Laguna Hills City Council
May 26, 2026

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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, Contractor shall, within ten ( 1 0) 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 W ark 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 14 1582247.1

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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 ofthe insurance coverages required herein will be in compliance with the requirements ofthis section if they include any limiting endorsement which substantially impairs 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 oblig~tion or other liability hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such obligation to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the qty, its el~cted and apQointed officials, officers, employees, agents 15 1582247.1

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and volunteers, shall .not apply to the extent that such Claims aris(1. out of, pertain to, or are related to thes ole_negligence or willful miscondu9t of the Cjty.

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 such records.

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 ofRecords. 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, 16 1582247.1

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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 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 (1 0) 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. 17 1582247. 1

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8.4.3. If termination is due to the failure ofthe 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 Annual Maximum Contract Amount (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to 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.

8.5 Waiver. No waiver of any provision ofthis Agreement shall be effective unless in 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 ofthe 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. 18 1582247.1

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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 represents and warrants that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital 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:

To Contractor:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, California 92653
Telephone: (949) 707-2600
Attention:

Telephone:

Facsimile:

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.

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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.

10.5 Third Pa .. ty 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.

SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS--
For Contractors that are a corporation, two (2) Corporate Officers must sign and staff may request that a copy of their corporate resolution confirming the names and titles of their authorized signatories be provided to the City in advance for review and approval, and the signature requirements are as follows:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

ATTEST:

MELISSA AU-YEUNG,
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

GREGORY E. SIMONIAN,
City Attorney
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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
a California municipal corporation

ERICA PEZOLD,
Mayor
"CONTRACTOR"
President
Secretary

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EXHIBIT "A"

CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL/ SCOPE OF WORK
DATED: JUNE_, 2021

SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR PROJECT

INCLUDING,

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
AND

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION/ FEES/ RATES/ UNIT PRICES
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EXHIBIT "B"

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

NOTICE INVITING BIDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CITYWIDE TREE MAJN:TENANCE SERVICES
DATED: MAY 24, 2021
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City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: May 26, 2026
To: Chair and Agency Members
From: Talia Markison, Assistant Planner
Jennifer Lowe, Community Development Director
Issue: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0250-2025, a request by Shawn Zuo on behalf of Alliance Vet, for Approval of a Proposed Veterinary Hospital located at 25226 Cabot Road
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 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities); 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-0250- 2025, a request by Shawn Zuo on behalf of Alliance Vet, for Approval of a Veterinary Hospital in an existing 2,308 square-foot tenant space located at 25226 Cabot Road, Including an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 1, Existing Facilities).” Background:

The Moulton Ranch Center (“Center”) is a commercial retail center located on the south east corner of Cabot Road and La Paz Road. The property was developed under

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the jurisdiction of the County of Orange and has received a number of land use entitlements over the years, mostly site improvements to the south end of the property. The Center is comprised of five parcels under the same ownership with an existing tenant mix of retail, restaurant, medical office, and service uses, as well as the Moulton Museum. The subject building consists of three businesses: a restaurant (Romano Cucina), medical office (Family Dental), and the subject tenant suite (proposed veterinary hospital).

Figure 1 - Site Aerial Figure 2 - Vicinity Aerial

Authority:

Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) Chapter 9-56 (Animal Regulations) requires a conditional use permit (“CUP”) for any commercial animal facility including veterinary service hospitals on any lot within any zone where so permitted. The review process for a CUP is detailed in LHMC Section 9-92.080(C), which establishes the procedure the City must follow when evaluating such requests. The purpose of a CUP is to evaluate uses that may have a moderate to high potential impact on adjacent properties or the surrounding community, particularly due to their operational characteristics. When appropriate, a CUP may be approved with specific conditions to ensure the proposed use is compatible with the neighboring uses and consistent with community standards.

Staff reviewed the request and prepared findings demonstrating that the proposed CUP complies with the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, including requirements established for the Freeway Commercial (“FC”) zoning district, and consistency with the City’s General Plan. These findings are listed in the proposed Resolution of Approval (Attachment A).

Proposal & Analysis:

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The property owner, Mouldy, LLC, has authorized the Applicant, Shawn Zuo, to submit an application for approval of Conditional Use Permit USE-0250-2025 on behalf of Alliance Vet, a veterinary hospital at 25226 Cabot Road (“Project”). The veterinary hospital is proposed within an existing 2,308 square-foot tenant space within the Moulton Ranch Center.

The tenant space, previously occupied by an urgent care medical facility, will require interior tenant improvements for the veterinary hospital. The proposed floor plan (Attachment C) shows that the tenant space will include pet waiting areas, exam rooms, treatment rooms, and other related rooms. As applicable, the proposed tenant improvements will be subject to review and issuance of a building permit from the Building Division. There are no proposed exterior modifications other than a wall sign which will be reviewed and submitted under a separate building permit.

All business activities of the proposed veterinary hospital will be conducted solely within the tenant space as required under LHMC Section 9-56.020 and Condition of Approval No. 27 in the attached Resolution. The veterinary hospital will provide medical services exclusively for domestic dogs and cats. The hospital will not treat exotic animals, birds, reptiles, livestock, or wildlife. The proposed veterinary hospital will be available during normal operation hours, Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No commercial boarding of animals nor pet daycare will be provided.

However, overnight hospitalization may be provided occasionally for medically necessary post-operative monitoring, intravenous fluid therapy, or short-term clinical observation.

The business operations include additional measures to mitigate any impacts from the pets on the Moulton Ranch Center or neighboring businesses. To manage pet waste, the proposed site plan includes an indoor and outdoor pet relief area (Attachment C).

This measure has been taken to prevent pet relief-related incidents from occurring in front of the pet hospital, along adjacent storefronts, parking lot, and planter beds. The outdoor pet relief area has been designed to maintain clear visibility for visitors to the veterinary hospital. The area will be enclosed by a white picket fence and will include a signage post equipped with plastic waste bags and a designated trash receptacle. Given the absence of onsite irrigation, mulch is proposed as the ground cover as it provides a practical and maintainable surface that can be periodically cleaned and replaced as needed.

