Laguna Hills public meetings in 2022

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will certify the November 8, 2022, municipal election results and elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The body will also consider several administrative resolutions and a site improvements project for the Community Center and Sports Complex.

• Certification of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results
• Ratification of the December 13, 2022, Warrant Register for $1,478,251.09
• Approval of plans and bid advertisement for the Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project (CIP 237)
• Establishment of Community Services Manager and Deputy City Clerk classifications and salary ranges
• Appointment of a representative to the Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors

The City Council reorganized following the November 8, 2022, election, electing Janine Heft as Mayor. A vote to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore failed to reach a majority, leaving the position vacant for future reconsideration. The Council also approved several administrative items and a site improvements project.

• Elected Janine Heft as Mayor (Unanimous)
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore failed (2-2)
• Approved plans and bid advertisement for Community Center and Sports Complex Site Improvements Project, CIP 237 (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for Nov 4 to Dec 1, 2022, totaling $1,478,251.09 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-12-13-8 regarding the Community Center time capsule (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-12-13-9 establishing Community Services Manager and Deputy City Clerk classifications (Unanimous)
• Certified results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of representative to the Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review and revise a list of proposed project and budget items. These items will be presented to the City Council for consideration in the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget.

• Review and revision of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
• Approval of minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting
• Report on 2022 Holiday Events

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed a list of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget and received a report on 2022 holiday events.

• Approved October 5, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing recommendations for motorized mobility device safety and the update of the Traffic Signal Master Plan. The body is also considering the installation of new speed feedback signs and intersection signage.

• Installation of two speed feedback signs on Paseo de Valencia and La Paz Road
• Recommendation to update the Master Bicycle Plan and funding for the work
• Update of the Traffic Signal Master Plan and use of CARITS funding for new signals
• Proposed resolution to establish 'Do Not Block Intersection' locations and signage
• Police report on electric bicycle and motorized mobility device safety

The Traffic Commission approved the installation of two speed feedback signs and recommended updating the Traffic Signal Master Plan. The commission also recommended that City Council authorize 'Do Not Block Intersection' signage and direct police to monitor motorized mobility device violations.

• Approved installation of speed feedback signs on Paseo de Valencia and La Paz Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended updating the Traffic Signal Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize 'Do Not Block Intersection' signage at City Engineer's discretion (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council direct Police Services to monitor motorized bicycle and device violations (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of July 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved receiving and filing the Radar Trailer Schedule report (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards and Fire Codes. The body is also considering several professional service contracts and the reestablishment of an Associate Engineer position.

• Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2022 California Fire Code
• Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for housing element update: $281,292
• Public Works contract to Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Civic Center Cooling Tower Replacement: $146,600
• Security Patrol Services Agreement amendment with High Level Security Solutions, Inc.: $140,000
• Ratification of Warrant Register for period Oct 14 to Nov 3, 2022: $462,874.87

The City Council unanimously approved the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 2022 California Fire Code. The council also approved several service contracts and a public works project for the Civic Center.

• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2022 California Fire Code (Unanimous)
• Approved $146,600 contract to Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Civic Center Cooling Tower Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $281,292 agreement with De Novo Planning Group for General Plan Housing Element services (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 amendment for security patrol services with High Level Security Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Ratified Warrant Register for Oct 14 to Nov 3, 2022, in the amount of $462,874.87 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution reestablishing the Associate Engineer classification (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with the Procurement phase of the Solid Waste Procurement MOU with the City of Lake Forest (Unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss the adoption of 2022 building and fire codes and the distribution of notices to short-term rental owners. The body is also reviewing a contract amendment for waste consulting services.

• Proposed notification letters to short-term rental owners stating they are not a permitted use
• First reading of ordinances to adopt 2022 California Building Standards and Fire Codes
• Contract amendment for Eco/Nomics, Inc. increasing maximum amount by $150,000 to $728,000
• Ratification of Warrant Register for Sept 30 to Oct 13, 2022, in the amount of $1,079,064.51
• Presentation on proposed improvements to fossil exhibits at the Laguna Hills Community Center

The City Council approved a contract amendment for solid waste and recycling consulting services. The council also moved to introduce new building and fire codes for further research and a future public hearing. A proposal regarding short-term rental notifications was tabled.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Eco/Nomics, Inc. contract, increasing maximum amount from $578,000 to $728,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved ratification of October 25, 2022, Warrant Register for $1,079,064.51 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to research options for not adopting specific sections of 2022 Building and Fire Codes before second reading (Unanimous)
• Tabled notification letter to existing short-term rentals
• Approved Consent Calendar minus Item 4.4 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed 2022 Holiday Season Events Schedule report (Unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss transportation studies and budget amendments. The body is deciding on a new security camera contract and the appointment of a City Clerk.

