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All right. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this regular meeting of the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council.

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And I'm going to call this meeting to order and we will begin tonight with the pledge of allegiance.

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And we're honored tonight to have Girl Scout troop 2575 lead us in tonight's pledge of allegiance.

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take away girls.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation under God in the visible with liberty and justice for all of them.

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Thank you, girls. We appreciate you being here. That was really special for us.

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We hope you'll come see us again sometime.

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All right. Could we please have a roll call?

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Oh, my apologies, tonight is a special night, and I apologize that we started a few minutes

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late because we had a lovely reception for our veterans next door, and in honor of veterans

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day, not only are we doing the pledge of allegiance, but I'm going to ask that we stand

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once again because we're going to have a performance of our national anthem by Jazzlin

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so if y'all would please stand in jazling take it away

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jazling de as beautiful

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thank you so much

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all right at this time I'm going to ask for a roll call

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Mayor Bill Mayor Potemagur council member bear here council member figure oh you're

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council member hallway thank you brings us to item one which is our schedule a future

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events miss city manager. Thank you Mayor Bill and members of the city council. The November

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26th city council meeting is cancelled as was noted at the beginning of the year when the council

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approves the city calendar yearly. And then secondly we would like to advise that the city hall

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will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Thank you.

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Brings us to item 2 council member comments.

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2.2 committee assignment reports.

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Item 1 that is listed is foothill eastern transportation authority.

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I really have no report for tonight.

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Excuse me, Mayor.

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I'm going to.

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Well, we'll go ahead and do that.

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So let's begin with Councilmember Comments

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and I'll turn to the mayor, Protem.

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Oh, thank you, Mr. Mayor.

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Since our last meeting, I attended the Troops 7272

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Court of Honor.

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That's an all-girl scout troop.

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Watch those young ladies receive the sort of thicket

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some badges that they so justly earned.

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I also attended the 15th Annual Roses

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and Radishes Award presented by the Orange County Tax

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Affairs Association, which time Sheriff Don Barnes was honored with a royalty award in recognition

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of his exceptional leadership and dedication of keeping Orange County safe and in an economically

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prudent manner.

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I also, on behalf of the mayor, attended the Orange County Transportation Authority's

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third district mayors forum along with the City Manager, Jennifer Beal, Jennifer Beal,

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Jennifer Svantes, Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner was there along with city leaders

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from the third district, which includes Mission Viejo, Lake Forest,

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or Belinda, Villaparque, et cetera, where we discuss transportation,

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priorities, funding sources, and regional mobility projects,

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currently under construction and occurring in the near future.

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If I may, Mr. Mayor, there's one other thing I'd like to bring up.

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Thank you.

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A resident of Rancho Santa, Margarita, Acute Patel,

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recently passed away a few weeks ago.

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He was a co-founder and chief strategy officer of Beyond Green, a mission-driven company rooted

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in sustainability and innovation, basically environmental innovation.

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He was a proud resident, an active community member here in Rancho, Acute Carita,

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a deep love for this city.

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Beyond Green was founded here in Rancho Santa Margarita and was a member of the Chamber

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of Commerce here in Rancho.

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He was passionate about sustainability, dedicating his professional life to reducing plastic

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pollution and building environmentally responsible systems through his work.

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He and his father, V.J. and his brother, Rudy, have been great supporters of a variety

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of causes here in Rancho Santa Margarita, including the Pet Adoption Center of Orange County,

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donating all of their environmentally friendly dog waste bags that are used and they give

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back in so many ways on a personal note, Rudy, Vijay, and Acute volunteered with Zero Trash

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quite often and dedicated, donated, that should say, supplies to me to Zero Trash on a

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monthly basis. He was only 30 years old and I will ask Mr. Mayer if I may at the conclusion

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of this meeting that we adjourn the meeting in honor of the memory of Acute Patel.

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Thank you. Absolutely, thank you. I appreciate those comments and condolences to the family.

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Any other council member comments?

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Council member figure.

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Well, thank you very much, Mr. Mayor. I just wanted to congratulate our mayor and our

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RSM Chamber of Commerce on outstanding state of the city address last week.

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Can congratulate all the individuals and businesses that were recognized on the

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in his restaurant, USAG, Lewis Air, School of Rock,

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Uncourt, Weinbar, and the RSM neighbors magazine.

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So just thank you to, I know how much work

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that event is and think to RSM city staff

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and all the sponsors that made that event possible.

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Also, I just wanted to thank everyone

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who came out to the RSM friends

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of the library book sale this last weekend.

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I was reported to me that the sales were an excess of $13,000,

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which was a record for their book sales event.

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So thank you to all the volunteers who came out to make that a

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event possible.

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And then finally report from RSM CARES,

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their last food pantry served a record of 340 families

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that came through.

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And that was up from 280 from the previous food pantry.

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And so I just want to thank RSM CARES for taking care

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of our families and community and just want to invite everybody

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out for this Saturday there's going to be another food drive at our local pavilions here from

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10 to 4 and all non-perishable donations are welcome we hope to see you out there thank you very

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much Mr. Mayor. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Mayor last month I attended the League of California

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City's annual conference along Beach and these sessions were incredibly informative and

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provided an excellent opportunity for me to learn from city council members and staff from

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across California. Some of the seminars that I attended, included, included, building at

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use-centered cities, centralizing communications to increase engagement, and addressing

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the erosion of trust and local government. A common theme throughout the conference was

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the importance of building relationships, showing respect, and truly listening to others,

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especially those with different viewpoints. It was a great reminder to me that at the end

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the day, we're all human, and we all share a vested interest in making our city the best

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it can be, and I will continue to strive to build those relationships and earn your trust.

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Also, just as reminder from October through April, our some residential areas have street sweeping

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services twice a month. Help keep our some clean by moving your car on the sweeping days. If you're

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not sure which year sweeping days are, you can find that information as long along with streets sweeping

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maps on our city website.

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Then also I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who

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have served our country, some of who are here today.

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Your dedication and sacrifices protect the freedoms we cherish every day and I want

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to thank you for your service.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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I just also wanted to make reference to our recent state of the city event that Council

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I remember Figueroa mentioned, thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for putting on that event.

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And it was my honor to deliver that speech on behalf of our city.

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And I know many of you weren't there.

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And just real briefly, because it's always a team effort.

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I want to share with you just a couple highlights.

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Public safety has always been this city's number one priority.

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It continues to be.

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Once again, this year, according to the FBI,

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Rancho Santa Margarita has been ranked the number one safe

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city in the state of California.

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Number 15 in the entire United States.

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We finished the last year from a financial standpoint with a balanced budget.

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We had a significant surplus actually.

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And we have now saved more than one entire year's budget in terms of funds in our reserves.

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So, we are financially strong and stable, and that financial position allows us to deliver a very high level of services for the benefit of all of our residents.

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And I had the privilege of highlighting a number of those programs and events that we hold through the year.

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And they truly, I believe, and from what I hear from our residents, it creates an unparalleled quality of life for all of our residents.

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For example, next door in our Bell Tower Regional Community Center, we always intended that we would offer all sorts of programs in there, but they weren't to be provided by the city.

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They were going to be provided by a volunteer organization, a nonprofit called the Bell Tower Foundation.

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But after a few years, they just weren't able to do it. So the city decided we're going to pick that up and we're going to start providing the level of service in programs there.

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We have, and the number of those programs has increased dramatically, and there are programs

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and activities for people of all ages, from mothers and babies to literally dozens and

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dozens of programs for the benefit of the youth in this community, everything from science

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and STEM programs to arts, dancing,

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physical activities like martial arts.

