Lake Forest public meetings in 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a five-year housing plan and grant application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program. They will also discuss directing a consultant study on the impacts of large-scale warehouse and distribution facilities. Consent items include a $2.24M increase to a building services contract and a new emergency communications agreement.

• Public hearing on Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) five-year plan and grant application
• Directing staff to procure a consultant to study impacts of large warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing uses
• First Amendment to Interwest Consulting Group agreement for building and safety services, increasing compensation by $2,240,000 to $5,840,000
• Award of $69,405 contract to Transtech Engineers for Senior Center Patio Shade Structure construction inspection
• Approval of Everbridge Nixle 360 emergency communications services agreement for up to five years

The City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo as Mayor and Council Member Tettemer as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. The Council also approved several service contracts and directed staff to study industrial warehousing impacts.

• Selected Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo as Mayor and Council Member Tettemer as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $2,240,000 compensation increase for Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. building and safety services (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a zoning ordinance amendment regarding warehousing/distribution uses and conduct an industrial area study (4-1)
• Approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) plan and grant application (5-0)
• Awarded $69,405 contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Senior Center patio shade structure inspection
• Awarded investment advisory and management services contract to Chandler Asset Management (5-0)
• Approved sole-source Master Service Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for Nixle 360 emergency communications
• Ended virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361 as no renewed findings of a state of emergency were made

Planning Commission Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B; a site development permit for a Kinder Care daycare center at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100; and a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the November 3, 2022 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Use Permit 10-22-5572 for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B in Aspan Plaza Center
• Site Development Permit 05-22-5534 for a Kinder Care child daycare center with outdoor play areas at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100
• Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan recommended for City Council adoption
• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved permits for a massage establishment and a child daycare center. The Commission also recommended that the City Council adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan.

• Approved Use Permit 10-22-5572 for a massage establishment at 22706 Aspan St, Suite 703B (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit 05-22-5534 for Kinder Care daycare at 21791 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt the Third Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting (Due to technical difficulties, the meeting video does not have audio)

The Community Services Commission will receive and file an overview of the Performing Arts Center's first-year activities. The consent calendar includes approval of November 2022 meeting minutes and a report on Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. Discussion items include a pickleball update and the November 2022 recreation report.

• Overview of the Performing Arts Center first-year activities (receive and file)
• Minutes of November 2022 Community Services Commission meeting (approve)
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (receive and file)
• Pickleball update (receive and file)
• November 2022 recreation report (receive and file)

The Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the November 2022 meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. Members received updates on Performing Arts Center activities, pickleball court restriping at Rimgate Park, and November recreation reports.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Lake Forest Housing Authority

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will vote on authorizing staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The report details revenues, expenditures, and activities related to the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund, which had a balance of $997,600 as of June 30, 2022. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2022.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 annual report for state housing fund compliance
• Housing Asset Fund balance reported at $997,600 as of June 30, 2022
• Administrative costs of $42,173 were below the $223,400 cap
• No excess surplus found; unencumbered balance was $1,021,557
• Report covers housing assets transferred from the former redevelopment agency

The Housing Authority authorized staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Authorized submission of FY 2021-22 Redevelopment/Housing Successor Entity Annual Report (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 election results and administer the oath of office to newly elected members Mark Tettemer (District 4), Scott Voigts (District 3), and Benjamin Yu (District 2). The council will also consider awarding a $4.85 million street maintenance contract, approving a second amendment for Flock Group automatic license plate reader cameras, and adopting the 2023 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.

• Certify November 8, 2022 general municipal election results and install newly elected council members
• Award $4,850,529.46 contract to Charles Abbott & Associates for street maintenance and engineering support services
• Approve second amendment to agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate reader cameras
• Approve $4,581,649.96 warrant register
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments

The City Council certified the November 2022 election results and seated new members. The council approved several service contracts and directed staff to revise the City's Investment Policy and proceed with a citywide street name sign project.

• Approved certification of November 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
• Approved warrant register in the amount of $4,581,649.96 (5-0)
• Awarded $4,850,529.46 street maintenance contract to Charles Abbott & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved telephone equipment agreements with Vonage Business, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved additional services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate reader cameras (5-0)
• Directed staff to revise Investment Policy to allow for an active management advisory firm (5-0)
• Approved neighborhood street name sign design and solicitation of bids (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for first reading to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Codes (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will receive a commendation for outgoing Chair Benjamin Yu, view a demonstration of a new permit parking website, and receive routine reports including meeting minutes, a Public Works quarterly update, and an ALF summary report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Commendation for 2022 Traffic and Parking Commission Chair Benjamin Yu
• Demonstration of the new permit parking website
• Minutes of the November 7, 2022 special meeting
• Public Works Department quarterly update July to September 2022
• ALF summary report

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022, special meeting. The body also received and filed the Public Works Department quarterly update and the monthly ALF summary report.

• Approved November 7, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved Public Works Department quarterly update July to September 2022 (4-0)
• Approved monthly ALF summary report (4-0)

Special Meeting of the Audit Committee

The Lake Forest Audit Committee will discuss transitioning the city's investment portfolio to active management by an advisory firm. The committee will also receive and file several financial reports, including quarterly reports for Q4 FY 2021-22 and Q1 FY 2022-23, a sales tax update, and a capital improvement projects carry forward.

• Discussion on transitioning to active management of the city's investment portfolio by an advisory firm
• Quarterly Financial Report for Q4 FY 2021-22
• Quarterly Financial Report for Q1 FY 2022-23
• 2022-23 Non-Personnel Carry Over Appropriations
• 2022-23 Capital Improvement Projects Carry Forward

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest LLC for a citywide fiber optic system. Other action items include an update on solid waste procurement, adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Codes, and a second reading of an ordinance regulating e-bikes and open flames on public property. The consent calendar includes a $340,000 property acquisition for a roadway easement and a $30,810 trauma intervention services contract.

• Nonexclusive Public Franchise Agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest LLC for citywide fiber optic deployment
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 358 regulating e-bikes and prohibiting open flames on public property
• Acquisition of a portion of a parcel at Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road/Irvine Boulevard from Southern California Edison for $340,000
• Award of a three-year $30,810 agreement to Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County for support services
• Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Codes with a public hearing scheduled for December 6, 2022

The City Council approved a nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest, LLC for city-wide fiber optic deployment. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 358 regarding e-bike regulations and authorized a $340,000 land acquisition from Southern California Edison. Several other items, including building standards codes, were postponed or introduced for first reading.