• Contract with Millennium Alarm Systems, Inc. for security cameras at the Community Center and Sports Complex not to exceed $165,711.64
• Ratification of Warrant Register for September 16 to September 29, 2022, in the amount of $1,100,040.69
• Appointment of Jennifer Lee as City Clerk
• Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operating Budget
• Resolution approving adjustments to City Attorney service rates

The City Council unanimously approved a $165,711.64 contract with Millennium Alarm Systems for security cameras at the Community Center and Sports Complex, waiving competitive bidding. They also adopted salary resolutions for management and part-time staff and appointed Jennifer Lee as City Clerk. The consent calendar was approved unanimously with one item removed for discussion.

• Approved $165,711.64 contract with Millennium Alarm Systems for security cameras (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-11-3 setting salary ranges for management, confidential, and part-time employees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-11-4 appointing Jennifer Lee as City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $1,100,040.69 and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Canceled November 8 and November 22 regular meetings; set adjourned meeting for November 15
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 special meeting and September 27, 2022 regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-11-2 adjusting City Attorney service rates (unanimous)
• Received presentations from OCTA on bus restructuring and TCA on strategic plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and revise a list of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. The body will also receive updates on park quality control and the Heritage Day event.

• Review of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
• Park Quality Control Program status update
• Heritage Day post-event report for the October 2, 2022 event
• Approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and regulatory options for short-term rentals.

• Proposed ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Contract amendment for Eco/Nomics, Inc. increasing maximum amount by $150,000 to $728,000
• Warrant Register ratification for the period of September 2 to September 15, 2022, totaling $754,504.18
• Final payment of $237,476.25 to G2 Construction, Inc. for Water Quality Improvement Phase X
• Final payment of $102,799.50 to CSA Holdings, Inc. for Turf Renovation Phase II

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 6-44 to the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The council also approved cooperative agreements for traffic signal synchronization projects on Bake Parkway/Rockfield Boulevard and Moulton Parkway, rejected all bids for the Civic Center cooling tower replacement and directed staff to reissue bids, and tabled a discussion on short-term rental regulations pending further research and a resident survey.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement C-2-2632 with OCTA for Bake Parkway/Rockfield Blvd traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement C-2-2634 with OCTA for Moulton Parkway traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Cooling Tower System Replacement at Civic Center, CIP 505A, and directed reissue (5-0)
• Tabled short-term rental regulations and directed staff to conduct further research and a resident survey (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including ratification of $754,504.18 warrant register and final payments for turf renovation and water quality projects (5-0)
• Received and filed financial update for FY ended June 30, 2022, and provided direction on FY 2022/2023 budget amendments (5-0)
• Removed from Consent Calendar: Proposed Amendment No. 3 with Eco/Nomics, Inc. for solid waste consulting; item to return at a future date

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The body is also reviewing a response to a Grand Jury report on homelessness and updating the city's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Proposed ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Ratification of Warrant Register for August 12 to September 1, 2022, in the amount of $1,176,140.30
• Adoption of an updated Conflict of Interest Code
• Authorization of a response letter to the 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Report on homelessness
• Proposed research by Traffic Commission on bicycle, e-bicycle, and motorized mobility device safety

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The council also approved a response to the Orange County Grand Jury report on homelessness, updated the city's Conflict of Interest Code, and directed staff to research safety concerns over bicycles and e-bicycles. No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (4-0)
• Approved response to 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury report on homelessness (4-0)
• Adopted updated Conflict of Interest Code via Resolution 2022-09-13-1 (4-0)
• Directed Traffic Commission and staff to research bicycle, e-bicycle, and motorized mobility device safety (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including warrant register of $1,176,140.30 (4-0)
• Received and filed Laguna Hills Police Services Public Safety Quarterly Report for Q2 2022 (4-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss security lighting and camera plans for the Community Center and Sports Complex. The body is also reviewing the ratification of a $2.3 million warrant register and various administrative appointments.

• Proposed $180,000 for security camera and lighting plan and $150,000 for additional lighting at the Community Center and Sports Complex
• Ratification of August 23, 2022, Warrant Register in the amount of $2,364,175.54
• Purchase or lease of two alternative fuel vehicles for Community Development and Public Services departments
• Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2021-155
• Resolution to amend salary ranges and classifications for the Laguna Hills City Employees Association

The City Council approved a $180,000 security camera plan for the Community Center and Sports Complex but deferred $150,000 in new lighting installations. The council also ratified $2.36M in warrants, approved a final parcel map, and directed staff to continue studying short-term rentals and outdoor dining permits. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $180,000 security camera plan for Community Center and Sports Complex (5-0)
• Deferred $150,000 security lighting installations (substitute motion approved 5-0)
• Ratified $2,364,175.54 warrant register (5-0)
• Approved Final Parcel Map No. 2021-155 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution amending MOU with Laguna Hills City Employees Association (5-0)
• Directed staff to continue studying short-term rentals (5-0)
• Directed staff to monitor Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Program (5-0)
• Approved community assistance funding for 3/5 Marine Support Committee (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body will review proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget and discuss improvements to the Laguna Hills Community Center fossil exhibit.

• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposed improvements to the fossil exhibit at the Laguna Hills Community Center
• Review of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
• Post event report for the 2022 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
• Post event report for the 2022 Fourth of July

The Parks and Recreation Commission tabled the election of Chair and Vice Chair until a quorum of 5 commissioners is present, due to one absence. The commission also approved the June 1, 2022 meeting minutes and received presentations on the fossil exhibit improvements and the proposed project and budget items list.

• Tabled election of Chair and Vice Chair until quorum of 5 (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received presentation on fossil exhibit improvements (no formal vote)
• Reviewed proposed project and budget items list (no formal vote)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to elect its leadership and review several traffic-related reports. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 16, 2022 meeting.

• Election of a new Chair
• Election of a new Vice Chair
• Review of the 2022 Traffic Flow Map
• Report on Protected/Permissive Left Turn Phasing
• Report on Radar Speed Trailer

The Traffic Commission voted unanimously to continue the elections for Chair and Vice Chair to the next meeting. The commission approved the minutes from March 16, 2022, and received and filed reports on the 2022 Traffic Flow Map, Protected/Permissive Left Turn Phasing, and the Radar Speed Trailer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued election of Chair to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued election of Vice Chair to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2022 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Received and filed 2022 Traffic Flow Map report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Protected/Permissive Left Turn Phasing report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Radar Speed Trailer report (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into closed session. The body will discuss goals and objectives for a new City Manager.

• Closed session regarding public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager

The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss the City Manager's goals and objectives. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Convened into closed session for public employee performance evaluation (City Manager goals)
• No reportable action taken in closed session

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss city business, including a public hearing on weed abatement costs. The body will also consider a grant application for a debris gate project and ratify a warrant register.

• Public hearing to confirm the 2022 Weed Abatement Cost Report
• Ratification of July 12, 2022, Warrant Register in the amount of $304,227.05
• Grant application to OCTA for the Phase XI Catch Basin Debris Gate Project (CIP No. 412-K)
• Acceptance of the resignation of Traffic Commissioner Anna Lisa Lukes
• Appointment process for an unscheduled vacancy on the Traffic Commission

The City Council approved the consent calendar (minus one item), ratified a $304,227.05 warrant register, accepted a Traffic Commission resignation, and authorized a grant application for a catch basin debris gate project. It also approved the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, with one abstention) and adopted a resolution confirming the 2022 Weed Abatement Cost Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar with Item 4.2 removed (unanimous)
• Ratified warrant register for $304,227.05 (unanimous)
• Accepted Traffic Commissioner resignation and directed staff to fill vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved OCTA grant application for Phase XI Catch Basin Debris Gate Project (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, Caskey abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-12-2 confirming 2022 Weed Abatement Cost Report (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss updates to the General Plan Housing and Safety Elements. The body will also review the FY 2022/2023 Civic Center Budget and various service contracts.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment RZNE-0003-2020 (Housing and Safety Element updates)
• Approval of FY 2022/2023 Civic Center Budget
• Consulting Services Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for homeless outreach not to exceed $59,861
• Ratification of June 28, 2022, Warrant Register in the amount of $344,970.21
• Maintenance Services Agreement with G2 Construction, Inc. for Trash and Debris Capture Devices

The City Council approved the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element update (3-1), directed staff to research short-term rental regulations, and approved several consent calendar items including the FY 2022/2023 budget and a homeless outreach services agreement. The Planning Agency approved a General Plan consistency resolution for the Capital Improvement Program. No decisions were made on the closed session litigation item.

• Approved General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element update (3-1)
• Directed staff to research short-term rental regulations and business license program (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including FY 2022/2023 Civic Center Budget and $344,970.21 warrant register (unanimous)
• Approved $59,861 homeless outreach services agreement with Mercy House (unanimous)
• Approved trash and debris capture devices maintenance agreement with G2 Construction (unanimous)
• Formed Events, Communication, and Beautification Standing Committee (unanimous)
• Formed Economic Development Standing Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Day event budget (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council approved a resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, adjusting fees based on CPI and adding new EV charging station fees, in a 4-1 vote. They also unanimously awarded a $36,857 public works contract to Nieves Landscape, Inc. for the LH on the Hill project. The consent calendar, including the warrant register of $281,953.11, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, reports, and a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved fee schedule amendment with CPI adjustments and new EV charging fees (4-1)
• Awarded $36,857 contract to Nieves Landscape, Inc. for LH on the Hill project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $281,953.11 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Draft Safety Element of General Plan (unanimous)
• Received and filed Police Services Quarterly Report (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Traffic Commission. The body intends to appoint one person to a partial term ending January 2025 to fill an unscheduled vacancy.

• Interviews and appointment of one Traffic Commissioner for a term ending January 2025

The City Council interviewed two applicants and unanimously appointed Michael Caputo to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Traffic Commission for a partial term ending January 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Michael Caputo to Traffic Commission, partial term ending January 2025 (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss residential and commercial rate adjustments for organic waste recycling. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a new veterinary clinic. Other items include a law enforcement agreement and various city contracts.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. USE-0089-2022 for Rise Pet Care veterinary clinic at 24721 Alicia Parkway, Suite A
• Public hearing on residential and commercial rate adjustments for organic waste recycling (SB 1383) and CR&R Incorporated franchise agreement
• Ratification of Warrant Register for May 13, 2022, to June 2, 2022, in the amount of $1,148,802
• Authorization of up to $50,000 for the purchase or lease of an electric fleet vehicle for the City Manager
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County of Orange

The City Council approved the consent calendar (including a $1.15M warrant register, a law enforcement services agreement, and a resolution supporting a temporary gas tax suspension) and separately approved a business attraction agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. The Planning Agency approved a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic at 24721 Alicia Parkway. The Council also approved a rate adjustment and franchise amendment for organic waste recycling with CR&R, and established Heritage Day as an annual event, but tabled the item for further discussion.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0), including $1,148,802 warrant register and FY 2022-2023 law enforcement services agreement
• Approved business attraction agreement with Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Rise Pet Care veterinary clinic at 24721 Alicia Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to CR&R franchise agreement for SB 1383 organic waste recycling (5-0)
• Established Heritage Day as annual event on 4th Saturday of September (5-0)
• Established Heritage Day Ad Hoc Committee through November 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled Heritage Day item to next meeting for further discussion (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel regarding a specific existing litigation case.

• Closed session conference regarding Californians for Homeownership, Inc. vs. City of Laguna Hills (Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC)

The City Council met in special session solely to discuss existing litigation with Californians for Homeownership, Inc. No public comments were made, and after the closed session, the City Attorney reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Convened into closed session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• No reportable action taken on litigation

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 new case and existing litigation.

• Closed session regarding potential litigation (1 case)
• Closed session regarding Californians for Homeownership, Inc. vs. City of Laguna Hills (Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC)

The City Council met in special session and convened into closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including a case brought by Californians for Homeownership, Inc. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened into closed session for legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Convened into closed session for legal counsel on existing litigation (Californians for Homeownership, Inc. vs. City of Laguna Hills)
• Reported no reportable action taken from closed session

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing a list of proposed project and budget items to be presented to the City Council for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget. The body will also receive reports on park quality control and city park improvements.

• Review and revision of proposed project and budget items for the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget
• Video presentation from Laguna Terrace Beautification Team regarding park improvements in the Laguna Terrace neighborhood
• Park Quality Control Program status update from Parks Supervisor Ryan Hanley
• Feedback on the 2022 Holiday Season Events Schedule for December 2022
• Update on the 2022 City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon 5K and 10K

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the April 6, 2022 minutes and received a video presentation from the Laguna Terrace Beautification Team, filing the report. It also received and filed updates on park quality control and a citywide park improvements assessment. The commission discussed and provided feedback on a proposed project and budget items list for the 2023-2025 biennial budget, and expressed support for hosting two holiday events in December 2022. No final decisions were made on budget items or holiday events.

• Approved April 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed Laguna Terrace Beautification Team presentation (unanimous)
• Received and filed park quality control update (unanimous)
• Received and filed city park improvements assessment (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed project and budget items list; no formal action
• Expressed support for two holiday events in December 2022; no formal action

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is discussing the third public review of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The body is also considering new residential permit parking and street sweeping zones in the Stockport Park neighborhood.

• Proposed residential permit parking and street sweeping zones in Stockport Park neighborhood northerly of Alicia Parkway
• Payment of $35,014.15 to Nieves Landscape, Inc. for LH on the Hill Letter Display (CIP No. 403)
• Payment of $4,389.00 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for pavement rehabilitation (CIP No. 101-L & 188)
• Ratification of Warrant Register for April 29 to May 12, 2022, totaling $364,719.98
• Positions of support for Senate Bill 904 and opposition to Assembly Bill 2011

The City Council voted 3-2 to direct staff to submit the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review, and to prepare both the Housing Element and Safety Element updates for public hearing adoption consideration at the June 28, 2022 meeting. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a $364,719.98 warrant register, a final pavement rehabilitation payment, and a residential permit parking area in the Stockport Park neighborhood. Additionally, the council unanimously affirmed support for Senate Bill 904 and opposition to Assembly Bill 2011.

