Agenda packet — Laguna Hills City Council, September 23, 2025 (part 1 of 12)

City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 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.

Submission of Electronic Public Comments: Those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. In the subject line of the email, please state your name and the item number you are commenting on. Any public comment received that does not specify a particular agenda item number will be announced during the general public comment portion of the agenda.

All comments received by the deadline on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and will be provided for public inspection at the meeting. During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all electronic comments received by the deadline on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Email comments will NOT be read by the City Clerk during the meeting. Electronic public comments may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), etc.) will not be accepted.

For questions or assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 707-2635 or via email.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 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: Council Member Pezold
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Pezold
Roll Call of City Council Members

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a report from Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Ethan Keschner.

1.2 Certificate of Recognition - Ava Kornegay
Recommendation: That the City Council congratulate Ava Kornegay for her exceptional academic achievements as a graduate of Laguna Hills High School and that Mayor Sweeney, Kim Carr, representative for Senator Blakespear, and Karli Wise, representative for Assemblymember Diane Dixon present her with a Certificates of Recognition.

1.3 Presentation from Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

2. Schedule of Future Events

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Community Services Director 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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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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 September 9, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 9, 2025, Special Meeting.

4.3 Approval of Minutes for September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 9, 2025, Regular Meeting.

4.4 Approval of Minutes for September 16, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 16, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Special Meeting.

4.5 Approval of Minutes for September 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting.

4.6 Ratification of September 23, 2025 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 29, 2025, to September 11, 2025, in the amount of $1,639,288.84.

4.7 Treasurer's Investment Report for August 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of August 2025.

4.8 Locations for Posting of Agendas, Ordinances, and Other Notices Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Locations

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
4 for Posting of Ordinances and Other Notices Required by Law to be Posted and Repealing Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2."

4.9 Award of a Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3.08.090 for the award of a Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services, because the services are available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder through a procurement with another local public agency or government entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same or similar to those normally utilized by the city, and the price offered is substantially equivalent (LHMC Section 3.08.110.G); 2. Award the Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting in the total maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of $200,000 for a five-year term; and 3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement.

4.10 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar

5. Planning Agency

5.1 Roll Call of Planning Agency Members

5.2 Public Comments

5.3 Approval of Minutes

5.4 Administrative Reports

5.5 Planning Agency Public Hearings

5.5.1 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0221-2025, a Request by Property Owner, Mayer Hassani for Approval of a Proposed Roof Deck on a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
5 Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Find and determine that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0221-2025, a request by Property Owner Mayer Hassani for Approval of a Roof Deck on a Detached Rear Yard Accessory Dwelling Unit Located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane, Including an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).”

5.5.2 Site Development Permit (SDP)/Parking Use Permit (PUP) No. USE-0147- 2023, a Request by Nick Buchanan, on Behalf of La Paz Village Investors, LLC, for Approval of a 180-Unit Senior Living Development With a 253- Stall Parking Structure on an Approximately 2.55 Gross Acre Parcel Located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road (APN No. 620-211-17) Within the La Paz Village Center, Generally Located at 25250 – 25260, 25732, 25758 La Paz Road.

Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Find and determine that the proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving Site Development Permit / Parking Use Permit No. USE-0147-2023, a request by Nick Buchanan, on behalf of La Paz Village Investors, LLC, to develop a 180-unit residential senior apartment project with eighteen units reserved for very lowincome households on a parcel located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road within the La Paz Village Center.”

5.6 Planning Agency Adjournment

6. City Council Public Hearings

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6 7. Administrative Reports

7.1 Interim City Manager

7.1.1 Resolution of Intent to Transition from At-Large to By-District Elections and Approval of a Proposed Consulting Services Agreement with National Demographics, Inc.

Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Declaring Its Intention to Transition from AtLarge to By-District Elections Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010 and Finding the Proposed Transition Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15320, and 15378(b)(5)"; and

2. Approve a proposed Consulting Services Agreement with National Demographics, Inc., (NDC) for the provision of expert elections, demographic and districting consulting services, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the proposed agreement with NDC.

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

11. Closed Session
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). Significant exposure to litigation against the City pertaining to application of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)) related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7 Public Comments on Closed Session Item(s)
Members of the public may address the City Council only on closed session items listed on this Agenda. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.

Convene into Closed Session
Reconvene to City Council Chamber
Closed Session Report
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be October 14, 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 September 19, 2025, at 5:00p.m.

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.

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Item No. 1.2
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Kayle McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
Issue: Certificate of Recognition - Ava Kornegay
Recommendation: That the City Council congratulate Ava Kornegay for her exceptional academic achievements as a graduate of Laguna Hills High School and that Mayor Sweeney, Kim Carr, representative for Senator Blakespear, and Karli Wise, representative for Assemblymember Diane Dixon present her with a Certificates of Recognition.

Background:

The City received a request from Council Member Pezold to honor Ava Kornegay, a graduate of Laguna Hills High School, for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

Attachments:

1. Certificate of Recognition-Ava Kornegay

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

AV A KORNEGAY
Laguna Hills High School
WHEREAS, a distinguished member of the Laguna Hills High School Class of 025, Ava Kornegay has demonstrated unwavering commitment to academic excellence:
chievinga weighted GPA of4.93 and earning accolades such as AP Scholar with istfriction, the California Scholarship Federation, and membership in the National and S,panish Honor Societies; and
WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay has been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award-Gold Level-as both a Teen and a Young Adult, recognizing her extensive hours of community service and her impact across numerous causes and organizations; and
WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay has served as Secretary General of Model United Nations, Student Liaison to the Laguna Hills City Council, President of both the Green Team and Kindness Club, and President ofLHHS Project Her. In addition, she was selected as a delegate to the ALA California Girls State and was elected Senator and President Pro Tempore, where she led legislative discussions on environmental protection and civic responsibilittJ; and
WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay has volunteered with Surf and Turf Therapy, providing hippo therapy support to children with disabilities, and with Unidos South OC, where she serves as a Spanish English translator for underserved youth. Her additional outreach includes Smiles for Seniors, blood drives with the Red Cross, and schoolwide efforts to address mental health, sustainability, and menstrual equity; and WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay excellence in communication is evident through her role as an International Cappies Critic, where she reviews and critiques high school theater productions, contributes as a student writer to Laguna Hills Living magazine, and participates in theater productions through the LHHS International Thespian Society; and
WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay is also an accomplished equestrian, competing at the elite level as a member of the United States Equestrian Federation, United States Hunter Jumper Association, and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association; and WHEREAS, Ava Kornegay exemplifies what it means to be a servant-leader, balancing rigorous academics with heartfelt community involvement, peer mentorship, cultural advocacy, and a commitment to improving flie lives of those around her. Her :initiative, drive, and charµ,cter are an inspiration to her peers and a true asset to the City of Laguna Hills.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Toshua Sweeney, Mayor, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, do hereby rec@gnize Ava Kornegay for her achievements and contributions to the com1ttunity.

Dated this 23rd day of September 2025.

JOSHUA SWEENEY, MAYOR

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Item No. 2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Holland Gannon, Community Services Director
Issue: Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Community Services Director announce the upcoming meetings and events.

Meetings:

City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meetings
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Tuesday, October 28th, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Events, Communication, & Beautification Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 8th, 11:00 a.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Admin Conference Room Events:

Excursion to Oktoberfest at Old World Huntington Beach
Wednesday, September 24th, 4:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., meet at Laguna Hills Community Center Excursion to Central Library in Downtown LA & Bradbury Building Saturday, September 27th, 9:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center Pumpkin Decorating with Deputies
Thursday, October 2nd, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Pumpkin City, 24203 Avenida de la Carlota Excursion to California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria Sunday, October 5th, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center Circle of Friends Halloween Dance
Friday, October 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Heritage Room

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Item No. 2.1
Harvest in the Hills
Saturday, October 18th, 4:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Town Green Attachments:

1. Event Flyer(s)

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Excursion to Oktoberfest at Old
World Huntington Beach
Join us as we head to the home of OC's Oktoberfest for authentic German food that includes freshly-baked pretzels, breads, and cakes.

The Biergarten at Old World HB has been serving the community for over 45 years! Enjoy live entertainment from 6pm - 10pm in their 6,000 sq. ft concert hall. They say no one does it like Old World! Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 12, 2025 Class# 1768
9/24 4:45PM-10:00PM Wednesday
Fee: Resident $10, Non-Resident $15
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov

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Visit the historic Central Library with a docent tour that includes the art and architecture of both the historic 1926 Bertram Goodhue Building and the 1993 Tom Bradley Wing along with the Maguire Gardens. The Los Angeles landmark is the third largest public library in the United States. Be sure to bring water, some snacks/sack lunch or purchase from the food vendors nearby. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation to the trailhead. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 12, 2025 Class# 1769
9/27 9:45AM-6:00PM Saturday
Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov
Excursion to Central Library in
Downtown LA

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Hop on the van, as we head up the coast to Downtown Carpinteria to celebrate the famous green fruit in their 38th year of the California Avocado Festival. California Avocado Festival is dedicated to promote Carpinteria’s local agriculture, fund other non-profits and community projects, and help the development of tourism within Carpinteria Valley with this year’s theme being Peace, Love and Guacamole. Santa Barbara County is the third largest avocado producer in North America, with Carpinteria being a major contributor. Come experience the music festival with 15 bands playing on Sunday, approximately 50 arts & crafts and commercial vendors, 15 delicious food vendors and over a dozen non-profits on site for you to help support. Be sure to dress in layers, bring plenty of water, some snacks, wear good footwear, and sun protection. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation to the trailhead. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 12, 2025 Class# 1770
10/5 7:00AM-8:00PM Sunday
Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov
Festival in Carpinteria

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 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
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case: receipt of written notices threatening litigation from the Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging violation of the California Voting Rights Act.)
Threat of Litigation received June 20, 2023 Attached
Threat of Litigation received August 28, 2025 Attached
Public Comments
There were no public comments on the closed session item.

Convene into Closed Session
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened to the City Council Chamber at 5:59 p.m.

Closed Session Report
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2 paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case: receipt of written notices threatening litigation from the Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging violation of the California Voting Rights Act.) Threat of Litigation received June 20, 2023 Attached
Threat of Litigation received August 28, 2025 Attached
City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of September 23, 2025.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.

Invocation: Council Member Wheeler
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Wheeler
Roll Call of City Council Members (Erica Pezold, Appearance Via Teleconference)

Present:

Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Council Member Erica Pezold, via teleconference
Council Member Jared Mathis
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent:

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1 Appointment of Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Sophia Kim Mayor Sweeney presented a Certificate of Appointment to Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Sophia Kim.

1.2 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
The City Council received a report from Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Sophia Kim.

2. Schedule of Future Events

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
The Community Services Director announced the upcoming meetings and events.

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2 3. Public Comments
The following individual(s) provided public comments on non-agendized items:

Karen Litfin, a resident of Laguna Hills
Jimmy Hanes, a resident of Laguna Hills
At Mayor Sweeney's request, City Attorney Simonian provided information.

4. Consent Calendar
A motion to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar with Council Member Pezold removing Item No. 4.9 was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Mathis.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

4.2 Approval of Minutes for August 20, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the August 20, 2025, Special Meeting.

4.3 Approval of Minutes for August 26, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the August 26, 2025, Special Meeting.

4.4 Approval of Minutes for August 26, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the August 26, 2025, Regular Meeting.

4.5 Ratification of September 9, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 15, 2025, to August 28, 2025, in the amount of $365,373.14.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
3 4.6 Award of Public Works Construction Contract to GA Technical Services, Inc. for CIP 520, Community Center Electrical Improvements
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award the Public Works Construction Contract for the Laguna Hills Community Center Electrical Upgrades Project, CIP No. 520, to the lowest responsive bidder, GA Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $293,059.26; 2. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1 Existing Facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301; 3. Reject all other construction bids; 4. Reject the bid protest; and 5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the Public Works Construction Contract with GA Technical Services, Inc.

4.7 Authority to Advertise FY25/26 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Replacement Project, CIP 170
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the FY25/26 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Replacement Project, CIP 170; 2. Authorize the advertisement for bids for the FY25/26 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Replacement Project, CIP 170; 3.

Authorize the City Engineer to make edits to the plans and specifications as necessary; and 4. Find that environmental review is not required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption - “Existing Facilities.”

4.8 2025 Summer Event Series Post-Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar

4.9 2025 Holiday Event Series Pre-Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

Council Member Pezold removed Item No. 4.9 from the Consent Calendar to request the addition of items to the events series.

City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Community Services Director Holland responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
4 A motion to receive and file the report, taking into consideration requests made by Council Member Pezold, was moved by Council Member Pezold, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

5. Planning Agency
There were no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.

6. City Council Public Hearings

6.1 General Plan Amendment RZNE-0013-2024, a Minor Amendment to the Laguna Hills General Plan Mobility Element to Reflect Changes Made to the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways to Modify Major and Secondary Arterials to Collector Arterials
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Find and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378; and

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09-09-1: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Making a Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, and Approving General Plan Amendment No. RZNE-0013-2024, a Minor Amendment to the General Plan Mobility Element to Modify Major and Secondary Arterials to Collector Arterials for Paseo de Valencia Between Alicia Parkway and Cabot Road, and Cabot Road Between Paseo de Valencia and El Paseo.”
Council Member Mathis does not have a legal conflict of interest, but out of an abundance of caution, he recused himself from discussion/action on Item No. 6.1.

City Attorney Simonian provided clarifying comments.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
5 Mayor Sweeney called for a brief recess at 6:26 p.m. Mayor Sweeney reconvened the meeting at 6:28 p.m.

Community Development Director Lowe reviewed the information provided in the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Interim City Manager Ames responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Mayor Sweeney resumed the public hearing continued from the June 24, 2025, regular meeting.

Mayor Sweeney closed the public hearing.

A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, seconded by Council Member Wheeler.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Council Member Mathis rejoined the meeting.

6.2 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinances Amending Title 10 (Buildings and Construction) and Chapter 5-16 (Fire Code) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) Consisting of the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards Code, and Referenced Standards Code, and the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Together with Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Thereto, and Adopting By Reference the 2025 International Property Maintenance Code
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing;

2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-5: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Amending Title 10 (Buildings and Construction) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24),

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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
6 Consisting of the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code Including Appendices BF and CI, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 California Existing Building Code, the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Including Appendices F and G, Together with Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Thereto; and Adopting by Reference the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.”

3. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-6: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Amending Chapter 5-16 (Fire Code) of Title 5 (Health and Sanitation) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code Including Appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H together with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto.”
Community Development Director Lowe reviewed the information provided in the staff report and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Sweeney opened the public hearing.

City Attorney Simonian responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Mayor Sweeney closed the public hearing.

A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, seconded by Council Member Mathis.

Roll Call Vote Result: Passed
Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mayor Sweeney, Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey, Council Member Pezold, Council Member Mathis, Council Member Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

7. Administrative Reports

7.1 Interim City Manager
The Interim City Manager provided no administrative reports.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
7 7.2 Chief of Police Services

7.2.1 Public Safety Update
Chief of Police Services, Captain Burk, provided a public safety update report.

8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members There were no matters agendized by City Council Members.

9. City Council Member Committee Reports

9.1 Committee Assignment Report
The City Council received reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.

10. City Council Member Comments
Mayor Sweeney
Mayor Sweeney thanked our 1st responders for keeping our City safe, thanked City staff for their work, and thanked the members of the audience for joining us this evening.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of September 23, 2025.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 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:

Convene into Closed Session
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened to the City Council Chamber at 3:21 p.m.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
2 potential case: receipt of written notices threatening litigation from the Law Offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging violation of the California Voting Rights Act.)
Threat of Litigation received June 20, 2023 Attached
Threat of Litigation received August 28, 2025 Attached
City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action.

Mayor Sweeney read into the record the following statement received by the City Clerk from Council Member Pezold.

Laguna Hills members of the public and honorable members of the council.

In accordance with my commitment to uphold principles of impartiality, transparency, and ethical conduct as a member of the city council in Laguna Hills, I am recusing myself from participating in any deliberations, discussions, or votes related to this item on the agenda and potential legal matter.

I regret any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that this decision is made in the best interest of the council and the public. The decision is based on my family's personal relationship with Esquire Jackson and her family, which could be perceived as an ethical or conflict of interest. To maintain the integrity of the council's decision-making process and to ensure public trust, I believe it is appropriate to abstain from any involvement in this potential legal matter.

I will not participate in any meetings, potential hearings, or actions related to this case.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 3:23 p.m.

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
3 ____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of September 23, 2025.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council
Special Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Sweeney.

Roll Call of City Council Members

Present:

Mayor Joshua Sweeney
Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent:

Council Member Jared Mathis
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). Significant exposure to litigation against the City pertaining to application of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)) related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

Public Comments
There were no public comments on the closed session item.

Convene into Closed Session
Reconvene
The City Council reconvened to the City Council Chamber at 7:50 p.m.

Closed Session Report
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case). Significant exposure to litigation against the City pertaining to

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
2 application of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)) related to La Paz Village Senior Living Development Application No. 0147-2023.

City Attorney Simonian stated that the City Council convened into closed session pursuant to the authorities listed on the Agenda with no reportable action.

Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Sweeney declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
____________________________________
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Joshua Sweeney, Mayor
Approved at meeting of September 23, 2025.

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Item No. 4.6
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Ratification of September 23, 2025 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 29, 2025, to September 11, 2025, in the amount of $1,639,288.84.

Background:

The City issues accounts payable disbursements on a regular basis and presents it to the City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached Warrant Register containing checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from August 29, 2025, to September 11, 2025, is being presented for ratification by the City Council. Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Finance Director certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.

Fiscal Impact:

Ratification of the accompanying Warrant Register includes disbursements totaling $1,639,288.84.

Attachments:

1. Warrant Register - September 23, 2025

2. Payables Detail Report - September 23, 2025

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9/15/2025 10:15:38 AM Page 1 of 4
5626 S-2299 SPECIALTY MOWING SERVICES, INC. 09/05/2025 37,464.42 5624 S-2323 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 09/05/2025 173.00 5625 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 09/05/2025 101.94 5622 Z-CD-0525 RYAN Q WARDELL 09/05/2025 241.00
5623 S-2330 SOCALGAS 09/05/2025 109.49
5620 G-0874 ROBERTA GEIER 09/05/2025 196.00
5621 G-0791 RON GORMAN 09/05/2025 308.00
5618 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 09/05/2025 2,550.00
5619 R-1989 ROBERT RYAN 09/05/2025 15.00
5616 P-1856 PARADISE DRINKING WATER 09/05/2025 321.90
5617 Q-1717 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 09/05/2025 1,000.00 5614 O-1614 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOUNDATION 09/05/2025 337.50 5615 P-1839 PAPER DEPOT 09/05/2025 43.00
5612 O-1617 OCY MANAGEMENT, LLC 09/05/2025 4,029.00
5613 O-1613 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE, INC. 09/05/2025 11,657.16 5610 Z-CD-0382 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING 09/05/2025 630.00
5611 O-1528 OCTA 09/05/2025 755.00
5608 M-1615 MOTION PICTURE LICENSING CORPORATION 09/05/2025 2,489.00 5609 M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 09/05/2025 22,830.72 5606 M-1590 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 09/05/2025 3,000.00 5607 M-1388 MOBILE MINI, INC. 09/05/2025 341.83
5604 K-1126 LORNA ANGELA GAIL KNIGHT 09/05/2025 646.80
5605 L-1397 LYONS SECURITY SERVICE, INC. 09/05/2025 375.00 5602 L-1362 LAGUNA HILLS TEAM DARK HORSE 09/05/2025 10,000.00 5603 L-1395 LIVING INTERIORS 09/05/2025 159.00
5600 J-1071 JCTEES.COM CORPORATION 09/05/2025 435.21
5601 K-1209 KOA CORPORATION 09/05/2025 25,670.00
5598 Z-CS-0513 JACQUELIN RIVERA 09/05/2025 500.00
5599 J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 09/05/2025 4,246.29
5596 H-0829 HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. 09/05/2025 7,851.50 5597 Z-CS-0512 HENGAMEH SHOBEIRI 09/05/2025 100.00
5594 K-1206 FARROKH MOSHFEGH 09/05/2025 1,942.50
5595 N-1502 HAROON NOORI 09/05/2025 628.00
5592 E-0554 ECONOMICS, INC. 09/05/2025 44,034.12
5593 E-0504 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 09/05/2025 26,085.79 5590 D-0583 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC 09/05/2025 103,990.00 5591 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 09/05/2025 121.30
5588 E-0593 DALE BRUCE EISENBERG 09/05/2025 280.00
5589 D-0541 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LP 09/05/2025 857.10 5586 E-0553 CHRISTINA ELKINS 09/05/2025 682.50
5587 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 09/05/2025 3,644.70 5584 W-2453 CAROLYN WOJCIECHOWSKI 09/05/2025 1,246.00
5585 C-1144 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 09/05/2025 82,098.91 5582 C-0314 CA ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 09/05/2025 120.00 5583 C-1177 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 09/05/2025 1,408.55 5580 B-0222 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 09/05/2025 1,087.00 5581 B-0460 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC 09/05/2025 269.77
5578 A-0392 AQUATICO 09/05/2025 795.00
5579 A-0365 AT&T 09/05/2025 364.55
5576 A-0400 AGA ENGINEERS, INC 09/05/2025 2,025.10
5577 A-0138 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 09/05/2025 2,748.16 Payment Type: Regular
5574 F-0731 4IMPRINT, INC 09/05/2025 2,775.37
5575 M-1613 ADRIAN MERRITT 09/05/2025 495.00
Warrant Register - September 23, 2025
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount

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5646 T-2656 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 09/11/2025 44,395.75 Total Regular: 622,239.72
5644 S-1902 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 09/11/2025 12,550.91 5645 S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 09/11/2025 5,562.72 5642 J-1097 JACOB GREEN & ASSOCIATES, INC 09/11/2025 11,525.00 5643 M-1590 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 09/11/2025 1,395.00 5640 E-0554 ECONOMICS, INC. 09/11/2025 37,043.82
5641 I-0942 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 09/11/2025 243.23 5638 W-2452 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE INC 09/05/2025 5,145.00 5639 R-1996 ALFREDO ULYSSES RODRIGUEZ 09/11/2025 320.00 5636 V-2224 VERIZON WIRELESS 09/05/2025 913.19
5637 W-2337 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 09/05/2025 34,137.83 5634 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 09/05/2025 762.09
5635 U-2165 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CALIFORNIA 09/05/2025 213.19 5632 Z-CD-0526 TIER ONE 09/05/2025 963.50
5633 T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 09/05/2025 1,497.25 5630 B-0304 THE BEE MAN 09/05/2025 420.00
5631 R-1888 THE RITZ COMPANIES 09/05/2025 12,722.06
5628 S-2317 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. 09/05/2025 1,920.00 5629 T-2717 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 09/05/2025 34,200.00 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount 5627 S-1980 STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE 09/05/2025 32.00 Warrant Register - September 23, 2025 Date Range: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025

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EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
108 75 0.00 1,639,288.84
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 1,017,049.12
Regular Checks 106 73 0.00 622,239.72
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
DFT0003205 H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 09/11/2025 7,830.00 Total Bank Draft: 1,017,049.12
Bank Code 1 - General Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Warrant Register - September 23, 2025 Date Range: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount Payment Type: Bank Draft
DFT0003204 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 09/11/2025 1,009,219.12

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1,639,288.84
9/15/2025 10:15:38 AM Page 4 of 4
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
998 Pooled Cash & Investments 9/2025 1,639,288.84
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
108 75 0.00 1,639,288.84
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 1,017,049.12
Regular Checks 106 73 0.00 622,239.72
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Warrant Register - September 23, 2025 Date Range: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment

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Amount
09/05/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 232908 Tree Trimming Services, 8/1/25 - 8/15/25
100-355-720702 11,275.65
9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 1 of 6
09/05/2025 THE RITZ COMPANIES 225874 Janitorial Services, Jul '25 100-310-721505 12,722.06 09/05/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 232395 Tree Trimming Services, 7/16/25 - 7/31/25
100-355-720702 20,206.48
09/05/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 232907 Tree Trimming Services, 8/1/25 - 8/15/25
100-355-720702 2,655.70
09/05/2025 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 186901628-0 Communications Expense, 8/23/25 - 9/22/25
100-195-630000 762.09
09/05/2025 SPECIALTY MOWING SERVICES, INC. 2055 Weed Abatement, Cabot 2 So of Nellie Gail, Aug '25
100-355-720730 19,869.01
09/05/2025 SPECIALTY MOWING SERVICES, INC. 2069 Weed Abatement, Cabot 3 No of Hitch Rail, Aug '25
100-355-720730 17,595.41
09/05/2025 THE BEE MAN 135607 Bee Removal, Aug '25 100-355-720701 195.00 09/05/2025 THE BEE MAN 135608 Bee Removal, Aug '25 100-355-720701 225.00 09/05/2025 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 166080 Professional Services, CIP #170, Jul 100-000-790600 34,200.00 09/05/2025 FARROKH MOSHFEGH 090325 Karate, Summer '25 100-310-721500 1,942.50 09/05/2025 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 102617 Crossing Guard Services, 8/3/25 - 8/16/25
100-420-720822 2,748.16
09/05/2025 JCTEES.COM CORPORATION 10534 Basketball League Champions Jerseys, Aug '25
100-310-622500 435.21
09/05/2025 LORNA ANGELA GAIL KNIGHT 090325 Yoga, Summer '25 100-310-721500 646.80 09/05/2025 CAROLYN WOJCIECHOWSKI 090325 Line Dancing Instruction, Summer '25 100-310-721500 1,246.00 09/05/2025 ROBERTA GEIER 090325 Ballroom Dancing, Summer '25 100-310-721500 196.00 09/05/2025 CHRISTINA ELKINS 090325 Belly Dance Instruction, Summer '25 100-310-721500 682.50 09/05/2025 DALE BRUCE EISENBERG 090325 Aikido Instruction, Summer '25 100-310-721500 280.00 09/05/2025 RON GORMAN 090325 Ukelele, Summer '25 100-310-721500 308.00 09/05/2025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 082725 Postage Replenishment, Aug '25 100-195-623000 1,000.00 09/05/2025 ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE

ARTS FOUNDATION
082825 Deposit, Ballroom Blitz, Holiday
Dance, 12/19/25
100-310-695510 337.50
09/05/2025 LAGUNA HILLS TEAM DARK HORSE 090325 Funding 3/5 Committee for 2025 Memorial Day
100-310-695507 10,000.00
09/05/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 082125 Utilities - Water, 7/21/25 - 8/18/25 100-355-635000 544.40 09/05/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 082125 - Acct #700076000453 Utilities - Electric, 7/1/25 - 8/20/25 100-356-631400 101.94 09/05/2025 HAROON NOORI 082525 Reimbursement for CALED Fresno, 8/11/25 - 8/15/25
100-225-611000 628.00
09/05/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 081425 Utilities - Water, 7/15/25 - 8/11/25 100-355-635000 21,544.42 09/05/2025 SOCALGAS 081925 Utilities - Gas, 7/16/25 - 8/15/25 100-310-632000 109.49 09/05/2025 ROBERT RYAN 082125 Reimbursement, Excursion Parking, Aug '25
100-310-695500 15.00
09/05/2025 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC 05H8710008221 Operating Supplies, Comm Ctr, 7/25/25 - 8/24/25
100-310-622000 269.77
09/05/2025 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 073125 Water Usage, Public Works, Jul '25 100-355-635000 26,085.79 09/05/2025 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 081425 Utilities - Water, 7/15/25 - 8/11/25 100-310-635000 741.90 09/05/2025 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, LP
0006343389 Movie in the Park Restroom, 8/22/25 100-310-695512 285.70 09/05/2025 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, LP
0006343415 Symphony on the Go Restroom,
8/29/25
100-310-695513 285.70
09/05/2025 DOCU-TRUST 0056637 Offsite Data Storage, Sep '25 100-155-700030 121.30 09/05/2025 AT&T 000023883315 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, 7/7/25-8/6/25
100-310-630000 152.82
09/05/2025 KOA CORPORATION 000024906 - 1 Citywide Safety Action Plan, Jul '25 100-355-700000 25,670.00 09/05/2025 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, LP
0006343388 Movie in the Park Restroom, 8/15/25 100-310-695512 285.70 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 100 - General Fund
09/05/2025 AT&T 000023883315 Alarm, Com Ctr & City Hall Lines, 7/7/25-8/6/25
100-195-630000 211.73

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Amount
09/05/2025 OCTA AR147322 Annual Landscaping / Irrigation License, AGR OC-47
100-355-720700 755.00
9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 2 of 6
09/05/2025 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9024373691 Storage Rental, Community Center, 8/14/25-9/10/25
100-310-641000 341.83
09/05/2025 HENGAMEH SHOBEIRI 94091302 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #90410511 100-000-222000 100.00 09/05/2025 JACQUELIN RIVERA 95111769 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #93157155 100-000-222000 500.00 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76786 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Aug 100-355-720500 768.00 09/05/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

SO CALIFORNIA
820250392 Ticket Charges, Aug '25 100-355-720401 166.00 09/05/2025 STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ACCOUNTING OFFICE
835758 Pre-Employment Fingerprinting, Jul 100-195-617000 32.00 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76766 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Aug 100-355-720500 768.00 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76767 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Aug 100-355-720500 820.54 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76785 Graffiti Removal, Public Works, Aug 100-355-720500 768.00 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76738 Park Repairs, Public Works, Aug '25 100-355-720701 432.00 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76743 Park Repairs, Public Works, Aug '25 100-355-720701 497.75 09/05/2025 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 76751 Park Repairs, Public Works, Aug '25 100-355-720701 192.00 09/05/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 69095 Professional Services, Jun '25 100-225-700000 26,737.64 09/05/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 69220 Professional Services, Jul '25 100-225-700000 30,760.27 09/05/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 69290 Professional Services, Aug '25 100-225-700000 24,601.00 09/05/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS 6121964013 Communications Expense, 7/26/25 - 8/25/25
100-195-630000 913.19
09/05/2025 RJ ELECTRIC 64001 Concert in the Park Spider Boxes, Aug '25
100-310-695513 950.00
09/05/2025 RJ ELECTRIC 64115 Electric Repairs, Comm Ctr Walkway, Aug '25
100-355-720701 1,600.00
09/05/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 46576 Fire Alarm Inspection/Testing, Aug 100-310-630000 913.00 09/05/2025 MOTION PICTURE LICENSING

CORPORATION
504462888 Indoor Movie License, 7/1/26 -
9/29/26
100-000-140000 622.25
09/05/2025 MOTION PICTURE LICENSING

CORPORATION
504462888 Indoor Movie License, 9/30/25 -
6/30/26
100-310-610000 1,866.75
09/05/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 41622436 Paperdeck Attachment 2XD05811A, 8/1/25 - 8/31/25
100-195-641200 36.56
09/05/2025 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4296-25-008 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Aug '25 100-356-720420 3,644.70 09/05/2025 BILL'S SOUND AND SECURITY 46555 Fire Alarm Service Call, Aug '25 100-310-630000 174.00 09/05/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 41620819 Usage 2XK05658, 7/1/25 - 7/31/25 100-195-641200 150.01 09/05/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 41622435 Usage, 2XD05688 2XD05811, 7/1/25 - 7/31/25
100-195-641200 321.18
09/05/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 41622435 Lease, 2XD05688 2XD05811, 8/1/25 - 8/31/25
100-195-641200 596.94
09/05/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 39851 Operating Supplies, Aug '25 100-155-622000 299.51 09/05/2025 WSP USA ENVIRONMENT AND

INFRASTRUCTURE INC
40236513 Professional Services, NPDES Support,
Jul '25
100-355-700000 5,145.00
09/05/2025 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 41620819 Lease 2XK05658, 8/1/25 - 8/31/25 100-195-641200 303.86 09/05/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 39849 Operating Supplies, Aug '25 100-195-622000 669.20 09/05/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 39850 Operating Supplies, Aug '25 100-195-622000 505.92 09/05/2025 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 39850 Operating Supplies, Aug '25 100-355-622000 22.62 09/05/2025 AQUATICO 372-286 Fountains/Water Features
Maintenance, Aug '25
100-310-645500 795.00
09/05/2025 LYONS SECURITY SERVICE, INC. 39507 Event Security, Permit #4144, 100-310-690501 187.50 09/05/2025 LYONS SECURITY SERVICE, INC. 39536 Event Security, Permit #4130, 100-310-690501 187.50 09/05/2025 SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICAL
CENTER, INC.
2787 Recruitment, Jul '25 100-195-617000 173.00
09/05/2025 4IMPRINT, INC 29982765 Promotional Items, Aug '25 100-310-624500 2,775.37 09/05/2025 CA ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
300006427 Associate Membership, 8/1/25 -
7/31/26
100-225-610000 120.00
09/05/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

SO CALIFORNIA
25-260621 State Fee for Regulatory Costs, Aug 100-355-720401 47.19 09/05/2025 PARADISE DRINKING WATER 263993 Operating Supplies, 7/24/25 - 8/6/25 100-195-622000 127.55 09/05/2025 PARADISE DRINKING WATER 273838 Operating Supplies, 8/7/25 - 8/20/25 100-195-622000 194.35 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 09/05/2025 HARTZOG AND CRABILL, INC. 25-0311(HCI#3502) Traffic Signal Mgmt Services, Jul '25 100-356-700101 7,851.50

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Amount
9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 3 of 6
Fund: 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund
09/05/2025 AGA ENGINEERS, INC 25244-IN RTSSP for Paseo de Valencia-Moulton Pkwy, CIP #168
301-000-790600 2,025.10
Fund 301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund Total: 2,025.10 Fund: 306 - Waste & Recycling Fee Fund
09/05/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.11 Professional Services, Recycling Program, May '25
306-355-700000 8,341.25
09/05/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.12 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Jun '25
306-355-700000 18,587.47
09/11/2025 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT

CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX
SH 72200 Law Enforcement Services, Sep '25 100-420-720800 1,009,219.12 Fund 100 - General Fund Total: 1,552,156.80
Fund: 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund
09/05/2025 OCY MANAGEMENT, LLC 7406025 Senior Mobility Program, Jul '25 221-310-720000 4,029.00 Fund 221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund Total: 4,029.00 09/11/2025 JACOB GREEN & ASSOCIATES, INC 3110 Recruitment Services, Aug '25 100-195-617000 11,525.00 09/11/2025 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS,
INC.
5975 Private Security Patrol, 8/25/25 -
9/7/25
100-420-720850 7,830.00
09/11/2025 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 7855 Seven (7) New Camera Licenses, Aug '25
100-195-700090 1,395.00
09/11/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 090425 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 7/1/25 - 8/31/25 100-356-631400 1,287.10 09/11/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 090425 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 7/1/25 - 7/31/25 100-356-631900 4,167.27 09/11/2025 ALFREDO ULYSSES RODRIGUEZ 091125 Auto Detailing, 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrids, Sep '25
100-355-646100 320.00
09/11/2025 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 090325 Utilities - Electric, 8/1/25 - 8/31/25 100-356-631400 12,550.91 09/11/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 090325 - Acct #700697306974 Utilities - Electric, 8/4/25 - 9/2/25 100-355-631000 15.67 09/11/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 090425 - Acct #700162476559 Utilities - Electric, 7/1/25 - 8/31/25 100-355-631000 92.68 09/11/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 025-522362 Tyler SaaS Flip EPL, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 100-195-700090 48,440.00 09/11/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 025-526289 Credit for Tyler SaaS EPL, Aug '25 100-195-700090 (4,044.25) 09/11/2025 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 090225 Utilities - Water, 8/1/25 - 9/1/25 100-355-635000 243.23 09/05/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC RC-T004271 Landscape Services, Aug '25 100-355-720700 101,390.00 09/05/2025 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC RC-T004272 Landscape Services, Aug '25 100-355-720700 2,600.00 09/05/2025 LIVING INTERIORS T88760 Interior Plantscape Services, Sep '25 100-310-645500 159.00 09/05/2025 MILLENNIUM ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. INV0862261 Camera Maintenance & Repair, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26
100-195-646000 3,000.00
09/05/2025 RYAN Q WARDELL PLMR-0112-2025 PLMR-0112-2025, Permit Cancel, REC015294-2025100-000-221011 1.00 09/05/2025 RYAN Q WARDELL PLMR-0112-2025 PLMR-0112-2025, Permit Cancel, REC015294-2025100-000-442000 240.00 09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM50794M HVAC Maintenance, 9/1/25 - 100-310-645500 2,556.00 09/05/2025 ADRIAN MERRITT COLH 1018 Harvest in the Hills Magician, 10/18/25
100-310-695500 495.00
09/05/2025 PAPER DEPOT IN21536-8559 Destruction Bin, May '25 100-310-622005 43.00 09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM46877 HVAC Maintenance, Aug '25 100-310-645500 882.00 09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM49620M HVAC Maintenance, 6/1/25 - 6/30/25 100-310-645500 852.00 09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM49620M (2) HVAC Maintenance, 7/1/25 - 8/31/25 100-310-645500 1,704.00 09/05/2025 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. BO 2546888 Movie License, 8/22/25 100-310-695512 640.00 09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM46614 Smoke Detectors, HVAC Inspection &
Repair, Aug '25
100-310-645500 1,792.16
09/05/2025 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE,
INC.

CM46697 Replace Smoke Detectors, Aug '25 100-310-645500 3,871.00 09/05/2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING BLDR-0207-2025 BLDR-0207-2025, C&D Refund, REC015096-2025100-000-227001 630.00 09/05/2025 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. BO 2546888 Movie License, 8/15/25 100-310-695512 640.00 09/05/2025 SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC. BO 2546888 Movie License, 10/18/25 100-310-695512 640.00 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 09/05/2025 TIER ONE BLDC-0003-2025 BLDC-0003-2025, C&D Refund, REC014639-2025100-000-227001 963.50

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Amount
09/05/2025 AGA ENGINEERS, INC 25244-IN RTSSP for Paseo de Valencia-Moulton Pkwy, CIP #168
600-251-950168 2,025.10
Fund 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund Total: -
Grand Total: 1,639,288.84
9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 4 of 6
Fund 309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund Total: 22,713.84
Fund: 600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund
09/05/2025 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 166080 Professional Services, CIP #170, Jul 600-000-490100 (34,200.00) 09/05/2025 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 166080 Professional Services, CIP #170, Jul 600-251-950170 34,200.00 09/05/2025 AGA ENGINEERS, INC 25244-IN RTSSP for Paseo de Valencia-Moulton Pkwy, CIP #168
600-000-490301 (2,025.10)
Fund: 309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund
09/05/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.11 CalRecycle Support, May '25 309-355-700000 4,334.98 09/05/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.12 CalRecycle Support, Jun '25 309-355-700000 12,770.42 09/11/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.13 CalRecycle Support, Jul '25 309-355-700000 5,608.44 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number 09/11/2025 ECONOMICS, INC. 2024.13 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Jul '25
306-355-700000 31,435.38
Fund 306 - Waste & Recycling Fee Fund Total: 58,364.10

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9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 5 of 6
100-355-720401 Other Public Works Maintenance 213.19
100-355-720500 Graffiti Removal 3,124.54
100-355-720700 Landscape Maintenance 104,745.00
100-355-720701 Parks Maintenance & Repairs 3,141.75
100-355-720702 Tree Maintenance 34,137.83
100-355-720730 Annual Weed Abatement 37,464.42
100-310-721505 Contract Services - Janitorial & 12,722.06 100-355-622000 Operating Supplies 22.62
100-355-631000 Utilities - Electric 108.35
100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 48,417.84
100-355-646100 Vehicles - Fuel & Maintenance 320.00
100-355-700000 Professional Services 30,815.00
100-310-695500 Special Events - Program Services 510.00 100-310-695507 Marathon 5k 10,000.00
100-310-695510 Holiday Event Series 337.50
100-310-695512 Movies in the Park 2,491.40
100-310-695513 Concerts 1,235.70
100-310-721500 Contract Services - Programs 5,301.80
100-310-630000 Communications 1,239.82
100-310-632000 Utilities - Gas 109.49
100-310-635000 Utilities - Water 741.90
100-310-641000 Equipment Rentals & Leases 341.83
100-310-645500 Facility Maintenance & Repairs 12,611.16 100-310-690501 Facility Rentals - 375.00
100-225-700000 Professional Services - Building & 82,098.91 100-310-610000 Memberships & Subscriptions 1,866.75
100-310-622000 Operating Supplies 269.77
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies - Community 43.00
100-310-622500 Program & League Supplies 435.21
100-310-624500 Printing & Advertising 2,775.37
100-195-630000 Communications 1,887.01
100-195-641200 Copier Leases 1,408.55
100-195-646000 Equipment Maintenance & 3,000.00
100-195-700090 IT Contract Services & Support 45,790.75 100-225-610000 Memberships & Subscriptions 120.00
100-225-611000 Training, Conferences, & 628.00
100-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 34,200.00
100-155-622000 Operating Supplies 299.51
100-155-700030 Professional Services - City Clerk 121.30 100-195-617000 Recruitment 11,730.00
100-195-622000 Operating Supplies 1,497.02
100-195-623000 Printing & Mailing 1,000.00
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-140000 Prepaid Items 622.25
100-000-221011 Building Standards Fee 1.00
100-000-222000 Refundable Deposits 600.00
100-000-227001 Security Deposit - Waste 1,593.50
100-000-442000 Building Related Permits 240.00
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 1,552,156.80
221 - Senior Mobility Program Fund 4,029.00
301 - CARITS Road Fee Program Fund 2,025.10
306 - Waste & Recycling Fee Fund 58,364.10
309 - SB 1383 Grant Fund 22,713.84
600 - Capital Improvement Projects Fund -
Grand Total: 1,639,288.84
Account Summary
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Report Summary
Fund Summary

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Grand Total: 1,639,288.84
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 1,639,288.84
Grand Total: 1,639,288.84
9/15/2025 10:24:22 AM Page 6 of 6
306-355-700000 Professional Services 58,364.10
309-355-700000 Professional Services 22,713.84
600-000-490100 Transfers In from General Fund (34,200.00) 600-000-490301 Transfers In from CARITS Road (2,025.10) 600-251-950168 Traffic Signal Improvements 2,025.10
600-251-950170 Access Ramps 34,200.00
100-356-720420 MOE - Traffic Signal Maintenance 3,644.70 100-420-720800 Law Enforcement Contract 1,009,219.12
100-420-720822 Crossing Guard Services 2,748.16
100-420-720850 Private Security Patrol 7,830.00
221-310-720000 Contract Services 4,029.00
301-000-790600 Transfers Out to Capital 2,025.10
Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 08/29/2025 - 09/11/2025 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-356-631400 MOE - Electric (Streetlights & 13,939.95 100-356-631900 MOE - Electric (On-Bill Financing) 4,167.27 100-356-700101 MOE - Traffic Engineer Services 7,851.50

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Item No. 4.7
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Treasurer's Investment Report for August 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of August 2025.

