Lake Forest public meetings in 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding multiple professional services agreements for street and traffic design. The body is also discussing opting into settlement agreements with opioid distributors and manufacturers. Other items include a review of a crossing guard study and the city's 30th anniversary of incorporation.

• Street and Traffic Design contracts: $966,725 to Tait & Associates, Inc., $764,058 to Rick Engineering Company, $642,589 to BKF Engineers, and $424,238.40 to Onward Engineering
• Proposed settlement agreements with opioid distributors Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, and manufacturer Janssen
• Payments to recreation vendors: $16,904 to Super Soccer Stars and $9,120.70 to Skyhawks
• Agreement with County of Orange for on-call consulting and street maintenance services
• Review of the Comprehensive Crossing Guard Study

The City Council approved four professional consultant agreements totaling approximately $2.8 million for street and traffic design services, and voted to opt into national opioid settlement agreements with distributors and Janssen. The council also directed staff to monitor crossing guard locations until traffic patterns return to pre-pandemic levels, and eliminated further discussion of soccer field lighting at Portola Park to focus on pickleball, volleyball, and dog park lighting. All consent calendar items were approved 5-0.

• Approved $645,589 contract to BKF Engineers for street/traffic design (5-0)
• Approved $424,238.40 contract to Onward Engineering for street/traffic design (5-0)
• Approved $764,058 contract to Rick Engineering for street/traffic design (5-0)
• Approved $966,725 contract to Tait & Associates for street/traffic design (5-0)
• Voted to opt into opioid settlement with distributors Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson (5-0)
• Voted to opt into opioid settlement with manufacturer Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (5-0)
• Directed staff to monitor crossing guard locations until traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels (4-0-1, Cirbo recused)
• Eliminated soccer lighting discussion at Portola Park; focus on pickleball, volleyball, dog park lighting (4-0-1, Voigts abstained)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a site development permit for building additions at 20202 Windrow Drive. The commission will also review city-initiated amendments regarding wireless communication facility permits.

• Site Development Permit 12-20-5391: First and second floor additions, a second-floor bridge/platform, and rooftop equipment at 20202 Windrow Drive
• Amendments to Lake Forest Municipal Code regarding wireless communication facility permits for Class 4 and Class 7 facilities

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a site development permit for Applied Medical's expansion at 20202 Windrow Drive, including building additions, a bridge, and rooftop equipment, along with a mitigated negative declaration. The commission also approved minutes from previous meetings and removed a wireless communication facility ordinance item from the agenda.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 special meeting (4-1, Fuentes abstaining)
• Approved Site Development Permit 12-20-5391 for Applied Medical expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (5-0)
• Removed wireless communication facility ordinance item from agenda

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will select its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022 calendar year. The body will also receive updates on the Community Center and Neighborhood Park Improvement projects.

• Selection of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Presentation on Neighborhood Park Improvement projects
• Community Center update
• November 2021 Recreation Report
• Approval of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from November 3, 2021, and received the Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. It received the November 2021 recreation report and a Community Center update. The commission elected Commissioner Margie Matsil as chair and Commissioner Loretta Herrin as vice chair for 2022, both unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar including November 3 minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (5-0)
• Received November 2021 recreation report
• Received Community Center update
• Elected Margie Matsil as 2022 Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Loretta Herrin as 2022 Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote to select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the 2022 calendar year. The body is also considering several contracts, budget amendments for affordable housing, and a revised environmental purchasing policy.

• Warrant register approval in the amount of $3,710,151.95
• Contract award to Tyler Technologies for $160,300 for Enterprise Resource Planning services
• Purchase of Police Mobile Radio Package from Motorola Solutions for $12,301.81
• Project list submittal for Jeronimo and Muirlands Arterial Slurry Seal Improvement Project
• Public hearing on 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the General Plan (recommended to continue to Jan 4, 2022)

The Lake Forest City Council approved the consent calendar, including warrants, minutes, and several contracts, and selected Robert Pequeno as mayor and Doug Cirbo as mayor pro tem for 2022. The public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element was continued to January 4, 2022. A revised environmental purchasing policy was adopted.

• Approved consent calendar items 3-16 (4-0, with Cirbo abstaining on ACMS warrant and Tettemer opposing item 6)
• Approved warrant register of $3,710,151.95
• Adopted resolution for revised part-time employee classification plan and compensation schedule
• Authorized project list submittal for OCTA pavement management relief funding
• Approved purchase order to Motorola Solutions for police mobile radio package ($12,301.81)
• Adopted supplemental budget appropriation for Mountain View Affordable Housing Project
• Approved second amendment with ClearSource Financial Consulting for master fee schedule services
• Approved contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP services ($160,300)

Housing Authority Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and maintain virtual meeting protocols. The body is also considering the authorization of a redevelopment and housing successor entity annual report for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

• Authorization to submit the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Renewal of findings to continue virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of May 18, 2021 special meeting minutes
• Approval of August 17, 2021 special meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting on December 7, 2021, and approved all four consent calendar items unanimously (4-0, with one member absent). Actions included renewing virtual meeting findings under AB 361, approving minutes from May and August 2021, and authorizing staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned in memory of Retired OCSD Sergeant Robert Mergen.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-4 (4-0)
• Renewed findings for virtual meetings under AB 361
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 special meeting
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 special meeting
• Authorized submission of FY 2020-21 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Audit Committee will receive several financial reports and updates. The body is tasked with providing feedback on major landscaping maintenance contracts and the annual review of the investment policy.

• Review report for major landscaping maintenance contracts
• Annual Review of Investment Policy
• Quarterly Financial Reports for FY 2020-21 (Q4) and FY 2021-22 (Q1)
• Sales Tax Update as of June 30, 2021
• 2021-22 Capital Improvement Projects carry forward

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss a comprehensive crossing guard study and proposed revisions to the street sweeping parking restriction policy. The body will also select its Chair and Vice Chair and receive updates on citywide RV parking.

• Comprehensive Crossing Guard Study review
• Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy revision
• Citywide recreational vehicle parking update
• Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard traffic signal synchronization project presentation
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously elected Benjamin Yu as Chair and Vladimir Anderson as Vice Chair for 2022. It approved the consent calendar (items 5-7) and item 8, recommending the City Council exercise discretion on recreational vehicle parking restrictions. The commission also approved recommending the City Council direct staff to monitor crossing guard locations until traffic patterns return to pre-pandemic levels, and approved recommending the City Council approve revised street sweeping parking restriction policy language. The January 3, 2022 meeting was cancelled.

• Elected Benjamin Yu as 2022 Chair (5-0)
• Elected Vladimir Anderson as 2022 Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-7 (5-0)
• Approved item 8 recommending City Council exercise discretion on RV parking restrictions (5-0)
• Approved recommending City Council direct staff to monitor crossing guard locations (5-0)
• Approved recommending City Council approve revised street sweeping parking restriction policy (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Senior Advisory Board will meet to review and comment on the senior program recreation report for September and October 2021. The board will also consider the minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of September/October 2021 Senior Program Recreation Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the price and terms for the Mountain View Affordable Housing Community in closed session. The public session includes voting on a parcel map for affordable housing and reviewing various engineering contracts.

• Closed session negotiation for Mountain View Affordable Housing Community (APN: 617-441-02)
• Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2020-138 to subdivide 4.154 acres into two lots for affordable housing at 24551 Raymond Way
• Release of bonds for Tract 17948 totaling $231,536.25 (Performance/Labor) and $31,950 (Monumentation)
• Amendments to on-call geotechnical services agreements with LGC Geotechnical, Inc. and Leighton & Associates, Inc.
• First Amendment to agreement with Derek J. McGregor, Inc. dba DMC Engineering for citywide slope management

The City Council approved the 2022 City Meeting Calendar (Option 1) with a 4-1 vote, and voted 5-0 to move forward with a Fourth of July parade. The consent calendar, including approval of minutes and several contracts and resolutions, was approved 5-0 with two abstentions on specific items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 City Meeting Calendar (Option 1) (4-1)
• Approved moving forward with Fourth of July parade (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-17 (5-0, with abstentions on items 7 and 8)
• Approved amendments to geotechnical services agreements with LGC Geotechnical, Inc. and Leighton & Associates, Inc.
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with DMC Engineering for slope management services
• Accepted Landsea improvements and authorized release of bonds for Tract 17948
• Approved Final Parcel Map No. 2020-138 for affordable housing at 24551 Raymond Way
• Approved Measure M2 Expenditure Report

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan and amendments to the municipal code regarding wireless communication facility permits. The body will also receive quarterly reports on code enforcement and public works projects.