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noise impacts to neighboring tenant spaces. Additionally, the location of the kennels in the suite will be placed in an area with no shared walls of neighboring tenants.

The Applicant will implement a comprehensive waste management program in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Medical waste (i.e., needles, other sharp instruments) will be regularly collected and disposed of by licensed thirdparty medical waste contractors. Other business operations include the need to dispose of animal waste, which will be through standard commercial trash service. The Applicant will provide a pet waste station with bags, sanitation items and disposal in the outdoor pet relief area, as required in Conditions of Approval No. 23 in the proposed resolution of approval (Attachment A).

Parking Analysis
The total tenant space for the proposed veterinary hospital is 2,308 square feet.

According to LHMC Table 9-44.A, the parking requirement for ‘veterinary office’ is one parking stall per 200 square feet of gross floor area (“GFA”). Therefore, the proposed veterinary hospital has a parking requirement of 12 parking stalls.

A Parking Demand Analysis was completed in 2012 by Linscott Law & Greenspan that evaluated the parking of the second and third parcels. The Moulton Ranch Center provides a surface lot containing 268 parking spaces shared by all tenants. The Analysis concluded that there was adequate parking on site to accommodate the existing uses with a minimum surplus of 20 parking spaces. The previous use of the subject tenant space was an urgent care medical facility that required 16 stalls at the medical office parking rate of 1 parking stall per 150 square feet of gross floor area. The proposed veterinary hospital requires 12 stalls, which will increase the existing surplus of parking availability. Therefore, adequate parking exists at the Center to accommodate the proposed business.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the Planning Agency approve the proposed CUP, subject to the conditions of approval in the attached resolution. The proposed Veterinary Hospital complies with the requirements of the LHMC, Freeway Commercial 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 Freeway Commercial designation. The veterinary hospital is compatible with the General Plan description of the desired uses, by providing a medium intensity commercial use that serves the needs of the motoring public. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of CUP No. USE0250-2025.

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Public Notice:

The proposed project was advertised in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on April 30, 2026. A total of 27 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 proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 1, Existing Facilities). This exemption applies to the permitting or minor alteration of existing structures.

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.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution of Approval

2. Business Narrative

3. Project Plans

RESOLUTION NO. PA2026-X-X-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. USE-0250-2025, A

REQUEST BY SHAWN ZUO ON BEHALF OF ALLIANCE

VET HOSPITAL TO ESTABLISH A VETRINARY HOSPITAL
IN AN EXISTING 2,308 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE
LOCATED AT 25226 CABOT ROAD, INCLUDING AN

EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15301 OF TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS (CLASS 1, EXISTING

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

WHEREAS, Shawn Zuo on behalf of Alliance Vet Hospital (“the Applicant”) has filed an application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 0250-2025 to establish a veterinary hospital in an existing 2,308 square foot tenant space located at 25226 Cabot Road in the (FC) Freeway Commercial zone; and
WHEREAS, the Project is hereby found to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. This exemption applies to the permitting or minor alteration of existing structures; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2026, 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.

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 required findings by the City for approval of CUP No. USE-0250- 2025 have been met and are made as follows:

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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 Freeway Commercial designation to provide commercial uses that serve the needs of the motoring public in the local community and the regional area. In addition, typical uses allowed include those uses allowed by the Freeway Commercial designation which consist of restaurants, discount warehouse outlets, service stations, and hotels and motels.

The proposed veterinary hospital use is compatible with the General Plan’s description of the desired uses in the FC ,Freeway Commercial land use designation.

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 proposed use is located in the Freeway Commercial (FC) zoning district, in the eastern portion of Laguna Hills, adjacent to Interstate 5 freeway on the southeast corner of La Paz Road and Cabot Road. The surrounding area consists of restaurant use to the north, office uses to the west, retail and service uses to the south and the Interstate 5 freeway to the east. The uses in the Center consist of a mix of uses including retail, restaurant, medical office, service use and the Moulton Museum. The proposed use is consistent with other service uses at Moulton ranch Center located along Cabot Road and adds to the variety of services available to the motoring community. The proposed veterinary hospital use will be conducted entirely inside the tenant space ensuring compatibility with adjoining businesses. Conditions of Approval No. 24 and 25 have been added to ensure the proposed veterinary clinic use will comply with Laguna Hills Noise Ordinance to protect the adjoining businesses from any unwanted sound intrusions from the use, although none are anticipated.

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.

Moulton Ranch Center is a 9-acre site comprised of 5 parcels with a total of 6 buildings, a McDonald’s drive-thru, and 76 Gas Station. The Center is situated along Cabot Road and is designed with multiple access points from Cabot Road.

However, not all portions of the Center are internally connected by driveways. As a result of this configuration and limited internal connectivity, the parking areas are divided into multiple separate sections. There are 268 shared parking spaces located at the Center at the subject second and third parcels. The Center is also improved with required landscaping around the perimeter and interior areas of the site. The Center is typical of other commercial shopping centers in Laguna Hills in terms of the nature of the improvements provided that result in a functioning commercial property. The existing improvements are sufficient to

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serve the use and ensure it is properly integrated with existing uses in the vicinity through existing shared improvements at the Center such as utilities, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian and vehicular access. The proposed use is a typical service use found in other shopping centers in Laguna Hills does not require unique or unusual site improvements to operate. The use will operate entirely within the confines of an existing vacant tenant space on the Center, and the Applicant will be able to make necessary tenant improvements to the tenant space to operate the use.

4. All required development standards prescribed by the Development Code can be achieved.

The site is typical of other commercial shopping centers in Laguna Hills in terms of the nature of the improvements provided that result in a functioning commercial property. The existing improvements are sufficient to serve the use consisting of existing shared improvements on the site such as utilities, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian and vehicular access which comply with the City’s development standards, or will comply as conditioned. The proposed veterinary hospital use will be located within an existing building, and tenant upgrades are proposed to serve the use, including accessibility upgrades.

