CITY OF DANA POINT
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CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY
REGULAR
MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2024
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 24-01
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, was called to order by Mayor Mike Frost at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Jamey M. Federico, Mayor
Matthew Pagano, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Frost, Council Member
John Gabbard, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Michael A. Killebrew, City Manager, Patrick Munoz, City Attorney; Kelly Reenders, Assistant City Manager; Shayna Sharke, City Clerk; Captain Todd Hylton; Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development; James Shadle, Director of General Services; John Ciampa, Principal Planner; Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor; and Jaimie To, Senior Management Analyst.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (3 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (1 case)
Name of Case: Center for Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668 CU-OR-CJC
Mayor Federico recessed the meeting into a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Federico reconvened the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Frost.
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Employee of the Quarter - Oscar Garcia
Mayor Federico presented Oscar Garcia with a Certificate of Recognition.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
There were no Ordinance Titles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 8 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Villar and Council Member Gabbard.
WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND APPROVE READING BY TITLE ONLY
APPROVED THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ALL ORDINANCES AND THAT FURTHER READING OF SUCH ORDINANCES BE WAIVED.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 16, 2024
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 RECEIVED AND FILED.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT, DECEMBER 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT, DECEMBER 2023.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT, DECEMBER 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CITY FINANCIAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES
JUNE 30, 2024, 2025, AND 2026, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO, ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS.
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLURRY SEAL FY24 PROJECT (CIP #1353) AND THE COAST HIGHWAY COMPLETE STREET PROJECT (CIP #1368)
Item 8 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Villar and Council Member Gabbard.
Discussion ensued.
1) APPROVED THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLURRY SEAL FY 23/24 PROJECT (CIP #1353); AND 2) APPROVED THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COAST HIGHWAY COMPLETE STREET PROJECT (CIP #1368); AND
3) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN AND ADMINISTER
THE SUBJECT CONTRACTS AND APPROVE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT FOR CHANGE ORDERS, AND CONTINGENCIES AS OUTLINED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT SECTION; AND
4) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A STANDARD CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GMU GEOTECHNICAL FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES AND PAVEMENT DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT SECTION.
9. SECOND AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE DANA POINT
HARBOR HOTELS PROJECT
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. TO INCREASE
THE PROJECT BUDGET AND CONTINUE WORK ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DANA POINT HARBOR HOTELS PROJECT.
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10. APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE COUNTYWIDE SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
BASELINE PROJECT
1) APPROVED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR THE COUNTYWIDE SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION BASELINE PROJECT; AND
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY NON- c SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES MADE AFTER THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR FEDERICO, SECONDED COUNCIL MEMBER GABBARD, THAT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, INCLUDINNG ITEM 8.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Frost, Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Pagano, and Mayor Federico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Herron (Dana Point) asked questions regarding future development and the use of cameras within the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. 2024 WEED ABATEMENT
Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided a Staff Report.
Mayor Federico opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m.
It was noted that one public comment was received via email.
Mayor Federico closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY _ THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-02-06-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND INITIATING ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS; and
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ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-02-06-02 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, TO
PROCEED WITH WEED ABATEMENT ON PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT ABATE THE
WEEDS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Frost, Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Villar, Mayor Pro Tem Pagano, and Mayor Federico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. CODE ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided a Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
Discussion ensued.
RECEIVED AND FILED THE 2024 CODE ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE; and
DIRECTED STAFF TO CONTINUE INCLUDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE
MEASURES IN THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT AND CEASE REPORTING ANNUALLY ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN.
13. RISEMORAIONO FO UNDERT RENO TO A SADE NECESSAR CO
John Ciampa, Principal Planner, provided a Staff Report.
Don Russell (Capistrano Bay District) spoke in favor of participation in the project.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GABBARD THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR THE REGIONAL BEACH SAND PROJECT III, PHASE | ACTIVITIES; AND 5 City of Dana Point
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2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FUTURE MOU WITH THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE AND A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT TO SHARE IN THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PHASE I; AND 3) AUTHORIZE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AS DISCUSSED IN THE FISCAL IMPACT SECTION OF THIS REPORT.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Frost, Council Member Gabbard, Council Member Villar, Mayor Pro Tem~ Pagano, and Mayor Federico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
14. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 1
Mayor Federico provided a report.
There were no public comments.
Discussion ensued
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GABBARD THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE A STANCE TO OPPOSE STATE PROPOSITION 1.
COUNCIL MEMBER FROST SECONDED THE MOTION WITH A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT ADDING
THAT THE CITY FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA)
COUNCIL MEMBER GABBARD ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT
Discussion ensued.
It was clarified that the City would compose a letter to the Governor in opposition to the Proposition signed by the Mayor.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Frost, Council Member Gabbard, Mayor Pro Tem Pagano, and Mayor Federico
NOES: Council Member Villar
ABSENT: None -
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
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STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney Patrick Munoz reported that during Closed Session, it was moved by Council Member Frost, seconded by Council Member Gabbard, that the City Council approve the settlement agreement involving the Pickering property in Doheny Village, with the motion passing 4-0-1 with Mayor Federico abstaining.
City Manager Michael A. Killebrew stated that he had nothing to report.
Captain Hylton announced that Deputy Maggie Torres, School Resources Officer, was selected for the Elks Lodge Deputy of the Year.
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Council Member Gabbard stated that he has turned in his list of meetings attended. He announced on behalf of the Library Advisory Board that the Dana Point Public Library would be closed for renovations during the next year. He stated that other local libraries could be located at ocpl.org.
Council Member Frost stated that he has turned in his list of meetings attended.
Council Member Villar stated that he has turned in his list of meetings attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Pagano stated that he will turn in his list of meetings attended.
Mayor Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings attended. He added that he is available to connect those with questions regarding OCTA projects, including the San Clemente railroad tracks to OCTA staff. He also encouraged the community to attend the Re-Do Vinyl Market on February 17th at the Community Center. Additionally, he report that land use was discussed at the prior General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting and announced the next meeting would be February 27th at 6:00 p.m and invited the public to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Federico adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be February 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
SHAYNA SHARKE, , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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Meetings attended since January 17, 2023
Mayor Jamey Federico
01/24/2024 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Installation 01/24/2024 OCTA Finance Committee
01/26/2024 Senator Nguyen visit to Animal Shelter
01/31/2024 Rotary Club Mixer
02/01/2024 DHHS Girls Basketball
02/03/2024 My Creative PTSD Comedy Night
02/05/2024 CASA Board Meeting
02/05/2024 OCTA RTP Committee
02/05/2024 Historical Society Annual Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Pagano
01/10/2024 Harbor Advisory Committee
Council Member Mike Frost
01/18/2024 Chris Hamm and OCFA
01/24/2024 TCA
01/24/2024 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Installation 01/25/2024 ACC-OC
01/25/2024 OCFA
01/31/2024 Ocean Institute Board Meeting
02/01/2024 DPHOC with Bob Langan
02/05/2024 Historical Society Yearly Meeting
Council Member John Gabbard
01/24/2024 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Installation 01/25/2024 OC Library Advisory Board
01/26/2024 Assemblymember Davies San Juan Capistrano Office Grand Opening 02/01/2024 SCAG CEHD Policy Committee and Regional Council Council Member Michael Villar
No meetings to report.
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