• Recommendation for the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan
• Proposed amendments to LFMC Sections 9.04.030, 9.162, 9.184.020, and 9.184.040 regarding Class 4 and Class 7 wireless communication facility permits
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the third quarter of 2021
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for July through September 2021

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan. The commission also approved the September 9, 2021 meeting minutes and continued a proposed ordinance on wireless communication facility permits to the December 9, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to City Council to adopt 2021-2029 Housing Element (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Continued wireless communication facility permit ordinance to December 9, 2021

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive a presentation on the City of Lake Forest's 30th Anniversary Celebration event. The body will also review recreation reports and tickets for the Ask Lake Forest program.

• Presentation on City of Lake Forest's 30th Anniversary Celebration event
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets
• September/October 2021 Recreation Report
• Approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes and the September/October 2021 recreation report, with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Betz absent). The commission also received presentations on Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets and the city's 30th Anniversary Celebration event, with discussion on posters, invitations, and flyers. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes and recreation report) 4-1

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2022 redistricting process and amendments to a tract map for Portola Center Northeast. The body will also consider an ordinance for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction and various service agreements.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $3,836,606.62
• Proposed reduction of single-family lots from 223 to 215 at Portola Center Northeast
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 348 regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Street sweeping parking restrictions on Pittsford from Lake Forest Drive to Northcrest Drive
• First amendment to agreement with AquaBio Environmental Technologies, Inc. for Veterans Park

The City Council approved Tentative Tract Map 19138, amending the previously approved map for Portola Center Northeast by reducing the number of single-family lots from 223 to 215, adjusting lot widths, and relocating the private park. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 348 on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, approved the warrant register of $3,836,606.62, and held the first 2022 redistricting public hearing. A motion to hold virtual meetings under AB 361 passed 4-1 with Council Member Tettemer dissenting.

• Approved Tentative Tract Map 19138 amending Portola Center Northeast (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 348 on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Approved warrant register in amount of $3,836,606.62
• Approved street sweeping parking restrictions on Pittsford from Lake Forest Drive to Northcrest Drive
• Approved fourth amendment to agreement with Abtech Technologies for backup and disaster recovery services
• Approved first amendment to agreement with AquaBio Environmental Technologies for wildlife mitigation and pond maintenance at Veterans Park
• Approved 2022 redistricting meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved motion to hold virtual meetings under AB 361 (4-1)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding tax-exempt bonds for a senior housing project at Portola Center South. The body will also consider a mandatory organics waste disposal reduction ordinance and award several environmental consulting contracts.

• Public hearing for bonds up to $18,000,000 for Portola Senior Apartments
• Five on-call environmental consultant contracts awarded at $120,000 each
• Proposed ordinance for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Grant application for Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard corridor improvements
• Third amendment to website hosting agreement with CivicPlus

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $18 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Portola Seniors Housing project, a proposed senior affordable housing development at Portola Center South. The council also awarded five three-year environmental consultant contracts, each worth $120,000, and introduced an ordinance on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction. The meeting included a closed session report on litigation and several routine presentations.

• Approved $18M bond issuance for Portola Senior Apartments (5-0)
• Awarded $120K contracts to five environmental consultants (5-0)
• Approved third amendment to CivicPlus website hosting agreement (5-0, Tettemer opposed)
• Adopted resolution to apply for OCTA Measure M2 grant for Bake Parkway and Rockfield Blvd project (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of mandatory organic waste disposal reduction ordinance (5-0)
• Declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Authorized filing amended complaint in Lake Forest v. Kind Express Marijuana Dispensary litigation
• Pulled minutes of October 5, 2021, from agenda at staff request

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss whether to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361 due to the state of emergency. The body is also considering several infrastructure agreements and a contract for emergency management services.

• Contract award to Jacob Green & Associates for $274,369 for Emergency Management Consulting and Training Services
• Warrant register approval in the amount of $3,299,094.03
• Cooperative Agreements with OCTA for traffic signal synchronization on Alton Parkway and Portola Parkway / Santa Margarita Parkway
• Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irvine for the Bake Parkway / Toledo Way Intersection Improvement Project
• Release of bonds totaling $342,415.30 for Landsea improvements at Tract 17947

The City Council approved a professional consultant services agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Emergency Management Consulting and Training Services, with a compensation amount of $274,369, and adopted a resolution amending the budget for 2021-23. The council also approved the consent calendar items, including the warrant register of $3,299,094.03, and tabled a discussion on continuing virtual meetings under AB 361 for further review.

• Approved the consent calendar items 3-10, including the warrant register of $3,299,094.03, treasurer's report, and minutes of September 7 and 20, 2021.
• Approved the contract with Jacob Green & Associates for $274,369 for emergency management consulting and training.
• Adopted a resolution amending the budget for 2021-23 to fund the emergency management contract.
• Approved cooperative agreements with OCTA for traffic signal synchronization projects on Alton Parkway and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkways.
• Approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Irvine for the Bake Parkway/Toledo Way intersection improvement project.
• Accepted private improvements for Tract 17947 and authorized release of bonds totaling $342,415.30.
• Tabled the discussion on continuing virtual meetings under AB 361 to a future meeting.
• Received presentations recognizing former El Toro High School liaison Andrew Browe and a video recap of the 2021 State of the City event.

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission is meeting to discuss establishing parking restrictions for street sweeping on Pittsford between Lake Forest Drive and Northcrest Drive. The body will also review the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes and a monthly ALF summary report.

• Proposed street sweeping parking restrictions on Pittsford from Lake Forest Drive to Northcrest Drive

The Traffic and Parking Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing street sweeping parking restrictions on Pittsford from Lake Forest Drive to Northcrest Drive. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes and the monthly ALF summary report. No public comments were offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended street sweeping parking restrictions on Pittsford from Lake Forest Drive to Northcrest Drive (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 13, 2021 meeting minutes and monthly ALF summary report (4-0)

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a site development permit for 71 single-family units in The Parklands neighborhood. They will also review a request to amend a previous tract map at Portola Center Northeast to reduce lot counts and redesign a park.

• Site Development Permit 05-21-5426 for 71 detached single-family units in The Parklands/NH 2
• Alternative development standard for rear yard setbacks in the Nakase Planned Community
• Tentative Tract Map 19138 to amend TTM 17300 at Portola Center Northeast
• Reduction of approved single-family lots from 223 to 215 in Portola Center Northeast
• Adjustment of lot widths from 55 feet to 60 feet and redesign of a private neighborhood park

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved Site Development Permit 05-21-5426 for 71 detached single-family units in the Nakase Planned Community, finding the project consistent with the certified EIR. The Commission also recommended City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 19138, which would reduce lots in Portola Center Northeast from 223 to 215, widen some lots from 55 to 60 feet, and relocate/redesign the neighborhood park. Both actions passed with votes of 4-0 and 3-1-1 respectively, with Commissioner Fuentes absent and Commissioner Villwock abstaining on the second item.

• Approved Site Development Permit 05-21-5426 for 71 detached single-family units (The Parklands) (4-0)
• Found project consistent with certified EIR, no further CEQA review needed (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 19138 to amend TTM 17300 (3-1-1)
• Reduced approved lots in Portola Center Northeast from 223 to 215 (3-1-1)
• Adjusted lot widths from 55 to 60 feet (3-1-1)
• Relocated and redesigned private neighborhood park (3-1-1)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to award several construction and consultant contracts and conduct an annual review of development agreements. The session includes presentations on a civic center award and a 9/11 commemoration video.

