Councilmember· 2018-12-11–2026-12-08 (continuous service from 2018-12-11 per Local Appointments List date appointed; end 2026-12-08 per city council page)
Dave Wheeler
Laguna Hills
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 6:43:33
- Avg per meeting
- 22:25
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Top issues during term (20)
E-Bike Safety in Neighborhoods
The city may look at subsidizing or joining an education program — cost unknown.
Wildfire Readiness and the Norte Fire
OCFA home assessments are free; costs of the new communication page were not stated.
Curb Ramps and Street Improvements
The $195,000 grant covers most of the project; about $50,000 of design cost comes from the general fund.
West Nile Virus and Mosquito Activity
No direct city cost — the county district handles treatment at no charge to residents.
Park maintenance: signs, sidewalks and trees
One resident reported spending about $12,000 replacing a sewer lateral, with more damage piling up.
Moulton Ranch Parking Prohibition During Street Sweeping
Minimal cost — mostly paint and signage from the existing public works budget.
Street Parking on Laguna Hills Drive
About $12,000 for signing and striping, already covered in the public works operating budget.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Consideration
Fees will fund a dedicated affordable housing account; developers may face up to roughly $41,000 in fees on a 1,000-sq-ft rental unit.
Roller hockey rink multi-use concept
$242,000 is budgeted for the facility's renovation; no money was committed tonight and staff will bring back costs.
Tree Selection and HOA Disputes in Sycamore Place
Root damage repairs have already cost the homeowners; future replacements could expose the city to similar claims.
Avenida de la Carlota Traffic Signal Synchronization
$146,500 from the city's capital improvement budget.
Park renovation bids cancelled and re-bidding
Construction spending will be set once bids come back; electronic commenters flagged local beautification interests.
Nellie Gail lot-line and tree-planting confusion
2028 Olympic community hub proposal
Potential SCAG funding of roughly $100,000 to $500,000 if Laguna Hills is selected.
city council election candidate questionnaire
No direct city budget impact—it’s a campaign questionnaire, not a spending or tax decision.
Library Services and Children's Reading
Harvest in the Hills event
Sponsorships total $2,950, offsetting event costs.
Laguna Hills Lions Club formation
Estimated costs to join: $35 initiation fee plus roughly $200 a year in dues.
Laguna Hills Drive median landscaping
Roughly $300,000 is already budgeted for the project.
Tentative 2027 events calendar
Nothing is adopted yet — every event depends on the 2027-2028 budget.
Decisions during term (173)
Recorded while Wheeler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (balance, excluding 4.3, 4.4, 4.8)
Award of FY26/27 CDBG Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170 (Consent Item 4.3)
Notice of Completion, Moulton Parkway Median Modification, CIP 303 (Consent Item 4.4)
Appointment of Labor Negotiator (Consent Item 4.8)
Resolution Establishing Associate Planner Classification (Item 5.1.1)
Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes for the October 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
Development Application Status Report
Consent Calendar (items 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7)
4.3 La Paz Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Agreement
4.4 Cabot Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Agreement
5.2.1 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Building Plan Check and Inspection Services
5.2.2 Response to 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates
Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes for the September 22, 2026, Regular Meeting
Approval of Minutes for August 5, 2026, Regular Meeting
Harvest in the Hills Pre-Event Report — receive and file
Tentative 2027 Events Calendar — receive and file
Appointment of Marissa Allen as Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
Consent Calendar (Items 4.1–4.8)
Voting record (159)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Calendar (balance, excluding 4.3, 4.4, 4.8)
Award of FY26/27 CDBG Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170 (Consent Item 4.3)
Said the item was not in the agenda packet he reviewed; 'something wrong here.'
Notice of Completion, Moulton Parkway Median Modification, CIP 303 (Consent Item 4.4)
Same agenda packet dispute as item 4.3.
Appointment of Labor Negotiator (Consent Item 4.8)
Same agenda packet dispute.
Resolution Establishing Associate Planner Classification (Item 5.1.1)
Consent Calendar (items 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7)
4.3 La Paz Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Agreement
5.2.1 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Building Plan Check and Inspection Services
5.2.2 Response to 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report on Housing Mandates
Laguna Hills is built out; wants accurate data given to the Grand Jury and deep involvement in the seventh RHNA cycle
Consent Calendar (Items 4.1–4.8)
Resolution — Laguna Hills Drive Parking Changes (Item 5.2.1)
Consent Calendar (Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5)
FY 2026-2027 CDBG Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170 — Authority to Advertise
Residential Permit Parking Program for Streets Around Beckenham Park
Parking on the North Side of Laguna Hills Drive between Indian Hill Lane and Paseo de Valencia
Said he had not made up his mind on the motion
Public Safety Update — Second Quarter 2026
A motion to Approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation of 5A and six other points was moved by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis.
A motion to approve Proposed Option #3 was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
A motion to approve the remaining Consent Calendar was moved by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
A motion to approve the staff’s recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
Banner Program — Option 3 with Laguna Hills High School banners
Residential Permit Parking District — Combination 5-A direction
Treasurer's Investment Reports, June and July 2026
Informal Bidding Ordinance Quarterly Report
Holiday Lighting Agreement with Shine Creations LLC
A motion to Approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation and direct Staff to work with Mayor Caskey regarding the decorations with the authorization to utilize the entire line item budget was moved by Council Membe
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Caskey, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
A motion to approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Caskey, seconded by Council Member Sweeney.
Council Member Sweeney made a motion to approve staff's recommendation and the following items: 1) to direct staff to identify the city position serving as the direct resident contact under Grand Jury
A motion to Approve staff's recommendation was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Mathis, seconded by Council Member Pezold.
Mayor Caskey made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation, direct staff to rebid the project with only a base bid, and to reauthorize the City to re-bid the project. Councilmember Sweeney seconded
2026 Holiday Event Series Pre-Event Report
License Agreement — SOCAL Counseling Services, 24031 El Toro Road Suite 250D
Laguna Hills-Laguna Woods Traffic Signal Interconnect Conduit Agreement
Urban Village Specific Plan Amendment Ordinance
Village at Laguna Hills Development Agreement (second reading)
Stated he was not given due process or reasonable time to review the agreement
Zoning Text and Map Amendment RZNE-0014-2026 (H50/H80 overlays)
Opposes converting commercial land to housing; presented commercial land-loss data