Laguna Niguel public meetings in 2023

Investment, Banking and Audit Committee

The regular meeting of the Laguna Niguel Investment, Banking and Audit Committee scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, California.

• Meeting cancelled for December 20, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Room, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA

Senior Citizens Committee

The Senior Citizens Committee meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2024.

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The main discussion item is adopting a resolution to expand the Senior Wheels transportation program for residents 60 and older who cannot drive. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of warrants, payroll, minutes, and several resolutions, including a contract award for stormwater trash control devices.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-1457 reaffirming local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-1458 for Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report FY 2022-23
• Award of $196,296 contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for trash control devices on stormwater catch basins (total not-to-exceed $215,926)
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-1459 to expand Senior Wheels transportation program through OCTA Senior Mobility Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding modifications to a Chick-fil-A drive-thru and a new use permit for a medical office. The commission will also review the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• Site Development Permit Amendment for Chick-fil-A at 28201 Crown Valley Parkway to add a second drive-thru lane and building expansion
• Request for relief from zoning standards regarding parking deficit and canopy structures at 28201 Crown Valley Parkway
• Use Permit UP23-12 for Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California at 28202 Cabot Road, Suite 101 and 105

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for December 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

• December 11, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting January 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Youth Committee

The December 7, 2023 Youth Committee meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

• December 7, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting January 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a public hearing to select a preferred district map for by-district elections, assign district numbers, and set election sequencing. The council will also consider several consent items, including a $150,000 staffing contract, a $248,950 drainage construction contract, and a housing element update.

• Fourth public hearing on by-district election district maps; council to select preferred map and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-226
• Professional Services Agreement with Robert Half for temporary staffing, not to exceed $150,000
• Construction contract award to Bonadiman Water, Inc. for Pacific Island Drive Drainage and Wall Improvements, $248,950 (total not-to-exceed $273,845)
• Adoption of resolutions to submit Crown Valley Parkway Westbound Widening and Alicia Parkway Traffic Signal Synchronization projects to OCTA for Measure M2 funding
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A02 updating the 2021-2029 Housing Element in response to HCD comments

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve five check requests totaling $5,802.53 for the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines holiday party at Camp Pendleton and the Holiday Toy Drive. All items are up for approval, not just discussion. The meeting is open to the public with a request-to-speak process.

• $1,950.00 for catered dinner for 150 personnel at Camp Horno Christmas party from Impeccable Taste Catering
• $500.00 (not to exceed) for drinks, utensils, and decorations for the holiday party
• $3,000.00 (not to exceed) for additional toys for the Holiday Toy Drive, if needed
• $253.46 for flyers for the Holiday Toy Drive printed at FedEx
• $99.07 for bags and tape for the Holiday Toy Drive from Amazon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 28 and December 26, 2023 has been canceled.

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meetings scheduled for November 22, 2023, and December 27, 2023, have been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 24, 2024, at 7:00pm. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• November 22, 2023 meeting cancelled
• December 27, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 24, 2024 at 7:00pm

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on December 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled for November 21, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway

Senior Citizens Committee

The Senior Citizens Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff reports. The discussion focuses on the status and year-in-review of the Sea Country Senior & Community Center.

• Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Senior Games Wrap-up report
• Sea Country Senior & Community Center Year in Review Report
• Sea Country Senior Programs Status Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A02. This item involves updates to the 2021-2029 Updated Housing Element following comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A02 (2021-2029 Updated Housing Element)
• Proposed finding of CEQA exemption for the housing element update
• Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 23-12 recommending City Council approval

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve several check requests for holiday events, including a parade shuttle bus, brunch, and children's parties, totaling up to $12,400. They will also consider changing meeting dates in January and February 2024 and hear reports from military units and sub-committees.

• Approve $500 check for Holiday Parade shuttle bus (LAZ Parking)
• Approve up to $1,000 for Holiday Parade brunch (Tony Pepperoni)
• Approve up to $2,000 for USS Stockdale Children's Holiday Party (Admiral Robinson Bowling Alley)
• Approve $600 for toy transportation to USS Stockdale party
• Approve up to $5,000 for gift cards for 12+ age groups for Holiday Toy Drive

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a study session on a draft General Parks Use Policy, receive a status report on department activities and events, and consider approving the minutes from the October 9, 2023 meeting. The commission will provide feedback on the draft policy and may request a final version at the next meeting. No final action on the policy is expected at this meeting.

• Study session on draft General Parks Use Policy
• Receive and file Parks and Recreation Department Activities & Events Status Report
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent calendar items, public hearings, and other business. Key actions include extending a local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road and authorizing up to $1.5 million for emergency construction, plus awarding contracts for concrete repairs and traffic signal upgrades. Public hearings will address district election boundaries and a zoning code amendment for multifamily housing standards.

