CITY OF DANA POINT
CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY
REGULAR JULY 7, 2026
MEETING 4:30 P.M. Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Regular Business
MINUTES
Location: City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point, CA 92629 Next City Council Ordinance No. 26-06
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 4:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, 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; Jeff Rosaler, Assistant City Manager; Shayna Sharke, City Clerk; Patrick Munoz, City Attorney; Sea Shelton, Director of Administrative Services; Captain Frank Gonzalez; Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Jonathan Lightfoot, Director of Community Development; Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Jaimie To, Economic Development & Housing Manager; Ryan Haworth, Deputy City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2), (3 cases) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LITIGATION STRATEGY REVIEW INCLUDING POTENTIAL DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING EXISTING LITIGATION, Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1), (11 cases)
a. City of Dana Point v. Sunshine Group LLC (Seaside Inn), Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017- 00915900
b. Concerned Residents of Dana Point vs. City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 2019- 01117892
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c. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point Trail, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2021-01219668
d. Mitchell Carr vs. City of Dana Point, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No 30- 2018-00970749
e. City of Dana Point v. Paul Frederic Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2022-01301502
f. ST Apartments vs. City of Dana Point; Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2024- 01397922
g. California Housing Defense Fund, et al, v City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025-01483327
h. Travis Mellem v. City of Dana Point, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2025- 01476752
i. Center For Natural Lands Management v City of Dana Point (CEQA), Orange County Superior Court Case No: 30-2025-01524239
i. City of Dana Point v. California Coastal Commission, Orange County Superior Court Case No 30-2026-01558283
k. City of Dana Point v. SND, L.P., et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026- 01570223
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Government Code § 54957 Title: City Manager
City Attorney
Mayor Gabbard recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 4:33 P.M. 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 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Patrick Munoz stated there was nothing to report out from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Federico. 2 City of Dana Point
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
There were no Ordinance Titles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR PRO TEM FROST, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
The motion carried by the following 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, JUNE 16, 2026
APPROVED THE MINUTES.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 8, 2026
RECEIVED AND FILED THE MINUTES.
4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECEIVED AND FILED THE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
a 5. TREASURER'S REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED THE TREASURER'S REPORT FROM MAY, 2026.
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC
CONSULTING SERVICES, INCORPORATED FOR SYSTEM ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR
FUNICULAR PROJECT SCOPING
THE CITY COUNCIL:
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1) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
FOR SYSTEM ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR FUNICULAR PROJECT SCOPING, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT; and
2) APPROVED THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MEASURE M2
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN UP FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND APPROVING A LOCAL 20% MATCH
THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-07-07-01 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT AUTHORIZING
AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER I GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY PROJECTS;
2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; 3) AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE CITY OF DANA POINT TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 1 GRANT PROGRAM FOR FULL CAPTURE TRASH WATER QUALITY BMP IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT; and
4) ESTABLISHED A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT ENTITLED "FULL CAPTURE TRASH WATER QUALITY BMP IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT"(CIP #1384) AND APPROVED THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS.
8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE SOLID
WASTE HANDLING AGREEMENT AND THE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF
TEMPORARY WASTE WITH CR&R INCORPORATED TO ALIGN RATES WITH COUNTY
WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 26-07-07-02 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, APPROVING
THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANA POINT
AND CR&R INCORPORATED FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AND THE COLLECTION AND HANDLING OF TEMPORARY WASTE; and
2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT. 4 City of Dana Point
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anne Eubanks (Dana Point Boaters Association) spoke regarding Dana Point Harbor leases and slip Lisa H. (San Clemente) spoke regarding the Dana Point Harbor, expressing concerns about proposed changes and reduced public parking.
Mary Herron (Dana Point) spoke regarding the County's handling and transparency of legal issues and leases.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 2026 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Ray Oropeza, Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided a Staff Report.
Mayor Gabbard opened the Public Hearing at 6:16 P.M.
