CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 8, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 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 Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
Jennifer Cervantez, City Manager, announced the following:
1.1 RSM CHAMBER ROUNDTABLE LUNCHEON WITH THE MAYOR - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M., LOCATED AT ALZA ITALIAN
KITCHEN
1.2 PIZZA WITH PATROL - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026, FROM 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., LOCATED AT SGT. PEPPERONI'S PIZZA
1.3 SPLASH PAD OPENS - SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M., LOCATED AT
CENTRAL PARK
1.4 BUDGET WORKSHOP - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M., LOCATED AT
CITY HALL IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member McGirr announced he participated in Zero Trash on Saturday, April 4, 2026; reported he spoke at the "Easter in the Park" event held by the Bridge Church at Central Park and participated in honoring Sheri Lex at the event. He announced he represented the City, alongside Council Member Baert, at the South Orange County Economic Coalition event and spoke on the City's economic status; shared he was invited to participate in Fire Ops hosted by the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Local 3631 and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), held in honor of Firefighter Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner.
Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa thanked the veterans for meeting with staff to discuss the last details of the veteran's monument.
Council Member Baert thanked RSM Cares for hosting a reception for RSM Intermediate students artwork; shared a brief update on her role with the Community Services Policy Committee for the League of California Cities; congratulated Mission Viejo Animal Care for being recognized by the National Animal Care and Control Association with a "2026 1 City of Rancho Santa Margarita
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Outstanding Animal Care and Control Award"; announced the City will be hosting a free Compost Giveaway from April 17' through April 30*h located at the City Hall parking lot; and reminded residents regarding street sweeping days. ...:
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Received an Oral Report on the following City Council Committee Assignment:
1) ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
Council Member McGirr reported he attended the OCFA meeting held on March 26, 2026. Council Member McGirr reported the OCFA approved the Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association to transfer administration of health reimbursement funds; approved an appointment to the Senior Fire Helicopter Technician Role; engaged in Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Beall invited Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Deputy Dornbush forward to present the following:
3.1 PRESENTATION - CHILD SAFETY UPDATE BY RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
POLICE SERVICES DEPUTY DORNBUSH
Mayor Beall invited April Josephson, City Representative with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, forward to present the following:
3.2 PRESENTATION - ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT REPORT BY APRIL JOSEPHSON, CITY REPRESENTATIVE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Beall announced the following eComment:
Angela Teresa Lawrence regarding condition of traffic light poles in the City.
The following individual addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
Jackie Martin, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, shared her thoughts regarding the limits of the City Council's authority and control over the City.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa moved, seconded by Council Member McGirr to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.7).
The motion was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Baert, Holloway, McGirr and Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa, Mayor Beall (5)
NOES: 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 MINUTES
Approved the following:
1) March 11, 2026 City Council Regular meeting minutes; and 2) March 25, 2026 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
5.3 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED MARCH 9, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2026
Approved the warrant registers totaling $2, 152, 119.37.
5.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
Received and filed the Investment Report for the month of February 2026.
5.5 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 1) Conducted the annual review of the City's Statement of Investment Policy; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 26-04-08-01 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CITY TREASURER
5.6 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP INSTALLATION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROJECT
1) Accepted the improvements for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Installation - Community Development Block Grant Project (Project); and
2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Orange Recorder's Office within fifteen (15) calendar days, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code; and
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3) Authorized the retention monies to be released thirty-five (35) days after the Date of Recordation of the Notice of Completion, if all Stop Notices have been resolved and all potential claims are settled
5.7 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL CONCRETE
REPAIR PROJECT
1) Accepted the improvements for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Concrete Repair Project; and
2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Orange Recorder's Office within fifteen (15) calendar days, as required by Section 9204 of the California Civil Code; and
3) Authorized the retention monies to be released thirty-five (35) days after the Date of Recordation of the Notice of Completion, if all Stop Notices have been resolved and all potential claims are settled.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS - None.
CONTINUED ITEMS - None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual addressed the Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council:
John Thomas, City of Rancho Santa Margarita resident, expressed his appreciation to the City Council and noted he is pleased with the Transportation Corridor Agency's 241/91 Express Connector project.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT - None.
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Holloway thanked staff regarding their work relating to food vendors.
Council Member McGirr shared again that he spoke at the "Easter in the Park" event held by the Bridge Church at Central Park and participated in honoring Sheri Lex at the event. Council Member McGirr noted all the programs that RSM Cares is involved with in the community.
Mayor Beall shared his thoughts in response to some of the public comments shared this evening, regarding public safety, fire prevention, and noted he is proud to represent everyone in the City.
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12. CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The City Council convened in Closed Session, in the City Council Conference Room or Emergency Operations Center Conference Room, City Hall, to consider the following matters:
12.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Public Employee Title: City Manager - Annual Performance Evaluation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM - None.
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM OR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 7:54 p.m., to consider the matters listed above.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City Council reconvened in regular session at 10:10 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Beall announced there was no reportable action taken as a result of the Closed Session item listed above.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beall adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Tom Beall
. ANTHONY BEALL, MAYO
PREPARED BY:
ume Dice
AMY DIAZ, CITY CLERK
Approved: April 22, 2026
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