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Laguna Hills meeting summary

Laguna HillsFeb 24, 20263 min read

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The Council approved an $817,298 professional services agreement for active transportation improvements near Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road, and it continued the proposed Via Lomas parking markings item to a future meeting.

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Vesting Tentative Tract Map/Site Development

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Laguna Hills leaders approved a contract worth $817,298 to design active transportation improvements at Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road, which points to future changes meant to help people walk or bike more safely in that area. They also decided not to move ahead yet with painted parking space markings on Via Lomas, instead postponing that item for a later meeting. The Council also issued a March 2026 proclamation for American Red Cross Month and recognized the 2025 Laguna Hills Deputy of the Year.

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Issued a proclamation declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month.
Presented a certificate of recognition to Deputy Dylan Stephenson as the 2025 Laguna Hills Deputy of the Year.
Approved the February 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the February 10, 2026 special meeting minutes.
Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements in the amount of $817,298.
Continued the proposed installation of painted parallel parking space markings on Via Lomas to a future meeting.
Received and filed the Development Application Status Report.

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City Council / Planning Agency Regular Meeting

Feb 24, 2026, 6:00 PMCity Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills California 92653completed

Agenda

General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
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: Elder Tom Munson of Christ Community Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Wheeler
Roll Call of City Council Members
1. Presentations and Proclamations
1. Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Decision: Presentations and Proclamations
2. American Red Cross Month Proclamation
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Decision: Presentations and Proclamations
3. 2025 Laguna Hills Deputy of the Year
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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
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor.
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. Approval of Minutes for February 10, 2026, Special Meeting
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Decision: Consent Calendar
3. Approval of Minutes for February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting
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Decision: Consent Calendar
4. Ratification of February 24, 2026 Warrant Register
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Decision: Consent Calendar
5. Treasurer's Investment Report for January 2026
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Decision: Consent Calendar
6. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements, CIP 191
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Decision: Consent Calendar
7. Proposed Installation of Parking Space Markings on Via Lomas
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Decision: Consent Calendar
8. Proposed License Agreements for 24031 El Toro Road, Suites 250A, 250B, 250C, and 250E, Laguna Hills, California
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Decision: Consent Calendar
9. 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 Vesting Tentative Tract Map/Site Development Permit/Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit/Parking Use Permit No. 0209-2025 (Terravita)
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Decision: Planning Agency
6. Planning Agency Adjournment
Decision: Planning Agency
6. City Council Public Hearings
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 March 10, 2026, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.