City Council Special Meeting September 17, 2026

The City Council Special Meeting of Lake Forest, CA, held on September 17, 2026, primarily focused on routine city business, including the introduction of new city employees and public comments on various community issues. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the presentation and approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. The city reported expenditures of approximately $858,000 from a $1 million allocation, funding services such as food pantries, healthcare, case management, and housing rehabilitation loans. The council adopted the associated resolution to submit the report to HUD by the required deadline. Other procurement or contracting matters were not prominently discussed, though there was mention of economic development efforts and attendance at a retail industry conference to foster business opportunities. Public comments included concerns about city ordinances and spending priorities, but no direct contract awards or RFP approvals were noted during the meeting.