City Council - Regular Meeting

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Crown Valley Parkway Westbound from I-5 Offramp to Cabot Road Agency Negotiator(s): City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Laguna Niguel, Orange County Flood Control District, Christian Mission Church, Mission Medical Investors LLC, and/or their agents or authorized representatives Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for acquisition of Crown Valley Parkway Right of Way Easement

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: 2

Waive the Reading of all Ordinances

Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived.

Warrants of February 3, 2026 and February 17, 2026

Approve as written or amended.

Payroll Summary Register

Approve as written or amended.

Investment Report as of December 31, 2025

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Laguna Niguel Investment Report as of December 31, 2025.

Military Support Committee Re-Appointments

Staff recommends that the City Council complete the Military Support Committee re-appointment process.

City Council Member Excused Absence

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the excused absences by Mayor Pro Tem Jennings due to a personal health matter.

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related audit reports of the City of Laguna Niguel for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. for the South Forbes Road/Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements Project, CC24-12

Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. (GHD), for the South Forbes Road/Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements Project, CC24-12, with a base fee of $66,311; 2. Approve a not-to-exceed 15% contingency to the base fee for Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $9,947 for unforeseen conditions or extra work, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve additional work, for a total not-to-exceed Amendment No. 1 amount of $76,258, if needed; and, 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc., subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-239 amending various sections of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code to implement state-mandated land use legislation regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs)

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-239: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-239 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA 25-0002 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17

Recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code – Titles 10 and 13 Updates

Staff recommends that the City Council review and provide direction regarding the recodification of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code – Titles 10 and 13.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following: 1. Allocate the $2.8 million Fiscal Year 2024-2025 surplus as follows: a. $1.15 million to the Capital Improvements Project Fund to address the City's street infrastructure. b. $500,000 to the Capital Improvements Project Fund for building improvements at City owned facilities. c. $1.15 million to the reserve for Infrastructure Replacement, and Deferred Maintenance; 2. Approve the proposed changes to the Investment Policy; and, 3. Approve Resolution 2026-1521, Authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.

Council Reports

City Manager/Department Reports