Issue 137 – July 2023
RE: MEMBERS

California JPIA Welcomes New Member, City of Laguna Hills
The California JPIA is happy to announce the addition of the City of Laguna Hills to the Authority’s Primary Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs, effective July 1, 2023.
“The City of Laguna Hills is joining a well-established community of Authority members in Orange County,” said California JPIA Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “Being close to experienced peers within our organization offers Laguna Hills invaluable opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and collaborative regional problem-solving. This synergy will further enrich the Authority and our Orange County members.”
Incorporated on December 20, 1991, Laguna Hills boasts fourteen parks, a library, a community center, a sports complex, and a skate park. The city hosts several special events throughout the year, including a Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Celebration, Harvest Festival, Breakfast with Santa, and Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Nestled in the heart of Orange County, Laguna Hills is surrounded by the cities of Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Niguel. With a total area of 6.7 square miles, the city has a population of almost 31,000 residents.
Laguna Hills offers community development (code enforcement and building and safety), public safety, recreation, parks, public works, and general administration. The city contracts its police services with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and its fire protection with the Orange County Fire Authority.
“I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with the City of Laguna Hills,” said California JPIA Senior Risk Manager Lucy Gonzalez. “During the application process, it was clear that city management and staff are committed to mitigating risk by proactively implementing safety and risk control measures for their residents and employees. They are also excited about further enhancing the quality of life in their communities by accessing our comprehensive risk management solutions, innovative programs, and significant training resources.”
Welcome, City of Laguna Hills, to the California JPIA!
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