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Laguna Hills public meetings in 2024

44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council approves $250,000 Safe Streets grant and matching funds

The Laguna Hills City Council will certify the November 5 municipal election results and elect new mayor and mayor pro tem. It will adopt several resolutions, including recognition of outgoing officials and updates to city attorney designations. The council will approve a Safe Streets for All grant, a civic center office lease, an NPDES consulting agreement, and a side‑street stop sign installation. Additional routine items on the consent calendar will be waived for full reading.

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✓ Decided: City Council reorganizes, elects Joshua Sweeney as new mayor

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results and reorganized, electing Joshua Sweeney as Mayor and Don Caskey as Mayor Pro Tempore. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $2.26 million warrant register, a lease agreement, and a Safe Streets grant, and introduced an ordinance on electronic signatures. All votes were unanimous except the mayoral election, which was 4-1.

City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call Vote Result: Joshua Sweeney Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
4 yea · 1 nay
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Mathis yea · Pezold nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to consider changing meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss adjusting its meeting start time. The body will also review a tentative 2025 special events calendar and a 2024 pre-holiday events report.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Commissioner Zozaya, seconded by Commissioner Thee. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
8 yea
Bieber yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Bieber yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Commissioner Thee, seconded by Commissioner Zozaya. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Bieber yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Commissioner Zozaya, seconded by Commissioner Mathur. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Bieber yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 18:00

Traffic Commission

Commission will recommend a one‑way stop sign at Luna Bonita Drive and La Serra Street

The Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its September 18 meeting. It will receive and file reports on parking permit program technologies and on e‑bike regulations. The commission will recommend to the City Council the installation of a one‑way stop sign at the intersection of Luna Bonita Drive and La Serra Street. An informational verbal report from the Sheriff's Department will also be presented.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of September 18, 2024. City of Laguna Hills Traffic Commission Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Item No. 2.1 RESULT: APPROVED [4-0]…
4 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Scott Miller yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission r ecommend to the City Council the installation of a One-Way Stop Sign on Luna Bonita Drive at La Serra Street. RESULT: APPROVED [4-0] MOVER: Scott Miller, Commissioner…
4 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Scott Miller yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission receive and file the report. City of Laguna Hills Traffic Commission Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Item No. 2.1 RESULT: APPROVED [4-0] MOVER: Mark…
4 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Scott Miller yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission receive and file the report. RESULT: APPROVED [3-1] MOVER: Mark Schaff, Commissioner SECONDER: Michael Caputo, Chair
3 yea · 1 abstain
M ichael Caputo yea · Scott Miller yea · Mark Schaff yea · Neel Patel abstain
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to approve design and fund $307,000 for 3/5 Marines memorial sculpture

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider design proposals for the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Darkhorse Memorial Bronze Sculpture. The council is asked to approve the "Five Figures on Patrol" design, authorize the mayor to sign the amended agreement with the artist, and allocate $307,000 from Public Art Funds to the project.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Roll Call Vote Result: Failed Yes 2, No 3, Abstained 0
3 nay · 2 yea
Wheeler yea · Pezold yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney nay · Caskey nay · Heft nay
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Council Member Caskey. Roll Call Vote Result: Passed Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
4 yea · 1 nay
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold nay
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Roll Call Vote Result: Passed Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
4 yea · 1 nay
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold nay
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council will consider moving regular meeting start time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Laguna Hills City Council will vote on an ordinance to change the start time of regular meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The agenda also includes ratifying the November 12 warrant register for $579,749.66 and adopting several traffic‑signal and parking‑related resolutions. Additionally, the Council will review the City Manager’s compensation after the annual performance evaluation.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
4 yea
Don Caskey yea · Erica Pezold yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Dave Wheeler yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Pezold City Council yea · November yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6 Result: Passed Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 1
3 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Caskey, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Pezold yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 16:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to review modifications to council policies

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to City Council Policies and Administrative Orders. The council will also meet in closed session for a performance review of the City Attorney.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
8 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Pezold yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to approve up to $2 million in on‑call environmental consulting contracts

