CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 10, 2023
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jerry Holloway, Mayor Pro Tempore Carol A. Gamble, Council Members L. Anthony Beall, Anne D. Figueroa and Bradley J. McGirr (5). Absent: None (0). The Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member Beall.
Staff Present: Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager; Gregory Simonian, City Attorney; Cheryl Kula, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director; Stefanie Turner, Finance Director; Mihaela Kennedy, Captain; Amy Diaz, City Clerk.
Mayor Holloway announced Agenda Item No. 2, Schedule of Future Events will be heard before Agenda Item No. 1, Presentations and Proclamations.
2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
Jennifer Cervantez, City Manager, announced the following:
2.1 FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP- TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, AT 4:00P.M., LOCATED AT CITY HALL IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2.2 SPLASH PAD OPENING DAY- SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023, FROM 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., LOCATED AT CENTRAL PARK,
2.3 FIRE SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023, FROM 6:30-8:00 P.M, LOCATED AT THE . BELL TOWER REGIONAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Holloway announced the following item is postponed to a future meeting:
1.1 PRESENTATION - ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT UPDATE BY APRIL JOSEPHSON
Mayor Holloway and Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble presented the following:
1.2 PROCLAMATION - DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS SEASON FROM MAY
THROUGH AUGUST
1.3 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION- STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM ' - ----------
1) RANCHO VIEJO MONTESSORI SCHOOL- ARTIN SHALCHIYAZDI AND ISMENE
CUNNINGHAM
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2) TRABUCO MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - BRIANNA MUNOZ, ALEKSA
RODRIGUEZ AND OLIVIA WEST
1.4 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION- BUSINESS RECOGNITION TO KD'S DONUTS
1.5 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION- SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM, CIF CHAMPIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS- None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member McGirr moved, seconded by Council Member Figueroa to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 4.1 through 4.5).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Beall, Figueroa, McGirr, Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble, Mayor Holloway (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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 A PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION Approved the following:
1) Proclamation declaring Drowning Prevention Awareness Season from May through August; and
2) Certificates of Recognition for the Student Recognition Program:
a) Rancho Viejo Montessori School -Arlin Shalchiyazdi and lsmene Cunningham b) Trabuco Mesa Elementary School - Brianna Munoz, Aleksa Rodriguez and Olivia West
3) Certificate of Recognition - Business Recognition to KD's Donuts; and 4) Certificates of Recognition to the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Girls Water Polo Team, CIF Champions.
4.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the April 26, 2023 City Council Regular meeting minutes. 2 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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4.4 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED APRIL 24, 2023 AND MAY 1, 2023 Approved the warrant registers totaling $512,192.11.
4.5 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS AND DISASTER RELIEF
APPLICATIONS
Approved and adopted the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CaiOES) Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution No. 23-05-10-01, designating the City Manager, Finance Director, and Assistant to the City Manager as authorized agents when applying for CaiOES and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and disaster assistance.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR- None.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
5.1 FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DETAILING THE PROPOSED USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Mayor Holloway introduced Cheryl Kula, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, who invited Mike Linares, CDBG Consultant, forward to provide a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Holloway opened the item to City Council questions of staff; there was none.
Mayor Holloway opened the public hearing to receive public testimony, seeing no one present to address the City Council; Mayor Holloway closed the public hearing.
Mayor Holloway opened the item to City Council discussion and deliberation; there was none.
Council Member McGirr moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble to approve the following staff recommendation:
Approved and adopted Resolution No. 23-05-10-02 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Beall, Figueroa, McGirr, Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble, Mayor Holloway (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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6. CONTINUED ITEMS- None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO THE
ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEE, FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Mayor Holloway introduced Gregory Simonian, City Attorney, who provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Holloway opened the item to City Council questions of staff.
Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble noted that the City Council all agree and have the upmost confidence and trust in Mrs. Cervantez' judgment and her representation to the City; Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble is proud and grateful to have Mrs. Cervantez as the City Manager.
Council Member Beall echoed Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble's comments. Council Member Beall thanked City Manager Cervantez for another year of a job well done; believes she stands out above all her peers and she keeps the Council up to date of what is going on in the State and because of that, the City runs smoothly.
Council Member Figueroa commended City Manager Cervantez for a wonderful City staff.
Council Member Figueroa shared that the City staff is amazing and does a great job.
Mayor Holloway commended the City staff and City Manager Cervantez.
Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble moved, seconded by Council Member Figueroa to approve the following staff recommendations:
1) Received an oral report; and
2) Pursuant to the minute action taken by the City Council during open session on April 26, 2023, adopted a ratifying Resolution No. 23-05-10-03 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA
MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO
THE ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER, AN
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Beall, Figueroa, McGirr, Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble, Mayor Holloway (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS- None.
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9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Cervantez thanked the City Council for all their kind words and noted it is a pleasure to work with the Council; the best Council in Orange County, if not the State. City Manager Cervantez noted the Council are great stewards of the public trust, finances, and are forward thinking and careful with decision making for the benefit of the residents. City Manager Cervantez thanked the Council for their kind words related to the City staff, they do a tremendous job, and she is happy the Council is supportive of her decisions with the staff as well of the staff and their work. City Manager Cervantez stated it is a pleasure to work with the Council all these years and looks forward to working with them for many more years.
10. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
10.1 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Received Oral Reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:
1) FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES
Council Member Beall reported the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies April 13, 2023 meeting was canceled.
2) ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble reported she attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) meeting held on April 27, 2023. Mayor Pro Tempore Gamble reported the OCFA confirmed an agreement with the Orange County Employees Association at four years at the same increase they gave to Local 3631; and went into Closed Session to discuss the kick off and planning for Fire Chief Brian Fennessey's evaluation.
10.2 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT/COMMENT
Council Member Figueroa congratulated RSM Cares for receiving a check from Kohl's for $30,000 for their food pantry.
Council Member McGirr reported the first annual Bradley Rofer Honor Walk fundraiser turnout was great and commended the Rofer family for a great event.
Mayor Holloway reminded everyone of Prom season and encouraged everyone to drive carefully.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Holloway adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
MAYOR
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Approved: May 24, 2023
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