• Resolution 2023-1451 to extend emergency declaration for La Paz Road earth movement and authorize $1.5M construction contract
• Award $199,000 contract to Gentry General Engineering and CT&T Concrete Paving for citywide concrete repairs
• Award $234,097 contract to Alfaro Communications for traffic signal equipment upgrades
• Public hearing on zoning code amendment ZCA 23-02 for multifamily and mixed-use residential design standards
• Third public hearing on by-district election district composition

Youth Committee

The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee will review and vote on community service programs, environmental initiatives, and youth events, including a Battle of the Bands at the 2024 Sea Country Festival. They will also provide teen input on police social media and discuss a potential Pizza with Police event. Additionally, the committee will watch a General Plan update video and complete a survey to give feedback to the Community Development Department.

• Vote on community service programs for the school year
• Vote on environmental sustainability and wellness programs
• Vote on 1 Youth Committee event and Battle of the Bands at 2024 Sea Country Festival
• Provide teen input on Laguna Niguel Police Services social media and discuss Pizza with Police event
• Complete online survey on General Plan update by December 15, 2023

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss and receive a presentation on the City of Laguna Niguel's Local Roadway Safety Plan annual review. The only action item is approval of the August 23, 2023 meeting minutes. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Local Roadway Safety Plan annual review presentation
• Approval of August 23, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single closed-session item: the City Council will confer with legal counsel about one potential case involving significant exposure to litigation. No public action or discussion items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission for October 24, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss proposed objective development and design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects that qualify for streamlined ministerial review under state law. Staff recommends the Council provide direction and schedule a public hearing for November 7th. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of objective development and design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects
• Potential scheduling of a public hearing on November 7th

Senior Citizens Committee

The October 18, 2023 regular meeting of the Senior Citizens Committee was adjourned because not enough members were present. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2023 at the same location.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting: November 15, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Grand Ballroom, Sea Country Senior & Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road

City Council

The City Council will consider a $2.12 million contract for resurfacing Marina Hills Drive and approve plans for Marina Hills Park improvements. The meeting also includes a proposal for $75,000 in community and cultural arts grants and a resolution regarding a land easement exchange at Crown Valley Park.

• $2,122,000 contract award to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for Marina Hills Drive resurfacing
• $75,000 in City grant funding for Community Services, Cultural Arts, and Special Events
• Approval of plans and specifications for the Marina Hills Park Improvements Project
• Resolution to initiate an easement exchange involving Crown Valley Park and The Village Shopping Center
• Proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Month

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding its regular meeting to hear reports from military unit representatives, receive updates on fundraising events, and discuss administrative matters. The committee will vote on rescheduling the November 20 meeting to November 13 and canceling the December 18 meeting. It will also receive financial reports and hear sub-committee updates on events like the Holiday Toy Drive and Veterans Day.

• Discuss and approve moving November 20 meeting to November 13 and canceling December 18 meeting
• Receive and file Foundation Financial Report showing $87,692.90 in total assets as of August 31, 2023
• Receive and file City Military Support Committee Account report showing $395.73 spent of $4,000 budget
• Hear reports from 1st Battalion 4th Marines, USS Stockdale, and 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion 140th Aviation Regiment
• Hear sub-committee reports including Holiday Toy Drive (Nov 10-12) and Veterans Day

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a study session to review the current facilities use policy and receive proposed updates, with the goal of providing feedback and requesting a draft policy for the next meeting. The commission will also receive a status report on department activities and events, and consider approving the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Study session on General Parks Use Policy updates
• Status report on Parks and Recreation Department activities and events
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The regularly scheduled Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting for September 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2023, at 7:00pm.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 25, 2023 at 7:00pm

Investment, Banking and Audit Committee

The Investment, Banking, and Audit Committee will review and discuss the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and forward it to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items: approving minutes, receiving a vendor report, and reviewing bank monitoring and investment reports.

• Review of Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting
• Vendor Agreement Report for Top 15 Largest Vendors
• Bank Policy and Monitoring Program for quarter ended June 30, 2023
• Review of City's Investment Report for July 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided upon.

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review grant applications for Community Services, Cultural Arts, Special Events, and School-Based Activity programs for FY 2023-2024. The committee will make recommendations to the City Council, which will have final decision authority. Public comments are accepted via a Request to Speak form.

• Review of Community Services/Cultural Arts/Special Event grant applications for FY 2023-2024
• Review of School-Based Activity Grant Program requests for high schools and middle schools for FY 2023-2024
• Recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council

Senior Citizens Committee

The September 20, 2023 Senior Citizens Committee meeting is cancelled. The committee meets as needed on the third Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

• September 20, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 18, 2023 at 3:00pm
• Location: Grand Ballroom, Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold its second public hearing on the composition of districts for by-district elections, receiving public input and providing direction to staff. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, several professional services contracts, and a resolution extending a local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road.

