Don Caskey
Mayor
Jared Mathis
Mayor Pro Tempore
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Joshua Sweeney
Council Member
Dave Wheeler
Council Member
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
In Person Public Comments: Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber and submit the form to the City Clerk. The Request to Speak form assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the City Council are recognized and ensures accurate identification of meeting participants in the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes. Completion of the form is voluntary.
It is City policy to limit public testimony to up to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor, for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item.
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City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2 General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.
Invocation: Mayor Caskey
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Sweeney
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That Community Services Director announce the upcoming meetings and events.
3. Public Comments
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor.
4. Consent Calendar
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
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3 4.2 Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting.
4.3 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Establishing the Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for the City of Laguna Hills for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.”
4.4 Treasurer's Investment Report for April 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of April 2026.
4.5 Ratification of May 26, 2026 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from May 2, 2026, to May 14, 2026, in the amount of $1,168,222.86.
4.6 Award of a Maintenance Services Agreement for Termite Fumigation Services at the Laguna Hills Civic Center to CDS Services, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a Maintenance Services Agreement for Termite Fumigation Services at the Laguna Hills Civic Center to CDS Services, Inc. in the amount of $86,895; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
4.7 Resolution Adopting a List of Street Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting a List of Street Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Funded By SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
4.8 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.9 Amendment No. 1 to Tree Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4 Recommendation: That the City Council 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Tree Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Tree Maintenance Services Agreement.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
5.1 Roll Call of Planning Agency Members
5.2 Public Comments
5.3 Planning Agency Public Hearings
5.3.1 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).”
5.4 Planning Agency Adjournment
6. City Council Public Hearings
6.1.1 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.
7. Administrative Reports
7.1 City Manager
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5 7.2 Assistant City Manager
7.2.1 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."
7.3 Community Development Director
7.3.1 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 3) 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.
7.4 Chief of Police Services
7.4.1 Update on E-bike Education
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
9.1 Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from the City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed on the staff report.
City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6 10. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, KAREN HAMMAN, Interim City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and Knotty Pine Park by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Karen Hamman, Interim City Clerk
It is the intention of the City of Laguna Hills to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Laguna Hills will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707-2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings or documents will be made available for public review on the Agenda and Minutes public portal website and at the respective public meeting.
City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.