Laguna Hills public meetings in 2021

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss one potential case involving anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The City Council met in special session, convened into closed session to discuss one potential litigation case, and reconvened with no reportable action taken. The meeting was adjourned shortly after reconvening, with no substantive public decisions made.

• Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• No reportable action taken in closed session

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will conduct a reorganization to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The body will also recognize the city's 30th anniversary and review several progress payments for city infrastructure and tenant improvements.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for Nov 13 to Dec 2, 2021, in the amount of $1,197,082.58
• Progress Payment No. 1 of $101,222.50 to SD Design Construction Corporation for Civic Center Suite 160 improvements
• Progress Payment No. 3 of $576,727.66 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for citywide pavement rehabilitation and Ridge Route Drive resurfacing
• Cancellation and continuance of the hearing for The Village at Laguna Hills Project (former Laguna Hills Mall site) to February 8, 2022
• Approval of the M2 Expenditure Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021

The City Council unanimously elected Dave Wheeler as Mayor and Janine Heft as Mayor Pro Tempore. The council approved the consent calendar, including a $1,197,082.58 warrant register, and adopted resolutions recognizing the city's 30th anniversary and terminating the local COVID-19 emergency. A motion to increase the 30th anniversary celebration budget to $60,000 was approved 4-1.

• Elected Dave Wheeler as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Janine Heft as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12-14-2 recognizing city's 30th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,197,082.58 warrant register (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 City Council Meeting Calendar with added Feb 7-8 advocacy trip (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12-14-8 terminating local COVID-19 emergency (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 budget increase for 30th anniversary celebration (4-1)
• Continued virtual meeting procedures item to January meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on 2021 recreation activities and provide feedback on security camera and lighting installations. The body will also address two unscheduled commission vacancies.

• Feedback on security cameras and lighting at the Community Center and Sports Complex
• 2021 Recreation Activity Update
• Report on two unscheduled vacancies for the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Approval of October 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes by a 3-0 vote, with Chair Dan Cooper abstaining. The Commission also received a 2021 recreation activity update and provided feedback on security camera and lighting improvements at the Community Center and Sports Complex, favoring staff's plan as presented. Vice Chair Julie Nassif recommended prioritizing Security Camera Zones 2 and 4. The Commission received and filed a report on two unscheduled vacancies.

• Approved the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, Chair Cooper abstaining).
• Received a 2021 Recreation Activity Update as an oral report.
• Provided feedback on Community Center and Sports Complex security cameras and lighting, favoring staff's plan.
• Vice Chair Nassif recommended prioritizing Security Camera Zones 2 and 4.
• Received and filed a report on two unscheduled Commission vacancies (unanimous).

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case

The City Council met in special session and convened into closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

• Convened into closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (1 potential case).
• Reported no reportable action taken from the closed session.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 8:56 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider a new ordinance for state-mandated organic recycling and a payment for citywide pavement rehabilitation. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing regarding a pet grooming facility. The Council will also discuss support for the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce.

• Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 5-32 (Solid Waste) to implement SB 1383 organic recycling regulations
• Progress Payment No. 2 of $1,050,472.33 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for pavement rehabilitation
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 0077-2021 for a pet grooming facility at 26548 Moulton Parkway, Suite 48-F
• Ratification of Warrant Register for October 29 to November 12, 2021, in the amount of $2,066,791.43
• Authorization to advertise for bids for LH on the Hill, CIP No. 403

The City Council approved a resolution requesting continuous Orange County Supervisorial District representation for Laguna Hills with all cities in the current 5th District, in a 3-2 vote. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including adoption of an ordinance implementing state organics recycling mandates and a $2,066,791.43 warrant register. The Planning Agency approved a conditional use permit for a pet grooming facility at 26548 Moulton Parkway, Suite 48-F.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-11-23-2 requesting continuous Orange County Supervisorial District representation for Laguna Hills (3-2).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including adoption of Ordinance 2021-1 (solid waste/organics recycling) and ratification of the $2,066,791.43 warrant register.
• Approved the November 9, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0, Mayor Pezold abstaining).
• Approved continuing the local COVID-19 emergency declaration (unanimous).
• Approved advertising for bids for the LH on the Hill project, CIP No. 403, with staff to return with additional lighting options (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-11-23-1 establishing two new employment classifications (4-1, Mayor Pezold dissenting).
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0077-2021 for a pet grooming facility at 26548 Moulton Parkway, Suite 48-F (unanimous).
• Directed staff to proceed with filling two unscheduled Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies (unanimous).

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is convening a special meeting to enter a closed session. The session is dedicated to a conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation (one potential case)

The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter, with no substantive decisions made.

• Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation discussion (1 potential case)
• Reported no reportable action taken from closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss city management recruitment, organic recycling mandates, and traffic signal funding. The body is also reviewing county supervisorial redistricting plans and local emergency status for COVID-19.

• Interviews and selection of a firm for City Manager Recruitment Services
• Ratification of Warrant Register for the period Oct 15 to Oct 28, 2021, in the amount of $388,263.58
• Proposed ordinance to implement SB 1383 organic recycling regulations in Chapter 5-32 of the Municipal Code
• Funding applications to Orange County Transportation Authority for traffic signal projects at Golden Lantern-Moulton Parkway and Bake Parkway-Rockfield Boulevard
• Summary vacation of a 2,638 sq. ft. easement parallel to Alicia Parkway

The City Council unanimously approved selecting Bob Hall & Associates to perform City Manager Recruitment Services and directed the City Attorney to prepare a consulting services agreement for the next meeting. The Council also unanimously approved directing staff to draft a letter and resolution expressing preference for County Supervisorial District Redistricting Map 2A, and approved a permanent display of the National Motto in the Council Chamber. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including ratification of a $388,263.58 warrant register and resolutions for traffic signal synchronization projects. A discussion on supporting the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce was tabled due to the Mayor's absence.

