CITY OF DANA POINT
LIFOR
CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY
REGULAR
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
MEETING
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 26-02
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Dana Point, California, was called to order by Mayor Gabbard at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
John Gabbard, Mayor
Mike Frost, Mayor Pro Tem
Jamey M. Federico, Council Member
Matthew Pagano, Council Member - ABSENT
Michael Villar, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Reenders, 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; Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager; Melissa Muraira, Interim Director of Community Services; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
Patrick Munoz, City Attorney, requested the addition of an item to Closed Session for the initiation of litigation concerning the Rancho Boca de la Playa property trustee sale.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FROST,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADD THE INITIATION OF LITIGATION CONCERNING THE RANCHO BOCA DE LA PLAYA PROPERTY TRUSTEE SALE TO CLOSED SESSION.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pagano
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A. CONFERENCE WITH_LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (3 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code §r 54956.9 (d)(4), (3 cases).
a. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668
b. ST Apartments vs. City of Dana Point; Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2024- 01397922
c. California Housing Defense Fund, et al, v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025-01483327
Mayor Gabbard recessed the meeting into a Closed Session at 5:02 PM pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Gabbard reconvened the meeting at 6:01 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Villar.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Volunteers of the Quarter - Haydee Pena Sanchez and Norma Alicia Gil Ocampo Mayor Gabbard, Council Member Villar, and Melissa Muraira, Interim Director of Community Services, presented Haydee Pena Sanchez and Norma Alicia Gil Ocampo with Certificates of Recognition for Volunteers of the Quarter.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
City Clerk, Shayna Sharke, read one (1) Ordinance title.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FROST, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 2 City of Dana Point
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I he motion carried by the tollowing vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: 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, JANUARY 20, 2026
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, DECEMBER 8, 2025 RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
5. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER, 2025.
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY CATALYST FOR PLANNING
STAFF SUPPORT
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RATIFIED THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY CATALYST FOR CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES; and
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY CATALYST.
7. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SERVICES, INCREASING THE CONTRACT FOR AN 3 city of Dana Point
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INCREASED NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS; and 2) APPROVED THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
8. STONEHILL DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT SCOPE REVISION THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-02-03-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE SCOPE OF UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY DISTRICT 2022-01 ON
STONEHILL DRIVE
2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
9. SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GHD,
INCORPORATED FOR THE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GHD INC FOR PREPARATION OF THE
STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN UPDATE TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT AND ADD ONE 2-YEAR OPTIONAL TERM EXTENSION; and
2) APPROVED THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-22: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION
8.02.010 SECTION 8.03.010, AND SECTION 8.24.010 OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE HELD A SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 26-02 ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.02.010, 8.03.010, AND 8.24.010 OF TITLE & OF THE DANA
POINT MUNICIPAL CODE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. LANTERN DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE
Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a Staff Report.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE LANTERN DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE.
NEW BUSINESS
12. STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW - PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager, provided a Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM STAFF ON THE CITY'S MID-FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 STRATEGIC PLAN METRICS.
13. PERMIT FEE WAIVER FOR ACCESSIBLE BEACH MATS AT SALT CREEK COUNTY BEACH Jeff Rosaler, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FROST,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE THE PERMIT FEE FOR ORANGE COUNTY PARKS (OC PARKS) TO APPLY FOR A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO INSTALL 256 LINEAR FEET OF SIX (6) FOOT-WIDE ACCESSIBLE BEACH MATS FROM THE EXISTING ACCESS ROAD OF
SALT CREEK COUNTY BEACH TO A LOCATION APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET ABOVE THE MEAN HIGH TIDE LINE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pagano
14. AMENDMENTS TO DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.14 Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works, provided a Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO A PORTION OF TITLE 6 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 6.14, AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE.
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED Mayor Pro Tem Frost stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and promoted Shrek The Musical Kids, performed by students from RH Dana and presented by the Recreation Center. He noted that the show will take place at the Porthole Theater at Dana Hills High School.
Council Member Federico stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and had nothing to report Council Member Villar stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and thanked City Staff for the new lights on the baseball field.
Mayor Gabbard stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and announced upcoming events around Dana Point. He also mentioned receiving a note of accolades from Dana Point's first mayor, Judy Curreri.
STAFF REPORTS
City Manager, Kelly Reenders, stated, "Go Seahawks."
City Attorney, Patrick Munoz, stated that he is rooting for the Patriots on Sunday.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Gabbard adjourned the meeting at 6:53 P.M. He announced that the next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be February 1: at at up.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California.
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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Meetings attended since January 21, 2026
Mayor Gabbard
* 01/21/2026 Legal Subcommittee
01/22/2026 Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) Board Director's Meeting 01/22/2026 Orange County Library Advisory Board
01/28/2026 Legal Subcommittee
01/28/2026 Dana Point Historical Society Installation Dinner 01/29/2026 Muller Commercial Real Estate Ribbon Cutting 01/30/2026 CALCOG Board Meeting
02/02/2026 OCCOG Executive Management Meeting
02/02/2026 The Fairy Garden Ribbon Cutting
02/03/2026 Niguel Shores Men's Club
Mayor Pro Tem Frost
12/03/2025 Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCFT) Monthly Meeting 12/06/2025 City Tree Lighting
12/10/2025 Dana Point Women's Club
12/10/2025 City Mural Ribbon Cutting
12/11/2025 Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA)
12/13/2025 Dana Point Harbor - Boat Parade
12/16/2025 Building Industry Association of Southern California - Housing and Community Dev 12/17/2025 Chamber Christmas Party
12/18/2025 City Manager Retirement
01/06/2026 Beach Road Meeting
01/16/2026 Chamber White Rooster Opening
01/21/2026 OCHFT Monthly Meeting
01/22/2026 Orange County, Housing and Community Development 01/22/2026 Association of California Cities/OC Legislative Committee 01/28/2026 TCA Finance Committee
01/29/2026 Chamber Muller Opening
02/03/2026 Orange County Fire Authority Human Resources Subcommittee Council Member Pagano
Council Member Federico
01/21/2026 Legal Subcommittee
01/22/2026 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Employee of the Year 01/23/2026 1-5 Improvement Project Groundbreaking (Irvine) 01/26/2026 OCTA Board Meeting
01/28/2026 Legal Subcommittee
02/02/2026 OCTA Executive Committee Meeting
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Council Member Michael Villar
01/30/2026 Meeting with San Juan Capistrano Assistant City Manager to discuss Putuidem Village 8