• Contract for Glenn Ranch Road street resurfacing awarded to All American Asphalt for $1,422,422.00
• Consultant agreement with Bear Demographics, LLC for city redistricting services for $55,000
• Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for street construction administration and inspection for $306,816
• Change order of $127,055.20 for slurry seal projects and park parking lot resurfacing
• Annual review of development agreements with USA Portola Properties, Landsea, KB Homes, Lennar, Shea, and Toll Brothers

The Lake Forest City Council approved a consent calendar that awarded a $1,422,422 contract to American Asphalt for the Glenn Ranch Road street resurfacing project, rejecting all other bids. The council also approved contracts for demographer services ($55,000 to Bear Demographics, LLC) and construction administration/inspection services ($306,816 to Z&K Consultants, Inc.). In separate actions, the council found developers in good faith compliance with their agreements and approved a memorandum of understanding with Laguna Hills for solid waste procurement services. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Moatazedi absent.

• Approved $1,422,422 street resurfacing contract for Glenn Ranch Road to American Asphalt (4-0)
• Approved $55,000 demographer services contract for redistricting to Bear Demographics, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $306,816 construction administration and inspection services contract to Z&K Consultants, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved joint agreement for Orange County 800 MHz emergency communications system (4-0)
• Approved change order #3 and Notice of Completion for slurry seal and parking lot resurfacing projects (4-0)
• Accepted Catalonia Park improvements and authorized release of $481,081.60 in bonds (4-0)
• Accepted Lucania Park improvements and authorized release of $526,628.39 in bonds (4-0)
• Found developers in good faith compliance with development agreements (4-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss proposed revisions to the Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy. The body will also receive reports from the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Ask Lake Forest service request system.

• Proposed revisions to the Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy
• Orange County Sheriff's Department quarterly report
• Monthly ALF summary report of traffic and parking service requests

The Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously approved proposed revisions to the Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy, which will be recommended to the City Council for final approval. The consent calendar, including the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes and monthly reports, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar including August 2, 2021 minutes and reports (5-0)
• Approved proposed revisions to Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering site development permits for two commercial remodels. The body is also reviewing a request to amend a tentative tract map for the Portola Center Northeast project.

• Site Development Permit 04-21-5411 for a Wendy's and second quick-serve restaurant at 21781 Lake Forest Drive
• Site Development Permit 11-20-5389 to remodel the façade of Carlen Plaza Shopping Center at 24601 Raymond Way
• Tentative Tract Map 19138 to reduce single-family lots from 223 to 215 and redesign a park at Glenn Ranch Road and Saddleback Ranch Road

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved two site development permits: one for remodeling an existing building at Heritage Hill Plaza to accommodate a Wendy's quick-serve restaurant with a drive-thru and a second restaurant at 21781 Lake Forest Drive, and another for remodeling the facade of the Carlen Plaza Shopping Center at 24601 Raymond Way. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0) and included CEQA categorical exemptions. The commission also continued a tentative tract map for Portola Center Northeast to a special meeting on September 23, 2021.

• Approved Site Development Permit 04-21-5411 for Wendy's drive-thru remodel at 21781 Lake Forest Drive (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit 11-20-5389 for Carlen Plaza facade remodel at 24601 Raymond Way (5-0)
• Continued Tentative Tract Map 19138 (Portola Center Northeast) to September 23, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from August 5, July 22, and August 19, 2021 meetings (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to review updates regarding the Clubhouse during its COVID-19 closure. The board will also consider a senior program recreation report for July and August 2021.

• Approval of March 11, 2020 meeting minutes
• Presentation of updates on the Clubhouse during COVID-19 closure
• Review of July/August 2021 Senior Program Recreation Report

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission is meeting to review and comment on a proposed administrative policy regarding how non-profit organizations use facilities. The body will also receive the August 2021 recreation report.

• Proposed Non-Profit Organization Facility Use Administrative Policy
• August 2021 Recreation Report
• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Commission reviewed a proposed Nonprofit Organization Facility Use Administrative Policy and directed staff to incorporate feedback before sending it to the City Manager for final approval. It also approved the August 4, 2021 meeting minutes with a spelling correction, and received the August 2021 Recreation Report. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the August 4, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted, with a correction to the spelling of 'Bunco' (5-0).
• Reviewed the proposed Nonprofit Organization Facility Use Administrative Policy; staff will update it with Commission feedback and forward to the City Manager for approval.
• Received and filed the August 2021 Recreation Report.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to amend the General Plan 2040 Land Use Map for 18 sites. The body is also considering policies to prohibit political activities on the Civic Center campus and establish a memorial bench program.

• General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 to change land use designations for 18 sites
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $7,322,250.59
• Establishment of permit parking on Calle Tres Lomas between El Caballo Street and La Vaca Street
• Additional Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate reader cameras
• Release of bonds for Tract 18162 Community Center in the amount of $5,013,365.01

The City Council approved a General Plan amendment revising land use designations for 18 sites city-wide, passed unanimously. It also approved consent calendar items including permit parking on Calle Tres Lomas, a Flock camera agreement, and several bond releases. A posthumous recognition program and a prohibition on political activities at the Civic Center campus were also approved.

• Approved General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 revising land use map for 18 sites (5-0)
• Approved permit parking on Calle Tres Lomas between El Caballo and La Vaca streets (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Flock Group agreement for license plate reader cameras (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $7,322,250.59 (5-0)
• Accepted Landsea improvements and released bonds for Tract 17946 (5-0)
• Accepted Lennar Community Center and released bonds for Tract 18162 (5-0)
• Approved Final Parcel Map No. 2020-150 for condominium subdivision (5-0)
• Approved MOU with County of Orange for AlertOC mass notification system (5-0)

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Audit Committee will receive staff presentations on the draft 1% Review initiative methodology and the programming of American Rescue Plan Act Grant funds. The committee will also receive an update on revenues for Fiscal Year 2020-21.

• Presentation of the City's draft 1% Review initiative methodology
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act Grant fund programming
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 revenue update

Special Meeting of the Planning Commission August 19, 2021

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a site development permit for a senior affordable apartment complex. The body will also receive a quarterly project update from the Public Works Department.

• Site Development Permit 06-21-5435 for 'The Meadows Senior Affordable Apartments' featuring 64 affordable senior units and one market-rate manager's unit
• Proposed development on a 2.6-acre lot (Lot 542 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 18142) at the southeast corner of Rancho Parkway and Bake Parkway
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for April through June 2021

The Lake Forest Planning Commission held a special meeting on August 19, 2021, and approved Site Development Permit 06-21-5435 for The Meadows Senior Affordable Apartments, a 65-unit two-story senior affordable apartment complex (64 affordable units and one market-rate manager's unit) within the Nakase Planned Community. The approval was granted by a 5-0 vote, and the commission found that the project was covered by the previously certified Environmental Impact Report, requiring no further CEQA review. The meeting also included a presentation on the Public Works Department's quarterly update, but no public comments were offered.

• Approved Site Development Permit 06-21-5435 for The Meadows Senior Affordable Apartments (5-0)
• Found the project was covered by the certified EIR for the Nakase Planned Community, requiring no further environmental review
• Adopted Resolution approving the development of 64 affordable units for seniors and one market-rate manager's unit

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a professional services agreement. The body will review a recommendation to hire a consultant for affordable housing services.

