SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT DURING

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

EXECUTIVE ORDER: On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that the City of Lake Forest City Council may participate at meetings by teleconference.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 and given the current health concerns, members of the public can access meeting live or on our website at www.lakeforestca.gov or provide public comment as provided below. The City Council Chambers are open to the public. Face coverings and social distancing are required.

PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to council@lakeforestca.gov. Email comments will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting and will not be read at the meeting. To ensure staff reviews all comments prior to the City Council meeting, please submit email comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING:  Members of the public may provide in-person, verbal comments for any item at the meeting. Those wishing to provide comments will be asked to fill out a speaker card and seating inside the Council Chambers will be limited, due to social distancing. Please check the state website for Orange County’s COVID-19 risk level. Should Orange County’s risk level change to the purple tier, the City may limit in-person participation in the Council Chambers for public comment. To check the state website, go to: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ or call the City Clerk’s office for assistance at (949) 461-3420.

City Council Outside Agency Boards

Lake Forest City Council members represent residents’ interests and the City on a variety of outside agencies and commissions. The City Council makes the appointments annually.  View list of boards and link to agendas here.

General Plan Action Committee Agendas

The City of Lake Forest is revising its General Plan. View General Plan Action Committee (GPAC) information and agendas.