• Selected Bob Hall & Associates for City Manager Recruitment Services (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter and resolution supporting County Redistricting Map 2A (unanimous)
• Approved permanent display of National Motto on soffit ledge above dais (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance implementing SB 1383 organic recycling regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $388,263.58 warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-09-2 for Bake-Rockfield traffic signal project (unanimous)
• Tabled Chamber of Commerce funding discussion (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will appoint and swear in a qualified candidate to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bill Hunt. The body will also review a draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and proposals for City Manager recruitment services.

• Appointment of a candidate to fill the City Council vacancy left by Bill Hunt
• Ratification of the October 26, 2021, Warrant Register in the amount of $1,050,148.16
• Review of the Public Review Draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
• Review of proposals for City Manager Executive Recruitment Services
• Budget amendment for FY 2020-2021 Inter-fund Transfers to the General Fund

The City Council appointed Don Caskey to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Council Member Bill Hunt, with a 3-1 vote. A substitute motion to table the appointment to a special meeting failed 2-2. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including the ratification of a $1,050,148.16 warrant register, and directed staff to schedule interviews with two firms for City Manager recruitment services.

• Appointed Don Caskey to City Council vacancy (3-1)
• Substitute motion to table appointment to Nov 3 special meeting failed (2-2)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously, with items 4.2, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7 removed for separate votes
• Approved minutes for Oct 12 and Oct 14 meetings (4-0, Wheeler abstaining)
• Confirmed continuing local COVID-19 emergency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10-26-1 amending FY 2020-2021 budget for inter-fund transfers (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule interviews with Bob Hall & Associates and Ralph Andersen & Associates for City Manager recruitment (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview qualified applicants for a City Council vacancy. This vacancy was created by the resignation of former Council Member Bill Hunt.

• Interviews and potential appointment of a candidate to fill the City Council vacancy

The City Council interviewed four applicants to fill the vacancy created by former Council Member Bill Hunt's resignation. A motion to appoint Mark Schaff was made, but a substitute motion to table the appointment to the next regular meeting on October 26, 2021, passed unanimously. No appointment was made at this special meeting.

• Tabled appointment to fill City Council vacancy to Oct. 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Interviewed four applicants for the City Council vacancy

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council interviewed four applicants to fill the vacancy left by former Council Member Bill Hunt. A motion to appoint Mark Schaff was made, but a substitute motion to table the appointment to the next regular meeting on October 26, 2021, was approved unanimously. No appointment was made at this special meeting.

• Tabled appointment to fill council vacancy to Oct. 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Conducted interviews of four applicants for the council vacancy

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will meet to review and discuss applications received for a City Council vacancy. The goal of this discussion is to select qualified candidates to be interviewed at a future date.

• Review and discussion of City Council vacancy applications

The City Council reviewed applications for the City Council vacancy and unanimously approved interviewing all four applicants. Interviews were scheduled for October 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved interviewing all four City Council vacancy applicants (unanimous)
• Scheduled candidate interviews for October 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss updating false alarm and traffic violator apprehension fees. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment for automated license plate readers and a payment for citywide pavement rehabilitation.

• Payment of $218,883.80 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for pavement rehabilitation (CIP No. 101-L & 188)
• Public hearing to update the City's False Alarm Fee
• Public hearing to update the Traffic Violator Apprehension Program Fee
• Budget amendment for Automated License Plate Readers (CIP No. 518)
• Master Sign Program request for new construction at 24888, 24892, and 24896 Alicia Parkway

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $625,663.36 warrant register, a budget amendment for automated license plate readers, and a resolution supporting a veterans' cemetery. It also approved contracts for Memorial Day race events and reinstated OCCOG membership. The Planning Agency approved a master sign program for new construction on Alicia Parkway, and the Council adopted updated fees for false alarms and traffic violator apprehension.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0, Wheeler absent)
• Ratified warrant register for $625,663.36 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10-12-1 amending CIP No. 518 for automated license plate readers (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10-12-3 supporting veterans' cemetery in Gypsum Canyon (3-0)
• Approved Spectrum Sports Management contract for Memorial Day Race events 2022-2024 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10-12-2 reinstating OCCOG membership (3-0)
• Approved SDP/MSP No. 0063-2021 for master sign program at 24888-24896 Alicia Parkway (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10-12-4 updating false alarm fee (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive administrative reports. The session includes updates on park quality control and the holiday season event schedule.

• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Park Quality Control Program Update
• Holiday Season Event Schedule

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the August 4, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, with one abstention). It also received and filed the Park Quality Control Program update, and approved a recommendation to have the program presented quarterly. The Commission approved the Holiday Season Event Schedule, favoring events at the Community Center and suggesting staff contact local schools and the Chamber of Commerce for participation.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (3-0, with one abstention).
• Approved receiving and filing the Park Quality Control Program update, with a suggestion for quarterly presentations.
• Approved the Holiday Season Event Schedule, supporting events at the Laguna Hills Community Center and recommending outreach to schools and the Chamber.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is meeting to consider the appropriation of the city's full allocation of Coronavirus-related State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These funds are intended to cover revenue losses and respond to the public health emergency and economic impacts of COVID-19.

• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The City Council unanimously approved appropriating the city's full allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for government services to cover revenue loss due to COVID-19. A second recommendation to use funds for responding to the public health emergency was delayed for future review.

• Approved ARPA funds for revenue loss (unanimous)
• Delayed ARPA funds for COVID-19 response to future meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss filling a council vacancy and updating zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units. The body is also considering a waste procurement agreement with Lake Forest and the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Ratification of September 28, 2021, Warrant Register in the amount of $1,127,817.10
• Payment of $6,631.00 to GC Electric Solar Corporation for Civic Center EV Charging Stations
• Authorization to purchase a replacement police motorcycle from Irv Seaver BMW of Orange
• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment No. (RZNE) 0005-2021 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lake Forest for Solid Waste Procurement Services

The City Council approved a process to fill the vacancy left by Council Member Hunt's resignation, opting for an application and interview process rather than a special election. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a police motorcycle purchase, and continued a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit regulations. An ad hoc committee was formed to direct negotiations for The Village at Laguna Hills project.

