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The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Two seats are available on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.
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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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.
The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Two seats are available on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.
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.
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.
The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Three seats are available. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 2025.
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.
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.
This form is for businesses that are physically located at a Lake Forest address.
Commercial Business Additional Information
Applicable if you are a commercial or a home-based business.
Property Manager Contact Information
Applicable if you are leasing or own commercial property.
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE A HOME-BASED BUSINESS.
Business Watch - Emergency Contact Information
Please complete the following emergency contact information if your business wishes to participate in the Orange County Sheriff's Department "Business Watch Program". You will be contacted and provided with additional information and receive a "Business Watch" decal.
More Information on Lake Forest Business Watch:
Business Watch | Lake Forest, CA
To learn more about the Lake Forest Business Watch Program, please visit the link above.
Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Membership
Membership Application
Joining the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce offers numerous opportunities to network, gain valuable experience, expand your business, and more. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, select the link above.
By checking the above box, you agree to be contacted by City of Lake Forest by phone, email or text/SMS even if your number is on a National or State Do Not Call List. In some cases, an automated dialing method may be used. Standard carrier and messages rates will apply. Your information is safe & secure and will only be used for the purpose of this inquiry.
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“Opting In”, “Opt In” and “Opt-In” (or similar words or phrases) refer to requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more recurring text messages (and participation in a Text Message Service), Outbound Telephone Calls and/or Emails. “Services” means, collectively, Emails, Outbound Telephone Calls and the Text Message Service. “Text Message Service” means any arrangement or situation in which "name of business or entity" sends (or indicates it may send, or receives a request that it send) one or more text messages (including recurring text messages). You authorize City of Lake Forest to use auto-dialer or non-auto-dialer technology to send text messages to the mobile phone number associated with your Opt In (e., the number listed on the Opt In form or instructions, or, if none, the number from which you send the Opt In, or, if none, the number on file for the account associated with your Opt In). You also authorize City of Lake Forest to include marketing content in any such messages.
Expand the Forest Beautification Program
Public Works Department | 100 Civic Center Dr. | Lake Forest, Ca 92630 | (949) 461 - 3493
Applicant Information
Note: Due to the health and wellbeing of the selected trees, plantings will occur only from October 1st though December 1st and March 1st through June 1st. Staff will contact you during this time frame. Dedication plaques are not allowed.
Location
Disclaimer: If a planting date cannot be arranged, the tree(s) will be planted by the end of the planting period.
Type of Tree
Dedication
The City Council Certificate: The dedication and sponsor(s) information will appear on the City Council signed certificate mailed to you after the tree planting has occurred.
(Example: In loving memory of John Doe, a great friend and co-worker)
Payment
The cost of the Expand the Forest Program is $93.00/15 gallon tree.
If Paying by Check, Mail to:
City of Lake Forest Expand the Forest Program 100 Civic Center Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630
If Paying with Cash, Bring to:
City of Lake Forest 100 Civic Center Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630
If Paying by Credit Card
Credit card payments are accepted through eLakeForest.com with a 3.29% service fee. Register for a new account through eLakeForest.com.
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