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Robert Pequeño

Mayor2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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)

high↑Apr 2026[47]

Capital Improvement Plan Progress

No fiscal impact associated with receiving the quarterly report.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Master Fee Schedule Updates

Generates an estimated $185,000 in additional general fund revenue through fee adjustments.

critical↑Feb 2026[14]

Park Security and Safety Patrols

Security guard services are budgeted at $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

El Toro Road and Cornelius/Jutewood Intersection Safety

Potential future costs for a traffic study and signal installation if approved.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Late-Night Restaurant Operations Expansion

Null

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Outdoor Hookah Lounge Permitting

Null

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Community Services Scholarship Program

$10,000 annual budget supporting up to 100 households.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Malabar Lane Parking Restrictions

Unknown at this time.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention

No fiscal impact.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Expansion of Citywide Electrical Maintenance Contract

The contract value increases by $80,000 for a new total of $477,200.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

School Zone Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

Possible minor costs for striping, signage, or speed notification devices if approved.

critical↓Jan 2026[10]

Cavanaugh Park Renovation and Concept Plan

Phase 1 of the Cavanaugh Park project is budgeted at approximately $7 million.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

City Council Policy Review and Ethics Reporting

Minimal impact related to travel and reimbursement clarification.

critical↓May 2026[9]

State Legislative Platform and E-Bike Regulations

Resources are allocated for overtime enforcement patrols at local parks.

high↓May 2026[9]

July 4th Parade and Community Events

Costs are fully absorbed within the existing operating budget.

critical↑Jan 2026[8]

City Council Term Limits Ballot Measure

Costs for a special election in June were discussed but remained unquantified by legal counsel.

high↓Feb 2026[8]

Traffic Operational Improvements and Study

Potential future capital outlays ranging from thousands to millions of dollars depending on selected intersection and corridor projects.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Wildfire Mitigation and Insurance Discounts

No direct fiscal impact to the city budget; potential financial savings for residents on insurance.

Decisions during term (262)

Recorded while Pequeño was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Motion to Waive Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Certification of Warrant Register

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Comprehensive Annual Investment Report and Proposed Investment Policy

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Award Construction Contract for Bake Parkway and Normandale/Regency Resurfacing

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

First Amendment to Agreement with Access Electrical Services, Inc.

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Award of Professional Consultant Services Agreements for On-Call CEQA Review

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

Strategic Plan Quarterly Report

approved4-0Oct 20, 2026

PROCLAMATION DECLARING “OC AROUND THE TABLE DAY”

approved3-0-1Oct 8, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

approved4-0Oct 8, 2026

Use Permit 08-26-5893 (Naz's Halal Food Late-Night Hours)

approved4-0Oct 8, 2026

Use Permit 05-26-5871 (Mosaic Mediterranean Grill & Café Hookah Lounge)

approved3-0-1Oct 8, 2026

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

approved3-0Oct 7, 2026

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2026

approved3-0Oct 7, 2026

RECREATION ASK LAKE FOREST TICKETS

approved3-0Oct 7, 2026

2026 AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REPORT

approved3-0Oct 7, 2026

SECURITY GUARD SERVICES UPDATE

approvedOct 6, 2026

Proclamation Declaring Fire Prevention Week

approvedOct 6, 2026

Consent Calendar - Motion to Waive Reading

approvedOct 6, 2026

Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval