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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Forest public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital Improvement Plan Progress
The city is investing about $55 million across 62 projects — road widenings, intersection improvements, park upgrades and slurry sealing. Eight projects just wrapped up and ten are under construction, which could mean temporary street impacts near El Toro Road, Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road.
Senior Transportation Program Adjustments
The city spends Measure M2 half-cent sales tax money on senior transportation and street projects. The annual report shows about $278,706 went to the Senior Mobility Program last year, with street resurfacing funded by Local Fair Share dollars expected in the next fiscal year.
Bake Parkway, Normandale Drive, and Regency Lane Pavement Resurfacing
The city plans to invest over $8.4 million to rehabilitate aging asphalt pavement along major corridors like Bake Parkway, Normandale Drive, and Regency Lane. The project includes ADA ramp upgrades, new bicycle lanes, and improved traffic signal detection.
Master Fee Schedule Updates
The city updated its master fee schedule following a comprehensive fee study to ensure service costs are reasonably covered without overcharging, raising approximately $185,000 in additional cost recovery.
El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood Intersection Safety
Residents requested a traffic study and a traffic signal at the intersection of El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood due to heavy traffic, safety concerns for seniors from Freedom Village, and a lack of a signalized crossing.
Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road Street Improvements
Construction is complete on major intersection upgrades at Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road to improve traffic flow and add a new left-turn lane. The final project cost came to about $3.14 million, shared with the City of Irvine.
Malabar Lane Parking Restrictions
Commissioner Fouste raised longstanding resident complaints regarding parking limitations on Malabar Lane near the Villa Palermo townhomes, asking staff to bring back options to explore whether parking capacity can be safely expanded.