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, April 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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.
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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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 Wheeler
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 Katherine Armstrong.
1.2 Certificate of Recognition for Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Katherine Armstrong
Recommendation: That the City Council present a Certificate of Recognition to Katherine Armstrong recognizing her service as a Laguna Hills Student Liaison.
1.3 Recognition of Laguna Hills High School Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams
Recommendation: That the City Council provide Certificates of Recognition to the Laguna Hills High School Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams for their recent milestones.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That Community Services staff 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.
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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 April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Ratification of April 28, 2026 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from April 4, 2026, to April 16, 2026, in the amount of $1,363,462.68.
4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for March 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of March 2026.
4.5 County of Orange Law Enforcement Services Agreement Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
4.6 Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report for Public Works Projects Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.7 Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the City Engineer to Mark Parallel Parking Spaces on City Streets, including Via Lomas.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance 2026-1 entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adding Section 11-12.110 to Chapter 11-12 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) of Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code Concerning Parallel Parking Lines." City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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4.8 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.9 Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (RTSSP) Cooperative Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the "Cooperative Agreement by and between the City of Laguna Niguel, and the Cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo for the Alicia Parkway Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project.".
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
6. City Council Public Hearings
6.1.1 Adoption of Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2.
Adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Establishing and Adopting Updated Development Processing Fees and Other City Rates, Charges, and User Fees for Various Governmental Services and Finding that the Action is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Per Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)."
7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
7.2 Assistant City Manager
7.2.1 Authority to Advertise for Construction, Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241; 2. Authorize the advertisement for bids for Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241; 3.
Authorize the City Engineer to make minor edits to the plans and specifications as necessary prior to bidding; and 4. Find that environmental review is not required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption - “Existing Facilities.”
7.2.2 Authority to Advertise for Construction, Acceleration/Refuge Lane Median Island Modification on Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive, CIP 303 Recommendation: That the City Council 1. Approve the plans and specifications for Acceleration Lane Median Island Modification on Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive, CIP 303; 2. Authorize the advertisement for bids for Acceleration Lane Median Island Modification on Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive, CIP 303; 3.
Authorize the City Engineer to make minor edits to the plans and specifications as necessary prior to bidding; 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."
7.2.3 Review of Agreements for On-Call Environmental Review Consulting Services and On-Call Planning and Environmental Consulting Services Recommendation: That the City Council receive the report.
7.3 Chief of Police Services
7.3.1 Public Safety Update
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an update on public safety activities.
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
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 May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
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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 April 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk
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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City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.