• Proposed award of Professional Consultant Services Agreement to RSG, Inc. for Affordable Housing Consultant Services

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting on August 17, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to RSG, Inc. for affordable housing consultant services. The chair was authorized to execute the agreement, and the authority secretary to attest it. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-11 (5-0)
• Awarded Professional Consultant Services Agreement to RSG, Inc. for affordable housing consultant services (5-0)
• Authorized chair to execute and secretary to attest the RSG, Inc. agreement

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several final tract maps for single-family residential subdivisions at the southwest corner of Bake Parkway and Rancho Parkway. The body will also review a warrant register and conduct a closed session regarding legal counsel and public services.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $2,126,981.38
• Final Tract Map No. 18142: 76-numbered and 10-lettered lot subdivision on 10.095 acres
• Final Tract Map No. 19124: 9-numbered and 28-lettered lot subdivision on 126.51 acres with bonds totaling $4,274,906.97
• Final Tract Map No. 19125: 160-numbered and 25-lettered lot subdivision on 21.182 acres
• Final Tract Map No. 19126: 72-numbered and 32-lettered lot subdivision on 8.844 acres

The City Council approved a $2.1M warrant register, four final tract maps for single-family subdivisions near Bake and Rancho Parkways, and contracts for park construction and inspection. It also adopted an updated master fee schedule and a resolution supporting the Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery. The ARPA spending plan was approved with 10% for administration, 25% for workforce retention, and 65% for negative economic impacts.

• Approved warrant register of $2,126,981.38 (5-0, Moatazedi abstained on one warrant)
• Adopted Final Tract Map 18142 (76 lots) and related agreements with Toll Brothers
• Adopted Final Tract Map 19128 (115 lots) and related agreements with Toll Brothers
• Adopted Final Tract Map 19126 (72 lots) and related agreements with Toll Brothers
• Adopted Final Tract Map 19127 (123 lots) and related agreements with Toll Brothers
• Awarded $324,743 contract to Elegant Construction for Arbor Mini Parks (rejected bid protest)
• Awarded $387,768 contract to Z&K Consultants for park construction inspection
• Adopted updated Master Fee Schedule (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering site development permits for two residential projects within the Nakase Planned Community. The body will also discuss a General Plan amendment to restore land use consistency for 18 city-wide sites.

• Site Development Permit 06-21-5428 for 159 detached single-family units (The Willows and The Oaks)
• Site Development Permit 05-21-5435 for a 65-unit senior affordable apartment complex (The Meadows)
• General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 to restore land use designations for 18 sites city-wide
• Approval of July 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a site development permit for 159 detached single-family homes in the Nakase Planned Community, with a 5-0 vote. It also recommended the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment to restore land use designations for 18 sites, and continued a hearing for a 65-unit senior affordable apartment complex to August 19, 2021.

• Approved Site Development Permit 06-21-5428 for 159 detached single-family units (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 for 18 sites (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 65-unit senior affordable apartment complex to August 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 meeting (4-0, Chair abstaining)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will discuss the relocation and redesign of a private neighborhood park within 'The Oaks' residential community. The body will also swear in a new commissioner and review recent recreation reports.

• Proposed relocation and redesign of a private neighborhood park in Portola Center Northeast (The Oaks)
• Installation and Oath of Office for Commissioner Suzy Betz
• June/July 2021 Recreation Report
• Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Commission reviewed and commented on the proposed relocation and redesign of the private neighborhood park in Portola Center Northeast, known as 'The Oaks'. They approved the recommended action to include their comments in the staff report to the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The Commission also approved the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (4-1, with one abstention) and received the June/July 2021 Recreation Report.

• Approved consent calendar including June 2, 2021 minutes (4-1, Betz abstained)
• Approved comments on Portola Center Northeast park relocation and redesign (5-0)
• Received and filed June/July 2021 Recreation Report

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission is meeting to discuss parking restrictions and permit implementation. The body will review a proposal for permit parking on Calle Tres Lomas and an update to the street sweeping parking restrictions policy.

• Proposed permit parking on Calle Tres Lomas
• Update to Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions Policy
• Public Works Quarterly Update for April through June 2021
• Monthly ALF Summary Report

The Commission approved changes to the Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions Policy, including redefining a criterion and adding a residential petition requirement. The updated policy will be brought back for final approval. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar including June 7, 2021 minutes, Calle Tres Lomas permit parking recommendation, ALF report, and Public Works quarterly update (5-0)
• Approved street sweeping policy update: redefined third criterion replacing 'excessive' with 'significant' (5-0)
• Added fourth criterion: residential petition signed by >50% of homeowners, with 67% agreement if 40% participate (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring updated street sweeping policy back for final approval

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering several permits and programs for The Meadows residential development. The body is also reviewing a commercial condominium subdivision for the Spectrum Centre Business Park.

• Planned Sign Program 06-21-5430 for community and park signs at The Meadows
• Tentative Parcel Map 2021-114 for commercial condominium subdivision at 20902-21098 Bake Parkway
• Site Development Permit 02-21-5401 for a private recreation center at The Meadows
• Site Development Permit 05-21-5426 for 71 detached single-family units (The Parklands/NH 2)
• Site Development Permit 06-21-5428 for 159 detached single-family units (The Willows and The Oaks/NH 1)

The Lake Forest Planning Commission unanimously approved three items related to the Meadows residential development: a planned sign program, a site development permit for a private recreation center, and a tentative parcel map for the Spectrum Centre Business Park. Two other site development permits for residential units in the Meadows were continued to future meetings. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Planned Sign Program 06-21-5430 for Meadows community and park signs (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 2021-114 for Spectrum Centre Business Park condominium subdivision at 20902-21098 Bake Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit 02-21-5401 for Meadows private recreation center (5-0)
• Continued Site Development Permit 05-21-5426 for 71 single-family units to September 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Site Development Permit 06-21-5428 for 159 single-family units to August 5, 2021 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several service contracts and agency service plans. The body will also receive presentations on behavioral health, mosquito control, and insurance, and discuss a pilot summer meeting schedule.

• Contract award to Mercy House Living Centers for Homeless Outreach and Case Management Services not to exceed $217,779.09
• Third Amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for solid waste and recycling consulting services
• Approval of the Senior Mobility Program Agency Service Plan with the Orange County Transportation Authority
• Discussion of a pilot summer City Council meeting schedule
• Appointment of a Voting Delegate for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $217,779.09 contract with Mercy House Living Centers for homeless outreach and case management services, a third amendment to a solid waste consulting agreement, and a senior mobility program plan. A pilot summer meeting schedule was tabled for future consideration. The council also voted unanimously to initiate litigation against an illegally operating business.

• Approved $217,779.09 contract with Mercy House Living Centers for homeless outreach (5-0)
• Approved third amendment to EcoNomics, Inc. solid waste consulting agreement (5-0)
• Approved Senior Mobility Program Agency Service Plan with OCTA (5-0)
• Tabled pilot summer City Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Voted unanimously to initiate litigation against a business operating illegally
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Pequeño as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference (5-0)

(Cancelled) Audit Committee

The July 19, 2021, Audit Committee special meeting was cancelled. The agenda had included a discussion regarding the Draft American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Programmatic Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 through December 2024.

• Draft American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Programmatic Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 thru December 2024

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review several site development permits for detached single-family units within The Meadows residential community. Additionally, the commission will consider a use permit for alcohol sales at a Ralph's service station and a master landscape plan.

• Development of 122 detached single-family units (The Magnolias/NH 3) at The Meadows
• Development of 114 detached single-family units (The Evergreens/NH 4) at The Meadows
• Development of 75 detached single-family units (The Redwoods/NH 5) at The Meadows
• Alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Ralph's service station, 22391 El Toro Road
• Master landscape and wall plan for The Meadows residential development

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved three site development permits for 311 detached single-family homes in the Meadows Residential Community: The Magnolias (122 units), The Evergreens (114 units), and The Redwoods (75 units). It also approved a use permit for alcohol sales at a Ralph's service station, a master landscape and wall plan for the Meadows, and a tentative parcel map for condominiums in Portola Center South. All approvals were by a 4-0 vote, with Chair Barajas absent.

