Agendas
Agendas and related materials are available online at least 72-hour prior to the scheduled meeting. The materials also are available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk.
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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. Executive Order N-29-20 has been extended by the Governor through September 30, 2021. Please be advised that the City of Lake Forest City Council may continue to 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.
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 during the meeting. Those wishing to provide comments will be asked to fill out a speaker card and provide it to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting.
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.
Facebook Live
The City is now live-streaming City Council meetings on Facebook Live. Visit the Lake Forest Facebook page and look for the Live stream in the newsfeed to get started.
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