MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Forest held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Lake Forest City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with all members present.
ROLL CALL: Council Members:
Mayor Pro Tem:
Mayor:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Tettemer
Scott Voigts
Benjamin Yu
Doug Cirbo
Robert Pequeno
Debra Rose
Matthew E. Richardson
Thy Merritt
PUBLIC SESSION: 6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was provided by Pastor Aaron Hale, Calvary Chapel Foothill Ranch.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was led by Daisy Scouts Troop # 4462.
REPORT FROM STUDENT LIAISON: Ethan Barro, Student Liaison from El Toro High School, provided a report.
PRESENTATIONS: ( Item No. 1)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Presentation Item No. 1. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
1. 2025 HOLIDAY LIGHTS COMPETITION
City Manager Rose introduced this item and invited Community and Marketing Manager Rodriguez to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment.
ACTION: The 2025 Holiday Lights Competition Winner was recognized.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jay Cost expressed concern for his safety and that of others in Lake Forest and shared comments made by members of the King County Council regarding the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Mike Davison shared comments made by members of the King County Council regarding the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and requested a moment of silence in the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Amy Stevens shared comments made by members of the King County Council regarding the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Cooper M. shared comments made by members of the King County Council regarding the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Janet Segner shared comments made by members of the King County Council regarding the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Olivia Bain expressed support for the previous speakers and shared excerpts from Working Papers by University of California, Irvine Associate Professor T. William Lester on the economic impact associated with the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Frank Deni expressed concerns with the condition of the street on Regency Lane between Normandale Drive and Lake Forest Drive.
Andrew O'Connor expressed concerns with Council Members.
Brian McMillan expressed concerns with the City's municipal code and the process to remove illegal businesses.
Mark Hermanson expressed gratitude for Traffic and Parking Commissioner Patel and encouraged everyone to act with decorum and respect while making public comments.
Sean Fletcher expressed concerns with Council Members.
Reed Buck shared things he is grateful for and concerns with Council Members.
Marla Greenwald expressed gratitude for the students at EI Toro High School who participated in a walk - out last Friday.
Bob Holtzclaw expressed concern with a homeless man at a bus stop on EI Toro Road and the possibility of the extension of term limits. Mayor Pequeno requested clarification and City Attorney Richardson provided information.
Ethan Barro shared his experience with the walk - out at El Toro High School.
February 3.2026 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: ( Item Nos. 2 — 6)
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 and 5 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 6. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
2. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ACTION: Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appeared on the public agenda were determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT - QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
ACTION: Receive and file.
6. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
ACTION: 1. A fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for environmental consulting services related to Environmental Impact Reports was approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, substantially in the form attached. 3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2025-2027 OPERATING BUDGET; AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION: ( Item Nos. 3 and 5)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Voigts, seconded by Council Member Yu, to approve Consent Calendar Nos. 3 and 5. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2026
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with various Council members.
ACTION: The minutes were approved as submitted.
5. LAKE FOREST SPORTS PARK AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNARMED
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the cost of the agreement.
February 3, 2026 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 of 5 ACTION: 1. The contract documents in the amount of $ 500,710 to Lyons Security Service, Inc. for unarmed security guard services were approved. 2. The Mayor was authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the contract with Lyons Security Service, Inc. substantially in the form attached.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: ( Item Nos. 7 — 8)
7. APPROVAL OF CAVANAUGH PARK CONCEPT PLAN
City Manager Rose introduced the item and invited Deputy City Manager McGovern to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed concerns with the freeway expansion and the costs of the project.
Mark Hermanson offered public comment and expressed support for the plan.
Sean Fletcher offered public comment and expressed support for the plan. City Council questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: 1. It was moved by Council Member Yu, seconded by Council Member Voigts, to: 1. Receive a presentation detailing the proposed Concept Plan for Cavanaugh Park. 2. Approve the proposed Concept Plan for Cavanaugh Park. 3.
Direct staff to incorporate phased construction in the final park design scope of services for Cavanaugh Park. The motion was carried by a vote of 5-0.
8. AN ORDINANCE MAKING VARIOUS UPDATES TO THE LAKE FOREST
MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Rose introduced the item and invited Assistant to the City Manager Castellino to provide a presentation. Andrew O'Connor offered public comment and expressed his concern with the updates. Council Member Voigts left the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Council questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Tettemer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo, to: Introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1, TITLE 5, TITLE 6, AND TITLE 8 TO MAKE MINOR REFINEMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND CLEAN-UP AMENDMENTS; AND
ADDING CHAPTER 11.64 TO DIVISION VII OF TITLE 11 REGULATING FIREWORKS; AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. The motion was carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Voigts absent.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Rose had nothing further to report.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Tettemer: Council Member Tettemer reported on his attendance February 3, 2026 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 5 at the New Business Reception and Orange County
Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting.
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo:
Mayor Pequeno:
Council Member Yu had nothing further to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo reported on his attendance at
the Barrett - Jackson Auto Auction, reminded everyone
about the upcoming Career Fair, clarified procedures
for how Council meetings are conducted and
acknowledged Community and Marketing Manager
Rodriguez for her work on the City's News Flash on
Social Media.
Mayor Pequeno reported on his attendance at the
New Business reception, Skate Park renovation
meeting, Chamber of Commerce Coffee Chat at El
Polio Loco, one-year anniversary for Flor Amor, the
Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT)
class, and worked the Point - in - Time Count ( PIT
Count) and reminded everyone about the Citizen's
Academy which begins in August.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
THY MERRITT
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
ROBE EQUENO
MAYO
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