CITY OF DANA POINT
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY
REGULAR
MEETING MARCH 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. 25-05
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 5:01 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 - ABSENT
Jamey Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member - ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT: Mike Killebrew, City Manager; Kelly Reenders, Assistant City Manager; Patrick Munoz, City Attorney; Shayna Sharke, City Clerk; Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services; Captain Todd Hylton; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk; Jaimie To, Sr. Management Analyst.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (2 cases)
a. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668 CU-OR-CJC
b. ST Apartments vs. City of Dana Point; OCSC Case NO 30-2024-01397922-CU-WM-CJC City of Dana Point
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RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pagano reconvened the meeting at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Federico.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no Presentations.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
There were no Ordinance titles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gabbard, Villar
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, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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5. TREASURER'S REPORT, JANUARY 2025
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025.
6. STAGE AND SOUND CONTRACT
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOUNDS, STAGE AND LIGHTING CORPORATION FOR STAGE AND
SOUND FOR SHAKESPEAR IN THE PARK AND THE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES.
7. SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INCORPORATED TO PREPARE DESIGN
DOCUMENTS FOR THE STONEHILL DRIVE WIDENING/IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 1) APPROVED A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP,FOR THE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND,
2) EROJECTHE WORK EFFORT FROM CIP #1351 STONEHILL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Herron (Dana Point) distributed a handout to the City Council, highlighted Tony Strickland's new role as Representative for District 36, discussed new legislation in California, and voiced her opposition to AB-1333.
Abby Paulson (Supervisor Foley's Office) shared updates on County initiatives and invited the public and City Council to upcoming events.
Wayne Yost (Dana Point) discussed the Festival of Whales and highlighted the new and traditional events that will take place during the festival.
Vickie McMurchie (Dana Point Chamber of Commerce) thanked the City for its continued support for the Festival of Whales, highlighted the various events that will take place, and spoke about how the festival benefits local nonprofit organizations through the funds it raises.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
8. MID-FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET REPORT
Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR PAGANO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RECEIVE AND FILE THE MID-FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS DETAILED WITHIN THE REPORT; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL DISCRETIONARY PAYMENT TO CALPERS TOWARDS THE CITY'S "CLASSIC" PENSION PLAN'S UNFUNDED LIABILITY; 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-03-04-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR REPRESENTED AND NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTING NEW JOB TITLES AND CLASS SPECIFICATIONS.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gabbard, Villar
9. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PREPARE DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR THE DEL
OBISPO PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, provided a staff report.
Wayne Yost (Dana Point) thanked his mentor, Gary Daverso, and spoke in support of expanding the pickleball courts.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR PAGANO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BASED ON THE UPDATED INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE STAFF MEMORANDUM:
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1) APPROVE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP FOR
PREPARATION OF DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR THE DEL OBISPO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gabbard, Villar
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 requested that Council Member Frost report if the ACC-OC Legislative and Regulatory Committee had discussed AB-1333.
Council Member Frost replied that he will report back regarding the ACC-OC Legislative and Regulatory Committee discussion status of AB-1333. He also stated that he has turned in his list of meetings.
Mayor Pagano stated that he will turn in his list of meetings and mentioned the upcoming Festival of Whales.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager, Mike Killebrew, encouraged everyone to enjoy the Festival of Whales and recommended purchasing carnival ride tickets in advance to receive the discounted rate.
City Attorney, Patrick Munoz, stated that he had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Pagano adjourned the meeting at 6:32 PM. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
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SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025
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Meetings attended since February 19, 2025
Mayor Pagano
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard
Council Member Mike Frost
02/26/2025 TCA
02/27/2025 OC - Housing and Community Development
Council Member Federico
02/03/2025 OCTA Executive Committee
02/03/2025 OCTA RTP Committee
02/19/2025 ACC OC Executive Committee
02/19/2025 OCTA Exec Briefing
02/21/2025 Meeting with South Cove HOA
02/24/2025 OCTA Board
02/26/2025 OCTA Finance Committee
02/27/2025 Chamber of Commerce Installation
Council Member Michael Villar
02/25/2025 Meeting with CCAP