Dana Point — 2026-08-17
City Council
#1
Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION
None.
#1
Item
1. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES AND APPROVE READING BY TITLE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the reading by title only of all ordinances
and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.
#2
Item
2. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JULY 21, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
#3
Item
3. PLANNING COMMISSSION MEETING MINUTES, JULY 13, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council receive and file the minutes.
#4
Item
4. AMENDMENT TO THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8.04
(UNIFORM SIGN CODE) AND 8.08 (TENT CODE) WHICH ARE ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED
THROUGH THE ADOPTED CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council hold a second reading and adopt an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DANA POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL
SECTIONS 8.04 AND 8.08 OF TITLE 8.
#5
Item
5. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD)
ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRAND COMMUNITY
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the budget adjustment outlined in the
Fiscal Impact Section to support activities associated with The Strand Community.
#6
Item
6. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A USED VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 2025
Volkswagen ID. Buzz from Capistrano Volkswagen.
#7
Item
7. DANA POINT HEADLANDS MURAL CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Select a final proposal and authorize the City Manager or Designee to contract with the selected
artist with an inclusive budget; and,
2) Approve the budget adjustments listed in the Fiscal Impact section.
#8
Item
8. CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL DISTRICT 1, 2, AND 3 AND CANCEL THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1, 2, AND 3 PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council:
1) Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229 (EC 10229), appoint John Gabbard as a
Councilmember to represent District 1, appoint Matthew Pagano as a Councilmember to
represent District 2, appoint Hydee Riggs as a Councilmember to represent District 3; and
2) Adopt a Resolution cancelling the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for District 1,
2, and 3, entitled:
RECOGNIZING THE APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBERS AND THEREFORE CANCELLING THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
10229
COUNCIL REPORTS, INCLUDING CITY RELATED MEETINGS ATTENDED
The City Council may discuss, act upon or seek consensus on matters described under Council Reports
only if: they are agendized with a complete written report included; or, if an item arose subsequent to the
posting of the agenda and the Council determines that an emergency exists. Non-agendized items may
be presented as informational only.
STAFF REPORTS
(City Manager Kelly Reenders)
(City Attorney Patrick Muñoz)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Saturday - Farmer’s Market and Craft Vendors - La Plaza Park’
08/23/2026 Classic Car Show – Lantern District
08/30/2026 REDO Vintage & Makers Market – Del Prado