Laguna Hills, CA

Village at Laguna Hills Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

Traffic Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Traffic Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will consider several ordinances related to housing, including zoning changes to implement the General Plan Housing Element and a new inclusionary housing program. The council will also discuss a response to a grand jury report on wildfires, review petitions for residential permit parking districts, and consider rejecting bids for street and park improvement projects.

• Ordinance adopting zoning text and map amendments for Housing 50 and Housing 80 overlay zones on Ridge Route Drive and Paseo De Alicia
• Ordinance establishing an Inclusionary Housing Program (Chapter 9-73) requiring affordable housing in certain residential developments
• Ordinance adopting Urban Village Specific Plan Amendment to modify permitted uses and development standards
• Ratification of warrant register for $5,323,199.96
• Rejection of bids for Citywide Local Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 101-M) and park improvements at Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, and Veeh Ranch Parks (CIP 241)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will hold public hearings on two housing-related items: a General Plan and zoning amendment to comply with state No Net Loss Law by allowing higher residential densities on select sites, and a new inclusionary housing ordinance requiring affordable units in certain developments. The Council will also consider appointing Joshua Sweeney to fill a Council District 2 vacancy instead of holding an election, and approve a contract amendment for crossing guard services.

• General Plan Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, and Zone Change (RZNE-0014-2026) to allow densities of 30-80 dwelling units per acre on sites including 23501-23561 Ridge Route Drive and 25201-25241 Paseo de Alicia
• Inclusionary housing ordinance (RZNE-0015-2026) adding Chapter 9-73 to require affordable housing in residential developments and establishing an Inclusionary Housing Fund with in-lieu fees
• Resolution to appoint Joshua Sweeney to City Council District 2 for a four-year term and cancel the November 3, 2026 election for that seat
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the contract with All City Management Services, Inc. for crossing guard services

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss a request from Acacia Knolls residents to allow parking on the south side of Beckenham Street and receive a presentation on citywide speed-related traffic concerns and the Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy. The commission may provide direction to staff on the policy. No final decisions are expected on these discussion items.

• Discussion of request from Acacia Knolls residents to park on the south side of Beckenham Street
• Discussion of citywide speed-related traffic concerns and Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy No. 350
• Sheriff's Department verbal report
• City Engineer's verbal report

City Council / Planning Agency

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and provide direction on four items: a proposed Quick Quack Car Wash with automated tunnel and vacuum stations, two wireless facility relocations (to 23291 Mill Creek Drive and Crossline Church), and a conceptual review of architecture for the Plaza Pointe-Water Garden residential development. No final decisions are expected; the committee is providing guidance to staff.

• Quick Quack Car Wash proposal with automated tunnel, vacuum canopies, and landscape renovations
• Wireless facility relocation from 23282 Mill Creek Drive to 23291 Mill Creek Drive (KB Summit Plaza, LLC)
• Wireless facility relocation from 23282 Mill Creek Drive to Crossline Community Church at 23331 Moulton Parkway (AT&T)
• Conceptual review of proposed architecture for Plaza Pointe-Water Garden residential development

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending a holiday lights display proposal from The Christmas Kings to the City Council, and will provide input on the 2026 Holiday Event Series. The commission will also receive reports on the 4th of July celebration, mid-summer events, Harvest in the Hills, and Senior Dial-A-Taxi, and will recognize an employee of the quarter.

• Recommendation to forward The Christmas Kings holiday lights proposal to City Council
• Input on 2026 Holiday Event Series for City Council review
• Employee of the Quarter recognition for Jack Burnett
• Post-event report on 2026 4th of July Celebration
• Pre-event report on Harvest in the Hills

City Council / Planning Agency

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will receive a presentation and review petitions for establishing Residential Permit Parking Districts on 13 streets including Camberwell, Hendon, and Calle Carmel. Commissioners will also discuss citywide speed concerns and the Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the Sheriff's Department and City Engineer.

• Review of petitions for proposed Residential Permit Parking Districts on Camberwell Street, Hendon Street, Calle Carmel, Via Balboa, Avenida Avalon, Luton Street, Costeau Street, Salford Street, Derby Circle, York Circle, Sunset Place West, Sunset Place East, and Sunset Place
• Discussion of citywide speed-related traffic concerns and Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy No. 350
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session and public hearing regarding a request by MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC. The proposal seeks to modify the previously approved Village at Laguna Hills project for residential, condominium, and commercial use.

• Request to subdivide 10 existing lots into 27 lots via Amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19123
• Proposed amendment to Urban Village Specific Plan
• Review of Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. USE-0239-2025
• Approval of Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permits, Master Sign Program, and Parking Use Permit
• Project locations include 24001 Avenida de la Carlota #B, 23451 Calle de la Louisa, 24162 Ronda del Rossmoor, and 24100, 24126, 24155 and 24300 Laguna Hills Mall

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint public hearing to discuss modifications to the redevelopment of the former Laguna Hills Mall site. The body will also consider several public works contracts and a weed abatement cost report.