• Approved consent calendar except item 4.6 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of police motorcycle from Irv Seaver BMW (3-0, Wheeler abstained)
• Continued public hearing for ADU zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved appointment process for vacant council seat (3-1, Pezold dissenting)
• Formed ad hoc committee for Village at Laguna Hills negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Lake Forest for solid waste procurement (unanimous)
• Approved support for Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim (unanimous)
• Approved installation of 10 additional ALPR cameras (3-1, Wheeler dissenting)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing improvements and the potential for a raised intersection at the Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing. The body will also receive reports on electric bicycles and specific intersection collision data.

• Review of improvements and discussion of a raised intersection at Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing
• Request for all-way stop control at Mackenzie Street and Knotty Pine Road
• Discussion of Electric Bicycles (Ebikes)
• SWITRS Collision Report for Paseo De Valencia and Los Alisos Boulevard
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved a motion directing staff to consider public suggestions regarding signage, speed table placement, and survey coverage at the Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing. The commission also received and filed reports on an all-way stop request at Mackenzie Street and Knotty Pine Road, electric bicycles, a collision report at Paseo De Valencia and Los Alisos Boulevard, and the radar trailer calendar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to direct staff to consider public input on signage, speed table placement, and survey coverage at Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing (unanimous)
• Received and filed report on all-way stop control at Mackenzie Street and Knotty Pine Road (unanimous)
• Received and filed report on electric bicycles (unanimous)
• Received and filed SWITRS collision report for Paseo De Valencia and Los Alisos Boulevard (unanimous)
• Received and filed radar trailer calendar (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency are meeting to address a council vacancy, review COVID-19 emergency status, and discuss the renovation of the 'LH on the Hill' monument. The body is also considering legal services for the Village at Laguna Hills project and updating ADU zoning regulations.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for August 13 to September 2, 2021, in the amount of $1,072,894.73
• Retainer Agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for Village at Laguna Hills Project negotiations
• Public Hearing for Zoning Text Amendment No. (RZNE) 0005-2021 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Discussion on filling Council Member Hunt's vacancy via appointment or special election
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The City Council approved a motion to have the Chief of Police provide monthly progress reports on crime mitigation and quarterly evaluations of the city's crime prevention plan. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $1,072,894.73 warrant register, and continued a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit regulations to September 28, 2021. A discussion on issuing a request for proposals for a planning firm was tabled by a 3-to-1 vote.

• Approved monthly crime progress reports and quarterly crime plan evaluations (unanimous).
• Approved the consent calendar, including ratification of the $1,072,894.73 warrant register (unanimous).
• Approved appointment of Mayor as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (unanimous).
• Approved joint agreement with County of Orange for 800MHz emergency communications system (unanimous).
• Continued public hearing on accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment to September 28, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved issuance of letters to Governor in opposition to specified legislation and support for sales tax equity (unanimous).
• Approved returning with expanded report on filling Council vacancy at September 28 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved larger 'LH' monument design with reflective paint and solar lighting alternate bid (unanimous).

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will interview selected candidate firms to provide Development Agreement Negotiator Services for the proposed Village at Laguna Hills project. The Council intends to select the best qualified firm and direct staff to prepare a retainer agreement.

• Interviews for Development Agreement Negotiator Services for the Village at Laguna Hills project

The City Council interviewed two candidate firms for development agreement negotiator services for the proposed Village at Laguna Hills project. By a 4-to-1 vote, the Council selected Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth to serve as special counsel for this engagement. The Council directed staff to work with the firm to prepare a retainer agreement for review and approval at a future meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Don Sedgwick voted against the selection.

• Approved selection of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth as special counsel for development agreement negotiator services for the Village at Laguna Hills project (4-1, Sedgwick opposed).
• Directed staff to prepare a retainer agreement with the selected firm for future Council review and approval.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, including street lighting and EV charging stations. The body will also consider joining pending litigation regarding housing and community development in a closed session.

• Public Works Construction Contract to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for $2,686,489.00 for citywide pavement rehabilitation and Ridge Route Drive resurfacing
• Progress Payment No. 1 of $44,887.50 to GC Electric Solar Corporation for Civic Center EV Charging Stations
• Ratification of Warrant Register for July 2 to August 12, 2021, in the amount of $2,326,576.30
• Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for LED street lighting fixture conversion
• Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City Council approved a $2.69 million pavement rehabilitation contract, adopted a resolution opposing state erosion of local land-use control, and directed staff to schedule interviews with two law firms for the Village at Laguna Hills development agreement. A policy on private donations for public improvements was approved without a plaque option, and a proposal to use federal COVID-19 recovery funds was tabled.

• Approved $2,686,489 pavement rehabilitation contract to Petrochem Materials Innovation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-08-24-2 opposing state erosion of local land-use control (5-0)
• Approved private donation policy for public improvements without plaque option (4-1)
• Scheduled interviews with two law firms for Village at Laguna Hills development agreement (3-2)
• Approved $44,887.50 progress payment for Civic Center EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved SCE LED street light conversion agreement (5-0)
• Tabled appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds (5-0)
• Approved renovation of 'LH' on the Hill monument, Option A (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive administrative reports. The body will review post-event reports for Memorial Day and Fourth of July activities.

• Renovation of Hillside "LH" Display report
• 2021 Memorial Day 10K and 5K Post Event Report
• 2021 Fourth of July Post Event Report
• Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved forwarding the Hillside 'LH' display renovation proposals by Josh Hayden and Richard Fisher to the City Council for the next meeting. The commission also unanimously approved the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes and received and filed reports on the 2021 Memorial Day 10K/5K and Fourth of July events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding Hillside 'LH' display proposals to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2021 Memorial Day 10K/5K post event report (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2021 Fourth of July post event report (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet for a special session. The meeting is primarily focused on closed session items including legal counsel and personnel evaluation.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
• Closed session: Performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and a performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation (1 potential case) and Interim City Manager performance evaluation
• Reconvened and reported no reportable action taken from closed session

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will review various consent calendar items including a $599,348.34 warrant register and the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Civic Center Budget. The agenda also includes a presentation on homeless outreach by Mercy House and several contract awards for city services.