5. That 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 have been placed on the proposed veterinary hospital in order to ensure that the use is compatible with adjacent uses. Such conditions include that all business activities shall take place within the tenant space (Condition 27), that boarding of animals is prohibited unless necessary (Condition 28), and that the property must be kept in a condition that meets property maintenance standards identified in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (Condition 24). These conditions help to ensure that the veterinary clinic will not adversely affect adjacent uses due to excess noise, unpleasant smells, or property maintenance issues.

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the above findings, the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills does hereby approve CUP No. USE-0250-2025 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: Shawn Zuo on behalf of Alliance Vet Hospital, 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

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Use Permit (CUP) No. USE-0250-2025, 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, including but not limited to the following:
application form (submitted December 27, 2025), letter of justification (dated March 24, 2026), Site Plan/Floor Plan (dated March 23, 2026).

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 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

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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 May 26, 2026.

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 2025 California Building Code, prior to commencement of any work for which a permit is required.

13.All construction shall comply with 2025 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 paper work 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 the 2025 California Building Code.

18.Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall apply for a Certificate of Use and Occupancy (COUO) for the proposed veterinary clinic, and the Applicant

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shall obtain the Certificate before conducting operations.

19.The Applicant is advised that the business will need to comply with CalRecycle’s requirements of AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants), and AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling). The City will begin to enforce requirements no later than January 1, 2026.

Operations

20.This Conditional Use permit shall be for a veterinary hospital as described in the Applicant's business narrative submitted in the Application Packet dated March 24, 2026. The Applicant's hours of operation, business operations, required parking, and other related uses shall adhere to the information provided in the business narrative and as conditioned with this Conditional Use Permit.

21.Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours of Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Requests to change the hours of operation shall be submitted to the Community Development Director ("Director") for review and approval.

22.Delivered materials shall be promptly stored entirely within the veterinary clinic tenant space. No equipment or materials shall be permitted to remain outdoors at any time with the exception of the pet relief area.

23.The veterinary hospital shall provide an outdoor pet relief area in the adjacent landscape buffer that shall be regularly cleaned and maintained. The area shall include a waste bag dispenser and receptacle. The operator shall ensure that odors are minimized to the furthest extent possible. The mulch ground cover shall be periodically replaced.

24.The veterinary hospital shall be permanently maintained in an orderly fashion by the provision of regular removal of trash and debris, and comply with all property maintenance standards as required by LHMC Chapter 9-74. The operator shall ensure that staff regularly monitors the areas around the veterinary hospital, including the parking area, to pick up animal waste and address any other maintenance issues that occur as veterinary patrons/patients bring their animals to the site.

25.If at any time in the future the Community Development Director determines there are trash or debris issues, complaints, or problems, including trash overflow, or smells emanating from the trash area, the Applicant shall prepare a trash management plan, to resolve and remedy identified issues, for review and approval by the Community Development Director.

26.All business activities shall comply with the noise standards of the City of Laguna Hills Noise Ordinance (LHMC 5-24) at all times. The applicant shall provide soundproofing measures sufficient to contain animal noise within the tenant

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space.

27.All business activities shall be conducted entirely indoors and exterior doors will not be propped open except momentarily for deliveries and similar business operations. No business operations shall be permitted to occur outside with the exception of providing pet relief.

28.General non-medical, commercial animal boarding and daycare services are prohibited. Boarding of animals on the premises shall be permitted only when incidental to and necessary for the provision of veterinary medical care, including but not limited to post-operative monitoring, treatment, or other medically indicated supervision as determined by a licensed veterinarian. At no time shall the facility operate as a kennel or offer boarding services for non-medical, convenience, or recreational purposes. Documentation supporting the medical necessity for any boarded animal shall be maintained and made available to the City upon request.

29.Animals shall be supervised at all times when outside and when brought to and from the facility. Animals shall be properly controlled and restrained in a manner that provides both the animal and general public reasonable protection. As appropriate, animals shall be contained in a crate, cage, or similar enclosure of adequate size or restrained by a substantial chain or leash, not exceeding six feet in length.

30.In the event of adverse impacts on the health, safety, welfare, or operational environments of the neighborhood or general public, or receipt of substantiated complaints directly related to the Applicant’s operations, the Director shall investigate and, if significant adverse impacts directly related to the Applicant’s business are found to exist, the Director or Chief of Police Services shall have the discretion to bring this Permit back to consider additional improvements and protective measures, additional conditions, amended conditions, or permit revocation. Modifications may include but not be limited to the restriction of operations that may include but not be limited to hours of operation.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May 2026. ____________________________________

DON CASKEY, CHAIR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. PA2026-X-X-X adopted by the Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 26th day of May 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

Alliance Veterinary Hospital – Business Narrative
Company Summary
Alliance Veterinary Hospital is an independent, full-service veterinary practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for pets in the South Orange County area. Lo cated at 25226 Cabot Road, the hospital serves rapidly growing communities such as Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Hills, as well as the Laguna Woods area, which has a significant population of senior pet owners.

Founder & Experience
Dr. Chen brings approximately seven years of veterinary experience, with a focus on surger y, dentistry, common canine and feline medical conditions, and preventive wellness care. S he combines hands-on medical expertise with a commitment to client education, helping pet owners make informed decisions that enhance their pets’ quality of life.

Mission & Vision
Alliance Veterinary Hospital aspires to be a trusted resource where pet owners think of th e practice first whenever their animals need medical attention or routine care. The hospit al plans to collaborate with specialists to provide a seamless, comprehensive healthcare e nvironment and foster a professional community for veterinarians, vet technicians, and ass istants who share a commitment to high-quality care.

Services & Approach
The hospital offers general veterinary care, preventive wellness exams, surgical and denta l procedures, and collaborates with specialty services as needed. Alliance Veterinary Hosp ital uses a cloud-based Practice Management Software to integrate appointment scheduling, vaccine records, lab results, imaging results, and reminders for upcoming care. The facili ty is designed to be family-friendly, calm, and approachable, staffed by trustworthy profe ssionals who prioritize clear communication and client comfort. Walk-in appointments are w elcomed whenever possible, provided they do not interfere with scheduled visits.