• Approved Site Development Permit 02-21-5400 for 122 detached single-family units (The Magnolias) in the Meadows Residential Community.
• Approved Site Development Permit 05-21-5425 for 114 detached single-family units (The Evergreens) in the Meadows Residential Community.
• Approved Site Development Permit 05-21-5424 for 75 detached single-family units (The Redwoods) in the Meadows Residential Community.
• Approved Use Permit 05-21-5419 for off-site alcohol sales at a Ralph's service station at 22391 El Toro Road.
• Approved Site Development Permit 02-21-5402 for the master landscape and wall plan for the Meadows Residential Development.
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 2020-150 for subdivision of a mixed-use site in Portola Center South for condominium purposes.
• Approved the minutes of the June 3, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine consent calendar items including a warrant register of $2,999,005.50 and various street regulations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the allocation of CDBG-CV/CARES Act funds for the COVID-19 pandemic response.

• Warrant register approval in the amount of $2,999,005.50
• Playground resurfacing contract with SpectraTurf, Inc. for $298,728.00
• Phone system upgrades for Sports Park and Etnies Skate Park totaling $23,828.00
• Stop sign controls at Toledo Lane and Jeronimo Lane entryways
• Street sweeping parking restrictions on Murin Isle Lane and South Canada Court

The City Council approved a consent calendar and several contracts, including a $298,728 contract with SpectraTurf for citywide playground resurfacing. They also approved a $326,288 contract for a left-turn phasing program, adopted a CDBG-CV amendment for COVID-19 funds, and appointed Suzy Betz to the Community Services Commission. The council voted to postpone community choice aggregation discussions for a couple of years.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-5, 7-11, 14 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6, 12, 13 (4-0)
• Approved $298,728 contract with SpectraTurf for playground resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved $326,288 contract with International Line Builders for left-turn phasing (3-1-1)
• Adopted CDBG-CV amendment allocating CARES Act funds (4-0)
• Appointed Suzy Betz to Community Services Commission (4-0)
• Postponed community choice aggregation discussions (3-1, Voigts abstaining)
• Approved cooperative agreements with Irvine and Caltrans for traffic projects (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2021-2023 operating budget and 2021-2028 financial forecast. The body is also considering several service contracts, a fee schedule update, and the repeal of marijuana testing lab regulations.

• IT support services contract with Abtech Technologies, Inc. for $1,197,546
• Civic Center landscape and streetscape maintenance agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for $342,825
• Ordinance No. 347 to repeal city marijuana testing lab regulations
• Public hearing for updated municipal service fees and charges
• Proposition 218 public hearing regarding CR&R, Incorporated solid waste collection rates

The City Council approved the 2021-2023 operating budget, 2021-2028 financial forecast, and related plans in a 4-0 vote with the mayor absent. The council also adopted updated municipal fees, awarded contracts for landscape maintenance and IT services, and approved several other consent calendar items. A marijuana testing lab permit renewal fee was removed from the master fee schedule for further discussion.

• Approved 2021-2023 operating budget and 2021-2028 financial forecast (4-0)
• Adopted updated municipal fees and charges, excluding marijuana testing lab permit renewal fee (4-0)
• Awarded $342,825 landscape maintenance contract to BrightView Landscape Services (4-0)
• Awarded $1,197,546 IT support services contract to Abtech Technologies (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 347 repealing marijuana testing lab regulations (4-0)
• Approved appropriations limit of $141,369,407 for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Approved SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
• Approved third amendment to City Manager employment agreement (4-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission will consider recommending the City Council adopt stop sign controls at four entryways along Toledo Lane and Jeronimo Lane, and street sweeping parking restrictions on Murin Isle Lane and South Canada Court. The commission will also receive updates on traffic signal synchronization projects and the Capital Improvement Projects Plan 2021-2028.

• Recommend City Council adopt a resolution for stop sign controls at four entryways along Toledo Lane and Jeronimo Lane, removing existing yield signs
• Recommend City Council adopt resolutions for street sweeping parking restrictions on Murin Isle Lane and South Canada Court
• Recommend City Council approve Cooperative Agreement No. 12-817 with Caltrans for Lake Forest Drive Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
• Receive and file the Public Works Department Quarterly Update for January through March 2021
• Receive and file the Orange County Sheriff's Department Quarterly Report

The Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously recommended the City Council adopt a resolution establishing side street stop sign controls at the four entryways along Toledo Lane and Jeronimo Lane, removing existing yield signs. The Commission also approved street sweeping parking restrictions on Murin Isle Lane and South Canada Court, and received the proposed Capital Improvement Projects Plan 2021-2028. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Recommended City Council adopt resolution for stop sign controls at four entryways on Toledo and Jeronimo lanes (5-0)
• Approved street sweeping parking restrictions on Murin Isle Lane and South Canada Court (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, ALF report, quarterly update, Caltrans agreement, and Sheriff's report (5-0)
• Received and filed the Proposed Capital Improvement Projects Plan 2021-2028

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss General Plan amendments and capital improvement projects. The body will consider restoring consistency to land use designations for 17 sites city-wide.

• General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 to restore land use designations for 17 sites
• General Plan Conformance 05-19-5274 for 2021-2023 Capital Improvement Projects
• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved the minutes of the May 6, 2021 meeting and found that the 2021-2023 Capital Improvement Projects conform with the General Plan, adopting Resolution 05-19-5274. It also recommended that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 to restore land use designations for 17 sites, with both motions passing 5-0. No public comments were received on the amendment, and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved General Plan Conformance 05-19-5274 for 2021-2023 capital projects (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 04-21-5417 to restore land use designations for 17 sites (5-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will meet to discuss a fee study update and review the May 2021 recreation report. Members are also scheduled to select a Vice Chair for the remainder of 2021.

• Selection of Community Services Commission Vice Chair
• Fee study update
• May 2021 Recreation Report
• Volunteer in Parks Program presentation

The Commission approved the consent calendar (4-0) and selected Commissioner Matsil as Vice Chair for the remainder of the year (4-0). A fee study update was presented and discussed, but no formal action was taken on fee changes. The May 2021 Recreation Report was presented, covering increased Sports Park attendance and the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

• Approved consent calendar including May 5, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Selected Commissioner Matsil as Vice Chair (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to repeal regulations for marijuana testing labs. The body will also consider several professional service contracts for engineering and traffic management and review the city's 7-year strategic business plan.

• Public hearing to repeal marijuana testing lab regulations (LFMC Sections 5.42.010, 9.10.013, and 9.72.090)
• Contract award to Ardurra Group, Inc. for $3,300,000 for municipal engineering/staff augmentation services
• Contract award to Annealta Group for $750,000 for municipal engineering services
• Contract award to Iteris, Inc. for $352,000 for Traffic Signal Management Services
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $4,896,245.48

The City Council voted 5-0 to repeal the city's marijuana testing lab regulations, making the two existing labs legal non-conforming uses that cannot expand. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a $4,896,245.48 warrant register, a $352,000 traffic signal management contract with Iteris, Inc., and two municipal engineering contracts totaling $4,050,000 with Ardurra Group and Annealta Group. Additionally, the Council approved funding for a Portola Park lighting survey, the SVUSD Kids Factory program, Kiwanis signage discussion, and the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and approved a $16,000 contractual services agreement with the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce.

• Repealed marijuana testing lab regulations (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $4,896,245.48 (5-0, Moatazedi abstained on one warrant)
• Approved $352,000 traffic signal management contract with Iteris, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $3,300,000 engineering contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 engineering contract with Annealta Group (5-0)
• Approved $39,170 amendment for Arbors Mini Parks design services (5-0)
• Approved funding for Portola Park lighting survey, SVUSD Kids Factory, Kiwanis signage, and 9/11 anniversary (5-0)
• Approved $16,000 contract with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce (5-0)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review several financial reports and audits. The body will discuss recommendations for the city's target and minimum reserve levels for the 2021-2023 Operating Budget and review draft updates to the Master Fee Schedule.