Background:

The Treasurer’s Investment Report for the month of August 2025 is submitted herewith. The City’s total portfolio as of August 31, 2025, was $27,456,636. The pooled cash portfolio managed by the City Treasurer consisted of cash on hand, demand deposits, State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) investments and totaled $27,309,999. Restricted cash and investments totaled $146,637, and is composed of fiscal agent funds for Civic Center property management purposes.

Interest income for the month of August was $98,592. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 year-todate pooled cash interest earnings of $207,198 are 25% of the annual budget of $828,600.

The average yield on the City’s total portfolio for the month of August was 4.28%, compared to the prior month of 4.31%. The steady yield in August, as compared to the past few months, reflects a cautious approach by the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates in place. The City has budgeted conservatively in its expectation of interest earnings, and has built slight rate reductions into the revenue forecast.

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Item No. 4.7
Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to receive and file this report.

Attachments:

1. Treasurer's Report August 2025

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Pooled Cash & Investments
Current Month
Market Value
Current Month
Book Value
Prior Month
Book Value
Current
Month %
of
Portfolio
Maximum
Policy Limit
Yield to
Maturity for
Month
(Annualized)
BMO Checking & Money Market Accounts 5,855,318 $ 5,855,318 $ 6,563,438 $ 21% 50% 4.15% Petty Cash (City Hall) 500 500 500 0% n/a 0.00%
Fiscal Agent Cash - Employee FSA 1,700 1,700 1,700 0% n/a 0.00% State Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 99,083 98,964 98,964 0% 100% 4.25% Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) 21,353,517 21,353,517 21,275,160 78% 100% 4.34% 27,309,999 27,310,118 27,939,762 100% 4.30%
Restricted & Designated Cash
Fiscal Agent Cash - Essex Civic Center Mgmt 146,637 146,637 130,445 n/a n/a 0.00% 146,637 146,637 130,445 0.00%
Totals $ 27,456,636 27,456,755 $ 28,070,206 $ 4.28%
For the month of August 2025 $ 98,592
FY 2025-26 to Date 207,198
FY 2025-26 Budget 828,600
Certification:

Eric Hendrickson
Finance Director/Deputy City Treasurer
City of Laguna Hills
Treasurer's Investment Report
August 2025
Pooled Cash & Investment - Interest Earnings
I hereby certify that the above investment report includes all cash and investments of the City and is in conformance with all State laws and the City's investment policy approved by the City Council on October 22, 2024. At the time of the report, there is sufficient liquidity and anticipated revenues available to meet the City's budgeted expenditure requirements for the next six months.

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Reconciling items (outstanding checks and deposits in transit):

Pooled Cash & Investments Book Value:

Fund Balance Type
Nonspendable
Assigned
Unassigned
Total 24,768,465
27,309,999.00
GENERAL FUND RESERVES (as of most recent audited year end 6/30/2024) 299,941
691,632
23,776,892
93,937.13
TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH (629,472.09) 27,845,533.96 27,216,061.87 455-000-101455 Claim on Cash - Community Center Equipment Ma - 46,761.87 46,761.87 456-000-101456 Claim on Cash - Storm Drain / Slope Repair Reserv - 29,097.04 29,097.04 452-000-101452 Claim on Cash - Parks Equipment Maintenance - 309,213.00 309,213.00 454-000-101454 Claim on Cash - Sports Complex Equipment Maint - 66,200.46 66,200.46 421-000-101421 Claim on Cash - SLESF 88,901.42 - 88,901.42 451-000-101451 Claim on Cash - Liability Self-Insurance - 161,300.18 161,300.18 322-000-101322 Claim on Cash - Water Conservation 388,711.58 - 388,711.58 401-000-101401 Claim on Cash - Public Art 481,882.54 - 481,882.54 311-000-101310 Claim on Cash - Quimby Act Park In-Lieu Fee (VALH - 1,928,182.24 1,928,182.24 312-000-101312 Claim on Cash - CASp Fee 37,149.07 - 37,149.07 307-000-101307 Claim on Cash - C&D Forfeited Deposits - 427,716.62 427,716.62 309-000-101305 Claim on Cash - SB1383 Grant 22,713.84 - 22,713.84 305-000-101305 Claim on Cash - Beverage Recycling 13,706.29 - 13,706.29 306-000-101306 Claim on Cash - Waste & Recycling Fee 108,063.29 15,360.17 123,423.46 301-000-101301 Claim on Cash - CARITS Road Fee Program 1,342,489.98 (1,981.50) 1,340,508.48 302-000-101302 Claim on Cash - CDBG Grant (252,775.17) 132,213.74 (120,561.43) 214-000-101214 Claim on Cash - AB 2766 114,955.45 - 114,955.45 221-000-101221 Claim on Cash - Senior Mobility Program 291,101.68 - 291,101.68 211-000-101211 Claim on Cash - Gas Tax (RMRA) 1,032,986.93 79,105.68 1,112,092.61 212-000-101212 Claim on Cash - Measure M2 251,518.26 (50,202.69) 201,315.57

CLAIM ON CASH
100-000-101100 Claim on Cash - General Fund 20,057,959.93 (883,017.73) 19,174,942.20 210-000-101210 Claim on Cash - Gas Tax (HUTA) 897,697.46 79,050.24 976,747.70 Pooled Cash Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA
For the Period Ending 8/31/2025

BEGINNING

BALANCE

CURRENT

ACTIVITY

CURRENT
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME

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Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
September 08, 2025
LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly
Yields

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY MANAGER
24035 EL TORO ROAD
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Account Number:

August 2025 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 98,964.25
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 98,964.25
9/8/25, 2:40 PM LAIF Regular Monthly Statement
https://laifms.treasurer.ca.gov/RegularStatement.aspx 1/1

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Corporate Class
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Short-Term Investments Trust
Data as of August 31, 2025
NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT FDIC-INSURED | NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY invesco.com CM-FFTSY-2-E 09/25 Invesco Distributors, Inc.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including fees and expenses. Read it carefully before investing.

The fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in short-term, high-credit-quality money market instruments. These instruments are direct obligations of the US Treasury and repurchase agreements backed by Treasury obligations.

Investment Objective
Provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

Permissible Investments
Fund Highlights
n The portfolio management team follows a conservative investment process with respect to minimal credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity.
n The fund is designed for short- to medium-term cash investments, operating cash, cash sweeps and the liquidity components of investment portfolios.
n The fund aims to preserve capital, maintain liquidity and produce a competitive yield.

Yields (%)
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You may obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end by visiting invesco.com. The SEC yield listed reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements in effect for the period. Had the Adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses, your 7-day SEC yield would have been 4.16%. Average annual total returns reflect reinvested distributions, net of expenses for the periods. The 7-day SEC yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the fund than the total returns shown. 30-day simple and simple monthly yield are the sum of
the distribution rates for the number of days in the yield period annualized by 365 and divided by net asset value (NAV).

This does not constitute a recommendation of any
investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Maturity Schedule (%)

4.13 4.00 4.15 4.01
7-Day SEC 30-Day Simple
as of August 31, 2025 Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Period (%)
as of August 31, 2025
Inception 1.61
10 Years 1.94
5 Years 2.89
3 Years 4.71
1 Year 4.44
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
iMoneyNet U.S. Treasury & Repo Institutional Category1
Portfolio Composition (%) 3
SEC Investment Category (%)
U.S. Treasury Repurchase Agreement 67.0
U.S. Treasury Debt 33.0
Simple Monthly Yields
Period (%)
as of August 31, 2025
August 2025 4.15
July 4.17
June 4.19
May 5.14
April 4.21
March 4.24
February 4.26
January 4.41
December 4.56
November 4.70
October 4.95
September 2024 5.13
g 1-7
g 31-60
g 61-90
g 91-180
g 181+
Maturity schedule is based on weighted average maturity and is subject to change.
g 61.8
g 1.8
g 7.1
g 7.6
g 21.7
Days to
maturity (%)
NAIC Requirements
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Meets NAIC requirement of a 0% capital reserve for a
purchase by insurance companies.

Management Team
Laurie Brignac, Joe Madrid, Brandon Maitre, Justin Mandeville, Marques Mercier, Wesley Rager, Jennifer Brown, Ripal Tilara, and Bryn Zinser
All data provided by Invesco unless otherwise stated. 1 iMoneyNet, Inc. is an independent mutual fund performance monitor. The U.S. Treasury & Repo Institutional Category is an unmanaged group of money market funds with similar invest- ment objectives and pricing structures as the Corporate Class of the Invesco Treasury Portfolio. iMoneyNet performance figures represent the category average. An investment cannot be made into the category. 2 A credit rating is an assessment provided by Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) of the cred- itworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, includ- ing specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Fund ratings are subject to change and are based on sev- eral factors, including an analysis of a portfolio's overall credit quality, market price exposure and management. Fund ratings are provided to indicate the creditworthiness of the underlying holdings in the portfolio and offer a forward-looking opinion about fixed income funds' capacity to maintain stable principal (net asset value). The ratings will generally range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). For more information on rating method- ologies, please visit the following NRSRO websites: www.standar- dandpoors.com and select "Understanding Ratings" under Rating Resources on the homepage; www.moodys.com and select "Rating Methodologies" under Research and Ratings on the homepage; www.fitchratings.com and select "Ratings Definitions" on the homepage.@FSIA_CashDisclosureLeft: 3 Portfolio composition is subject to change. An investment cate- gory listed with "other" in the name indicates that the underly- ing holdings did not fall into the SEC's more narrowly defined investment categories.

You could lose money by investing in the Fund.

Although the Fund seeks to preserve your
investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot
guarantee it will do so. An investment in the
Fund is not a bank account and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.

The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse
the Fund for losses, and you should not expect
that the sponsor will provide financial support to
the Fund at any time, including during periods of
market stress.

Fund Information
Inception August 01, 2005
CUSIP 825252570

NASDAQ TYCXX
Total Net Assets $42.14 billion
Reflects all classes of the portfolio.

Weighted Average Maturity (WAM) 37 days
Weighted Average Life (WAL) 114 days
SEC Portfolio Liquidity Requirements (%)
1-day 68.32
7-day 95.49
Ratings²
Standard & Poor's AAAm
Moody's Aaa-mf
Fitch Ratings AAAmmf

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August 4.251
July 4.258
June 4.269
May 4.272
April 4.281
March 4.313
PMIA Average Life(1): 248
LAIF Fair Value Factor(1): 1.001198310
PMIA Daily(1): 4.26
PMIA Quarter to Date(1): 4.27
LAIF Apportionment Rate(2): 4.40
LAIF Earnings Ratio(2): 0.00012059828906715
LAIF Administrative Cost(1)*: 0.18
Treasuries

51.92%
Agencies

28.21%
Certificates of
Deposit/Bank Notes

9.47%
Time
Deposits

3.09%
Commercial
Paper

6.58%
Corporate
Bonds

0.58%
Loans

0.15%
Notes: The apportionment rate includes interest earned on the CalPERS Supplemental Pension Payment pursuant to Government Code 20825 (c)(1) .
*The percentage of administrative cost equals the total administrative cost divided by the quarterly interest earnings. The law provides that administrative costs are not to exceed 5% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund. However, if the 13-week Daily Treasury Bill Rate on the last day of the fiscal year is below 1%, then administrative costs shall not exceed 8% of quarterly EARNINGS of the fund for the subsequent fiscal year.

Source:
(1) State of California, Office of the Treasurer
(2) State of California, Office of the Controller
PMIA Average Monthly
Effective Yields(1)
PMIA/LAIF Performance Report
as of 09/04/25
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Item No. 4.8
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
Issue: Locations for Posting of Agendas, Ordinances, and Other Notices Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Locations for Posting of Ordinances and Other Notices Required by Law to be Posted and Repealing Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2."
Background:

All ordinances and other notices required by law to be posted are required to be posted in three (3) public places within the City of Laguna Hills in accordance with Government Code § 36933. CC Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2 sets the current three (3) locations as:
1) City Hall; 2) Community Center; and 3) Courtyard at La Paz shopping center at 25252 McIntyre Street.

The posting location at Courtyard at La Paz shopping center was established in 1993 by CC Resolution No. 93-09-14-2. Due to age and sun/rain exposure, the existing posting board is in a dilapidated state. Remodels to the shopping center building since installation of the posting board have moved entrances to the surrounding businesses (Fort Fitness and JoAnn’s) away from the posting board location and the posting board is no longer in a location frequented by patrons of the shopping center.

At the City Clerk Department's request, the Public Works Department has purchased and installed a new posting board at Knotty Pine Park to replace the current dilapidated posting board located at the Courtyard at La Paz shopping center. The proposed resolution designates the two (2) existing and one (1) new posting location as the three (3) official public places within the City for posting of ordinances and notices in

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accordance with Government Code § 36933.

Fiscal Impact:

Adoption of the proposed resolution does not impose a fiscal impact on the City.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution

2. Map Showing Posting Locations

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09-23-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE

LOCATIONS FOR POSTING OF ORDINANCES AND

OTHER NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE POSTED
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05-25-2

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. All Ordinances and other notices required by law to be posted shall be posted in at least three (3) public places within the City of Laguna Hills in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

SECTION 2. Beginning October 1, 2025, all Ordinances and such notices referred to in Section 1 shall be posted for public inspection at the following three (3) locations:

1. City Hall, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California 92653

2. Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, California 92653

3. Knotty Pine Park, Knotty Pine Road at Mackenzie Street, Laguna Hills, California 92653
SECTION 3. Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2 is hereby repealed, effective October 1, 2025.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September 2025. ____________________________________

JOSHUA SWEENEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

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Resolution No. 2025-09-23-X

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2025-09-23-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

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Item No. 4.9
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Interim City Manager
Issue: Award of a Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3.08.090 for the award of a Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services, because the services are available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder through a procurement with another local public agency or government entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same or similar to those normally utilized by the city, and the price offered is substantially equivalent (LHMC Section 3.08.110.G); 2.

Award the Maintenance Services Agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting in the total maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of $200,000 for a five-year term; and 3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement.

Background:

The City’s FY 2025-27 Budget includes CIP 106 (Citywide Concrete Repair). A significant portion of this project is intended to address deficient sidewalk panels. Traditionally, deficient sidewalk panels are replaced, which is quite costly. However, often the deficiency is simply relative vertical panel displacement, potentially creating a tripping hazard. To more efficiently and economically repair existing sidewalks, City staff is recommending the approval of an agreement with Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting (Precision). Under the proposed

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agreement, Precision would survey concrete sidewalk panels and repair most uneven sidewalk panels using a technique called "concrete slicing." “Concrete Slicing” is a proprietary method, which has been an established sidewalk maintenance practice used by over 30 agencies throughout the state that eliminates sidewalk trip hazards of up to 2 inches at a fraction of the cost with less disruption when compared to typical sidewalk panel replacement.

Original Sidewalk Defect
Sidewalk Defect after Concrete Slicing

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Cost of Typical Sidewalk Replacement:

Average Sq/Ft of
Sidewalk Panel
# of Sidewalk Panels
to Replace per
Hazard
Cost of Removal and
Replacement per
Sq/Ft of Sidewalk
Total Estimated
Removal and
Replacement Cost
per Hazard
25 3 $18 $1,350
Cost of Precision Slicing Repair method:

Average Estimated Cost of
Slicing per Repair
$75
Average Cost Savings: $1,275
Precision's services include comprehensive sidewalk panel surveys, which inventory both deficient panels which can be repaired using “concrete slicing” as well as those requiring replacement.

Per LHMC Section 3.08.090, non-professional services exceeding $50,000 are required to be competitively bid; unless waived by conditions stipulated in LHMC Section

3.08.110. Staff recommends waving competitive bids under LHMC Section 3.08.110.G as follows:
“When the goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or nonprofessional services are available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder through a procurement with another local public agency or government entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same as or similar to those normally utilized by the city for the acquisition of such goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or services, and when the price offered to the city is substantially equivalent to that offered to the other public agency or government entity.”
On January 14, 2025, the San Clemente City Council awarded a competitively bid contract to Precision for Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services in the amount of $200,000 at the same unit prices for survey and repair services. This formal procurement process satisfies the requirements of LHMC Section 3.08.110.G.

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Fiscal Impact:

The proposed agreement is for a five-year term with a maximum contract amount not to exceed $200,000 for the entirety of the agreement. Annual optional CPI increases may be requested and approved at the sole discretion of the City Manager in the second, third, fourth and fifth year of the agreement subject to the City's approved budget. In no event shall any adjustment to pricing exceed five percent (5%) per year regardless of CPI or any other cost factors.

The FY 2025/27 budget for CIP No. 106 is $150,000 each year with an additional $166,014 of carryover funds from prior fiscal years for a total of $466,014. The significant savings in the cost of sidewalk repair using “concrete slicing” will preserve more of these funds for other concrete repairs such as curb and gutter, driveway aprons and access ramps.

In addition, the 5-year term of the proposed agreement provides the City flexibility in the expenditure of funds for “concrete slicing” beyond the current 2-year budget cycle.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Maintenance Services Agreement

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1 MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc., dba Precision Concrete Cutting Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment Services
THIS MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into, to be effective this 23rd day of September 2025, by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC., DBA PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING, a California corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has determined that there is a need to retain the services of a qualified and experienced contractor capable of performing sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services (the “Project”).

B. Contractor has submitted to City a proposal dated September 11, 2025, to provide the desired sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services to City, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

C. Contractor represents and maintains that it is uniquely qualified by virtue of its experience, training, education, licensing, reputation, labor and equipment, and expertise to provide the sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services and has agreed to provide such services to City as provided herein. City does not have the personnel, specialized equipment, training, or technical expertise able to perform the work and services contracted for herein.

D. City desires to retain Contractor to provide such sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. MAINTENANCE SERVICES

1.1 Scope of Services and Standard of Performance. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contractor promises and agrees to provide, furnish, and perform sidewalk trip hazard removal, assessment and maintenance services to City as set forth in Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work, dated September 11, 2025, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Services” or “Work”). As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor acknowledges and understands that the Services and Work contracted for under this Agreement require specialized skills, equipment, labor, licensing, training, and abilities and that, consistent with this understanding,

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2 Contractor’s Services and Work shall be performed in a skillful and competent manner and shall be held to a standard of quality and workmanship prevalent in the industry for such service and work and with the standards recognized as being employed by contractors in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and warrants that it is skilled in the discipline necessary to perform the Services and Work and that it holds the necessary skills and abilities to satisfy the standard of work as set forth in this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants that it and all of its employees and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services and Work assigned to them. All Services and Work shall be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.

1.2 Contract Documents. The Agreement between the Parties shall consist of the following: (1) this Agreement; and (2) the Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work (“Contractor’s Proposal”), which shall be referred to collectively hereinafter as the “Contract Documents.” The Contractor’s Proposal, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby incorporated by reference and are made a part of this Agreement. All provisions of this Agreement, and the Contractor’s Proposal, shall be binding on the Parties. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (2nd) the provisions of the Contractor’s Proposal (Exhibit “A”).

1.3 Compliance with Law. Contractor shall comply at all times during the term of this Agreement with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations promulgated thereunder, including without limitation all applicable fair labor standards and Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Work and Services, including all Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with performing the Work and Services. If Contractor performs any Work or Services in violation of such laws, rules, and regulations, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all penalties and costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules, or regulations.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Prior to performing any Services or Work hereunder, Contractor shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its trade and perform the Work and Services required by this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Contractor to perform the Work and Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the Work and Services required by this Agreement, and Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to obtain such licenses, permits, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work or Services.