Noise Impacts & Mitigation Measures
The primary potential source of noise associated with the operation of Alliance Veterinary Hospital is limited to occasional canine vocalization. No outdoor kennels will be provide d, and no mechanical or industrial equipment generating significant external noise is anti cipated. To minimize any potential noise impacts on neighboring businesses and surrounding properties, the hospital will implement the following operational mitigation measures:
- All animal housing will be located indoors.

- The kennel and hospitalization areas will be designed and placed away from shared or ext erior walls.
- Surgical and dental procedures will be conducted only during regular daytime business ho urs.
- Staff will be trained in gentle handling and stress-reduction techniques to minimize anx iety-related barking.

In addition to operational controls, Alliance Veterinary Hospital will incorporate physica l sound-mitigation features into the facility design. Where kennel or hospitalization area s are adjacent to shared or exterior walls, the hospital will install enhanced sound-insul ation and noise-dampening materials within wall assemblies to further reduce sound transmi ssion to neighboring tenant spaces.

These sound-mitigation measures may include, but are not limited to, upgraded wall insulat ion, acoustic panels, resilient channels, or other commercially reasonable sound-attenuati on construction methods consistent with building code requirements and standard veterinary facility design practices. The hospital will make reasonable good-faith efforts to ensure that any interior spaces used for animal housing are acoustically buffered from shared wal ls and exterior building walls to minimize potential noise impacts on adjacent businesses.

No outdoor animal runs, outdoor kennels, or amplified sound systems will be utilized as pa rt of the hospital’s operations.

The hospital will cooperate in good faith with the City to address any verified noise conc erns that may arise during operations.

Animal Boarding, Hospitalization, and Kennel Use
Alliance Veterinary Hospital will not operate as a general boarding or pet daycare facilit y. The hospital will provide short-term, medically necessary hospitalization only, such as for post-operative monitoring, intravenous fluid therapy, or short-term clinical observati on. Hospitalization will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Animals that exhibit exces sive anxiety, frequent barking, or behaviors likely to generate noise disturbances will no t be accepted for overnight or extended hospitalization. Feline patients, which generally present lower noise risk, may be hospitalized when medically appropriate. All hospitalized animals will be housed in indoor kennels located away from shared walls and exterior build ing walls to further minimize any potential noise transmission.

Types of Animals Treated
Alliance Veterinary Hospital will provide veterinary medical services exclusively for dome stic dogs and cats. The hospital will not treat exotic animals, birds, reptiles, livestoc k, or wildlife.

Days and Hours of Operation

Alliance Veterinary Hospital will operate six (6) days per week, Monday through Saturday, and will remain closed on Sundays. Standard business hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Waste Disposal Plan
Alliance Veterinary Hospital will implement a comprehensive waste management program in co mpliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The hospital’s waste disposal practices will include:
- Use of approved sharps containers for needles and sharp instruments, with regular collec tion and disposal by licensed third-party medical waste contractors. - Temporary, compliant storage of regulated medical waste (such as blood and tissue) prior to removal by licensed medical waste disposal services. - Proper handling and disposal of pharmaceuticals and chemical waste in accordance with Ca lifornia regulatory requirements.
- Disposal of anesthesia-related consumables and materials in compliance with applicable r egulations.
- On-site laundering of soiled linens and reusable materials in accordance with sanitary a nd infection-control standards.

These procedures are designed to ensure safe, sanitary, and environmentally responsible wa ste handling practices.

Operations & Staffing
Alliance Veterinary Hospital plans to operate six days a week during daytime business hour s. The initial team will include one full-time veterinarian, supplemented by one part-time or relief veterinarian as needed. The support staff will consist of two veterinary assista nts, with the potential addition of one veterinary technician or assistant, and a surgery supervisor who will assist with surgeries and dental procedures once or twice a week.

Philosophy
Dr. Chen believes that consistent preventive care and timely treatment are key to extendin g pets’ lives and improving their quality of life. By combining accessible surgical servi ces, personalized attention, and a supportive environment, Alliance Veterinary Hospital ai ms to deliver practical, high-quality care while building long-lasting relationships with pets and their owners.

BUILDING INFORMATION LOT INFORMATION T-1

PROJECT INFORMATION
1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
PHONE: (626)399-2555
[email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

N-1 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

CALGREEN REQUIREMENTS
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

N-2 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

CALGREEN REQUIREMENTS
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

N-3 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

CALGREEN REQUIREMENTS
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

NO

PARKING

NO PARKING
NO

PARKING NOPARKING
NO

PARKING
NO

PARKING NO PARKING
G
A-101
1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
PHONE: (626)399-2555
[email protected]
REV# DESCRIPTION DATE

PRELIMINARYPLAN CHECKBID

AS-BUILT
PET CLINIC T.I.

SHEET
JOB 2511C25226
DRAWN BY V.W.SCALE SEE PLANDATE 12/15/2025
SEAL:

EX SITE PLAN
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

A-111 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

EX FLOOR PLAN
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

W/D
A-121
1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G,
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
PHONE: (626)399-2555
[email protected]
REV# DESCRIPTION DATE

PRELIMINARYPLAN CHECKBID

AS-BUILT
PET CLINIC T.I.

SHEET
JOB 2511C25226
DRAWN BY V.W.SCALE SEE PLANDATE 12/15/2025
SEAL:

NEW FLOOR PLAN
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

D WATT/ REMARKS FIXTURE SYMBOL LIGHT BULB/ TYPE MODEL NO. LIGHT ITEM NO. EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHT (2) 5W, MR16 UNIVERSAL MT. EXIT SIGN W/ EMERGENCY ADJ. BEVELED DUAL ROUND HEAD (ARROW INDICATES DIRECTION OF EXIT). (BATTERY OPERATION DURING THE POWER LOSS W/90 MIN. BATTERY BACK-UP) 10 W LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE A RECESSED LIGHT ONE LIGHT LED RECESS 9 W BC 2X4 PANEL MLFP SERIES G2 2X4 40 W QTS 32 N/E/R E LED LED 30W PENDANT LIGHT FIXTURE NEW 22521 EMERGENCY LIGHT NEW NEW NEW NEW 10W BEVELED DUAL ROUND HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT (BATTERY OPERATION DURING THE POWER LOSS W/90 MIN. BATTERY BACK-UP) W/D A-131 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