• Second public hearing on by-district election district composition
• Resolution 2023-1449 extending local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road
• Professional services agreement for Niguel Hills Neighborhood Traffic Study with RK Engineering Group, Inc. ($75,065, plus 10% contingency)
• Pool maintenance services agreement with Knorr Systems Int’l., LLC and Waterline Technologies Inc. ($75,000/year per vendor, plus 20% contingency)
• Amendment No. 3 to on-call services agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for Golden Lantern Median Modifications at Serenity Lane ($54,820, plus 10% contingency)

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is meeting to hear reports from military unit representatives and subcommittees, and to consider approving funding requests. Key decisions include a car wash event on October 7 with supply purchases not exceeding $250 and $500, and a check request for the USMC Birthday Ball not to exceed $10,000. The agenda also includes receiving financial reports and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approve USS Stockdale car wash on October 7 with supplies up to $250 and food/supplies up to $500
• Approve check request for USMC Birthday Ball, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, not to exceed $10,000
• Receive and file Foundation Financial Report showing $84,452.90 in assets as of July 31, 2023
• Receive and file City Military Support Committee Account report with $1,996.55 spent of $4,000 budget
• Approve minutes of August 28, 2023 special meeting

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to recess into closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Manager, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957. Public comments on the closed session item will be accepted before the closed session begins. No other substantive action is scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
• Public comments on the closed session item
• Meeting held at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 12, 2023, has been canceled. No new date is provided in the agenda.

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for September 11, 2023. No specific agenda items or decisions were discussed or made at this cancelled session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Stacy Lepez, Administrative Secretary
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including warrants, payroll, and contracts, and to hold the first public hearing on the composition of districts for by-district elections. The council will also consider adopting an ordinance on construction and demolition waste recycling and organic waste reduction.

• First public hearing on by-district election district composition
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-224 on construction/demolition waste recycling and organic waste reduction
• Award tree maintenance contract to Golden West Arbor Services, Inc., up to $300,000 per year
• Approve plans for Pacific Island Drive Drainage Improvements, Cash Contract No. 21-27
• Approve Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) FY22 Grant Agreement

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding a special meeting to hear reports from military units and subcommittees, and to approve several check requests, including up to $15,000 for the Taste for the Troops 2023 event. They will also consider smaller requests for refreshments and meals for Marine events, and receive financial reports and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve check request for Taste for the Troops 2023 budget, not to exceed $15,000
• Approve check request for Town Hall Meeting refreshments for 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, not to exceed $350
• Approve check request for breakfast and lunch for Career Retention Fair, not to exceed $500
• Receive and file Foundation Financial Report and City Military Support Committee Account
• Approve minutes of July 17, 2023 regular meeting

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a right-turn only lane on Shark Bay, and will receive a presentation on the Laguna Niguel Police Services Field Training Program. The agenda also includes approval of the July 26, 2023 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Right-turn only lane (with buses exempt) on Shark Bay
• Presentation on Laguna Niguel Police Services Field Training Program
• Approval of July 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission for August 22, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023.

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee will hear reports from military unit representatives and subcommittees, and vote on several check requests, including up to $15,000 for the Taste for the Troops 2023 budget, $350 for Town Hall Meeting refreshments, and $500 for a Career Retention Fair. The agenda also includes receiving the foundation financial report and the city account report, and approving the July 17, 2023 minutes.

• Approve check request for Taste for the Troops 2023 budget, not to exceed $15,000
• Approve check request for Town Hall Meeting refreshments for 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, not to exceed $350
• Approve check request for breakfast and lunch for Career Retention Fair, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, not to exceed $500
• Receive and file Foundation Financial Report (unaudited, as of June 30, 2023)
• Receive and file City Military Support Committee Account report (FY 2022-23, $1,996.55 spent of $4,000 budget)

Military Support Committee

The August 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Room, City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway

Senior Citizens Committee

The August 16, 2023 meeting of the Senior Citizens Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2023 at 3:00pm at the Sea Country Senior and Community Center.

• Meeting cancelled for August 16, 2023
• Next meeting: September 20, 2023, 3:00pm, Grand Ballroom, Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider approving a $1.5 million budget adjustment and a design services amendment for restoring two-way traffic on La Paz Road, along with introducing an ordinance on construction waste recycling. The agenda also includes closed-session litigation items and routine consent items.

• Approve Amendment No. 5 with Mark Thomas & Company for La Paz Road design, not-to-exceed $171,382 plus 20% contingency ($34,276)
• Approve $1,500,000 budget adjustment for La Paz Road earth movement mitigation and two-way traffic restoration
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-224 amending construction and demolition waste recycling and organic waste disposal requirements
• Adopt Resolution 2023-1447 reaffirming local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road
• Closed session: litigation with Bear Brand Ranch Community Association (Case No. 30-2022-01267094-CU-PO-CJC)

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for August 14, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm. This notice is purely procedural with no agenda items to discuss.

• August 14, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled October 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Laguna Niguel Planning Commission for August 8, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2023.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations. The main public business includes consent calendar items such as budget adjustments, a road resurfacing contract amendment, and approval of a final parcel map.