• 2021 General Fund Reserve Risk Analysis for 2021-2023 Operating Budget
• Draft updates to the Master Fee Schedule
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 Audit Engagement presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
• Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs report for June 30, 2020
• Measure M2 Local Fair Share Audit Report for June 30, 2020

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss an agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The body is also considering declaring the property at 23742 El Toro Rd. as surplus land. Other items include traffic signal synchronization and various professional service amendments.

• Agreement with County of Orange for Law Enforcement Services (FY 2021-22)
• Declaration of surplus land at 23742 El Toro Rd. (APN: 617-064-01)
• Caltrans Cooperative Agreements for traffic signal synchronization on Portola Parkway, Santa Margarita Parkway, and Alton Parkway
• Professional services amendments for MRW & Associates, Theresa Dobbs, Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Enterprise License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for ArcGIS software

The City Council approved a contract with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services, passing unanimously. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including traffic signal synchronization agreements with Caltrans, a surplus property declaration, and various service agreements. A motion to oppose SB 760 regarding State Route 241 expansion failed, and the council did not take a position on the bill.

• Approved OCSD law enforcement services contract (unanimous)
• Approved Caltrans traffic signal synchronization agreements for Portola/Santa Margarita and Alton Parkways (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment with MRW & Associates for CCA consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment with Theresa Dobbs for housing rehabilitation consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment with Great Scott Tree Service for tree maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for auditing services (unanimous)
• Declared 23742 El Toro Rd. surplus property under AB 1486 (unanimous)
• Motion to oppose SB 760 (SR 241 expansion) failed 2-3

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is meeting to consider a second amendment to a professional services agreement. This agreement concerns the administration of local housing and paint grant programs.

• Second Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Theresa Dobbs (dba Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services) for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Neighborhood Pride Paint Grant Program

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting and unanimously approved a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Theresa Dobbs (dba Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services) for administration of the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Neighborhood Pride Paint Grant Program. The mayor was authorized to sign the amendment with city clerk attestation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved second amendment to professional services agreement with Theresa Dobbs for housing rehabilitation consulting (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign amendment with city clerk attestation

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is conducting a special meeting to review several long-term financial and strategic documents. Discussions include the city's seven-year business plan, user fee updates, and reserve risk analysis. The council will also review land use trends and proposed operating budgets.

• Review of updated 7-year Strategic Business Plan
• Discussion of Master Fee Schedule update
• 2021 General Fund Reserve Risk Analysis
• Presentation on land use trends and retail opportunities by Kosmont Companies
• Proposed Capital Improvement Projects Plan 2021-2028

The City Council held a budget workshop and received presentations on the strategic plan, user fees, risk reserve, land use trends, capital projects, and the proposed 2021-2023 operating budget. No formal votes were taken, but consensus was reached to support two additional summer concerts, provide $2,000 in seed money for a reading literacy program, and proceed with public outreach on outdoor lighting at Portola Park. The council deferred decisions on rejoining ACC-OC, Kids Factory, and the Chamber of Commerce funding request to future meetings.

• Consensus to add two summer concerts in the park
• Consensus to provide $2,000 seed money for Reading Literacy Program
• Consensus to proceed with public outreach for outdoor lighting at Portola Park
• Deferred decision on rejoining ACC-OC to midyear
• Deferred Kids Factory discussion to June 1, 2021 meeting
• Requested staff summary of Chamber contract before considering additional $12,000

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance to amend the Lake Forest Municipal Code. The action involves repealing existing city regulations regarding marijuana testing labs and determining if the ordinance is exempt from CEQA requirements.

• Ordinance to repeal city marijuana testing lab regulations
• Amendment of Lake Forest Municipal Code sections 5.42.010, 9.10.013, and 9.72.090

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council repeal the city's marijuana testing lab regulations, with an amendment asking the council to review non-conforming use statutes to ease impacts on the two existing permittees, including allowing expansion, rebuilding after disasters, and clarifying discontinued use. The motion passed 5-0.

• Approved motion to recommend repealing marijuana testing lab regulations (5-0)
• Amended motion to request City Council review non-conforming use statutes for permittees
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Community Services Commission Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to discuss recreation reports and approve a new sports tournament packet. The body will also recognize a local landscape services provider.

• Recognition of Brightview Landscape Services
• Approval of the new Sports Tournament Packet
• Review of the April 2021 Recreation Report
• Approval of April 7, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several maintenance contract amendments and the FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The body will also discuss the 2021 Fourth of July Celebration and the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach programs.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $3,663,948.58
• First Amendment to traffic signal maintenance agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions
• Second Amendment to graffiti removal and steam cleaning agreement with Superior Property Services, Inc.
• FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• Annual review of development agreements for USA Portola Properties, LLC, Landsea Holdings, KB Homes, Lennar Homes, and Shea Homes

The City Council approved a 4th of July celebration with a concert and extended fireworks (4/1), and extended the non-profit park rental pilot program with the Boys and Girls Club through the summer, including a friendly amendment to explore a brick-and-mortar location (4/0). The council also opposed Senate Bill 9 and deferred discussion on AB 760 to a future meeting (5/0).

• Approved 4th of July celebration with concert and 20-23 minute fireworks display (4/1)
• Extended Boys and Girls Club park rental pilot program through summer, with amendment to seek brick-and-mortar location (4/0)
• Opposed Senate Bill 9 and tabled AB 760 discussion to future meeting (5/0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-9 and 11-13, including warrant register of $3,663,948.58 (5/0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for submission to HUD
• Approved annual review of development agreements, finding Baldwin, Landsea, KB, Lennar, and Shea in good faith compliance (5/0)
• Approved Second Amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions for traffic signal maintenance
• Approved Second Amendment with Superior Property Services for graffiti removal and steam cleaning

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission is reviewing two cooperative agreements with Caltrans for signal synchronization projects. The body is also reviewing monthly service requests and street sweeping restrictions.

• Cooperative Agreement No. 12-810 for Portola Parkway / Santa Margarita Parkway Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
• Cooperative Agreement No. 12-812 for Alton Parkway Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
• Parkwood Estates II Homeowner’s Association street sweeping parking restrictions
• Monthly Ask Lake Forest (ALF) summary report of traffic and parking service requests

The Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously approved the monthly ALF summary report and the April 5, 2021 meeting minutes. It recommended two Caltrans cooperative agreements for traffic signal synchronization projects on Portola/Santa Margarita and Alton Parkways to the City Council. The Commission tabled the Parkwood Estates II street sweeping parking restrictions item for two to three months, directing staff to educate residents with postcards and place temporary 'No Parking' signs.

• Approved monthly ALF summary report (5-0)
• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended Caltrans Cooperative Agreement No. 12-810 for Portola/Santa Margarita signal synchronization to City Council (5-0)
• Recommended Caltrans Cooperative Agreement No. 12-812 for Alton Parkway signal synchronization to City Council (5-0)
• Tabled Parkwood Estates II street sweeping parking restrictions for 2-3 months (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a mid-year budget review and an amendment for street maintenance services. The agenda also includes presentations on wildfire mitigation and health care updates.

• First Amendment to the Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for street maintenance services
• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• First Amendment to Franchise Agreement with CR&R, Inc. for waste and recycling services
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 mid-year budget review resolution
• Wildfire mitigation plan presentation by Southern California Edison

The City Council approved the FY 2020-21 mid-year budget review, including funding for Barker Ranch Dog Park gates, and approved the CDBG FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan. They also approved the first amendment to the CR&R solid waste franchise agreement and the first amendment to the Charles Abbott Associates street maintenance agreement. Item 12 (Age Well Services letter agreement) was pulled from the agenda for future consideration.

• Approved FY 2020-21 mid-year budget with Barker Ranch Dog Park gate funding (4-0)
• Approved CDBG FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved first amendment to CR&R solid waste franchise agreement (4-0)
• Approved first amendment to Charles Abbott Associates street maintenance agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-11 (4-0, Pequeño abstained on item 9)
• Pulled item 12 (Age Well Services letter agreement) from agenda
• Nominated Mayor Pro Tem Pequeño as SCAG delegate and Council Member Cirbo as alternate (4-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two use permits for commercial properties. The body will also receive a first-quarter 2021 code enforcement activity report.