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3 1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that it (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Work or Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed and has carefully examined the location or locations at or with respect to where such Services or Work is to be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. If the Services involve work upon any site, Contractor represents and maintains that Contractor has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of any Services hereunder. Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the Services hereunder, Contractor shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from the City.

1.6 Care of Work. Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the Work and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies, and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the Work by the City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence.

1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Both Parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both Parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents, and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

1.8 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the Services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work (Exhibit “A”) or to make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from such Work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the City to the Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Maximum Contract Amount, as defined below, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Contractor. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the Work and Services specifically set forth in the Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work or reasonably contemplated therein, regardless of whether the time or materials required to complete any Work or Services identified in the Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work exceeds any time or material amounts or estimates provided therein.

1.9 Prevailing Wages.

1.9.1 Prevailing Wage Laws. The City has determined that the Work and Services under this Agreement requires work of labor categories which are subject to Prevailing Wage Laws identified in the State of California Labor Code. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. Contractor agreesto fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor

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4 laws (including, without limitation, if applicable, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the Parties that, in connection with the Work or Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law, and Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement.

1.9.2 Labor Code/DIR Compliance. Contractor understands and agrees to comply with the following California Labor Code compliance conditions [Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq., 1813, 1860, 1861, 3700]:
(A) This Agreement is subject to the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works and the awarding public agency (“City”) and Contractor agree to be bound by all the provisions thereof as though set forth in full herein.
(B) Contractor shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5 and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. (C) Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The applicable prevailing wage determination(s) may be obtained at (http://www.dir.ca.qov/OPRUDPreWaqeDetermination.htm), are on file with City, and are available to any interested party upon request. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the Term of this Agreement.
(D) Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, Contractor’s services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Contractor shall post job site notices as prescribed by DIR regulations and furnish the records specified in California Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in the manner prescribed by California Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(3) and (c)(2). (E) Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1776 which, among other things, require Contractor and each subcontractor to (1) keep accurate payroll records, (2) certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776, and (3) inform the City of the location of the records. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1776 by itself and all of its subcontractors. (F) Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects, and further agrees that Contractor is responsible for compliance with Section 1777.5 by itself and all of its subcontractors. (G) Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work for all workmen employed in the execution of this Agreement, and the Contractor and any subcontractor shall comply with and be governed by the laws of the State of California having to do with working hours set

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5 forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by the Contractor or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the California Labor Code. (See, e.g., Cal. Labor Code §1815.)
(H) Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, Contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. By signing this Agreement, Contractor hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.”
(I) Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.1, Contractor and any subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the California Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.2. It is not a violation of California Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by California Business and Professions Code Section 7029.1 or by California Public Contract Code Section 10164 or 20103.5, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Contractor shall not perform any work under this Agreement with any subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the California Labor Code.

1.10 Water Quality Management and Compliance.

1.10.1 Storm Water Management. Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be encountered at various times during performance of the Services or Work. Contractor hereby acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters, has prepared its bid or proposal accordingly, and assumes any and all risks and liabilities associated with and arising therefrom.

1.10.2 Compliance with Water Quality Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations.

Contractor shall keep itself and any subcontractors, staff, agents, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by, the performance of the Services or Work, including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of: the City’s ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal. Water Code § 1300 etseq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permitsissued

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6 pursuant to any such authority. Contractor shall additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local or state agency having jurisdiction over the location where the Services or Work are to be performed, conducted, or provided, regarding discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.

1.10.3 Compliance with DAMP and LIP. In addition to compliance with the laws, ordinances, and regulations listed in subsection 1.10.2, Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (“DAMP”), the City of Laguna Hills Local Implementation Plan (“LIP”), and the applicable Water Quality Management Plan (“WQMP”). Such documents contain the Model Maintenance Procedures with Best Management Practices (“BMPs”). These Model Maintenance Procedures contain pollution prevention and source control techniques to minimize the impact of those activities upon dryweather urban runoff, storm water runoff, and receiving water quality. Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees to be familiar with the DAMP, the LIP, and the WQMP, and agrees to comply with the requirements specified therein.

1.10.4 Standard of Care. Contractor represents and warrants that all employees and subcontractors performing any Services or Work hereunder shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations, and policies described in Sections 1.10.2 and 1.10.3 of this Agreement. Contractor further represents and warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive appropriate training regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations, and policies described in subsections

1.10.2 and 1.10.3 of this Agreement as they may relate to the Services.

1.10.5 Liability for Water Quality Non-Compliance.
(A) Indemnity: Failure to comply with laws, regulations, and ordinances listed in subsections 1.10.2 and 1.10.3 of this Agreement is a violation of federal and state law.

Notwithstanding any other indemnity contained in this Agreement, Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees and authorized volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, losses or liabilities of any kind or nature which the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees and authorized volunteers may sustain or incur for noncompliance with the laws, regulations, and ordinances listed in subsections 1.10.2 and 1.10.3 of this Agreement arising out of or in connection with the Services, except for liability resulting from the sole negligence, willful misconduct or active negligence of the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees or authorized volunteers.
(B) Defense: City reserves the right to defend any enforcement action or civil action brought against the City for Contractor’s failure to comply with any applicable water quality law, regulation, or policy. Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for the costs associated with, any settlement reached between the City and the relevant enforcement entity.
(C) Damages: City may seek damages from Contractor for delay in completing the Services caused by Contractor’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations, and

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7 policies described in subsections 1.10.2 and 1.10.3 of this Agreement, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.

1.11 Intentionally omitted.

1.12 Non-Exclusive Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other contractors, consultants, or vendors for services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement. Contractor further acknowledges that City may have its own employees perform services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For the Services and Work rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor shall be compensated by City in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation/Fees/Rates/Unit Prices set forth in Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", but not exceeding the total maximum contract amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200.000.00) (hereinafter referred to as the total "Maximum Contract Amount"). Compensation shall be payable according to the fees and at the rates, charges, and unit prices set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The maximum amount of City’s payment obligation under this Agreement is the amount specified in this section.

2.2. Method of Payment. Unless some other method of payment is specified in the Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work (Exhibit “A”), in any month in which Contractor wishes to receive payment, no later than the 10th working day of such month, Contractor shall submit to the City, in a form approved by the City’s Finance Director, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Such requests shall be based upon the amount and value of the Work or Services performed by Contractor and accompanied by such reporting data including an itemized breakdown of all costs incurred and tasks performed during the period covered by the invoice, as may be required by the City. City shall use reasonable efforts to make payments to Contractor within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the invoice or a soon thereafter as is reasonably practical.

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8 2.3 Optional CPI Adjustment. The fees, rates and/or unit prices set forth in Contractor’s Proposal/Scope of Work (Exhibit "A") shall remain fixed and unchanged for the first year of the term of this Agreement. Thereafter, Contractor may submit a request to adjust its fees, rates and/or unit prices once per year during the remainder of the term of the Agreement as provided for herein. However, approval of any request to adjust fees, rates and/or unit prices shall be made at the sole discretion of the City Manager, in writing, and is subject to the City's approved budget.

Such fee, rate, and/or unit price adjustment(s), if any, shall not exceed the value of the change of the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for the preceding one year as published for the month of April of any given year. In no event shall any adjustment of any fee, rate or unit price exceed five percent (5%) per year regardless of CPI or any other cost factors.

2.4 Changes in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Work or Services is requested by the City, the Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional fees for services. An amendment may be entered into: (a) to provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; and/or (b) to provide for additional work or services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Contractor’s profession.

2.5 Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefore by the Laguna Hills City Council for each fiscal year covered by the term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the City.

3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. The time for completion of the services to be performed by Contractor is an essential condition of this Agreement. Contractor shall prosecute regularly and diligently the Work of this Agreement according to the agreed upon Schedule of Performance set forth in Contractor's Proposal/Scope of Work (Exhibit “A”).

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Contractor shall commence the Services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all Services or Work within the time period(s) established in the Schedule of Performance set forth in Contractor's Proposal/Scope of Work (Exhibit “A”). When requested by Contractor, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer; however, the City shall not be obligated to grant such an extension.

3.3 Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall commence upon the effective date of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of five (5) years, commencing on September 23, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2030.

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9 3.4 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor (financial inability excepted), including, but not limited to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if Contractor, within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay, notifies the City Manager in writing of the causes of the delay. The City Manager shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Manager such delay is justified. The City Manager's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Contractor be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Contractor's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this section.

3.5 Task Orders. Contractor hereby agrees and acknowledges that any and all Services or Work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be based upon the prior issuance of a written project Task Order by the City. Furthermore, Contractor hereby agrees and acknowledges that execution of this Agreement by the City does not in any way guarantee that a Task Order will be issued to Contractor. Moreover, execution of this Agreement by the City shall not entitle Contractor to any form of payment or compensation from the City without City first having issued a project Task Order.

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Contractor. The following principal of Contractor is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the Services to be performed under this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection therewith: Kevin Yocum, C.O.O. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, expertise, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Work or Services performed hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Contractor without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager of City, and is subject to change by the City Manager. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Contract Officer is kept fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Services, and the Contractor shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments. The experience, knowledge, capability, expertise, and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Contractor shall not assign the

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10 performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of City. Contractor shall not contract with any other entity to perform the Services required without prior written consent of City. If Contractor is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Contractor shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the Work will be considered employees of Contractor. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Contractor. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Contractor or any surety of Contractor from any liability hereunder without the express written consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor.

4.4.1. The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make Contractor a City employee. During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as City officers or employees. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement.

Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents shall not maintain a permanent office or fixed business location at City’s offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of Contractor’s officers, employees, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees as required by law in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Contractor.

4.4.2. Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability against City, or bind City in any manner.

4.4.3. No City benefits shall be available to Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents in connection with the performance of any Work or Services under this Agreement. Except for fees paid to Contractor as provided for in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Contractor for the performance of any Work or Services under this Agreement. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor, its officers,

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11 employees, or agents, for injury or sickness arising out of performing any services hereunder. If for any reason any court or governmental agency determines that the City has financial obligations, other than pursuant to Section 2 and Subsection 1.8 herein, of any nature relating to salary, taxes, or benefits of Contractor’s officers, employees, representatives, subcontractors, or agents, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City from and against all such financial obligations.

4.5 PERS Eligibility Indemnification.

4.5.1 In the event that Contractor or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor providing any Work or Services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractor or its employees, agents or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of the City.

4.5.2 Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing any Work or Services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Compliance with Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, and in a form and content satisfactory to City, all insurance required under this section. Contractor shall not commence any Work or Services under this Agreement unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. If Contractor’s existing insurance policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

5.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, and without limiting the indemnity provisions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:

5.2.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance written on an occurrence basis with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the general aggregate, and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for products and completed operations. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting

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12 coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.

5.2.2 Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Automobile Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined limit for each occurrence covering bodily injury and property damage. The policy shall specifically include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, and hired automobiles.

5.2.3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in at least the minimum statutory amounts, and in compliance with all other statutory requirements, as required by the State of California. Contractor agrees to waive and obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving all subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and to require each of its subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, a policy of Employer’s Liability Insurance written on a per occurrence basis with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease.

5.3 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance required by this section shall be issued by a licensed company authorized to transact business in the state by the Department of Insurance for the State of California with a current rating of A-:VII or better (if an admitted carrier), or a current rating of A:X or better (if offered by a non-admitted insurer listed on the State of California List of Approved Surplus Lines Insurers (LASLI), by the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, except that the City will accept workers’ compensation insurance from the State Compensation Fund. In the event the City determines that the Work or Services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the City. Contractor shall immediately substitute any insurer whose A.M. Best rating drops below the levels specified herein.

5.4 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:

5.4.1 The policy or policies of insurance required by this section for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to provide the following:
(A) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement; and

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13 (B) Additional Insured Endorsements: Additional insured endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to “ongoing operations”, (2) exclude “contractual liability”, (3) restrict coverage to “sole” liability of Contractor, or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the Agreement; and, the coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds.
(C) Notice: The policy or policies of insurance required by this section for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or modified, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by First Class U.S. Mail, postage-prepaid, has been provided to the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if coverage is to be suspended, voided, or cancelled because of Consultant’s failure to pay the insurance premium, the notice provided to City shall be by ten (10) days prior written notice.

5.4.2 For all policies of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Contractor shall provide endorsements for ongoing operations and completed operations to effectuate this requirement.

5.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City in advance and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.

5.6 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.

5.7 Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or shall specifically allow Contractor or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section to waive their right to recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby agrees to waive its own right of recovery against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and Contractor hereby agrees to require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants or subcontractors.

5.8 Evidence of Coverage. Concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, Contractor shall deliver certificates of insurance together with original endorsements affecting each of the insurance policies required by this section. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for written approval. The certificates of insurance and original endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage,

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14 Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies. Contractor shall promptly furnish, at City’s request, copies of actual policies including all declaration pages, endorsements, exclusions and any other policy documents City requires to verify coverage.

5.9 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting in any way the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.

5.10 Enforcement of Agreement (Non-Estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Contractor of any non-compliance with any of the insurance requirements set forth in this section imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

5.11 Insurance for Subconsultants. Contractor shall include all subconsultants or subcontractors engaged in any Work or Services for Contractor relating to this Agreement as additional named insureds under the Contractor’s insurance policies, or Contractor shall be responsible for causing its subconsultants or subcontractors to procure and maintain the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of the insurance requirements set forth in this section, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, as additional insureds to their respective policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability Insurance provided by Contractor’s subconsultants or subcontractors performing any Work or Services related to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, as additional insureds. Contractor shall not allow any subconsultant or subcontractor to commence any Work or Services relating to this Agreement unless and until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that the subconsultant or subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

5.12 Other Insurance Requirements. The following terms and conditions shall apply to the insurance policies required of Contractor pursuant to this Agreement:

5.12.1 Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to City if (1) any of the insurance policies required herein are terminated, cancelled or suspended, (2) the limits of any of the insurance coverages required herein are reduced, or (3) the deductible or self-insured retention is increased.

5.12.2 All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this Agreement are intended to apply to each insured, including additional insureds, against whom a claim is made or suit is brought to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations shall limit the application of such insurance coverage.

5.12.3 None of the insurance coverages required herein will be in compliance with the requirements of thissection if they include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs

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15 the coverages set forth herein (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period), unless the endorsement has first been submitted to the City and approved in writing.

5.12.4 Certificates of insurance will not be accepted in lieu of required endorsements, and submittal of certificates without required endorsements may delay commencement of the Project. It is Contractor’s obligation to ensure timely compliance with all insurance submittal requirements as provided herein.

5.12.5 Contractor agrees to ensure that subconsultants and subcontractors, if any, and any other parties involved with the Project who are brought onto or involved in the Project by Contractor, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Contractor. Contractor agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to the City for review.

5.12.6 Contractor agrees to provide immediate written notice to City of any claim, demand or loss against Contractor arising out of the Work or Services performed under this Agreement and for any other claim, demand or loss which may reduce the insurance available to pay claims, demands or losses arising out of this Agreement.

6. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (at Contractor’s sole cost and expense with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City), indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively the “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all liabilities, actions, suits, claims, demands, losses, costs, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages, demands, orders, penalties, and expenses including legal costs and attorney fees (collectively “Claims”), including but not limited to Claims arising from injuries to or death of persons (Contractor’s employees included), for damage to property, including property owned by City, or from any violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, which Claims arise out of, pertain to, or are related to Contractor’s performance under this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall the insurance requirements and limits set forth in this Agreement be construed to limit Contractor’s indemnification obligation or other liability hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such obligation to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, shall not apply to such claims or liabilities arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of City.

7. REPORTS AND RECORDS

7.1 Accounting Records. Contractor shall keep complete, accurate, and detailed accounts of all time, costs, expenses, and expenditures pertaining in any way to this Agreement.

Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to properly perform the Services required by this Agreement and to enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such Services. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from

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7.2 Reports. Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the Services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of the Work and Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the Work or Services contemplated herein or, if Contractor is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of such fact, circumstance, technique, or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Contractor is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

7.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, subconsultants, subcontractors, and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be promptly delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. Contractor shall ensure that all of its subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment, Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom.

7.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Contractor in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor without City’s prior written authorization.

7.5 Audit and Inspection of Records. After receipt of reasonable notice and during the regular business hours of City, Contractor shall provide City, or other agents of City, such access to Contractor’s books, records, payroll documents, and facilities as City deems necessary to examine, copy, audit, and inspect all accounting books, records, work data, documents, and activities directly related to Contractor’s performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain such books, records, data, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall clearly identify and make such items readily accessible to such parties during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment by City hereunder.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

8.1 California Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and as to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such County, and Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the

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17 personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

8.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the Parties. Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.

8.3 Termination. City may terminate this Agreement for any reason, with or without cause, upon giving Contractor thirty (30) days written notice. Upon such notice, City shall pay Contractor for Services performed through the date of termination. Upon receipt of such notice, Contractor shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. Thereafter, Contractor shall have no further claims against the City under this Agreement. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this section, Contractor shall submit to the City an invoice for work and services performed prior to the date of termination.

8.4 Default of Contractor.

8.4.1. Contractor’s failure to comply with any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default.

8.4.2. If the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, determines that Contractor is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall notify Contractor in writing of such default. Contractor shall have ten (10) days, or such longer period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance.

In the event Contractor fails to cure its default within such period of time, City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Contractor shall be liable for any and all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City’s right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 8.3.

8.4.3. If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 8.4.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the Services required hereunder exceeds the Maximum Contract Amount (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any paymentsto the Contractor for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. The withholding or failure to withhold payments to Contractor shall not limit Contractor’s liability for completion of the Services as provided herein.

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18 writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. Any waiver by the Parties of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or term contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other default or breach, nor shall failure by the Parties to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any of the covenants, conditions, or terms contained in this Agreement be construed as changing the terms of this Agreement in any manner or preventing the Parties from enforcing the full provisions hereof.

8.6 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

8.7 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

8.8 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non-judicial proceeding, the prevailing Party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non-prevailing Party all reasonable costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding. To the extent authorized by law, in the event of a dismissal by the plaintiff or petitioner of the litigation or non-judicial proceeding within thirty (30) days of the date set for trial or hearing, the other Party shall be deemed to be the prevailing Party in such litigation or proceeding.

9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

9.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his or her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of any state statute or regulation. Contractor represents and warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement.

9.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital

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19 status, ancestry, or national origin. Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin.

Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:

To City: City of Laguna Hills
Attention: City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, California 92653
Telephone: (949) 707-2600
Facsimile: (949) 707-2633
To Contractor : Sothern California Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. dba Precision Concrete Cutting
Attention: Kevin Yocum, C.O.O.
2581 Highgate CT
Chino Hills, CA 91709-1137
Telephone: (760) 658-6116

10.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.

10.3 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the reminder of that provision, or the remaining provisions of this Agreement unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either Party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

10.4 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties’ successors and assignees.

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20 10.5 Third Party Beneficiary. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party hereto.

10.6 Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though fully set forth herein and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

10.7. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.

10.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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21 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.
"CITY"

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
a California municipal corporation

JOE AMES
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

JENNIFER LEE,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

GREGORY E. SIMONIAN,
City Attorney
"CONTRACTOR"

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION
CONCRETE, INC., DBA PRECISION
CONCRETE CUTTING, a California
corporation
Name: RONALD WILLIAM DURNA, JR.

Corporate Title: CEO
Name: KEVIN YOCUM
Corporate Title: COO

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EXHIBIT A

PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING SUMMARY OF

SERVICES
September 11th, 2025
California Precisions License #925449
Exp 12/31/2025
Joe Ames
Interim City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
DIR #1000003322
Exp 06/30/2026
California Small Business Administration
2001072
Exp 11/30/2025
City of Laguna Hills

OVERVIEW
Precision Concrete Cutting is pleased to submit this summary of services to the City of Laguna Hills. We hope we can assist you in achieving your goal in removing trip-hazard liabilities and maintaining the esthetics of the proposed sidewalk assets.

We are the global leader in Sidewalk Asset Management. We have numerous Franchises across North America, Canada, and Australia. Precision has been awarded six patents by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for our trip hazard removal equipment and unique process. Our company has worked for Municipal Governments in 48 of the 50 U.S. States and all but two provinces in Canada. Precision assesses hundreds of miles of sidewalk infrastructure every week and we have developed a premier Smartphone Surveying Technology which provides our clients the insight and knowledge they need to make well-informed and knowledgeable decisions about repairing their uneven sidewalk panels.

The Precision Concrete Cutting located in Southern California is independently owned and operated. We are the nation’s leader and have been making sidewalks safe since 2000. We are one of the largest operators in the nation.

We work with numerous municipalities and thousands of Commercial, HOA, Schools, and Apartment Management Companies.