NEW CEILING PLAN
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

5B- 5DDRAWN BY JIMMY ZHANG (626) 570-9978 DESIGN FOR RESTAURANT PLUS, INC. WOMEN MEN UNISEX 60" TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PARKED IN THE SPACE (CENTERED WHEN A VEHICLE IS PROPERLY RECOMMENDED) AT ENTRANCE TO STALL EMBLEM MUST BE LOCATED IN STALL SO THAT IS VISIBLE BY A 1. EACH SPACE FOR THE DISABLED IS REQUIRED TO BE IDENTIFIED BY A PERMANENT , REFLECTORIZED SIGN WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBLITY. 2. THE SURFACE OF EACH SPACE FOR THE DISABLED IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A 3 FOOT SQUARE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY ATENELED IN BLUE PAINT. 3. AT THE ENTRANCE TO OFFSTREET PARKING FACUTIES. A CONSPICUOUS SIGN AT LEAST 17" BY 22" IS REQUIRED. FOR SIGN INFORMATION. LAVATORIES ACCESSORIES IN SANITARY FACILITIES REACH RANGES NO PARKING 5C- FRONT A-501 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

ADA DETAILS
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

DOOR SCHEDULE FINISH SCHEDULE A-601 1139 S DIAMOND BAR BLVD #G, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 PHONE: (626)399-2555 [email protected] REV# DESCRIPTION DATE PRELIMINARY PLAN CHECK BIDAS-BUILT PET CLINIC T.I. SHEET JOB 2511C25226 DRAWN BY V.W. SCALE SEE PLAN DATE 12/15/2025 SEAL:

SCHEDULES
25226 CABOT RD,
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Item No. 6.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: May 26, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Local Public Employee Vacant Positions
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing; and

2. Receive a presentation regarding local public employee vacant positions, pursuant to AB 2561 and Government Code section 3502.3.

Background:

Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561 adds Government Code Section 3502.3 to the Meyers-MiliasBrown Act (“MMBA”), imposing new obligations on public agencies related to tracking and presenting information on job vacancies. The new law and the legal obligations thereunder took effect January 1, 2025.

AB 2561 declares that job vacancies in local government are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector, and that job vacancies may undermine labor relations between public agencies and their employees. AB 2561 requires that, on an annual basis, public agencies assess and address vacancy rates in order to help avoid the negative effects of under-staffing on the delivery of public services as well as on public employees.

Under Government Code Section 3502.3, public agencies must now do the following:

1. Track job vacancies at the agency;

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2. Present information on the status of the vacancies and the agency’s recruitment and retention efforts prior to the adoption of the budget; and

3. Identify, during the public hearing, any policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may present obstacles in the agency’s hiring process and potential changes that may alleviate such obstacles.

The City of Laguna Hills has currently approved, allocated, and budgeted for 28 full-time positions, of which 25 are filled and 3 are vacant. The City also has approximately 10 to 15 part-time Community Service Leaders, at any given time.

Employment by group is as follows:

1. The City has 2 full-time positions, the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, whose employment is governed by direct agreement.

2. The City has 4 full-time positions in the Management and Confidential group. This group's employment is governed by adopted Resolution, along with the previously mentioned part-time Community Service Leader classification. There is one vacancy in this group.

3. The City has 22 full-time positions in the Laguna Hills City Employees Association (LHCEA), a formal bargaining group governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). There are two vacant full-time positions in this group, resulting in a vacancy rate of approximately 9%.

Vacancy #1 City Clerk - In February 2026, the City Clerk resigned from employment.

Soon thereafter, the City started the recruitment process. The City is actively engaged in the hiring process for this critical role. In the meantime, the City hired a retired annuitant to fill in as the Interim City Clerk. Applications have been received and interviews have already occurred. The City does not foresee the need to change hiring practices to be able to fill this position. The City anticipates filling this role soon.

Vacancy #2 Deputy City Clerk - In April 2026, the Deputy City Clerk resigned from employment. Soon thereafter, the City started the recruitment process. The City is actively engaged in the hiring process for this important position. Applications have been received and interviews have already occurred. The City does not foresee the need to change hiring practices to be able to fill this position. The City anticipates filling this role soon.

Item No. 6.1
Vacancy #3 Principal Planner - In March 2026, the City Council authorized and approved this position. Currently, the City is actively recruiting a Principal Planner for the Community Development Department. The City does not foresee the need to change hiring practices to be able to fill this position. The City anticipates filling this role in the near future.

Community Service Leaders - The City continuously hires part-time Community Service Leaders to staff the Community Center and parks and recreation activities. The City does not have a specified number of positions in this group; rather, its pool of part-time employees staff the available shifts.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to receiving this staff report and presentation.

Attachments:

None

Item No. 7.2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: May 26, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Resolution Establishing City Council Policy No. 128 Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Establishing City Council Policy No. 128 Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings." Background:

On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed State Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) into law.

The intent of this bill is to increase public engagement in local government and modernize the Ralph M. Brown Act. Some SB707 provisions went into effect on January 1, 2026; however, the most significant changes will become effective on July 1, 2026.

Effective July 1, 2026, SB 707 requires, “eligible legislative bodies,” including the Laguna Hills City Council, to meet new public meeting requirements, including allowing remote participation via two-way phone or video, adopting a "technology disruption policy" outlining steps if remote access by the public fails, and conducting outreach to encourage participation from underrepresented groups including providing a public space to post translated agendas.

Staff will address these requirements through the following actions:
• Allow remote participation via two-way phone or video: Implement Zoom Webinar Council Chamber technology upgrades, which has already been accomplished.

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• Adopt a "technology disruption policy" outlining steps if remote access fails:

Draft policy attached as City Council Policy No. 128.
• Conduct outreach to encourage participation from underrepresented groups:

Upcoming CR&R bill insert and posting on the City's social media channels. • Provide a public space to post translated agendas near official postings: Install a bulletin board adjacent to the existing bulletin board at City Hall and at the Community Center.

