CITY OF DAMA POINT
CALIFOR
CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY
REGULAR
JULY 15, 2025
MEETING 5:00 P.M.
1989
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 25-10
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
Jamey Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Michael A. Killebrew, City Manager; Patrick Munoz, City Attorney; Shayna Sharke, City Clerk; Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services; Captain Frank Gonzalez; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development; Alyssa Gonzalez, Associate Planner; Alton Spornick, Assistant Administrative Analyst; Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager; Lawrence Meyerhofer, Emergency Services Coordinator; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (5 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (4 cases)
1) Travis Mellem v. City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025- 01476752
2) Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668
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3) California Housing Defense Fund, et al, v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025-01483327
4) City of DP v. Sunshine Group LLC (Seaside Inn), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017- 00915900
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pagano reconvened the meeting at 6:01 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Federico.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Volunteer of the Quarter/CER/ Graduates
Mayor Pagano presented Certificates of Recognition to Sebastian Ruano and Lacey Pitino for Volunteer of the Quarter and for completing the CERT training program. Lawrence Meyerhofer, Emergenc Services Coordinator, provided information on the CERT program yn Made Prevention eaSier, spoke regarding wildfire prevention, highlighted the free home inspection services offered by OCFA, and received a Proclamation from Mayor Pagano.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
There were no Ordinance titles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITWAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT
THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 8.
COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO RECUSED HIMSELF FROM ITEM 8.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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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, JUNE 9, 2025
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
4. TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, OCTOBER 8, 2024 RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
5. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
6. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MAY 2025.
7. AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATED INSPECTION SCHEDULING - SELECTRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MASTER SERVICES AND HOSTING AGREEMENT (MSHA) WITH SELECTRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THIS AMENDMENT WILL INCLUDE AN UPDATED SCOPE OF WORK FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS.
8. NOTICE TO VACATE AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES AT 35802 VICTORIA BLVD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 668-341-45)
Council Member Federico recused himself..
A RESOLUTION OF THE DANA POINT CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO VACATE THE UTILITY EASEMENT AT 35802 VICTORIA BOULEVARD HIGHWAY (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 668-341-45) AS DEDICATED PER DOCUMENT RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE JANUARY 12, 1965 IN BOOK 7377, PAGE 298 3 city of Dana Point
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Federico
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dawn Garcia (Sea and Sage Audubon) provided a handout to Council and spoke about the importance of protecting nesting birds. She urged the City to pause non-essential trimming of hedges and palm trees during the nesting season from February through August.
Christine Park (Supervisor Katrina Foley's Office) shared updates on County budget approvals/initiatives and highlighted upcoming community events.
The following volunteers with United Sovereign Americans provided comments regarding California's voter database and election data and encouraged Council to read their proposed resolution. A handout was provided to Council.
• Mary Herron (Dana Point)
• Lisa Hazelton (San Clemente)
• Linda Mortimer (Rancho Santa Margarita)
• George Aguirre (Rancho Santa Margarita)
• Cheryl Frank (Laguna Niguel)
• Nancy McCain (Dana Point)
• Michelle Morgan (Dana Point)
Dana Yarger (Dana Point) thanked those that supported the Shakespeare Festival. He also raised concerns about parking challenges near his business due to ongoing construction in the area.
Jennifer Gaudette (Dana Point) voiced concerns about residential street safety and requested that additional safety measures be added.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 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 (PLN25-0003) 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 Alyssa Gonzalez, Associate Planner, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pagano opened the Public Hearing at 6:44 P.M.
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Dylan Casey (representing Travis Mellem) spoke on behalf of the appellant to address the Planning Commission's concerns that led to the denial of the ADU application.
Doug Cannon (Dana Point) spoke in opposition of the ADU project, citing concerns about parking in the area.
Dylan Casey responded to the parking concerns raised by Mr. Cannon.
