City Council & Commission Meetings
City Council & Commission Meetings
Pursuant to Lake Forest Municipal Code Section 2.04.010, Regular Meetings of the City Council are held the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the hour of 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session matters, if required. The Public Session of the meeting shall commence at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Special Meeting times may be held at a different time and date as listed on the Agenda.
In addition to the City Council meetings, the City of Lake Forest has established advisory boards and commissions comprised of citizens dedicated to shaping the future of our City.
The Traffic and Parking Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on first Monday prior to the first City Council meeting each month.
The Community Services Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on first Wednesday following the first City Council meeting each month.
The Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on first Thursday following the first City Council meeting each month.
All Commission and City Council meetings are subject to change, cancellation, or rescheduling. Please visit the city's website for more information.
City Council Meeting
The City of Lake Forest holds City Council meetings at the Civic Center Performing Arts Center/Council Chambers. The City Council meetings are also available for streaming via Facebook Live.
Upcoming Events
Traffic and Parking Commission
The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions, and other related matters.
City Council Meeting
Community Services Commission
The City’s Community Services Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to parks and recreation in the City. The Community Services Commission consists of five members appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
The Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on first Wednesday following the first City Council meeting each month.
Planning Commission
The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms.
Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.
Traffic and Parking Commission
The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions, and other related matters.
Past Events
City Council Meeting
The City of Lake Forest holds City Council meetings at the Civic Center Performing Arts Center/Council Chambers. The City Council meetings are also available for streaming via Facebook Live.
Traffic and Parking Commission
The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions, and other related matters.
Planning Commission
The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms.
Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.
Community Services Commission
The City’s Community Services Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to parks and recreation in the City. The Community Services Commission consists of five members appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
The Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on first Wednesday following the first City Council meeting each month.
City Council Meeting
The City of Lake Forest holds City Council meetings at the Civic Center Performing Arts Center/Council Chambers. The City Council meetings are also available for streaming via Facebook Live.