CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 27, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Carol A.
Gamble, Mayor Pro Tempore Bradley J. McGirr, Council Members Anne D. Figueroa and Jerry Holloway (4). Absent: Council Member L. Anthony Beall (1). The Salute to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop 818.
Staff Present: Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager; Gregory E. Simonian, City Attorney; Cheryl Kuta, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director; Stefanie Turner, Finance Director; Mihaela Kennedy, Captain; Amy Diaz, City Clerk.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS - None.
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS - None.
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Received an Oral Report on the following City Council Committee Assignment:
1) FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES
Mayor Gamble announced that Council Member Beall was absent tonight and would provide a report on the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies meeting at the next Council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Gamble and Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr presented the following:
3.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - BUSINESS RECOGNITION TO RSM COMPLETE
AUTO CARE & TRANSMISSION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gamble announced the following eComments received:
Kathryn O'Brien, regarding the Boys and Girls Club.
Lisa Toyosaki, regarding the Boys and Girls Club.
Richard Wilbur, regarding striping on Shadow Rock Lane. 1 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Ethan Murray, Representative with Senator Blakespear's Office, provided a brief legislative update and announced Senator Blakespear will be hosting a Women's Surf Day event located at San Onofre on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr asked Mr. Murray to share with Senator Blakespear that he hopes she will support Assembly Bill 1990, regarding retail theft.
Nicole Watson, Incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, shared her deep gratitude and appreciation to the City Council for the last twelve years of partnership, noted that in 2023 the RSM branch had a daily attendance of 60 youth with 241 active memberships, and shared regarding the club's youth programs. Ms. Watson noted that the club is thankful for the open dialog with the City Manager and is committed to working hand in hand with the city to ensure the best outcome for our city and its youth.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Holloway moved, seconded by Council Member Figueroa to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.6).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Figueroa, Holloway, Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr and Mayor Gamble (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Council Member Beall (1)
5.1 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.
5.2 APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Approved a Certificate of Recognition for a Business Recognition to RSM Complete Auto Care & Transmission.
5.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the March 13, 2024 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
5.4 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED MARCH 11, 2024 AND MARCH 18, 2024
Approved the warrant registers totaling $1,354,858.78.
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5.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024
Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of February 2024.
5.6 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND FINAL DESIGN FOR E/B SANTA MARGARITA
PARKWAY BRIDGE AND ANTONIO PARKWAY BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PROJECT
1) Approved proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional two years through December 13, 2026, to increase the Maximum Contract Amount by $78,120, from $192,954 to $271,074, in order to provide additional surveying, environmental review, permitting, final design, and as-needed contingency, for the E/B Santa Margarita Parkway Bridge and Antonio Parkway Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project; and
2) Authorized the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the current Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM
Mayor Gamble introduced City Manager Cervantez who invited Laura Lopez, Assistant to the City Manager/Public Information Officer/Emergency Services Coordinator, who Emergency Services Coordinator Lopez invited Jim Clements, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor, to provide an overview of the PowerPoint presentation.
The City Council participated in a CERT activity with Orange County Fire Authority Captain Jeremy Vallone.
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr inquired how and when to sign up for the CERT program.
Emergency Services Coordinator Lopez shared that the next CERT class will be held on August 22, 2024, and information can be found on the City's newsflash.
Mayor Gamble shared that her sister-in-law started the CERT program in Orange County.
Mayor Gamble noted that this is an important program and is invaluable training. Mayor Gamble thanked Mr. Clements for volunteering his time on the program.
The City Council received and filed the presentation.
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7.2 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGESS REPORTING FOR 2023
Mayor Gamble introduced Cheryl Kuta, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, who provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Gamble opened the item to Council questions of staff.
Council Member Figueroa inquired if there are any statewide updates on the housing elements that were implemented throughout the state.
Mayor Gamble referenced projects on the Local Circulation System on page 6 of the staff report; inquired when the multi-agency jurisdictional effort to synchronize traffic signals on Santa Margarita Parkway/Portola Parkway from Plano Trabuco Road to Bake Parkway project will be going out to bid.
City Manager Cervantez noted staff will report on the project at the next meeting.
The City Council received and filed the report.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
10.1 RECYCLE FROM HOME PROGRAM UPDATE
Mayor Gamble introduced City Manager Cervantez who provided a brief overview of the Recycle from Home Program.
City Manager Cervantez reported that last year the City allowed the implementation of a Recycle from Home Program; since it was implemented last year, there have been 608 residents that have signed up for the program; the company have made 895 pickups; processed 2,402 bags of recyclables, which represents 15,490 pounds of recyclable materials; the total amount of payments to the residents that they were able to recoup collectively was $15,367. City Manager Cervantez noted that in 2024 there were changes to the law regarding the California Redemption Value (CRV) that now allow for large juice containers and beverages with some alcohol content to be recycled and redeemed for CRV. City Manager Cervantez encouraged residents to sign up for the program and noted that information can be found on the City's website; stated it is a private program which received authorization from the City and Cal Recycle to be able to offer the program to the residents.
The City Council received and filed the oral report.
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Gamble introduced to the community a new Battalion Chief from the Orange County Fire Authority from Westminster, Lee Cabrera.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gamble adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
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Approved: Aprii 10, 2024