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, August 25, 2026 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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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: Elder Jeff Anderson of Christ Community Church Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Pezold
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
1.1 Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season Proclamation Recommendation: That the City Council issue a Proclamation declaring mid-summer to early autumn as "Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season" and that Mayor Caskey present the Proclamation to Reid Gibson, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority.
1.2 El Toro Road/Interstate 5 Interchange Project Update Recommendation: That the City Council receive the presentation from the Orange County Transportation Authority.
2. Schedule of Future Events
2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Council
3. Public Comments
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor.
4. Consent Calendar
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.
4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4.2 Approval of Minutes for July 14, 2026, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City
Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the July 14, 2026, Special Meeting
4.3 Approval of Minutes for July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City
Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting
4.4 Approval of Minutes for August 19, 2026, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City
Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the August 19, 2026, Special Meeting.
4.5 Ratification of August 25, 2026 Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from July 3, 2026, to August 13, 2026, in the amount of $5,323,199.96.
4.6 Treasurer's Investment Report for June 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of June 2026.
4.7 Treasurer's Investment Report for July 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of July 2026.
4.8 Informal Bidding Ordinance Use Quarterly Report for Public Works Projects
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
4.9 Approval of Amended Memorandum of Understanding with SDRMA for Employee Health Insurance Program
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Resolution authorizing continued participation in SDRMA's Health Insurance Program and authorize City Staff to sign the amended Memorandum of Understanding.
4.10 2026 Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with Shine Creations LLC (formerly The Christmas Kings)
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Waive competitive formal bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.090 with regard to approval of the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement with Shine Creations LLC (formerly The Christmas Kings,) as it is hereby found and determined, pursuant to LHMC Section 3-08.110, that the recommended contract is for entertainment services and community support; and 2) Approve the proposed Holiday Lighting and Decorations Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
4.11 2026 Holiday Event Series Pre-Event Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the 2026 Holiday Event Series Pre-Event Report.
4.12 License Agreement with SOCAL Counseling Services for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 250D
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve of the license agreement; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the license agreement.
4.13 Laguna Hills-Laguna Woods El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Traffic Signal Interconnect Conduit License Agreement
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve of the Laguna Hills-Laguna Woods El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway Traffic Signal Interconnect Conduit License Agreement; 2. Authorize the City Attorney to make minor edits as may be necessary to execute the Agreement; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
4.14 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the Urban Village Specific Plan Amendment to Modify Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Applicability of the City's Objective Design Standards Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving and Adopting the Urban Village Specific Plan Amendment to Modify Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Applicability of the City's Objective Design Standards."
4.15 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting an Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills and MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC for the Village At Laguna Hills Project Recommendation: That the City Council adopt an Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Approving and Adopting an Amended and Restated Development Agreement Between the City of Laguna Hills and MGP Fund X Laguna Hills, LLC for the Village at Laguna Hills Project.
4.16 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0014-2026, (10 A Text
Amendment to Title 9 (Zoning and Subdivisions) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to Implement the General Plan Housing Element by Amending Chapter 9-11 (Overlay Districts) to Implement the Amended Land Use Element by Renaming the
Existing Housing (H) Overlay Zone to Housing 50 (H50) Overlay Zone and Introducing a New Housing 80 (H80) Overlay Zone; and (2) A Zone Change to Apply the Housing 50 (H50) Overlay Zone and Housing 80 (H80) Overlay Zone to 23501 - 23561 Ridge Route Drive (APN# 588-331-12), 25201 - 25241 Paseo De Alicia (APN# 620-221- 42, 620-221-44, and 620-221-49), and to Additional Properties as Specified in the Proposed Ordinance
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment No. RZNE-0014-2026, (10 A Text Amendment to Title 9 (Zoning and Subdivisions) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to Implement the General Plan Housing Element by Amending Chapter 9-11 (Overlay Districts) to Implement the Amended Land Use Element by Renaming the Existing Housing (H) Overlay Zone to Housing 50 (H50) Overlay Zone and Introducing a New Housing 80 (H80) Overlay Zone; and (2) A Zone Change to Apply the Housing 50 (H50) Overlay Zone and Housing 80 (H80) Overlay Zone to 23501 - 23561 Ridge Route Drive (APN# 588-331-12), 25201 - 25241 Paseo De Alicia (APN# 620-221-42, 620-221-44, and 620-221-49), and to Additional Properties as Specified in the Proposed Ordinance"
4.17 Approval of an Ordinance Adopting RZNE-0015-2026 for the Inclusionary Housing Program by Adding Chapter 9-73
(Inclusionary Housing) of Title 9 (Zoning Code) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to Establish an Inclusionary Housing Program, Require the Provision of Affordable Housing in Certain Residential Developments, Establish an Inclusionary Housing Fund, Provide Alternative Methods of Compliance, and make Findings Related Thereto
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting RZNE0015-2026 for the Inclusionary Housing Program by Adding Chapter 9- 73 (Inclusionary Housing) of Title 9 (Zoning Code) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code to Establish an Inclusionary Housing Program, Require the Provision of Affordable Housing in Certain Residential Developments, Establish an Inclusionary Housing Fund, Provide Alternative Methods of Compliance, and make Findings Related Thereto"
4.18 City's Conflict of Interest Code Update
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Adopting an Updated Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-08-27-2"
4.19 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Administrative Reports
5.1 City Manager
5.1.1 Approve a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home"
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home", authorize the Mayor to execute the response, and direct the City Manager to submit the response as required by
applicable law.
5.2 Assistant City Manager
5.2.1 Review of Petitions Received Regarding the Establishment of Proposed Residential Permit Parking District(s) for
Camberwell Street, Hendon Street, Calle Carmel, Via Balboa, Avenida Avalon, Luton Street, Costeau Street, Salford Street, Derby Circle, York Circle, Sunset Place West, Sunset Place East, and Sunset Place
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction on a proposed residential permit parking district.
5.2.2 Rejection of Bids for CIP 101-M: Citywide Local Street Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Reject all Bid Proposals received for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP No. 101-M; and 2. Provide direction to City staff on the scope of the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a second re-bidding.
5.2.3 Rejection of Bids and Authority to Re-Advertise for Construction, Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Reject all Bid Proposals received for the Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241; 2. Approve the revised plans and specifications for Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241; 3.
Authorize the City Engineer to make modifications to the plans and specifications as may be necessary; and 4. Authorize the advertisement for bids for Park Improvements for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241.
5.3 Community Services Director
5.3.1 Proposed Update to the City of Laguna Hills Banner Program Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the provided Street Pole Banner options and provide direction to Staff.
5.4 Chief of Police Services
5.4.1 Public Safety Update
Recommendation: That the City Council
6. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
7. City Council Member Committee Reports
7.1 Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from the City Councilmembers on the City Council Committee Assignments listed on the staff report.
8. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be September 8, 2026, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, JOSHUA STEVENSON, 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 August 21, 2026, at 5:00p.m.
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