The Objective
To assist the City of Laguna Hills in removing trip-hazard liabilities which result in loss due to litigation from civil and actual damages, Precision will repair requested and identified sidewalk trip-hazards from ¼” and up in designated work areas. We can take care of trip-hazards above 2” upon request of the customer, however, there must be a reasonable amount of concrete to remain which would be able to handle the normal course of usual traffic. Precision Concrete Cutting’s standard is to slice up to 2” on a 3 ½” panel. • Assess and slice directed locations OR identify all liabilities within a set geographic area (District, Zone, or Park) ¼” to 2”.
• Remove asphalt or concrete ramping prior to each cut. (Where necessary) • Bring all trip-hazards into ADA compliance (1/4” to 2”) from edge to edge. (Slope, cohesion, etc.) • Help reduce overall costs on long-term assets.
• Provide before and after pictures of each trip-hazard liability.

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• Provide GIS data of each trip-hazard liability, including height, length location, completion date, and all other relative and required information.
• Make recommendations for trip-hazards we cannot repair.

The Solution
With six patents used in our execution and process of work, Precision Concrete Cutting has the right approach to help extend the life of sidewalk assets, while also looking esthetically better than most traditional repair methods.

Precision Concrete Cutting removes trip-hazards to the specifications of this proposal and are protected by the patent numbers listed below by the US Patent and Trademark office. Precision Concrete Cutting is the sole-source provider of this type of work.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,827,074 U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,604 U.S. Pat. No. 7,000,606 U.S. Pat. No. 7,143,760 U.S. Pat. No. 7,201,644 U.S. Pat. No. 7,402,095

OUR PROPOSAL
Precision Concrete Cutting proudly serves the San Diego, Imperial, and south Orange Counties, as well as the City of Temecula for over 20 years. We are the preferred vendor for all trip-hazard liability removal in many municipalities throughout the world. We are California Precisions licensed and comply with prevailing wage requirements by municipalities.

During this time, we have developed an expertise in understanding what each client needs, and how we can best assist them. Our relationship with our clients has allowed us to be THE solution for sidewalk asset management. We understand the importance of a long-lasting partnership, and that is why we have a designated team to oversee our municipalities.

The City of Laguna Hills, like most municipalities, face economic challenges, ever changing rules and regulations, and constant litigation. Precision Concrete Cutting works to help municipalities create improvements in an overall low-cost solution which qualifies for tax incentives.

We have developed solutions which help clients significantly extend the useful life of a sidewalk and give powerful tools to manage capital expenditures for any future replacement.

Project Deliverables
Should the City of Laguna Hills choose to use Precision Concrete Cutting, you would be responsible to provide:

Deliverable Description
Purchase Order PO will state that the client is now ready for our services.

Sector/Zone/Region GIS Data
This data or mapping is provided by the client as a starting point for continued assessments and slicing work.

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Timeline for Execution
Key project dates are outlined below. Dates are best-guess estimates and are subject to change until a contract is executed.

Description Start Date End Date
Project start
Within 30
business days of
active
Purchase Order.

Upon Completion
of work.

Supplied Material
The following materials are to be supplied by the City of Laguna Hills for this project. For Precision Concrete Cutting to meet project milestones, this material must be supplied on schedule. The due date included in the following table must be met within two weeks in order to have ample time to schedule and execute purchase order.

Materials to be supplied by The City of Laguna Hills Due Date GIS Data or map with borders for each Sector/Zone/Region/Park or street segment that the client would like assessed and/or repaired.

At time of issued
Purchase Order
Expected timeline of requested work (work window)
At time of issued
Purchase Order

EXPECTED RESULTS
As the sole-sourced vendor, we expect our proposed solution to aid the City of Laguna Hills and have the following benefits:

Financial Benefits
• We will assist its municipalities in conserving finances on litigation due to trip-hazard liability removal. • Resources will be extended due to cost savings of providing a slicing repair on locations which would have normally been replaced (generally ¾” to 2”)
• Forecasting of Repair & Replacements into future years. By supplying the client with replacement data, this allows the client to specifically budget R&R’s for the current or next fiscal year. • In working with several municipalities across the United States, budget diversity is important. While we can extend municipalities overall budget with our service, there are other budgets which exist to assist in our specific scope of work.
o Maintenance Budget o Capital Improvements
Budget o Safe Route to School Budget o
Risk Management Grants
o Insurance Pools o ADA Transition Budget o
Bond Measures
o Federal, State, and local grants
• We do not grind! Grinding or pulverization of the concrete causes micro-fractures or weakening of the concrete panel due to excessive downward pressure. With grinding, replacement of concrete will come years sooner and

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produce significantly more concrete silica dust. Grinders will not reduce your liability as they cannot render a proper ADA compliant solution.

Technical Benefits
• All work is ADA compliant and makes significant improvements in the stated ADA transition plan (where applicable).
• All work is walkable same day. No walkway closures needed. • We cut with a dust abatement mechanism. No water-cooling is used which creates slurry and contaminates storm water drains our causes excessive environmental impact. • Asset management with GIS integration containing before and after pictures, height, length, and location of each slice. We work with your IT department to ensure the data we capture is delivered with each submitted invoice. • Slabs that contain cracks beyond repair and slabs that contain spalling will not have trip-hazards removed if specified by the customer and will be marked on the data for replacement.

Conservation Benefits
• Landfill Impact. As a City of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) we are proud of the fact that we reduce the impact to landfills and the environment as a result of our service.

For perspective, removing and replacing 100 panels would result in approximately 112,000 pounds or 56 tons of concrete being removed (average panel weight of 1,120 pounds.) Using Precision Concrete Cutting for 100 sidewalk repairs results in 0.3 tons of concrete removed and recycled, approximately 141 gallons of gasoline saved, and a reduction of 1.3 metric tons of CO2.
• Water Impact. The U.S. population has doubled over the past 50 years, while our thirst for water has tripled.

With at least 40 states anticipating water shortages by 2024, the need to conserve water is critical. EPA strives to integrate water management best practices at all its facilities. California has a history of droughts and the need to conserve water is always there.

According to data provided by “Concrete Construction” publication, the removal and replacement of one 6’x6’x4” sidewalk panel results in approximately 32 gallons of water consumption. Also, according to the latest USGS survey, the average household uses 9,000 gallons of water per month. • Tree City USA. City cities understand the requirements and benefits. o 70% of damaged sidewalks are due to tree roots. o Precision’s method does not require the removal of trees or root pruning. o Root pruning can shorten the life span of a tree and/or cause them to fall.
o PEOPLE LOVE TREES!
o 161 “Tree Cities” are in California.
o 2Precision Concrete Cutting can fix an uplifted panel for 10 times less than Remove & Replacement.
o Trees tame storm water. o Trees fight climate change. o Trees save Energy.

Other Benefits
• Emergency response. For moments when someone has tripped on a specific location, we provide same day (before 10 AM) or next business day (After 10 AM) response for areas of work outside the scheduled zone for the specific trip-hazard only. While we know some trip-hazards are more of a priority than others, using Precision Concrete Cutting gives you the peace of mind that we can take care of those for you, and

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in a timely manner. Upon completion of the emergency location, you are emailed with the data and invoice for that job.

PRICING
Pricing is negotiated based on municipality size, purchasing groups they are a part of, scope of work, and mutually agreed upon contracted rate. The pricing extended to City of Laguna Hills is based on the renegotiated rates within the current City of San Clemente contract. Sample pricing can be found below. All pricing and scope of work to be within the parameters determined within the City of San Clemente document.

SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT AND TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL SERVICES
PRECISION will inspect sidewalks and provide a written inspection report in the format approved by the CITY (optional curbs and gutters can be included in the scope of work). The inspection reports shall include the identification, location, and description of each problem and recommended action to be taken. The format and information required may be changed at the request of CITY with the agreement of both parties.

Sidewalk Assessment and Trip Hazard Removal Schedule
No. Item Description Unit Unit
Price
1 Trip Hazard Removal (1/4” – 2”) Inch Foot $39.95
6 Data Collection GIS Data and
Dashboard Miles $550
*Price includes slicing, removal, and all proper disposal fees. Our rate includes marking out the height of each trip-hazard, recording the address where the trip-hazard is located and mapping on the GIS map where all trip-hazards have been removed. Our price assumes we will be working in a specific area and will not require excessive mobilization.
**Payment Terms are non-negotiable. All payments must be received within 30 days of invoice date or a

1.5% charge per month will incur for all invoice payments past due date. adfsadfasdadfsdfhkhgjhg
Cost Saving Analysis – Remove and Replace

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Average Sq/Ft
of Panel
# of Panel to
Replace per
Hazard
Cost of
R&R per
Sq/Ft
Estimated
R&R Cost per
Panel
25 3 $18 $1,350
Estimated Cost of Slicing
per Repair
Estimated R&R
Cost per Panel
Total Cost
Savings per
Panel
$75 $1,350 $1,275
We have calculated the following project to produce cost savings of approximately $1,275 per location for the City of Laguna Hills.

The amount proposed from this budget would result in ~2,500 locations evaluated and repaired, giving the City of Laguna Hills confidence in a long-term sidewalk maintenance program that prioritizes pedestrian safety and reduced overall liability from their sidewalk asset.

THE PRECISION ADVANTAGE
The cost savings compared to grinding and replacement is important, but the biggest contrast is the quality, aesthetics, and ADA compliance Precision Saw-Cutting Offers! VS.

Grinding damages the concrete in that it breaks edges, knocks out aggregate, scars the adjacent panels, and creates micro cracks.

Grinding leaves the area looking rough, unfinished, and highlights the uneven scarring.

Grinding does not comply with the ADA slope requirements.

Has absolutely no cost advantage. Very often MORE expensive.

Grinders, due to its design, are unable to maneuver and remove hazards next to objects/obstacles, buildings, and walls.

Grinders face extreme difficulty on removing small trip hazards (under 3/8”) and larger trip hazards (over 1 inch).

Overall, an unnecessarily slow process that generates lots of residual dust. adfsadfasdadfsdfhkhgjhg

CONCLUSION
Precision Concrete Cutting is continually proven to be an industry leader for trip-hazard removal in identification, data collection, and our patented slicing method. We are members of the League of California Cities, MSA and APWA (National & Local) levels. We are the preferred sidewalk asset management solution for the Cities of San Diego, San Marcos, Del Mar, Vista, Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon and La Mesa. With 20 plus years in working with municipalities, management companies, HOA’s, and military, Precision Concrete Cutting really is a cut above the rest. Page 88 of 1981 We look forward to an opportunity to work with The City of Laguna Hills and supporting your efforts to improve sidewalk assets and remove your client’s trip-hazard liabilities and future litigation. We are confident that we can meet The City of Laguna Hills’s expectations and stand ready to partner with you.

If you have questions on this proposal, feel free to contact me, or Parker Yocum at your convenience by email at [email protected] or by phone at 951-760-1945.

Thank you for your consideration,
Kevin Yocum C.O.O.

Southern California Precision Concrete Inc. [email protected] 760-658-6116

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Item No. 4.10
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lowe, Community Development Director
Issue: Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

Background:

The purpose of this Status Report is to identify new and pending development applications in process with the City’s Community Development Department which will require a public hearing. Links to project documents are available on the City’s website at: https://lagunahillsca.gov/PlanningProjects.

Case Number USE-0234-2025 (MSP)
Project Location 24801 Alicia Parkway
Project
Description
Request to amend master sign program for Laguna Hills Plaza Applicant Kasey Clark of AKC Permit, Inc. on behalf of Dutch Bros.

Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status The application was submitted on August 4, 2025. Staff is currently processing the application and plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

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Case Number USE-0233-2025 (CUP)
Project Location 25526 Lone Pine
Project
Description
Request for conditional use permit to allow a new roof deck in the rear yard of a residence
Applicant Adrien Freire of Mudd Industries, Inc. on behalf of Albert Ong, Property Owner
Project Planner Kaden Likins, Contract Planner
Status The application was submitted on August 7, 2025. Staff is currently processing the application and plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

Case Number USE-0231-2025 (CUP)
Project Location 23297 South Pointe Drive
Project
Description
Request for conditional use permit to establish a community care facility in the Mixed Use (MXU) zone.

Applicant Daniel Avdee, Manifest Behavioral Health
Project Planner Elizabeth Yee, Contract Planner
Status The application was submitted on August 1, 2025. Staff is currently processing the application and plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

Case Number USE-0228-2025 (MSP)
Project Location 24451 Health Center Drive
Project
Description
Request to amend master sign program to permit additional exterior signage for a medical office building.

Applicant Rob Kerr, c|a Architects on behalf of MemorialCare Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status The application was submitted on July 23, 2025. Staff is currently processing the revised application and plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

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Case Number USE-0221-2025 (CUP)
Project Location 26502 Spur Branch Lane
Project
Description
Request for conditional use permit to allow a new roof deck in the rear yard of a residence
Applicant Mayer Hassani, Property Owner
Project Planner Elizabeth Yee, Contract Planner
Status The application was submitted on May 29, 2025. The item is scheduled for public hearing on September 23, 2025.

Case Number USE-0216-2025 (MSP)
Project Location 24231 - 24321 Avenida de Carlota (Oakbrook Village) Project
Description
Request to amend master sign program to permit a revised design for a pylon identification sign for the commercial center.

Applicant John Loper on behalf of Laguna Hills Investment Company Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status The application was submitted on April 1, 2025. Staff is currently processing the revised plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

Case Number USE-0211-2025 (SDP/VTTM)
Project Location 23161 Mill Creek
Project
Description
Request to redevelop a 2.34-acre commercial office property with 36 residential units.

Applicant Aylene Chu, on behalf of Toll West Coast, LLC (Toll Brothers) for Khoshbin Hillside, LLC (Property Owner)
Project Planner David Blumenthal, Contract Planner
Status This project was initially submitted as a preliminary application under SB 330 on December 18, 2024. The formal development

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application was submitted on January 30, 2025. To date, the application has been deemed incomplete twice (February 28, 2025, and May 1, 2025), with the most recent resubmittal of the application by the Applicant received by staff on May 9, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the application was deemed complete. On August 22, 2025, the City submitted a letter to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. The applicant resubmitted plans on September 9, 2025. The project is being reviewed by Staff in accordance with Gov. Code §65589.5.

Case Number USE-0210-2025 (MSP)
Project Location 25200 La Paz Road
Project
Description
Request for a Master Sign Program for the medical office building at 25200 La Paz Road (Tayani Institute)
Applicant Debbie Katz, RT 25200 La Paz, LLC
Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status The application was submitted on February 18, 2025. Staff is currently drafting a staff report; the item is tentatively scheduled for public hearing on October 14, 2025.

Case Number USE-0209-2025 (SDP/VTTM)
Project Location 23272, 23282, 23422, 23382, 23332 Mill Creek Drive; 24461, 24411 Ridge Route Drive
Project
Description
Request to construct 464 residential units.

Applicant John Stack, on behalf of Ridge Route LLC, KB Mill Creek DST, KB Spectrum Summit Plaza, LLC
Project Planner David See, Contract Planner
Status This project was initially submitted as a preliminary application under SB 330 on October 29, 2024. The formal development application was submitted on January 23, 2025. On April 18, 2025,

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staff notified the Applicant that the application was officially determined to be complete. Staff reviewed the entire application for consistency with applicable development standards in accordance with Gov. Code §65589.5. On June 17, 2025, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. The letter also listed additional technical review comments that will need to be addressed prior to scheduling the project for a public hearing.

Case Number USE-0166-2023 (SDP/TPM/PUP/PP)
Project Location 24422 Avenida de la Carlota, Oakbrook Plaza Project
Description
A request to construct a new 240-unit senior living apartment complex in a 7-story, podium-style development with four residential levels located above four parking levels, including one subterranean parking level. The existing office building on site will remain, with parking for the office building provided in the new parking structure.

Applicant Matt Haugen, BSP Oakbrook LLC
Project Planner Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner
Status On April 11, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On June 10, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. On July 30, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying additional technical review comments. In response to the technical comments from the City, the Applicant resubmitted plans to the City on April 1, 2025, and an updated traffic analysis on April 15, 2025. On June 11, 2025, Staff notified the Applicant of additional comments based on a further technical review that will need to be addressed prior to scheduling the project for a public hearing. On July 17, 2025, the Applicant resubmitted documents related to the City's technical review comments. The Applicant resubmitted plans to address staff's comments on July 21, 2025

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and August 25, 2025. On July 16, 2025, the City sent out notices inviting Native American Tribes the opportunity to consult on the environmental review process pursuant to CEQA and AB 52. On July 24, 2025, the Project Applicant notified the City of its position that the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to the newly enacted AB 130. Accordingly, the City sent a new notice to the tribes of the revised tribal consultation process under AB 130. The tribes have 60 days to request consultation. Staff is evaluating the project's eligibility for the AB 130 CEQA exemption.

Case Number USE-0147-2023 (SDP)
Project Location 25254 La Paz Road
Project
Description
Request to construct 180 age-restricted, multiple-family dwelling units within an approximately 61-foot-tall, six-story building, including two parking levels (one subterranean) with 250 parking spaces.

Applicant Nick Buchanan
Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On April 18, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On June 17, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying reasons the proposed Project is, or potentially is, inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with City plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, and requirements. On July 15, 2025, the Project Applicant notified the City of its position that the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to the newly enacted AB 130. Related to CEQA, Native American tribal consultation was conducted and completed pursuant to AB 52. To assure the tribes that participated in the AB 52 consultation process that the Applicant and the City have provided the tribes that level of consultation to which they are legally entitled, the tribes were sent a new notice of the revised tribal consultation process under AB 130 and were invited to notify the City if the tribes the opportunity for any further consultation by August 15, 2025. The public hearing for the Project is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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Case Number USE-0165-2023 (ZTA/TTM/SDP)
Project Location 23272 – 23282 Mill Creek Drive
Project
Description
Request to construct 48 detached residential condominium units.

Applicant John Stack, on behalf of KB Spectrum Summit Plaza, LLC Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On May 3, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application complete. On August 28, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant identifying additional technical review comments and informing the Applicant of significant design concerns. On October 29, 2024, the Applicant submitted an application for a larger development that includes this property. Staff is currently awaiting a withdrawal of the Application or resubmittal of plans.

The Applicant has stated that they do not intend to withdraw the application until the newer application is closer to entitlement.

Case Number USE-0195-2024 (SDPM)
Project Location 24795 Alicia Parkway
Project
Description
Converting an existing full service carwash to an express carwash.

Applicant A&S Engineering, on behalf of Southland Property Investments, LLC
Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status The application was submitted on November 12, 2024. The most recent letter stating that the application remained incomplete with a list of items needed to continue processing the application was sent to the Applicant on May 14, 2025. Staff is currently awaiting resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

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Case Number USE-0172-2024 (CPMA)
Project Location 23521 Paseo de Valencia
Project
Description
Request to construct carports in the Taj Mahal parking lot to accommodate solar panels.

Applicant Alisha Cosio, on behalf of Valta Energy
Project Planner Jay Wuu, Senior Planner
Status On March 29, 2024, a letter was sent to the Applicant deeming the Application incomplete. Staff is currently awaiting resubmittal of plans; the item will be scheduled for public hearing when ready.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

None

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Item No. 5.5.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Chair and Agency Members
From: Elizabeth Yee
Contract Planner
Issue: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0221-2025, a Request by Property Owner, Mayer Hassani for Approval of a Proposed Roof Deck on a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0221- 2025, a request by Property Owner Mayer Hassani for Approval of a Roof Deck on a Detached Rear Yard Accessory Dwelling Unit Located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane, Including an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).”
Background:

The subject residential property, located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane, is within the Estate Residential (ER) zoning district. The property is approximately 1.18 acres (51,405 square feet) and consists of an approximately 3,000-square-foot single-family home.

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The property is currently developed with a single-family home, outdoor patio space, landscaping, and fencing. The site includes the primary residence and rear yard in the front portion of the property and a downward slope at the rear portion of the lot. The property owner submitted plans for a building permit to add a detached 1,188-squarefoot accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) with a proposed deck and swimming pool.

Additionally, the Property Owner has a separate building permit application for a 1,200- square-foot addition to the existing home and a new 1,153-square-foot barn at the base of the slope, near the north property line adjacent to a trail that abuts the property.

Authority:

Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) Chapter 9-40 (Design Regulations and Standards) outlines general design guidelines and development standards for proposed projects.

LHMC Section 9-40.180 allows for the construction of roof decks, subject to the review and approval of a conditional use permit (“CUP”). The wooden deck and swimming pool collectively have been determined to constitute a “roof deck” structure as both are intended to become occupied areas on top of flat roof flat roof structure.

The review process for a CUP is detailed in LHMC Section 9-92.080(C), which establishes the procedures the City must follow when evaluating such requests. CUPs are used to evaluate uses that may have a moderate to high potential impacts on adjacent properties or the surrounding community, particularly due to their operational characteristics. When appropriate, CUPs may be approved with specific conditions to ensure the proposed use is compatible with neighboring uses and consistent with community standards.