• Approved nonexclusive public franchise agreement with SiFi Networks Lake Forest, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 358 regulating e-bikes and updating municipal code
• Authorized $340,000 payment to Southern California Edison for roadway and construction easements
• Awarded $30,810 three-year agreement to Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County
• Approved second amendment for wildlife mitigation and pond maintenance at Veterans Park
• Approved notice of completion for slurry seal project Zone F (PW 2021-05A)
• Postponed first reading of 2022 California Building Standards Codes to December 6, 2022 (4-0)
• Introduced for first reading an ordinance for summary nuisance abatement procedures (3-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss the 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review, and consider implementing signing and striping enhancements at Serrano Road and Winding Way based on a multi-way stop control warrant analysis. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and receipt of an ALF summary report.

• Review of 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review
• Serrano Road – Lake Vista Drive to Winding Way – Multi-Way Stop Control Warrant Analysis with recommended signing and striping enhancements
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file ALF Summary Report

The Commission approved signing and striping enhancements at the intersection of Serrano Road and Winding Way. Members also reviewed the 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and the monthly ALF summary report.

• Approved signing and striping enhancements at Serrano Road and Winding Way (4-0)
• Received and filed Serrano Road Multi-Way Stop Control Warrant Analysis Study (4-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed monthly ALF summary report (4-0)
• Received and filed 2021 Annual Traffic Collision Analysis and Review (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a use permit and alcohol license for Onyx Golf, an indoor commercial recreation facility at 20996 Bake Parkway, and a site development permit for an outdoor dining venue at 23742 El Toro Road, which has been removed from the agenda for further analysis. The commission will also receive a code enforcement activity report for the third quarter of 2022 and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Use Permit 08-22-5559 and PCN 09-22-5568 for Onyx Golf indoor recreation with beer service at 20996 Bake Parkway, #100-106
• Site Development Permit 05-22-5532 for a 2,985 sq ft outdoor dining venue at 23742 El Toro Road, removed from agenda for additional analysis
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for third quarter of 2022
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved a use permit and alcohol license for Onyx Golf at 20996 Bake Parkway. One site development permit for an outdoor dining venue was removed from the agenda for further staff evaluation.

• Approved Use Permit 08-22-5559 and PCN 09-22-5568 for Onyx Golf indoor recreation and Type 40 beer service (5-0)
• Approved categorical exemption for UP 08-22-5507/PCN 09-22-5568 (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Removed Site Development Permit 05-22-5532 for 'The Gardens' outdoor dining venue from the agenda
• Received and filed the Third Quarter 2022 Code Enforcement Activity Report

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive and file a quarterly update on Public Works projects from July to September 2022. Other items include approving September meeting minutes, receiving Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, and a September-October recreation report.

• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for July-September 2022
• Minutes of the September 2022 Community Services Commission meeting
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets report
• September and October 2022 Recreation Report

The Community Services Commission approved the September 2022 meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets via a unanimous consent calendar vote. The meeting primarily consisted of staff updates regarding public works, recreation programming, and city events.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to regulate e-bikes and update various municipal code sections, and authorizing an affordable senior housing covenant with Meadows Seniors LP. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3.9 million warrant register, a $354,760 contract for Portola Park lighting, and a $142,650 agreement for resident and business satisfaction surveys. The council will also hold closed sessions on existing and anticipated litigation.

• First reading of ordinance regulating e-bikes and updating municipal code (Titles 2, 12, 13)
• Authorize affordable senior housing covenant and promissory note with Meadows Seniors LP
• Award $354,760 construction contract to Delta Electric LLC for Portola Park Lighting Project
• Approve $3,923,469.65 warrant register
• Award $142,650 agreement with True North Research Inc. for 2023-2027 satisfaction surveys

The City Council approved a warrant register for $3,923,469.65 and awarded a $354,760 construction contract for Portola Park lighting. Council also authorized a senior housing covenant and introduced an ordinance regarding open flames and municipal code updates. A proposed temporary parking resolution on Portola Parkway was withdrawn.

• Approved warrant register in the amount of $3,923,469.65 (5-0)
• Awarded $354,760 construction contract for Portola Park Lighting to Delta Electric, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $142,650 agreement to True North Research Inc. for resident and business satisfaction surveys (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Affordable Senior Housing Covenant and Promissory Note (5-0)
• Introduced for first reading ordinance prohibiting open flames on public property and making municipal code refinements (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to agreement with Carlson Strategic Land Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Withdrew proposed resolution for temporary on-street parking on Portola Parkway
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss options to address impacts from warehousing and distribution facilities, including directing a consultant study and considering a moratorium. They will also consider a cooperative agreement for traffic signal synchronization on Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard, and approve a final tract map for a 25.761-acre single-family subdivision at Glenn Ranch and Saddleback Ranch roads.

• Discussion of possible moratorium on large-scale warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing uses
• Cooperative Agreement No. C22632 with OCTA for Bake Parkway/Rockfield Boulevard traffic signal synchronization project
• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 19138 for an 83-lot single-family subdivision on 25.761 acres at Glenn Ranch and Saddleback Ranch roads
• Authorization to apply for OCTA Measure M2 grant for Irvine Boulevard/Trabuco Road corridor improvement project
• Subdivision improvement bonds totaling $2,972,808.03 from USA Portola East, LLC

The City Council voted 3-2 to have staff return in 60 days with a public engagement survey and update on industrial applications, rather than impose an immediate moratorium on warehouse and distribution facility uses. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including a traffic signal synchronization agreement, a final tract map for 83 single-family lots, and a grant application for the Irvine Boulevard/Trabuco Road corridor project. A motion for a 45-day moratorium failed to gain a second, and no other substantive decisions were made on the warehouse issue.

• Approved consent calendar items 2-7 (5-0), with Council Member Tettemer opposing item 3 (virtual meeting extension)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement C22632 with OCTA for Bake Parkway/Rockfield Blvd traffic signal synchronization
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 19138 for 83 single-family lots at Glenn Ranch and Saddleback Ranch roads
• Accepted subdivision bonds totaling $2,972,808.03 from USA Portola East, LLC
• Adopted resolution to apply for Measure M2 funding for Irvine Boulevard/Trabuco Road corridor improvements
• Voted 3-2 to have staff return in 60 days with public engagement and update on industrial applications, instead of a moratorium
• Motion for a 45-day moratorium on warehouse uses failed (no second)
• Motion to suspend all current industrial applications failed (no second)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss programs to mitigate catalytic converter theft and a community card agreement with Yiftee, Inc. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and routine financial reports.

