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Lake Forest council agrees to let city logo be used and to sponsor tables for countywide potluck event

Lake Forest City Council · April 21, 2026

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Summary

Mayor Pacqueno sought council support for 'OC Around the Table,' a Sept. 27 community potluck and Guinness Book record attempt; the council agreed to let the mayor use the city logo, authorized city sponsorship/tables (motion carried unanimously) and discussed council members contributing personally to increase participation.

Mayor Pacqueno presented 'OC Around the Table,' a community potluck organized by the Pacifica Institute and regional partners to be held Sept. 27 at Mile Square Park, and asked the city to allow use of the Lake Forest logo, to let him contact other cities using his mayoral email, and to sponsor tables so city staff and families could attend.

The event organizers aim to break the Guinness World Record for largest community potluck and requested table sponsorships at $50 per table; the mayor proposed sponsoring 10 tables ($500) and suggested inviting staff and community groups. Council members discussed alternatives including each council member contributing personally; one council member proposed a $200 pledge per council member to sponsor more tables. City staff said the city can accept funds as a pass‑through for sponsorships if that route is chosen.

A motion to allow the event to use the city logo, permit the mayor to contact other elected officials using his email, and proceed with purchasing tables (with council and staff coordination) passed unanimously. Council members said the event offers community visibility and an opportunity to bring neighboring jurisdictions together. Details on logistics and the final sponsorship amount will be returned to council for placement on a future agenda if needed.