• Ratification of Warrant Register from June 16 to July 1 in the amount of $599,348.34
• Award of $231,300 contract for Laguna Hills Civic Center Tenant & Site Improvements, Suite 160 to SD Design Construction Corporation
• Award of $681,324.20 annual citywide general street maintenance services agreement to Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
• Award of $246,505.00 citywide tree maintenance services agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
• Rejection of all bid proposals for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP No. 101-L) and Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing (CIP No. 188)

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Civic Center Budget, a street maintenance agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., and a tree maintenance agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. The Council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Hills City Employees Association, rejected all bids for pavement rehabilitation, and extended temporary outdoor dining regulations. The Planning Agency approved its minutes, and the Council confirmed the 2021 Weed Abatement Cost Report.

• Approved the Consent Calendar, including the FY 2021-2022 Civic Center Budget, a $681,324.20 street maintenance agreement, and a $246,505.00 tree maintenance agreement.
• Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Hills City Employees Association (Resolution No. 2021-07-13-1).
• Rejected all bids for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation and Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing, directing staff to reissue bids.
• Awarded a $231,300 contract for Civic Center Tenant & Site Improvements, Suite 160, to SD Design Construction Corporation.
• Approved the extension of temporary outdoor dining regulations (Resolution No. 2021-07-13-2).
• Approved a Senior Transportation Mobility Services Agreement with California Yellow Cab.
• Approved the 2021 Weed Abatement Cost Report (Resolution No. 2021-07-13-3).
• Approved employment classifications, salary ranges, and benefits for management and confidential employees (Resolution No. 2021-07-13-4).

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint public hearing regarding the Village at Laguna Hills project. The body will discuss modifications to the previously approved Five Lagunas Project to redevelop the site at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall.

• Request by MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC to modify the Five Lagunas Project
• Adoption of the Fifth Addendum to the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of Site Development Permit, Master Sign Program, and Conditional Use Permits
• Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Precise Plan No. USE-0010-2019
• Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt a Development Agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC

The City Council/Planning Agency held a public hearing on the Village at Laguna Hills project, a proposal to redevelop the former Laguna Hills Mall site. A motion to rescind and reissue the project's application completeness letter failed 2-3, as did a substitute motion to seek a secondary legal opinion. The Council unanimously approved a motion to continue the public hearing to December 14, 2021, and directed the Interim City Manager to renegotiate the development agreement terms, provide status reports, and begin procuring a professional negotiator.

• Continued the Village at Laguna Hills public hearing to Dec. 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed Interim City Manager to renegotiate development agreement terms (unanimous)
• Directed Interim City Manager to provide frequent written status reports to Council (unanimous)
• Directed Interim City Manager to commence procurement for a professional development agreement negotiator (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind and reissue application completeness letter failed 2-3
• Substitute motion to explore secondary legal opinion failed 2-3

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint public hearing regarding the Village at Laguna Hills project. The body will discuss modifying the previously approved Five Lagunas Project to redevelop the former mall site.

• Request by MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC to redevelop 24155 Laguna Hills Mall
• Adoption of the Fifth Addendum to the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of Site Development Permit, Master Sign Program, and Conditional Use Permits
• Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Precise Plan No. USE-0010-2019
• Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt a Development Agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC

The City Council and Planning Agency held a joint public hearing on the Village at Laguna Hills project, a proposal to redevelop the former Laguna Hills Mall site at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall. After hearing extensive public comments, the council voted unanimously to continue the hearing to a special joint meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. No final decision on the project was made at this meeting.

• Continued the public hearing to a Special Joint Meeting on June 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. (approved unanimously)
• Withdrew a motion to continue the hearing for at least 6 months to renegotiate the development agreement (no action taken)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to adopt the biennial budget for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years. The body will also consider several maintenance contracts and financial reporting requirements.

• Public hearing for the 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 Biennial Budget
• Street Sweeping and Roadway Cleaning Maintenance Agreement with Sunset Property Services, Inc. for $202,241.00
• Final payment of $76,148.44 to West Gate Contractor for Community Center HVAC and Roof Replacement
• Warrant Register ratification for the period of May 28 to June 15, 2021, in the amount of $376,183.56
• Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services through June 30, 2026

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $376,183.56 warrant register, and adopted the biennial budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. It also awarded a street sweeping contract to Jonset Corporation for $202,241 annually and approved several resolutions, including the appropriations limit and SB 1 project list. The Planning Agency approved a resolution finding the Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan.

• Approved the consent calendar, including the warrant register for $376,183.56.
• Adopted the biennial budget for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years.
• Awarded a citywide street sweeping contract to Jonset Corporation for $202,241 annually.
• Adopted the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2021-2022.
• Adopted a resolution approving the Measure M (M2) compliance submittal to OCTA.
• Approved a contract change order and final payment for the Community Center HVAC and Roof Replacement Project.
• Approved a professional services agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services.
• Approved a motion to direct staff to evaluate security options at the Community Center.

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into closed session. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager.

• Closed session performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager

The City Council met in special session and convened into closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made.

• Convened into closed session for public employee performance evaluation (unanimous)
• No reportable action taken on Interim City Manager evaluation

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to decide on several service contracts and lease agreements. The body will also discuss public safety, opiate use awareness, and the potential formation of a Planning Commission.