• Proposed Catalytic Converter Painting and Etching Program and Shield Program
• Contract with Willdan Financial Services for $66,000 for Development Impact Fee Study Services
• Community Card Customer Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. and $10,000 agreement with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $3,758,745.93
• Purchase of an LED sign board

The City Council approved a Community Card Customer Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. to launch a gift card program, including buy-one-get-one promotions, and authorized a $10,000 agreement with the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce. They also approved a catalytic converter painting/etching program and a shield program to deter theft, along with an LED sign board purchase. Both actions required budget amendments. The consent calendar was approved 4-0, including a $60,000 contract for a development impact fee study.

• Approved Community Card Customer Agreement with Yiftee, Inc. for gift card program (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Adopted budget amendment for gift card program (4-0)
• Approved Catalytic Converter Painting and Etching Program (4-0)
• Approved Catalytic Converter Shield Program (4-0)
• Approved LED sign board purchase (4-0)
• Adopted budget amendment for catalytic converter programs (4-0)
• Approved $60,000 contract with Willdan Financial Services for development impact fee study (consent)

Special Meeting of the Lake Forest Housing Authority

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to address routine administrative matters. The body will consider renewing findings to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Renewal of findings to continue virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2022
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022

The Housing Authority held a special meeting with four members present and Vice Chair Cirbo absent. The board approved the consent calendar, which included renewing findings to continue virtual meetings under AB 361 and approving minutes from four prior meetings. No public comments were offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Renewed findings to continue virtual meetings under AB 361
• Approved minutes of Dec 7, 2021 special meeting
• Approved minutes of Jun 7, 2022 special meeting
• Approved minutes of Jun 21, 2022 special meeting
• Approved minutes of Aug 16, 2022 special meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several routine consent items and hold public hearings regarding development agreements and tax-exempt bond financing for a senior apartment project. The agenda includes major infrastructure contracts and property acquisitions.

• Award $1,874,629.28 contract to MMG Engineering, Inc. for El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway intersection improvements
• Acquisition of a portion of APN 837-462-01 from the County of Orange for $13,500
• Public hearing regarding tax-exempt bond financing for The Meadows Senior Apartments project
• Annual review of development agreements for Baldwin, Landsea, KB Homes, Lennar, Shea Homes, and Toll Brothers West, Inc.
• Agreement with Geographics for graphic design services totaling $70,087.50

The City Council approved a $1,874,629.28 contract with MMG Engineering, Inc. for El Toro Road & Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway intersection improvements. The council also authorized the city manager to respond to two Orange County Grand Jury reports, approved a property acquisition from the County of Orange for $13,500, and adopted Ordinance No. 357 regarding reasonable accommodations. All other consent calendar items were approved, and the council conducted annual reviews of development agreements and approved tax-exempt bond financing for a 65-unit senior affordable housing project.

• Awarded $1,874,629.28 contract to MMG Engineering for intersection improvements (5-0)
• Authorized city manager to respond to two Orange County Grand Jury reports (4-1)
• Approved $13,500 property acquisition from County of Orange at El Toro Road and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkway (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 357 repealing Chapter 9.224 and adding Chapter 1.18 on reasonable accommodations (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to street maintenance contract with Charles Abbott Associates (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to on-call traffic modeling support contract with Stantec Consulting Services (5-0)
• Found six developers in good faith compliance with development agreements (5-0)
• Approved tax-exempt bond financing for 65-unit Meadows Senior Apartments (5-0)

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss a request for on-street parking on Portola Parkway from Paloma to the end of the roadway. The body will also receive an award for a highway safety project and review several departmental reports.

• On-street parking request for Portola Parkway from Paloma to end of roadway
• Award from American Society of Civil Engineers for Santiago Canyon Road Highway Safety Improvement Project
• Public Works Department quarterly update (January to March 2022)
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department report
• Monthly ALF summary report

The Commission approved a temporary on-street parking request for Portola Parkway between Paloma and the end of the roadway, with added restrictions for oversized vehicles and a follow-up review within six months. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. Other items included receiving an engineering award, approving prior minutes, and receiving monthly and quarterly reports.

• Approved temporary on-street parking on Portola Parkway from Paloma to end of roadway with oversized vehicle parking restriction and six-month follow-up review (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items: June 6, 2022 minutes, monthly ALF summary report, Public Works quarterly update, and Sheriff's report (4-0)
• Received and filed presentation of ASCE award for Santiago Canyon Road Highway Safety Improvement Project

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is reviewing a General Plan conformance determination for the acquisition of a parcel from the County of Orange. The body will also receive reports on code enforcement and public works projects.

• General Plan conformance determination 07-22-5554 for a parcel on the northwest corner of El Toro Road and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkway (APN 837-462-01)
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the second quarter of 2022
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for April to March 2022

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a general plan conformance determination for the acquisition of a parcel at El Toro Road and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkway from Orange County. The commission also received and filed code enforcement and public works quarterly reports, and approved the July 7, 2022 meeting minutes. No public comments were received.

• Approved General Plan Conformance Determination 07-22-5554 for parcel acquisition at El Toro Road and Portola/Santa Margarita Parkway (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed Code Enforcement Activity Report for Q2 2022
• Received and filed Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update April to March 2022

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items and discussion items on fencing at Heroes Park fields, renovation of the Foothill Ranch Community Park hockey rink, and the August 2022 recreation report. No action is recommended on these items; they are for receive and file.

• Consideration of fencing at Heroes Park fields
• Foothill Ranch Community Park hockey rink renovation
• August 2022 recreation report
• Approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (no tickets received in August)

The Commission received and filed a report on installing permanent fencing at two Heroes Park baseball fields, estimated at $90,000, to be considered in the next Capital Improvement Budget. They also received and filed updates on the Foothill Ranch hockey rink community outreach and the August recreation report. A future discussion on pickleball was added to a meeting agenda.

• Approved consent calendar including August 3 minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (4-1, Betz abstained from minutes)
• Received and filed report on fencing at Heroes Park fields, with consensus support for the $90K project
• Received and filed report on Foothill Ranch hockey rink community outreach
• Received and filed August 2022 Recreation Report
• Agreed to add pickleball discussion to a future meeting agenda

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss various legislative matters, including ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and mixed-use zoning. The agenda also includes several contract awards for city projects and public hearings on municipal code changes.