• Approved Housing Element Update submission to HCD (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar including $364,719.98 warrant register (5-0)
• Approved final progress payment of $35,014.15 for LH on the Hill letter display (5-0)
• Approved final progress payment of $4,389.00 for pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05-24-2 establishing residential permit parking in Stockport Park (5-0)
• Affirmed support for Senate Bill 904 (5-0)
• Affirmed opposition to Assembly Bill 2011 (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on existing litigation. The council will consider consent calendar items including a warrant register, a lease, and election resolutions, and will hold public hearings on a tentative parcel map for a medical office building and a weed abatement order. A discussion on directed police services enforcement and a potential budget amendment is also scheduled.

• Ratify warrant register for $353,801.25
• Approve office lease with Carolyn Behrens for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 330
• Adopt resolutions for November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map No. 0003-2021 for 24953 Paseo De Valencia, Building B
• Public hearing on 2022 Weed, Rubbish, and Refuse Abatement

The City Council approved a directed Police Services enforcement plan (Crime Suppression Unit Deployment Staffing Model Scenario B1) with an estimated supplemental cost of $90,364.80. The Planning Agency approved a tentative parcel map for condominium conversion of a medical office building. The Council also approved the consent calendar, a deed restriction for Proposition 68 funding, and a weed abatement resolution.

• Approved directed Police Services enforcement (Scenario B1, 2 deputies, 10 hrs/day, 4 days/week) at $90,364.80 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 0003-2021 for condominium subdivision at 24953 Paseo De Valencia, Building B (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0, Sedgwick abstained)
• Tabled approval of May 3, 2022 Special Meeting minutes for edits (4-0, Sedgwick abstained)
• Approved Deed Restriction for Community Center and Sports Complex for Prop 68 funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05-10-4 for weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement (5-0)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a public workshop regarding the draft Housing Element Update. The council is scheduled to receive a presentation on the draft and provide direction on its contents and the final candidate housing sites inventory.

• Housing Element Update Public Workshop

The City Council held a workshop on the draft Housing Element Update and directed staff to use Scenario D for the residential rezoning candidate sites inventory, with specific deletions and additions. Site No. 24 was removed from all scenarios. The council also deleted eight sites and added two apartment complexes at Paseo de Valencia and Stockport Street.

• Removed Candidate Rezone Site No. 24 from all scenarios (consensus)
• Selected Scenario D for Housing Element rezoning sites (2-1, Heft and Pezold in favor, Caskey opposed)
• Deleted 8 sites from Scenario D, including 23011 Alcalde Dr, 23015 Del Lago Dr, 23022 La Cadena Dr, 23051 Alcalde Dr, 23201 Del Lago Dr, 23221 Peralta Dr, 23291 Peralta Dr, 23342 Peralta Dr
• Kept 16 sites in Scenario D, including 23172 Plaza Pointe Dr, 23201 Mill Creek Dr 3, 23212 Mill Creek Dr 3, 23271 Mill Creek Dr 330, 23281 Mill Creek Dr 100, 23297 S Pointe Dr, 23342 S Pointe Dr B, 23402 S Pointe Dr, 23421 S Pointe Dr, 23432 S Pointe Dr, 23441 S Pointe Dr, 23456 S Pointe Dr, and 23332-24461 Mill Creek Dr/Ridge Route Dr
• Added Alicia Village Apartments and Alicia Plaza Apartments at Paseo de Valencia and Stockport Street as candidate sites

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider appointing Jarad L. Hildenbrand as the next City Manager, effective May 16, 2022, and approving his employment agreement. The council will also direct staff to begin a Proposition 218 process to modify solid waste and recycling rates for a new food waste recycling program, with a public hearing scheduled for June 14, 2022. Other items include approving a lease, a Chamber of Commerce agreement, and receiving police and committee reports.

• Appoint Jarad L. Hildenbrand as City Manager effective May 16, 2022
• Direct staff to begin Proposition 218 process for new solid waste rates, hearing June 14, 2022
• Ratify warrant register of $979,661.18 for April 1-14, 2022
• Approve office lease with Berger Harrison, APC for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 200
• Approve business attraction agreement with Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce for FY 2022-2023

The City Council unanimously appointed Jarad L. Hildenbrand as City Manager, effective May 16, 2022, and approved his employment agreement. The council also approved a Proposition 218 process to modify solid waste rates for a new food waste recycling program, and tabled a proposed business attraction agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a warrant register of $979,661.18 and an office lease.