• Proposed modifications to the Village at Laguna Hills project at 24001 Avenida de la Carlota #B and other mall site parcels
• Construction contract for Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive median modification awarded to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $149,000.00
• Ratification of the July 14, 2026 Warrant Register in the amount of $781,370.85
• Public hearing to confirm the 2026 Weed Abatement Cost Report
• Final retention payments for Community Center electrical improvements ($14,274.11) and Street Name Signs project ($11,855.00)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider an urgency ordinance to extend a temporary moratorium on new or expanded massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days pending zoning code updates. The council will also vote on a three-year, $600,000 security patrol contract with High Level Security Solutions and approve a $774,991.86 warrant register. Other items include rejecting and re-bidding a street rehabilitation project, reviewing survey results on converting a roller hockey rink to pickleball courts, and removing an overnight parking restriction on Laguna Hills Drive.

• Urgency ordinance extending moratorium on new massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days
• Three-year, $600,000 amended security patrol agreement with High Level Security Solutions
• Ratification of warrant register for $774,991.86
• Review of community survey results on converting roller hockey rink to pickleball courts at Community Center (CIP 514)
• Rejection of all bids for citywide pavement rehabilitation project (CIP 101-M) and re-advertisement for bids

The City Council voted 3-1 to keep the Laguna Hills Community Center roller hockey rink as a multi-use facility for both roller hockey and pickleball, directing staff to explore options for recognizing the hockey group's contributions, including possible fee waivers. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $774,991.86 warrant register, a security patrol services agreement with High Level Security Solutions for $600,000, and a resolution removing overnight parking restrictions on Laguna Hills Drive. Additionally, the council rejected all bids for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project and authorized re-advertising, and extended the temporary moratorium on new or expanded massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days.

• Kept roller hockey rink multi-use for hockey and pickleball (3-1)
• Approved $774,991.86 warrant register (4-0)
• Approved $600,000 security patrol services agreement with High Level Security Solutions (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, authorized re-bid (4-0)
• Removed overnight parking restriction on Laguna Hills Drive, established street sweeping no-parking zone (4-0)
• Extended temporary moratorium on new massage establishments for 10 months and 15 days (4-0)
• Adopted Measure M (M2) compliance submittal to OCTA (4-0)
• Awarded Senior Dial-A-Taxi contract to OCY Management LLC (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council/Planning Agency will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: a continuation for a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road and a new request for a private high school (Ronald Reagan Secondary School) at 23293 South Pointe Drive. The Council will also ratify a $705,743.95 warrant register, adopt resolutions for the November 2026 general municipal election, and approve the FY 2026-2027 Civic Center budget. Several consent calendar items include amendments to street sweeping, maintenance, and traffic signal service agreements.

• Conditional Use Permit for Ronald Reagan Secondary School (private high school) at 23293 South Pointe Drive
• Continuation of Conditional Use Permit for veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road
• Ratification of warrant register for $705,743.95
• Approval of resolutions calling for and consolidating the November 2026 general municipal election
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Civic Center Budget

The City Council/Planning Agency approved two conditional use permits: one for a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road (Alliance Vet) and one for a private high school at 23293 South Pointe Drive (Ronald Reagan Secondary School). The council also ratified the warrant register, adopted election resolutions, approved several contract amendments, and adopted the FY 2026-2027 Civic Center Budget. A motion to add a septic tank condition to the veterinary hospital permit failed for lack of a second.

• Approved CUP for veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road (3-0, 1 abstention, 1 recusal)
• Approved CUP for private high school at 23293 South Pointe Drive (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register of $705,743.95 (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for November 3, 2026 election (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to street sweeping agreement with SCA of CA, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to street maintenance agreement with Charles Abbott Associates (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to traffic signal maintenance agreement with Crosstown Electrical (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Civic Center Budget (5-0)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and beautification projects. The body is scheduled to review the Laguna Hills Drive Median Landscape Project and a tree preservation policy.

• Laguna Hills Drive Median Landscape Project
• Tree Preservation Policy and correspondence with HOAs
• Approval of April 13 and April 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive and file pre-event reports for the 2026 4th of July Celebration and the 2026 Summer Series, a post-event verbal report on the Memorial Day races, and an update on America250. The only action item is approval of minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

• Verbal report on 2026 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, 10K honoring USMC Team Darkhorse
• Receive and file 2026 4th of July Celebration pre-event report
• Receive and file 2026 Summer Series pre-event report
• Receive and file America250 Celebration update
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2026 regular meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 1, 2026 regular meeting (3-0). The commission also received and filed verbal and written reports on the 2026 Memorial Day races, 4th of July celebration, Summer Series, and America250 Celebration. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Approved April 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K post-event verbal report (3-0)
• Received and filed 2026 4th of July Celebration pre-event report (3-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Summer Series pre-event report (3-0)
• Received and filed America250 Celebration update (3-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider an urgency ordinance to pause new or expanded massage businesses. The body will also review a permit for a veterinary hospital and various city maintenance contracts.