• Ordinance No. 355: Amending the municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance No. 356: Approving a zoning code amendment for mixed-use zoning districts in several planned communities
• Contract award to All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the Safe Step Improvement Project ($720,314.25)
• Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Abtech Technologies for server and storage replacement ($115,704.00)
• Warrant register approval in the amount of $4,199,843.04

The City Council adopted two ordinances: one amending rules for accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior ADUs, and another updating the zoning map and mixed-use district regulations. Both passed unanimously. The council also approved a $720,314 contract for the Safe Step Improvement Project and a $115,704 contract for server replacement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 355 amending ADU and junior ADU regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 356 updating mixed-use zoning map and standards (5-0)
• Awarded $720,314 Safe Step Improvement Project contract to All Cities Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $115,704 server replacement contract with Abtech Technologies (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $4,199,843.04 (5-0, one abstention on Gas Company warrant)
• Approved FY 2021-22 CDBG annual performance report and capital plan amendment (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of reasonable accommodations ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-16 (5-0, one abstention on Gas Company warrant)

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee is meeting to receive reports on city finances and grant updates. The body will discuss the financial impact of development engineering services and review budgetary and tax reports.

• Financial impact report on 1% review development engineering services
• Budgetary Status and Compliance Report for June 30, 2022
• Sales Tax Update for March 31, 2022
• American Rescue Plan Act grant update
• Approval of May 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of a 7,000 square foot property. The proposed action involves selling the parcel to the City of Lake Forest for approximately $310,000.

• Sale of land north of El Toro Rd. and south of Jeronimo Rd. (APN: 614-021-31) for ~$310,000
• Renewal of findings to continue holding virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Lake Forest Housing Authority unanimously approved the sale of a 7,000-square-foot parcel (APN: 614-021-31) to the City of Lake Forest for approximately $310,000. The property is located north of El Toro Road and south of Jeronimo Road. The authority also renewed findings to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361 due to the ongoing state of emergency.

• Approved sale of parcel APN 614-021-31 to City of Lake Forest for $310,000 (4-0)
• Renewed findings to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Waived reading of ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss several items including a revised Housing Element, accessory dwelling unit ordinances, and mixed-use zoning amendments. The agenda also includes the recognition of 4th of July parade participants and various contract awards.

• Recognition of 2022 Fourth of July Parade volunteers, sponsors, and winners
• Approval of a $5,004,471.05 warrant register
• Acceptance of Portola Center storm drain improvements and release of $539,945 in bonds
• Contract award to ECS Imaging, Inc. for $122,700 for document management software
• Contract award to Data Ticket, Inc. for $175,738.20 for parking permit and citation processing

The City Council unanimously approved the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element and introduced a mixed-use zoning amendment (ZC 03-22-5511), both with 4-0 votes (Councilmember Moatazedi absent). It also introduced an ordinance to amend accessory dwelling unit rules for state law consistency, approved several contracts, and continued a public hearing on reasonable accommodations to September 6, 2022.

• Adopted revised 2021-2029 Housing Element (4-0)
• Introduced mixed-use zoning amendment ZC 03-22-5511 (4-0)
• Introduced ADU ordinance amendment for AB 345 consistency (4-0)
• Approved $5,004,471.05 warrant register (4-0, Cirbo abstained on ACMS warrant)
• Approved $122,700 contract with ECS Imaging for document management (4-0)
• Awarded $175,738.20 contract to Data Ticket, Inc. for parking permit processing (4-0)
• Approved land purchase north of El Toro Rd. (APN 614-021-31) (4-0)
• Continued reasonable accommodations ordinance hearing to Sept. 6, 2022 (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive updates on city projects and recreation activities. The meeting consists primarily of receiving and filing reports and routine administrative approvals.

• Public Works Department project quarterly update for April to June 2022
• July 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets
• Approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, including the July minutes with a correction and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, in a 4-0 vote. The commission also received and filed the July 2022 Recreation Report, which highlighted a 15% revenue surplus for the fiscal year and upcoming events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar with corrected July minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed July 2022 Recreation Report

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to conduct closed sessions regarding real property and labor negotiations. The public session includes several contract awards for city services, park renovations, and software procurement.

• Real property negotiation for APN # 614-021-31 (Mamie Thomas Parcel)
• Real property negotiation for Passive Park site in Serrano Summit
• Construction contract for Borrego Overlook, Regency, and Rancho Serrano Parks: $936,893.50
• Microsoft Office software licenses via Softchoice, Inc.: $117,851.40
• Printing and mailing services agreement with Advantage Mailing LLC: $466,811

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $936,893.50 construction contract for renovations to Borrego Overlook, Regency, and Rancho Serrano Parks, awarded to Elegant Construction, Inc. They also introduced an ordinance amending the municipal code to require a Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) permit for Class 4, 7, and 8 facilities, passing unanimously. Several other agreements were approved, including software, printing, and youth sports program contracts.

• Approved $936,893.50 park renovation contract to Elegant Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance requiring WCF permit for Class 4, 7, 8 facilities (5-0)
• Approved $117,851.40 Microsoft software agreement with Softchoice, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $466,811 printing/mailing contract with Advantage Mailing, LLC (5-0)
• Approved youth flag football agreement with South County Friday Night Lights (5-0)
• Approved youth soccer agreement with Super Soccer Stars (5-0)
• Approved youth multi-sport agreement with Skyhawks Sports Academy (5-0)
• Approved grant of easement to Irvine Ranch Water District for sewer line at Portola Park (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a senior program recreation report. The meeting also includes updates from the Senior Recreation Supervisor and the Recreation Manager.

• Approval of May 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of May/June 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a mixed-use zoning code amendment (ZC 03-22-5511), finding it consistent with the 2040 General Plan and exempt from further CEQA review. The Commission also approved the Dana Plaza sign program, recommended the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element, and recommended an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations. All votes were 4-0 with Chair Armando absent.

• Approved Planned Sign Program 01-22-5593 for Dana Plaza Shopping Center (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt mixed-use zoning code amendment ZC 03-22-5511 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt revised 2021-2029 Housing Element (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amending ADU regulations Section 9.146.050 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 9, 2022 minutes with correction (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the June 8, 2022, meeting minutes and a recreation report. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Lake Forest tickets.