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There's literally something for every interest for our youth every day next door in the Bell Tower community center.

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We have programs for adults and seniors and those are provided in sponsored by our city.

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We put on a series of free summer concerts in the park and we have activities throughout the years,

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such as our Patriot Day celebration or commemoration or flag day commemoration.

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And we put on a really big New Year's Eve event for all of our residents free of charge.

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And it's those type of things that help make our community the place that it is.

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One of the absolute best places to live, to raise a family or to own a business.

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And I want to say thank you to my city council colleagues because I mentioned it's a team

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effort.

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To our city staff, you do a lot of the heavy lifting every day of the year, we're grateful

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for your efforts and for all of our residents.

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Working together, we have a great community

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a city that we could all be very proud of.

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So thank you for that.

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All right.

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So that brings us then to item 2.2,

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which is committee assignment reports.

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First up is the foothill Eastern Transportation Authority.

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I happen to be our cities representative

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on the toll road agency, and I'll be very brief.

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At our meeting in October,

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We approved a new pension funding policy to proactively address future pension liabilities of that agency.

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The budget there is substantially larger than ours here.

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It's the difference between 20 million and hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars. And so we are trying to bring that same sort of fiscal responsibility that we have in Rancho Santa Margarita to the transportation corridor agency.

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We also approved the comprehensive system-wide traffic study to support our strategic planning for future growth and capital improvement projects.

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And we're also looking at possible ways to reuse some of the toll

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clauses that were utilized before we went to all automatic tolling.

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And as I've mentioned, to prior meetings, we already do certain experimental or pilot programs,

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for example, with the Irvine Police Department, they train their motorcycle officers in

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those facilities because they're to the side of the road, they don't distract people and

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It's safe for them, so those are the highlights from our meeting.

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All right, second up, 2.2, number two is Orange County Public Library Advisory Board,

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and that's Council Member Figaroa.

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Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.

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I intend on the October 23rd Library Advisory Board meeting,

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which included a presentation on O.C. Labs Capital Improvement Program

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and their Capital Reserve Fund.

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And the O.C. Library's Capital Improvement Program provides long-term sustainability

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for library facilities throughout Orange County, ensuring all libraries are safe, welcoming and modern.

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And all OC libraries are refreshed about every eight to ten years to reflect updates and technology,

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building codes, ADA requirements, and we're on terror and flooring and furniture.

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And for those of you that don't know, our RSM library was actually just remodeled two years ago.

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If you haven't seen it, I would highly suggest you go over, it's absolutely beautiful.

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At the end of our meeting, O.C. libraries announced that they received a $100,000 grant from

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the Senate Assembly, Breakaway Grant Fund that will be used to create programs for children

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on the autism spectrum.

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Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.

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Thank you.

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The third item is South Orange County Watershed Management Area Executive Committee.

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That's a council member bare.

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This meeting was canceled, so we didn't have it. Thank you.

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Sure, no problem.

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As you're aware, and as I briefly mentioned, we're having a special day today in honor of veterans day.

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And so before we get to our veterans day, recognition and presentations,

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I would like to move, should we do it now or after I'm just announcing from a council

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calling.

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What is on our agenda is item 8.1, which is design review and approval to proceed with

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a final design for the Veterans Monument.

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I'd like to take that out of order and I'm just giving you notice we're going to move

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that right after our veterans' day presentation tonight, okay, so just so everybody knows.

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And for our veterans that are in the audience after our presentation tonight, you might

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want to just stick around for that.

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So, let's move on then to item 3 presentations and proclamations and item 3.1,

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for these presentations,

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I'm going to ask that the Mayor pretend if you would join me in front of the Dines for this.

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Okay, this is item 3.1, a certificate of recognition as part of our business recognition

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to VIP nails, salon, and spa.

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And at this time, I would like to invite forward Henry Gomez and Nalani

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when the owners of that great business.

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So Henry and Nalani, the Mayor Potem has a certificate of recognition from the City of Rancho Santa Margarita that we are honored to present to you tonight.

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We're also going to share with you certificates that have been delivered on behalf of our Semedy First District Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez.

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Our 30th District Senator Catherine Blake Spear, and from Washington, D.C. from our Congresswoman, the U.S. Representative Young Kim.

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But seeing that the certificate of recognition from the city of the Rancho Santa Margarita is the most important.

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I want to share with you the contents of that one.

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The City Council of Rancho Santa Margarita desires to recognize and express appreciation for local businesses

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that exemplify excellence, dedication, and service to both their industry and the broader

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community.

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And VIP nail salon and spa offers gel manicures, impedicures, waxing, acrylics, dipping

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in thousands of colors to choose from, with convenient online booking or walk in service.

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In VIP, Nail Salon and Spa, was founded back in 2019 by Henry and Nolani, both U.S. Navy veterans,

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who embarked on this business venture after Henry's 30 years of faithful service and eight

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years of working for the federal government to ensure that the Rancho Santa Margarita community

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had the best possible care for their hands and feet while focusing on the delivery of excellent

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customer service.

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The IP Nails, their customers experience professional customer service, attention to detail and customer-centered service,

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as evidenced by stellar reviews by thousands of customers in the past six years.

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And the reputation established throughout our community.

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The IP Nail Salon and Spa's emphasis on efficiency, integrity and customer satisfaction reflects the highest standards of business operations and contributes to the prosperity of our great city.

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The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is proud to be home to this veteran-owned business.

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That not only provides luxurious personal care services, but also practices the highest level of health and safety protocols, honoring their customers and providing services to our community every day.

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So as the mayor of this city, on behalf of all my city council colleagues in the 50,000 residents of this great city, it is our honor tonight to recognize you.

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Thank you for choosing Ranch of Santa Margarita to operate your business.

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We appreciate everything you do for our community each and every day.

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Congratulations.

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Please take a quick picture.

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If anybody wants to come forward, you're welcome to take a picture.

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It's one of you come up and get a picture with Mom and Dad.

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We have referenced it.

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It is from Congress, some of the young kids off this here tonight.

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And I just want them to know that I was only joking when I said ours was the most important

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That brings us to item 3.2 on our agenda, which is our Veterans Day recognition.

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And I am honored to be speaking with you today on such an important occasion as we're

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celebrating tonight Veterans Day.

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We are here to honor our veterans to remember the sacrifices they have made to defend our

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honor, duty, and our country.

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At this time, we're going to play a video to honor our veterans in City Clerk.

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Thank you so much for that beautiful presentation. At this time, I'd like to invite all of my city council colleagues to join me, right in front of the dice, for the next part of this presentation.

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Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, and it was designated as a day to celebrate the end of World War I.

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The first World War ended November 11,

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1918. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual

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observance. And November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Eisenhower

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signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day. To honor all those who

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served in all American wars.

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Our veterans possessed great courage, pride, determination,

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selflessness and dedication to duty and integrity.

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Our veterans left everything they knew

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as they were called to be part of something bigger

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than themselves.

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On veterans day and every day,

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let us all strive to show them our gratitude.

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They so rightly deserve.

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Let us recommit to pledging our full support for them in all they do.

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So at this time, I would like to invite forward the veterans that are in attendance tonight.

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Please come forward as I call the branch of service that you served.

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First up, from the United States Army, please come forward veterans.

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Welcome.

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Glad to have you here.

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Thank you for calling.

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are veterans from the United States Air Forces,

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from the United States Coast Guard,

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the United States Navy,

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and last but not least from the United States Marine Corps.

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so honored to have each of you here tonight, and it's our privilege to call you forward

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to deserve this recognition that you have earned. And we strive, as I mentioned, to try

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show that gratitude and things every day of the year.

