AGENDA
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 25-17
Public comment may be provided in-person, electronically, or by mail. Comments may be submitted via mail Attn: City Clerk, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629; or via email at [email protected]. In order to be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting, comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. All written comments should include the date of the meeting as well as reference to the Agenda Item number, if applicable. Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting but will be included in the meeting record.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Matthew Pagano, Mayor
John Gabbard, Mayor Pro Tem
Jamey M. Federico, Council Member
Mike Frost, Council Member
Michael Villar, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (2 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (1 case)
a. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6:00 P.M.
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2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Recognition – Evan and Briquelle McMillen, Owners of Beach Hut Deli, Dana Point Business of the Quarter – JC Beans
Certificate of Recognition - Michael A. Killebrew, City Manager
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
At this time, the City Clerk will read the title(s) of the ordinance(s) listed on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND APPROVE READING BY TITLE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.
2. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
3. YOUTH BOARD MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Claims and Demands.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for October, 2025.
6. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
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3 7. 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule.
8. 2026 SPECIAL EVENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the Special Event Calendar for 2026.
9. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Development Update.
10. STATE OF THE CITY 2026 SPONSORSHIP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Approve the release of a Request for Sponsorship (RFS) for the 2026 State of the City event; 2) Approve the Sponsorship Agreement template, subject to such changes as may be approved by the City Manager and City Attorney;
3) Authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to evaluate submitted Requests for Sponsorship and select sponsors; and
4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Sponsorship Agreements.
11.OCTA MEASURE M2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON NIGUEL ROAD, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER AGENCIES, TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPETITIVE MEASURE M2 REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM; and
2) Fund the City’s match requirement from CIP #1382 “Project P Synchronization – Niguel Road” as outlined in the Fiscal Impact Section;
3) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution on behalf of the City.
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF DANA POINT
TO SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT FOR THE FIRE FLOW IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT
LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT
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4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA
GRANTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY OF DANA POINT TO SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT FOR THE FIRE FLOW IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT LAGUNA CLIFFS MARRIOTT; and
2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any person wishing to address the City Council during the Public Comments section or on an Agenda item is asked to complete a “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the side of the Council Chamber. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item being called by the Mayor and prior to the individual being heard by the City Council.
In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a three-minute time limit per person and an overall time limit of thirty minutes for this Public Comments portion of the agenda. At the Mayor’s discretion, the balance of public comments will be heard after the New Business portion of the agenda. All comments are to be directed to the City Council and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item unless it appears on the posted Agenda.
If anyone has handouts to distribute to the City Council, please follow proper procedure and hand them to the City Clerk. The City Clerk will see that they are distributed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA25-0004 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 22-01, WHICH ADDED CHAPTER 9.72 (REGULATING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DUPLEXES), AND CHAPTER 7.37 (REGULATING URBAN LOT SPLITS) TO
THE CITY OF DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Hold a Public Hearing; and
2) A first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING ZTA25-0004, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 22-01, WHICH ADDED CHAPTER
9.72 (REGULATING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DUPLEXES), AND CHAPTER 7.37 (REGULATING URBAN LOT SPLITS) TO THE CITY OF DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE City of Dana Point
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5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
14. SALARY SCHEDULE AND PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR REPRESENTED AND NON-REPRESENTED
CLASSIFICATIONS
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
B. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED The City Council may discuss, act upon or seek consensus on matters described under Council Reports only if: they are agendized with a complete written report included; or, if an item arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda and the Council determines that an emergency exists. Non-agendized items may be presented as informational only.
STAFF REPORTS
(City Manager Michael Killebrew)
(City Attorney Patrick Muñoz)
UPCOMING EVENTS
12/05/2025 Mothers Against Drunk Driving – Statewide Illuminate Campaign 12/06/2025 Santa’s Jolly Trolley and La Plaza Tree Lighting 12/08/2025 Deadline to Submit Letters to Santa
Deadline to Submit Gift for Stocking Stuffers for Seniors 12/08/2025 Pines Park Tree Lighting
12/12-12/14 Dana Point Boat Parade
12/14/2025 Deadline to Enter Cand Cane Lanes Holiday Home Decorating Contest 12/24-1/5 City Hall Holiday Closure
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6 ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be January 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, Shayna Sharke, City Clerk of the City of Dana Point, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Dana Point City Hall and www.danapoint.org by November 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ___________________________________ 11/26/2025
SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK DATE
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