• Approval of the June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets
• June 2022 Recreation Report

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (with a correction) and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, by a 4-0 vote. The commission also received and filed the June 2022 Recreation Report, which covered various programs and events. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and comments from staff and commissioners.

• Approved consent calendar including June 8 minutes (corrected) and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (4-0)
• Received and filed June 2022 Recreation Report

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a $20,000 agreement for business development and an agreement for animal adoption services. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the November 8, 2022, general municipal election.

• Recognition of 2021-2022 Volunteers in Parks program participants
• Warrant register approval of $2,322,647.26
• Resolutions for the November 8, 2022, general municipal election
• $20,000 contract with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce for business development
• Agreement with Pet Adoption Center of Orange County for animal adoption services

The Lake Forest City Council approved a $20,000 contract with the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce for business development and attraction services for FY 2022-23, and a contract with the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County for animal adoption services. The council also adopted resolutions for the November 8, 2022 general municipal election, including calling the election, requesting consolidation with the statewide election, and adopting candidate statement regulations. The consent calendar was approved, including a $2,322,647.26 warrant register, with some abstentions and one opposition.

• Approved $20,000 contract with Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved contract with Pet Adoption Center of Orange County (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for November 8, 2022 general municipal election (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $2,322,647.26 (5-0, with abstentions)
• Renewed findings to continue virtual meetings under AB 361 (5-0, with Tettemer opposing)
• Recognized Volunteers in Parks program participants (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish updated fees and charges for various municipal services. The body is also considering several contract awards for city maintenance and senior transportation services.

• Public hearing to adopt a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule
• Contract award of $1,170,810.68 to Innovative Cleaning Services for Civic Center custodial and janitorial services
• Contract award of $214,351.50 to Age Well Senior Services, Inc. for senior bus transportation
• Contract award of $169,000.00 to Cabco Yellow Inc. (dba California Yellow Cab) for senior taxi transportation
• Contract award of $210,000 to Crown Facility Solutions for special event janitorial services at the Community Center, Performing Arts Center, and The Clubhouse

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 budget appropriation and set the appropriations limit at $152,693,097. It also adopted the updated Master Fee Schedule, classification plan, and salary schedule. Several contracts were awarded, including janitorial services for the Civic Center and senior transportation services. The Council also authorized litigation against two businesses operating illegally in the city.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget appropriation (5-0)
• Set FY 2022-23 appropriations limit at $152,693,097 (5-0)
• Adopted updated Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Awarded $1,170,810.68 contract to Innovative Cleaning Services for Civic Center custodial services (5-0)
• Awarded $210,000 contract to Crown Facility Solutions for special event janitorial services (5-0)
• Approved $214,351.50 contract with Age Well Senior Services for senior bus transportation (5-0)
• Approved $169,000 contract with Cabco Yellow Inc. for senior taxi transportation (5-0)
• Authorized litigation against two businesses operating illegally (unanimous)

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will meet to review professional service agreements. The agenda includes a first amendment for community development grant consulting and an award for loan portfolio management services.

• First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consulting Services
• Professional Consultant Agreement Award for Loan Portfolio Management Consultant Services to AmeriNational Community Services, LLC, dba AmeriNat

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting on June 21, 2022, and approved two consultant agreements. The first was a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consulting services. The second was a new professional consultant services agreement with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC (dba AmeriNat) for loan portfolio management consultant services. Both agreements were approved unanimously (5-0), with the chair authorized to execute them.

• Approved first amendment to professional services agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. for CDBG consulting services (5-0)
• Approved professional consultant services agreement with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC (dba AmeriNat) for loan portfolio management consultant services (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Lake Forest Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for alcohol sales at a 99¢ Only Store, a recommendation to amend accessory dwelling unit regulations, and amendments to wireless communication facility permit requirements. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting.

• Use permit for retail distilled spirits and tasting at 23829 El Toro Road (99¢ Only Store)
• Public convenience or necessity determination for Type 21 ABC license
• Resolution recommending City Council amend Section 9.146.050 on accessory dwelling units
• Amendments to wireless communication facility permit requirements (Classes 4, 7, 8)
• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a use permit and public convenience or necessity determination allowing retail sales of distilled spirits and alcoholic beverage tasting at the 99¢ Only Store at 23829 El Toro Road, with a 3-1 vote. The commission also recommended that the City Council adopt ordinances amending municipal code sections on accessory dwelling units and wireless communication facilities, both passed 4-0. The minutes were approved 4-0.

• Approved use permit UP 02-22-5507 and PCN 04-22-5524 for alcohol sales at 23829 El Toro Road (3-1, Villwock dissenting)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amending Section 9.146.050 on accessory dwelling units (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amending wireless communication facility permit requirements (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will review recreation reports and discussion items. The meeting includes a presentation from staff regarding potential locations for the 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park.

• 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park location presentation
• April and May 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest Tickets

The commission gave consensus to recommend moving the 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park series from Pittsford Park to the Lake Forest Sports Park, to be considered by City Council. The consent calendar was approved 4-0, including meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, after discussion on ADA accessibility. The April and May 2022 Recreation Report was received and filed. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (4-0)
• Received and filed April and May 2022 Recreation Report
• Gave consensus to recommend moving 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park to Lake Forest Sports Park

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several contract awards for city services and infrastructure improvements. The body will also receive an update on the Interstate 5 / El Toro Road interchange project and discuss user fee updates.

• Contract award of $1,576,047 to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance
• Contract award of $190,292 to Wallace & Associates for construction inspection at El Toro and Portola/Santa Margarita and other sites
• Contract award of $142,975 to 360Civic for website design and hosting services
• Approval of road closures for the Independence Day parade on July 4, 2022
• Discussion of draft user fee updates

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $1,576,047 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., and a $3,606,161.89 warrant register. They also awarded contracts for construction inspection, website hosting, and housing rehabilitation consulting, and approved the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. All votes were 5-0 unless noted.

• Approved $1,576,047 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists (5-0)
• Approved $3,606,161.89 warrant register (5-0, with abstentions on specific warrants)
• Awarded $190,292 construction inspection contract to Wallace & Associates (5-0)
• Approved $142,975 website hosting contract with 360Civic (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to City Manager employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved July 4 parade road closures and related activities (5-0)
• Awarded housing rehabilitation consulting contract to Theresa Dobbs, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Keenan benefit consulting contract (5-0)

Housing Authority - Special Meeting

The Lake Forest Housing Authority will meet to consider a professional consultant agreement. The primary item involves awarding services for housing rehabilitation.