The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will consider several routine consent items, including ratifying a $1,379,395.23 warrant register and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer. It will vote to approve four on‑call environmental review consulting agreements, each limited to $500,000 for five years. The Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on Parking Use Permit No. 0183‑2024 for The Row‑Laguna Hills Commerce Center and seek a CEQA exemption. An ordinance to change the start time of regular council meetings will be introduced for first reading.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
4 yea
Don Caskey yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Dave Wheeler yea · Janine Heft yea
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2 Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea
moved by Vice Chair Sweeney, seconded by Agency Member Pezold. Result:Passed Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Sweeney yea · Agency Member Caskey yea · Agency Member Heft yea · Agency Member Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Result: Passed Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
10 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Result: Passed Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 18:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to hold workshop on sober living homes and recovery housing

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a community workshop. This session focuses on sober living homes and recovery housing following requests from Merredith Hills residents.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 16:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Council to review updates to its policies and administrative orders

The Laguna Hills City Council will receive an update on the comprehensive review of its policies and administrative orders. Council members will consider the modifications and may give direction to staff on next steps. No formal action is scheduled beyond discussion of the review.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Heft. Result: Passed Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to award $5.5 million road rehabilitation contract

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for pavement and curb ramp projects. Members will also discuss potential changes to meeting start times and the use of city property for a digital freeway billboard.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Roll Call Vote Result: Passed Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
4 yea · 1 nay
Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to review park quality and event reports

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on the Park Quality Control Program. The body will also review post-event reports for the 2024 summer concerts, movies, and the Third Annual Heritage Day Fall Festival.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Commissioner Zozaya, seconded by Commissioner Thee. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
16 yea
Bieber yea · Commissione r Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Bieber yea · Commissione r Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Bieber yea · Commissione r Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Bieber yea · Commissione r Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Commissioner Thee, seconded by Commissioner Zozaya. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Bieber yea · Commissione r Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 17:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to approve $525,000 reader board project and consider digital billboard site

The Laguna Hills City Council will vote on a proposed reader board at the corner of Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia, including approval of its conceptual design and allocation of $525,000 from General Fund Reserves to CIP No. 318. Council members will also receive a presentation on using the Former Globe parcel (APN 616-022-04) for a digital freeway billboard and provide direction to staff. Both items are presented as workshop recommendations during the special meeting.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Roll Call Vote Result: Failed Yes 2, No 3, Abstained 0
3 nay · 2 yea
Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler nay · Pro Tempore Sweeney nay · Caskey nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to approve Holiday Lighting contract waiving competitive bidding

The Laguna Hills City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including ratifying a warrant register for $1,334,616.22. It will approve a Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with The Christmas Kings, waiving competitive bidding requirements. The Council will also approve an amendment to the OCTA traffic‑signal synchronization agreement and discuss policies on artificial turf versus natural grass. Additionally, a discussion on a potential ordinance banning nitrous‑oxide sales will be held.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
5 yea
Don Caskey yea · Erica Pezold yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Dave Wheeler yea · Janine Heft yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Heft. Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
10 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft. Roll Call Vote Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Roll Call Vote Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 18:00

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission to receive reports on new no‑parking rules and e‑bike regulations

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file reports proposing no‑parking on the north side of Los Alisos Boulevard, no overnight parking in the commercial/industrial area of North Laguna Hills, and no overnight parking on Mill Creek Drive. The commission will also consider a report on adopting e‑bike regulations. An informational verbal report from the Sheriff's Department will be presented.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks commission to review park improvement outreach results

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on community outreach efforts for park improvements at El Conejo and MacKenzie Parks. The meeting will also include a public comment period limited to thirty minutes.

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Heritage Room C 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks commission to review community outreach for park improvements

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on community outreach efforts for park improvements at Cabot, Veeh Ranch, and San Remo Parks. The meeting is a special session scheduled for September 16, 2024.

