CITY OF DANA POINT
AGENDA
Location: Dana Point Community Center Gym, 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, CA 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 26-05
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
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
• Youth Board Presentation – Los Angelitos Orphanage
• Certificate of Recognition – Kristen Nelson, R.H. Dana Principal
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
At this time, the City Clerk will read the title(s) of the ordinance(s) listed on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
TUESDAY
JUNE 2, 2026
6:00 P.M.
City of Dana Point
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026
2 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. STATE OF THE CITY - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 29, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
3. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, MAY 5, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 13, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the minutes.
5. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Claims and Demands.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report from April, 2026.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UPDATED SPEED
LIMITS ON SEVERAL CITY ROADWAYS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council hold a second reading and adopt an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 12.16.010, ESTABLISHING
UPDATED SPEED LIMITS FOR PORTIONS OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, NIGUEL ROAD
AND SELVA ROAD IN THE CITY OF DANA POINT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026
3 8. CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT PLAN POLICY (TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the report.
9. CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 TO FILL THREE CITY COUNCIL SEATS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 2 AND 3
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions entitled:
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; and
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and
3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE’S STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
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.
City of Dana Point
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026
4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CDP25-0014 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,686 SQUARE FOOT, ONE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH A 518 SQUARE FOOT, ATTACHED GARAGE, SPA, AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 33951
NAUTICUS ISLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Review and adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Coastal Development Permit CDP25-0014 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 APPROVE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CDP25-0014 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,686 SQUARE FOOT, ONE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH A 518 SQUARE FOOT, ATTACHED GARAGE, SPA, AIR
CONDITIONING UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 33951 NAUTICUS ISLE
11.VACANCY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council hold a public hearing regarding the City’s vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per Gov. Code § 3502.3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.CITY COUNCIL POLICIES – COUNCIL MEETING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION AND PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt City Council Policies No. 120 and 121 and delete City Council Policy 119.
NEW BUSINESS
13.FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 (FY27) BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, FY27 BUDGET CALENDAR, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FY27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND
ADOPTION OF A SALARY RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Approve the Budget Adjustments Outlined in this report; and, 2) Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Calendar; and City of Dana Point
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026
5 3) Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; and 4) 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.
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 06/03/2026 AI for Business Workshop – Community Center
06/05/2026 Movies in the Park: Goat – Dana Crest Park
06/12/2026 Movies in the Park: Elio - Sunset Park
06/19/2026 Movies in the Park: Cars - Del Obispo Park (Mustang Baseball Field) 06/26/2026 Movies in the Park: Zootopia 2 - Sea Terrace Park 06/27-06/28 Doheny Surf and Art Festival - Doheny State Beach
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be June 16, 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 May 28, 2026, at 5:30 P.M ___________________________________ 5/28/2026
SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK DATE
City of Dana Point
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 2, 2026
6 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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REQUIRE A DISABILITY-RELATED MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING, INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES, MAY REQUEST SUCH MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION FROM THE CITY CLERK AT (949) 248-3500.
NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.