• Professional Consultant Services Agreement award to Theresa Dobbs, Inc. for Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services

The Lake Forest Housing Authority held a special meeting on June 7, 2022, and approved a professional consultant services agreement with Theresa Dobbs, Inc. for Housing Rehabilitation Consultant Services. The consent calendar was approved with a 5-0 vote, with specific abstentions and a dissent noted. No public comments were made.

• Approved professional consultant agreement with Theresa Dobbs, Inc. for housing rehabilitation consulting services
• Approved consent calendar items (City Council Items 5-8, 10-14; Housing Authority Item 1) with 5-0 vote, with Cirbo abstaining on ACMS warrant, Moatazedi abstaining on Gas Company warrant, and Tettemer dissenting on City Council Item 6

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will meet to review a presentation on traffic signal detection equipment. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting.

• Presentation on Traffic Signal Equipment 101 – Detection
• Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Monthly ALF Summary Report

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved the May 2, 2022 meeting minutes and the Monthly ALF Summary Report as recommended, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The meeting also included an educational presentation on traffic signal detection and staff updates on the Traffic Signal Synchronization Program and a new OCTA project for Bake Parkway and Rockfield Boulevard.

• Approved May 2, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Monthly ALF Summary Report (5-0)

Audit Committee Special Meeting

The Audit Committee is meeting to review several financial reports, including a 1% review of street maintenance contract impacts. The body will also consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and receive presentations on the FY 2021-22 audit engagement.

• 1% Review Report on contract street maintenance services
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Audit Engagement presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
• Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs report for June 30, 2021
• Third Quarter FY 2021-22 Quarterly Financial Report
• Draft updates to the Master Fee Schedule

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a mid-cycle review of the 2021-2023 operating budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The body will also consider agreements for law enforcement services and various maintenance contracts.

• Mid-cycle review of the 2021-2023 operating budget for fiscal year 2022-23
• Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Services for fiscal year 2022-23
• Release of $16,314.40 payment to International Line Builders, Inc. for signal, signing, and striping improvements
• Resolution to oppose California Initiative 21-0042A2
• Contract amendments with U.S. Bank, Bear Electrical Solutions, Jamey Clark, Inc., Crown Facility Solutions, and Brightview Landscape Services

The City Council approved the agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2022-23, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including amendments to contracts for banking, traffic signal maintenance, park maintenance, custodial services, and landscape maintenance. Additionally, the council took positions on state legislation, opposing several bills and initiatives while supporting AB 1985.

• Approved law enforcement services agreement with County of Orange for FY 2022-23 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3-5 and 7-12 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment with U.S. Bank for banking services (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions for traffic signal maintenance (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment with Jamey Clark, Inc. for park and facility maintenance (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment with Crown Facility Solutions for custodial maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment with Brightview Landscape Services (5-0)
• Opposed Initiative 21-0042A1 (4-0, one inaudible), AB 1944 (4-1), AB 1953 (5-0), SB 897 (5-0), SB 932 (5-0); supported AB 1985 (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to review the senior program recreation report for March and April 2022. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and comment on March/April 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for a Walmart location. The body will also receive quarterly reports on code enforcement and public works projects.

• Site Development Permit 02-22-5504 to convert 2,780 sq. ft. of Walmart outdoor garden center to enclosed grocery pickup space at 26502 Towne Centre Drive
• Designation of 37 parking stalls for customer order pick-up at 26502 Towne Centre Drive
• Code Enforcement Activity Report for the first quarter of 2022
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update for January to March 2022

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved Site Development Permit 02-22-5504, allowing Walmart to convert 2,780 square feet of outdoor garden center space into enclosed space for grocery pickup services and designate 37 parking stalls for customer order pick-up at 26502 Towne Centre Drive. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also approved the April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, with Vice Chair Fuentes abstaining).

• Approved Site Development Permit 02-22-5504 for Walmart grocery pickup conversion (5-0)
• Approved CEQA categorical exemption for the Walmart project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (4-0, Fuentes abstaining)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant program for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body will also review several contract amendments and approve a warrant register.

• Approval of warrant register in the amount of $4,032,696.92
• FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• First Amendment to the agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for HR consulting
• Fourth Amendment to the Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. contract for Lake Forest Sports Park
• Adoption of updated 2022 implementation guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and authorized staff to submit it to HUD and implement the program. The consent calendar was approved 5-0 with specific abstentions and one dissent. No other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals and proclamations.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 6-14 (5-0, with abstentions and one dissent)
• Approved warrant register of $4,032,696.92
• Adopted resolution amending CEQA implementation guidelines
• Approved First Amendment with Ralph Andersen & Associates for HR consulting
• Approved Fourth Amendment with Brightview Landscape Services for Sports Park maintenance
• Approved proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month, Drowning Prevention Awareness, Municipal Clerks Week, and National Public Works Week

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will receive an annual school review presentation. The agenda also includes routine items such as the February 28 meeting minutes, a monthly ALF summary report, and a Public Works quarterly update.

• Annual School Review presentation
• Minutes of the February 28, 2022, regular meeting
• Monthly ALF summary report
• Public Works Quarterly Update (January to March, 2022)

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission held a regular meeting on May 2, 2022, with three commissioners present. They unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the February 28, 2022 meeting minutes, the monthly ALF summary report, and the Public Works quarterly update for January to March 2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved February 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed monthly ALF summary report (3-0)
• Received and filed Public Works quarterly update Jan-Mar 2022 (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting includes several contract awards for park renovations, ADA access ramp improvements, and landscape maintenance services.

• Reject all bids and authorize re-bidding for Borrego Overlook, Regency, and Rancho Serrano parks
• $318,155.00 design service award to Onward Engineering for ADA Access Ramp improvements
• $234,833.00 construction contract award to Elegant Construction, Inc. for Arbor Access Ramp
• $944,047.18 construction contract award to Diamond Construction & Design for Vintage and Sundowner parks
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Review

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two use permits for local businesses. The body will also review and approve minutes from two previous March meetings.