• Consulting Services Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for homeless outreach services not to exceed $26,130
• Ratification of Warrant Register for May 14, 2021, to May 27, 2021, in the amount of $263,707.60
• Office lease with County of Orange Clerk-Recorder for Suites 150 and 160 at 24031 El Toro Road
• Award of Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services Agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
• Rejection of all Bid Proposals for Citywide Street Maintenance Services

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a traffic signal maintenance agreement, rejected street maintenance bids, and ratified a $263,707.60 warrant register. Items removed from consent were approved: a lease with Orange County Clerk-Recorder for Civic Center suites and a homeless outreach services agreement with Mercy House Living Centers. A motion to form a Planning Commission was tabled 3-2, and staff was directed to research public safety improvements for a June 22 report.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0), including traffic signal maintenance agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
• Rejected all bids for Citywide Street Maintenance Services and directed staff to reissue (5-0)
• Ratified Warrant Register for $263,707.60 (5-0)
• Approved office lease with County of Orange Clerk-Recorder for Suites 150 & 160 at 24031 El Toro Road (5-0)
• Approved homeless outreach services agreement with Mercy House Living Centers, not to exceed $26,130 (5-0)
• Approved legislative positions, adding an oppose position on Senate Bill 6 (5-0)
• Directed staff to research public safety improvements and report at June 22 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled formation of a Planning Commission (3-2)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive reports on the opening of the Laguna Hills Community Center and the 4th of July celebration. The body will also review an update on the 2021 Memorial Day Race.

• Update on opening the Laguna Hills Community Center
• 2021 4th of July Celebration Pre Event Report
• 2021 City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day 5K and 10K event update

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes and received reports on reopening the Laguna Hills Community Center, the 2021 4th of July celebration, and the Memorial Day race. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were informational or routine approvals.

• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved receiving oral report on reopening Laguna Hills Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved receiving and filing 2021 4th of July Celebration pre-event report (unanimous)
• Approved receiving oral presentation on 2021 Memorial Day 5K/10K race (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, public safety agreements, and local ordinances. Key decisions include establishing parking controls on Rio Grande Avenue and authorizing bids for citywide road work.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for April 30 to May 13, 2021, in the amount of $1,100,528.37
• Establishment of residential parking permits and street sweeping no-parking zones on Rio Grande Avenue
• Authorization to advertise bids for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (CIP No. 101-L) and Ridge Route Drive Pavement Resurfacing (CIP No. 188)
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange
• Public hearing on 2021 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange, and ratified a warrant register of $1,100,528.37. The Council also approved a resolution for weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement, and selected a bus shelter bench option for the El Toro Road project. A motion to add live entertainment and local business participation to the Fourth of July celebration was approved 3-2.

• Approved consent calendar including law enforcement services agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,100,528.37 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-05-25-2 for weed abatement (unanimous)
• Selected Tolar 96” SFBEN-25 iron bench for bus shelter (unanimous)
• Approved adding live entertainment and local businesses to July 4th event (3-2)
• Directed staff to focus holiday decorations on Community Center sides (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-05-25-3 supporting AB 327 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will consider recommending improvements to the equestrian trail connection from the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association Equestrian Center to the Nellie Gail Road Trail Tunnel, including two additional rectangular rapid flashing beacons and speed enforcement along Nellie Gail Road. The commission will also approve minutes from March 17, 2021, and receive a verbal report from the Sheriff's Department and a report on the radar speed trailer.

• Recommend improvements to equestrian trail from Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrian Center to Nellie Gail Road Trail Tunnel
• Install two additional rectangular rapid flashing beacons on Nellie Gail Road median
• Schedule speed enforcement along Nellie Gail Road as resources permit
• Approve minutes of March 17, 2021
• Receive and file radar speed trailer report

The Traffic Commission approved the March 17, 2021 minutes and recommended improving the equestrian trail connection to the Nellie Gail Road tunnel, installing two additional rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the equestrian center crossing, scheduling speed enforcement, and continuing a feasibility study for a speed table. The recommendations were approved 4-0 with Commissioner Hernandez absent. The commission also received and filed the radar trailer schedule report.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Recommended improving equestrian trail connection from Equestrian Center to Nellie Gail Road tunnel (4-0)
• Recommended installation of two additional RRFBs in median at Equestrian Center crossing (4-0)
• Recommended scheduling speed enforcement along Nellie Gail Road (4-0)
• Directed staff to continue research, design, and feasibility study of speed table at Equestrian Center (4-0)
• Received and filed radar trailer schedule report (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a regular meeting on May 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The main business includes reviewing the City Manager's proposed 2021-2023 biennial budget and six-year capital improvement plan, and considering a design contest for 'LH' letters on a hillside. The consent calendar includes routine items like approving minutes, ratifying a $272,101.23 warrant register, and confirming the local COVID-19 emergency. A public hearing on weed abatement is scheduled to be continued to May 25, 2021.

• Review of City Manager's Proposed 2021-2023 Biennial Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of 'LH' letters design project contest on hillside across from Community Center
• Ratification of Warrant Register for April 16-29, 2021, in amount of $272,101.23
• Grant application to OCTA for Phase X Catch Basin Debris Gate Project (CIP No. 412-J)
• Continuation of public hearing on 2021 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement to May 25

The City Council approved a design contest for 'LH' letters on the hillside across from the Community Center, directing staff to review successful projects in other cities and expedite the process. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $272,101.23 warrant register and a grant application for a catch basin debris gate project, and continued the weed abatement public hearing to May 25, 2021. The Planning Agency meeting was brief, with no public hearings or administrative reports.

• Approved 'LH' letters design contest (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including warrant register $272,101.23 (5-0)
• Approved OCTA grant application for Phase X Catch Basin Debris Gate Project (5-0)
• Continued weed abatement public hearing to May 25, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Planning Agency minutes for April 27, 2021 (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a study session to review and comment on the City Manager's Proposed 2021-2023 Biennial Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. They will also receive and file a report on Council Member proposed work programs for the same budget period. No final decisions are being made at this special meeting.