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People that's have a hand for our veterans.

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Thank you.

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Jim Clements was asked me to make reference

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to and call forward any members of the United States Space Force

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that may be in attendance.

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Let's recognize that newest branch of our military.

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Thank you, Jim.

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If we could gather nice and tight,

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let's try and get some nice photos from tonight.

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everyone

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is welcome to take pictures and come forward,

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of course, on the last.

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You guys are looking great.

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Would anyone like to say anything?

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You don't have to?

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Yes, sir.

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On your face.

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Just want to say, thank you for your support.

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I didn't ask for it, but it means the world to me.

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I'm just really grateful that I'm here.

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And I'm really thankful.

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I did 12 years near me.

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I would have done it again.

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And it's all because also the support and the love that I have here.

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So thank you.

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Thank you, Jimmy.

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Anyone else?

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Thank you so much.

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I want to thank RSM through our tough times through COVID.

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the City Council, everybody helped us so much.

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We were using our savings to keep a float and thank God.

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Everything went well.

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We got made best friends over here with the people that come over to the shop.

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The RSM fantastic.

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I always told people if it was for the other generation that helped us keep flowing and being in the military.

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So we thank you guys for letting us keep continuing on.

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Thank you.

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Thank you to all of our veterans, thank you so much for being here.

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It means the world to us, thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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That's going to bring this to item 3.3, which is Veterans of Foreign Wars, post 6024, a special presentation.

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This time I would like to invite forward, Harry Stilman, Vietnam veteran and Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars, post 6024.

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righty. Well, you know, post 6024 spends some time around here. We are up here for your flag,

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got retirement ceremonies for up here this evening. You allow us to sit up our buddy poppy tables

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that venues around the city and we appreciate that very much. So in appreciation of that,

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I would like to make this presentation to the city of Rancho Santa Margarita.

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We present the certificate of appreciation and recognition of your continuing dedication, patriotism, and support to the community and to WebberJ currents for 6024.

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Please accept our thank you from all of our members.

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They did November 12th, 2025.

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It's our honor to accept this.

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Thank you and thank you for all that you do for our community each and every day of the year.

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Let's take a picture.

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Thank you, sir.

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Thank you.

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That completes item three presentations and proclamations.

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And as I mentioned earlier, at this time I would like to move out of order and hear item 8.1 given that it's related to our veterans day.

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And so I'm going to call for 8.1, design review and approval to proceed with final design for the Veterans Monument.

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Mr. Parko. Good evening. Good evening, Mayor Bill. Members of City Council. I am very proud

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and honored to give a presentation on this project, the Veterans Monument Project. Very

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important project for us. This presentation will discuss the design review and approval to

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proceed with final design for the Veterans Monument.

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By way of background, the Veterans

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project was proposed in 2024. The monument is proposed to be located behind the

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plaza of the flags shown here in red, right behind the parking lot. This area is

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within Samlark property, so an easement agreement will be required to be

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executed with Samlark for the construction of this project.

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There is an existing

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Veterans Monument constructed in 2015 by the Scouts of America located in this area and can be seen in the lower right photograph.

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The plaque on the Monument will be saved and salvaged with the new construction.

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The conceptual design, which is shown here, was presented to City Council at the July 10, 2024 meeting.

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The conceptual design had a curved arched design, so they could fit between the olive trees

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behind the parking lot.

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It was going to be 12 feet in length.

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And at that meeting city council provided a few comments.

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One of them was to construct a higher stone veneer at the bottom of the monument.

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Another one was to install benches in and around the monument area.

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And the last final one was to propose lighting for the monument.

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So this concept design was presented and reviewed by Samlark Staff.

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We received no comments.

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However, after the review, Samlark Staff requested a field review with city staff in Samlark's landscape and facilities enhancement committee, the LFEC.

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The SAMLARC LFEC is an advisory board that provides recommendations to the SAMLARC board for

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ultimate approval on proposed projects, maintenance activities, etc.

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As a result of the field meeting, the following comments were generated by the LFEC.

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The LFEC had concern with the placement of the monument between the two existing olive trees.

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Their concerns were that the footing of the monument in close proximity to the roots of the trees would do damage to the roots and ultimately the health of the trees.

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The LFC wanted to maintain shade. However, they thought the monument within the canopy of the trees was not very visible and somewhat hidden and out of view.

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It's one of their comments.

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So as a result of these comments, staff took the design back and refined the design to address

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that LFEC comments.

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The refined design was taken to the Samark Board on October 28th by the LFEC and Samark Board

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approved the refined design at that meeting.

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So with that background, I'm going to turn it over to Wilson Lung, Principal Engineer

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project manager to go over the details of the refined design.

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Thank you, Joe. Good evening Mayor Bill and members of the City Council on Wilson-Loon and I will be reviewing the refined design of variance of monuments tonight.

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So after discussions with Sam Lark and comments required by City Council on the previous meeting, the monument was revised and rendered as seen on the screen.

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The following design considerations include the reorientation of the monuments, which rotates the structure 180 degrees and moves approximately 18 feet closer to City Hall, away from the drip line and the canopy of the olive trees.

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The design also strains out the monument and takes advantage of the additional space that was available to us and the plaques will be placed facing away from city hall as depicted.

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There will be higher stone veneer and lights will be furnished and installed to ensure the money will be visible at night.

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Benches will be installed with a sample of the benches that will be installed on the bottom right over there. There will be somewhere to the ones on the breezeway of city hall.

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To accommodate these changes, we will need to remove the hedges, adjust the existing drainage

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on site, and some of the concrete panels will need to be removed.

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As you can see, the rendering also depicts the potential size of the monument being 15 feet

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in length or feet in height and roughly two feet in width.

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This layout is an overhead depiction of the proposed improvements, as mentioned in the previous

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slide.

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The benches will be placed under the olive trees to take advantage of the shade divided by the trees.

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This slide also depicts the proposed easement in relation to the right away within the area.

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The blue line is the right away between City of Ranch Santa Margarita and Samark.

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And the red line is the proposed easement, which is approximately 20 feet by 20 feet.

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This slide depicts the military seals and dedication layout as proposed.

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The sample verb is shown as part of a touch-and-beator packets.

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However, staff will ride counsel with a more refined option to choose from a later date.

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This slide depicts the potential heart and soft cost of the project with design and construction

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estimated at $50,000.

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And soft cost and contingency estimate at $20,000 for a total project cost of $70,000.

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This slide depicts the schedule of the turnaround time of the construction of the Veterans

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this morning and is contingent on the approval of the easement from Samark, which we hope

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to obtain in December.

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We anticipate the completion of the construction in May, 2026,

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with that open up questions.

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Thank you for that presentation.

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At this time, I'm going to open this matter up to my city council colleagues, perhaps before

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We're doing so we do have a couple people that have asked to speak members of the public,

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so why don't we hear from them first?

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So at this time I would like to first call forward Mr. Jim Clements.

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Welcome right back to your family questions.

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Good evening, Jim.

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Welcome.

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Good evening, Mayor.

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Through the council, my name is Jim Clements, retired.

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Chief Petty Officer.

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Nice to meet you.

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To understand military veterans, there are a few things that I think you must know as we

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think about this.

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We left home as teenagers stepping into the unknown with courage and conviction.

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We left our country enough to defend it even with our lives.

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We set goodbye to everything familiar, family, friends, comfort and certainty.

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We found new friends, new family, and forge bonds stronger than blood.

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We became brothers and sisters for a guardless of race, religion, and politics.

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We had our share of good times and plenty of bad ones.

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We didn't get enough sleep, some of us even smoked and drank too much.