The standards identified under LHMC Section 9-40.180 (Roof Decks), specify that roof decks are subject to the approval of a CUP. Additionally, LHMC Section 9-70 (Accessory Structures) provides regulations for specific accessory structures. Any accessory structure that is not listed or does not meet the standards defined in LHMC Section 9- 70, is required to meet the standards of the applicable zoning district. Although the proposed location of the roof deck is on top of an ADU, the ADU is not a part of this application review. The ADU is in conformance with the State ADU standards, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 66316, ADUs are ministerial and shall not be subject to discretionary review or a public hearing. Therefore, the accessory dwelling unit is not subject to discretionary review by the Planning Agency nor is it part of the proposed CUP. Only the proposed pool roof deck is subject to approval of a CUP.

As required by the LHMC, City staff has reviewed the request and prepared findings

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demonstrating that the proposed CUP complies with the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, including requirements for the Estate Residential zoning district, and consistency with the City's General Plan. These findings are outlined in the Proposed Resolution of Approval (Attachment A).

Proposal & Analysis:

Mr. Mayer Hassani (“Property Owner” and “Applicant”) requests approval of CUP USE0221-2025 to construct a swimming pool and roof deck, which consists of a wood deck extension and 5-foot-deep swimming pool above a new 1,188-square-foot ADU (“Project” or “roof deck”). The Property Owner is proposing to terrace the rear slope to expand the accessible area in the rear yard. The new wood deck will be an extension of the rear yard, and the height of the deck will be at grade level with the ground immediately adjacent to the primary residence. The swimming pool is located above the ADU and partially surrounded by the wooden deck. A portion of the wood deck and swimming pool are proposed on top of an ADU that will be constructed into the hillside slope in the rear yard.

A swimming pool is a defined accessory structure within LHMC Section 9-70.070 and required to meet the minimum setback of three feet (3’-0”) from the water’s edge to the property line. The roof deck proposed is located at 12’-0” from the northwestern side property line, 8’-6” to the southeastern side property line and over 350 ft from the rear property line. In meeting these standards, the roof deck swimming pool meets the applicable development standards.

The ADU structure will be 10 feet in height. The Building Code requires that decks have a safety railing forty-two (42”) in height. However, due to the design incorporating the roof deck, the railing will only be required for the outer edge of the wood deck directly above the ADU. The Applicant is proposing a 42” metal railing which is designed to appear as an architectural extension of the wood deck and match the materials of the accessory dwelling unit exterior façade. The swimming pool includes glass pool siding adjacent to the metal railing, above the ADU. The swimming pool wall will add an additional 5 feet, bringing the full structure to 15 feet in height.

Staff does not anticipate any significant adverse impacts on the adjacent properties as the roof deck is approximately 350 feet from the rear property line and a minimum of 8’-6” from the side yard property lines exceeding setback requirements to property line. Additionally, the total height of the proposed roof deck over the ADU complies with the allowed height of the zoning district. The subject property is a standard interior lot and with the proposed site improvements can accommodate the proposed

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roof deck. The design of the roof deck above an ADU, results in the appearance of an elevated pool that is partially integrated into the slope of the rear yard.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the Planning Agency approve the proposed CUP, subject to the conditions of approval in the attached Resolution of Approval (Attachment A). The proposed Project complies with the requirements of the LHMC, Estate Residential zoning district, and with the requirements of the General Plan Land Use Element. Table LU-1 of the General Plan describes the purpose and intent of land uses within the Estate Residential designation, which is envisioned as single-family residential neighborhoods in hillside areas. The Project is compatible with the General Plan’s description of the desired uses, by providing an accessory structure to the single-family home. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of CUP No. USE-0221-2025.

Public Notice:

The proposed project was advertised in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on September 11, 2025. A total of 29 public hearing notices were mailed, which includes all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, no comments have been received. Any written comments received will be distributed at the Planning Agency Public Hearing.

CEQA Findings:

Staff reviewed the Project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). A Class 3 categorical exemption consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. The proposed roof deck is consistent with the Class 3 categorical exemption as it is deemed an accessory structure to the property.

Fiscal Impact:

City regulations require applicants for development projects to reimburse the City for the actual fees and costs incurred by the City in conjunction with the City’s review, evaluation, and processing of land use applications and reviewing proposed projects pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all applicable fees pertaining to development of the Project pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

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Attachments:

1. Attachment A- Proposed Resolution of Approval

2. Attachment B- Project Plans

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RESOLUTION NO. PA2025-X-X-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. USE-0221-2025, A

REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNER MAYER HASSANI FOR

APPROVAL OF A ROOF DECK ON A DETACHED REAR
YARD ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 26052

SPUR BRANCH LANE, INCLUDING AN EXEMPTION FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PER CEQA GUIDELINES ARTICLE 19 SECTION
15303 (CLASS 3, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES).

The Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, Mayer Hassani, Project Applicant and Property Owner (the “Applicant”), has filed an application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. USE-0221- 2025), a request for approval of a roof deck on a detached accessory dwelling Unit Located at 26052 Spur Branch Lane, in the Estate Residential zoning district (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project is hereby found to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). This exemption applies to the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and
WHEREAS, Approval of a conditional use permit is required pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 9-40.180 for the Project, inclusive of the development of a wood deck and swimming pool, collectively referenced as a “roof deck” on top of an Accessory Dwelling Unit; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2025, the Planning Agency held a duly noticed public hearing and considered public comments and written and oral information and testimony presented by City staff, community residents, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference.

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SECTION 2. That Planning Agency hereby determines that the required findings by the City for approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP No. USE0221-2025 have been met and made as follows:

Conditional Use Permit

1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan.

The proposed use complies with all requirements of the General Plan, and is consistent with the Land Use Element. Table LU-1 of the General Plan describes the purpose and intent of land uses within the Estate Residential (ER) zoning district as low density, rural and equestrian-oriented. In addition, typical uses allowed by the Estate Residential designation consists of large lot single family homes that permit the keeping of large animals. Land Use Policy LU-2.1 encourages the preservation of the distinctive character of residential neighborhoods by applying adopted design standards to new renovation projects.

The proposed roof deck is an accessory structure to the primary residential use and compatible with the General Plan’s description of the desired uses in the Estate Residential. The roof deck provides an accessory use to an existing large hillside lot single family home and conforms to the City adopted development and design standards.

2. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures.

The subject property is located within the Estate Residential (ER) zoning district.

All development within this zoning district is subject to the development standards as detailed in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code Section 9-12 ER Estate Residential District and Section 9-70 Accessory Structures. The wooden deck and swimming pool collectively have been determined to constitute a “roof deck” structure as both are intended to become occupied areas on top of flat roof flat roof structure. The proposed roof deck has met all of the development standards of swimming pool and spas accessory structures. The design of the roof deck, with the ADU below, results in the appearance of an extended rear yard patio with the ADU constructed into the hillside. Additionally, to diminish the visual impact from surrounding properties the deck material is proposed to match the exterior façade wooden material of the ADU.

3. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and integrate it with the existing and planned uses in the vicinity.

The subject property is approximately 1.18 acres (51,405 square feet) and is a standard interior residential lot. The property is a hillside property and due to the downslope nature of the lot, the property owner will be terracing the lot to accommodate the addition of the accessory dwelling. The design of the roof deck, with the ADU below, results in the appearance of an extended rear yard patio.

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4. All required development standards prescribed by this code can be achieved.

The subject property is typical of other residential properties in the Estate Residential (ER) zoning district and Accessory Structures. The proposed roof deck has met all of the development standards as detailed within LHMC section 9-70.

Due to the large size of the lot, the roof deck location exceeds required setbacks from property lines, resulting in limited impact to the neighboring properties.

Additionally, the height of the roof deck complies with the height regulations of the zoning district and is level with the existing rear yard of the main residence.

5. The conditions and limitations placed upon the use are necessary to ensure compatibility with adjacent or abutting uses and the preservation of the public peace, safety, and welfare.

Conditions of approval are included to ensure that the proposed roof deck is designed, engineered, and built in accordance with Laguna Hills Municipal Code and California State Building Code. Such conditions include that the roof deck will comply with the standards of the zoning district and the property will follow the property maintenance standards. These conditions help to ensure that the roof deck will have no significant adverse impacts on the adjacent properties.

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the above findings, the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills does hereby approve CUP No. USE-0221-2025 subject to the following conditions:

General

1. The following Conditions of Approval shall be binding and enforceable against, and, whenever used herein, the term “Applicant” shall mean and refer to each of the following: Mayer Hassani, Project Applicant and Property Owner, the owners(s) and tenant(s) of the property, and each of their respective successors and assigns.

2. Unless the context dictates otherwise, whenever the term “this Permit” is used in the following Conditions of Approval, it shall collectively refer to the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0221-2025, approved pursuant to this Resolution, as well as the plans, studies, and exhibits submitted to the City by the Applicant to describe and depict the improvements to be constructed as a part of the project, and as otherwise modified by these Conditions of Approval.

3. Unless the context dictates otherwise, whenever the term “project” is used in the following Conditions of Approval, it shall collectively refer to the plans and exhibits submitted to the City by the Applicant to depict the project, as modified by these Conditions of Approval.

4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and officials, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, consultants, attorneys, boards, commissions, and committees, and instrumentalities thereof ("Indemnitees"), from and against any

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and all claims, liabilities, losses, fines, demands, penalties, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and any other claims or actions or proceedings of any kind whatsoever (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures), judgments, orders and decisions (collectively "Claims" and “Actions”), brought against the Indemnitees, which seek to attack, challenge, modify, set aside, void, or annul any action of or any permit or approval issued by the Indemnitees (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for, in connection with, or concerning the approval of this Permit. It is expressly understood and agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the defense of the Indemnitees for the Claims and Actions, and that the Applicant shall promptly reimburse the City for all costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Claims and Actions brought against the Indemnitees and shall cooperate in the defense of any such Claims and Actions. If the Applicant fails to so defend the Claims and Actions, the City shall have the right but not the obligation to do so and, if it does, the Applicant shall promptly pay the City's full cost thereof.

5. Approval of this Permit constitutes approval of the proposed project only to the extent that it complies with the City’s Development Code and any other applicable zoning regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the project regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or requirement.

6. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with any and all conditions of approval shall constitute grounds for revocation of this Permit by the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.

7. The Applicant shall agree in writing to these conditions of approval within 30 days of the Planning Agency’s approval.

8. The conditions of project approval set forth herein include certain development impact fees and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code §66020(d), these conditions constitute written notice of the amount of such fees, and/or exactions.

The Applicant is hereby notified that the 90-day protest period in which the Applicant may protest the fees, dedications, reservation, or exactions imposed on this project through the Conditions of Approval, commencing from the date of approval of the project, has begun.

9. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2017-07-11-2, the Applicant shall reimburse the City for any outstanding staff time spent on the processing of this Permit within 60 days of the Planning Agency’s approval.

10.This Permit shall expire and be of no further force or effect if the Permit is not implemented within two years from September 23, 2025.

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11.Within 48 hours from project approval, the Applicant shall submit to the City a check in the amount of $50.00, made payable to the Orange County ClerkRecorder, for filing the Notice of Exemption.

Permitting

12.The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring applicable building permits are obtained, as required by the 2022 California Building Code, prior to commencement of any work for which a permit is required.

13.All construction shall comply with 2022 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green, and Energy Codes with regard to the applicable occupancy group if applicable. Any work being done will require a full set of plans prepared by a licensed architect/engineer.

14.At the time of document submittal for permit issuance, the Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with California Disabled Accessibility requirements, as required by Chapter 11 of the California Building Code if applicable.

15.The Applicant shall comply with all general construction water quality requirements, as required by the LHMC 5-36.

16.The Applicant shall submit Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Program paperwork if applicable, prior to issuance of permits, as required by Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapter 5-48 and to comply with mandates of CalRecycle.

17.All documents required for permit issuance shall be accurately labeled and reflect all work, as required by Title 10 of the LHMC and the Building Code of the City of Laguna Hills.

18.The Applicant shall comply with all development standards, as required by LHMC 9-12.

19.The Applicant shall comply with all development standards, as required by LHMC 9-70.

20.The Applicant shall comply with all property maintenance standards, as required by LHMC 9-74.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23RD day of September 2025. ____________________________________

JOSH SWEENEY, CHAIR

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ATTEST:
______________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. PA2025-X-X-X adopted by the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

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TITLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS: CARPIRA DESIGN GROUP TEL: (310) 795-4009 [email protected] PROJECT ADDRESS: DATE: 01/01/2025 SCALE PAGE NO.: 26052 SPUR BRANCH LANE LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 Y NO 35704 EXPIRES 09-30-2025 VCE RFEGISATEEIRNL ERD PFRIOLFAS IAOONALCENGISNENER TDATZE F DO R A I I DATE: 01/08/2025 FLOOR PROPOSED PLAN A-104 A1 1. COUNTERTOP- SEE INTERIOR ELEVATION FOR ADD' L INFO. 2. CABINETRY PER CABINETRY CONSULTANT - SEE INTERIOR ELEVATION FOR ADD' L INFO. 3. 36" CLEAR REFRIGERATOR SPACE. PLUMB FOR WATER SUPPLY. VERIFY WIDTH AND DEPTH IF BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR. 4. 48" COOKTOP AND METAL EXHAUST HOOD ABV. W/ LIGHT AND FAN. (MIN. 100 C.F.M., MAX. 3 SONE, AND VENTED TO OUTSIDE AIR). 5. 24" BUILT-IN OVEN / MICROWAVE COMBINATION. 6. DISHWASHER- "SCHEDULE/OWNER" 7. MIN 40"*40" HVAC 8. PRE-CAST SHOWER PAN. SEE PLAN FOR SIZE. TILE TO 72" ABOVE DRAIN U.N.O. 9. 60" X 42" OVAL TUB WITH TILE WAINSCOT. PROVIDE MOTOR ACCESS PANEL AT OPTIONAL SPA / HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUBS. VERIFY SIZE AND LOCATION OF ACCESS PANEL. 10. TEMPERED GLASS SHOWER ENCLOSURE PER C.R.C R308.1. SHOWER DOOR TO BE A MIN. 22" CLEAR. 11. SHOWER SEAT. SEE PLAN FOR HEIGHT. 12. 42" HIGH GUARD PER C.R.C. R312.1. 13. 34"-38" HIGH HANDRAIL ABOVE NOSING PER C.R.C. R311.7.8.1. 14. 2X6 STUD WALL. 15. FLAT SOFFIT. SEE PLAN FOR HEIGHT OR DETAIL. 16. DOOR OPENINGS BETWEEN GARAGE AND RESIDENCE SHALL BE SOLID WOOD DOORS NOT LESS THAN 1 3/8 INCHES IN THICKNESS, SOLID OR HONEYCOMB-CORE STEEL DOORS NOT LESS THAN 1 3/8 INCHES THICK, OR 20-MINUTE FIRE-RATED DOORS, EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CLOSING AND SELF-LATCHING DEVICES. C.R.C. R302.5.1. 17. PROVIDE SMITTY PAN WITH DRAIN BENEATH WASHER. 18. PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FOR WASHER. 19. DRYER VENT (MAX. 14 FEET LENGTH INCLUDING (2) 90 DEGREE ELBOWS) PER C.M.C. 504.4. 20. LINE OF EXTERIOR BALCONY GUARD. SEE ELEVATIONS FOR DETAIL. TOP OF GUARDS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 42" IN HEIGHT. OPEN GUARDS SHALL HAVE INTERMEDIATE RAILS OR AN ORNAMENTAL PATTERN SUCH THAT A SPHERE 4" IN DIAMETER CANNOT PASS THROUGH PER C.R.C. R312.1. 21. DECORATIVE ELECTRICAL FIREPLACE. 22. LINE OF FLOOR ABOVE. 23. LOCATION OF WATER CLOSET AT FLOOR ABOVE. 24. SHELF, SEE PLAN FOR HEIGHT. 25. 8"X8" EXPOSED WOOD POST. 26. WATER HEATER 'B' VENT TO OUT SIDE. 27. TANK-LESS WATER HEATER. PROVIDE FUEL GAS INSTALL AND VENT PER MFR. xSCA. ALL INTERIOR DOORS TO BE HOLLOW CORE 1 3/8" THICK U.N.O., (SEE PLAN FOR SIZE). AT DOUBLE INTERIOR DOOR CONDITIONS PROVIDE DEADBOLT AT TOP OF INACTIVE DOOR. B. ALL GARAGE SERVICE DOORS TO BE HOLLOW CORE 1 3/4" THICK EXTERIOR GRADE. (SEE PLAN FOR SIZE). C. ALL ENTRY DOORS TO BE SOLID CORE 1 3/4" THICK. (SEE PLAN FOR SIZE). AT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS PROVIDE DEADBOLT AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF INACTIVE DOOR. D. ALL EXTERIOR FRENCH DOORS TO BE SOLID CORE 1 3/4" THICK. (SEE PLAN FOR FOR SIZE). AT DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS PROVIDE DEADBOLT AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF INACTIVE DOOR. E. BUILDER SHALL VERIFY WITH WINDOW MANUFACTURER THAT ALL ESCAPE OR RESCUE WINDOWS HAVE A MINIMUM NET CLEAR OPENING OF 5.7 SQUARE FEET, GRADE FLOOR OPENINGS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM NET CLEAR OPENING OF 5 SQ. FT. THE MIN. NET CLEAR OPENING HEIGHT SHALL BE 24". THE MINIMUM NET CLEAR OPENING WIDTH SHALL BE 20" AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CLEAR OPENING NO GREATER THAN 44" ABOVE THE FLOOR (C.R.C. R310.1). WINDOWS NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT. F. THE LOWEST PART OF THE CLEAR OPENING OF OPERABLE WINDOWS LOCATED MORE THAN 72" ABOVE FINISH GRADE OR SURFACE BELOW SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 24" ABOVE THE FINISH FLOOR. WHEN OPERABLE SECTIONS OF THESE WINDOWS ARE LOCATED LESS THAN 24" ABOVE THE FINISHED FLOOR THE OPENINGS SHALL NOT ALLOW THE PASSAGE OF A 4" DIAMETER SPHERE. (C.R.C. R312.2.1.) G. THE BUILDING SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R313.3 OR NFPA13D. H. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE APPROVED BY PLUMBING DIVISION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. I. IRRIGATION CONTROLLER HAVE BE EITHER WEATHER OR SOIL BASED UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. J. THE PANEL OR SUBPANEL SHALL PROVIDE CAPACITY TO INSTALL A 40-AMPERE MINIMUM DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUIT AND SPACE(S) RESERVED TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF A BRANCH CIRCUIT OVER CURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE. K. THE SERVICE PANEL OR SUBPANEL CIRCUIT DIRECTORY SHALL IDENTIFY THE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SPACE(S) RESERVED FOR FUTURE EV CHARGING AS EV CAP ABLE. THE RACEWAY TERMINATION LOCATION SHALL BE PERMANENT AND VISIBLY MARKED EV CABLE. L. ALL DUCTS AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TAPE, HEATING, PLASTIC, COOLING OR SHEET AND METAL VENTILATING UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT." M. ARCHITECTURAL PAINTS AND COATINGS, ADHESIVES, CAULKS, SEALANTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) LIMITS LISTED IN TABLES 4.504.1-4.504.3. N. MATERIALS DELIVERED TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM RAIN OR OTHER SOURCE OF MOISTURE. O. FROM GRN16 AND AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INCLUDING, AT A MINIMUM, THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 4.410.1, SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN THE BUILDING AT THE TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION. P. BATHROOMS, WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENTS AND OTHER SIMILAR ROOMS SHALL BE PROVIDE NATURAL VENTILATION OR WITH MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAPABLE OF 50 CFM EXHAUSTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE. D01 28'-5" DINNING ROOM FAMILY ROOM P 1 STANDARD D/W
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Item No. 5.5.2
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 23, 2025
To: Chair and Agency Members
From: Jennifer Lowe, Community Development Director
Issue: Site Development Permit (SDP)/Parking Use Permit (PUP) No. USE-0147- 2023, a Request by Nick Buchanan, on Behalf of La Paz Village Investors, LLC, for Approval of a 180-Unit Senior Living Development With a 253-Stall Parking Structure on an Approximately 2.55 Gross Acre Parcel Located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road (APN No. 620-211-17) Within the La Paz Village Center, Generally Located at 25250 – 25260, 25732, 25758 La Paz Road.

Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Find and determine that the proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and

3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving Site Development Permit / Parking Use Permit No. USE-0147-2023, a request by Nick Buchanan, on behalf of La Paz Village Investors, LLC, to develop a 180-unit residential senior apartment project with eighteen units reserved for very low-income households on a parcel located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road within the La Paz Village Center.” Background:

La Paz Village Investors, LLC (“Owner” or “Applicant”) proposes to redevelop a parcel within the La Paz Village (“Center”) with a six-story, 61’-4” tall, age-restricted residential

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apartment project containing 180 residential apartment units and associated structured parking.

