CITY OF DANA POINT
CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY
REGULAR
MEETING JUNE 3, 2025
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 25-09
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Matthew Pagano, Mayor - ABSENT
John Gabbard, Mayor Pro Tem
Jamey Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member - ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT: Michael A. Killebrew, City Manager; 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; Jeff Rosaler, Director of Community Services; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Frost.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Dana Point Youth Baseball - Tsunami 12U
Ryan Reich, Coach of the Dana Point Youth Baseball Team - Tsunami 12U, provided information about the team and each baseball player introduced themselves to City Council.
Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year - Nevaeh Findlay
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard presented a Certificate of Recognition to Nevaeh Findlay. She presented her speech to the City Council.
Principal of the Year - Kristen Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard presented a Certificate of Recognition to RH Dana Principal, Kristen Nelson.
Council Member Frost invited students from RH Dana Elementary School to read comments about Principal Nelson that he had collected from members of the community.
OCFA - Drowning Prevention Season
Cheyne Maule, OCFA Division Chief, spoke regarding drowning awareness and prevention, and received a Proclamation from Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
City Clerk, Shayna Sharke, read one (1) Ordinance Title.
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, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
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, MAY 6, 2025
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 14, 2025
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 28, 2025
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
5. FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 28, 2025 RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
6. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
7. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT.
8. CONTRACT WITH MARBO PRODUCTIONS FOR DOHENY VILLAGE RAMPS AND AMPS EVENT
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT WITH MARBO
PRODUCTIONS TO INSTALL AND MANAGE A TEMPORARY SKATE COURSE IN DOHENY VILLAGE FOR THE RAMPS AND AMPS EVENT ON AUGUST 16, 2025.
9. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) CONTRACT
RATIFIED THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JOSE RUEL DIRA
FOR CONTRACT GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SERVICES, APPROVED AN INCREASE TO THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (FY25), AND
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS.
10. CONTRACT ACCOUNTING SERVICES
RATIFIED THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH EIDE BAILLY, LLP
FOR CONTRACT ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND AMENDED THE AGREEMENT TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT.
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Kelly (Dana Point) spoke against the proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano.
Mary Herron (Dana Point) spoke against the proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano and provided a handout to Council.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY THE APPEAL AND
UPHOLD THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S DENIAL OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT APPLICATION (PLN25-0010) TO CONVERT AN ATTACHED TWO-
CAR GARAGE INTO AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED AT 33861 MALAGA DRIVE Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard opened the Public Hearing at 6:41 PM.
Public comments were received via email.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FEDERICO, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUE THE ITEM TO A DATE CERTAIN OF JULY 15, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
12. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY26) AND 2026-2027 (FY27) PROPOSED
OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS
Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 PM.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 PM.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-06-03-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DANA POINT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027;
2) APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET CALENDAR; and 4 ity of Dana Poin
ity Council Regular Meeting Minute June 3, 2025
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-06-03-02 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026; and
4) ADOPT THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 - 2031 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FY25/26 MEASURE M2
ELIGIBILITY SUBMITTAL ITEMS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-06-03-03 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT CONCERNING THE
STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM; and,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-06-03-04 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM; and
3) APPROVE THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FY 2025-26 THROUGH FY 2031-32 AND CERTIFY COMPLIANCE, AS REQUIRED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA), RENEWED MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN SUPPORTING DOCUMENT C; and
4) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FORWARD THE NECESSARY RENEWED MEASURE M2 ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION TO THE OCTA.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
14. STRATEGIC PLAN REVISED UPDATE - DAYLIGHTING
Kelly Reenders, Assistant City Manager, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS TO STAFF ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF DANA POINT STRATEGIC PLAN.
15. AMENDMENT OF DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 4.02 TO DEFINE ELECTRIC BIKES OR SCOOTERS
Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community Development, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GABBARD, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND HOLD A FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-XX ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 4.02 TO DEFINE ELECTRIC BIKES OR SCOOTERS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
NEW BUSINESS
16. COMMUNITY CENTER MURAL CONTRACT
Jeff Rosaler, Director of Community Services, provided a staff report.
Lovisa Kjerrgren (Laguna Beach) introduced herself as one of the artists that had submitted a proposal for the project. She offered to answer any questions about her submittal.
Discussion ensued.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SELECT A FINAL PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH LOVISA KJERRGREN.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Villar, Pagano
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Council Member Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and discussed the stance of the Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) against the proposed battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano.
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 mentioned the advocacy efforts of the boards and committees that Council Members are appointed to. He also announced upcoming events in Dana Point.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager, Mike Killebrew, stated that he had nothing to report.
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 Pro Tem Gabbard adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be June 17, 2025 at 5:00 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 JUNE 17, 2025
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Meetings attended since May 7, 2025
Mayor Pagano
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard
05/07/2025 OCMVCD Joint Committee meeting, Garden Grove 05/07/2025 Supervisor Nguyen office opening, Santa Ana
05/08/2025 City Selection Committee meeting, City of Orange 05/15/2025 OCMVCD Board meeting, Garden Grove
05/16/2025 OCCOG Ad hoc Budget meeting
05/19/2025 LOSSAN Board meeting, Los Angeles
05/22/2025 Mayor/City Manager performance discussion
05/22/2025 OCCOG Board meeting, Irvine
05/23/2025 Roth Capital meeting
05/26/2025 Memorial Day Ceremony, Pines Park
05/27/2025 CALCOG Board meeting, Sacramento
05/29/2025 Senator Strickland office opening, Huntington Beach 05/30/2025 Ozone plant tour, Monarch Beach
06/02/2025 OCCOG Executive Management Committee meeting Council Member Mike Frost
Council Member Federico
05/07/2025 OCTA Environmental Oversight Committee
05/07/2025 DPWC Cocktails for a Cause
05/12/2025 OCTA Board Meeting
05/14/2025 OCTA Finance Committee
05/15/2025 Assembly Member Davies' PAR1111/1121 Community Update 05/20/2025 OCTA EOC Restoration Tour
05/21/2025 ACC-OC Board Meeting
05/21/2025 OCTA Exec Briefing
05/26/2025 VFW Memorial Day
05/27/2025 OCTA Board Meeting
05/28/2025 OCTA Finance Committee
06/02/2025 OCTA Executive Committee
06/02/2025 OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee 06/02/2025 Meeting with Supervisor Don Wagner & OCTA CEO Council Member Michael Villar
No meetings attended.
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