Technology Disruption Policy:

Government Code § 54953.4 requires the City Council to adopt, by July 1, 2026, a technology disruption policy. The policy must address procedures for responding to disruptions of telephonic or internet service during a meeting and the efforts the legislative body will make to restore service.

The statute further requires that if a disruption occurs that prevents members of the public from observing or participating in a City Council meeting through the two-way telephonic or audiovisual platform, the City Council must recess the open session for at least one hour and make a good faith effort to restore service. During this time, the City Council may meet in closed session, as permitted by law.

The City Council may not reconvene open session until at least one hour has passed or service has been restored, whichever occurs first. If service has not been restored upon reconvening, the City Council must make findings by roll call vote that good-faith efforts were made to restore access and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in providing remote access. Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.

The proposed policy incorporates these requirements and establishes procedures to ensure transparency and continuity of meetings in the event of a technology disruption during a City Council meeting, while maintaining flexibility to respond based on the specific circumstances.

Additional SB 707 changes include:

Non-traditional teleconferencing expanded: Extends the pandemic-era teleconference rules through January 1, 2030 and allows Council Members to participate remotely without posting their location publicly when qualifying under “just cause." “Just cause” has been expanded to include childcare responsibilities, illness, family emergencies,

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work related travel or military service obligations. Council Members may participate remotely up to 5 meetings per year once Zoom technology is implemented.

ADA remote participation: Council Members with disabilities may participate remotely as a reasonable accommodation, using audio/video (or audio-only if necessary), and must disclose any adults present. Remote participation by such members counts toward quorum, and standard teleconferencing rules do not apply.

Social media restrictions extended: This law provides that a member of a legislative body may not directly respond to a social media post regarding agency business that is made, posted or shared by another member of the same legislative body. AB 992’s limits on members discussing official business on social media (including posts, comments, or emojis) are now permanent and no longer expire in 2026.

SB 707 also authorizes remote teleconference meetings by “eligible subsidiary bodies” such as the Traffic Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, or other Councilappointed Committees; however, this authorization must be granted by separate City Council Resolution.

City staff has prepared draft City Council Policy 128, Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings ("Technology Disruption Policy") to establish procedures for public participation in person, telephonically, and via Zoom. Accordingly, Staff recommends adopting City Council Policy No. 128 by Resolution.

Fiscal Impact:

A Zoom Webinar subscription was required at an initial annual cost of $300, which may be subject to annual increases. There is sufficient budget in the FY 25-26 General Fund Information Technology account to cover the initial Zoom Webinar subscription cost, and ongoing costs will be incorporated into future General Fund budgets.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution: Technology Disruption Policy

2. Proposed City Council Policy No. 128: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05-26-X

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY
COUNCIL POLICY NO. 128 REGARDING DISRUPTION OF

TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC

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

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed State Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) into law as codified, in part, in Government Code § 54953.4; and WHEREAS, the intent of this bill is to increase public engagement in local government and modernize the Ralph M. Brown Act; and
WHEREAS, SB 707 requires, “eligible legislative bodies,” including the Laguna Hills City Council, to meet new public meeting requirements, including allowing remote participation via two-way phone or video and adopting a "technology disruption policy" outlining steps if remote access by the public fails; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 54953.4 requires the City Council to adopt, by July 1, 2026, a technology disruption policy; and WHEREAS, the technology disruption policy must address procedures for responding to disruptions of telephonic or internet service during a meeting and the efforts the legislative body will make to restore service.

WHEREAS, the City Council, to comply with Government Code § 54953.4, is adopting said policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA

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

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. City Council Policy No. 128, entitled “Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings” is hereby adopted in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Resolution No. 2026-05-26-X

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026. ____________________________________

DON CASKEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026- 05-26-X adopted by the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 26th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
City Council Policy
Subject: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet
Service During Public Meetings
Policy No. 128
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Revision: N/A
PURPOSE:

This policy establishes procedures for responding to a disruption in the telephonic or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to meetings of the Laguna Hills City Council, as required by the Brown Act (Gov.

Code § 54953.4). The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and continuity of government during technology disruptions.

BACKGROUND:

Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act to require eligible legislative bodies to adopt, on or before July 1, 2026, a policy addressing how the agency will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from attending or observing a meeting remotely. This policy is adopted to comply with that requirement and to ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions.

POLICY:

DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this policy:
• “Disruption” means any failure, outage, or other interruption that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting via these remote access services.
• “Remote access services” means the two-way telephonic service and/or two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real-time remote public attendance and observation of meetings.

APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the City Council at which remote public participation is offered or required under the Brown Act.

PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF A SERVICE DISRUPTION
Response to Service Disruption
If the Presiding Officer or Clerk becomes aware of a disruption to the agency’s remote access services that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely:

1. The Information Technology Administrator or Clerk shall immediately announce the disruption to the public.

2. The Presiding Officer may then call for a recess of the open session or convene the legislative body in closed session, consistent with the Brown Act.

3. Staff shall begin efforts to diagnose and restore the disrupted service.

4. The meeting shall remain in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored, whichever is sooner. The recess period may be extended if restoration efforts are ongoing.

Efforts to Restore Service
The agency shall make good faith efforts to restore remote access services, which may include:
• Troubleshooting platform or teleconferencing software • Resetting or replacing audiovisual equipment
• Attempting alternative connection methods
• Contacting necessary support staff or service providers • Switching to back-up equipment or platforms, if available The technical staff shall document the restoration efforts undertaken.

RECONVENING THE OPEN SESSION
Timing
The open session may be reconvened after at least one hour has elapsed from the time of disruption or as soon as service is restored, whichever occurs earlier.

If Service Is Restored
If the remote access service is restored before or at the time the meeting reconvenes, the meeting shall continue as normal.

If Service Is Not Restored
If service has not been restored after one hour, the City Council may reconvene and:

1. Adjourn the meeting; or

2. Continue the meeting in open session by adopting, by roll call vote, the following, or a substantially similar, finding:
“The City of Laguna Hills has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.”
Upon adoption of the finding, the legislative body may continue the open session despite the fact that remote access services have not been restored.

