Mayor· 2024-2028
Robert Pequeño
Lake Forest
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 3:37:17
- Avg per meeting
- 9:53
- Segments
- 4237
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Top issues during term (20)
Capital Improvement Plan Progress
About $55 million in city infrastructure spending across the 2025-2032 plan.
Park Security and Safety Patrols
No fiscal impact is associated with this report item.
State Legislative Platform and E-Bike Regulations
A separate towing and storage contract will be needed to enforce the rules; costs weren't detailed in the agenda packet.
Master Fee Schedule Updates
Generates an estimated $185,000 in additional general fund revenue through fee adjustments.
El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood Intersection Safety
Potential future costs for a traffic study and signal installation if approved.
City Council Term Limits Ballot Measure
Costs for a special election in June were discussed but remained unquantified by legal counsel.
Senior Transportation Program Adjustments
About $278,706 in M2 funds went to senior transportation last fiscal year; unspent funds carry forward.
Late-Night Restaurant Operations Expansion
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Outdoor Hookah Lounge Permitting
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Bake Parkway and Trabuco Road Street Improvements
The final construction cost was $3,142,994.20, covered by previously budgeted funds and regional mitigation program revenues.
Community Services Scholarship Program
$10,000 annual budget supporting up to 100 households.
Malabar Lane Parking Restrictions
Unknown at this time.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention
No fiscal impact.
Bake Parkway, Normandale Drive, and Regency Lane Pavement Resurfacing
The total estimated project cost is $9,700,000, funded via Measure M2 Local Fairshare, SB1, and the City Road Infrastructure Fund.
Expansion of Citywide Electrical Maintenance Contract
The contract value increases by $80,000 for a new total of $477,200.
election questionnaire
This questionnaire has no direct impact on city finances, though the candidate's future policies could affect your tax dollars.
Cavanaugh Park Renovation and Concept Plan
Phase 1 of the Cavanaugh Park project is budgeted at approximately $7 million.
School Zone Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Possible minor costs for striping, signage, or speed notification devices if approved.
Homeless Outreach and Enforcement (LFHEART)
No fiscal impact is associated with this report item.
Veterans Park Pond and Wildlife Maintenance
One-year extension adds $58,843.96 to the contract, covered by the existing operating budget.
Decisions during term (262)
Recorded while Pequeño was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Motion to Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Approval of October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Certification of Warrant Register
Comprehensive Annual Investment Report and Proposed Investment Policy
Award Construction Contract for Bake Parkway and Normandale/Regency Resurfacing
First Amendment to Agreement with Access Electrical Services, Inc.
Award of Professional Consultant Services Agreements for On-Call CEQA Review
Strategic Plan Quarterly Report
PROCLAMATION DECLARING “OC AROUND THE TABLE DAY”
Approval of Consent Calendar
Use Permit 08-26-5893 (Naz's Halal Food Late-Night Hours)
Use Permit 05-26-5871 (Mosaic Mediterranean Grill & Café Hookah Lounge)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2026
RECREATION ASK LAKE FOREST TICKETS
2026 AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REPORT
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES UPDATE
Proclamation Declaring Fire Prevention Week
Consent Calendar - Motion to Waive Reading
Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval
Voting record (5)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Site Development Permit and Certification of EIR for 26200 Enterprise Way
Legislative Position on Assembly Bill 1795 (Smoke Damage Claims)
Expressed opposition to potential government overreach and rising consumer costs associated with the bill.