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We worked hard, we played harder.

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We didn't earn much, but we gave everything.

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We felt the joy of male call and we ate for missing the milestones.

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We didn't know when or if we would see home again.

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We grew up fast and somehow never grew up at all.

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We fought for our freedom for the freedom of others.

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Some of us saw combat, some didn't, some face physical warfare, most face psychological warfare.

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We endure things we can't fully explain because not all wounds are visible.

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We honor traditions, rituals, and ceremonies that forge our unity.

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We kind of want each other to get the job done. We face victory and tragedy.

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We celebrate it and we mourn.

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We lost few brothers and sisters along the way.

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When the adventure ended, some returned home.

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Some started over, some never came back.

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We tell sea stories, some hilarious, and some heartbreaking.

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We sure have found a bond few will ever understand.

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We speak proudly of our own branch and rid the others with love.

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But when it counts, we stand together, always.

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Being a veteran is earned.

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It can never be taken away.

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It holds no price tag, but it is priceless gift.

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So on behalf of the veterans, I thank you for considering this monument to be a beacon of light for those that have served.

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Thank you.

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Thank you, Jim, for those beautiful comments.

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I'd now like to call forward Harry Stilman.

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Good evening, Harry.

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You're welcome.

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You're really mean.

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You know Jim pretty well defined who we are and why we stand together.

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00:51:10,770 --> 00:51:15,310
I'd like to speak to a monument because that's what this discussion is about.

456
00:51:15,970 --> 00:51:24,070
In addition to serving with the VFWI also, used to ride with an outfit called Run for

457
00:51:24,070 --> 00:51:30,490
the Wall, motorcycles that run from Monterey, California to Washington, DC every May, too.

458
00:51:30,490 --> 00:51:32,970
visit our brothers and sisters on the wall.

459
00:51:33,650 --> 00:51:36,050
Now, that's a big memorial granted.

460
00:51:36,830 --> 00:51:40,050
But along the way, we stopped in the small towns

461
00:51:40,750 --> 00:51:44,010
and some of the cities and most of those cities

462
00:51:44,010 --> 00:51:46,730
have a monument to veterans.

463
00:51:47,350 --> 00:51:49,990
Some are dedicated to particular war,

464
00:51:50,090 --> 00:51:53,370
be it Vietnam, Korea, or World War II.

465
00:51:53,750 --> 00:51:56,710
But so many of the cities have a monument.

466
00:51:57,590 --> 00:52:02,790
I'm not from Russia to come on here, I'm from San Juan Capustrano.

467
00:52:04,350 --> 00:52:09,530
We have a memorial, at least we did last week, I don't know if it's still there, there's

468
00:52:09,530 --> 00:52:11,530
some discussion about taking it out.

469
00:52:12,410 --> 00:52:20,030
But I hope they don't, because on occasion, on a memorial day, or maybe, maybe veterans day,

470
00:52:20,290 --> 00:52:26,690
if I can't make a run to the wall in DC, or if I'm feeling particularly down,

471
00:52:26,690 --> 00:52:28,590
And that happens to us.

472
00:52:29,770 --> 00:52:31,990
I know I can go to the memorial.

473
00:52:32,930 --> 00:52:36,590
I can sit on the bench and I can reflect.

474
00:52:36,850 --> 00:52:39,110
I can reflect on my experiences.

475
00:52:39,910 --> 00:52:43,730
I can reflect my brothers and sisters who didn't come home.

476
00:52:44,350 --> 00:52:47,550
And it's just a quiet, peaceful place to be.

477
00:52:47,850 --> 00:52:49,250
And I think it's high time.

478
00:52:49,470 --> 00:52:53,410
The ranch of Santa Margarita also has one for their veterans.

479
00:52:53,410 --> 00:53:00,290
Because you see there's at some point after we get discharged from the military.

480
00:53:01,910 --> 00:53:07,370
We come to realize that we're never really going to be able to transition fully from military

481
00:53:07,370 --> 00:53:09,410
life to civilian life.

482
00:53:10,450 --> 00:53:14,490
We're veterans now and we always will be.

483
00:53:14,870 --> 00:53:18,350
We stand together and we're never alone.

484
00:53:19,070 --> 00:53:20,130
Thank you very much.

485
00:53:20,510 --> 00:53:21,050
Thank you, sir.

486
00:53:27,860 --> 00:53:31,020
The city clerk, do we have any other request to speak?

487
00:53:31,220 --> 00:53:31,960
There are none.

488
00:53:32,080 --> 00:53:34,120
Anybody else care to speak on this item?

489
00:53:35,360 --> 00:53:38,580
All right, seeing none that I'm going to now turn it over to my city council colleagues.

490
00:53:39,100 --> 00:53:46,920
If you had any questions for our staff or any comments relating to this agenda item,

491
00:53:47,000 --> 00:53:48,480
would anyone care to begin?

492
00:53:50,480 --> 00:53:51,180
Can't remember hallway.

493
00:53:52,120 --> 00:53:52,620
Thank you, Mayor.

494
00:53:53,820 --> 00:53:57,840
On one of the earlier slides, there's a...

495
00:54:00,680 --> 00:54:07,000
I think I had to do with the, I think I saw the root issues that there was issues with roots or was that one.

496
00:54:07,920 --> 00:54:15,220
There we go. All of those comments and concerns have those all, I think is probably in here,

497
00:54:15,540 --> 00:54:19,320
have those all been resolved to the satisfaction staff. Okay.

498
00:54:20,340 --> 00:54:23,820
Damage to roots. Is that, what was that specifically?

499
00:54:23,820 --> 00:54:27,000
You know, that wasn't really addressed in the...

500
00:54:27,000 --> 00:54:30,080
It had to do it the original placement of the monument,

501
00:54:30,200 --> 00:54:32,020
because it was between the two trees.

502
00:54:32,720 --> 00:54:36,420
If you were to dig the footings or put in the footings,

503
00:54:36,660 --> 00:54:39,100
that it would potentially damage roots of the trees,

504
00:54:39,380 --> 00:54:42,760
if you tried to retain the trees and those that location,

505
00:54:43,240 --> 00:54:47,220
and rather than risk damaging the roots,

506
00:54:48,180 --> 00:54:49,780
or have to remove the trees,

507
00:54:50,140 --> 00:54:53,240
the orientation of the monument was in the placement of the monument

508
00:54:53,240 --> 00:54:57,420
change. So it's far enough away from the trees to avoid any damage.

509
00:54:58,600 --> 00:55:05,340
Thank you. Are there any issues here, any hurdles, any speed bumps, any issues with this particular subject?

510
00:55:06,160 --> 00:55:13,100
At this point, no, everything has been worked out. Samark has been very good to work with and provided their committee,

511
00:55:13,340 --> 00:55:20,380
their LFEC committee provided some really salient points and helped essentially make a better project.

512
00:55:20,380 --> 00:55:31,280
Thank you. Thank you. Mayor Pratem. Yes. Thank you. Very briefly. Thank you for your presentation. Just a couple of quick questions. What is on the if we look at the slide of the new.

513
00:55:31,820 --> 00:55:37,300
There we go. What is on the back side if anything. There is nothing proposed at this time. It's just.

514
00:55:37,940 --> 00:55:44,220
I can't hear you. Oh, there's nothing proposed at this time. It's a blank canvas. I noticed on the.

515
00:55:44,220 --> 00:55:49,300
The last page of our staff report has a number.

516
00:55:49,480 --> 00:55:50,000
Thank you.

517
00:55:50,600 --> 00:55:51,220
The service plaques.

518
00:55:51,540 --> 00:55:55,660
And one that's not on there is the POWMIA missing but not forgotten.