Mayor Pagano closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 P.M.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY PRO TEM GABBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-07-15-02 TO DENY THE APPEAL AND UPHOLD
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO UPHOLD THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S DENIAL OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PERMIT APPLICATION PLN25- 0003, ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO
UPHOLD THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S DECISION TO DENY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PERMIT (PLN25-0003) 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR FALSE ALARMS
Alton Spornick, Assistant Administrative Analyst, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pagano opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 P.M.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pagano closed the Public Hearing at 7:03 P.M.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FROST, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM GABBARD, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-07-15-03 ENTITLED:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR FALSE ALARMS The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.2025 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pagano opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 P.M.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pagano closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 P.M.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-07-15-04 ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE COST OF WEED ABATEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION ON THE REGULAR TAX BILL
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Gabbard, Villar, Pagano
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. POLICE SERVICES UPDATE
Captain Gonzalez provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE REPORT.
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NEW BUSINESS
13. PINES PARK RESTROOM SURVEY RESULTS •
Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Jonathan Trapesonian (Dana Point) spoke in favor of adding restrooms at Pines Park.
Vicki Oliver (Dana Point) spoke in opposition of adding restrooms at Pines Park, citing concerns about undesirable activity and increased parking issues.
Sher Sears (Dana Point) spoke in opposition of adding restrooms at Pines Park, citing concerns about undesirable activity.
Bertie Chawla (Dana Point) spoke in opposition of adding restrooms at Pines Park, citing concerns about undesirable activity and increased parking issues.
Don White (Capistrano Beach) spoke in opposition of adding restrooms at Pines Park, citing concerns about undesirable activity.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE PRESENTATION. STAFF WILL BRING
ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION BACK AT A FUTURE MEETING FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
14. RESIDENTIAL CHICKEN KEEPING INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a staff report.
Peter Culp (Dana Point) spoke in favor of allowing chickens in the City.
Discussion ensued.
Gary Clark (Capistrano Beach) spoke in favor of allowing chickens in the City.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE PRESENTATION AND REPORT. STAFF WILL
BRING ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION BACK AT A FUTURE MEETING FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
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COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Council Member Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and thanked the City of San Juan Capistrano for their work on the new skate park, as well as for welcoming Dana Point residents to use the facility.
Council Member Villar stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and highlighted the different summer events taking place throughout the City.
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 shared highlights from his recent trip to Italy. He mentioned his lunch with the former Mayor of Sorrento, Italy and the discussion they had regarding the Sister Cities program.
STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney, Patrick Munoz, stated that he had nothing to report City Manager, Mike Killebrew, wished his wife a happy anniversary.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pagano addressed the recent hit-and-run incident involving Dan Luong in Dana Point, urging adiurned he August 12, 2025 a 9.0 p.m. ied tha the Coin Charler cated at 3320 Go en Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
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SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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Meetings attended since June 18, 2025
Mayor Pagano
Mayor Pro Tem Gabbard
06/04/2025 OCCOG - Archistar Al ADU/Building Permit plan check briefing 06/04/2025 SCAG - Transportation Committee and Regional Council 06/04/2025 OC Parks Commission
06/05/2025 SCAQMD Governing Board
06/23/2025 OCCOG Budget Review
06/26/2025 OCCOG Board of Directors
06/27/2025 Coco Bloom Coffee ribbon cutting
06/27/2025 OCCOG - SwiftGov Al ADU/Building Permit plan check briefing 06/30/2025 SDGE President and Mayor's Roundtable
06/30/2025 OCCOG Administration Planning Meeting
07/01/2025 Salt Creek Trail meeting with Judge Adams
07/01/2025 Compass Energy meeting on SJC project
07/02/2025 Harbor Parking Structure ribbon cutting
07/11/2025 Salt Creek trail walk with OC Parks Deputy Director 07/13/2025 Summer Concert Series
07/14/2025 OCMVCD Budget and Facilities meeting
Council Member Mike Frost
Council Member Federico
06/18/2025 OCTA Briefing
06/23/2025 OCTA Board Meeting
06/25/2025 OCTA Finance Committee/ Executive Committee
06/30/2025 San Juan Skate Park opening
07/02/2025 Harbor Parking Structure
07/03/2025 Meeting with Sen. Strickland staff
06/07/2025 OCTA RTP Committee
07/14/2025 OCTA Board Meeting
Council Member Michael Villar
No meetings attended.
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