• Appointed Jarad L. Hildenbrand as City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Proposition 218 notification process for SB 1383 organic waste recycling rate changes (unanimous)
• Tabled business attraction agreement with Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $979,661.18 (unanimous)
• Approved office lease with Berger Harrison, APC for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 200 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Traffic Commissioner Susan Caskey and directed appointment process (unanimous)
• Approved AVCA license agreement for Memorial Day race event (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Members Pezold and Caskey to Solid Waste Franchise Procurement Ad-Hoc Committee (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a Site Development Permit for MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center to build a new Women's Health Pavilion at 24401 Calle De La Louisa. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, a warrant register of $1,197,839.40, and a fireworks agreement. The council will also discuss retaining business attraction services from the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the City Manager's appointment and employment terms.

• Public hearing on Site Development Permit USE-0072-2021 for MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center's Women's Health Pavilion at 24401 Calle De La Louisa
• Ratification of warrant register for $1,197,839.40 (March 11-31, 2022)
• Approval of Fireworks Display Agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, LLC for 2022 Fourth of July
• Progress Payment No. 1 of $31,224.18 for El Toro Road bus stop improvements (CIP No. 517)
• Proposal to retain business attraction services from Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce for FY 2022-2023

The City Council/Planning Agency approved a site development permit for MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center to build a new Women's Health Pavilion at 24401 Calle De La Louisa, with a CEQA exemption. The council also approved a $10,000 business attraction and retention services agreement with the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce, tabled a records retention resolution, and approved the consent calendar with several items removed for separate action.

• Approved Site Development Permit USE-0072-2021 for MemorialCare Women's Health Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Business Attraction and Retention Services Agreement with Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Tabled Records Retention Management resolution to future meeting (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $1,197,839.40 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 22, 2022 regular meeting (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved 2022 Fourth of July Fireworks Agreement with Fireworks and Stage FX America, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Progress Payment No. 1 of $31,224.18 for El Toro Road bus stop improvements (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04-12-1 initiating 2022 Weed Abatement Program (consent)

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of a City Manager, as well as labor negotiations for that position. The agenda is limited to these closed session items and public comments on them; no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment and employment for City Manager
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator for City Manager candidate
• Public comments limited to closed session items, 3 minutes per person

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of a City Manager, as well as labor negotiations. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Convened into closed session for City Manager appointment and labor negotiations
• No reportable action taken in closed session

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Laguna Hills Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on Laguna Terrace beautification efforts and park improvement requests, and will discuss community engagement projects to improve and beautify the city. The commission will also receive and file reports on social media outreach, the Memorial Day Half Marathon, and the 4th of July Celebration, and approve the February 2, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Presentation from Harry Huggins on Laguna Terrace beautification and public park improvement requests
• Discussion of Community Engagement projects to improve and beautify the city
• Receive and file 2022 Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K pre-event report
• Receive and file 2022 4th of July Celebration pre-event report
• Approve minutes for February 2, 2022 regular meeting

City Council / Planning Agency

This is a special meeting of the Laguna Hills City Council with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion on the appointment and employment of a City Manager. Public comments are limited to this item, and the council will report any action taken after reconvening. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment and employment — City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1))
• Public comments limited to closed-session item, 3 min/person, 10 min/subject, 30 min total
• Electronic comments due by 11:30 a.m. on March 28, 2022, via email to publiccomments@lagunahillsCA.gov

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council is holding a special workshop to receive a staff and consultant presentation on the draft Housing Element Update and draft site inventory, and to discuss and provide direction to staff. The item is for discussion only, with no final decision expected at this meeting.

• Housing Element Update workshop with staff and consultant presentation
• Discussion of draft site inventory for housing
• Public comments limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per person

City Council / Planning Agency

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation. The main business includes adopting a development agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills project, approving a warrant register of $1,126,778.27, and accepting the retirement of Interim City Manager Kenneth H. Rosenfield. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on site upgrades and joint parking at Honali Plaza on Alicia Parkway.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance approving development agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC for Village at Laguna Hills project
• Ratification of warrant register for $1,126,778.27
• Approval of progress payment of $623,861.67 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for pavement rehabilitation
• Public hearing on Site Development Permit and Joint Parking Use Permit for Honali Plaza, 24721-24781 Alicia Parkway
• Acceptance of retirement of Interim City Manager Kenneth H. Rosenfield and temporary reappointment as retired annuitant

The City Council approved a development agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC for the Village at Laguna Hills project, with Council Member Pezold voting against. The council also approved a resolution recognizing retiring Interim City Manager Kenneth H. Rosenfield, temporarily reappointed him as interim city manager, and approved several consent calendar items including a warrant register and a progress payment for pavement work. The Planning Agency approved a site development permit and joint parking use permit for Honali Plaza.