519
00:55:57,040 --> 00:56:01,200
Is there a possibility we can have something akin to that,

520
00:56:01,200 --> 00:56:03,320
or have that emblem placed on the back side,

521
00:56:03,340 --> 00:56:07,000
so that it's just not a blank wall, if you will.

522
00:56:08,200 --> 00:56:11,140
I would think that'd be important or any other plaques

523
00:56:11,140 --> 00:56:17,860
that represent the various service that is available here.

524
00:56:18,100 --> 00:56:20,180
But I think it would be nice at the very least

525
00:56:20,180 --> 00:56:23,660
to have a POWMIA emblem on this as well.

526
00:56:24,280 --> 00:56:25,520
So if it doesn't mess up the front,

527
00:56:25,660 --> 00:56:27,160
I think it would be nice to have it on the back.

528
00:56:27,280 --> 00:56:28,160
So then when people come in,

529
00:56:28,260 --> 00:56:31,180
they can recognize immediately that this is a plaque

530
00:56:31,180 --> 00:56:34,480
that we have determined to honor appropriately

531
00:56:34,480 --> 00:56:36,340
the veterans and our communities.

532
00:56:37,880 --> 00:56:38,760
Thank you.

533
00:56:38,760 --> 00:56:43,420
Mayor Protem, I'll mention that it's my understanding that there has been some discussions

534
00:56:43,420 --> 00:56:49,780
about potentially putting the names of certain distinguished Rancho Santa Margarita veterans

535
00:56:49,780 --> 00:56:54,160
on the back and that is a work in progress and there are ongoing discussions regarding

536
00:56:54,160 --> 00:56:55,000
that as well.

537
00:56:55,020 --> 00:56:55,520
Wonderful.

538
00:56:55,720 --> 00:56:56,280
Thank you.

539
00:56:58,980 --> 00:57:07,160
I think this is a wonderful, wonderful proposal and I want to recognize and salute

540
00:57:08,720 --> 00:57:15,360
My colleague, Councilwoman Anne Figaroa, she has been the champion of this particular project

541
00:57:15,360 --> 00:57:16,660
since it first began.

542
00:57:17,260 --> 00:57:23,920
She has been pushing for this, stuck with it, consulted with numerous people regarding it.

543
00:57:23,920 --> 00:57:28,420
And I just want to thank you for your dedication to our veterans and all your efforts

544
00:57:28,420 --> 00:57:30,920
in connection with this particular project.

545
00:57:31,540 --> 00:57:33,520
So, I've turned over to you at this time.

546
00:57:34,640 --> 00:57:36,420
Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.

547
00:57:36,420 --> 00:57:41,700
I was very pleased to bring this item forward a couple of years ago, but due to the timing of

548
00:57:41,700 --> 00:57:46,240
budget planning and so forth, it did get delayed a little bit until we were able to budget

549
00:57:46,240 --> 00:57:51,980
for it for 2025. And over the years, I visited or had the opportunity to visit a lot of different

550
00:57:51,980 --> 00:57:57,440
city halls in South Orange County and many have monuments honoring our veterans. And of course,

551
00:57:57,700 --> 00:58:06,260
twice a year, we hold our flag day celebration, our 9-11 observance, two very patriotic events

552
00:58:06,260 --> 00:58:13,580
at City Hall and I think having a veteran monument here in Central Park here is really a perfect

553
00:58:13,580 --> 00:58:19,920
opportunity to honor all who have served our nation and protect our freedoms. I just really

554
00:58:19,920 --> 00:58:24,700
want to thank Sam Warwick and their Board of Directors. They've spent a lot of time going over

555
00:58:24,700 --> 00:58:30,420
the design of the monument. And most importantly, this would not have gotten done if they weren't

556
00:58:30,420 --> 00:58:33,780
to grant us an easement to get this project started.

557
00:58:35,040 --> 00:58:38,520
So my only suggestion would be I think Wilson and Joe

558
00:58:38,520 --> 00:58:42,860
would just be to reverse the branches of military service

559
00:58:42,860 --> 00:58:44,100
to the other side.

560
00:58:44,580 --> 00:58:47,260
So when you're walking down to the bell tower,

561
00:58:47,280 --> 00:58:50,000
you can see them more easily.

562
00:58:50,380 --> 00:58:53,440
And then I would prefer to have the names on the back

563
00:58:53,440 --> 00:58:56,960
of the monument where as adjacent to the benches.

564
00:58:56,960 --> 00:59:05,800
So when people are there to, you know, recognize their, their veterans or loved one, that their names are there in front of the bench.

565
00:59:05,920 --> 00:59:07,560
So that would be my one comment.

566
00:59:08,700 --> 00:59:16,080
And then also I just wanted to let everybody know, and especially our local veterans here that if this item is approved tonight,

567
00:59:16,080 --> 00:59:23,020
we'll be holding a meeting for all of our local veterans next Wednesday, November 19th at 5 p.m.

568
00:59:23,020 --> 00:59:29,840
at the Bell Tower to discuss details on the veteran name, placement, et cetera. So all of our

569
00:59:29,840 --> 00:59:34,420
local veterans are invited to your town. So thank you very much, Mr. Mayor. Thank you.

570
00:59:35,140 --> 00:59:42,060
Councillor member Bear. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I do have a couple of questions for you.

571
00:59:42,560 --> 00:59:49,640
What exactly is in the area between the monuments and the benches? What's the ground cover?

572
00:59:49,640 --> 00:59:52,320
It's DG, it's decomposed granite.

573
00:59:52,640 --> 00:59:52,700
Okay.

574
00:59:53,160 --> 00:59:56,720
And so there's no additional planting or anything around there.

575
00:59:56,940 --> 00:59:58,300
Not that's playing right now, no.

576
00:59:59,080 --> 00:59:59,240
Okay.

577
00:59:59,240 --> 00:59:59,520
Okay.

578
01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:07,860
I also agree with council member figure out about the placement of the signs, just so we have something

579
01:00:07,860 --> 01:00:14,000
on the front of it, because it seems like the front of it would be facing the city hall and

580
01:00:14,000 --> 01:00:22,900
the back, the MIA POW sign, the other items that you're discussing for the back would be good to

581
01:00:22,900 --> 01:00:29,460
have there, if someone's sitting there and remembers and thought, like one of our residents

582
01:00:29,460 --> 01:00:37,300
was talking about, and I'm fully supported this sign, and I really want to thank Council

583
01:00:37,300 --> 01:00:42,840
Member Figurella for her hard work and community outreach with our veterans and her perseverance

584
01:00:42,840 --> 01:00:48,080
in making this veteran's monument reality. I think this monument will be a wonderful

585
01:00:48,080 --> 01:00:51,920
addition to our city and a meaningful way to honor those who have served our country.

586
01:00:51,920 --> 01:01:01,240
so thank you. Thank you. Seeing no other comments from the City Council, we've now provided additional

587
01:01:01,240 --> 01:01:07,800
direction. I would entertain a motion to approve the staff's recommendation to proceed with plans

588
01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:23,240
and specifications for bidding and to prepare an easement agreement for the construction of the

589
01:01:24,320 --> 01:01:27,360
That motion carries unanimously. Thank you.

590
01:01:34,790 --> 01:01:38,370
At this time, we're going to take a brief recess to our veterans.

591
01:01:38,530 --> 01:01:41,050
Thank you once again for your service to our country.

592
01:01:41,270 --> 01:01:42,690
Thank you for being here.

593
01:01:43,310 --> 01:01:45,590
You're welcome to hang around for the rest of our meeting.