• Use Permit 12-21-5479 for SY Fit Gym instructional studio at 21088 Bake Parkway, Suite 104
• Use Permit 04-21-5415 for late night hours for a new Wendy's in Heritage Hill Plaza Shopping Center
• Planned Sign Program 04-21-5414 for Wendy's drive-through and tenant wall signage in Heritage Hill Plaza Shopping Center

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive reports from the Senior Advisory Board and the March 2022 Recreation Report. The body will also review Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Report from the Senior Advisory Board
• March 2022 Recreation Report
• Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets

The Commission approved the consent calendar, including the February and March minutes and Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets, with a 4-0 vote. Staff presented updates on the Clubhouse reopening, Skatepark participation, Special Needs Program, and summer registration, which were received and filed. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar with correction to March minutes (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (4-0)
• Received and filed April 2022 Recreation Report

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several routine administrative items, including a warrant register for $4,489,810.00 and updates to city ordinances. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the General Plan safety element and Community Development Block Grant programs.

• Award of $1,306,825.69 contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Slurry Seal Project for Non-Arterial Streets, Zone F
• Budget amendment to add $80,000 to the Alton Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 352 to adjust City Council election district boundaries
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 353 regarding procurement of goods, services, and public projects
• Public hearing for the update to the General Plan Public Safety Element

Audit Committee Meeting

The Lake Forest Audit Committee is meeting to review several financial reports and updates. The committee is asked to receive and file reports regarding the city's budget, sales tax, and capital projects.

• Quarterly Financial Report for the second quarter of FY 2021-22
• Budgetary Status and Compliance Report as of December 31, 2021
• 2021-22 Capital Improvement Projects carry forward
• Sales Tax Update as of September 30, 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding city council election district boundaries. Other business includes adopting ordinances for urban lot splits, two-unit housing, and multifamily project design standards.

• Public Hearing No. 4: Redistricting of City Council election districts
• Ordinance No. 350: Standards for urban lot splits and two-unit housing projects
• Ordinance No. 351: Design standards for new multifamily projects
• Construction contract for Sports Park Paver Replacement Project: $169,700 to IE General Construction, Inc.
• Review of Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy and parking enforcement RFPs

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission is conducting two site tours of mixed-use developments. The meetings include visits to Oakbrook Village in Laguna Hills and the Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

• Site tour: Oakbrook Village, 24391 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 100, Laguna Hills
• Site tour: Promenade at Irvine Spectrum (Los Olivos Phase 2), 1100 Perlita, Irvine

The Lake Forest Planning Commission held a special meeting on March 11, 2022, consisting solely of site tours of two mixed-use developments: Oakbrook Village in Laguna Hills and Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in Irvine. No public comments were offered, and no substantive decisions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting of April 7, 2022.

• No decisions made; meeting was for site tours only

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will review the January/February 2022 senior program recreation report and approve previous meeting minutes. Staff will also provide updates regarding upcoming council meetings and suggestion box information.

• Approval of January 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of January/February 2022 Senior Program Recreation Report

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a new automobile storage business permit and signage for a service station. The meeting also includes a recommendation regarding the Public Safety Element update to the City's General Plan.

• Use permit for Auto Addiction O.C. at 26862 Vista Terrace
• Signage program for service station at 23652 Rockfield Blvd
• Public Safety Element update of the City's General Plan
• Mixed-use site tours discussion

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission will review the February 2022 Recreation Report and an overview of the Leaflet and Recreation Guide. The meeting also includes a consent calendar item regarding Ask Lake Forest tickets.

• Ask Lake Forest tickets (Consent Calendar)
• February 2022 Recreation Report
• Overview of the Leaflet and Recreation Guide

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets. Staff presented the February 2022 Recreation Report and an overview of the Leaflet and Recreation Guide, but no other formal decisions were made. The meeting was informational, with updates on events, parks, and City Council actions.

• Approved consent calendar including Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding urban lot splits and multifamily project design standards. The meeting also includes a contract for citywide playground resurfacing and discussions on park lighting and flagpoles.

• Contract with Robertson Industries, Inc. for $207,230 for Citywide Playground Resurfacing/Replacing Project
• Ordinance regarding urban lot splits and two-unit housing projects per Senate Bill 9
• Zoning code amendment for objective design standards for new multifamily projects
• Warrant register approval in the amount of $4,098,974.96
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations at 100 Civic Center Drive

The City Council introduced first readings of two ordinances: one establishing objective design standards for urban lot splits and two-unit housing projects per California Senate Bill 9, and another adding design standards for new multifamily projects. Both passed 3-0 with two members absent. The council also approved a $207,230 contract for citywide playground resurfacing and a $4,098,974.96 warrant register.

• Introduced SB 9 housing ordinance (urban lot splits/two-unit projects) first reading (3-0)
• Introduced multifamily design standards ordinance (ZC 12-21-5483) first reading (3-0)
• Approved $207,230 contract to Robertson Industries for playground resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved warrant register of $4,098,974.96 (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved installing 20 dog park lights, 8 pickleball court lights, 4 volleyball court lights at Portola Park (3-0)
• Approved staff option 1 for Veterans Park Memorial flagpole (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 15, 2022 meeting
• Renewed AB 361 findings to continue virtual meetings

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Parking Commission will review a revised Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy. The Commission is also scheduled to commend former Chair Jim Richert for his service in 2020 and 2021.

• Commendation for 2020 and 2021 Commission Chair Jim Richert
• Review of January 31, 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly ALF summary report
• Street Sweeping Parking Restriction Policy update

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct its third public hearing to select a draft or public map for redistricting. The body will also consider an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and review several park project completions.

• Public Hearing No. 3 on Redistricting to select a draft or public map
• Ordinance No. 349 prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Notice of Completion for Darrin Park, Montbury Park, and Pebble Creek Park renovations
• Notice of Completion for Arbor Mini Parks
• $30,000 contract award to RJM Design Group for Neighborhood Park Improvement Program support

The City Council held a public hearing on redistricting and voted to adopt Map B for new district boundaries, rejecting a substitute motion for Map 1. The council also approved a consent calendar with multiple items, including notices of completion for park projects, grant applications, an ordinance on catalytic converters, and a contract for park construction support. Additionally, the council adopted the 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) of the U.S. Marine Corps.

• Adopted Map B for redistricting (3-2)
• Rejected substitute motion to adopt Map 1 (2-3)
• Approved consent calendar items 3-14 (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Darrin, Montbury, and Pebble Creek Parks
• Approved Notice of Completion for Arbor Mini Parks
• Adopted Ordinance No. 349 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approved $30,000 contract with RJM Design Group for park construction support
• Adopted 1st ANGLICO (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering new objective design standards for multifamily projects and urban lot splits. The body will also review a use permit for a massage establishment and receive year-end code enforcement and public works reports.

