City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Teleconference Location(s):
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the public is invited to attend and the meeting Agenda will be posted at the following teleconference location(s):
Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis will participate in the meeting via teleconference from: Sierra Board Room at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District, 7370 N. Zanjero Boulevard, Glendale, AZ
Don Caskey
Mayor
Jared Mathis
Mayor Pro Tempore
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Joshua Sweeney
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, January 13, 2026. 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, January 13, 2026. 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. 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 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
Recess
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
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3 Roll Call of City Council Members
Closed Session Report
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.
1.2 Certificate of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Sophia Kim
Recommendation: That the Mayor present a Certificate of Recognition to Sophia Kim recognizing her service as a Laguna Hills Student Liaison.
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.
4.2 Approval of Minutes for December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting.
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4 4.3 Ratification of January 13, 2026 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from November 28, 2025, to January 1, 2026, in the amount of $1,809,287.64.
4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for November 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of November 2025.
4.5 Community Development Block Grant Application for the City of Laguna Hills Public Facilities & Improvements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, authorizing the submittal of the City of Laguna Hills Public Facilities and Improvements Application for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and accepting the award of Community Development Block Grant Funds, if awarded funding.”
4.6 Cooperative Agreement with the City of Laguna Woods for the Pavement Management Plan Project (Eastbound Santa Maria Avenue between Santa Vittoria Drive and Moulton Parkway)
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement for the Pavement Management Plan Project (Eastbound Santa Maria Avenue between Santa Vittoria Drive and Moulton Parkway); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Cooperative Agreement for the Pavement Management Plan Project (Eastbound Santa Maria Avenue between Santa Vittoria Drive and Moulton Parkway).
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
7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
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5 7.2 Community Services Director
7.2.1 Community Outreach and Engagement Services Agreement with the City of Mission Viejo
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed Community Outreach and Engagement Services Agreement with the City of Mission Viejo for homelessness outreach services and authorize the Mayor to sign the 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 the City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed on the staff report.
10. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be January 27, 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 Knotty Pine Park by January 9, 2026, 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.
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6 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 Agenda and Minutes public portal website 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.