RECORDKEEPING
The Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including the following:
• The nature and time of the disruption
• The restoration efforts undertaken
• The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable)
• Any finding adopted to continue the meeting

REVIEW AND UPDATES
This policy may be amended by the City of Laguna Hills at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar.

ATTACHMENTS:

None

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: May 26, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Jennifer Lowe, Community Development Director
Issue: Urgency Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on New or Expanded Massage Establishments in Laguna Hills
Recommendation: That the City Council

1. Find and determine that the proposed urgency ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance entitled: “An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills Pursuant to Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on New or Expanded Massage Establishments Pending Study and Preparation of an Update to the City's Municipal Code and Zoning Code and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from Environmental Review Under CEQA.

Background:

Over the past two years, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (“OCSD”) and City Code Enforcement staff have identified and investigated reports of illicit activity occurring at massage establishment businesses operating within the Laguna Hills (“City”). Although the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) contains provisions authorizing the revocation of Massage Establishment Permits issued to businesses within the City, the absence of adequate land use and zoning controls for massage

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establishments has contributed to a high concentration of permitted establishments within City limits. Currently, the City has 22 permitted massage establishments, representing one of the higher concentrations of massage establishments on a per capita basis within Orange County served by OCSD.

In addition, the investigation, enforcement, and permit revocation process associated with confirmed illicit activity requires substantial staff time and administrative resources, thereby creating an ongoing operational and fiscal burden on City departments and the City budget.

Since February 2024, OCSD conducted investigations at massage establishments across the City. According to law enforcement reports, massage therapists attempted to engage in illicit sexual activity with undercover investigators at three permitted massage establishments: 25401 Alicia Parkway; 25201 La Paz Road #101; and 23030 Lake Forest Drive #203; and three illegal, non-permitted massage establishments at 23151 Verdugo Drive Unit # 107, 24953 Paseo De Valencia #12-B, and 23412 Moulton Parkway #250. These incidents resulted in, among other things, the City issuing administrative citations and criminal police reports, revoking a massage establishment permit; and/or denying a subsequent application for a massage establishment permit for 23030 Lake Forest Drive #203.

On August 19, 2025, the City of Lake Forest enacted a temporary moratorium on massage establishments in response to a documented increase in illegal operations, noncompliance with applicable zoning and operational requirements, and reports of illicit activities associated with prostitution and human trafficking. Following implementation of the moratorium, the City of Laguna Hills experienced an increase in inquiries related to the establishment of new massage businesses within the city.

Concurrently, the OCSD and City Code Enforcement staff reported an increase in complaints concerning both licensed and unlicensed massage establishments, including allegations of suspected prostitution-related activity.

Despite the City’s existing regulatory framework governing massage establishments, recent investigations and enforcement actions indicate that current zoning, permitting, operational, inspection, and enforcement provisions may be inadequate to effectively prevent illicit sexual activity, suspected prostitution, potential human trafficking, and associated public safety impacts linked to certain massage establishments. During the term of the moratorium, City staff will collect and evaluate additional data regarding the operational and community impacts of massage establishments and will research, analyze, and develop recommendations for the City Council regarding potential amendments to the City’s regulatory and permitting processes for new massage

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establishments.

To become effective, the proposed urgency ordinance requires approval by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. Upon adoption, the ordinance would remain in effect for a period of 45 days unless earlier repealed, terminated, or extended by the City Council.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, the moratorium may subsequently be extended for an additional 10 months and 15 days, and thereafter for one additional year.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Urgency Ordinance

2. Map of Massage Establishments in Laguna Hills

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-#

AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
36937 AND 65858, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY

MORATORIUM ON NEW OR EXPANDED MASSAGE

ESTABLISHMENTS PENDING STUDY AND

PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S

MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING CODE AND

DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA.

WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution authorizes the City of Laguna Hills (“City”), through its general police powers, to make and enforce within its limits all ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, the City protects the health, safety, and welfare of the community through numerous avenues, including by establishing and enforcing zoning, licensing and health and safety regulations on specified commercial activities; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by State law, including, without limitation, Government Code Section 51030 et seq. and Business & Professions Code Sections 460, 4612, and 16000 et seq. to regulate massage establishments by imposing reasonable zoning, business licensing, and health and safety requirements on massage establishments; and
WHEREAS, massage establishments are regulated pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) Chapter 4-28, which contains the licensing requirements and operational standards for massage establishments in the City; and WHEREAS, despite the existing regulatory framework, recent investigations and enforcement actions demonstrate that current zoning, permitting, operational, inspection, and enforcement provisions may be insufficient to prevent illicit sexual activity, suspected prostitution, potential human trafficking, and related public safety impacts associated with certain massage establishments; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City has experienced issues related to illicit sexual activity and suspected prostitution at businesses offering massage services; and WHEREAS, since 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department ("OCSD") conducted investigations at massage establishments throughout the City. According to law enforcement reports, massage therapists attempted to engage in illicit sexual activity with undercover investigators at three permitted massage establishments: 25401 Alicia Parkway; 25201 La Paz #101; and 23030 Lake Forest Dr #203; and three illegal, nonpermitted massage establishments at 23151 Verdugo Drive, Unit # 107, 24953 Paseo De Valencia #12-B, and 23412 Moulton #250. These incidents resulted in, among other things, the City issuing administrative citations and police citations, revoking a massage

establishment permit; and/or denying a subsequent application for a massage establishment permit for 23030 Lake Forest Dr #203; and WHEREAS, the above illegal activity resulted in significant public expense including code enforcement inspections, law enforcement undercover operations, administrative and legal review, and enforcement actions which have diverted staff time and financial resources from other pressing City needs; and WHEREAS, massage establishments that offer illicit sexual activity pose an immediate and significant threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community.

