CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Mayor L. Anthony Beall, Mayor Pro Tempore Anne D. Figueroa, and Council Members Keri Lynn Baert, Jerry Holloway and Bradley J. McGirr (5). Absent: None (0). The Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member McGirr.
1. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS- None.
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa announced that RSM Cares is holding their Food Pantry on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at Pavilions. Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa shared that RSM Cares is in need of dog and pet food and that they have created a QR code available on their website for people to donate an Easter meal for those in need.
Council Member Baert reported she attended a Cal Cities meeting where Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes provided a public safety update and shared key highlights from his presentation.
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Received an Oral Report on the following City Council Committee Assignment:
1) FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Mayor Beall reported that he attended the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Authority (TCA) meeting held on March 1,2, 2026. Mayor Beall reported the TCA approved the 241/91 Express Connector Toll Facility Agreement with the California Department of Transportation.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Beall invited Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa to join him for the following presentations:
3.1 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION - STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM 1) ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - MAX FREEMAN AND PRESS LAMASRICHIE
3.2 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - BUSINESS RECOGNITION TO JESSIE MO'S BAKING CO.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Beall announced the following eComments:
Shawn Gordon regarding landscaping in the City.
Chris McLaughlin regarding President Trump.
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The following individuals addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Rima Nashashibi, OC Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, provided a brief overview of the 2026 Woman and Girls of Orange County Report.
Breanne Boyle, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, expressed her concerns regarding the Mayor in relation to the TCA's 241/91 connector project; shared a history of each Council Member's term.
John Thomas, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, shared his thoughts regarding his opposition to recent public speaker's viewpoints regarding the City and encouraged the Council to fight hard for the community when running for re-election.
Ric Heard, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, encouraged the Council to ignore comments made at recent Council meetings and noted he supports the road improvements on the agenda.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member McGirr 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 Baert, Holloway, McGirr and Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa, Mayor Beall (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 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Approved the following Certificates of Recognition:
1) Student Recognition Program:
a) St. John's Episcopal School - Max Freeman and Press Lamas-Richie; and 2 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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2) Business Recognition to Jessie Mo's Baking Co.
5.3 AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SANTA
MARGARITA PARKWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $987,000
1) Approved the plans and specifications for the Santa Margarita Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
2) Found that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as a Class 1 Existing Facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301; and
3) Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Onyx Paving Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California, in the amount of $987,000, and reject all other bids; and
4) Authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed Public Works Construction Contract.
5.4 AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LOS
ALISOS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $479,000
1) Approved the plans and specifications for the Los Alisos Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
2) Found that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as a Class 1 Existing Facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 ; and
3) Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Onyx Paving Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California, in the amount of $479,000, and reject all other bids; and
4) Authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed Public Works Construction Contract.
5.5 AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $439,900
1) Approved the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Residential Slurry Seal Project; and
2) Found that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as a Class 1 Existing Facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301; and
3) Awarded a Public Works Construction Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Pavement Coatings Co. of Jurupa Valley, California, in the amount of $439,900, and reject all other bids; and
4) Authorized the Mayor to execute the proposed Public Works Construction Contract. 3 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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5.6 APPROVAL OF THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO
SANTA MARGARITA AND RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA LANDSCAPE AND
RECREATION CORPORATION (SAMLARC) FOR THE VETERANS MONUMENT
PROJECT
1) Approved Easement Agreement for the Veterans Monument Project; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the Easement Agreement.
5.7 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTING FOR 2025
Received and filed the General Plan Annual Progress Reporting for 2025.
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 individual addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Breanne Boyle, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, shared her thoughts regarding a public speaker.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT - None.
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Holloway thanked the first responders for everything they do every day.
Council Member Baert reminded residents that the San Francisco Solano Catholic Church and the Orange County United Way are offering free tax preparation services for eligible residents.
Council Member Baert noted that RSM Cares needs help especially from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and encouraged residents to help if they are able.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beall adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California. 4 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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Approved: April 8, 2026
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