CITY OF DANA POINT
CITY COUNCIL DA
TUESDAY
REGULAR
MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2025
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 25-02
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, was called to order by Mayor Matthew Pagano at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Matthew Pagano, Mayor
John Gabbard, Mayor Pro Tem
Jamey Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Reenders, Assistant City Manager; Patrick Munoz, City Attorney; Shayna Sharke, City Clerk; Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services; Mike Rupley, Administrative Sergeant; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development; Chris Johnson, Principal Planner; Jeff Rosaler, Director of Community Services; Larry Meyerhofer, Emergency Services Coordinator; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk; Jaimie To, Sr. Management Analyst.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DISCUSSION OF ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (2 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (c), (1 case)
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pagano reconvened the meeting at 6:00 PM.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Federico.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Business of the Quarter - Bovee Rooting
Mayor Pagano presented Tracy Bovee and Sean Bovee from Bovee Roofing with a Certificate of Recognition as Business of the Quarter.
Los Angeles Fire Relief Recognition - Teri Cronin, Mary Cronin, Mike Gordon, and Damian Collins Mayor Pagano presented Certificates of Recognition to Teri Cronin, Mary Cronin, Mike Gordon, and Damian Collins for their efforts in organizing the LA Fire Relief donation drive.
OCFA Quarterly Update
Chief Cheyne Maule presented a video from the OCFA on the Quarterly Size Up and shared fourth- quarter statistics for Dana Point.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
City Clerk, Shayna Sharke, read three (3) ordinance titles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. 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.
2. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 21, 2025
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. YOUTH BOARD MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
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4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
5. FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES, OCTOBER 29, 2024 RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
6. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2024.
7. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 RECEIVED AND FILED THE REPORT.
8. TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES CONTRACT
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RATIFIED THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLEONE
FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AND INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT; AND
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH APPLEONE FOR ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SERVICES IF NEEDED.
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA23-0001/ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA22-0002 FOR AMENDMENTS
REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH STATE HOUSING LAW
HELD A SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 25-02 ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA22-0002 WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION'S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING LAWS AS PART OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA23-0001 FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION
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10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0002 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA24-0001
TO AMEND THE HEADLANDS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION PLAN (HDCP) TO REPLACE THE TERMS "FUNICULAR" AND "INCLINED ELEVATOR" WITH "STRAND TRANSIT SYSTEM (STS)"
HELD A SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 25-03 FOR ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0002 AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA24-0001:
ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0002 AMENDING THE HEADLANDS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION PLAN TO REPLACE THE TERMS "FUNICULAR" AND "INCLINED ELEVATOR" TO "STRAND TRANSIT SYSTEM" (STS) TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR
A FUTURE REPLACEMENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, AND SUBMISSION AS PART OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT LCPA24-0001 FOR APPROVAL AND
CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0001 TO MODIFY ZONING CODE SECTION 9.07.210
RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development, and Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pagano opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 PM.
Scott Skinner (San Clemente) spoke regarding his opposition of the City's Site Development Permit process for ADU applicants.
Mayor Pagano closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) INTRODUCE AND HOLD THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-XX ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0001 TO MODIFY THE ZONING CODE
RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; and
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2) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-02-04-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA24-0001 TO MODIFY THE ZONING CODE RELATED
TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
AND ADOPTING FINDINGS DETERMINING THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
REGULATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
15. LETTER OF CONCERN TO THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION REGARDING
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS FOR THE RECREATIONAL BARRED SAND
BASS FISHERY
Mayor Pagano moved Item 15 up on the agenda.
Jeff Rosaler, Director of Community Services, provided a staff report.
Donna Kalez (Dana Wharf Sportfishing) requested the City Council's support in drafting a letter to the Department of Fish and Game concerning sand bass.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GABBARD,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SEND A LETTER OF
CONCERN FROM THE MAYOR TO THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
REGARDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR THE
RECREATIONAL BARRED SAND BASS FISHERY
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE STATUS
Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development, introduced Collin Drukker from PlaceWorks. 5 City of Dana Point
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Collin Drukker (PlaceWorks), Chris Johnson, Principal Planner, and Steve Brown (Fehr & Peers) presented on Phase Two of the General Plan Update.
Shawna Schaffner (Executive Officer of CAA Planning) stated her concerns regarding the General Plan Update and suggested that Monarch Bay Plaza would benefit from redevelopment.
Therea Morrison (Newport Beach) stated her concerns about the General Plan Update and requested that the City Council include direction for phase two of the GPU goals and policies related to future redevelopment in Monarch Bay Plaza.
Sean Nicholas (Dana Point) voiced his concerns about the General Plan Update.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
NEW BUSINESS
13. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT'S LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Larry Meyerhofer, Emergency Services Coordinator, and Patrick Marchman (Jacob Green & Associates) presented Dana Point's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GABBARD, THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-02-04-02 APPROVING THE DANA POINT LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE DANA POINT LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) AS
REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2000 AND ADOPTING THE LHMP INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2140 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. CALL FOR ARTISTS - COMMUNITY CENTER MURAL
Jeff Rosaler, Director of Community Services, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
VILLAR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR MURAL AT THE DANA POINT COMMUNITY CENTER.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Council Member Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and had nothing to report Council Member Villar stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and had nothing to report.
Council Member Frost stated that he will turn in his list of meetings and had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and had nothing to report.
Mayor Pagano stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and highlighted the upcoming events in Dana Point.
STAFF REPORTS
Assistant City Manager, Kelly Reenders, stated that Dana Point restaurants raised $28,000 during the last fundraiser for LA Fire Relief and highlighted the Commerce for Cause fundraiser taking place that evening.
City Attorney, Patrick Munoz, stated that in Closed Session, it was moved by Council Member Federico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard, that the City initiate litigation against the property at 32371 Caribbean for operating as a residential treatment facility without a license. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Pagano adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM in honor of John Aguilar and Melvin Joseph Weibel. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be February 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California. ste
SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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Meetings attended since January 22, 2025
Mayor Pagano
01/22/2025 DP Historical Society Annual Meeting
01/24/2025 Ribbon Cutting at Bruster's Ice Cream
01/27/2025 Disaster Council Meeting
01/28/2025 Financial Review Committee
01/29/2025 Meeting with Supervisor Foley
01/29/2025 Ribbon Cutting at Under Pressure Homework Helper Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard
01/23/2025 OCCOG Board of Directors
01/29/2025 Supervisor Foley Elected Officials Meeting
01/29/2025 Dana Point Library Tour with County Librarian and Supervisor Foley 02/03/2025 5th Marines Support Group Heritage Park Memorial 02/03/2025 OCCOG Executive Management Committee
Council Member Mike Frost
01/23/2025 TCA
01/23/2025 ACC/OC
01/24/2025 MBSR at RH Dana Elementary
01/29/2025 TCA
02/04/2025 OCFA
Council Member Federico
01/22/2025 OCTA Finance
01/22/2025 ACC-OC Board
01/27/2025 OCTA Board
Council Member Michael Villar
No meetings attended.
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