City Council Regular Meeting May 5, 2026

The City Council of Lake Forest, CA, held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan with a budget of approximately $582,610, allocated to housing rehabilitation and public services. The council also reviewed and unanimously approved the final concept design for the Etnies Skate Park renovation, a capital improvement project estimated at $2.1 million, which includes modernizing the park and adding new features such as a pump track. Additionally, the council considered the municipal park abandonment law to facilitate affordable senior housing development, setting a public hearing for June 16, 2026. Two contract amendments were approved: a fifth amendment to the agreement with Orange County Yellow Management LLC for senior taxi transportation services with a compensation amount of $405,543.62 over five years, and a second amendment to the agreement with AgeWell Senior Services for senior bus transportation services, both funded primarily through Measure M2 grants. Discussions also addressed program sustainability, funding allocations, and potential future scholarship programs for seniors. No votes were taken on policy changes affecting procurement processes during this meeting.