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City Council Chamber 24035 El Toro Rd, Laguna Hills
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Planning Agency to vote on Ralphs Fuel Station conditional use permit

The Laguna Hills City Council and Planning Agency will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Permit, and Master Sign Program for a new Ralphs fuel station at 25594‑25632 Alicia Parkway. The agenda also includes a lease amendment with Fay Blix at 24031 El Toro Road, a $52,242.88 carpet replacement contract for the Community Center, an update to the Traffic Violator Apprehension Program fee, and a $525,000 allocation for a proposed reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia. Additional items cover routine consent calendar approvals, public comments, and reports from council members.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new Ralphs fuel station at Alicia Town Center

The City Council and Planning Agency approved a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Permit, and Master Sign Program for a new Ralphs fuel station at 25594-25632 Alicia Parkway, with an added condition of approval. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a warrant register of $408,645.29, a lease amendment, a carpeting contract, and a policy update. A proposed reader board at Alicia Parkway and Paseo de Valencia was tabled to the next meeting.

City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. Roll Call Vote Result: Approved Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0
4 yea · 1 nay
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 16:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Council to discuss inclusionary housing program and update facility use policy

The City Council/Planning Agency will consider a staff recommendation to develop an Order of Authority policy, with a final vote planned for September 10. Council members will vote on a resolution to adopt updates to City Council Policy No. 317 governing public facility reservations. The Council will receive a presentation on the Inclusionary Housing Program, provide feedback, and consider direction for a possible inclusionary housing ordinance.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Caskey. Result: Approved Yes 3, No 1, Abstained 0
3 yea · 1 nay
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Pezold nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council approves advertising bids for arterial highway rehab projects

The Laguna Hills City Council will adopt a resolution to approve plans and specifications and to advertise bids for the Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Project on Paseo de Valencia and La Paz Road (CIP 104 and 109) and the Alicia Parkway curb ramp replacement. The Council will also reject all bid proposals for the Civic Center Suite 205 Tenant Improvements Project (CIP 505‑B) and adopt an updated Conflict of Interest Code. Additional actions include ratifying the warrant register for $4,763,005.33 and approving professional services agreements for on‑call civil engineering and landscape architecture services.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
5 yea
Don Caskey yea · Erica Pezold yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Dave Wheeler yea · Janine Heft yea
moved by Council Member Heft, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
15 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 27, 2024 6 Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Caskey. Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8 Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
moved by Council Member Caskey, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Result: Approved Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to approve minutes and receive post-event reports

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting and receive post-event reports for the Memorial Day Half Marathon and 4th of July Celebration. The meeting will also include an update on summer events and a public comment session.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Minutes Approval
5 yea
Michael Zozaya yea · Chris Bieber yea · Marc Trocchio yea · Patricia Thee yea · Sanjay Mathur yea
moved by Commissioner Zozaya, seconded by Commissioner Mathur. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
9 yea
Bieber yea · Trocchio yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Bieber yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Vice Chair Trocchio, seconded by Commissioner Thee. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Bieber yea · Trocchio yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Commissioner Zozaya, seconded by Vice Chair Trocchio. Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
5 yea
Bieber yea · Trocchio yea · Mathur yea · Thee yea · Zozaya yea
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 19:00

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission reviews parking, e-bike rules and local traffic studies

The Laguna Hills Traffic Commission will meet to approve past minutes, receive traffic condition reports for four local streets, and discuss potential no overnight parking rules on 10 streets. Commissioners will also provide direction on e-bike regulations and meeting start times.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Commissioner Schaff, seconded by None. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea
moved by Vice Chair Patel, seconded by Commissioner Miller. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
16 yea
Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea · Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea · Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea · Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea
moved by Vice Chair Patel, seconded by Commissioner Schaff. Result: Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
8 yea
Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea · Patel yea · Hernandez yea · Miller yea · Schaff yea
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Laguna Hills considers $350,000 grant for Age Well Senior Services

The City Council and Planning Agency will review several items including a $350,000 grant for senior services and sidewalk project completions. Public hearings are scheduled for new grooming stations at Pet Food Express and parking permits for medical centers. Council members will also discuss the potential for a digital billboard at the former Globe Property.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Council Member Caskey, seconded by Mayor Wheeler. Result: Tabled Yes 3, No 2, Abstained 0
3 yea · 2 nay
Wheeler yea · Caskey yea · Pezold yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney nay · Heft nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Laguna Hills Council to consider new solid waste collection agreement and rates