The Center is an approximately 3.75-acre commercial retail center located on the southwest corner of La Paz Road and McIntyre Street. Originally known as the Mission Hills Plaza, the Center was approved by the County of Orange and constructed in the mid-1970s. Currently, the Center is comprised of four buildings on three parcels:
• 25250 La Paz Road – Approximately 6,120-square foot multi-tenant building; currently occupied by Ironwood restaurant and two vacant tenant spaces. • 25252 La Paz Road – Approximately 1,300-square foot drive-through building; currently Better Buzz Coffee.
• 25254 La Paz Road – Approximately 7,000 square-foot restaurant building; currently Villa Roma Market & Restaurant.
• 25260 La Paz Road – Approximately 28,780-square foot, two-story multi-tenant building; current tenants include Heidelberg Pastry Shop, fitness studios, medical office, etc.

All three parcels within the Center are currently owned by the Applicant.

Northwest of the Center is an adjacent parcel of land that is occupied by a 7-Eleven convenience store (25758 La Paz Road) and Laguna Salon & Nails Spa (25732 La Paz Road). The parcel is owned by the Applicant but not considered a part of the La Paz Village commercial center; however, the Center shares a driveway access with the property. To the west is another adjacent parcel with an office building (25552 La Paz Road) that is currently owned and occupied by the Orange County Realtors. This property is not a part of the commercial center but also shares an access driveway with the Center.

To the east of the Center, across McIntyre Street, is an existing commercial retail center, Courtyard at La Paz. To the north, across La Paz Road, are existing single-family homes. To the west of the Center is the Orange County Realtors property; and across MacKenzie Street are existing single-family homes. Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills and two existing single-family homes on Sycamore Lane are adjacent properties to the south of the Center.

The Center and Project site have a General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial and a zoning designation of Community Commercial (CC), neither of which permit residential uses. The proposed Project is inconsistent with the Community Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation and certain use and development

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standards applicable to property with the Community Commercial zoning designation, including maximum floor area ratio, maximum building height, and maximum lot coverage. However, the Applicant contends the proposed Project constitutes a “Builder’s Remedy” project, and that State law prevents the City from disapproving the Project on the basis that it is inconsistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning or imposing conditions on the Project that would make it infeasible.

Senate Bill 330/Builder’s Remedy/Assembly Bill 130
On December 14, 2022, La Paz Village Investors, LLC submitted a “preliminary application” to the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65941.1 for a senior housing development of 190 age-restricted multiple-family residential units that included 152 market rate units and 38 low-income residential units. Government Code Section 65941.1 was added pursuant to the “Housing Crisis Act” of 2019 (or “SB 330”), the provisions of which vest the status of any City requirements for a project on the date of that preliminary application.

On June 12, 2023, the Applicant submitted a formal application to the City for the proposed La Paz Village Senior Living Project (“Project”). The Project was revised from the preliminary application to 180 age-restricted multiple-family residential units within a six-story building and 250 spaces within a parking structure. The parking structure is located under the residential building and includes one level of subterranean parking.

Of the proposed 180 senior apartment units, 36 (or 20 percent) of them were initially proposed to be reserved for low-income tenants. The Applicant subsequently revised the Project application to instead reserve 18 (or 10 percent) of the 180 units for very low-income tenants.

SB 330 also changed the law to enhance the availability and encourage the use of something that is now called the “Builder’s Remedy.” The Builder’s Remedy, as adopted and amended through the years, is now a method for a developer to circumvent applicable general plan and zoning limitations for a proposed housing project containing a specified percentage of affordable units if a city’s Housing Element was not “substantially compliant” with state law prior to the date of the SB 330 preliminary application. Both the Applicant’s preliminary application and formal application assert that the Project is a “Builder’s Remedy” project.

Residential use is inconsistent with both the City’s General Plan land use designation and zoning for the Project site. In its submission to the City, the Applicant asserted that the Project is a housing development for very-low, low-, or moderate-income households within the meaning of Housing Accountability Act (“HAA”), Government

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Code Section 65589.5, in that the Project includes affordable housing units. Further, the Applicant did not request approval of any legislative action, and asserted that the City cannot make the finding required pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 65589.5 to disapprove the Project on the basis that the Project is inconsistent with both the City’s zoning ordinance and General Plan land use designation because the City did not have a substantially compliant Housing Element when the preliminary application for the Project was submitted in December 2022.

In order to understand the particular issue of whether the City had a substantially compliant Housing Element by the relevant deadline, and to evaluate more generally the Applicant’s claim that it is entitled to a “Builder’s Remedy” under the Housing Accountability Act, some history of the Project is required.

The “Builder’s Remedy” is a provision of the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5) that prohibits a city from disapproving a proposed housing project, or conditioning the project in a manner that makes it infeasible for affordable housing, on the basis that the project is inconsistent with the City’s zoning ordinance or General Plan land use designation if (i) the City’s Housing Element was not “substantially compliant” with state law prior to the date of the SB 330 preliminary application, and (ii) the development includes a specified percentage of units set aside for very low, low-, or moderate-income households (Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)).

The City Council initially adopted an updated Housing Element on June 28, 2022, which is before the Applicant filed its preliminary application. In its SB 330 application, the Applicant did not request approval of any legislative action and asserted that the project is a “Builder’s Remedy” project and the City cannot make the finding required pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 65589.5 to disapprove the Project on the basis that the Project is inconsistent with both the City’s zoning ordinance and General Plan land use designation because the City did not have a substantially compliant Housing Element when the preliminary application for the Project was submitted in December 2022.

On May 23, 2024, California Department of Housing & Community Development (“HCD”) in a letter stated that the City (as of that date) did possess a substantially compliant Housing Element; however, the City has declared in several official statements that it believed almost two years prior to that date that its June 2022 Housing Element was in substantial compliance, and, in May 2023, HCD stated that but for the “required” rezoning the City’s Housing Element substantially complied with the Housing Element law.

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In late 2024, the Legislature adopted, and the Governor signed, AB 1886, adding Government Code Section 65589.55 and 65585.03, effective January 1, 2025.

Section 65589.55 states, in pertinent part:
“For purposes of a local agency’s approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of a housing development project pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 65589.5, a housing element or amendment shall be considered in substantial compliance with [State Housing Element Law] only if the element or amendment was in substantial compliance, as determined by [HCD] or a court of competent jurisdiction, when a preliminary application. . .was submitted.”
Section 65583.03 states:
“A housing element or amendment shall be considered to be in substantial compliance with [State Housing Element Law] when the local agency adopts the housing element or amendment for the current planning period in accordance with Section 65585 and either of the following apply:
(a) The department finds that the adopted housing element or amendment is in substantial compliance with this article and the department’s compliance findings have not been superseded by subsequent contrary findings by the department or by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) A court of competent jurisdiction determines that the adopted housing element or amendment substantially complies with this article and the court’s decision has not been overturned or superseded by a subsequent court decision or by statute." Through AB 1886, the Legislature gave to HCD the authority to determine whether a Housing Element is compliant with State Housing Law or not and to limit the ability of a city to contend otherwise when it comes to “Builder’s Remedy Projects.” No appellate court has yet interpreted these provisions, determined whether they apply retroactively to a previously adopted housing element amendment vis-à-vis a “Builder’s Remedy” application filed before they were enacted, or evaluated their constitutionality.

In the same vein, there exists a concurrent rezoning requirement under Section 65588, subd. (e)(4)(C). That statute states, as follows:

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(e) Each city, county, and city and county shall revise its housing element according to the following schedule: . . . (C) (i) For the adoption of the sixth revision [for this RHNA cycle, 2021-2029], a local government that does not adopt a housing element that the department has found to be in substantial compliance with this article within 120 days of the applicable deadline described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (3) shall comply with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583 and subdivision (c) of Section 65583.2 [requiring rezoning] within one year of the statutory deadline to revise the housing element.

The City completed its mandatory rezoning in April 2024. Under Section 65588, subd. (e)(4)(c)(iii), and as affirmed in the La Cañada litigation in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the City therefore did not have a “substantially compliant” Housing Element (as defined by AB 1886) until April 2024. Indeed, shortly thereafter on May 23, 2024, HCD sent a letter to the City declaring the Housing Element and the Rezoning Ordinance to be in compliance with state law.

On June 30, 2025, the Legislature adopted, and the Governor signed, AB 130 and SB 131, which were Budget trailer bills that took effect immediately. These two bills made substantial changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the Permit Streamlining Act procedures, which further significantly limit the ability of cities to evaluate and disapprove higher density housing development projects.

AB 130 created a new statutory CEQA exemption for infill housing development projects meeting specified criteria (Public Resources Code Section 21080.66) and which have undergone a consultation process with culturally affiliated California Native American tribes. This new CEQA exemption expressly applies to “Builder’s Remedy” projects located on infill sites of five acres or less, having a density of 15 dwelling units or more, and meeting specified site criteria. Invocation of AB 130 generally requires the Project to be consistent with applicable general plan and zoning ordinances.

However, pursuant to AB 1893 (effective January 1, 2025), if a project is a “Builder’s Remedy” Project, a city’s general plan and zoning ordinances (that would affect the density, height, and other aspects of the project) are not applicable, and thus the project is by law “consistent” for purposes of AB 130 and this particular exemption from CEQA.

The Applicant notified the City on July 15, 2025, that it was invoking the new CEQA exemption in AB 130. The statute requires an expedited tribal consultation process to be completed; but, in this case, the City was in the process of preparing an initial study / mitigated negative declaration for the Project under CEQA and had already completed consultation with affected Native American tribes pursuant to AB 52.

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AB 130 also amended certain provisions in the Permit Streamlining Act to require expedited review of housing development projects to which the new CEQA infill exemption applies. Importantly, Government Code Section 65950 was amended to require a lead agency for a development project (in this case the City) to either approve or disapprove a project that is exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 within 30 days of completion of tribal consultation. Since tribal consultation for the Project had already been completed per the AB 52 process, 30 days from the date the Applicant invoked AB 130 would have been August 14, 2025; however, the City and Applicant agreed through counsel to notice a public hearing for September 23, 2025, and to notify the affected tribes and give them an opportunity to request further consultation.

A chronology of key events pertaining to this Project and supporting Staff’s recommendation of approval are summarized in Attachment 2.

Authority:

The Development Code (commonly cited as the “Zoning Code” or the “Code”) is codified as Title 9 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) and provides specific rules and standards for property use and development within the City of Laguna Hills.

Chapter 9-92 of the Code outlines the process the City must ordinarily follow in reviewing new development projects. Pursuant to Chapter 9-92, approval of the proposed Site Development Permit and Parking Use Permit requires Planning Agency approval. Chapter 9-92 also sets forth specific findings that ordinarily must be made in order to approve a Site Development Permit and/or Parking Use Permit. However, for housing development projects, State law (specifically, the Housing Accountability Act) preempts the procedures and findings set forth in the Development Code.

Subdivision (j)(1) of Government Code Section 65589.5 states:
(j) (1) When a proposed housing development project complies with applicable, objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria, including design review standards, in effect at the time that the application was deemed complete, but the local agency proposes to disapprove the project or to impose a condition that the project be developed at a lower density, the local agency shall base its decision regarding the proposed housing development project upon written findings supported by a preponderance of the evidence on the record that both of the following conditions exist:

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(A) The housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety unless the project is disapproved or approved upon the condition that the project be developed at a lower density. As used in this paragraph, a “specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(B) There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact identified pursuant to paragraph (1), other than the disapproval of the housing development project or the approval of the project upon the condition that it be developed at a lower density.

The Housing Accountability Act further limits local agencies’ ability to disapprove housing development projects including a specified proportion of affordable units, including “Builder’s Remedy” projects. Subdivision (d) of Government Code states, in pertinent part:
(d) For a housing development project for very low, low-, or moderate-income households, or an emergency shelter, a local agency shall not disapprove the housing development project or emergency shelter, or condition approval in a manner that renders the housing development project or emergency shelter infeasible, including through the use of design review standards, unless it makes written findings, based upon a preponderance of the evidence in the record, as to one of the following:
. . .
(5) On the date an application for the housing development project or emergency shelter was deemed complete, the jurisdiction had adopted a revised housing element that was in substantial compliance with this article, and the housing development project or emergency shelter was inconsistent with both the jurisdiction’s zoning ordinance and general plan land use designation as specified in any element of the general plan. . . .

With respect to “Builder’s Remedy” projects, subdivision (f)(6)(D) of Government Code Section 65589.5 further provides as follows with respect to “Builder’s Remedy” projects:
(i) The project shall not be required to apply for, or receive approval of, a general plan amendment, specific plan amendment, rezoning, or other legislative approval.

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(ii) The project shall not be required to apply for, or receive, any approval or permit not generally required of a project of the same type and density proposed by the applicant.
(iii) Any project that complies with this paragraph shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, redevelopment plan and implementing instruments, or other similar provision for all purposes, and shall not be considered or treated as a nonconforming lot, use, or structure for any purpose.

If a court finds a violation of the Housing Accountability Act, then the Court under that same statute has an ability to impose liability on an offending agency or city (depending on the facts of the case) for fines, penalties, sanctions, and the attorney’s fees and costs incurred by the applicant and any other entity given standing under the Housing Accountability Act to sue for a violation of that statute.

Staff has prepared a proposed Resolution for conditional approval of the Project in accordance with the provisions of State law cited above for the Planning Agency’s consideration (Attachment 1).

Proposal & Analysis:

Overview
The Applicant requests approval of a Site Development Permit for the La Paz Village Senior Living Community, which consists of 180 age-restricted residential units within an approximately 208,555-square-foot, six-story building on a 2.5-acre parcel. The proposed density for the site is 72 dwelling units per acre. The Project also includes a Parking Use Permit for the two-level, partially subterranean parking structure (Attachment 3).

The Project includes the demolition of two buildings within the La Paz Village: the twostory multi-tenant building (25260 La Paz Road) and the Villa Roma Market & Restaurant (25254 La Paz Road). Shared driveways and 164 parking stalls will also be demolished to accommodate the Project. No changes are proposed to the buildings and parking lots at 25250 and 25252 La Paz Road (tenants: Ironwood and Better Buzz Coffee, respectively). The proposed Project results in a reduction in the Center’s total commercial/retail space, from approximately 43,200 to 7,420 square feet.

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A summary of the proposed residential units is as follows (Attachment 3, Sheet A-01):
• 16 Studio units; 390 square feet per unit
• 93 One-bedroom/One-bathroom units; ranging 519 – 800 square feet per unit • 71 Two-bedroom/Two-bathroom units; ranging 888 – 1,040 square feet per unit • Community activity areas, including theater, gym, pool, and medical/salon space • Commercial kitchen and laundry facilities
Site Design/Circulation
There are currently five unsignalized vehicular access points/driveways for the Center, all of which will be maintained as access to the proposed Project. The access points include two direct driveways located on McIntrye Street, one direct driveway on La Paz Road, one shared driveway on La Paz Road, and one shared driveway on MacKenzie Street (Attachment 3, Sheet C-1). Accessing the Project using the shared driveway on La Paz Road involves navigating an approximately 15-foot-wide alleyway adjacent to the Laguna Salon & Nails Spa building. From MacKenzie Street, vehicle access occurs through the shared driveway requires passing over both the Christ Community Church and Orange County Realtors properties. The existing McIntyre Street driveway and drive aisle along the southern property line is currently designed for one-way traffic and an ‘exit only’ access point. The proposed Project will redesign the driveway to accommodate two-way traffic and provide the required fire lane access for the building.

The intended primary entrances to the building are from the La Paz Road and McIntyre Street driveway entrances. Within the existing parking lot, the Project incorporates a roundabout situated at the intersection where drive aisles from the two driveways (La Paz Road and McIntyre Street) meet. Additionally, the roundabout facilitates access to the residential building lobby and upper level of the parking structure. A proposed 33- foot-wide shared drive aisle is proposed between Orange County Realtors property and the proposed Project. This drive aisle is designed to maintain the existing angled parking for the Realtors property, satisfy Orange County Fire Authority requirements for a fire access lane, and provide access to the upper level of the proposed parking structure through a gated entrance. Access to the lower level of the parking structure will also be through a gated ramp along this drive aisle.

The design of the proposed Project includes a one-way drive aisle to access the Better Buzz Coffee site from the La Paz Road driveway. The width of this drive aisle is currently 10 feet and does not meet Laguna Hills Municipal Code standards, which requires a 14-foot width for one-way drive aisles for public health and safety purposes.

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to the parking lot on the Better Buzz Coffee parcel to ensure this one-way drive aisle is 14’ in width or variance approval obtained.

The trash enclosure for the building is located on the upper floor of the parking structure near the western gated entrance. The building includes two trash chutes on the residential levels to route waste down into a trash room, which is designed to accommodate eight bins. An access door and staging area is located along the western driveway that will accommodate trash/recycling services. CR&R Incorporated, the City’s contracted trash and recycling services provider, has confirmed that the proposed trash enclosure design will be able to accommodate adequate service.

The property is encumbered by multiple existing easements involving ingress/egress, vehicular and pedestrian access, and water/power transmission. The Applicant will be required to remove or modify any easements that are in conflict with the proposed Project prior to issuance of any building permits (Condition of Approval No. 23) Parking
A total of 253 parking stalls are proposed within the two-level parking structure (Attachment 3, Sheet C-5). The upper level consists of 61 residential parking stalls, 13 guest stalls, and 27 unassigned stalls. The seven ADA-accessible stalls are located on the upper level. The lower level consists of 152 residential parking stalls. In total, 213 residential stalls, 13 guest stalls, and 27 unassigned stalls are provided. Two elevators and stairwells provide access from the basement parking level to the upper/lobby level.

Eleven bicycle parking spaces are also provided on the upper level of the structure.

The proposed Project provides eighteen fewer parking spaces (253) than would otherwise be required for a “senior citizen housing complex” with 180 units per LHMC Table 9.44.A (271); however, it is the applicant’s contention that the number of parking spaces provided will be sufficient to serve the senior citizen residents expected to reside in the Project.

LHMC Section 9-44.110 (Parking structure design standards) requires a Parking Use Permit for parking structures and identifies parking structure design guidelines. The proposed Project complies with or will comply with most, but not all, of these guidelines. Although the Applicant has contended it is not required to obtain a Parking Use Permit because this is a “Builder’s Remedy” project, Staff recommends the Planning Agency consider approving one along with the proposed Site Development Permit for the Project.

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Traffic Impact Analysis
Generally, traffic impacts caused by a project are evaluated based upon vehicle trips generated by a project. Proposed projects that are projected to generate fewer vehicle trips than the existing condition are judged not to cause a significant impact on surrounding roadways. These vehicle trips are evaluated in terms of total overall number of trips, and trips that occur in the morning and afternoon/evening peak hour (“rush hour”).

The proposed project proposes to demolish 28,780 square feet of retail space to create 180 senior housing dwelling units. There are two commonly accepted ways to determine trip generation statistics: (a) by direct observation of substantially similar project(s), or (b) through the use of the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual, which provides trip generation statistics based on reported observations of thousands of projects across the United States to the Institute of Transportation Engineers and then averaged and normalized against a metric, in this case, such as the number of senior dwelling units or the square footage of retail space (which is further subdivided by category – restaurant, dental office, general office, etc.).

The applicant chose option (b). The City’s environmental consultant, Dudek, reviewed the analysis, found it technically sound, and commented the existing shopping plaza had a vacant dental office, which in turn should provide a trip generation “credit” for the existing condition to the applicant.

As expected, the analysis conducted shows that the senior housing project (based upon 180 units) will generate fewer vehicle trips than the existing 28,780 square foot shopping plaza (assuming full occupancy) or the existing shopping plaza recognizing the vacant dental office (based on 28,780 square feet and subtracting 1,200 square feet for the vacant dental office). Generally, it is recognized that occupants of senior housing projects make fewer total trips and make fewer peak hour trips than the general residential population.

In particular, the analysis found the following based on information in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual:

Analysis No. 1:

Daily Net Trips AM Peak Hour
Trips
PM Peak Hour
Trips
28,780 SF of Retail Square
Footage to Be Demolished
1,410 61 171

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180 Dwelling Units of Proposed
Senior Housing to be
Constructed
583 36 45
Net Difference -827 -25 -126
Analysis No. 2:

Daily Net Trips AM Peak Hour
Trips
PM Peak Hour
Trips
27,243 SF of Retail Square
Footage to Be Demolished
(Credit for the 1,200 SF Vacant
Dental Office)
1,335 58 162
180 Dwelling Units of Proposed
Senior Housing to be
Constructed
583 36
45 Net Difference -752 -22 -117
Both analyses show that, regardless of the dental office square footage credited, the proposed project will result in a negative net trip generation, that is, fewer vehicle trips are projected to be on the surrounding roadways, which would reduce traffic on the surrounding roadways.