• Approved development agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC for Village at Laguna Hills (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03-22-1 recognizing Kenneth H. Rosenfield's service (3-1)
• Approved temporary appointment of Rosenfield as Interim City Manager (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,126,778.27 warrant register and $623,861.67 pavement progress payment (unanimous)
• Approved office lease with Premier Group International for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 203 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03-22-2 establishing banking relations with Bank of the West (consent)
• Approved Planning Agency resolutions for Honali Plaza site development and joint parking permits (unanimous)
• Approved motion to create ad hoc committee for 3/5 Dark Horse Marine Battalion monument (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will consider recommending staff continue a permit parking survey in the Stockport Park neighborhood, receive an update on the Nellie Gail Road equestrian crossing improvements, and approve minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes informational items such as a Sheriff's Department verbal report and a radar trailer calendar.

• Permit parking survey in Stockport Park neighborhood
• Nellie Gail Road equestrian crossing improvements update
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Sheriff's Department verbal report
• Radar trailer calendar

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene into a closed session. The body will consider matters regarding the appointment and employment of the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding Public Employee Title: City Manager

The City Council met in special session and convened into closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of the City Manager. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Convened into closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (unanimous)
• No reportable action taken on City Manager appointment

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

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider several actions regarding the Village at Laguna Hills project, including a development agreement and environmental impact report addendum. Additionally, members will discuss potential funding for the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce.

• Ratification of Warrant Register from February 11 to February 24 in the amount of $310,919.63
• Progress Payment No. 2 of $98,344.00 for Laguna Hills Civic Center Suite 160 Tenant & Site Improvements
• Discussion of funding or equivalent services for the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce
• Adoption of a resolution and development agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills project at 24155 Laguna Hills Mall
• Adoption of the Fifth Addendum to the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)

The City Council and Planning Agency approved the Village at Laguna Hills project, a modification of the previously approved Five Lagunas Project to redevelop the former Laguna Hills Mall site, in a 3-2 vote. The approval includes adopting the Fifth Addendum to the PEIR, approving the site development permit, master sign program, conditional use permit, vesting tentative tract map, development agreement, and precise plan, and introducing an ordinance for the development agreement. The council also directed staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce on a funding agreement, and approved the consent calendar, including a $310,919.63 warrant register and a $98,344 progress payment.

• Approved Village at Laguna Hills project and related resolutions (3-2)
• Introduced ordinance for development agreement with MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC
• Approved motion to direct staff to develop Chamber of Commerce funding agreement deal points (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar, including warrant register of $310,919.63 and progress payment of $98,344 (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will consider appropriating all State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The body is also discussing security upgrades for the Community Center and Sports Complex and potential road improvements at Nellie Gail Road.

• Ratification of Warrant Register for $995,216.64
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for government services
• Proposed survey of residents regarding a Split Raised Intersection at Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing
• Budget amendment for security camera and lighting improvements at the Community Center and Sports Complex
• Resolution supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative

The City Council approved appropriating the city's entire allocation of Coronavirus-related State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the city's contract for Police Services, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a resolution supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, and scheduled a Housing Element Update Workshop for Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. A proposal to continue the ARPA discussion to a summer meeting failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-02-22-2 supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative (unanimous).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, with Item 4.7 removed for separate consideration (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-02-22-1 amending the FY 2021-2022 budget for 30th Anniversary activities (part of Consent Calendar).
• Ratified the Warrant Register for January 28 to February 10, 2022, in the amount of $995,216.64 (part of Consent Calendar).
• Approved scheduling a Special Meeting for a Housing Element Update Workshop on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous).
• Authorized staff to survey Nellie Gail Ranch area residents on a Split Raised Intersection, supporting design concept #2 if 67% support is achieved (unanimous).
• Continued the Community Center and Sports Complex Security Camera and Lighting Plan to a future meeting for more options (4-1).
• Approved appropriating the city's entire ARPA/SLFRF allocation to the Police Services contract (4-1).

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public workshop regarding the Housing Element. The council is scheduled to receive and file the report following the discussion.

• Housing Element Public Workshop

City Council / Planning Agency

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

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council met in special session, convened into closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, and reconvened with no reportable action taken. The meeting was adjourned shortly after reconvening, with no substantive 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 consider establishing residential parking permits south of Alicia Parkway and a letter supporting a veterans cemetery. Additionally, the council will address the postponement of a hearing regarding The Village at Laguna Hills project.

• Residential Parking Permit Program for Lomas Laguna neighborhood
• Postponement of The Village at Laguna Hills project hearing to March 8, 2022
• Ratification of $1,103,271.69 Warrant Register
• Amendment to Office Lease for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 203
• Support for Assembly Bill 1595 regarding Gypsum Canyon veterans cemetery

The City Council approved a residential permit parking area for the Lomas Laguna neighborhood south of Alicia Parkway (4-0, with Mayor Pro Tempore Heft recused). The council also unanimously approved a motion to table discussion of funding for the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce to the mid-year budget review, directing staff and the City Attorney to work with the Chamber on deal point terms. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including ratification of a $1,103,271.69 warrant register and a resolution supporting law enforcement efforts against fentanyl.

