CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 23, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Bradley J. McGirr, Council Members Anne D. Figueroa and Jerry Holloway (3). Absent: Mayor Carol A. Gamble and Council Member L. Anthony Beall (2). The Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member Figueroa.
1. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager, announced the following:
1.1 HALLOWEEN FAMILY FESTIVAL - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 , 2024, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M., LOCATED AT CENTRAL PARK
1.2 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 , 2024 - CITY HALL CLOSED
1.3 RSM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY UPDATE -TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, FROM 5:00 TO 8:00 P.M., LOCATED AT THE DOVE CANYON GOLF CLUB
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 Pro Tempore McGirr reported Council Member Beall was attending an event this evening on behalf of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), where he serves as the City representative on the TCA Board of Directors.
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr announced that Council Member Beall was accepting an award to the TCA from the Orange County Taxpayers Association at its annual Roses & Radishes event, recognizing the Agencies' commitment to strong fiscal management with its "Early Bond Paydown Program." The program executes a plan for early paydown of bond principal, resulting in future interest savings. Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr congratulated Council Member Beall and the TCA on this significant recognition.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS- None.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Tammy Carone, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, asked if the City Council Member will keep their promise to decline a Council Member seat should they win the election; inquired who will take the Council Member seat depending on the outcome of the election.
Chris McLaughlin, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, spoke regarding election integrity and read aloud his September 11th eComment; shared his thoughts regarding the timeline of a candidate's error and releasing a statement.
Anastasia Surch, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, spoke regarding the City Council's decision to litigate the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) attorney fee issue, after converting to district voting; and expressed her concerns regarding legal expenses for a Council Member's defense.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Figueroa moved, seconded by Council Member Holloway to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Figueroa and Holloway, and Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr (3) None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Mayor Gamble and Council Member Beall (2)
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 MINUTES
Approved the following:
1) October 9, 2024 City Council Special meeting minutes; and 2) October 9, 2024 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
5.3 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 7, 2024 AND OCTOBER 14, 2024
Approved the warrant registers totaling $1,392,009.15.
5.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
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5.5 APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM - REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. C-1-2780 WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE ANTONIO PARKWAY,
AVENIDA DE LAS BANDERAS, AND AVENIDA EMPRESA REGIONAL TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM PROJECT, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET
1) Approved the Letter Agreement amending Master Funding Agreement No. C-1- 2780 with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Antonio Parkway, Avenida de las Banderas, and Avenida Empresa Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Project, and authorized the Public Works Director to sign the Letter Agreement; and
2) Adopted Resolution No. 24-10-09-01 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR THE ANTONIO PARKWAY SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
5.6 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GREENTECH LANDSCAPE, INC.
1) Approved proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc., to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional three years through October 31 , 2027, and to increase the maximum contract amount by $173,420, from $244,847 to $418,267, with the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement, to provide landscape maintenance for city facilities; and
2) Authorized the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the current Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement with Greentech Landscape, Inc.
5.7 AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP
INSTALLATION PROJECT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO TVR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,100 1) Approved the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 American with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Installation Project - Community Development Block Grant (Project); and
2) Found that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 ; and 3) Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder TVR Construction Engineering, LLC of Riverside, California, in the amount of $135,100 and reject all other bids; and
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4) Authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed Public Works Construction Contract.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS - None.
8. CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Chris McLaughlin, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, noted he received public records regarding the CVRA lawsuit and provided his thoughts regarding payment to the plaintiff.
Ryan Argue, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, spoke regarding the speed limit updates and asked what the plans are regarding enforcement.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT - None.
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr announced he hosted cub scouts at City Hall today.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempo re McGirr adjourned the meeting at 7: 19 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, tyovember 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rane~=, ta Margfita, California. ' .....--._......----- ~
PREPARED BY:
BRADLEY~ R, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Approved: November 13, 2024
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