• Proposed urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new or expanded massage establishments
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0250-2025 for a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road
• Maintenance Services Agreement for termite fumigation at Laguna Hills Civic Center with CDS Services, Inc. for $86,895
• Ratification of Warrant Register for May 2, 2026, to May 14, 2026, in the amount of $1,168,222.86
• Adoption of street maintenance projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 funded by SB 1

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss e-bike safety educational opportunities and recommend options to City Council. They will also analyze multi-way stop control warrants at the intersections of Aliso Hills Drive with El Segundo Street and La Cienega Street. The meeting includes approval of the April 30 special meeting minutes and informational reports from the Sheriff's Department and City Engineer.

• Discuss e-bike safety educational opportunities and recommend implementation options to City Council
• Multi-way stop control warrants analysis for Aliso Hills Drive and El Segundo Street, and Aliso Hills Drive and La Cienega Street
• Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2026, Special Meeting
• Verbal report from the Sheriff's Department
• Verbal report from the City Engineer

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council/Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on ordering weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement on specified parcels. They will also consider authorizing advertisement for bids on the Local Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 101-M) and approving new street pole banner designs. The consent calendar includes ratification of a $1,019,308.73 warrant register and adoption of a records retention resolution. Several proclamations and presentations are scheduled.

• Public hearing on 2026 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement order
• Authorization to advertise for construction of Local Street Rehabilitation Project, CIP 101-M
• Ratification of Warrant Register for $1,019,308.73
• Approval of 2026 street pole banner designs
• Proclamation for Drowning Prevention Awareness (May–August)

The council approved the Local Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 101‑M) and authorized advertising for bids. It also adopted the consent calendar, waiving readings, approving prior meeting minutes, ratifying a $1,019,308.73 warrant register, and adopting a records‑retention resolution. A weed‑abatement resolution and new street‑banner designs were also approved.

• Approved Local Street Rehabilitation Project CIP 101‑M and bid advertisement (4-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including waiver of readings and minutes approvals (unanimous)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,019,308.73 (unanimous)
• Adopted records‑retention resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Center banner as‑is, Welcome banner with added LH, and Celebrating America 250 banner edit (unanimous)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The regular May 11, 2026 meeting of the Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

General

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will receive a presentation on the Citywide Safety Action Plan and will discuss a recommendation to hold a strategic planning workshop on traffic and parking issues. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for review and feedback.

• Review of Laguna Hills Citywide Safety Action Plan (presentation)
• Recommendation to conduct a strategic planning workshop on traffic‑related concerns
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• General presentations
• Administrative reports

General

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session to discuss No Net Loss requirements from Government Code Section 65863 regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). They will also review additional site selection criteria for lower-income housing. Staff will receive direction on strategies to accommodate regional housing needs.

• Joint study session on No Net Loss requirements per Government Code Section 65863
• Discussion of site selection criteria for lower-income housing sites
• Part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element 2021-2029 process
• Staff direction on housing site selection strategies

The City Council/Planning Agency voted to increase density to 80 dwelling units per acre on existing sites, raise the minimum to 30 dwelling units per acre, and identify sites D, E, and F as preferred locations. The motion passed with unanimous support. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved increase to 80 DU/acre on existing sites (unanimous)
• Approved minimum density of 30 DU/acre (unanimous)
• Approved designation of sites D, E, and F as favored (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, setting new development processing fees and other city rates and charges. Other items include approving a law enforcement services agreement with Orange County for FY 2026/2027, authorizing bid advertisements for park improvements at five parks (Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, Veeh Ranch), and joining a regional traffic signal synchronization project on Alicia Parkway. The council will also consider an ordinance to mark parallel parking spaces on city streets including Via Lomas.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Fee Schedule for FY 2026/2027 (public hearing)
• Approval of law enforcement services agreement with Orange County for FY 2026/2027
• Authorization to advertise for bids for park improvements at Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, and Veeh Ranch Parks (CIP 241)
• Authorization to sign cooperative agreement for Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
• Ordinance authorizing parallel parking lines on city streets including Via Lomas

The council unanimously approved the County of Orange Law Enforcement Services Agreement, authorizing the mayor to sign the contract. It also adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 allowing the city engineer to mark parallel parking spaces, and approved a revised comprehensive fee schedule that removes the field‑lighting fee for resident non‑profits. Additionally, the council authorized advertising and bidding for park improvements (CIP 241) and an acceleration lane median modification (CIP 303) with CEQA exemptions.

