City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.
Roll Call of City Council Members
Present:
Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler
Absent:
Council Member Erica Pezold
Public Comments
There were no public comments on the special meeting items.
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6(a) City Designated Representative: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director Employee Organization: Laguna Hills City Employee Association, City Employee Organization
Adjourn to City Council Conference Room or City Council Chamber Convene into Closed Session
The City Council convened into closed session to consider the matter listed above.
Reconvene to City Council Chamber
The City Council reconvened the City Council Meeting at 2:48 p.m. All Council Members were present in Chamber with the exception of Council Member Pezold.
Closed Session Report
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6(a).
City Designated Representative: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director Employee Organization: Laguna Hills City Employee Association, City Employee Organization
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2 City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action taken.
City Council Workshop Items
1 Budget Study Session
Recommendation: That the City Council review, discuss, and provide direction on the draft biennial budget.
Finance Director Hendrickson reviewed the information provided in the staff report, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
City staff responded to Council Member requests for additional information.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
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Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of May 13, 2025.