• Use Permit 01-20-5331 to convert a 64,413 sq. ft. industrial building into a 107,990+/- sq. ft. self-storage facility at 25242 Arctic Ocean Drive
• Use Permit 02-21-5403 for Guidepost Montessori school with capacity for 64 children at 26592 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 100
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the first quarter of 2021

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved two use permits at its April 8, 2021 meeting. The first allowed conversion of an existing industrial building at 25242 Arctic Ocean Drive into a 107,990 sq. ft. self-storage facility with about 635 units, including adoption of a mitigated negative declaration. The second approved a use permit for Guidepost Montessori, an educational institution for up to 64 children at 26592 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 100. Both motions passed 5-0. The commission also received the first quarter 2021 code enforcement activity report and approved the February 4, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved use permit 01-20-5331 for Lock & Leave Self-Storage at 25242 Arctic Ocean Drive, including mitigated negative declaration (5-0)
• Approved use permit 02-21-5403 for Guidepost Montessori at 26592 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 100 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed first quarter 2021 code enforcement activity report

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will receive an update regarding the next set of parks scheduled for renovation under the Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan. The commission will also review the March 2021 recreation report and discuss community services fee updates.

• Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan update for Borrego Overlook, Rancho Serrano, Regency, Sundowner, and Vintage Parks
• March 2021 Recreation Report
• Community Services Fee Update

The Commission approved the March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0) and received informational updates on the Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan, the March 2021 Recreation Report, and a Community Services fee update. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were informational or procedural.

• Approved March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several routine items including a warrant register of $3,216,412.28 and the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report. Discussion includes community choice aggregation education and potential contract awards for mixed-use zoning updates.

• Approval of a $3,216,412.28 warrant register
• Adoption of Ordinance 346 regarding Community Choice Aggregation
• Contract award of $120,000 to SWA Group for Mixed-Use Zoning Code updates
• Acceptance of public improvements and release of bonds for Meritage Homes Tract 17810
• Submission of the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The Lake Forest City Council approved a $120,000 contract with SWA Group for mixed-use zoning code updates, adopted Ordinance 346 repealing the prior community choice aggregation ordinance, and approved $20,500 for CCA education and outreach. The council also approved the consent calendar items, including the warrant register and several minutes, and pulled the June 2, 2020 minutes for future review.

• Approved $120,000 contract to SWA Group for mixed-use zoning code updates.
• Adopted Ordinance 346, repealing Ordinance 341 on community choice aggregation.
• Approved $20,500 for CCA outreach: $9,000 for flash vote surveys, $4,000 for Leaflet insert, $7,500 for postcard mailing.
• Approved consent calendar items 1-3 and 5-9, including warrant register of $3,216,412.28.
• Pulled item 4 (June 2, 2020 minutes) for future council consideration.
• Accepted Meritage Homes improvements and authorized bond releases for Tract 17810.
• Authorized staff to submit 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report to state agencies.
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 as submitted.

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will meet to receive a final report on the El Toro Road Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. The body will also review the monthly ALF summary report and minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.

• El Toro Road Traffic Signal Synchronization Project final report
• Monthly ALF summary report
• Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission met on April 5, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting and the monthly ALF summary report. The commission also received and filed the final report on the El Toro Road Traffic Signal Synchronization Project after a presentation by the Traffic Engineering Manager. Both motions passed 3-0, with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the consent calendar, including the March 1, 2021 meeting minutes and the monthly ALF summary report, by a 3-0 vote.
• Received and filed the El Toro Road Traffic Signal Synchronization Project Final Report, by a 3-0 vote.

City Council Strategic Planning Workshop Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a special workshop to discuss the city's long-term planning. The body will provide staff with advice regarding the 2021-2028 Strategic Plan Update.

• 2021-2028 Strategic Plan Update Workshop

The City Council held a special strategic planning workshop to gather direction for the 2021-2028 Strategic Plan. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session focused on reviewing resident survey results, demographic trends, and a SWOT exercise to guide future staff work. The council discussed upcoming items like redistricting, the Housing Element, and the city budget.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Reviewed resident satisfaction survey results and demographic trends
• Conducted SWOT exercise to inform mission and vision statement updates
• Discussed upcoming items: redistricting, Housing Element, community choice aggregation, and two-year operating budget

Joint Commission Strategic Planning Workshop Special Meeting

The Community Services, Planning, and Traffic and Parking Commissions are meeting for a strategic planning workshop. They will review resident survey results and financial overviews to provide input on the city's mission, vision, and goals. This feedback will be shared with the City Council for the adoption of the 2021-2028 Strategic Plan.

• Review of 2021-2028 Strategic Plan Mission and Vision statements
• Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) exercise regarding city goals
• Discussion of the city's transition to a two-year operating budget
• Review of Resident and Business Satisfaction Survey results

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several landscape maintenance contract amendments and a large service award. The body will also discuss the 'Clean Lake Forest' program, crossing guard services, and the potential repeal of an ordinance regarding marijuana testing labs.

• Award of $3,600,000 contract to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for Building and Safety Services
• Discussion of repealing Ordinance 331 regarding marijuana testing lab permits in industrial zoning districts
• Notice of completion for the Portola Park project (PW 2017-16) by Kasa Construction, Inc.
• Contract amendments for landscape maintenance with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. and Nieves Landscape, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize agents for FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security

The City Council voted unanimously to repeal Ordinance No. 331, which allowed marijuana testing labs in certain industrial zones, despite public comments both for and against. The Council also voted to make no changes to the crossing guard program, with a friendly amendment to work with the school district on costs. Additionally, the Council approved a $3.6 million contract for building and safety services and endorsed a community clean-up program.

• Approved consent calendar items 5-16, including contract amendments for landscape maintenance and a $3.6 million building and safety services contract with Interwest Consulting Group.
• Approved a motion to formally endorse the Community Clean Up program and co-sponsor one or two events per year.
• Approved a motion to make no changes to the crossing guard program, with a request to work with the school district on costs.
• Adopted an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 331, which allowed marijuana testing labs in certain industrial zones.
• Directed the City Attorney to file civil actions against three illegal businesses at 22722 Center Drive, 26439 Rancho Parkway, and 20651 Lake Forest Drive.
• Approved a Notice of Completion for the Portola Park project, authorizing the release of retention funds.
• Approved a fifth amendment to the agreement with Ardurra, Inc. for on-call municipal engineering services, extending the contract two months at no additional cost.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing signature for federal financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.

(Cancelled) Joint Commission Strategic Planning Workshop

The Joint Commission is holding a special workshop to provide input to the City Council regarding the 2021-2028 Strategic Plan Update.

• Discussion of 2021-2028 Strategic Plan Update

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review a recreation report and provide feedback on activities for a 30th anniversary celebration. The meeting also includes staff program updates and commendations for former commission members.

• Commendation for 2020 Chair Loretta Herrin
• Commendation for prior Commissioner Lisa Porter
• Community Services staff program update
• February 2021 Recreation Report
• 30th Anniversary Celebration activity feedback

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, including the February 3, 2021 minutes, by a 5-0 vote. The meeting included commendations for outgoing members, staff updates on pandemic-era recreation programs, and discussions about the 4th of July Parade and the City's 30th Anniversary celebration. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including February 3, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2021 Legislative Platform and review various city policies. The body is also considering an ordinance to repeal the Community Choice Aggregation program and approving a warrant register for over $3.2 million.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $3,287,795.05
• Proposed repeal of Ordinance No. 341 regarding the Community Choice Aggregation program
• Notice of completion for neighborhood park renovations at Cherry Park (PW 2017-17C)
• Adoption of a revised classification plan and compensation schedule for FY 2020-2021
• Submission of the Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the state

The City Council adopted an ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 341, continuing the city's withdrawal from the Orange County Power Authority, with a 4-1 vote (Mayor Voigts dissenting). The motion also included community outreach and education on energy choices. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $3,287,795.05 warrant register, and adopted the Legislative Platform with amendments.