• Transfer $53,716 and $146,284 in ARPA funds to Marina Hills Drive – Niguel Road to Golden Lantern Project
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cash Contract No. 22-27 for $42,820 for resurfacing Via Pasatiempo and Via Del Oro
• Approve Final Parcel Map 2019-161 and accept a five-foot-wide public access easement
• Adopt Resolution 2023-1445 to accept property offered at no cost to the city
• Adopt Resolution 2023-1446 for annual review of the city's investment policy

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will hold a regular meeting with a presentation from Moulton Niguel Water District on the Crown Valley Pipeline Replacement Project and OASIS Treatment Center. They will also receive a Capital Improvement Program update, approve prior meeting minutes, and elect a vice chair.

• Presentation: Moulton Niguel Water District – Crown Valley Pipeline Replacement Project/OASIS Treatment Center
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes of May 24, 2023 meeting
• Discussion: Capital Improvement Program update (receive and file)

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session on potential litigation and a public discussion on adopting Resolution No. 2023-1444 to transition from at-large to district-based elections under the California Voting Rights Act. The council will vote on this resolution, which would change how council members are elected.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-1444 declaring intent to transition to district-based elections
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for July 25, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023

Senior Citizens Committee

The July 19, 2023 Senior Citizens Committee meeting is cancelled. The committee meets on an as-needed basis, and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

• Meeting cancelled for July 19, 2023
• Next meeting: August 16, 2023, 3:00pm, Grand Ballroom, Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider consent calendar items including a construction contract award for the Aliso Creek Road and Traffic Improvements Project, appointments to regional boards, and a resolution for temporary road closures for community events. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation and several routine approvals.

• Award construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for $323,157 for Aliso Creek Road and Traffic Improvements Project (Cash Contract No. 23-01), with change orders up to $26,843
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1443 approving temporary closures for Sea Country Festival (El Lazo and Dorine Road) and 2023 Holiday Parade (Crown Valley Parkway, Nueva Vista Drive, Adelanto Drive, La Paz Road, La Plata Drive, Central Park Drive)
• Approve warrants of July 4 and July 18, 2023, and payroll summary register
• Approve investment report as of May 31, 2023
• Appoint City Council liaisons to regional agency boards and city commissions

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is meeting to hear reports from military units and subcommittees, and to vote on two main items: consolidating several event subcommittees into a Major Fundraiser Committee and approving a check request up to $3,000 for the August 30 Family Day supporting the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. The agenda also includes routine consent items: receiving financial reports and approving the June 26, 2023 special meeting minutes.

• Approve check request up to $3,000 for Family Day support for 1st Battalion, 4th Marines on August 30
• Discuss and approve consolidation of event subcommittees into Major Fundraiser Committee with named co-chairs
• Receive Foundation Financial Report showing $83,291.63 in total assets as of May 31, 2023
• Receive City Military Support Committee Account report showing $1,650.71 spent of $4,000 budget
• Approve minutes of June 26, 2023 special meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 8, 2023, and to receive updates on park maintenance and department activities. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 regular meeting
• Park maintenance and project updates report
• Parks and Recreation Department activities and events status report

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (or earlier for Closed Session) in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for July 4, 2023
• Next meeting: July 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Investment, Banking and Audit Committee

The Investment, Banking, and Audit Committee will review and discuss the City's Investment Policy and send it to the City Council for adoption. They will also receive and file routine reports on vendors, bank monitoring, and the March 2023 investment report, plus approve prior meeting minutes.

• Review of City Investment Policy
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023 special meeting
• Vendor Agreement Report for top 15 largest vendors
• Bank Policy and Monitoring Program for quarter ended March 31, 2023
• City's Investment Report for March 2023

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The June 28, 2023 regular meeting of the Laguna Niguel Traffic and Transportation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2023 at 7:00pm. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for June 28, 2023
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023 at 7:00pm

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for June 27, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding a special meeting to hear reports from military unit representatives, discuss fundraising updates, and vote on several items including operational guideline updates, a consulting agreement for the Taste for the Troops event, and check requests for the YMCA 4th of July run and car wash supplies. The agenda also includes election of the committee chair and vice chair for 2023.

• Discuss and approve Charity Matterz Consulting Agreement for Taste for the Troops on October 19, 2023
• Check request for YMCA 4th of July run registrations, not to exceed $500.00
• Check request for car wash microfiber towels, $339.22
• Discussion and approval of Military Support Committee Operational Guidelines updates
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2023

Senior Citizens Committee

The Laguna Niguel Senior Citizens Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 15, 2023, and consider approving the Aging Resource Rendezvous and its topics. They will also receive updates on Sea Country Senior programs. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approve Aging Resource Rendezvous and topics
• Receive and file Sea Country Senior programs status update

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee's regular meeting scheduled for June 19, 2023 has been cancelled. A special meeting will instead take place on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of June 19, 2023 cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for June 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Community Room, City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for one vacant City Council seat and then discuss and appoint a new member. The agenda lists 21 candidates with scheduled interview times and includes a recommendation to proceed with the interviews and appointment.