• Review of City Manager's Proposed 2021-2023 Biennial Budget
• Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Council Member proposed work programs for 2021-2023

The City Council held a study session to review the City Manager's Proposed 2021-2023 Biennial Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan, receiving presentations from staff. No formal decisions were made; the item was for review and comment only. A second item on Council Member proposed work programs was not considered due to time constraints.

• Reviewed proposed 2021-2023 Biennial Budget and Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan (no vote)
• Council Member work programs report not received or filed due to time constraints

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint public hearing to consider modifying the previously approved Five Lagunas Project to continue redeveloping the former Laguna Hills Mall site at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall. The agenda includes adopting the Fifth Addendum to the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, approving a site development permit, master sign program, conditional use permits, parking use permit, vesting tentative tract map, precise plan, and a development agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as ratifying a warrant register of $944,091.07 and confirming the continuation of the local COVID-19 emergency.

• Joint public hearing on Village at Laguna Hills project at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall
• Adoption of Fifth Addendum to General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of Development Agreement No. USE-0010-2019 with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC
• Ratification of warrant register for $944,091.07
• Confirmation of continuing local COVID-19 emergency

The City Council and Planning Agency held a joint public hearing on the Village at Laguna Hills project, a proposal to redevelop the former Laguna Hills Mall site at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall. After extensive public comment, the council voted 4-1 to continue the public hearing to a special joint meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Center Heritage Room. The public comments portion of the hearing will remain open at the continued hearing. No final decision on the project was made at this meeting.

• Continued Village at Laguna Hills public hearing to June 24, 2021 special joint meeting (4-1)
• Kept public comments portion of hearing open at continued hearing (4-1)
• Motion to close public comments now failed (2-3)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $944,091.07 (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 City Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 Planning Agency minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed necessity of continuing local COVID-19 emergency (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council is holding a special study session to receive a general financial update, review organizational charts and work programs, evaluate and rate council member budget proposals for the 2021/2023 biennial budget, and discuss city council policies and operating procedures. No final decisions are expected; the items are for discussion and direction.

• General financial update from staff
• Update on organizational charts, work programs, and departmental reporting calendar
• Evaluation and rating of council member budget proposals for 2021/2023 biennial budget
• Review of city council policies and operating procedures

The City Council held a study session and received a financial update, filed a report on organizational charts and work programs, and evaluated and rated Council Member budget proposals for the 2021/2023 biennial budget, providing direction to staff. They also discussed City Council policies and operating procedures. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a study session with no substantive decisions.

• Received and filed report on organizational charts, work programs, and departmental reporting calendar
• Evaluated and rated Council Member budget proposals for 2021/2023 biennial budget and provided direction to staff
• Discussed City Council policies and operating procedures

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a joint regular meeting on April 13, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 24-hour emergency animal hospital, a proposed agreement for automated license plate readers, and several routine consent items. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for 24-hour emergency animal hospital at 23501 Avenida De La Carlota, Suite D
• Proposed $77,500 three-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for fixed automatic license plate reader system
• Ratification of warrant register totaling $418,064.32
• Final progress payment of $105,979.15 to G2 Construction, Inc. for catch basin debris gate project
• Resolution to establish residential parking permit area and no parking zone in Ridgefield neighborhood

The City Council and Planning Agency approved a conditional use permit for a 24-hour emergency animal hospital at 23501 Avenida De La Carlota, Suite D, and a joint parking use permit. The Council also approved a $77,500 agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate readers, a residential parking permit program for the Ridgefield neighborhood, and a fireworks display agreement for July 4, 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CUP/PUP No. 0042-2020 and CUP No. 0057-2021 for 24-hour emergency animal hospital (unanimous)
• Approved $77,500 agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate readers (unanimous)
• Approved residential parking permit program and no parking zone for Ridgefield neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, Inc. for July 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $418,064.32 (unanimous)
• Approved progress payment of $105,979.15 to G2 Construction, Inc. for catch basin debris gate project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-04-13-2 initiating 2021 weed abatement program (unanimous)
• Approved amended M2 expenditure report for FY 2019-20 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and provide feedback on several recreation items, including recommending recreation use of the Community Center and Sports Complex Hockey Rink, a proposed 'LH' letters design and replacement contest on the hillside, and ideas for the City's 30th anniversary. They will also consider reinstating the Park Quality Control Program and receive updates on the Memorial Day race and 4th of July celebration.

• Recommend recreation use of Community Center and Sports Complex Hockey Rink
• Provide feedback on 'LH' letters design and replacement project contest
• Provide ideas for City of Laguna Hills 30 Years of Incorporation celebration
• Reinstate Park Quality Control Program
• Receive update on 2021 Memorial Day 5K and 10K honoring USMC Dark Horse Battalion

The Commission approved returning the Hockey Rink to its pre-pandemic multi-use program, with staff to address supervision and scheduling. It also unanimously approved reinstating the Park Quality Control Program and the February 3, 2021 minutes. The Commission provided feedback on several items, including the 'LH' hillside letters, 30th anniversary celebration, and 4th of July fireworks, but was not in favor of installing video cameras for youth sports.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved return to regular multi-use of the Hockey Rink as managed before the pandemic, with staff addressing supervision and scheduling.
• Approved reinstating the Park Quality Control Program (unanimous).
• Provided feedback on the proposed 'LH' letters design and replacement project.
• Provided feedback on promoting the City's 30th anniversary.
• Was not in favor of installing video cameras at athletic fields for remote viewing of youth sports.
• Received and filed the 2021 Memorial Day Race update.
• Provided feedback on the 4th of July Celebration and fireworks display.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will consider routine consent items including a bus stop improvement contract, a traffic signal repair payment, and confirmation of the local COVID-19 emergency. They will also discuss a staffing compensation study and a website redesign project, and consider directing staff to develop private slope landscape maintenance guidelines.

