CITY OF DANA POINT
CITY COUNCIL 1A
TUESDAY
REGULAR
MEETING JUNE 17, 2025
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 25-09
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, was called to order by Mayor 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 - ABSENT
Jamey Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member - ABSENT
Michael Villar, Council Member
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; Captain Frank Gonzalez; John Ciampa, Planning Manager; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development; Riley Kesicbasian, Management Analyst; Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LITIGATION STRATEGY REVIEW INCLUDING
POTENTIAL DISCUSSION OF ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (1 case) AND THE FOLLOWING EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code 54956.9 (d)(1), (9 cases)
a. City of Dana Point v. Sunshine Group LLC (Seaside Inn), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017- 00915900
b. Concerned Residents of Dana Point vs. City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 2019- 01117892
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c. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668
d. Mitchell Carr vs. City of Dana Point, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No 30- 2018-00970749
e. City of Dana Point v. Paul Frederic Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2022-01301502
f. ST Apartments vs. City of Dana Point; Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2024- 01397922
g. City of Dana Point v. Mazzy Development Center dba Mission Recovery, LLC, et al, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01468977
h. California Housing Defense Fund, et al, v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025-01483327
i. Travis Mellem v. City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025- 01476752
B. (ON ENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Government Code $ 54956.9 a. 34616 Via Catalina
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Government Code § 54957 Title: City Attorney
Title: City Manager
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 Villar. 2 City of Dana Point
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Employee of the Quarter: Jaimie To, Economic Development and Housing Manager & Holly Martino, Executive Assistant
Mayor Pagano presented Jaimie To (Economic Development and Housing Manager) and Holly Martino (Executive Assistant) with a Certificate of Recognition for Employee of the Quarter.
Exodus Cry
Benji Nolot, filmmaker and CEO of Exodus Cry, provided information regarding the local non-profit organization and received a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Pagano.
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 VILLAR, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Frost, Gabbard
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, JUNE 3, 2025
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, MAY 12, 2025
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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5. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
RECEIVED AND FILED THE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE.
6. INTERVENTION SPECIALIST AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MIKE
DARNOLD FOR THE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST PROGRAM AT DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL,
WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS WITH ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENTS.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 4.02 TO DEFINE
ELECTRIC BIKES OR SCOOTERS
HELD A SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 25-09 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
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SENATE BILL 1 (SB-1) PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 25/26
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 25-06-17-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 25/26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB-1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO MAINTAIN FUNDING ELIGIBILITY FOR FY25/26. 3) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
9. FOURTH AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE DANA POINT HARBOR HOTELS
PROJECT
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT"), WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. (THE "CONSULTANT").
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Tofolo (Dana Point) suggested that the City utilize goats for vegetation management. * Zohreh Glouner (Dana Point) spoke regarding a citation she received for renting out a room.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTION
Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PAGANO, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF DANA POINT STRATEGIC PLAN.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Frost, Gabbard
NEW BUSINESS
11. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION OPPOSING THE
PROPOSED COMPASS ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT
Riley Kesicbasian, Management Analyst, provided a staff report.
Mary Herron (Dana Point) spoke in support of the letter of opposition to the California Energy Commission regarding the Compass Energy Storage Project.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
VILLAR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER OF
OPPOSITION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REGARDING THE COMPASS ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Villar, Pagano
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Frost, Gabbard
12. FIRE RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITIES LIST APPLICATION FOR 2026 LIST Riley Kesicbasian, Management Analyst, provided a staff report. - Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PAGANO, THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO BE ADDED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S FIRE RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY LIST (FRRCL).
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Frost, Gabbard
13. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Pagano provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PAGANO, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; and
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-06-17-02 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR REPRESENTED AND NON-REPRESENTED
CLASSIFICATIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: Frost, Gabbard
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Council Member Villar stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and congratulated the Dana Point Tsunami Baseball Team for winning their tournament. He also requested that the council discuss the inclusion of an Indigenous artwork piece to the City's public art program on a future agenda.
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Council Member Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings. He spoke about the AQMD meeting and the City's stance on opposing Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121. He also spoke about attending the ACCOC Golden Hub Awards on June 11th and mentioned the honorable mention that the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Dana Point received.
Mayor Pagano stated that he will turn in his list of meetings. He announced the upcoming Movies in the Park. He also expressed gratitude to the law enforcement officers for their role in ensuring public safety at events and he also thanked the young man who found and returned his phone.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Michael Killebrew announced a new permitting system and website launching on Monday, June 23rd. He expressed his gratitude to Captain Gonzalez and the sheriff's department for ensuring public safety during recent protests.
City Attorney Patrick Munoz stated that, in Closed Session, the City Council unanimously approved a motion made by Council Member Villar and seconded by Mayor Pagano to initiate a receivership action against the property located at 34616 Via Catalina.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Pagano adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be July 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
Shanash
SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF JULY 1, 2025
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Meetings attended since June 4, 2025
Mayor Pagano
05/16/2025 Dana High School Football boosters club president meeting 05/20/2025 DHHS Senior Awards Ceremony
05/23/2025 Non-profit symposium
05/25/2025 Trolley hop
05/26/2025 Memorial Day service
05/28/2025 MBSR meeting
06/06/2025 Movies in the park
06/10/2025 Meeting with Captain Frank Gonzalez
06/16/2025 Hook and Anchor ribbon cutting
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard
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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