Among other things, these impacts include the potential for worker exploitation, coercion, human trafficking, prostitution activity, public nuisance conditions, injury or abuse to patrons, secondary criminal activity, and diversion of law enforcement and code enforcement resources by virtue of the secretive nature associated with offering unauthorized and undisclosed services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, the City Council may adopt an interim urgency ordinance to protect the public safety, health, and welfare. Section 65858 specifically allows a temporary moratorium to prohibit any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated zoning proposal that the City intends to study, provided that the City Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare and that approval of additional entitlements would result in that threat; and
WHEREAS, City staff requires time to further gather data about the adverse impacts of massage establishments that provide illicit services, and to research, study, and consider ways to amend the City's regulatory process and the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to protect the public health and safety and reduce illegal activities occurring at these businesses; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the City Council desires to institute a forty-five (45) day moratorium on the establishment of new massage establishments and the expansion, relocation, or material modification of existing massage establishments to allow staff and the City Council the opportunity to research and select the best course of action to protect the City's citizens, visitors and businesses, and the community at large; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this temporary moratorium is necessary to preserve the status quo and prevent additional massage establishments from opening, expanding, relocating, or materially modifying their operations before the City has completed its study and adopted appropriate amendments, and that the moratorium is limited to the minimum period necessary to conduct that review; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this urgency ordinance have occurred, and this Ordinance is adopted by at least a four-fifths vote of the City Council pursuant to Government Code section 65858.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Laguna Hills finds that this ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council further finds, under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 15061(b)(3) that this interim urgency ordinance is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA.

Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 3. Urgency Findings. This Ordinance is adopted under the provisions of Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858. The City Council finds that massage establishments as described herein pose significant and urgent threats to the health, safety and welfare of the community from documented illicit sexual activity, suspected prostitution, potential human trafficking, and related public safety impacts associated with certain massage establishments, and that approval of additional entitlements for new or expanded massage establishments would result in that threat, as follows:
a. In recent years, the City has experienced issues related to illicit sexual activity, suspected prostitution, potential human trafficking, and related public safety impacts at businesses offering massage services.
b. Since 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (“OCSD") conducted investigations at massage establishments across the City. According to law enforcement reports, massage therapists attempted to engage in illicit sexual activity with undercover investigators at three permitted massage establishments: 25401 Alicia Parkway; 25201 La Paz #101; and 23030 Lake Forest Dr #203; and three illegal, non-permitted massage establishments at 23151 Verdugo Drive, Unit # 107, 24953 Paseo De Valencia #12-B, and 23412 Moulton #250. These incidents resulted in, among other things, the City issuing administrative citations and police citations, revoking a massage establishment permit; and/or denying a subsequent application for a massage establishment permit for 23030 Lake Forest Dr #203.
c. The above illegal activity resulted in significant public expense including code enforcement inspections, law enforcement undercover operations, and administrative and legal review and enforcement actions. These illegal activities diverted staff time and financial resources from other pressing City needs. d. Massage establishments that offer illicit sexual activity pose an immediate and significant threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community. Among other things, these impacts include the potential for worker exploitation, coercion, human trafficking, prostitution activity, public nuisance conditions, injury or abuse to patrons,

secondary criminal activity, and diversion of law enforcement and code enforcement resources by virtue of the secretive nature associated with offering unauthorized and undisclosed services.
e. Despite the City’s existing regulatory framework for massage establishments, recent investigations and enforcement actions demonstrate that the City requires time to evaluate whether additional zoning, permitting, licensing, inspection, renewal, revocation, and enforcement amendments are necessary to prevent illicit activity and protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
f. The approval of additional use permits, variances, building permits, business licenses, massage establishment operator’s permits, certificates of use and occupancy, or other applicable entitlements for new or expanded massage establishments before the City completes its study would create a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare by allowing additional establishments to open, expand, relocate, intensify, or materially modify their operations under a regulatory framework the City has determined requires further review.

SECTION 4.Temporary Moratorium. The City Council hereby directs and orders that, during the time that this urgency ordinance is in effect, the City will not approve or issue any use permit, variance, building permit, or other applicable entitlement for the following: new massage establishments, or the enlargement, relocation or material modification of existing massage establishments. During the moratorium period, any massage establishment that has obtained a use permit prior to the effective date of this Ordinance will be allowed to obtain a license and building permit, provided that such license or building permit does not authorize the enlargement, relocation, or material modification of an existing massage establishment. . Existing massage businesses may continue to apply for licenses or license renewals, and the City may continue to make final decisions on those applications. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the City’s authority to inspect, investigate, cite, suspend, revoke, deny, refuse to renew, or otherwise enforce any applicable law against any massage establishment, owner, operator, manager, employee, or property owner.

SECTION 5.The City will continue to accept and process applications for uses prohibited by this moratorium if so legally required. Any application received and processed during the moratorium shall be processed at the applicant's sole cost and risk with the understanding that no permit, approval, or other entitlement for a use covered by Section 4, above, may issue while this moratorium or any extension thereof is in effect.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the City will process and make final decisions on massage establishment license applications and renewals thereof during the moratorium period or any extension thereof.

SECTION 6.This Urgency Ordinance shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) days from its adoption, unless earlier repealed, terminated, or extended in accordance with Government Code section 65858.

SECTION 7.No less than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled expiration of this Ordinance, staff shall issue a report to the City Council on the progress of its study and on determinations for how the City should proceed, insofar as conclusions have been drawn.

SECTION 8.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.

SECTION 9.The custodian of records for this Ordinance is the City Clerk and the records comprising the administrative record are located at Laguna Hills City Hall, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California 92653.

SECTION 10.If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by at least a four-fifths vote of the City Council this _______ day of ______________ 2026.
____________________________________

DON CASKEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance No. __________ was duly adopted and passed by at least a four-fifths vote of the City Council at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the _________ day of _____________________ 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

KAREN HAMMAN, INTERIM CITY CLERK

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Date: May 26, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk
Issue: 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.

Background:

The following are recent meetings and events attended by the City Council for their City Council Committee Assignments.

San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors
Council Member Pezold
May 14, 2026
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees Council Member Pezold
May 21, 2026
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission Executive Committee Council Member Wheeler
May 22, 2026
Fiscal Impact:

The City does not provide any additional compensation to City Council Members for serving on outside agency boards or committees.

Attachments: None
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report