594
01:01:45,730 --> 01:01:48,950
We're going to get down to the nitty gritty business of the city

595
01:01:48,950 --> 01:01:52,430
and you're not going to hurt anyone's feelings if you choose not to attend.

596
01:01:52,670 --> 01:01:56,110
It's been great having you here and we look forward to seeing you next year as well.

597
01:01:56,410 --> 01:01:58,390
Let's take a few minutes recess. Thank you.

598
01:02:31,140 --> 01:02:45,880
We're going to reconvene our meeting. We're back now. Item four public comments. This is the first of two opportunities to address the city council on any matter not listed on our city council's agenda. It is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the city.

599
01:02:47,040 --> 01:02:56,560
Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, a time limit of 15 minutes for this particular segment. There will be a second at the end of our agenda tonight.

600
01:02:57,180 --> 01:03:03,360
Council members before we call forth the live public comments and we have a number of them tonight.

601
01:03:03,860 --> 01:03:09,240
I wanted to call your attention to an e-comment that we received from to see a search.

602
01:03:10,320 --> 01:03:17,400
She wanted to let us know that in her haste to prepare her notes to speak at the October 8 meeting.

603
01:03:19,400 --> 01:03:26,100
She typed reference to million when she meant to refer to the cost of the Antonio Monument Wall.

604
01:03:26,100 --> 01:03:29,220
when in fact she meant to have typed and said thousands.

605
01:03:29,960 --> 01:03:31,840
She was aware of that.

606
01:03:31,840 --> 01:03:33,580
She just had an inadvertent air.

607
01:03:33,660 --> 01:03:35,260
She wasn't trying to mislead anybody.

608
01:03:36,480 --> 01:03:39,380
So those were her comments and we think you

609
01:03:39,380 --> 01:03:41,440
for that clarification to see them.

610
01:03:41,960 --> 01:03:47,140
And so at this point, I'm going to begin calling forth

611
01:03:47,140 --> 01:03:50,300
our public speakers, first up, Amber Blumer.

612
01:03:55,430 --> 01:03:56,170
Good evening, welcome.

613
01:03:56,170 --> 01:04:03,190
Good evening. I am here again for I think the second or third time to request that the Council

614
01:04:03,190 --> 01:04:09,070
consider adopting a formal process by which residents can submit items for inclusion on the

615
01:04:09,070 --> 01:04:14,750
Council meeting agenda. In addition to the current method where you require two Council members

616
01:04:14,750 --> 01:04:19,690
to agree to add an item. I think this change would strengthen our local democracy. I think it would

617
01:04:19,690 --> 01:04:25,870
enhance public trust and I also think it would produce better decisions for all of us. When the

618
01:04:25,870 --> 01:04:30,830
for it in a way that can result in serious conversation, and when people feel they can have an

619
01:04:30,830 --> 01:04:35,510
impact, it creates stronger civic engagement as well as pathways for accountability for everyone.

620
01:04:36,410 --> 01:04:40,490
It helps us all remember that elected officials are public servants of all residents,

621
01:04:40,830 --> 01:04:44,390
not only those with ready access or representation by council members,

622
01:04:45,070 --> 01:04:49,350
opening the agenda process signals that the council is serious about listening to the broad

623
01:04:49,350 --> 01:04:55,010
community, not just those with established relationships inside of access or have opinions that

624
01:04:55,010 --> 01:04:56,170
line with the Council.

625
01:04:57,650 --> 01:05:03,390
Residents of this city often live the everyday reality of policy outcomes, commute times, zoning

626
01:05:03,390 --> 01:05:07,970
impacts, local infrastructure services, neighbourhood quality, safety, etc.

627
01:05:08,330 --> 01:05:12,290
By allowing public submissions of agenda items that Council would benefit from that

628
01:05:12,290 --> 01:05:16,830
lived experience, which can surface issues that staff or members might not otherwise know

629
01:05:16,830 --> 01:05:17,270
about.

630
01:05:17,810 --> 01:05:22,070
We do obviously have the public comment section like this, but currently there's no way of

631
01:05:22,070 --> 01:05:26,870
moving items from here to an actual agenda item, unless two city members feel it's important

632
01:05:26,870 --> 01:05:29,470
enough, and I don't think I've ever seen that happen.

633
01:05:30,510 --> 01:05:35,390
In addition, I believe that a system that allows public- initiated agenda items encourages

634
01:05:35,390 --> 01:05:40,330
people to become more engaged to fill their voice matters and to participate in local

635
01:05:40,330 --> 01:05:42,450
government rather than be passive observers.

636
01:05:43,230 --> 01:05:47,470
This kind of civic engagement is strongly correlated with positive outcomes for communities.

637
01:05:47,470 --> 01:05:52,410
When people see that they can bring their issues forward and know they will be considered, trust

638
01:05:52,410 --> 01:05:54,390
in local government is actually strengthened.

639
01:05:55,350 --> 01:05:59,610
Enabling more access in this way would create wonderful opportunities for new conversations

640
01:05:59,610 --> 01:06:01,210
and ideas for the city.

641
01:06:01,890 --> 01:06:06,890
This potentially challenging these potentially challenging conversations would possibly require

642
01:06:06,890 --> 01:06:11,630
bravery, openness, and heightened engagement from both the council and members of the public

643
01:06:11,630 --> 01:06:12,110
alike.

644
01:06:12,830 --> 01:06:17,330
When you think about it, requiring two council members to sponsor an agenda item may limit

645
01:06:17,330 --> 01:06:23,310
new or less-connected voices from being heard. Especially residents who might not know council members

646
01:06:23,310 --> 01:06:28,950
well, represent underserved neighborhoods or work schedules that limit outreach. By enabling

647
01:06:28,950 --> 01:06:33,870
public initiated items, the process becomes more inclusive and equitable, aligning with best

648
01:06:33,870 --> 01:06:38,570
practice frameworks that call for engagement of traditionally underrepresented groups. And it's

649
01:06:38,570 --> 01:06:43,270
my belief that this could do nothing but benefit our city. Thank you for your consideration again.

650
01:06:43,270 --> 01:06:44,670
Thank you for your comments.

651
01:06:46,050 --> 01:06:47,650
The next step is Bre and Boyle.

652
01:06:55,560 --> 01:06:56,180
Good evening.

653
01:07:00,960 --> 01:07:01,300
Hi, everybody.

654
01:07:03,780 --> 01:07:08,240
So we didn't plan this, but pretty on theme here.

655
01:07:09,200 --> 01:07:12,840
I attended as far as transparency and being open to the public.

656
01:07:13,680 --> 01:07:18,340
So I attended the RSM State of the city address last week that featured Mayor Bill.

657
01:07:19,320 --> 01:07:21,120
For folks at home, did you know about this?

658
01:07:21,120 --> 01:07:29,500
I assume you didn't because I was one of six, six members of the public that showed up to an event that was basically pay-walled.

659
01:07:30,060 --> 01:07:38,820
So, and I will say that Tony had to say highlights tonight because he knows that the public wasn't there, basically admitted that today.

660
01:07:39,640 --> 01:07:44,500
So, Tony Biel had this event tied into the Chamber of Commerce's Business Awards, so cute, right?

661
01:07:45,060 --> 01:07:56,380
Except in order to attend this event, you had to either pay $80 for a ticket or pay $310 to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which is a specific organization for businesses and not regular folks.

662
01:07:57,020 --> 01:08:02,780
Or wait outside and be left in once the big fancy people were done doing their big fancy stuff that they paid to do.

663
01:08:03,620 --> 01:08:07,660
And this event was also held at the Dove Canyon Golf Club, a neighborhood behind a gate.

