CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2022
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Anne D.
Figueroa, Mayor Pro Tempore Jerry Holloway, Council Members L. Anthony Beall, Carol A. Gamble and Bradley J. McGirr (5). Absent: None (0). The Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member Gamble.
Staff Present: Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager; Greg Simonian, City Attorney; Brendan Dugan, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Cheryl Kuta, Development Services Director; Stefanie Turner, Finance Director; Mihaela Kennedy, Captain; Amy Diaz, City Clerk.
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS- None.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
Jennifer Cervantez, City Manager, announced the following:
2.1 FLAG DAY- TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 AT 7:40P.M., LOCATED AT THE CIVIC PLAZA City Manager Cervantez invited Blake Miller, Community Services Coordinator, forward to announce the following:
2.2 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, LOCATED AT CENTRAL PARK FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00P.M.:
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022- THE REFLEXX
SUNDAY, JULY 17,2022- YACHTY BY NATURE
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2022- THE FENIANS
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022- THE MIGHTY UNTOUCHABLES
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022- REDNECK RODEO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022- 90s ROCKSHOW
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Gamble moved, seconded by Council Member Beall to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 4.1 through 4. 7).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Beall, Gamble, McGirr, Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway, Mayor Figueroa (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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4.1 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Waived reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
4.2 APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Approved a Certificate of Recognition to Zero Trash RSM.
4.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the following:
1) May 18, 2022 City Council Special meeting minutes; and 2) May 25, 2022 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
4.4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Adopted Resolutions relating to the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election:
1) Resolution No. 22-06-08-01 calls for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
2) Resolution No. 22-06-08-02 requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND TO BE
CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LAWS
REGULATING THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
3) Resolution No. 22-06-08-03 adopts regulations pertaining to Candidates' Statements:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
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4.5 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED MAY 23, 2022 AND MAY 31, 2022 Approved the warrant registers totaling $276,881.52.
4.6 RESOLUTION FOR RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) ELIGIBILITY TO UPDATE STATUS
OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
1) Adopted Resolution No. 22-06-08-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
PROGRAM
2) Directed staff to submit the required Renewed Measure M eligibility submittal documents with the Orange County Transportation Authority.
4. 7 AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
1) Approved an agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services for an amount not to exceed $10,798,259 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed agreement for law enforcement services with the County of Orange.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR- None.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
5.1 ADOPTION OF OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
Mayor Figueroa introduced City Manager Cervantez who invited Stefanie Turner, Finance Director and Brendan Dugan, Public Works Director/City Engineer, all of whom presented a detailed Budget and Capital Improvement overview.
Mayor Figueroa opened the item to Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway inquired regarding the property transfer tax line item noted on page 6 and permanent growth in sales tax revenue from Countywide Pools noted on page 7 of the PowerPoint.
Council Member Gamble inquired regarding the sales tax revenue from Countywide Pools. Council Member Gamble asked if there is any differentiation between online ordering and sales tax when the product is delivered directly to the consumers home; or online ordering and the associated sales tax when the product is shipped to the store located in the City and the consumer chooses to pick up the item from the store.
Mayor Figueroa inquired if Southern California Edison shared any anticipated percentage increases for budget purposes.
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Mayor Figueroa opened the public hearing to receive public testimony, seeing no one C present to address the City Council; Mayor Figueroa closed the public hearing.
Mayor Figueroa opened the item to Council discussion and deliberation.
Council Member Gamble shared that tonight's budget presentation is a culmination of months of work by city staff and multiple meetings by the City Council. Council Member Gamble noted it is a pleasure to work with her Council colleagues and city staff on the budget. Council Member Gamble highlighted that 27 years ago today was her first meeting with LAFCO to discuss cityhood for Rancho Santa Margarita. Council Member Gamble proudly shared the City has a budget surplus and credited city staff, and previous City Council Members and the City residents and businesses.
Mayor Figueroa noted that the outstanding financial health of the City is no accident but rather the work of city staff. Mayor Figueroa thanked her City Council colleagues, staff and residents.
