Can I simply call the City to speak to a staff member about my request? Please contact Calina Hon, Management Analyst, at (949) 282-5214.
How can I find out what will be discussed at a City Council meeting? City Council Meeting Agendas can be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.lakeforestca.gov/services/agendas/current_agendas2.asp. You can access City Council Agendas on the Friday before the City Council meeting.
How can I provide a comment about a City service? To provide a comment about a City service, please contact Ben Siegel, Assistant to the City Manager, at (949) 461-3537, or you may use the City's Customer Relations Management Program.
How can I reach a member of the City Council? Please contact Yvonne Lee, Council Liaison, at (949) 461-3422 and she will forward your message to the Council Member you are trying to reach. Or, you may reach a member of the City Council through "Ask Lake Forest" at http://www.lakeforestca.gov/crm/default.asp.
How can I speak in front of the City Council? Members of the public can speak in front of the City Council under "Public Comments," or on an item that is listed under "Consent Calendar" or "Public Hearings." Speakers are to fill out a "Request to Speak" card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff. Speakers are limited to three minutes each.
The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State Local Agency open meeting law) prohibits the City Council from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Generally, the City Council refers such matters to staff for investigation and/or resolution.
When and where does the City Council meet? The Lake Forest City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 25550 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100, Lake Forest.
When should I select the "Other" category? Please select the "Other" category in the event you cannot find a category that matches your request.
Who is the Lake Forest City Manager?
The City Manager is Robert C. Dunek. Mr. Dunek has served as the City Manager since 1996. He can be reached at (949) 461-3412.
Will there be a delay in responding to my request if I select the "Other" category? No. Your request will be responded to promptly by the appropriate members of Lake Forest staff.
What is the role of the City Manager?
The City Manager is responsible for making policy recommendations to the City Council and implementing them as adopted. The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is responsible for daily operations.
Who do I contact if I have a comment or question about a City service?
Please contact Ben Siegel, Assistant to the City Manager, at (949) 461-3537.
