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Park design plans approved

Laguna HillsAug 26, 20252 min read

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The City Council approved staff’s recommended renovation list for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, and directed staff to develop final design plans and specifications. Council also asked staff to research whether bathroom facilities could be added.

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What this means

Laguna Hills approved the next step for planned park improvements at five parks: Cabot, El Conejo, MacKenzie, San Remo, and Veeh Ranch. The vote was 5-0, so the project moved forward with no opposition at the meeting. Council also asked staff to look into whether restroom facilities could be included in the designs. That means residents can expect the park plans to be refined before construction details are finalized.

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Approved City staff’s recommended list of proposed renovations for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park.
Authorized staff to proceed with developing final design plans and specifications.
Directed staff to research the feasibility of adding bathroom facilities.

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City Council Special Meeting

Aug 26, 2025, 4:00 PMCity Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills CA 92653completed

Agenda

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.
Roll Call of City Council Members
Public Comments
Members of the public may address the City Council only items listed on this Agenda. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.
City Council Workshop Item(s)
1. Review and Selection of Proposed Park Designs for Cabot Park, El Conejo Park, MacKenzie Park, San Remo Park, and Veeh Ranch Park, CIP 241
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Decision: City Council Workshop Item(s)
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be September 9, 2025, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.