CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Carol A Gamble, Mayor Pro Tempore Bradley J. McGirr, Council Members L. Anthony Beall, Anne D.
Figueroa and Jerry Holloway (5). Absent: None (0). The Salute to the Flag was led by Jim Clements, with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6024.
Staff Present: Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager; Gregory E. Simonian, City Attorney; Joe Parco, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Stefanie Turner, Finance Director; Mihaela Kennedy, Captain; Amy Diaz, City Clerk.
Mayor Gamble introduced Gregory E. Simonian, City Attorney, who reported that there is a need for taking immediate action on one item of non-agendized business for consideration of a Resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency related to the Airport Fire.
Mayor Gamble moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr, to add an item of New Business as Item No. 7.1 of the agenda, in order to ratify the existence of a local emergency due to the Airport Fire; and that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for immediate action occurred and arose subsequent to the agenda being posted.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Beall, Figueroa, Holloway, Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr and Mayor Gamble (5)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE AIRPORT FIRE
Mayor Gamble introduced City Attorney Simonian, who reported that the City Council would like to receive a presentation from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) before the Director of Emergency Services introduces the agenda item.
Mayor Gamble invited forward Orange County Fire Department Division Chief Cheyne Maule and Orange County Sheriff's Department Captain Mihaela Kennedy, both of whom provided an update on the Airport Fire.
Mayor Gamble opened the item to Council questions of staff. 1 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Holloway shared he is praying for the nine firefighters injured in the Airport Fire; and thanked the first responders for all their work.
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr noted that some recent large fires have one thing in common, not one structure was lost; credited the OCFA and other agencies that cooperated. Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr thanked everyone for their patience during evacuations.
Council Member Figueroa noted that many are asking how they can help during the Airport Fire and noted that the OCFA is asking for Gatorades, and sports drinks to be delivered to the OCFA headquarters in Irvine; thanked Mayor Gamble for her leadership this week, and City staff for all their work; reported Governor Newsom signed a proclamation for a state of emergency for the Airport Fire.
Mayor Gamble expressed gratitude to those that have reached out to offer assistance and to share their experiences. Mayor Gamble acknowledged the following that have reached out: U.S. Representative Young Kim, 71 st District Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez, Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Don Wagner, and Mayors throughout Orange County.
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS - None.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Gamble invited the City Council forward to present the following:
3.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - BUSINESS RECOGNITION TO ADVENTURES
IN ADVERTISING-THE STANLEY GROUP
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Gamble announced the following eComments received:
The Shea Family regarding speeding on Tallon and Cerca.
Chris McLaughlin regarding the Election.
The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Jerry Priscaro, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, expressed his concern regarding the roadway on Antonio Parkway; inquired how many traffic accidents have occurred on Antonio Parkway and Empresa toward Antonio Plaza.
Mike Safranski, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, shared his thoughts regarding 9/11; thanked the OCFA, OCSD and other agencies for their outstanding job on the Airport Fire; and shared his observations regarding the Airport Fire.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Bobby Cox, Dove Canyon resident, remained silent.
Mayor Gamble asked Mr. Cox if the City Council could help him with something.
City Attorney Simonian stated that State Law provides for a time period for a public speaker to speak and address the City Council, if the speaker is not willing to speak then the City Council does not have to indulge in Mr. Cox's silence; the Council can move on and conduct the meeting or choose to observe his apparent request of three minutes of silence.
Mayor Gamble asked Mr. Cox again if the City Council could help him with something.
Mayor Gamble noted that the City Council meeting could no longer be conducted due to Mr.
Cox's disruptive behavior, the meeting has been impeded and cannot continue any further.
Mayor Gamble noted that due to Mr. Cox's disorderly conduct, she hereby orders Mr. Cox to be removed from the meeting.
Mayor Gamble asked Mr. Cox to leave the meeting. Mayor Gamble noted that the meeting will resume once again after Mr. Cox is removed from the Chambers and order can be restored.
Mayor Gamble recessed the City Council meeting at 8:24 p.m. ' Mayor Gamble reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gamble noted that an anonymous eComment was submitted for Agenda Item No. 5.4 regarding e-Bikes.
Council Mermber Figueroa moved, seconded by Council Member Holloway to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.10).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Beall, Figueroa, Holloway, Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr and Mayor Gamble (5)
None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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 Adventures in Advertising-The Stanley Group.
5.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the August 28, 2024 City Council Regular meeting minutes. 4 I
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5.4 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF REGULATED
MOBILITY DEVICES SUCH ASE-BIKES
Adopted Ordinance No. 24-03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 12.08 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OPERATION
OF REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES SUCH ASE-BIKES
5.5 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS (ZCA) 24-001, 24-002, 24-003, 24-004, AND 24-005 TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE 2021-2029 GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT ("HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND REZONING PROJECT")
1) Adopted Ordinance No. 24-04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT ZCA 24-001 AND ZONING CODE MAP AMENDMENT ZCA
24-002 ADDING SECTION 9.03.150 (WORKFORCE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT) AND SECTION 9.03.160 (MIXED-USE DISTRICT) TO CHAPTER
9.03 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS) TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING
AND ZONING) OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND MUL Tl-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS AND AMENDING ZONING CODE CHAPTER 9.03
(ZONING DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS) APPENDIX A (ZONING MAP) 2) Adopted Ordinance No. 24-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT ZCA 24-003 ADDING CHAPTER 9.13 (OBJECTIVE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MUL Tl-FAMILY AND MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT) TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND MUL Tl-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
3) Adopted Ordinance No. 24-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT ZCA 24-004 ADDING NEW SECTION 9.04.175
(TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECTS) AND NEW
CHAPTER 9.14 (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SPECIAL
REGULATIONS) TO TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 4) Adopted Ordinance No. 24-07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT ZCA 24-005 AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTERS 9.01 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 9.03 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND STANDARDS), 9.04 (REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL USES AND
STRUCTURES), 9.05 (SPECIAL REGULATIONS), 9.06 (PARKING), AND
9.08 (ADMINISTRATION) OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR
INTERNAL CONSISTENCY AND TO IMPLEMENT 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT PROGRAMS
5.6 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Adopted Resolution No. 24-09-11-02 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-09-14-01
AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
5.7 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED AUGUST 26, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Approved the warrant registers totaling $373,649.58.
5.8 APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SANTA MARGARITA FORD, INC. FOR A 2024 FORD F150 LIGHTNING XLT ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,923.85
1) Approved a Purchase Order to Santa Margarita Ford, Inc. for a 2024 Ford F150 Lightning XLT Electric Vehicle in the amount of $71,923.85; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to sign the City's standard Purchase Order with Santa Margarita Ford, Inc.
5.9 RESPONSE TO 2023-2024 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT DATED JUNE 20, 2024, ENTITLED, "E-BIKES FRIEND OR FOE"
Authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury relative to the findings and recommendations contained in the June 20, 2024, report entitled, "E-Bikes Friend or Foe".
5.10 CITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Received and filed the report submitted by the City Council's appointed representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT - None.
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Gamble thanked City staff for their work on the Airport Fire.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gamble adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m ., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
PREPARED BY:
Approved: September 25, 2024
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