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City Council/Planning Agency Meeting

March 24, 2026 · Laguna Hills, CA
Source: Source Document (PDF, 11 pp)
Retrieved April 28, 2026 from lagunahillsca.api.civicclerk.com ↗
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Attendees

Don Caskey (Mayor)
Jared Mathis (Mayor Pro Tem)
Erica Pezold (Council Member)
Joshua Sweeney (Council Member)
Dave Wheeler (Council Member)
✓ Present: 5/5

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

APPROVED

#5

APPROVED

#6

APPROVED

#7

APPROVED

#8

APPROVED

#9

APPROVED

#10

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1.1

Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report

The Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison was not in attendance.

#2.1

Schedule of Future Events

Community Services Director Gannon announced upcoming meetings and events.

#3

Public Comments

Scott Miller and John Loper provided public comments.

#4.1

Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda

The City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.

#4.2

Approval of Minutes for March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the City Council Minutes for the March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting.

#4.3

Ratification of March 24, 2026 Warrant Register

The City Council ratified the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from February 27, 2026, to March 13, 2026.

#4.4

Treasurer's Investment Report for February 2026

The City Council received and filed the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of February 2026.

#4.5

FY 25-27 Biennial Budget Amendments

The City Council authorized the Finance Director to amend the FY 2025-2027 Biennial Budget.

#4.6

Approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange

The City Council approved the WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.

#4.7

Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement

The City Council approved the Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement.

#4.8

Authorization to Submit Request for Schedule Adjustment – Paseo de Valencia Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP) Project

The City Council authorized the Assistant City Manager to submit a request to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to revise the project schedule.

#4.9

Development Application Status Report

The City Council received and filed the report.

#4.10

2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The City Council approved and directed Staff to forward the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report-Housing Implementation to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

#4.11

First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc. for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, California

The City Council approved the proposed First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Serenity Escrow, Inc.

#4.12

Arbor Day Proclamation

The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the attached Arbor Day Proclamation as required by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tree City USA Certification.

#5.5.1

Site Development Permit/Master Sign Program (SDP/MSP) No. USE-0216-2025

The Planning Agency approved the Site Development Permit/Master Sign Program (SDP/MSP) No. USE-0216-2025.

#6.2.1

Proposed Closures of Southbound Cabot Road by Southern California Gas Company

The City Council received and filed the report.

#6.3.1

City of Laguna Hills Banner Program

The City Council approved staff's recommendation for option 1 of the banner project.

#6.3.2

City of Laguna Hills America250

The City Council approved the America250 plan with special emphasis on flags where there is lighting.

#7.1

Discussion of a Proposed City Council Policy Establishing A City Council Meeting Curfew

The City Council directed staff to draft a City Council meeting curfew policy and return to City Council for approval.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Scott Miller · Topic: Growing pressure on residential streets for parking

Discussed growing pressure on residential streets for parking and announced a special workshop in April to address these matters.

John Loper · Topic: Aesthetics of the urban village

Offered recommendations to improve the aesthetics of the urban village to better serve customers of Oakbrook Village.