City Council introduced an ordinance to prohibit feeding wildlife in Laguna Woods.
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- City
- Laguna Woods
What You Should Do Next
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Attend the meeting
Join the City Council meeting on March 18, 2026, to discuss the ordinance.
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Contact City Clerk
For questions, call Yolie Trippy at (949) 639-0500.
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Review the ordinance
Visit the City Clerk's office to read the full text of the ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ordinance about in Laguna Woods?
- The ordinance prohibits feeding wildlife to control their presence in urban areas.
- When is the second reading of the ordinance?
- The second reading is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
- Where can I review the full text of the ordinance?
- A certified copy is available in the Office of the City Clerk in Laguna Woods.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICEINTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCECITY OF LAGUNA WOODS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 18, 2026 the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods introduced an ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.20.070 OF THE LAGUNA WOODS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE prohibition of feeding or taking any other action which is reasonably likely to provide sustenance for coyotes, rodents, vermin, or other wildlife, AND DETERMINING AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The proposed ordinance would amend Section 5.20.070 of Chapter 5.20 of Title 5 (Animals) of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code pertaining to wildlife feeding regulations. The proposed ordinance would modify existing regulations that prohibit the feeding of certain wildlife. The proposed ordinance would more broadly prohibit feeding or taking any other action which is reasonably likely to provide sustenance for coyotes, rodents, vermin, or other wildlife. The purpose and intent of the proposed ordinance is to control the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings by discouraging practices that are reasonably likely to provide sustenance for those predators, whether directly or indirectly by supporting the presence of rodents, vermin, and other wildlife that may serve as prey therefore. By controlling the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings, the City seeks to promote public health, safety, and welfare and deter dangerous encounters between wildlife and humans and their pets. The proposed ordinance is currently scheduled for a second reading and consideration of adoption by the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods at the regular meeting on March 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Laguna Woods, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637. Contact: Yolie Trippy, City Clerk, at (949) 639-0500 Yolie Trippy, CMC, City ClerkPUBLISH: Laguna Woods Globe, February 26, 2026Laguna Woods GlobePublished: 2/26/26