

• Approved warrant register in the amount of $6,537,239.11 (5-0)
• Awarded $85,540 contract to De Novo Planning Group for Sustainability Implementation Program (5-0)
• Authorized BOGO Campaign Quickstart Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. for Shop & Dine gift cards (5-0)
• Introduced street sweeping and permit parking enforcement ordinance for first reading (5-0)
• Introduced municipal code clean-up and refinement ordinance for first reading (5-0)
• Adopted administrative revisions to Resolutions and Recognitions policy (5-0)
• Tabled membership renewal for Association of California Cities, Orange County (5-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review an amendment to the solid waste and recycling collection services agreement with CR&R, Inc. The meeting also includes the installation of the 2024 Mayor and a presentation on mosquito and vector control programs. Additionally, the council will review various city policies and contract amendments.

• Second Amendment to franchise agreement with CR&R, Inc. for waste and recycling services
• First Amendment to Konica Minolta Managed Print Services contract
• License and Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreements with Shea Homes Limited Partnership
• Annual review and adoption of several City Council policies
• Presentation on Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District activities

The City Council held the ceremonial installation of Mayor Mark Tettemer for 2024. The council approved a waste collection franchise amendment, several city policies, and a donation to Wreaths Across America.

• Approved Second Amendment to Franchise Agreement with CR&R, Inc. (5-0)
• Reaffirmed 14 City Council policies (5-0)
• Adopted revised policies for Mayor's Award, Public Comment, and Travel and Expense Reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Wreaths Across America (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Konica Minolta Managed Print Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved two License and Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreements with Shea Homes Limited Partnership (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)