City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Joshua Sweeney
Mayor
Don Caskey
Mayor Pro Tempore
Jared Mathis
Council Member
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Dave Wheeler
Council Member
In Person Public Comments: Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber and submit the form to the City Clerk. The Request to Speak form assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the City Council are recognized and ensures accurate identification of meeting participants in the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes. Completion of the form is voluntary. It is City policy to limit public testimony to up to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor, and a total time limit of thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item.
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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
2 General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Mathis
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
1.1 Presentation from Parentis Foundation
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation from Janice Frechette, Executive Director, Parentis Foundation, on the foundation's contributions to the community.
1.2 Certificate of Recognition for Parentis Foundation
Recommendation: That Mayor Sweeney present Certificate of Recognition to Janice Frechette, Executive Director of the Parentis Foundation, in acknowledgment of the Foundation's selection as the official Non-Profit Vendor for the Beer Garden at the Memorial Day Race 2025.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Deputy City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.
3. Public Comments
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person as determined by the Mayor and a total time limit of thirty minutes.
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3 4. Consent Calendar
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4.2 Approval of Minutes for May 13, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 13, 2025, Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for May 13, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the May 13, 2025, Regular Meeting.
4.4 Ratification of May 27, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from May 2, 2025, to May 15, 2025, in the amount of $1,911,598.89.
4.5 Treasurer's Investment Report for April 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of April 2025.
4.6 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.7 Approval of Fiscal Year 2025–26 Agreement with the County of Orange for the Provision of Law Enforcement Services
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services for fiscal year 2025–26, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
4.8 Resolution Adopting a List of Street Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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4 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting a List of Street Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Funded By SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
4.9 Proposed Civic Center Office Lease with Signature America Financial and Insurance Services, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 320, Laguna Hills, California
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the lease agreement with Signature America Financial and Insurance Services, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 320, Laguna Hills, California; 2. Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to and negotiate the final terms of the lease agreement, as necessary; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.
4.10 Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Senior Transportation Mobility Services Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed Assignment and Assumption Agreement relating to the 2021 Senior Transportation Mobility Services Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills and California Yellow Cab Inc.; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
The Planning Agency is called to order only if there are items scheduled to be presented to the Planning Agency.
6. City Council Public Hearings
6.1 Local Public Employee Vacant Positions
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Receive a presentation regarding local public employee vacant positions, pursuant to AB 2561 and Government Code section 3502.3.
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5 7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
7.1.1 City of Laguna Hills Legislative Policy Platform
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting a Legislative Policy Platform."
2. Approve City Council Policy No. 111, establishing the City’s Legislative Policy Platform for the 2025–2026 legislative cycle.
7.2 Assistant City Manager
7.2.1 First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing a Speed Limit of 30 MPH for Del Lago Drive between Lake Forest Drive and La Cadena Drive
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive staff presentation and report; and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Amending Section 11-20.010 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code Establishing a Speed Limit of 30 MPH for Del Lago Drive between Lake Forest Drive and La Cadena Drive."
7.2.2 Six-Month Review of Established No Parking Overnight Zone on Mill Creek Drive
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Find and determine that the proposed parking regulation is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (the activity applies to the operation of existing streets, and will not expand the use of those existing streets) and 15061(b)(3) (the activity has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3; and
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Re-Establishing a No Overnight Parking Zone from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the entirety of Mill Creek Drive.” City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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6 7.3 Community Development Director
7.3.1 Business Recognition Program
Recommendation: That the City Council review and discuss the proposed business recognition program and provide direction to staff regarding the adoption of a business recognition program.
7.4 Interim Community Services Director
7.4.1 Authorization for Use of Official City Seal
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the use of the official city seal by the Laguna Terrace Beautification Team in advertisements for their 2025 Plein Air Painting Competition.
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
9.1 Committee Assignment Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be June 10, 2025, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, JENNIFER LEE, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and the Courtyard at La Paz Center by May 23, 2025, at 5:00p.m.
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7 It is the intention of the City of Laguna Hills to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Laguna Hills will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707 2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings or documents will be made available for public review on the City’s website at: https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/supplementalagenda and at the respective public meeting.
City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.