CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 14, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor L. Anthony Beall, Mayor Pro Tempore Bradley J. McGirr, and Council Members Keri Lynn Baert, Anne D.
Figueroa and Jerry Holloway (5). Absent: None (0). The Salute to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr.
1. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
Jennifer Cervantez, City Manager, announced the following:
1.1 E-BIKE AND BICYCLE SAFETY CLASS - SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025, FROM 10:00 AM. TO 12:30 P.M., LOCATED AT RSM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
1.2 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025-CITY HALL CLOSED
1.3 FIRE PREVENTION COMMUNITY MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, FROM 4:00 TO 6:30 P.M., LOCATED AT THE BELL TOWER REGIONAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
1.4 COMPOST EVENT - FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025,
LOCATED AT THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr thanked everyone that attended the 2025 Bradley Refer Foundation Honor Walk held on Saturday, April 27, 2025, located at the RSM Lake.
Council Member Baert reminded everyone that RSM Cares is hosting an Exhibit of Artwork created by students from RSM Intermediate which is displayed at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center through May 23rd . Council Member Baert announced that the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority will be at the "Heroes Supporting Heroes" event on May 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., located at Wood Ranch. Council Member Baert announced she attended the Boys and Girls Club Reading Awards.
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS - None.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Beall and Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr presented the following:
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3.1 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION - STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM 1) ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CAMERON KARTES AND SOLANA CUENCA
3.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT "2024 DEPUTY OF THE YEAR" RECIPIENT, DEPUTY BRIAN
BURTZLAFF
3.3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY THROUGH AUGUST AS "DROWNING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS" SEASON
3.4 PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 18-24, 2025
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Beall announced the following eComment:
Chris McLaughlin regarding the Toll Roads.
The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Rhonda Reardon introduced the ASB leadership teaching staff at RSM Christian School.
Tyler Grey, RSM Christian School student and member of the 8th Grade ASB team, introduced the ASB members in attendance and stated he appreciated the opportunity to visit City Hall and learn about local government.
Bailey Baldwin, RSM Christian School student and member of the 8th Grade ASB team, shared she has attended RSM Christian school for 3 years, expressed her appreciation on how safe and secure the community is, thanked the City Council for making wise decisions and doing great things for the City.
Kristy Acuna, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, shared her concerns regarding the Boys and Girls Club, inquired how the space will be utilized, and addressed video recording the City Council meetings.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr moved, seconded by Council Member Figueroa to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 5.1 through 5. 7).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Baert,
Mayor Beall (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN:. None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Figueroa, Holloway, and Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr,
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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 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND PROCLAMATIONS Approved the following:
1) Certificates of Recognition - Student Recognition Program:
a) Robinson Elementary School - Cameron Kartes and Solana Cuenca 2)-- Certificate of-Commendation to Orange County Sheriff's Department "2024 Deputy of the Year" recipient, Deputy Brian Burtzlaff; and
3) Proclamation declaring May through August as "Drowning Prevention and Awareness" season; and
4) Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".
5.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the April 23, 2025 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
5.4 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED APRIL 21, 2025 THROUGH MAY 5, 2025
Approved the warrant registers totaling $762,655.44.
5.5 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH YUNEX, LLC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
1) Approved proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC., to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional three years through August 9, 2028, and to increase the maximum contract amount by $475,065, from $430,560 to $905,625, with the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement, to provide for traffic signal and safety lighting maintenance services; and
2) Authorized the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the current Maintenance Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC.
5.6 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DYNAMIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR CITY HALL, THE BELL
TOWER REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER, AND CENTRAL PARK SPLASH PAD 1) Approved proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Janitorial Services Agreement with Dynamic Building Maintenance, Inc., to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional two years through July 12, 2027, and to increase the maximum contract amount by $147,750.00, from $196,274.65 to $344,024.65, with the same terms 3 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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and conditions as set forth in the Agreement, to provide for janitorial services for 1-1 City Hall, the Bell Tower Regional Community Center, and Central Park Splash I: j Pad; and
2) Authorized the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the current Janitorial Services Agreement with Dynamic Building Maintenance, Inc.
5.7 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Rancho Santa Margarita.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6.1 DRAFT 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, INCLUDING THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN DETAILING THE PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, THE 2025-2029 REGIONAL
ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING, AND AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Mayor Beall introduced Cheryl Kuta, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, who invited Mike Linares, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consultant, to provide a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Beall opened the item to questions of staff.
Council Member Figueroa asked Mr. Linares to provide a brief overview of the minor home repair program guidelines and how residents can apply.
Mayor Beall opened the public hearing.
Mayor Beall announced the following eComment:
Chris McLaughlin regarding Agenda Item No. 6.1.
Mayor Beall invited the following individual forward to address the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Anna Conti, CEO of Families Assistance Ministries, requested to continue to provide services to low-income residents.
Mayor Beall opened the item to Council discussion and deliberation.
Council Member Holloway recognized the hard work that went into the thorough and l ' complete document and expressed his support for the item. _J 4 1
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11. Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr provided an overview of the organizations that will be receiving CDBG funds, Families Assistance Ministries, Age Well Senior Services and RSM Cares.
Council Member Figueroa thanked CDBG Consultant Linares and committee members that spent the time evaluating the proposals.
Council Member Baert thanked Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kuta and CDBG Consultant Linares for a detailed report; provided statistics and noted there is a need in the community, thanked the committee for allocating the funds appropriately with the grant funds provided.
Mayor Beall echoed the gratitude expressed by all of his council c.o,lleagues and for everyone that participated in the process and bringing the report before the Council tonight. • ' >
Mayor Beall moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr to approve the following staff recommendation:
Adopted Resolution No. 25-05-14-01 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, INCLUDING THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROVAL OF THE 2025- 2029 REGIONAL ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Baert, Figueroa, Holloway, and Mayor Pro Tempore McGirr, Mayor Beall (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
NEW BUSINESS - None.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - None.
MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Figueroa reminded everyone to support the "Heroes Supporting Heroes" event tomorrow night at Wood Ranch in support of the Special Olympics. 5 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beall adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif~ -----.!.---b-+-_'¥"---==--"""-'...-e.,._-----
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