Architecture
According to the Applicant, the proposed building has been designed to reflect a Spanish Colonial-inspired architectural theme, and consistent with the City’s California rancho heritage (Attachment 3, Sheets A-13 – A-22). The Project includes architectural elements that include soft-pitch concrete tile roofs and cream-colored stucco building finishes. The building façades also include strategically placed metal railings and wood trellises that are intended to add visual interest but also break up the massing of the building by adding shadow lines and dimension. Including slight fluctuations from the design of corner and tower treatment, the height of the building is approximately 61’- 4”. All rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed to be screened from public view.

The Applicant intends to submit a separate application at a later date to amend the Center’s Master Sign Program (“MSP”). The MSP will incorporate the building identification signage, wayfinding and directional signs, and monument signage for the

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proposed Project. Condition of Approval No. 19 requires that the Applicant submit an application for Master Sign Program Amendment for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy.

Landscaping/Lighting
The Project proposes a tree-lined entry corridor from McIntyre Street, shade trees with accent planting around the perimeter of the building, and revitalization of the existing landscaping along the McIntyre Street streetscape (Attachment 3, Sheet L-3). The existing retaining walls at the corners of the McIntyre Street entrance are proposed to be re-clad to complement the proposed building. Existing retaining walls and fences along McIntyre Street and along the southern property boundary shared with the church will remain. A new block wall is proposed along the southern property line shared with the abutting single-family homes (Attachment 3, Sheet L-6).

The proposed conceptual landscaping throughout the Project site consists of droughttolerant (low- to medium-water use) plants (Attachment 3, Sheet L-10). Landscaping around the site primarily consists of various trees, shrubs, and groundcover, with limited turf areas. The proposed tree palette includes Date Palm, Mexican Fan Palm, Crape Myrtle, and Palo Verde. The shrub palette includes Agave, Bougainvillea, Fortnight Lily, and Blue Chopsticks, among others. Approximately a dozen trees, primarily located within the existing parking lot planters, are proposed to be removed to accommodate the Project’s design.

The Project includes two enclosed community courtyards that are accessed from interior of the facility. The amenities within the primary courtyard, located on the second floor of the building, include a fireplace with lounge seating, shaded dining terrace, and swimming pool and spa with cabanas and chairs (Attachment 3, Sheet L-3).

The secondary courtyard, located on the first floor, includes a walking path with benches.

Exterior lighting proposed throughout the Project site will use 16-foot tall single-arm light poles with fully shielded lamps in the driveway areas, wall-mounted sconces around the perimeter of the building, and a combination of wall-mounted sconces and bollards in the courtyard areas. The interior of the parking structure will be illuminated by ceiling-mounted LED lights (Attachment 3, Lighting Plan Sheets 1 - 13).

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rights-of-way. No lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in scale, intensity, and height to the use served. Security lighting shall be provided at all entrances/exits.” The two proposed 16-foot-tall lampposts located along the southerly driveway of the Project site, adjacent to single-family homes, are identified on the plans as generating a lighting intensity of between 7.0 – 9.6 footcandles at the property line (Attachment 3, Lighting Plan Sheet 7). Based on their size, location, orientation, and light output, it appears that these lights will result in glare and light of unusual high intensity and brightness outside of the boundaries of the proposed Project site on or as viewed from the adjoining single-family homes. Recommended Conditions of Approval Nos. 17 and 18 require the Applicant to submit a lighting and photometric plan to the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of a building permit that ensure the requirements LHMC Section 9-40.170 will be met.

Age-Restriction/Affordability
The Project is an independent senior living facility restricted to residents age 55 and older. Independent living properties do not provide health care or assistance with activities of daily living such as medication, bathing, eating, dressing, toileting and more. The Project will not provide assisted living (help for daily tasks), memory care (for dementia), and/or skilled nursing (24/7 medical care). The Applicant has stated that this property is to be built and operated as an independent living building and will not operate as a congregate care facility or memory care facility. All units include kitchen facilities that will serve as permanent homes to residents. The senior living facility will provide additional amenities to enhance the quality of life of the residents, including a restaurant, programming for classes and activities, a hair salon, physiotherapy. and other services. In order to provide services beyond independent living, the Applicant is aware and has acknowledged that those uses fall under a separate zoning category and requires a license from the State.

Upon initial submittal of the SB 330/Builder’s Remedy application, the Project cited that 20% of the residential units would be designated for low-income households.

However, Assembly Bill 1893 (AB 1893), effective January 1, 2025, modified the affordability requirements for Builder’s Remedy projects under the Housing Accountability Act. The bill lowered the minimum affordability threshold from 20% to as little as 7%, depending on the income level targeted (e.g., 13% for lower income, 10% for very low income, or 7% for extremely low income), while retaining the option for 100% moderate-income projects. On May 23, 2025, the Applicant provided written notification to City that the Project was revised to dedicate 10% of the 180 units to very low-income households. Condition of Approval No. 104 has been recommended to

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require the Applicant to enter into an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with the City ensuring a minimum of 18 units in the Project are set aside for rental to very low-income households at an affordable rent for 55 years.

Conclusion:

Given that (i) the City’s Housing Element was not “substantially compliant” with State law prior to the date of the SB 330 preliminary application since it did not have the now-required HCD certification, (ii) the development includes Senior Housing and 10 percent Very Low Income Housing, and (iii) AB 130 has been properly invoked by the Applicant and the Project meets all the criteria imposed by that law and the Tribal Consultation process is complete, Staff recommends approval of SDP/PUP No. USE0147-2023.

Public Notice:

The proposed project was advertised in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on September 11, 2025. In addition, 118 property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property and all current occupants/tenants of La Paz Village were mailed a public hearing notice. Any written comments received will be distributed at the public hearing held by the Planning Agency.

CEQA:

The Applicant contends that the proposed Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB 130). The City’s Consultant, Dudek, evaluated the proposed Project and determined that, if the Project is deemed consistent with applicable general plan and zoning requirements because it is a “Builder’s Remedy” project, then it satisfies the qualifying criteria set forth in Section 21080.66 (Attachment 4). Consistent with AB 130, Conditions of Approval have been included pertaining to monitoring of tribal cultural resources during construction and requiring identification and remediation of any hazardous substances located on the Project site.

Fiscal Impact:

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Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all applicable fees pertaining to development of the Project pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution of Approval

2. Chronology of Key Dates

3. Project Plan Set

4. AB 130 Infill Housing Exemption Checklist

5. Link to Project Documents

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Attachment 1
Proposed Resolution of Approval

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RESOLUTION NO. PA2025-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT / PARKING USE PERMIT NO.

USE-0147-2023, A REQUEST BY NICK BUCHANAN, ON

BEHALF OF LA PAZ VILLAGE INVESTORS, LLC, TO
DEVELOP A 180-UNIT RESIDENTIAL SENIOR

APARTMENT PROJECT WITH EIGHTEEN UNITS

RESERVED FOR VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ON
A PARCEL LOCATED AT 25254 AND 25260 LA PAZ ROAD

WITHIN THE LA PAZ VILLAGE CENTER
The Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, hereby finds, determines, declares, and resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, La Paz Village Investors, LLC (the “Applicant”) has requested approval to redevelop an existing approximately 2.554 gross / 2.438 net acre parcel located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road in the City of Laguna Hills and identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 620-211-17 (the “Subject Property”), with an age-restricted residential apartment project containing 180 residential apartment units, consisting of 162 market-rate units and 18 units reserved for rental and occupancy by very low-income households, and associated structured parking (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is situated within the La Paz Village Center, generally located between Mackenzie Street and Mcintyre Street at 25250 to 25260 La Paz Road, and is adjacent to parcels sharing access with the Subject Property located at 25732 and 25758 La Paz Road; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022, the Applicant submitted a “preliminary application” to the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65941.1 for a 190-unit age restricted senior housing project consisting of 152 market rate units and 38 low-income residential units and associated structured parking, 294,139 combined square footage of construction, and 273 parking spaces on the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2023, the Applicant submitted a land use application to the City for the Project, which the City ultimately determined to be complete in accordance with Government Code Sections 65941.1(e) and 65943 after the submittal of additional information, documentation, and revisions; and
WHEREAS, as revised, the final Project application is for a 180-unit age restricted senior housing project, consisting of 162 market-rate units and 18 very low-income units and associated structured parking, 306,686 combined square footage of construction, and 253 parking spaces; and

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WHEREAS, on June 30, 2025, the Legislature adopted, and the Governor signed, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 130, which was an urgency measure that took effect immediately; and
WHEREAS, amongst other changes, AB 130 added Section 21080.66 to the Public Resources Code, providing that infill housing development projects meetings specified criteria are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, subdivision (b) of new Section 21080.66 of the Public Resources Code provides for local governments to offer and to engage in a process to consult with each California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project site in order to identify whether a tribal cultural resource could be affected by the proposed project and to find measures that would avoid significant impacts to a tribal cultural resource; and
WHEREAS, the City previously consulted with those California Native American tribes that claimed to be traditionally and culturally affiliated with the proposed Project site for the purposes of identifying measures to avoid significant impacts to tribal cultural resources that could potentially be affected by the proposed Project and notified said tribes that the consultations had been concluded on or about May 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, the Applicant notified the City that the proposed Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and WHEREAS, the Project requires approval of a Site Development Permit and a Parking Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the La Paz Village Shopping Center and the Senior Housing Site have a General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial and a zoning designation of Community Commercial (CC); and
WHEREAS, the Project is inconsistent with the Community Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation and certain use and development standards applicable to property with the Community Commercial zoning designation; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5), as amended effective January 1, 2025, states, in pertinent part:
“For a housing development project for very low, low-, or moderateincome households, or an emergency shelter, a local agency shall not disapprove the housing development project or emergency shelter, or condition approval in a manner that renders the housing development project or emergency shelter infeasible, including through the use of design review standards, unless it makes written findings, based upon a

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preponderance of the evidence in the record, as to one of the following . . .
(5) On the date an application for the housing development project or emergency shelter was deemed complete, the jurisdiction had adopted a revised housing element that was in substantial compliance with this article, and the housing development project or emergency shelter was inconsistent with both the jurisdiction’s zoning ordinance and general plan land use designation as specified in any element of the general plan. . . .”
WHEREAS, a housing development project for which a local agency is unable to make the written findings described in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5) is commonly referred to as a “builder’s remedy” project; and WHEREAS, the Applicant contends that the Project qualifies as a “builder’s remedy” project within the meaning of Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5) because, (1) on the date Applicant submitted its preliminary application, the City had not adopted a revised Housing Element that was in substantial compliance with the State Housing Element law, and (2) the Applicant has offered to dedicate ten percent (10%) of the total units to very low-income households, as defined in Section 50105 of the Health and Safety Code, and that the City therefore cannot disapprove the Project or condition approval of the Project in a manner that renders the Project infeasible; and WHEREAS, the Planning Agency has considered evidence and testimony presented by City staff, the Applicant, the public, and other interested parties at a duly noticed public hearing held on September 23, 2025; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. That the Project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.

SECTION 3. That the conditions imposed on the Project are reasonable and do not reduce the density of the Project or render the Project infeasible.

SECTION 4. The facts and findings set forth in the staff report made a part of the record of the public hearing is hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

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SECTION 5. Based upon the above findings, the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills does hereby approve SDP/PUP No. 0147-2023, subject to the following conditions:

GENERAL

1. The following Conditions of Approval (“Conditions”) shall be binding and enforceable against, and, whenever used herein, the term “Applicant” shall mean and refer to, each of the following: the project applicant, Nick Buchanan, on behalf of La Paz Village Investors, LLC, the owner(s) and tenant(s) of the property, and each of their respective successors and assigns.

2. Unless the context dictates otherwise, whenever the term “this Permit” is used in the following Conditions of Approval, it shall collectively refer to USE-0147- 2023 (SDP/PUP) approved pursuant to this Resolution. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with all conditions of approval shall constitute grounds for revocation and/or termination of the Site Development Permit and Parking Use Permit approved in conjunction with the Project, as applicable.

3. Unless the context dictates otherwise, whenever the term “Project” is used in the following Conditions of Approval, it shall collectively refer to the plans presented at the September 23, 2025, meeting of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency (Plan or Plans), and other studies and exhibits submitted to the City by the Applicant to depict the improvements to be constructed on the Applicant’s property, consisting of an approximately 2.5-acre parcel located at 25254 and 25260 La Paz Road (APN 620-211-17) (the “Subject Property”) and the adjacent parcels located at 25250 and 25252 La Paz Road (APNs 620-211-18 and 620-211-15), and 25732 and 25758 La Paz Road (APN 620-211-09) as part of the Project, as modified by these Conditions of Approval.

4. The application is a plan for location and design of uses, structures, features, and materials submitted by this application and shown on the approved plans.

Development shall be consistent with the approved Plans, as modified by these Conditions of Approval, and all applicable architectural design guidelines and all other development standards specified in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”). Any relocation, alteration, modification, or addition to any use, structure, feature, or material, not specifically approved shall require an application for a Changed Plan (CP) to USE-0147-2023 (SDP/PUP), unless the Community Development Director (“Director”) determines the proposed change is immaterial and consistent with the provisions and the spirit and intent

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of the original approval. The Director may approve minor modifications to these Conditions of Approval through the Changed Plan process.

5. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and officials, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, consultants, attorneys, boards, commissions, and committees, and instrumentalities thereof ("Indemnitees"), from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, fines, demands, penalties, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and any other claims or actions or proceedings of any kind whatsoever (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures), judgments, orders and decisions (collectively "Claims" and “Actions”), brought against the Indemnitees, which seek to attack, challenge, modify, set aside, void, or annul any action of or any permit or approval issued by the Indemnitees (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for, in connection with, or concerning the approval of this Permit. It is expressly understood and agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the defense of the Indemnitees for the Claims and Actions, and that the Applicant shall promptly reimburse the City for all costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Claims and Actions brought against the Indemnitees and shall cooperate in the defense of any such Claims and Actions. If the Applicant fails to so defend the Claims and Actions, the City shall have the right but not the obligation to do so and, if it does, the Applicant shall promptly pay the City's full cost thereof.

6. Except as otherwise mandated by State law, approval of this Permit constitutes approval of the proposed Project only to the extent that it complies with the City’s Development Code and any other applicable zoning regulations in effect as of December 14, 2022. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the Project regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or requirement.

7. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with any and all Conditions of Approval shall constitute grounds for revocation of this Permit by the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.

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8. The Applicant shall agree in writing to these conditions of approval within 30 days of the Planning Agency’s approval.

9. The conditions of Project approval set forth herein include certain development impact fees and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code §66020(d), these conditions constitute written notice of the amount of such fees. The Applicant is hereby notified that the 90-day period in which the Applicant may protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or exactions imposed on this Project through the Conditions of Approval, commencing from the date of approval of the Project, has begun. The Project is subject to the following development impact fees in effect as of December 14, 2022:
a. Citywide Park Fee of $15,636.00 per unit pursuant to LHMC Chapter 8.07 and City Council Resolution No. 2018-11-13-3.

10. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2017-07-11-2, the Applicant shall reimburse the City for any outstanding fees for processing of this Permit within 60 days of the Planning Agency’s approval. The Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all applicable fees pertaining to development of the Project pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All outstanding fees and expenses shall be paid in full prior to a final inspection of the Project improvements.

11. Unless a time extension is granted pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code Section 9-92.080(L), this Permit shall expire and be of no further force or effect if the subject development and construction necessary and incidental thereto is not initiated and commenced within two (2) years of the Planning Agency’s approval and thereafter diligently advanced until completion of the Project. In the event construction of the Project is commenced, but not diligently advanced until completion, the rights granted pursuant to this Permit shall expire if the building permits for the Project expire. Initiated and commenced is defined as issuance of a precise grading permit within two years of the date of approval of the Subject Project and commencement of grading prior to expiration of the grading permit, and subsequently, issuance of a building permit for the foundation of the building shell prior to the expiration of the grading permit and commencement of construction prior to expiration of the building permit.

12. Within 48 hours from project approval, the Applicant shall submit to the City a check in the amount of $50.00, made payable to the Orange County ClerkRecorder, for filing the Notice of Exemption.

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PLANNING DIVISION

13. The Applicant shall maintain the Subject Property in compliance with property maintenance standards as set forth in LHMC Chapter 9-74. This includes prohibitions on outdoor storage and maintenance of the premises that cause obnoxious odors.

14. No permanent overhead utilities shall be installed.

15. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit the Project’s grading plan to the Community Development Director for review and approval.

The grading plan shall be consistent with the architectural site plan as approved by this Permit to the reasonable satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

16. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a final landscape and irrigation plan to the Community Development Director for review and approval. The plan shall demonstrate compliance with the provisions of Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapters 9-46 and 9-47 in effect on December 14, 2022, including sufficient wall screening, landscaping, planter size and shade trees along the site perimeter and within the Project parking lot, installation of “Smart” landscape irrigation controllers, low precipitation-rate sprinkler heads, and water efficient landscaping, as applicable.

17. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a lighting and photometric plan to the Community Development Director for review and approval. The Community Development Director may require additional lighting if lighting levels at approved pedestrian walkways and internal intersections under construction are insufficient to comply with the requirements of LHMC Chapter 9-40 in effect on December 14, 2022, when completed. The plan shall include a photometric analysis of proposed lighting and shall comply with lighting requirements of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code, including that light and glare shall not be projected beyond the boundaries of the Subject Property.

The City may withhold issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy for any building or portion thereof if the lighting associated with such building has not been installed.

18. Outdoor security and other lighting shall be designed and maintained so as not to illuminate beyond the Subject Property. All exterior lights shall be focused inward and away from surrounding uses and adjacent residential properties.

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Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide an updated photometric plan showing compliance with the Laguna Hills Municipal Code.

Pursuant LHMC Section 9-40-170, exterior lighting shall be shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are contained within the boundaries of the parcel, and shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way. No lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in scale, intensity, and height to the use served.

19. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy, the Applicant shall submit a Master Sign Program for review and approval pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapters 9-42 and 9-92 in effect on December 14, 2022.

Signage within the parking structure shall be included as part of the Master Sign Program for the property.

20. The Applicant shall comply with all temporary and permanent sign requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance, as specified in Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapter 9-42 in effect on December 14, 2022. The Applicant shall not use or display any prohibited signs listed in LHMC Section 9-42.260.

21. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a striping and signage plan that includes information demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Subsection K of Laguna Hills Municipal Code Section 9-44.060 (Design standards for parking facilities) in effect on December 14, 2022.

Subsection K establishes criteria that apply to the siting of all parking facilities, whether above or below grade in structures or at surface level. The plan shall be reviewed and approved as part of the building permit review process.

22. This Permit only authorizes use of the Subject Property as an independent living, age restricted, rental apartment development and does not authorize the establishment of a Community Care Facility.

23. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, Applicant shall provide evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Community Development Director that there are no easements (including, but not limited to, easements for reciprocal access and/or parking or utilities) that conflict with the proposed Project.

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BUILDING DIVISION

24. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring all applicable building permits are obtained for any activity requiring a permit. Construction shall comply with the 2019 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Green Building Codes, as may be amended, or the applicable California Building Code in effect at the time of building permit issuance. Any required documents submitted for the purpose of building permit issuance shall be accurately labeled and reflect all work to the reasonable satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

25. At the time of document submittal for permit issuance, the Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with California Disabled Accessibility requirements, as required by Chapter 11 of the California Building Code if applicable.

26. The Applicant shall comply with all general construction water quality requirements, as required by the LHMC 5-36.

27. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the Community Development Director all required approvals from the Orange County Health Department.

28. Prior to issuance of each building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the Community Development Director all required approvals from the Orange County Fire Authority.

29. Prior to issuance of each building permit for the demolition of any existing building, the Applicant shall submit to the Community Development Director evidence of all required approvals from South Coast Air Quality Management District or provide verification of plan submittal, as applicable.

30. The Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable building energy efficiency standards established by the California Energy Commission that are in effect at the time of the issuance of any permit.

31. The Project shall comply with LHMC Chapter 5-28 (Smoking and Sale of Tobacco Products). Required signage and notices shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy and commencement of any use.

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32. During construction, adequate emergency access shall be maintained to the site at all times in accordance with any requirements of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).

33. Prior to the commencement of any work, the Applicant shall provide a contact number to the Community Development Director for the public to call concerning dust, noise, or other construction-related impacts. The information shall also be posted on site in a manner approved by the Community Development Director.

ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)

34. The applicant must address and correct all outstanding OCFA PR105 Conceptual site plan and design review comments, corrections, and/or concerns as outlined in the August 28, 2025 letter (Exhibit A), including complying with any future conditions imposed by OCFA.

35. The applicant must formally submit the following plans to OCFA and gain OCFA approval before City grading and building permits issuance. a. OCFA Fire Master Plan
b. Architectural Plan, Construction Drawings

36. The applicant must formally submit the following plans (as applicable) to OCFA after the fire master plan and architectural plans are approved by OCFA. a. Underground Fire Line
b. Fire Sprinkler Systems
c. Fire Alarm Systems
d. Emergency Power Generator Systems
e. Building Energy Storage Battery Systems
f. Access / Egress Control Systems
g. Security Vehicle Gates, perimeter gates, and doors

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