• Interviews for City Council vacancy: 21 candidates listed, including John Kinney, Shanana Moslehi, Cheryl Frink, and others
• Discussion and appointment of new City Council member to fill vacancy
• Public comments allowed with request-to-speak forms
• Meeting at City Hall Community Room, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for June 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting of June 13, 2023 canceled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for June 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

• June 12, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting July 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, followed by public hearings and consent calendar items. Key actions include approving a $1,175,600 professional services agreement for Phase 2 of the General Plan Update, introducing an ordinance to align ADU and JADU rules with state law, and selecting applicants to interview for a council vacancy.

• Approve 60-month lease with Canon Solutions America, Inc.
• Approve animal control services agreement with Mission Viejo
• Approve FY 2023-2024 law enforcement services agreement with County of Orange
• Approve $1,175,600 contract with De Novo Planning Group for General Plan Update Phase 2 (plus 10% contingency)
• Public hearing on ZCA 23-01 to amend ADU/JADU zoning provisions

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting to receive the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Operating and Capital Budget. Staff recommends the council receive the budget, direct any adjustments, and schedule the final budget presentation for the June 20, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes public comments and a study session on the budget.

• Proposed FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital Budget presented for review
• Staff recommends scheduling final budget presentation for June 20, 2023
• Public comments allowed via gold Request to Speak forms

Senior Citizens Committee

The May 17, 2023 Senior Citizens Committee meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

• Meeting cancelled for May 17, 2023
• Next meeting: June 21, 2023, 3:00pm, Grand Ballroom, Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a public hearing on the Griffin Senior Living Community & Grace Church Remodel Project, which includes a zone change, site development permit, use permit, and tentative parcel map. The council will also decide how to fill a council member vacancy, either by appointment or special election, and will consider several consent calendar items including contracts for park restroom remodeling, wetland maintenance, an energy assessment, and street resurfacing.

• Public hearing on Griffin Senior Living Community & Grace Church Remodel Project (Zone Change ZC 20-01, Site Development Permit SP 20-04, Use Permit UP 21-12, Tentative Parcel Map TMP 2021-101)
• Award construction contract to Zimprich Engineering, Inc. for Chapparosa Park Restroom Remodel Project, $199,999 (not-to-exceed $219,999)
• Award maintenance services agreement to Real Green, Inc. for wetland and habitat maintenance, $150,000/year (not-to-exceed $180,000/year)
• Award professional services agreement to Kilowatt Engineering, Inc. for energy assessment study, $114,555 (not-to-exceed $137,466)
• Award construction contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for Residential Annual Resurfacing Program Zones III & IV – Phase 2, $1,623,207 (not-to-exceed $1,947,849)

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for one vacant council seat and then discuss and appoint a new member. The council will also consider ratifying a local emergency declaration related to earth movement under La Paz Road.

• Interviews for City Council vacancy: Johns, Zueck, Greer, Frink, Huls, Cogan, Owen, Winstead
• Discussion and appointment of new City Council member
• Resolution No. 2023-1427 ratifying local emergency for earth movement under La Paz Road

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 23-01, which updates regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The Commission is expected to recommend City Council approval of the amendment, including a CEQA exemption. Other agenda items include approval of the April 25, 2023 minutes and public communications.

• Public hearing on ZCA 23-01: ADU and JADU zoning code update
• Recommended action: adopt Resolution No. 23-05 recommending City Council approval
• CEQA exemption included in the recommended action
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
• Public communications period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider ending the local emergency declared for the Coastal Fire, adopt a new aquatics facility use policy and fee schedule, and select applicants to interview for a council vacancy. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of warrants, payroll, investment report, and minutes, plus contracts for legal services and geotechnical consulting, and funding for a Wi-Fi project.

• Resolution to terminate Coastal Fire emergency and appropriate $113,552.74 from General Fund Reserve
• Adoption of Aquatics Facility Use Policy and revised fee schedule (Resolution No. 2023-1426)
• Contract award for City Attorney legal services to Best Best & Krieger, LLP
• Amendment No. 3 with GMU Geotechnical, Inc. for on-call services up to $300,000 annually through June 30, 2025
• Appropriation of $170,000 from ARPA funds for Phase 1 of Crown Valley Park Outdoor Wi-Fi Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a 108-unit assisted living and memory care community on the Grace Church property at 24600 La Plata Drive, along with a second-story addition and facade remodel to the church. The project includes a zone change, site development permits, a use permit, and a tentative parcel map to split the 5.3-acre property. The commission will consider adopting resolutions recommending City Council approval, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental review.

• 108-unit assisted living and memory care community (Griffin Senior Living Community)
• Zone Change ZC 20-01 to add Managed Care overlay
• Tentative Parcel Map TPM 2021-101 to split 5.3-acre property
• Grace Church second-story addition and facade remodel (SP 88-163A02)
• Mitigated Negative Declaration MND 23-01

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at the Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom. The agenda includes closed session items on real property and labor negotiations, followed by public comments, presentations, and a consent calendar. Key decisions include approving a $2.77 million annual street maintenance contract with MCE Corporation, a $46,586 audit services amendment, and a three-year carnival vendor agreement with 'O' Entertainment. The council will also hold public hearings on the CDBG Annual Action Plan and an appeal of a variance denial, and will discuss options to fill a council vacancy.