The City Council will review several service agreements, including homelessness outreach and animal control services with the City of Mission Viejo. The agenda also includes a study on inclusionary housing ordinances and a new solid waste collection contract.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7 Mayor Wheeler called for a roll call vote on the…
3 nay · 2 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey nay · Heft nay · Pezold nay
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Sweeney. City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7 Mayor Wheeler called for a roll call vote on the…
4 yea · 1 nay
Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Caskey yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea · Wheeler nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Laguna Hills Council to consider citywide landscape maintenance contract

The City Council will review several administrative items, including a multi-year agreement for citywide landscape maintenance services. The council is also scheduled to ratify recent payments and approve budget adjustments for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
4 yea
Erica Pezold yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Dave Wheeler yea · Janine Heft yea
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft. Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
That the City Council direct Staff to send a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 3093 (Ward). Result: Passed Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
4 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
That the City Council: 1) Award the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement to DMS Facility Services, LLC, in the amount of $1,590,000 for FY2024/25, $1,590,000 for FY2025/26, $1,669,500…
4 yea
Wheeler yea · Pro Tempore Sweeney yea · Heft yea · Pezold yea
Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Updates on park improvements and upcoming community events

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review several administrative reports and program updates. These include progress on general park improvements and the Park Quality Program. The commission will also receive recaps of recent and upcoming community events.

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City Council Chamber, Laguna Hills
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Commissioner Mathur, seconded by Commissioner Thee. Result: Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0
9 yea
Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea
moved by Commissioner Thee, seconded by Commissioner Mathur. Result: Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0
12 yea
Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea · Mathur yea · Co mmissioner Thee yea · Zozaya yea
Tue May 28, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to call for November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to handle routine administrative approvals, including budget adjustments and street maintenance projects. The body will also discuss the feasibility of a new aquatic center and review the city's economic development committee.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Council Member Heft. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member SECONDER: Janine Heft, Council Member
5 yea
Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea · Erica Pezold yea
Tue May 28, 2024 · 17:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to discuss litigation regarding La Paz Village Senior Living

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation related to the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

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Tue May 14, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to consider license plate reader system and park improvements

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a new automated license plate reader system and park rehabilitations. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding weed, rubbish, and refuse abatement for 2024.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to move staff’s recommendation. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1] MOVER: Janine Heft, Council Member SECONDER: Joshua Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore
5 yea
Dave Wheeler yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea
motion to move staff’s recommendation. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1] MOVER: Erica Pezold, Council Member SECONDER: Don Caskey, Council Member
5 yea
Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea · Erica Pezold yea
motion to continue the item to the May 28, 2024, regular meeting was made by Council Member Heft, seconded by Council Member Caskey. Mayor Wheeler called for a roll call vote on the substitute…
4 yea
Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea
moved by Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold. Mayor Wheeler called for a roll call vote on the motion. RESULT: FAILED {2 TO 3} MOVER: Dave Wheeler, Mayor SECONDER: Erica Pezold, Council…
2 yea
Dave Wheeler yea · Erica Pezold yea
Tue May 14, 2024 · 16:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to discuss litigation regarding La Paz Village Senior Living

The City Council is holding a special meeting to convene in closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation related to the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

litigationsenior-livingdevelopment
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to hold hearing on waste collection rate adjustments

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider rate adjustments for residential and commercial waste and recycling services. The body is also deciding on a lease amendment for the Civic Center and a network server upgrade.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to vote on new housing overlay zone and design standards

The City Council and Planning Agency will consider adopting zoning amendments to modify high-density residential standards and establish a new Housing (H) Overlay Zone. The body will also discuss citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO ADOPT THE LAGUNA HILLS OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL”; and 3) Authorize the Mayor/Mayor Pro Tempore to execute the Ordinances. City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, April…
5 yea
Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea · Erica Pezold yea
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to review event reports

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive administrative reports. The body will review post-event reports for recent community activities.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the minutes for the February 7, 2024, regular meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Zozaya, Commissioner SECONDER: Patricia Thee…
3 yea
Patricia Thee yea · Ch ris Bieber yea · Michael Zozaya yea
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to hold public hearing on housing and zoning amendments

