Stacey T. Chavez

This document outlines the City of Laguna Niguel's Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, serving as the third year of implementation for its 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. The plan details the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds across five principal priorities: affordable housing, infrastructure and facilities, public services, economic development, and administration and planning. Its overarching goal is to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents within the community.

The Laguna Niguel Gateway Specific Plan outlines the comprehensive development and revitalization of the Gateway area into an attractive, transit and pedestrian-oriented urban village. It provides a roadmap through strategic objectives focused on diverse land use, quality community design, enhanced multi-modal mobility including improved infrastructure and trail systems, and attractive streetscapes and parklands. The plan defines policies and districts to create a vibrant, interconnected community that maximizes economic and social opportunities for residents and workers.

The agenda for the special meetings scheduled for January 14 and January 15, 2026, primarily concerns conducting interviews for two-year term vacancies on various City Commissions and Committees. The January 14 session is dedicated to interviews for the Investment, Banking and Audit Committee, Parks, Recreation, and Senior Commission, Planning Commission, and Traffic and Transportation Commission. The January 15 session is scheduled for interviews for the Military Support Committee. The staff recommendations include conducting these interviews and subsequently making appointments to fill all specified vacancies across these bodies.

The agenda for this special meeting outlines several items for review and discussion, focusing primarily on subcommittee updates and project evaluations. The Business section includes a review and discussion of the Community Service Programs Subcommittee's Holiday Donation Drive evaluation, updates from the Environmental Sustainability and Wellness Subcommittee, updates from the Marketing and Outreach Subcommittee (including participation in the Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade), and updates from the Youth Events Subcommittee.

This document is the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Laguna Niguel Gateway Specific Plan. It outlines the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, details the public review process for the Draft PEIR, documents changes made to the Draft PEIR, and provides comprehensive responses to comments received. The PEIR serves as the environmental document to support the City of Laguna Niguel's approval of the proposed project, including a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and the necessary CEQA certifications.