Summary

District election transition hearing

Laguna HillsOct 7, 20252 min read

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The Council held its first public hearing on whether to transition to by-district elections and heard a presentation on how district boundaries could be drawn.

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City Council / Planning Agency

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Elections

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At the special meeting, the Council began the process of considering by-district elections, which would change how residents choose City Council members. The City’s retained demographer, National Demographics Corporation, presented information on possible district compositions, and the City Attorney reviewed the staff report. No public comments were made on the item, and the Council opened and closed the public hearing without any reported vote in the minutes excerpt provided.

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Received and filed the districting introduction presentation prepared by National Demographics Corporation.
Held the first public hearing to begin the process of transitioning to by-district elections.
Provided further direction to City staff was requested in the recommendation, but no final action or vote is reported in the excerpt provided.

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City Council Special Meeting

Oct 7, 2025, 6:00 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 on 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.
2025-758 City Council Public Hearing Item
1. First Public Hearing to Consider Composition of Districts for Commencing the Process to Transition to By-District Elections
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Decision: City Council Public Hearing Item
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be October 14, 2025, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.