• Approve $2,770,030/year street maintenance contract with MCE Corporation (10% contingency included)
• Approve $46,586 amendment for auditing services with Davis Farr, LLP
• Approve three-year carnival vendor agreement with 'O' Entertainment for Sea Country Festival
• Public hearing on CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2023-2024 and Consolidated Plan amendment
• Consider options to fill City Council vacancy by appointment or special election

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is meeting to hear reports from adopted military units, discuss new Military Support Foundation policies, and consider a check request not to exceed $2,000 for a USS Stockdale Single Sailor Bowling Party. The agenda also includes consent items for financial reports and meeting minutes.

• Check request for USS Stockdale Single Sailor Bowling Party, not to exceed $2,000
• Discussion of new Military Support Foundation policies
• Reports from 1st Battalion 4th Marines, USS Stockdale, and 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion
• Foundation financial report as of February 28, 2023: $76,334.62 total assets
• City Military Support Committee account shows $4,150.90 spent against $4,000 budget

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Laguna Niguel City Council with a closed session to discuss public employment and appointment of the City Attorney. No other substantive items are on the agenda, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Closed session on public employment: City Attorney
• Closed session on public employee appointment: City Attorney
• Meeting relocated to Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for April 11, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its March 13, 2023 meeting and to receive a status report on department activities and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Receive and file Parks and Recreation Department Activities & Events Status Report

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider adopting the 2023 Strategic Plan Update, introduce ordinances on speed limits and the Military Support Committee, and approve consent items including opioid settlement participation and high school Grad Nite sponsorships. The meeting also includes a closed session on the City Attorney appointment.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1423 for opioid settlement with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, TEVA
• Approve $2,500 sponsorship to Dana Hills High School and $2,500 to Aliso Niguel High School Grad Nite
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-220 setting speed limits on Pacific Park Drive segments
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-221 amending Military Support Committee provisions
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-219 for electronic filing of economic interest statements

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a use permit and site development permit for Steven's Gardens, an outdoor plant nursery and garden store proposed for a vacant lot at 28792 Camino Capistrano. The project includes a fenced outdoor display area and parking lot restriping. The commission is expected to vote on the approval resolution.

• Use Permit UP22-07 and Site Development Permit SP23-01 for Steven's Gardens at 28792 Camino Capistrano
• Proposed 8,504-square-foot fenced outdoor display area
• Restriping parking lot to provide 13 stalls
• Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution No. 23-04

Investment, Banking and Audit Committee

The Laguna Niguel Investment, Banking, and Audit Committee is holding a special meeting to review routine financial oversight items, including the city's investment report for January 2023, bank policy monitoring for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, and a vendor agreement report for the top 15 vendors. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 special meeting
• Vendor Agreement Report for top 15 largest vendors
• Bank Policy and Monitoring Program for quarter ended December 31, 2022
• Review of City's Investment Report for January 2023

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including a $3.08 million per year landscape maintenance contract and a $75,000 per year plumbing services agreement. They will also discuss a parking study for Crown Valley Park and introduce an ordinance on electronic filing of campaign documents. A public hearing will consider an update to the city's Housing Element.

• Landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscaping Services, Inc. for $3,075,780 per year (FY 2023-26), plus 10% contingency
• Citywide plumbing services agreements with Verne's Plumbing, Inc. and Pacific Plumbing Company, each $75,000 per year (FY 2023-26), plus 20% contingency
• Marina Hills Drive (Niguel Road to Golden Lantern) resurfacing project plans approved and advertised for bids
• Ordinance No. 2023-219 introduced to allow electronic filing of Statements of Economic Interests and campaign disclosure documents
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Revised Housing Element Update)

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is holding a regular meeting to receive financial reports, approve minutes, and hear updates from military unit representatives. The committee will also discuss ways to support the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, and receive a major fundraising event update.

• Receive and file Foundation Financial Report (Jan 2023 net revenue $1,367.99)
• Receive and file City Military Support Committee Account report ($3,828.73 spent of $4,000 budget)
• Approve minutes of February 27, 2023 regular meeting
• Hear reports from 1st Battalion 4th Marines, USS Stockdale, and 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion representatives
• Discuss ways the committee can support the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment

Senior Citizens Committee

The Laguna Niguel Senior Citizens Committee is holding a regular meeting to administer oaths to new members, elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, and approve prior meeting minutes. They will also receive reports on fitness center activities and senior programs. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural.