One Public Comment was received via email.
Mayor Gabbard closed the Public Hearing at 6:16 P.M.
Discussion ensued.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FEDERICO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VILLAR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-07-07-03 CONFIRMING THE
COST REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT COSTS ON THE REGULAR TAX BILL, ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE COST OF WEED ABATEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION ON THE REGULAR TAX BILL
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Federico, Frost, Villar, Gabbard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pagano
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. POLICE SERVICES COMMUNITY UPDATE
Captain Frank Gonzalez provided a Staff Report.
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Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE REPORT.
NEW BUSINESS
11. INTRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Jeff Rosaler, Assistant City Manager, provided a Staff Report.
Discussion ensued.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED THE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND DIRECTED STAFF TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE 2 (SHORT TERM) AND TO BEGIN PHASE 3 (INTERMEDIATE) ACTIONS CONSISTENT WITH STRATEGIC GOAL 3, OBJECTIVE 3.2.
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 thanked City Staff for their efforts on the World Cup Watch Party.
Mayor Pro Tem Frost stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and spoke regarding the quarterly performance reviews conducted for the City Manager. He commended City Manager, Kelly Reenders, and City Attorney, Patrick Muñoz, for the work they are doing.
Mayor Gabbard stated that he has turned in his list of meetings and agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Frost regarding the quality work being done by Kelly Reenders and Patrick Munoz. He also announced upcoming events around Dana Point.
STAFF REPORTS
Kelly Reenders, City Manager, thanked Jonathan Lightfoot, Community Development Director, and staff for their efforts in organizing the World Cup Watch Party. She also thanked Jeff Rosaler, Assistant City Manager, and staff for their work on the Development Improvement Plan and congratulated Shayna Sharke, City Clerk, on receiving her Master Municipal Clerk Certification.
Patrick Munoz, City Attorney, had nothing to report.
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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 July 21, 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, CI
APPROVED AT THE MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026.
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Meetings attended since June 17, 2026
Mayor Gabbard
06/18/2026 OCMVCD Board Meeting
06/18/2026 Dana Wharf Meet the Fleet Event
06/22/2026 Monarch Beach Master HOA
06/23/2026 Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting
06/24/2026 Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Meeting
06/24/2026 ACCOC Golden Hub Awards
06/25/2026 OCCOG Board of Directors Meeting
06/25/2026 USA vs. Turkey Match
06/29/2026 USMNT Sendoff
06/29/2026 Monarch Beach Promenade Lunch with Robert O' Hill 06/30/2026 CALCOG Board Meeting
07/01/2026 SCAG Executive Committee Meeting
07/02/2026 SCAG CEHD Meeting
07/02/2026 SCAG Regional Council Meeting
07/02/2026 Liberty Tree Installation
07/06/2026 World Cup Watch Party
Mayor Pro Tem Frost
04/23/2026 ACC/OC Legislative Committee
04/23/2026 OCFA
04/29/2026
05/07/2026 Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
05/14/2026
05/14/2026 City Selection Committee
05/28/2026 ACC/OC Legislation Committee
06/02/2026
ana Paint Chamber of Commerce
06/04/2026
06/11/2026 OCHCD - Tenant Interviews
06/24/2026 TCA
06/25/2026 ACC/OC Legislative Committee
06/30/2026 REDO MARKET
07/02/2026 Liberty Tree Installation
Council Member Pagano
Council Member Federico
06/17/2026 OCTA Exec Briefing
06/17/2026 ACC-OC Exec Committee
06/18/2026 OCTA Finance Committee
06/19/2026 Legal Subcommittee
06/22/2026 OCTA Board Meeting
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06/24/2026 ACC-OC Golden Hub Awards
06/30/2026 Redo Market Planning Meeting
07/01/2026 Legal Subcommittee
06/06/2026 OCTA Exec Committee
Council Member Michael Villar
:07/02/2026 Liberty Tree Installation
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