Don Caskey
Mayor
Jared Mathis
Mayor Pro Tempore
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Joshua Sweeney
Council Member
Dave Wheeler
Council Member
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 24, 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 Locations:
*Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b),
(1) Mayor Don Caskey will participate remotely via
teleconference at the following publicly accessible location:
27182 Hidden Trail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653; and
(2) Council Member Joshua Sweeney will participate
remotely via teleconference at the following publicly
accessible location: Business Center at AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard, 867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20003.
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, 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, March 24, 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, March 24, 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
Roll Call of City Council Members
Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Public Employment: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Title: Interim City Attorney.
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 Wheeler
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Pezold
Roll Call of City Council Members
Closed Session Report
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3 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 Peyton Edberg.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
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.
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 March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Ratification of March 24, 2026 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from February 27, 2026, to March 13, 2026, in the amount of $1,425,679.37.
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4 4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for February 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of February 2026.
4.5 FY 25-27 Biennial Budget Amendments
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2025-2027 Biennial Budget by recognizing revenues and appropriating expenses related to encroachment permits, the Cabot Road Traffic Signal Improvements, the CR&R Donation, the Avenida de la Carlota Pavement Rehabilitation, the Principal Planner position, and the Paseo de Valencia Active Transportation Elements.
4.6 Approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4.7 Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees); and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
4.8 Authorization to Submit Request for Schedule Adjustment – Paseo de Valencia Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP) Project Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Assistant City Manager to submit a request to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to revise the project schedule for the Paseo de Valencia – Moulton Parkway Confluence Bypass Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, including shifting the Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring (O&M) phase to January 2027 (FY 2026/27).
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5 4.9 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.10 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and direct Staff to forward the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report-Housing Implementation to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
4.11 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc. for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc., a California corporation, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California; and 2.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
4.12Arbor Day Proclamation
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Arbor Day Proclamation as required by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tree City USA Certification.
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 Site Development Permit/Master Sign Program (SDP/MSP) No. USE0216-2025, a request by John Loper, on behalf of Laguna Hills Investment Company, for Approval of an Amendment to the Oakbrook Village Master Sign Program to Accommodate a New Freeway Pylon Sign Located at 24231 – 24321 Avenida de la Carlota.
Recommendation: That the Planning Agency:
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6 Conduct a public hearing;
1) Find and determine that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15311(a) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 11, Accessory Structures);
2) Adopt a Resolution entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving Site Development Permit/Master Sign Program (SDP/MSP) No. USE-0216-2025, a Request by John Loper, on behalf of Laguna Hills Investment Company for Approval of an Amendment to the Oakbrook Village Master Sign Program to Accommodate a New Freeway Pylon Sign Located at 24231 – 24321 Avenida de la Carlota, and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 11, Accessory Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
5.6 Planning Agency Adjournment
6. Administrative Reports
6.1 City Manager
6.2 Assistant City Manager
6.2.1 Proposed Closures of Southbound Cabot Road by Southern California Gas Company
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
6.3 Community Services Director
6.3.1 City of Laguna Hills Banner Program
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction on the proposed banner program framework and banner designs.
6.3.2 City of Laguna Hills America250
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans for America250 in Laguna Hills.
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7 7. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
7.1 Discussion of a Proposed City Council Policy Establishing A City Council Meeting Curfew
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.
8. City Council Member Committee Reports
8.1 Village at Laguna Hills Ad-Hoc Committee Update Report Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the oral report from Mayor Caskey and Mayor Pro Tem Mathis.
9. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be April 14, 2026, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, KAREN HAMMAN, Interim 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 March 20, 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.
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 City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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8 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.
Teleconference Location Maps
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b):
Don Caskey, Mayor
27182 Hidden Trail Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Joshua Sweeney, Council Member
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC
Capitol Hill Navy Yard
867 New Jersey Ave SE,
Washington, DC, 20003