City Council Regular Meeting April 7, 2026

The City Council of Lake Forest, CA held its regular meeting on April 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. Key procurement topics included the approval of the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange, which involves a phased rate increase for waste disposal services affecting residential and commercial customers. The council approved this agreement to secure landfill capacity and manage rising operational costs. Another significant agenda item was the potential reuse of the Whispering Hills Park site for affordable senior housing combined with a park component. The council authorized staff to proceed with the municipal park abandonment and surplus land act processes to facilitate this development, emphasizing continued community engagement and future public hearings. Additionally, the council reviewed and decided not to proceed with phase two of the protected permissive left turn phasing project due to cost and limited traffic benefits. Updates on the city’s strategic plan highlighted recent capital improvements, including park renovations and security enhancements. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but the meeting included important policy and budget decisions impacting future procurement and development activities in the city.