TIMELINE

2018
January 2, 2018	The City tackles another major milestone as the streets of Biscane Bay and Indian Ocean have been renamed to Serrano Summit and Civic Center Drive respectively.

2017
The City reached another milestone with the first cement pour at the Civic Center site.
City Council awarded a contract to Boudreau Pipeline Corporation in the amount of $3.4 million for street improvements on Civic Center Drive. City Council also awarded a contract to Red Brick's Consulting in the amount of $375,170 for owner's representative services.
City Council approved a contract change order for construction for the Civic Center Phase 1 Rough Grading project due to several unforeseen items such as adding grading to the mitigation area, which required additional resources to keep construction progressing and to prevent future delays.City Council awarded a design-build contract to ARB Structures of Lake Forest, for the Civic Center Parking Deck Project in the amount of $7.6 million. The parking deck would include 308 parking stalls, an elevator, three flights of stairs, and infrastructure capable of installing photovoltaic (solar) panels in the future. ARB will have 290 calendar days to design and construct the project, which is expected to be completed by Spring 2018.
City Council received an update regarding the project including the Groundbreaking Ceremony date set for May 12, 2017, rough grading activities, and construction of the parking garage. Council approved a $2.44 million construction contract for Phase I Civic Center Grading with Sukut Construction. This phase begins in May and is expected to be completed by August 2017. In addition, Council approved the process to involve the senior community to help name their future Senior Center.
City Council approved the Design Development phase which refines the Schematic Design by focusing on the details (e.g. materials, building systems) to help the public understand how the Civic Center will function and visualize what the Civic Center will look like. This allows Carrier Johnson to prepare Construction Documents. Council also discussed the architectural exterior and interior design, final dais configuration, and LEED Certification.
The first major physical activity on the Civic Center site is the "Brush Crush," to prepare the site for grading. The Brush Crush is designed to lower the chances that Gnat Catchers will find suitable nesting areas, which, if nesting, would delay the grading activities at the site. The Gnat Catchers is a protected species that generally starts nesting in mid-February. This process should take approximately two weeks.

2016
City Council approved the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 290 to permit the use of Design-Build Project delivery method.
City maintenance contractor completed the removal of the remaining trees and non-native vegetation within the designated mitigation area. The trees were left so nesting birds would not be disturbed and removed immediately after nesting season concluded. Temporary fencing has been placed to identify the mitigation area for future planning.
City Council approved a design-build process for the construction of the single deck parking structure at the Lake Forest Civic Center Site.
City Council approved renaming Indian Ocean Drive to Civic Center Drive. This will serve as the primary point of access to the future Lake Forest Civic Center. This change would become effective in 2018.
The City held a special joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Advisory Board on Thursday, October 20. The meeting provided the public an opportunity to solicit feedback regarding public spaces as laid out in the schematic design. The presentation included the review of major project milestones, the landscape master plan, the Senior Center, and the Community Center.
On September 20, the City Council approved the Schematic Design, which shows concept renderings of City Hall, the Community Center, the Policing Center, and a two-story parking structure. A schematic design focuses on the "big idea," providing drawings that help the community visualize the buildings and their relationships with each other. It shows the overall general floor plan, simple elevations, and 3D views of each building.
City Council received and filed presentation from architect Carrier Johnson. The architect provided a detailed overview of the interior plans for the major facilities, as well as additional visuals to illustrate the schematic design development of the Community Center's proposed partially covered, enclosed courtyard.
City Council approved the schematic design for comments and the First Amendment to the Bernards Bros. construction management contract modifying the scope of work and increasing compensation.
Civic Center Community Workshop II held to build upon key themes from the March 19, 2016 workshop.
City Council approved a three-year agreement with P2S Engineering for Civic Center Technology Design and Project Management Services in the amount of $348,500. The design of the Civic Center?s technology infrastructure will be critical to the functionality, flexibility, and usability of the Lake Forest Civic Center. This infrastructure includes physical infrastructure, hardware, communications systems, security systems, and audio-visual systems.
Senior Center Community Workshop II held to build upon key themes from the February 25, 2016 workshop.
Civic Center Community Workshop I to discuss potential amenities for the new Civic Center.
City Council authorized staff to pursue Green building certification/LEED Certified Status for the Civic Center to to promote sustainable design, thereby reducing environmental impacts.
City received approval to begin cutting invasive vegetation marking the first steps towards clearing the site for the future Civic Center. As part of the environmental measures, the City is required to remove all non-native vegetation located in the mitigation area. The City will not move or disturb any nesting birds located in the area. Once complete, temporary fencing will be placed around the mitigation area.
Senior Center Community Workshop I to discuss potential amenities for the new facility.
City Council reviews schematic plans for Civic Center from Carrier Johnson and requests follow up presentation on floor plans for Civic Center buildings.

2015
City resumes negotiations with Irvine Ranch Water District to address the loss of 1.5 acres of buildable land at the Civic Center site.
City awards contracts for Construction Management (Bernards Bros.) and Architectural Design (Carrier Johnson + CULTURE) services.
City receives Fish and Game Code Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

2014
City receives Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Negotiations with Irvine Ranch Water District are suspended.
Army Corps of Engineers determines a Letter of Permission will not suffice and states the project now requires an Individual Permit.
City Council authorizes the release of RFPs for Architectural and Design services and Construction Management services.

2013
Army Corps of Engineers indicates Civic Center project will qualify for a Letter of Permission.
City and Irvine Ranch Water District present Army Corps of Engineers with a revised Conceptual Plan which reduces the 9-acre buildable area by approximately 1.5 acres.
Staff requests authorization from the City Council to begin negotiations with Irvine Ranch Water District to amend the Development Agreement to address the reduction in net usable acres due to the Special Area Management Plan.

2012
Army Corps of Engineers implements a new "Special Area Management Plan" for the San Diego Creek Watershed.
City and Irvine Ranch Water District jointly begins effort to obtain necessary regulatory permits.
City Council approves the Area Plan, Tentative Tract Map, and Environmental Impact Report for the Serrano Summit Development.

2011
City develops a preliminary Conceptual Site Plan.
City Council affirms Planning Principles for the Project.
City accepts Offer of Dedication for the Civic Center site.

2004
City conducts Opportunity Study Analysis to determine City Hall, Community Center, and Sports Park Needs Assessment and Program.

2023 Community Services Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters relating to recreational programs and provides advice to the Community Services Department.

This Commission meets the Wednesday after the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council.

In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities. Commissioners receive a salary of $59 per meeting, not to exceed $118 per month.

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Community Services Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Community Services Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Community Services in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Community Services Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Planning Commission Application

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City- Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms. Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.

The Commission meets on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Planning Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Planning Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Planning in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Planning Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Traffic and Parking Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023. There is currently one seat available on the commission.

The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for permit parking and street sweeping parking restrictions, and other related matters.

This Commission meets the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Traffic and Parking Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Traffic and Parking Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Traffic and Parking in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Traffic and Parking Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting each month ar 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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Responsible Pet Ownership

Type of pet requires the procedure

Sex of Pet

Name of Pet:

Breed & Color:

Vet / Clinic:

Baker Ranch Animal Hospital,

20780 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 600-8310

El Toro Animal Hospital,

23162 El Toro Frontage Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 837-5222

Foothill Animal Hospital,

29040 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 380-1255

Lake Forest Animal Clinic,

24301 Muirlands Blvd Ste P, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 837-7660

Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital,

22377 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 855-9744

Plaza Pet Hospital,

3 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 581-7979

Bliss Animal Hospital

26741 Rancho Pkwy Suite 105-D, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 354-5201 BlissAnimalHospital.com

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