• Administer Oath of Office to Member Agathi Glezakos and Alternate Members Shereen Sheldon, Ann Abrams, Gregory Smith
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file report on Fitness Center Activities
• Receive and file report on Sea Country Senior Programs Status Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a revised draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, updated in response to state comments. They will consider recommending City Council approval and a CEQA exemption. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element)
• Recommended action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-03 recommending City Council approval
• CEQA exemption finding under Section 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review proposed updates to the Aquatic Center Facility Use Policy and Fees and recommend adoption by the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes and a status report on department activities and events. Public comments are allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Proposed updates to Aquatic Center Facility Use Policy and Fees
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Parks and Recreation Department activities and events status report

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a strategic plan update workshop, reviewing 2022 accomplishments and discussing the city's goals, strategies, and implementation plans. The council will also discuss proposed staffing changes and capital improvement program priorities for FY 2023-2024, plus the 5-year strategic plan update process for 2024.

• Review 2022 accomplishments
• Discuss proposed FY 2023-2024 staffing changes
• Discuss proposed FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program priorities
• Review 5-year strategic plan update process for 2024

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2023, at the Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom. The agenda includes consent items, a public hearing on a parks athletics facilities use policy and fees, and several council actions, including selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem and removing Council Member Sandy Rains from regional board appointments and ad hoc committees. The meeting also includes proclamations for Red Cross Month and Nowruz.

• Award $1,422,000 construction contract to Onyx Paving Company for Residential Annual Resurfacing Program Zones III & IV – Phase 1 (Cash Contract No. 22-17), with up to $284,000 in change orders
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1418 removing the Mayor's power to singularly place items on the agenda
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1419 requiring minute book and audio recordings of all closed session meetings
• Public hearing: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-1420 adopting Parks and Recreation Athletics Facilities Use Policy and revised fee schedule
• Selection of new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem; removal of Council Member Sandy Rains from OCFA, CUSD, CJPIA alternate, and ad hoc committees

Sea Country Festival Ad Hoc Committee

The committee will review and discuss topics related to the Sea Country Festival. No action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discussion of Sea Country Festival event topics

Planning Commission

The February 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for February 28, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is meeting to discuss and approve several financial items, including check requests for Marine battalion events and supplies, a gift card policy review, and event dates for the summer brochure. The agenda also includes reports from military unit representatives and sub-committee appointments. Consent items include the foundation financial report, city account report, and prior meeting minutes.

• Check request for Post Holiday Parade Luncheon catered by Bistro K, $727.31
• Check request for 1st Battalion, 4th Marines children's holiday gift supplies, $134.62
• Check request for USMC Ball deficiency fundraiser, $5,468.11
• Check request for St. Patrick's Day dinner spouse social event, not to exceed $750.00
• Check request for T-shirts to offset USMC Ball deficit, $1,568.00

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider staff's recommendation to keep existing speed limits unchanged and to adopt new speed limits for two segments of Pacific Park Drive. The meeting also includes election of chair and vice chair, public comments, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• No changes to existing speed limits recommended
• New speed limit: Eastbound Pacific Park Drive (Alicia Parkway to La Paz Road) – 45 MPH
• New speed limit: Eastbound Pacific Park Drive (La Paz Road to SR-73 Freeway) – 45 MPH
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation and performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager. In open session, the council will consider consent calendar items including warrants, payroll, minutes, and resolutions on right-of-way certifications and a bidder pre-qualification policy for public works projects. They will also decide whether to send a letter to the California Insurance Commissioner urging expansion of the California FAIR Plan.

• Resolution No. 2023-1416 authorizing Public Works Director to execute right-of-way certifications for state/federally funded projects
• Resolution No. 2023-1417 adopting a bidder pre-qualification policy for public works projects
• Letter to California Department of Insurance requesting expansion of the California FAIR Plan
• Closed session on anticipated litigation regarding City Center Project CEQA certification
• Closed session performance evaluations for City Attorney and City Manager

Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee

The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss its goals, next steps, and schedule for the next meeting. No binding decisions or specific projects are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on internal planning.

• Discussion of committee goals
• Discussion of next steps for historic preservation
• Setting date for next meeting

Senior Citizens Committee

The Laguna Niguel Senior Citizens Committee's February 15, 2023 regular meeting is cancelled. The committee meets on an as-needed basis, tentatively on the third Wednesday of each month, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 3:00 pm.

• February 15, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled March 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm
• Notice issued by Jeffrey J. Kirby, Recreation Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Department

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will administer oaths to three commissioners, elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, and approve prior meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on youth activities and department events, and hold a study session on proposed changes to Aquatic Center facility use policies and fees, seeking public feedback.

• Oath of office for Commissioners Derek Bartolome, Darin Loughrey, and Stephen Biondolillo
• Election of 2023 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Study session on proposed updates to Aquatic Center Facility Use Policy and Fees
• Youth Committee activity update
• Parks and Recreation Department activities and events status report

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council will review the FY 2022-2023 mid-year budget, including several appropriations for road resurfacing and other projects, and provide direction on using a $2.1 million surplus. They will also receive the annual financial report and consider a letter of support for a state fentanyl bill. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of warrants, payroll, investment report, and meeting minutes.