• Adopted ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 341, withdrawing from Orange County Power Authority (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-6, including warrant register of $3,287,795.05 (unanimous, Moatazedi abstained on Gas Company warrant)
• Adopted Legislative Platform with amendments to items 6 and 9 (unanimous)
• Approved annual review of City Council policies as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Annual Housing Element Progress Report to state (consent)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Cherry Park renovations, Lehman Construction (consent)

Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting (Due to technical difficulties, the meeting video does not have audio)

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss a citywide traffic collision analysis and a Limited Scope Crossing Guard Study. The body will also select a Chair and Vice Chair and review departmental updates.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review
• Review of Limited Scope Crossing Guard Study for recommendation to City Council
• Public Works Department Quarterly Update (October through December 2020)
• Monthly ALF Summary Report

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council keep the current crossing guard program intact for this school year and conduct a comprehensive study after schools reopen with normal attendance, with results to be reviewed by the Commission before Council consideration. The Commission also elected Jim Richert as Chair and Benjamin Yu as Vice Chair for 2021, and approved the consent calendar items and the Public Works quarterly update.

• Elected Jim Richert as Chair for 2021 (unanimous 5-0).
• Elected Benjamin Yu as Vice Chair for 2021 (unanimous 5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar items: meeting minutes of November 30, 2020, and the Monthly ALF Summary Report (unanimous 5-0).
• Approved the Public Works Department Quarterly Update for October through December 2020 (unanimous 5-0).
• Recommended to City Council to keep the current crossing guard program intact this school year and conduct a comprehensive study after schools reopen, with results to be brought back to the Commission (unanimous 5-0).

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to receive and file the city's audit reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, and quarterly financial reports for the first and second quarters of FY 2020-21. Independent auditors CliftonLarsenAllen LLP reported no significant findings, difficulties, or adjustments.

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ended June 30, 2020
• Lake Forest Housing Authority Annual Financial Report
• Air Quality Improvement Special Revenue Fund Financial Report
• Gann Limit Letter regarding appropriation limit calculations
• Quarterly Financial Reports for Q1 and Q2 of FY 2020-21

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 345 concerning camping on public property and the use of the Civic Center. The meeting also includes presentations on COVID-19, energy rates, and community choice aggregation.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 345 regarding camping on public property and use of the Civic Center
• Presentation from Mission Hospital on COVID-19 current events
• Presentation from Southern California Edison regarding the Green Rate Program
• Presentation from MRW regarding Community Choice Aggregation feasibility study results
• Proclamation declaring February 21-27, 2021, as National Engineers Week

The City Council voted 4-1 to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), with Mayor Voigts dissenting. The motion also directed staff to consider alternatives such as the Cal Choice plan or a city-owned energy authority, and to work with an ad hoc committee on community outreach. The council also approved the consent calendar, including Ordinance No. 345 on camping and civic center use, and received a presentation from Mission Hospital on COVID-19.

• Approved motion to withdraw from OCPA and consider alternatives (4-1, Voigts dissenting)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-11 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 345 amending camping and civic center use rules
• Approved proclamation for National Engineers Week (Feb 21-27, 2021)
• Approved minutes from June 16, 2020, Aug 18, 2020, and Feb 2, 2021 meetings
• Received Mission Hospital COVID-19 presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed SCE Green Rate program presentation
• Approved certificates of recognition for outgoing commissioners

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for the Saddleback Community Church worship center. The body will also reorganize its officers and receive a quarterly public works update.

• Site Development Permit 12-20-5394 for roll-up window modifications at Saddleback Community Church
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update (October through December 2020)
• Selection and reorganization of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Review of the 2021 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved Site Development Permit 12-20-5394 for Saddleback Community Church to modify roll-up windows on its worship center building. The commission also approved the consent calendar, reappointed Francisco Barajas as Chair and Mark Armando as Vice Chair for 2021, and received a quarterly update from Public Works.

• Approved Site Development Permit 12-20-5394 for Saddleback Church roll-up window modification (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including December 3, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0, Villwock abstaining)
• Reappointed Francisco Barajas as 2021 Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Armando as 2021 Planning Commission Vice Chair (5-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. The meeting also includes reviews of public works projects, community programming, and the 2020 recreation report.

• Selection of Commission Chair
• Selection of Commission Vice Chair
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update (October through December 2020)
• OC Health Care Agency StigmaFree OC Mental Health Initiative
• 2020 Recreation Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding camping and nighttime use of the Civic Center. The body is also deciding on construction contracts for neighborhood parks and pavement repairs, as well as potential ballot measures for community energy aggregation.

• Contract award of $1,264,272.62 to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. for Darrin, Montbury, and Pebble Creek Park renovations
• Contract change order of $478,400 to American Asphalt South, Inc. for pavement repairs in Portola Hills and on Trabuco Road
• Proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 13.20 and 13.28 regarding camping on public property and Civic Center use
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $4,022,748.29
• Discussion on adding a Community Choice Aggregation ballot measure for the November 9, 2021 election

The City Council approved a $1,264,272.62 construction contract for renovations at Darrin, Montbury, and Pebble Creek Parks, and a $478,400 change order for additional pavement repairs. It also introduced an ordinance amending civic center night-use regulations, made commission appointments, and postponed the Community Choice Aggregation ballot measure to a special meeting on February 12, 2021.

• Approved $1,264,272.62 park renovation contract to Horizons Construction (5-0)
• Approved $478,400 change order for pavement repairs (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending civic center night-use rules (5-0)
• Appointed Jolene Fuentes, Jordan Villwock to Planning Commission
• Appointed Victor Scherr, Kelly Gould to Community Services Commission
• Appointed James Fouste, Gerardo Camarena, Vladimir Anderson to Traffic and Parking Commission
• Postponed CCA ballot measure to special meeting Feb 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved sending questions to OCPA CEO and staff (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss updates to the municipal code regarding accessory structures, dwelling units, and marijuana testing labs. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning, Traffic and Parking, and Community Services Commissions.

• Ordinance No. 342: Adds a 16-foot height limit for detached accessory structures outside required setbacks
• Ordinance No. 343: Amends municipal code related to accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance No. 344: Amends municipal code sections 5.42.090 and 5.42.100 regarding marijuana testing labs
• Appointments to the Planning, Traffic and Parking, and Community Services Commissions
• Closed session regarding property negotiations for 14155 Bake Parkway, Irvine, CA

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss implementing a community choice aggregation program and updating municipal codes regarding accessory structures and dwelling units. The body is also reviewing permits for marijuana testing labs and approving a design contract for a mini park.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 341 to implement a community choice aggregation program and create the Orange County Power Authority
• Award of $71,162 design contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. for the Arbors Mini Park
• Proposed 16-foot height limit for detached accessory structures and 35-foot height limit for certain attached ADUs
• Approval of a $2,463,454.61 warrant register
• Review of marijuana testing lab permits and related municipal code amendments

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 341, authorizing implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation program and execution of a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). The motion passed 4-1 with Council Member Tettemer dissenting. The Council also approved several consent calendar items, including a design contract for Arbors Mini Park and a warrant register of $2,463,454.61.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 341 authorizing Community Choice Aggregation program and OCPA joint powers agreement (4-1)
• Approved $71,162 design contract with RJM Design Group for Arbors Mini Park (consent calendar)
• Approved warrant register of $2,463,454.61 (4-0, Moatazedi recused)
• Approved First Amendment with Tait & Associates for street and traffic on-call engineering services (consent calendar)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance adding 16-foot height limit for detached accessory structures (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance increasing max height of second-story attached ADUs to 35 feet (5-0)
• Approved street names for The Meadows residential development (5-0)
• Substitute motion passed to review or repeal marijuana testing lab ordinance at March 16, 2021 meeting (5-0)