Council Member McGirr moved, seconded by Council Member Gamble to approve the following staff recommendations:
Adopted Resolution No. 22-06-08-05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
Adopted Resolution No. 22-06-08-06 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN CONFORMANCE WITH RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) REQUIREMENTS
Adopted Resolution No. 22-06-08-07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Beall, Gamble, McGirr, Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway, Mayor Figueroa (5)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
6. CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
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7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT FOR JULY 2022 TO DECEMBER 2022 Mayor Figueroa introduced Amy Diaz, City Clerk, who provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Council Member Gamble noted Planning Commissioner Mark McQuaid submitted his resignation on June 2, 2022. Council Member Gamble shared it gives her great pleasure to nominate and appoint Eric Lima to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Figueroa invited Eric Lima forward to address the City Council.
Eric Lima shared it is his pleasure and honor to serve as a Planning Commissioner for the City.
Council Member Gamble nominated and appointed Eric Lima to the Planning Commission to serve an unexpired term from July to December 2022, pursuant to Section 2.03.020 of the Rancho Santa Margarita Municipal Code.
7.2 PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLASSES OF REGULAR EMPLOYMENT,
SALARY RANGES, AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-06-09-09
Mayor Figueroa introduced City Manager Cervantez who provided a brief overview of the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Figueroa opened the item to Council questions of staff.
Council Member Beall noted that the City's financial budget is strong and stable and believes it is a tribute to the great city staff. Council Member Beall noted that the high level of service is done by 25 employees.
Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway noted the raises are not getting any employee to the top benchmark of their position of benchmark cities but rather the average of the cities. Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway thanked all the city staff for their hard work.
Council Member Beall moved, seconded by Council Member Gamble to approve the following staff recommendation:
Approval of Resolution No. 22-06-08-08 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CLASSES OF REGULAR
EMPLOYMENT, SALARY RANGES, AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-06-09-09
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT- None.
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10. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Received Oral Reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:
1) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS OF RANCHO
Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway reported he was not able to attend the Community Associations of Rancho (CAR) meeting held on June 7, 2022. Mayor Pro Tempore Holloway deferred to Brendan Dugan, Public Works Director/City Engineer, who reported he presented the Capital Improvement Program budget presentation to CAR; and there was discussion regarding the Laguna Niguel fire and fire abatement; and Wendy Starks, Principal Planner, spoke regarding the Housing Element.
City Manager Cervantez shared that one of the topics related to the fire is that they are resurrecting the concept of establishing a Fire Safe Council. 2) ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
Council Member Gamble reported she attended Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) meeting held on May 26, 2022. Council Member Gamble reported the OCFA meeting had a fire presentation by the Fire Chief on the Laguna Niguel fire and the shooting in Laguna Hills. Council Member Gamble reported the OCFA reviewed the budget.
Council Member Gamble shared regarding the enhanced Pension Paydown Plan and the total savings from interest not charged to OCFA for the pension obligations is over $46 million dollars. Council Member Gamble reported that the remainder of the meeting was focused on union negotiations and contracts in Closed Session.
Council Member Gamble commended Mayor Figueroa for spear heading a City Fire Seminar on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in response to the fire in Laguna Niguel. 3) ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Mayor Figueroa reported she attended the Orange County Public Library Advisory Board meeting held on May 26, 2022. Mayor Figueroa reported the meeting was a duplicate of the Executive meeting she attended where they reapproved the Orange County Library budget.
10.2 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT/COMMENT
Council Member McGirr provided another report and update on the traffic accident that occurred on Antonio Parkway where a vehicle went over the median that resulted in a head on collision with a 17-year old student, Cruz Melendez, from Trabuco Hills High School. Council Member McGirr shared that Cruz Melendez has a dedicated Go Fund Me page at www.gofundme.com and encouraged anyone to help donate to the family.
Council Member McGirr reported that Kate Sanchez running for the 71 51 Assembly District attended tonight's Council meeting and resides in the City.
Council Member Beall gave a special recognition to Celinda's Cocina Mexicana restaurant owner, Nidal Masri, for hosting a Mexican fiesta for his employees and customers. 6 ~ --
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Mayor Figueroa invited everyone to the second Coffee and Community event being held on Saturday, June 11th from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Pavilions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Figueroa adjourned the meeting at 8:13p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Coun · ambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
PREPARED BY:
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