Lake Forest public meetings in 2024
57 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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