• Award $33,600 contract to OCLA Construction & Engineering for El Toro Road bus stop and shelter improvements (CIP 517)
• Ratify warrant register of $1,095,347.78 for March 2-11, 2021
• Approve $34,177.20 final payment to Comet Electric for traffic signal repair at Alicia Parkway and Community Center Drive
• Confirm necessity of continuing local COVID-19 emergency and related executive orders
• Approve consulting agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for compensation and classification study

The City Council approved the consent calendar, with two items removed for discussion. Item 4.6, the El Toro Road bus stop and shelter improvements contract, was approved with a directive to return with more aesthetically pleasing bench options. Item 4.7, a consulting services agreement for a staffing compensation and classification study, was also approved. The Council additionally approved the website redesign project. A proposal to develop private slope landscape maintenance guidelines failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved the consent calendar, including the warrant register ($1,095,347.78), COVID-19 emergency continuation, and traffic signal repair payment ($34,177.20).
• Approved the contract for El Toro Road bus stop and shelter improvements to OCLA Construction & Engineering, Inc. ($33,600.00), with a directive to return with more aesthetically pleasing bench options.
• Approved the consulting services agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for a staffing compensation and classification study.
• Approved the website redesign project, including layout and color palette.
• No action taken on developing private slope landscape maintenance guidelines due to lack of a second.

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation on traffic engineering principles, and consider recommending a permit parking program for the Ridgefield neighborhood. It will also receive updates on the Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing and a radar speed trailer report.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Permit parking program and no parking during street sweeping on Sierra Bonita Drive, La Cienega Street, and Los Cerros Drive
• Presentation of traffic engineering principles by Hartzog and Crabill, Inc.
• Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing review update
• Radar speed trailer report

The Traffic Commission recommended the City Council establish a permit parking program with no overnight parking and no parking during street sweeping hours in the Ridgefield Neighborhood along Sierra Bonita Drive, La Cienega Street, and Los Cerros Drive. The commission also received and filed reports on the Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing review and the radar speed trailer schedule. Additionally, the commission elected Anna Lisa Lukes as Chair and Chris Bieber as Vice Chair.

• Recommended permit parking program for Ridgefield Neighborhood (5-0)
• Elected Anna Lisa Lukes as Chair (4-0, Hernandez absent)
• Elected Chris Bieber as Vice Chair (4-0, Hernandez absent)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 meeting (4-0, Hernandez absent)
• Received and filed Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing update (5-0)
• Received and filed radar speed trailer schedule (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on permits for a new Starbucks and Plant Power drive-thru restaurant complex at 24888 Alicia Parkway. The council will also consider ratifying a $1.09 million warrant register, confirming the COVID-19 local emergency, and receiving reports on police services and crime in the Laguna Village area.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permits and Site Development Permit for two drive-thru restaurants (Starbucks, 2,175 sq ft; Plant Power, 2,503 sq ft) at 24888 Alicia Parkway
• Ratification of warrant register for $1,091,414.83
• Progress payment of $131,520.85 to G2 Construction for Water Quality Improvement Catch Basin Debris Gate Project Phase IX
• Direct staff to seek proposals for ALPR implementation near I-5 off-ramps
• Discussion of increased crime reports in Laguna Village area

The Planning Agency approved permits for a new Starbucks and Plant Power drive-thru restaurant complex at 24888 Alicia Parkway, including a site development permit and two conditional use permits. The City Council also approved a motion to direct staff to research automated license plate readers (ALPRs) near freeway off-ramps, with a 4-to-1 vote. The council affirmed positions on state legislation, including opposing SB 278 and AB 339, and supporting SB 75 and AB 259.

• Approved Site Development Permit No. 0031-2020 for a new 2,175 sq ft Starbucks and 2,503 sq ft Plant Power drive-thru at 24888 Alicia Parkway.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0053-2021 for the Starbucks drive-thru.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 0054-2021 for the Plant Power drive-thru.
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including ratification of the warrant register for $1,091,414.83 and confirmation of the COVID-19 local emergency.
• Approved Progress Payment No. 1 of $131,520.85 to G2 Construction for the Water Quality Improvement Catch Basin Debris Gate Project Phase IX.
• Approved a motion to direct staff to research ALPRs (10 units at $2,500 each), including procurement options; a substitute motion to sole-source to Flock Safety failed for lack of a second.
• Approved positions on state legislation: Oppose Unless Amended on SB 9, Oppose on SB 278 and AB 339, and Watch on other legislation.
• Approved a motion to support SB 75 and AB 259.

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes consent items such as ratifying a $474,780.05 warrant register, confirming the COVID-19 local emergency, and approving an amendment to the Eco/Nomics solid waste consulting agreement, increasing its maximum to $540,000. The Council will also consider a motion to reinstate memberships in regional organizations like the League of California Cities and SCAG, and receive a presentation on SB 1383 organic waste regulations.

• Ratify warrant register for $474,780.05 (Jan 29–Feb 11, 2021)
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Eco/Nomics solid waste consulting agreement, extending to June 30, 2023, and increasing contract cap to $540,000
• Confirm necessity of continuing local COVID-19 emergency
• Consider reinstating memberships in LOCC, ACC-OC, SCAG, and OCCOG
• Receive 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element report

The City Council voted 3-2 to reinstate the City's memberships in the League of California Cities, Association of California Cities-Orange County, Southern California Association of Governments, and Orange County Council of Governments, following a motion for reconsideration by Council Member Heft. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and approved Amendment No. 2 to the Eco/Nomics consulting agreement, increasing the contract by $248,000. A motion to read all electronic public comments into the record failed 2-3.

• Approved Resolution recognizing Kenneth H. Rosenfield for 25 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with items 3.8 and 3.9 removed (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Eco/Nomics consulting agreement, increasing contract by $248,000 (unanimous)
• Reinstated memberships in regional organizations (3-2)
• Failed motion to read all electronic public comments into record (2-3)
• Failed substitute motion to maintain budget and revisit memberships later (2-3)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider appointing Assistant City Manager Kenneth H. Rosenfield as Interim City Manager, effective February 10, 2021, and confirm the local COVID-19 emergency. The consent calendar includes approval of a $146,746.58 warrant register and amendments to contracts for the Village at Laguna Hills project. The Planning Agency portion has no public hearings scheduled, and the Public Improvement Corporation will elect officers.