• Approve $300,000 for Marina Hills Drive Resurfacing Project (Niguel Road to Golden Lantern)
• Appropriate $800,000 for Residential Annual Resurfacing Program (Zones 3 and 4)
• Appropriate $250,000 for La Paz Road Evaluation
• Appropriate $250,000 for Citywide Sports Field Grass Turf Rehabilitation Program
• Letter of Support for Senate Bill 44 – Fentanyl Admonishment

Youth Committee

The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the November 11, 2022 meeting and receive updates from several subcommittees, including Social Media Posts, Holiday Parade, Environmental Sustainability, Pizza with Police, Youth Workshop, and Songs for Seniors. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Social Media Posts subcommittee updates and monthly plans
• Discussion of Holiday Parade updates
• Discussion of Environmental Sustainability subcommittee updates
• Discussion of Pizza with Police, Youth Workshop, and Songs for Seniors subcommittee updates

Traffic & Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation from Police Services on traffic enforcement. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating at the temporary location.

• Approve minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Receive presentation on traffic enforcement from Police Services

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for an un-permitted garage at 30292 Grande Vista, with a recommendation to deny it. They will also consider an appeal of an administrative approval for a patio deck at 23982 Estacia Avenue, with a recommendation to uphold the approval. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and electing a new chair and vice chair.

• Variance VA 22-01: garage setback deviation at 30292 Grande Vista, recommended denial
• Appeal of Minor Adjustment MA 22-08: patio deck slope setback at 23982 Estacia Avenue, recommended denial of appeal
• Election of new chair and vice chair
• Approval of December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Oath of office for newly appointed commissioners

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding a special meeting as a brainstorming workshop to discuss future city goals. Council members will share ideas on projects, processes, and procedures they want to implement or change, and will provide direction on priorities for the strategic plan discussion in February. Public comment is included.

• Brainstorming on future city goals
• Council shares ideas on projects, processes, and procedures
• Public comment on goals
• Direction on priorities for February strategic plan discussion

Military Support Committee

The Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, to discuss and approve several items, including check requests for the Holiday Parade Luncheon and Children's Holiday Gift Supplies, sub-committee appointments, and rescheduling the February meeting. They will also hear reports from military unit representatives and review the 2022 Toy Drive and Taste for the Troops event.

• Check request for Holiday Parade Luncheon – Coffee and Decorations, $94.67
• Check request for Children's Holiday Gift Supplies, $87.34
• Discuss and approve rescheduling February 20 meeting to February 27 due to President's Day
• Discuss and approve 2022 Taste for the Troops Restaurant Recognition Plaque
• Foundation financial report shows $80,728.77 in total assets as of November 30, 2022

Sea Country Festival Ad Hoc Committee

The Sea Country Festival Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss and review topics related to the Sea Country Festival. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Sea Country Festival event overview and discussion

Investment, Banking and Audit Committee

The Laguna Niguel Investment, Banking, and Audit Committee will hold a special meeting to review and file the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2021-22, receive the City's investment report for October 2022, and review bank monitoring information. The committee will also approve prior minutes, receive a vendor agreement report, select a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and establish its regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2023.

• Receive and file draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2022
• Review City's Investment Report for October 2022
• Review bank policy and monitoring program for quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Receive and file Vendor Agreement Report for top 15 largest vendors
• Establish 2023 meeting schedule: June 28, September 27, December 18 at 5:00 pm

Senior Citizens Committee

The January 18, 2023 Senior Citizens Committee meeting is cancelled. The committee meets on an as-needed basis, tentatively on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm.

• January 18, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm

City Council

The Laguna Niguel City Council is holding special meetings on January 11 and 12, 2023, to interview candidates for vacancies on several city commissions and committees. On January 11, interviews are for the Senior Citizens Committee, Investment Banking and Audit Committee, and Planning Commission. On January 12, interviews continue for the Parks and Recreation Commission, Traffic and Transportation Commission, and Military Support Committee, followed by appointments to all listed bodies.

• Interviews for Senior Citizens Committee (5 vacancies), Investment Banking and Audit Committee (3 vacancies), Planning Commission (3 vacancies) on Jan 11
• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Commission (3 vacancies), Traffic and Transportation Commission (3 vacancies), Military Support Committee (13 vacancies) on Jan 12
• Appointments to be made for all six commissions/committees after interviews
• Meetings held at Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway
• Public comments allowed with gold 'Request to Speak' forms

Planning Commission

The Laguna Niguel Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for January 24, 2023

Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission

The Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

• January 9, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: February 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm

Youth Committee

The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from its November 3, 2022 meeting and to receive and discuss updates from several subcommittees, including Social Media Posts, Holiday Parade, Environmental Sustainability, Pizza with Police, Youth Workshop, and Songs for Seniors. No final decisions are expected on these discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Social Media Posts subcommittee updates and monthly plans
• Discussion of Holiday Parade updates
• Discussion of Environmental Sustainability subcommittee updates
• Discussion of Pizza with Police, Youth Workshop, and Songs for Seniors subcommittee updates

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for January 3, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Crown Valley Community Center Ballroom, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway