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Laguna Hills advances district elections

Laguna HillsNov 18, 20252 min read

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Laguna Hills City Council moved forward with by-district elections for City Council seats, including selecting the final map and an election sequence for 2026 and 2028, with a first-reading ordinance introduced on that basis.

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What this means

The main outcome was a step toward changing how City Council members are elected in Laguna Hills, from citywide voting to voting by district. The Council selected Map No. 108 as the final district map and chose which districts would be on the ballot in 2026 and 2028. The proposed ordinance was introduced for first reading, but it still needs to be adopted before the change takes effect.

Key decisions

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Approved the consent calendar, including ratifying a warrant register totaling $1,821,296.67.
Selected Map No. 108 as the final map for the proposed ordinance implementing by-district elections.
Set the election sequence for Districts 1, 2, and 4 in 2026 and Districts 3 and 5 in 2028.
Introduced for first reading an ordinance adding sections to the municipal code to implement by-district elections for five City Council districts.
Approved the Planning Agency item with added conditions related to noise levels, screening, and landscaping.

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City Council / Planning Agency Special Meeting

Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PMCity Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills California 92653completed

Agenda

General Business
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.
Invocation: Council Member Pezold
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Pezold
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
1. Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Decision: Presentations and Proclamations
2. Schedule of Future Events
1. Schedule of Future Events
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Decision: Schedule of Future Events
3. Public Comments
Members of the public may address the City Council only on items listed on this Special Meeting Agenda. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.
4. Consent Calendar
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.
1. Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Decision: Consent Calendar
2. Ratification of November 18, 2025 Warrant Register
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Decision: Consent Calendar
3. Treasurer's Investment Report for October 2025
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Decision: Consent Calendar
4. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Donald C. Lewellen, an individual, for 24031 El Toro Road, Suite 220, Laguna Hills, California
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Decision: Consent Calendar
5. Development Application Status Report
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Decision: Consent Calendar
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar
5. Planning Agency
1. Roll Call of Planning Agency Members
Decision: Planning Agency
2. Public Comments
Decision: Planning Agency
3. Approval of Minutes
Decision: Planning Agency
4. Administrative Reports
Decision: Planning Agency
5. Planning Agency Public Hearings
Decision: Planning Agency
1 Site Development Permit (SDP) No. USE-0195-2024, a Request by Abigail Jara, of A&S Engineering, on Behalf of Southland Property Investments, LLC for Approval of a Site Development Permit to Convert the Alicia Auto Spa From a Full-Service to a Self-Service Car Wash, Including Self-Service Vacuums and Drying Stations Located at 24795 Alicia Parkway
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Decision: Planning Agency
6. Planning Agency Adjournment
Decision: Planning Agency
6. City Council Public Hearings - Public Hearing Item No. 6.1 will start promptly at 6:30p.m.
1. Fourth Public Hearing to Consider Composition of Districts for Continuing the Process to Transition to By-District Elections
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Decision: City Council Public Hearings - Public Hearing Item No. 6.1 will start promptly at 6:30p.m.
7. Administrative Reports
1. City Manager
Decision: Administrative Reports
8. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members
9. City Council Member Committee Reports
1. Committee Assignment Report
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Decision: City Council Member Committee Reports
10. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be December 9, 2025, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.