• Appointment of Kenneth H. Rosenfield as Interim City Manager
• Ratification of warrant register for $146,746.58
• Amendment No. 2 to consulting agreement with Kelly Associates for Village at Laguna Hills project
• Amendment No. 2 to office lease with Koorosh Hosn, D.D.S. at 24031 El Toro Rd, Suite 230
• Confirmation of local emergency related to COVID-19

The City Council unanimously approved appointing Kenneth H. Rosenfield as Interim City Manager, effective February 10, 2021, and adopted Resolution No. 2021-02-09-1. The Council also unanimously approved establishing a 'Mayor's Message' video online community messaging program and adopted Policy No. 135. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, with one item (photo contest) removed and received/filed. No other substantive decisions were made; the Planning Agency meeting was procedural only.

• Appointed Kenneth H. Rosenfield as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-02-09-1 for interim city manager employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 'Mayor's Message' video messaging program and Policy No. 135 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including ratification of $146,746.58 warrant register (unanimous)
• Received and filed Citywide Photo Contest Selections (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair, and consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2020 meeting. They will also receive a report on the status of recreation facilities and programs during COVID-19, plus a summary of 2020 events. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of August 5, 2020 meeting minutes
• COVID-19 update on recreation facilities and programs
• Summary of 2020 Community Services Department events
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

The Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting on February 3, 2021, and unanimously elected Dan Cooper as Chair and Julie Nassif as Vice Chair. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2020 meeting and received a report on COVID-19 impacts on recreation facilities and programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Dan Cooper as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Julie Nassif as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed COVID-19 update on recreation facilities and programs (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and appoint three Traffic Commissioners and two Parks and Recreation Commissioners. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Interview and appoint 3 Traffic Commissioners
• Interview and appoint 2 Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 10 minutes per subject, 30 minutes total

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, ratifying a warrant register of $959,734.28, and confirming the continuation of the local COVID-19 emergency. The Planning Agency will also consider its own minutes. The council will discuss appointing a labor negotiator for the interim city manager, monitoring state housing bills SB9 and SB10, and addressing oil residue on city streets.

• Ratification of warrant register for Jan 1-14, 2021, in the amount of $959,734.28
• Confirmation of continuing local emergency related to COVID-19
• Appointment of City Attorney as labor negotiator for interim city manager employment agreement
• Direct staff to monitor state legislation SB9 and SB10 on housing
• Direct staff to work with franchise waste hauler to mitigate oil/residue deposits on city streets

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including ratification of a $959,734.28 warrant register and confirmation of the COVID-19 local emergency. It also unanimously appointed the City Attorney as labor negotiator for an interim city manager agreement and directed staff to monitor state legislation SB9 and SB10. A report on oil deposits on city streets was received and filed. No public hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $959,734.28 (unanimous)
• Confirmed necessity of continuing COVID-19 local emergency (unanimous)
• Appointed City Attorney as labor negotiator for interim city manager agreement (unanimous)
• Directed staff to monitor SB9 and SB10 and report back within 45 days (unanimous)
• Received and filed staff report on oil deposits on city streets (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission voted 5-0 to continue the Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing review to a future meeting for additional data collection. The review found existing traffic controls at the equestrian center crossing satisfactory, but recommended access improvements to the equestrian tunnel and yield line markings at Rocking Horse Lane. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission also approved prior minutes and received a Sheriff's Department report.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2019 regular meeting (5-0)
• Continued Nellie Gail Ranch equestrian crossing review to future meeting for additional data collection (5-0)
• Received and filed radar speed trailer schedule report (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to convene a closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of the City Manager, Acting City Manager, and Interim City Manager. Public comment is allowed only on these closed session items. The meeting will also include a report on any actions taken during the closed session.

• Closed session on public employee appointment for City Manager, Acting City Manager, and Interim City Manager
• Public comment limited to closed session items, with 3-minute per person and 10-minute per subject limits
• Meeting conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19, with in-person attendance allowed at City Council Chamber
• Public comments must be emailed to publiccomments@lagunahillsCA.gov by 4:00 p.m. on January 19, 2021

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will meet to handle routine consent items, including approving minutes, ratifying a warrant register, and confirming the local COVID-19 emergency. They will also consider awarding a contract for EV charging stations, accepting a hazard mitigation grant, and discussing agenda format changes. The Planning Agency portion has no public hearings scheduled.

• Ratify warrant register for $1,866,424.14
• Award $52,750 contract to GC Electric Corporation for Civic Center EV charging stations
• Approve final progress payment of $92,888.15 to JCOS Development for touchless facility upgrades
• Accept Cal OES grant for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discuss modifications to City Council meeting agenda format

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying a $1,866,424.14 warrant register, confirming the COVID-19 local emergency, and awarding a $52,750 contract to GC Electric Corporation for the Civic Center EV charging stations project. The Planning Agency approved its December 8, 2020 minutes. The Council also approved the Other Agencies Appointed Representatives List and directed staff to prepare a resolution on meeting agenda format changes.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously, including warrant register of $1,866,424.14
• Awarded EV charging stations contract to GC Electric Corporation for $52,750
• Confirmed necessity of continuing COVID-19 local emergency
• Approved progress payment of $92,888.15 to JCOS Development, Inc. for touchless facility upgrades
• Accepted subapplicant grant for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and adopted Resolution No. 2021-01-12-1
• Approved Other Agencies Appointed Representatives List unanimously
• Directed staff to prepare resolution on meeting agenda format modifications
• Planning Agency approved December 8, 2020 minutes unanimously

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council met in special session on January 7, 2021, and immediately convened into closed session to discuss one anticipated litigation matter. Upon reconvening, the city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned shortly after, with no substantive decisions made.

• Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• No reportable action taken in closed session
• Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.