• Approved residential permit parking area in Lomas Laguna neighborhood (4-0, Heft recused)
• Tabled Chamber of Commerce funding discussion to mid-year budget review (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $1,103,271.69 warrant register (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-02-08-2 supporting fentanyl threat elimination (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Assembly Bill 1595 for veterans cemetery at Gypsum Canyon (unanimous)
• Continued The Village at Laguna Hills project hearing to March 8, 2022 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a presentation regarding a proposed marine monument. The body will also discuss the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Presentation from Mike Bland on placing a marine monument at the Laguna Hills Community Center
• Discussion and input on the Citywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Election of a new Chair and Vice Chair
• Park Quality Control Program update from Parks Supervisor Ryan Hanley
• 2021 Community Services Department Year End Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission elected Julie Nassif as Chair and Patricia Thee as Vice Chair. They approved the December 1, 2021 minutes (3-0, with two abstentions) and received a presentation on a proposed Vietnam War monument, offering placement and design suggestions. The commission also received and filed the Park Quality Control Program update and the 2021 Community Services Department Year End Report, and discussed the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Elected Julie Nassif as Chair (moved by Cooper, seconded by Thee)
• Elected Patricia Thee as Vice Chair (moved by Cooper, seconded by Nassif)
• Approved December 1, 2021 minutes (3-0, with two abstentions)
• Received and filed Park Quality Control Program update (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2021 Community Services Department Year End Report (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adjust various government service fees based on the Consumer Price Index and establish new fees for Civic Center electric vehicle charging stations. The body will also consider awarding a construction contract for the LH on the Hill project.

• Public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule based on CPI and add Civic Center EV charging fees
• Ratification of January 25, 2022, Warrant Register in the amount of $281,953.11
• Award of a Public Works Construction Contract for the LH on the Hill Project, CIP No. 403
• Resolution authorizing applications for all eligible CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs
• Review of Development Agreement No. 12-11-2137 for Oakbrook Village Shopping Center Mixed Use Project

The City Council approved a resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, adjusting fees based on CPI and adding new EV charging station fees (4-1). It also unanimously awarded a $36,857 public works contract for the LH on the Hill project to Nieves Landscape, Inc. The consent calendar, including the warrant register and prior minutes, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Comprehensive Fee Schedule amendment (4-1)
• Awarded $36,857 LH on the Hill construction contract to Nieves Landscape, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register and minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Safety Element draft and police quarterly report (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Commission will review updates on the Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing and discuss a citywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. They will also consider recommending a residential parking permit program for the Lomas Laguna neighborhood.

• Review of Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing improvements and potential raised intersection
• Discussion regarding development of a Citywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Recommendation for a Residential Parking Permit Program in the Lomas Laguna neighborhood
• Report on FHWA Traffic Signal Backplates with Retroreflective Borders
• Radar Trailer Calendar report

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved moving Design Concept 2 – Split Raised Intersection for the Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing to the City Council for consideration. It also unanimously recommended establishing a Permit Parking Program in the Lomas Laguna Neighborhood. The commission received and filed reports on FHWA traffic signal backplates and the radar trailer calendar, and discussed the citywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved moving Design Concept 2 – Split Raised Intersection for Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Crossing to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council establishment of Permit Parking Program in Lomas Laguna Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Received and filed FHWA Traffic Signal Backplates with Retroreflective Borders report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Radar Trailer Calendar report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will conduct interviews to fill two unscheduled vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The body intends to appoint one person to a term ending January 2023 and one person to a term ending January 2025.

• Interviews and appointments for two Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies

The City Council interviewed two applicants and unanimously appointed Sanjay Mathur to a partial term ending January 2025 and Neel Patel to a partial term ending January 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Commission. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Appointed Sanjay Mathur to Parks and Recreation Commission, partial term ending January 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Neel Patel to Parks and Recreation Commission, partial term ending January 2023 (unanimous)

City Council / Planning Agency

The City Council will review the second public draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The meeting also includes a presentation on drought and water district updates, as well as several routine consent calendar items.

• Ratification of the Warrant Register for $1,462,317.49
• Proposed office lease for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 220
• Review of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update draft
• Moulton Niguel Water District presentation regarding drought updates
• Resolution to amend salary ranges for part-time job classifications

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying a $1,462,317.49 warrant register, adopting a resolution amending part-time salary ranges, and approving an office lease for 24031 El Toro Road. The council also reviewed the second public review draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and, by consensus, requested a workshop for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Ratified warrant register for $1,462,317.49
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-11-1 amending part-time salary ranges
• Approved office lease with Donald C. Lewellen for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 220
• Approved minutes for December 14, 2021 special and regular meetings
• Scheduled workshop for further review of Housing Element Update (consensus)