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss updates to the General Plan Housing Element and establish new citywide objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential development. The body will also consider a subdivision agreement for the Village at Laguna Hills project.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1] MOVER: Janine Heft, Council Member SECONDER: Don Caskey, Council Member
5 yea
Dave Wheeler yea · Joshua Sweeney yea · Pro Tempore yea · Don Caskey yea · Janine Heft yea
Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 19:00

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission considers new stop signs and parking rule changes

The Traffic Commission is reviewing safety measures for specific intersections and residential streets. The body is also discussing potential changes to overnight and guest parking permits.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Traffic Commission continue the existing guest permit parking pass procedures. RESULT: APPROVED [4-1] MOVER: Mark Schaff, Commissioner SECONDER: Scott Miller, Commissioner
4 yea
Mark Schaff yea · Michael Caputo yea · Scott Miller yea · Manuel Hernandez yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 17:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to discuss litigation regarding La Paz Village Senior Living

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss anticipated litigation concerning the La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

litigationsenior-livingdevelopment
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Laguna Hills City Council discusses parking changes and local hazard mitigation

The City Council will review several administrative items, including a warrant register totaling $256,614.31. Discussion includes potential changes to residential permit parking and studies regarding overnight parking in North Laguna Hills.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 16:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Council to appoint Traffic Commissioner to fill vacancy

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and appoint a new Traffic Commissioner. The appointment will fill one vacancy on the commission for a partial four-year term ending January 31, 2027. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 17:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to consider updates to public facility reservation policy

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss updates to city policies. The body will consider a resolution to update the rules for using city facilities and review general administrative orders.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Planning Agency to consider new veterinary clinic and Dutch Bros coffee shop

The City Council and Planning Agency will hold public hearings for two new commercial projects. The Council is also discussing waste collection rate adjustments and a franchise agreement extension with CR&R, Inc.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] ER WITH BARGHAUSEN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., ON BEHALF OF DUTCH BROS INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 950 SQUARE-FOOT DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP WITH WALK-UP SERVICES AND NO…
5 yea
Dave Wheeler yea · Don Caskey yea · Agency Member yea · Janine Heft yea · Erica Pezold yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Council considers tolling agreement for La Paz Village senior housing project

The City Council and Planning Agency will discuss a tolling agreement to suspend the processing of an affordable housing application at 25250-25254 La Paz Road. The body will also consider updating the public facility reservation policy and a resolution opposing California Proposition 1.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to review public facility use policy revisions

The Commission will discuss proposed revisions to City Council Policy 317 regarding the use of parks, athletic fields, gymnasiums, and community center rooms. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the 2023 Community Services Year-End Report.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

Planning Agency to consider barber school at 23024 Lake Forest Drive

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to discuss local business permits and city finances. The body is deciding on a conditional use permit for a new barber school and ratifying a warrant register for city expenditures.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 19:00

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission reviews parking restrictions and speed surveys

The Traffic Commission is discussing potential changes to residential guest parking permits and overnight parking restrictions. The body is also reviewing speed surveys and traffic conditions for several local roads.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of November 15, 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neel Patel, Vice Chair SECONDER: Mark Schaff, Commissioner
3 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission receive and file the report. RESULT: RECEIVE AND FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Schaff, Commissioner SECONDER: Michael Caputo, Chair
4 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Cha ir yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mark Schaff, Commissioner SECONDER: Michael Caputo, Chair
3 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission: 1) Receive a presentation from Vice Chair Patel; and 2) Direct City staff to present a staff report to the City Council allowing the Traffic Commission to look into…
3 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
That the Traffic Commission: 1) Receive a presentation from Vice Chair Patel; and 2) Direct City staff to ask the City Att orney the feasibility of reducing existing and future permit parking guest…
3 yea
Michael Caputo yea · Neel Patel yea · Mark Schaff yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 19:00

City Council / Planning Agency

City Council to review transportation funding and prosecution services

The City Council and Planning Agency will meet to address routine administrative approvals and legal agreements. Key items include certifying funds for federal transportation projects and approving a prosecution services agreement with the County of Orange.

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