• Use Permit 12-12-5484 for a massage establishment at 21771 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 107
• Zoning Code Amendment 12-21-5483 to establish objective design standards for new multifamily projects
• Proposed ordinance adding Chapters 7.50 and 9.52 to regulate urban lot splits and two-unit housing per SB 9
• 2021 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Code Enforcement Activity Report
• Public Works Department Project Quarterly Update (October through December 2021)

The Lake Forest Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a zoning code amendment adding Chapter 9.60 to establish objective design standards for new multifamily projects, and to determine the action is exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved a use permit for a massage establishment in Heritage Hill Plaza. Two informational presentations were given, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Use Permit 12-12-5484 for a massage establishment at 21771 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 107 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Zoning Code Amendment 12-21-5483 adding Chapter 9.60 for objective design standards for new multifamily projects (4-0)
• Recommended CEQA exemption for Zoning Code Amendment 12-21-5483 under Section 15061(b)(3) (4-0)

Community Services Commission - Regular Meeting

The Lake Forest Community Services Commission approved the consent calendar (5-0), which included approving the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes and receiving the Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets item. The commission also received and filed the December 2021/January 2022 Recreation Report and heard updates on the Volunteers in Parks Program and Public Works projects. No public comments were offered, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting (part of consent calendar)
• Received and commented on Recreation Ask Lake Forest tickets (part of consent calendar)
• Received and filed December 2021/January 2022 Recreation Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review newly adopted district maps and receive a Southern California Gas Company update. The meeting also includes several contract awards for consulting, asset management, and system maintenance.

• Presentation on newly adopted district maps for congressional, state senate, state assembly, and board of supervisors
• Southern California Gas Company update
• Warrant register approval of $2,929,781.12
• Solid waste consulting services agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for $347,440
• Asset management program agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for $447,240

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for solid waste consulting, asset management, and low voltage systems maintenance. A closed session report noted the council directed the City Attorney to file litigation against an illegal business.

• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $2,929,781.12 (5-0, with abstentions)
• Approved $347,440 agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for solid waste consulting services
• Approved $447,240 agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for asset management program
• Approved $212,700 agreement with A&H Communications, Inc. for low voltage systems support
• Directed City Attorney to file litigation against an illegal business operating in Lake Forest

Special Workshop of the City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop to receive and file a presentation on emergency management. No other legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Emergency Management Presentation

The City Council held a special workshop and received a presentation on emergency management from Jacob Green and Associates. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a motion to receive the presentation, which was approved. No public comments were offered.

• Received emergency management presentation from Jacob Green and Associates (motion by Voigts, second by Cirbo)

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission will discuss findings from the annual citywide traffic collision analysis and review. The body will also receive a presentation on the Protected-Permissive Left-Turn project regarding flashing yellow arrows.

• Protected-Permissive Left-Turn (PPLT) Project flashing yellow arrow presentation
• Annual citywide traffic collision analysis and review
• Public Works quarterly update for October through December 2021
• Monthly ALF summary report

The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission unanimously approved the Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review as recommended, following a staff overview and discussion. The commission also received a presentation on the Protected-Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) project with flashing yellow arrows and approved the consent calendar items, including meeting minutes and reports. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Annual Citywide Traffic Collision Analysis and Review (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 3, 4, and 5 (4-0)
• Received and filed PPLT project presentation
• Received and filed Monthly ALF Summary Report
• Received and filed Public Works Quarterly Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a lease agreement with Brü Grill & Market and review the city's 2022 legislative platform. The body will also conduct an annual review of 15 different City Council policies.

• Lease agreement with Brü Grill & Market for property at 23742 El Toro Road
• Adoption of the 2022 Legislative Platform
• Affirmation of the Local Appointments List 'MADDY ACT'
• Review and potential adoption of revised policies including Travel and Expense Reimbursement and Financial Management and Budgetary Policy
• Recognition of Alondra Diaz and El Toro High School volleyball and cross country teams

The City Council approved a lease agreement with Bru Grill & Market for property at 23742 El Toro Road, finding it exempt from CEQA, and authorized the City Manager to execute it. The council also adopted the 2022 Legislative Platform with added language supporting flexibility in expending COVID-19 economic recovery grant funds. Several policies were revised and approved, including the Financial Management and Budgetary Policy with a stipulation regarding banking services. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved lease agreement with Bru Grill & Market (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Legislative Platform with added COVID-19 grant language (5-0)
• Approved revised City Council policies including Financial Management and Budgetary Policy (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Affirmed Local Appointment List per Maddy Act (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly treasurer's report for December 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed Strategic Plan quarterly update (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review a senior program recreation report and approve minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Selection of Senior Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of November/December 2021 Senior Program Recreation Report
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit for a new industrial office building. The body will also reorganize its officers and review the 2021 year-in-review presentation.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit 05-21-5422 to build an 11,640 square foot industrial office building at 25101 Arctic Ocean Drive
• Selection and reorganization of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of the 2021 Year-In-Review staff presentation
• Approval of the 2022 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The Lake Forest Planning Commission approved a site development permit for a new 11,640-square-foot industrial office building at 25101 Arctic Ocean Drive, finding it exempt under CEQA. The commission also approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes, received the 2022 meeting calendar, and reorganized officers, appointing Mark Armando as Chair and Jolene Fuentes as Vice Chair. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved Site Development Permit 05-21-5422 for industrial office building at 25101 Arctic Ocean Drive (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Appointed Mark Armando as 2022 Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Jolene Fuentes as 2022 Planning Commission Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed redistricting map and consider adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan. The meeting also includes the installation of the 2022 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

• Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan
• Public Hearing No. 2 regarding 2022 Redistricting and a Proposed Draft Map
• Approval of a warrant register in the amount of $4,430,817.28
• Presentation on changes to the CR&R waste collection schedule
• Discussion regarding a flagpole at the Veterans Park Memorial

The City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan, a state-required document outlining housing goals and policies. The council also held a public hearing on redistricting, received a presentation on waste collection schedule changes, and approved the consent calendar including warrants totaling $4,430,817.28. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Tettemer absent.

• Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $4,430,817.28 warrant register (4-0)
• Continued virtual meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Directed staff to get cost estimates for Veterans Park flagpole and lighting (4-0)
• Reappointed Council Member Tettemer to Audit Committee for one-year term (4-0)
• Received redistricting public hearing and directed demographer to consider additional map options (4-0)