CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 2026
07:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Location:
Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall, Council Chambers
22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688 Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a "Speaker Request Form" available at the side table. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the calling to order of the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter.
Per Council Policy 4.4, the Public Comments Period on items not on the agenda but within the City Council's subject matter jurisdiction shall not exceed (30) thirty minutes, and shall be divided into two equal segments on the regular meeting agenda, not to exceed 15 minutes each. Members of the public shall have three (3) minutes to speak during this comment period, however, a member of the public addressing the City Council on an issue within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council during the first segment of the Public Comments Period is prohibited from addressing the City Council on the same issue during the second segment of the Public Comments period. Additionally, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on any matter not on the Agenda.
If you are commenting on a scheduled agenda Item, your comments will be heard during the time that the item is scheduled on the Agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Beall, L. Anthony, Mayor
Figueroa, Anne D., Mayor Pro Tempore
Baert, Keri Lynn, Council Member
Holloway, Jerry, Council Member
McGirr, Bradley J., Council Member
1. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS
1.1 VETERANS MONUMENT UNVEILING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY – SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M.; FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE AND BURNING CEREMONY TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW, LOCATED AT THE CIVIC PLAZA
1.2 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, LOCATED AT CENTRAL PARK FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.:
SUNDAY, JULY 12 - THE REFLEXX
SUNDAY, JULY 19 - PISTOL BLONDE
SUNDAY, JULY 26 - WAYWARD SONS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - SEGA COUNTRYSIDE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 - 90s ROCKSHOW
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 - TYPICAL GYPSYS AND DIEGO'S GARAGE (STARTS AT 4:00 P.M.)
2. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENT/REPORTS
2.1 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
2.2 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive Oral Reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:
1)
FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Mayor Beall) – May 14, 2026 Meeting 2)
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (Council Member McGirr) – May 28, 2026 Meeting 3)
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (Mayor Pro Tempore Figueroa) – May 28, 2026 Meeting
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION – STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM 1)
TRABUCO MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – AUSTIN PRELLWITZ
3.2 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION – COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CLASS #5 MEMBERS
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person and a time limit of fifteen minutes for this segment of the Public Comments portion of the Agenda.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Council Member, staff or a member of the public, requests a separate action on a specific item on the Consent Calendar.)
5.1 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION:
Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles that 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 (Diaz)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the following Certificates of Recognition:
1)
Student Recognition Program:
a)
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School – Austin Prellwitz;
2)
Community Emergency Response Team Class #5 Members.
Item No. 5.2
5.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Diaz)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the following:
1)
May 13, 2026 City Council Special meeting minutes; and
2)
May 13, 2026 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
Item No. 5.3
5.4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (Diaz) RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolutions relating to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election:
1)
A Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES 2)
A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND TO BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LAWS REGULATING THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE 3)
A Resolution adopting regulations pertaining to Candidate’s Statements:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE’S STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Item No. 5.4
5.5 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS DATED MAY 11, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2026 (Turner) RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the warrant registers totaling $2,810,942.97.
Item No. 5.5
5.6 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 (Turner) RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Investment Report for the month of April 2026.
Item No. 5.6
5.7 AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (Chapple) 1)
Approve an agreement with the County of Orange for law enforcement services for an amount not-to-exceed $12,512,782 for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed agreement for law enforcement services with the County of Orange.
Item No. 5.7
5.8 PROPOSED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND SAFETY, PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES (Kuta) 1)
Approve a proposed Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. to provide On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building and Safety, Plan Review and Inspection Services for a three-year term in a maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,150,000; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
Item No. 5.8
5.9 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIKE LINARES, INC., FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT SERVICES (Kuta) 1)
Approve the proposed Consulting Services Agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administration Consultant Services with Mike Linares, Inc. for a five-year term in the total, not-to-exceed amount of $165,000; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Consulting Services Agreement with Mike Linares, Inc.
Item No. 5.9
5.10 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (Lopez) RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Item No. 5.10
5.11 CITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (Cervantez) RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report submitted by the City Council’s appointed representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Item No. 5.11
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS (Kuta) 1)
Receive the staff presentation and report.
2)
Council questions of staff.
3)
Open the Public Hearing.
4)
Receive public testimony.
5)
Close the Public Hearing.
6)
Council discussion and deliberation.
7)
Receive and file report.
Item No. 6.1
6.2 ADOPTION OF OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 (Cervantez/Turner) 1)
Receive the staff presentation and report.
2)
Council questions of staff.
3)
Open the Public Hearing.
4)
Receive public testimony.
5)
Close the Public Hearing.
6)
Council discussion and deliberation.
7)
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 8)
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN CONFORMANCE WITH RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) REQUIREMENTS 9)
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO THE RSM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SUPPORT RANCHO FAMILY FEST AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS FOR THE RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA COMMUNITY 10)
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO THE RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA LANDSCAPE AND RECREATION CORPORATION IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL 4th OF JULY COMMUNITY EVENT 11)
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 Item No. 6.2
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4.4 RELATED TO RULES OF DECORUM AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND TECHNICAL SERVICE DISRUPTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 (Cervantez) RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING IN ITS ENTIRETY CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 4.4, ENTITLED "RULES OF DECORUM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND TECHNICAL SERVICE DISRUPTIONS" REGARDING WEAPONS, PROTOCOL FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES TO INCORPORATE BEST PRACTICES FOR AGENDA PREPARATION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT Item No. 7.1
8. CONTINUED ITEMS
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person and a time limit of fifteen minutes for this segment of the Public Comments portion of the Agenda.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. MATTERS PRESENTED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The City Council will convene 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
12.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa
Unrepresented Employee: Jennifer M. Cervantez, City Manager
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM OR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will convene in Closed Session, to consider the matters listed above.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City Council will reconvene in regular session, in the City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney to announce whether any reportable action was taken on any matters considered during Closed Session.
13. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
13.1 CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION FOR CITY MANAGER (Simonian) RECOMMENDATION:
Following completion of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, the City Council will take such action as it so determines.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
CERTIFICATION
I, AMY DIAZ, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall, Fire Station No. 45, and Trabuco Canyon Water District on June 05, 2026, by 6:00 p.m.
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AMY DIAZ, CITY CLERK
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Staff Reports
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, during normal business hours.