664
01:08:07,660 --> 01:08:09,700
That doesn't sound accessible to me.

665
01:08:10,340 --> 01:08:13,500
Shouldn't a speech given by the mayor be accessible and open to the public?

666
01:08:13,800 --> 01:08:17,680
And yes, those of us not paying money to eat salads on white tablecloths could wait outside

667
01:08:17,680 --> 01:08:21,800
and be let in right before the actual speech, but look at the hurdles there.

668
01:08:22,200 --> 01:08:25,800
There were enough hurdles that only six members of the public were there.

669
01:08:26,660 --> 01:08:31,780
As a mayor in a council who also definitely gave full eye contact to the veterans who were speaking,

670
01:08:32,280 --> 01:08:34,240
but not to people like me.

671
01:08:34,540 --> 01:08:36,760
As a mayor in a council elected by people of the city,

672
01:08:36,760 --> 01:08:44,480
You should be horrified and disappointed that so few constituents were there, but I don't see that reaction now, and I didn't see it last week when I listened to Tony Speak.

673
01:08:45,080 --> 01:08:51,480
He had plenty to say about how much money the city was spending on things and even touted the hundreds of thousands of dollars they've yet to spend but have committed

674
01:08:51,480 --> 01:08:59,480
to the new fancy fences to be installed on Antonio Parkway so we can look as pretty as Rancho Mission VA Hope. This is something Tony is super concerned about.

675
01:08:59,480 --> 01:09:04,660
This annual speech used to be held in a city center, welcoming anyone to attend in a public space.

676
01:09:05,020 --> 01:09:05,920
That is no longer happening.

677
01:09:06,740 --> 01:09:10,240
And I would like the city council to tell us of where the video of the speech is.

678
01:09:10,520 --> 01:09:12,840
Maybe I missed it, but I did look online.

679
01:09:13,160 --> 01:09:18,680
So online the arson site only has some general info about the event and photos of Tony and his cronies smiling into the camera.

680
01:09:19,620 --> 01:09:27,360
In his speech last week that people didn't know what was happening and so can't find online he said that knowing what the American flag stands for is important.

681
01:09:27,360 --> 01:09:32,720
that's which considering he's treating his elected position like a member's only event.

682
01:09:33,360 --> 01:09:39,480
Now, PS, I know, SNAPs, PS, Tony also highlighted today the community programs that

683
01:09:39,480 --> 01:09:43,480
are some provides, but as a reminder, the same city got rid of the Boys and Girls Club that

684
01:09:43,480 --> 01:09:45,600
was a program. Thank you.

685
01:09:51,300 --> 01:09:58,540
Thanks for your comments, Brian. I'll just mention this is an annual event

686
01:09:58,540 --> 01:10:02,500
that has always been sponsored, at least in recent memory,

687
01:10:02,640 --> 01:10:06,100
by the Chamber of Commerce, and it was videotaped,

688
01:10:06,120 --> 01:10:08,700
and I'm certain that that will be shared publicly.

689
01:10:09,560 --> 01:10:11,920
I think it's currently being put together

690
01:10:11,920 --> 01:10:13,760
by those that taped it.

691
01:10:13,880 --> 01:10:16,480
They're editing it to include the full speech,

692
01:10:16,620 --> 01:10:18,700
but with all the slides, so that members of the public

693
01:10:18,700 --> 01:10:22,060
that couldn't be in attendance can see the entire event.

694
01:10:23,200 --> 01:10:25,520
And it will be shared as soon as it's available.

695
01:10:25,860 --> 01:10:28,520
That is done, not by the city, because this is a private event.

696
01:10:28,520 --> 01:10:35,440
And again, that belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and the city just for purposes of clarification

697
01:10:35,440 --> 01:10:38,760
did not get rid of the boys and girls club.

698
01:10:38,820 --> 01:10:43,860
They terminated negotiations with the city and they left at an August at the expiration

699
01:10:43,860 --> 01:10:50,360
of their contract and they informed the city and the public as such but just want to make

700
01:10:50,360 --> 01:10:51,920
that clarification for you.

701
01:10:52,100 --> 01:10:53,480
Next up is Mike Evo.

702
01:10:59,200 --> 01:10:59,880
Good evening, Mike.

703
01:11:00,220 --> 01:11:00,260
Welcome.

704
01:11:01,540 --> 01:11:02,520
How are you guys?

705
01:11:02,860 --> 01:11:03,060
Great.

706
01:11:03,220 --> 01:11:03,960
Thank you.

707
01:11:05,620 --> 01:11:07,020
So we got that monument.

708
01:11:07,780 --> 01:11:09,400
Veterans monument down out there.

709
01:11:09,460 --> 01:11:10,980
That's the monument I can get behind.

710
01:11:12,340 --> 01:11:17,260
So I wanted to talk about the in favor of getting an RFP out,

711
01:11:17,420 --> 01:11:21,600
but the city getting an RFP out, the update or a current audio system here,

712
01:11:22,780 --> 01:11:23,960
and to add a video feature.

713
01:11:24,180 --> 01:11:25,860
As mentioned before, we would like to

714
01:11:25,860 --> 01:11:32,140
our city to be as transparent as possible to our 50,000 residents, which all might not be able

715
01:11:32,140 --> 01:11:38,460
to attend in person. Residents who are new to the area, elderly or living abroad can still

716
01:11:38,460 --> 01:11:44,900
follow the community matters. In addition, this would save the city's staff time by reducing

717
01:11:44,900 --> 01:11:50,220
the number of public records requests by creating a digital history available online as well

718
01:11:50,220 --> 01:11:57,200
reducing misinformation. I've also done some research on this issue and I found that in 2018

719
01:11:57,200 --> 01:12:04,060
Lake Forest contracted a three-year term with prime government solutions of Utah for a cost of

720
01:12:04,060 --> 01:12:12,880
$69,600 for a three-year contract, so that's $23,000 a year. I also spoke with a general manager

721
01:12:12,880 --> 01:12:19,460
I have had detects solutions in Lake Forest,

722
01:12:19,780 --> 01:12:21,720
they're a audio visual company.

723
01:12:21,880 --> 01:12:24,320
He gave me a rough estimate starting at 50,000

724
01:12:24,320 --> 01:12:27,660
for a bare-bone system and up from there.

725
01:12:28,140 --> 01:12:31,360
Michael has offered to demonstrate a system here

726
01:12:31,360 --> 01:12:35,400
if to show the systems is already installed in other locations.

727
01:12:36,480 --> 01:12:40,780
I think at least our cities should make a good faith effort

728
01:12:40,780 --> 01:12:44,320
to explore the cost benefit of having such a system available

729
01:12:44,320 --> 01:12:45,560
for the people in the city.

730
01:12:46,620 --> 01:12:46,880
Thank you.

731
01:12:46,940 --> 01:12:47,540
Thank you, Mike.

732
01:12:47,660 --> 01:12:48,520
Appreciate your comments.

733
01:12:50,440 --> 01:12:51,940
Next up is Jacqueline Martin.

734
01:13:01,670 --> 01:13:02,030
Good evening.

735
01:13:06,110 --> 01:13:09,650
It's very meaningful to me, Veterans Day, because I have veterans

736
01:13:09,650 --> 01:13:12,730
and my family going all the way back to the Revolutionary War.

737
01:13:12,970 --> 01:13:18,430
They fought in every war for this country to protect and defend our freedom.

738
01:13:18,430 --> 01:13:19,970
That was talked about a lot tonight.

739
01:13:19,970 --> 01:13:25,430
about how the people who came, who we honored, and the monument, is for people who defended

740
01:13:25,430 --> 01:13:25,990
our freedom.