• Approved County of Orange Law Enforcement Services Agreement; Mayor authorized to sign (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 for parallel parking line marking (4‑1)
• Adopted revised Comprehensive Fee Schedule, removing field‑lighting fee for resident non‑profits (5‑0)
• Approved and filed Development Application Status Report (5‑0)
• Approved and filed Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report (5‑0)
• Authorized signing of Alicia Parkway RTSSP Cooperative Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved plans, specs, and bid advertisement for park improvements (CIP 241) with CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Approved plans, specs, and bid advertisement for Acceleration Lane Median Island Modification (CIP 303) with CEQA exemption (4‑1)

General

The Events, Communication and Beautification Committee is holding a special meeting. The primary item for discussion is the use of street pole banners.

• Discussion of street pole banners

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider appointing Colin Burns of Harper & Burns, LLP as Interim City Attorney. The body is also reviewing parking regulations near Beckenham Park and Via Lomas, as well as initiating the 2026 weed abatement program.

• Appointment of Colin Burns as Interim City Attorney via agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP
• Ratification of Warrant Register for March 14 to April 3, 2026, in the amount of $545,140.90
• Proposed no overnight parking zone (10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.) on streets surrounding Beckenham Park
• Initiation of 2026 Weed Abatement Program with a public hearing set for May 12, 2026
• Proposed ordinance to allow the City Engineer to mark parallel parking spaces, including Via Lomas

The City Council approved the consent calendar and ratified a $545,140.90 warrant register. It adopted a weed‑abatement resolution, a no‑overnight‑parking zone around Beckenham Park, and authorized the mayor to sign a DMV/Donate Life proclamation. Council members also appointed Colin Burns as interim city attorney and approved a consulting agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0)
• Ratified $545,140.90 warrant register
• Adopted Weed Abatement Program resolution
• Adopted No Overnight Parking resolution around Beckenham Park (3‑0)
• Appointed Colin Burns as interim city attorney and authorized contract with Harper & Burns, LLP (4‑0)
• Waived reading and received staff report on parallel parking ordinance (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Directed development of disposal policy for retired street name signs (4‑0)
• Sent Street Pole Banner design item to Events, Beautification, and Communication Committee (4‑0)

Events, Communication and Beautification Committee

The Events, Communication and Beautification Committee will approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. It will discuss upcoming events and public outreach efforts. The committee will review the Tree Preservation Policy and past HOA correspondence. It will also consider developing murals adjacent to Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive.

• Approval of minutes for the March 9, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of upcoming events
• Discussion of public outreach
• Review of the Tree Preservation Policy and HOA correspondence
• Development of murals adjacent to Avenida de la Carlota and Ridge Route Drive

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a special meeting and study session. The primary item is a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Interim City Attorney.

• Closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim City Attorney

The City Council convened a special meeting on April 2, 2026. No public comments were received. The council recessed to closed session, reported no items, and adjourned without any decisions or approvals.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider and vote to approve the minutes of its February 4, 2026 regular meeting. It will also receive a series of reports and presentations, including an employee recognition, general park updates, facility reservation data, and post‑event summaries for several community activities. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and no new actions or decisions are proposed.

• Approval of minutes for the February 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Employee of the Quarter – Winter 2026 presentation for Robert Ryan
• General Parks Update verbal report
• Facility Reservation Report for 2026
• Post‑event reports for Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance, Hoppin' Hills, Senior Games, Memorial Day races, and America250 program

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also voted to receive and file the 2026 Adult Sports Leagues report, the Daddy‑Daughter Dinner Dance post‑event report, the Hoppin' Hills event presentation, the South Orange County Senior Games update, the Memorial Day race pre‑event report, and the America250 program update, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Adult Sports Leagues report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance report (4-0)
• Received oral presentation for 2026 Hoppin' Hills event (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 South Orange County Senior Games update (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 Memorial Day Half Marathon pre‑event report (4-0)
• Received and filed America250 in Laguna Hills program update (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint study session to discuss No Net Loss requirements under Government Code Section 65863 for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021‑2029). The session will include a presentation and will seek staff direction on housing site‑selection strategies for lower‑income households. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda item is for discussion and guidance.

• Joint study session on No Net Loss requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021‑2029)
• Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 establishing rules of decorum for public meetings

The City Council and Planning Agency held a study session on No Net Loss requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Staff and consultants presented the compliance program and answered questions. No votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned to a follow‑up session on April 14, 2026.

• Adjourned meeting to April 14, 2026 (no vote)
• Directed De Novo Planning Group to evaluate presented sites and report in about one month