CITY OF DANA POINT
LIFO
CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY
REGULAR JUNE 2, 2026
MEETING 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Location: Dana Point Community Center Gym, 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, CA 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 26-05
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 6:00 P.M. in the Dana Point Community Center Gym, 34052 Del Obispo, 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
Michael Villar, Council Member
Captain Frank Gonzalez; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Jonathan Lightfoot, Director of Community Development; Garrett Wank, Associate Planner; Matthew Kunk, Deputy Public Works Director; Kurth Nelson, Planning Manager; Brandy Boka, Senior Civil Engineer; Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Pagano.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Youth Board Presentation - Los Angelitos Orphanage
Mayor Gabbard and Dana Point Youth Board members Jack Louer, Gwen Holman, and Laura Jia presented a $4,000 check to the Los Angelitos Orphanage as their end-of-year donation.
Certificate of Recognition - Kristen Nelson, R.H. Dana Principal Mayor Gabbard presented a Certificate of Recognition to Kristen Nelson, Principal of R.H. Dana, in recognition of her retirement and her years of dedicated service and accomplishments.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
City Clerk, Shayna Sharke, read one (1) Ordinance title.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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. STATE OF THE CITY - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 29, 2026 APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, MAY 5, 2026
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 13, 2026
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
5. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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6. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT FROM APRIL, 2026.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UPDATED SPEED
LIMITS ON SEVERAL CITY ROADWAYS
HELD A SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE 26-05 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
8. CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT PLAN POLICY (TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY)
RECEIVED AND FILED 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
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-06-02-01 ENTITLED:
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) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-06-02-02 ENTITLED:
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) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-06-02-03 ENTITLED:
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.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matt Najera, coach of the Tsunami 12U Youth Baseball Team, had each player introduce themselves to the City Council, provided information about the team, and requested financial assistance for the team to attend a national tournament at Cooperstown All Star Village.
Trish Sweeney (Laguna Beach) voiced concerns regarding Providence Mission Hospital's planned! closure of Laguna Beach's emergency room and the elimination of acute care services.
Jena Minnick-Bull (San Clemente) provided information regarding the South Coast Conservatory's 2026 Summer Festivals and invited the public and City Council to attend at Capistrano Valley High School.
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
Garrett Wank, Associate Planner, and Jonathan Lightfoot, Director of Community Development, provided a Staff Report.
Mayor Gabbard opened the Public Hearing at 6:36 P.M.
Laurie Smith (Appellant) provided testimony in support of her appeal.
Scott Hudgins (Applicant's Representative) provided testimony in support of the project.
Laurie Smith (Appellant) provided a rebuttal in support of her appeal.
Mayor Gabbard closed the Public Hearing at 6:54 P.M.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PAGANO, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-06-02-04 DENYING THE APPEAL AND* UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE COASTAL i 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 4 City of Dana Point
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CONDITIONING UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 33951 NAUTICUS ISLE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. VACANCY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Alton Spornick, Management Analyst, provided a Staff Report.
Mayor Gabbard opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 P.M.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Gabbard closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 P.M.
Brief discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE REPORT.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. CITY COUNCIL POLICIES - COUNCIL MEETING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION AND PUBLIC
ARTICIPATION
Shayna Sharke, City Clerk, provided a Staff Report.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT CITY COUNCIL POLICIES NO. 120 AND 121 AND DELETE CITY COUNCIL POLICY 119.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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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
Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services, provided a Staff Report.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PAGANO, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS REPORT; and, 2) APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET CALENDAR; and 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-06-02-05 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 RESOLUTION 26-06-02-06 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR REPRESENTED AND NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Pagano, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED 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 commended Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services, for her work on the budget.
Council Member Pagano stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Frost stated that he will turn in his list of meetings and thanked Captain Frank Gonzalez for his interactions with residents regarding the northern part of town.
Mayor Gabbard stated that he has turned in his list of meetings, spoke about his trip to Sorrento, Italy, where he met with the Extraordinary Commissioner, and mentioned upcoming events around Dana Point. 6 city of Dana Poin
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STAFF REPORTS
Kelly Reenders, City Manager, had nothing to report.
Jennifer Farrell, Deputy City Attorney, had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Gabbard adjourned the meeting at 7:26 P.M. He announced that 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.
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SHAYNA SHARKE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2026.
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Meetings attended since May 20, 2026
Mayor Gabbard
05/06/2026 SCAG Regional Conference - Palm Desert
05/07/2026 SCAG Regional Conference - Palm Desert
05/08/2026 SCAG Regional Conference - Palm Desert
05/07/2026
05/21/2026
05/25/2026
05/27/2026
05/28/2026
05/28/2026 ULi for Sale Busing Local product Council Presentation 05/28/2026
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
05/29/2026 Meeting with David Davidson and Prime Group Investors Regarding Strand Hotel 06/02/2026 Niguel Shores Men's Club Breakfast with Assembly Member Dixon Mayor Pro Tem Frost
Council Member Pagano
05/24/2026 Memorial Day Event
06/01/2026 CASA BOD Meeting
Council Member Federico
05/06/2026 OCTA Exec Briefing
05/11/2026 OCTA Board
05/12/2026 Meeting with OCTA CEO
05/13/2026 Meeting with South Cove HOA Board
05/20/2026 ACC-OC Board
05/21/2026 OCTA Exec Briefing
05/26/2026 OCTA Board
06/01/2026 OCTA Executive committee
Council Member Michael Villar
05/19/2026 San Juan Hills HS Awards Night
05/29/2026 Palisade Elementary School Friday Flag Ceremony 8