CITY OF DANA POINT
AGENDA
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, California 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 26-02
Public comment may be provided in-person, electronically, or by mail. Comments may be submitted via mail: City Clerk, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629; or via email at [email protected]. To be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting, comments must be received by 4:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. 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 are considered a public record and will be included in the meeting record.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
John Gabbard, Mayor
Mike Frost, Mayor Pro Tem
Jamey M. Federico, Council Member
Matthew Pagano, 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), (1 case) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (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. City of Dana Point v. Sunshine Group LLC (Seaside Inn), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017- 00915900
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
5:00 P.M.
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2 RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Certificate of Recognition – Bob Zasa, Sister Cities
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, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 26, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the minutes.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Claims and Demands.
5. STAGE, SOUND, AND LIGHTING CONTRACT FOR SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES, AND DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Southern California Sound, Stage and Lighting Corporation for stage, sound, and lighting services for Shakespeare in the Park, Summer Concerts in the Park, and the Día de los Muertos event.
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SERVICES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute two contracts for the 4th of July aerial fireworks display:
1) A contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for fireworks; and, 2) A contract with Curtin Maritime for the barge services.
7. COPIER AGREEMENTS WITH KC DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements with KC Digital Solutions to lease seven copiers and provide copier maintenance services.
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 the proper procedure and hand them to the City Clerk. The City Clerk will see that they are distributed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 2026 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Adopt the attached Resolution of the City of Dana Point entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND INITIATING ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS; and,
2) That the City Council conduct a public hearing and thereafter adopt the attached Resolution entitled:
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING WEED ABATEMENT ON PROPERTIES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
6.14 RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Introduce and hold the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Dana Point entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 6.14 OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE
2) Direct Staff to schedule a second reading and adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
10.CONSIDERATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE INSTALLATION TO LUCY CHAVARRIAS RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding a potential commemorative installation to Lucy Chavarrias.
11.INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Introduce and conduct the first reading of an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.41 (PROHIBITION OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM) TO TITLE 5 OF THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE
2) Direct staff to return with the ordinance for adoption at a subsequent City Council meeting.
12.STATUE COMMISSION FOR WATERMAN’S PLAZA – LORRIN “WHITEY” HARRISON RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the commission of a statue of Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison to be installed at Waterman’s Plaza; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with artist Bill Limebrook.
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5 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 Kelly Reenders)
(City Attorney Patrick Muñoz)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Farmers Market and Craft Fair Every Saturday – La Plaza 2/26/2026 Active Lifestyle – City Sponsored Lunch – Dana Point Community Center 2/28/2026 Monarch Butterfly Habitat Workday – Lantern Bay Park 3/6 – 3/8 Festival of Whales – Parade, Carnival, Concert and more! 3/14/2026 Monarch Butterfly Habitat Workday – Sycamore Creek Trail North 3/21/2026 Bulky Item Day – South Shores Church
3/21/2026 Monarch Butterfly Habitat Workday – Sea Terrace Park
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be March 3, 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 February 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ___________________________________ 2/12/2026
SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK DATE
Agendas are available on the City’s website at www.danapoint.org. In addition, Agenda related materials (including materials, if any, provided to the City Council after the Agenda was posted) may be reviewed in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours or on the website at www.danapoint.org.
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