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Residents urge action on crime, parking and development at Lake Forest council meeting
Summary
Multiple residents used the public comment period to criticize council members and city staff over crime response, parking near new developments, plaza upkeep, purchases of city e-bikes and deployment of resources. Speakers suggested policy changes and asked for greater responsiveness.
During public comment at the Dec. 17 Lake Forest City Council meeting, residents raised concerns about public safety, parking around higher‑density housing, inconsistent enforcement of property maintenance and city spending decisions.
Andrew O’Connor, a Foothill Ranch resident, criticized the council’s response to crime incidents in recent months — citing a reported robbery at a Chase Bank teller on Oct. 17 — and urged the council and city manager to do more on…
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