AGENDA
LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Public Session 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California NOTICE: Pursuant to Lake Forest Municipal Code Section 2.04.010, Regular Meetings of the City Council are held the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session matters, if required.
The Public Session of the meeting shall commence at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Special Meeting times may be held at a different time and date as listed on the Agenda.
AGENDA DOCUMENT REVIEW:
https://www.lakeforestca.gov/city_government/agendas_and_minutes/index.php and at the City Clerk’s Office, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, on the Friday before the meeting on Tuesday.
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The listed Recommended Action represents staff’s recommendation. The City Council may take any action which it deems to be appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the recommended action.
AGENDA ON SOCIAL MEDIA: This meeting will be streamed through Facebook Live. Comments will not be taken via Facebook Live. The City provides the Facebook Live stream as an additional service to the public.
However, the City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. The City is not responsible for any interrupted service.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: In addition to attending in person, members of the public may access the meeting live on our website at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/city_government/agendas_and_minutes/index.php .
PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to [email protected]. Email comments will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting and will not be read at the meeting. To ensure staff reviews all comments prior to the City Council meeting, please submit email comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may provide comments in-person at the meeting. Public comments will no longer be accepted remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. To ensure prompt distribution to the City Council, members of the public wishing to provide written materials to the City Council should do so prior to the start of the meeting or as close thereto as possible, as time will not be taken during the public comment period to distribute written materials to the City Council. Those wishing to provide remote public comment during the meeting may do so by visiting publiccomment.lakeforestca.gov or call (949) 776-5172 and enter meeting code 4516.
TRANSLATION SERVICE: Interpreters are available by request to members of the public that prefer to make their public comments in Spanish or Chinese. Requests for a translator need to be received by 8:00 a.m. the September 1, 2026 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 Monday before the scheduled City Council meeting. Such requests must be received via email at [email protected]
Los intérpretes están disponibles previa solicitud para el público que prefiera hacer sus comentarios públicos en español o chino. Las solicitudes de traductor deben recibirse antes de las 8:00 a. m. del lunes anterior a la reunión programada del Concejo Municipal. Dichas solicitudes deben recibirse por correo electrónico a [email protected]
如果大眾願意用西班牙語或中文發表公開評論，我們可應要求提供口譯服務。需要在預定市議會會議之前的周一上
午 8:00 之前收到翻譯請求。此類請求必須透過電子郵件收到：[email protected] Rúguǒ dàzhòng yuànyì yòng xībānyá yǔ huò zhōngwén fābiǎo gōngkāi pínglùn, wǒmen kě yīng yā oqiú tígōng kǒuyì fúwù. Xūyào zài yùdìng shì yìhuì huìyì zhīqián de zhōuyī shàngwǔ 8:00 Zh īqián shōu dào fānyì qǐngqiú. Cǐ lèi qǐngqiú bìxū tòuguò diànzǐ yóujiàn shōu dào: translat [email protected]
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
Council Members: Mark Tettemer
Scott Voigts
Benjamin Yu
Mayor Pro Tem: Doug Cirbo
Mayor: Robert Pequeño
City Manager: Debra Rose
City Attorney: Matthew E. Richardson
City Clerk: Thy Merritt
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
CLOSED SESSION: At this time, the City Council may recess to Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel to discuss the items listed below pursuant to Government Code requirements. Any items not concluded by 6:30 p.m. may be continued to the end of the Public Session. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items listed on the Closed Session agenda. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per item. Any person wishing to address the City Council on a Closed Session matter is requested to complete a "Request to Speak" form available at agenda public review table near the entrance. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council. Whenever possible, lengthy testimony should be presented to the City Council in writing (8 copies) and only pertinent points presented orally. Those wishing to address the City Council remotely may visit publiccomment.lakeforestca.gov or dial (949) 776-5172 and enter meeting code 4516.
CLOSED SESSION (Item No. 1)
CLOSED SESSION: At this time, the City Council may recess to Closed Session for conference with Legal Counsel to discuss the items listed below pursuant to Government Code requirements. Any items not concluded by 6:30 p.m. may be continued to the end of the Public Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)
NUMBER OF CASES: 2
September 1, 2026 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 2 CASE NAME: BRIAN MCMILLAN V. CITY OF LAKE FOREST, ET AL.
USDC CENTRAL DISTRICT CASE NO.: 8:25-CV-00245-SRM (JDEX) CASE NAME: WE THE MEADOWS V. CITY OF LAKE FOREST AND IPT
ENTERPRISE BUSINESS CENTER, LLC
OCSC CASE NO.: 30-2026-01589125-CU-WM-CXC
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct closed session.
RECESS: City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE: City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
PUBLIC SESSION: 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION: At this time, the City Council will convene to consider public matters. Those wishing to address the City Council may submit a completed “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk prior to City Council action. Those wishing to address the City Council remotely may visit publiccomment.lakeforestca.gov or dial (949) 776-5172 and enter meeting code 4516.
INVOCATION: The Invocation will be provided by Chaplain Jon Fosburg, Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Junior Troop #5482.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney will report on Closed Session.
PRESENTATIONS (Item Nos. 2 – 4)
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2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS SERVICE CLUBS MONTH
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a proclamation designating
September 2026 as “Service Clubs Month.”
3. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a proclamation designating
September 2026 as “Hunger Action Month.”
4. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS WORLD
ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a proclamation designating
September 2026 as "World Alzheimer's Awareness Month."
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public can submit an e-comment to
[email protected]
. E-comments will
not
be read at the meeting.
Members of the public may also provide comments in-person at the meeting. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may visit publiccomment.lakeforestca.gov or dial (949) 776-5172 and enter meeting code 4516.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 5 – 11)
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
5. MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Said Ordinances and Resolutions which
appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2026
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve as submitted.
7. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS MONTH
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a proclamation designating
September 2026 as National Preparedness Month.
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT LED LIGHTING PROJECT - ETNIES SKATE PARK (26P05)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Find that Musco Sports Lighting, LLC has completed construction of the Energy Efficient LED Lighting Projects – Etnies Skate Park (26P05). 2. Approve the Notice of Completion and authorize the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of the City. 3.
Authorize the City Clerk to submit Notice of Completion for recordation to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department within fifteen days of the City Council approval, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code. 4. Authorize staff to release any unencumbered retention in accordance with California law.
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR FOOTHILL RANCH BOX LACROSSE CONVERSION PROJECT (24P04)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Find that Oppenheimer National has completed construction of the Foothill Ranch Community Park Box Lacrosse Conversion Project (24P04). 2. Approve the Notice of Completion and authorize the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of the City. 3.
Authorize the City Clerk to submit Notice of Completion for recordation to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department within fifteen days of City Council approval, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code.
4. Authorize staff to release any unencumbered retention in accordance with California law.
10. AMENDMENTS TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL TRAFFIC
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SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3597 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Cities of Lake Forest and Irvine, extending the agreement term through December 31, 2028, with no change to the maximum obligation. 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C- 1-3599 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, extending the agreement term through December 31, 2027, with no change to the maximum obligation. 3. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, Amendments No. C-1-3597 and No. C-1-3599, substantially in the form attached.
11. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CLIENTFIRST
CONSULTING GROUP LLC FOR CITYWIDE TECHNOLOGY MASTER
PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ClientFirst Consulting Group LLC. 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, the First Amendment to the Agreement with ClientFirst Consulting Group LLC, substantially in the form attached.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) (Item Nos. 12 – 13)
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. City Council, when considering the matter scheduled for hearing, will take the following actions: 1. Open the Public Hearing. 2. Receive staff report. 3. Accept public testimony. 4. City Council comments and questions. 5. Close the Public Hearing and take appropriate action.
12. ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct the annual review of Development Agreements between the City of Lake Forest (“City”) and the following parties: a. USA Portola Properties, LLC ("Baldwin”); b. Lennar Homes ("Lennar"); and, 3. Toll Brothers West, Inc. ("Toll Brothers") 2. Find that Baldwin, Lennar, and Toll Brothers are each in good faith compliance with respective Development Agreements.
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13. USER AND REGULATORY FEES UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Conduct the noticed public hearing. 2. Adopt a Resolution Entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UPDATED
FEES, AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
At this time, the City Manager may comment on agenda and non-agenda items; and report on items of interest to the City Council and community.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
At this time, City Council Members may comment on agenda or non-agenda matters. No discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. In addition, the City Council may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting or direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda matters unless authorized by law (Government Code Section 54954.2).
Council Member Tettemer:
Council Member Voigts:
Council Member Yu:
Mayor Pro Tem Cirbo:
Mayor Pequeño:
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ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (949) 461-3400.
Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and agenda back-up materials can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk on the Friday prior to the City Council meeting. Copies of all Agendas, Staff Reports and Supporting Materials can also be found on the City’s website – https://www.lakeforestca.gov/city_government/agendas_and_minutes/index.php. Agenda and agenda packets, if requested, will be made available in an appropriate alternative format to persons with a disability as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost and agenda back-up materials are available at the per page copy cost.
The City of Lake Forest mailing address is City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California.
Phone: (949) 461-3400. FAX (949) 461-3511
CERTIFICATION: I, Thy Merritt, City Clerk of the City of Lake Forest, California, hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review at City Hall on August 27, 2026.
Thy Merritt
City Clerk
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