City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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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2 Closed Session - Convening at 5:00 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.
Roll Call of City Council Members
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Public Employee Appointment and Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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
Recess
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3 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: Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey
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 Sophia Kim.
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.
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.
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4 4.2 Approval of Minutes for September 19, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 19, 2025, Special Meeting.
4.3 Approval of Minutes for September 23, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the September 23, 2025, Regular Meeting.
4.4 Approval of Minutes for October 7, 2025, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the October 7, 2025, Special Meeting.
4.5 Ratification of October 14, 2025 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from September 12, 2025, to October 2, 2025, in the amount of $1,311,171.62.
4.6 Development Impact Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Development Impact Fees Annual Report pursuant to California Government Code Section 66006.
4.7 Annual Review of Investment and Portfolio Policy and Delegation of Investment Authority to the City Treasurer
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and approving a policy for the investment of City funds and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-10-22-1."
4.8 Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Agreement to Commission Original Art Work for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Darkhorse Bronze Memorial Sculpture with Brittany Ryan Studio, LLC Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Agreement to Commission Original Art Work for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Darkhorse Bronze Memorial Sculpture with Brittany Ryan Studio, LLC.
4.9 Resolution of Opposition to Proposition 50
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting a Position of City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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5 Opposition to Proposition 50, "Election Rigging Response Act," on the 2025 California Statewide Special Election Ballot."
4.10 Multi-Way Stop Control at Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo Road Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Designating the Intersection of Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo Road as a Multi-Way Stop Intersection and Authorizing the Installation of Multi-Way Stop Controls on Sunburst Avenue on Bridlewood Drive and Vista Viejo Road."
4.11 2025 Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. dba The Christmas Light Guy Company
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Waive competitive formal bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.090 with regard to approval of the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. dba The Christmas Light Guy Company, as it is hereby found and determined, pursuant to LHMC Section 3-08.110, that the recommended contract is for entertainment services and community support and 2. Approve the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
The Planning Agency is called to order only if there are items scheduled to be presented to the Planning Agency.
6. City Council Public Hearings
Public Hearing Item No. 6.1 will start promptly at 6:30p.m.
6.1 Second Public Hearing to Consider Composition of Districts for Commencing the Process to Transition to By-District Elections
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Receive and file districting public participation presentation prepared by the City’s retained expert demographer National Demographics Corporation and 2. Conduct the Second Public Hearing necessary for commencing the process to transition to by-district elections, review and consider input regarding the composition of districts from interested members of the public, and provide further direction to City staff.
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6 7. Administrative Reports
7.1 Interim City Manager
7.1.1 Review of Funding Needs for City-Owned Buildings, Streets, Parks, Open Spaces, and Other Infrastructure
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Receive and file the report concerning City-owned buildings and streets and 2. Direct the Interim City Manager to develop and release Requests for Proposals for the development of a Parks and Open Space Needs Assessment, and a Storm Drain and Bridge Infrastructure Needs Assessment.
7.1.2 Removal of Juniper Shrubs along Paseo de Valencia between La Paz Road and Alicia Parkway
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to City staff.
7.2 City Attorney
7.2.1 City Manager Employment Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a New City Manager Employment Agreement.”
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
9.1 Committee Assignment Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
10. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be October 28, 2025, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
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7 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 October 10, 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.