741
01:13:27,110 --> 01:13:33,610
And I find that ironic, because at this same time, this city council is actually supporting

742
01:13:33,610 --> 01:13:36,070
the eroding of those freedoms in our city.

743
01:13:38,220 --> 01:13:42,320
You know, I heard about the speech that you gave as well, that I wasn't able to attend.

744
01:13:43,140 --> 01:13:47,080
And public safety was one of the items as was the flock system.

745
01:13:48,100 --> 01:13:59,460
These past few weeks, there have been more news reports coming out about those systems being misused in other cities, including their AI systems, causing a woman to be falsely accused of committing crimes.

746
01:13:59,460 --> 01:14:05,860
The fortunately she had her own video system in her vehicle that demonstrated she was not where the

747
01:14:05,860 --> 01:14:08,900
flock systems AI said that she was when a crime was committed.

748
01:14:10,380 --> 01:14:11,520
This is an opaque system.

749
01:14:11,960 --> 01:14:16,780
I asked you guys a few months ago when I spoke about this system, what the audit process

750
01:14:16,780 --> 01:14:22,640
looks like and if you have access to that, if you can provide data to the taxpayers who

751
01:14:22,640 --> 01:14:28,140
are funding this system in our city, with demonstration that there is an ROI for us that

752
01:14:28,140 --> 01:14:29,700
that's actually reducing crime,

753
01:14:29,960 --> 01:14:32,740
whether it's helping convict people who commit crimes,

754
01:14:33,480 --> 01:14:36,860
and to make sure that the privacy and freedoms

755
01:14:36,860 --> 01:14:39,680
and rights of your citizens who you are representing

756
01:14:40,400 --> 01:14:43,300
are being protected, and I haven't received an answer

757
01:14:43,300 --> 01:14:45,500
from anyone on this council about those items.

758
01:14:46,940 --> 01:14:48,780
And I find that also ironic,

759
01:14:49,400 --> 01:14:52,040
because this same council won't agree to have

760
01:14:52,040 --> 01:14:55,600
these meetings videotaped, you won't agree

761
01:14:55,600 --> 01:14:59,960
to have transparency and accessibility for the public in the city.

762
01:15:00,000 --> 01:15:05,100
If you're representing and making these decisions about, so you are fine with continuing to

763
01:15:05,100 --> 01:15:11,860
road our freedoms and not give us the information about the system that is invasive. It is an

764
01:15:11,860 --> 01:15:16,820
invasion of our privacy that these cameras are all over our community. That most people in the city

765
01:15:16,820 --> 01:15:20,880
don't even know where they're located. The only way to find that out is to do what I've been doing, which is

766
01:15:20,880 --> 01:15:29,000
walk around and look for them. And yet you won't agree to the same level of transparency and

767
01:15:29,000 --> 01:15:32,820
for your constituents. Thank you.

768
01:15:35,400 --> 01:15:39,760
Thank you for your comments. Next up is Ruslan and Apologines.

769
01:15:40,200 --> 01:15:40,700
Push Carl.

770
01:15:44,050 --> 01:15:44,590
Good evening. Welcome.

771
01:15:44,910 --> 01:15:46,110
Hi. Thank you.

772
01:15:47,230 --> 01:15:48,510
So a good question about...

773
01:15:49,690 --> 01:15:50,850
So next is the lake.

774
01:15:51,750 --> 01:15:54,570
There's like a promenade, like a huge walkway

775
01:15:54,570 --> 01:15:57,550
between restaurant and everything else.

776
01:15:58,030 --> 01:16:00,410
I know it's a similar property. It's not a city property.

777
01:16:01,890 --> 01:16:07,290
But I was spoken, maybe a month ago, I'd be shit, you know, can be pressure washed.

778
01:16:07,550 --> 01:16:13,470
I know it's not a city property, but for sure, maybe you can address to someone like a

779
01:16:13,470 --> 01:16:14,590
council member or whoever.

780
01:16:15,530 --> 01:16:20,190
So they, some of who know, maybe like a manager of the Sandlark, so they can get it

781
01:16:20,190 --> 01:16:25,210
attached to see, maybe they've got scheduled something, maybe not, if not, I can help.

782
01:16:26,090 --> 01:16:26,570
Yeah,

783
01:16:28,730 --> 01:16:34,070
SamLark is the organization and charge of doing that and I know that they do do that.

784
01:16:34,150 --> 01:16:36,510
I don't know if they do it often or not for your life.

785
01:16:36,810 --> 01:16:43,870
It was likely not often, you know, not often and usually you can see how, you know, guys from

786
01:16:43,870 --> 01:16:44,950
Metin as they do push-ups.

787
01:16:45,650 --> 01:16:50,210
Like these, and you've got stripes and everywhere, you've got to be done nicely.

788
01:16:51,070 --> 01:16:54,010
We could share your concerns with our friends at SamLark.

789
01:16:54,010 --> 01:16:58,590
And I would urge you, if you haven't already, send them an email or give them a call as well.

790
01:16:59,010 --> 01:17:00,570
No, I just do. Can you assign someone?

791
01:17:01,070 --> 01:17:03,050
Yeah, we'll be happy to pass that along.

792
01:17:03,470 --> 01:17:08,190
The pool, Samlark, a executive director, we can contact them and let them know.

793
01:17:08,770 --> 01:17:15,230
Oh, yeah. But I want to first see you, like see the progress, maybe participate.

794
01:17:17,010 --> 01:17:18,430
You want to volunteer to help?

795
01:17:18,530 --> 01:17:21,750
Yeah, of course. Yeah. Well, we'll mention that as well.

796
01:17:21,750 --> 01:17:25,150
Yeah, sure, but who will get in touch with Samlark?

797
01:17:25,510 --> 01:17:26,070
The city.

798
01:17:26,570 --> 01:17:31,190
I mean, like, who specifically, so I can get in touch with this person?

799
01:17:32,170 --> 01:17:35,630
If you want to leave us your phone number, we could follow up with you and work with you.

800
01:17:35,630 --> 01:17:35,970
Yeah, please, please.

801
01:17:36,150 --> 01:17:38,870
If so, it's, you can give it to our city clerk.

802
01:17:39,030 --> 01:17:39,750
Yeah, thank you so much.

803
01:17:39,890 --> 01:17:40,430
Thank you, sir.

804
01:17:40,510 --> 01:17:41,530
I appreciate your comments.

805
01:17:42,830 --> 01:17:44,490
Last up tonight is Chris McLaughlin.

806
01:17:48,560 --> 01:17:49,280
Welcome, Chris.

807
01:17:49,280 --> 01:17:51,900
evening mayor city council.

808
01:17:54,000 --> 01:17:57,280
I wanted to touch base about the news this week.

809
01:17:57,560 --> 01:18:02,400
Election integrity slash voter registration problems are in the news again.

810
01:18:03,100 --> 01:18:06,760
The Orange County District Attorney announced and it was picked up by the Orange County

811
01:18:06,760 --> 01:18:10,900
Register and some other media outlets. The current president of the molten

812
01:18:10,900 --> 01:18:14,920
Miguel water district has actually been living in the Santa Margarita water

813
01:18:14,920 --> 01:18:21,680
district for the past three years and agreed to resign rather than go to jail and I think

814
01:18:21,680 --> 01:18:27,180
you'd agree to 160 hours of community service and the key thing I want to think of is

815
01:18:27,180 --> 01:18:31,300
he's actually living in the city of Rancho and the issue seems to be prevalent because I've

816
01:18:31,300 --> 01:18:39,260
seen it happen again where people move and they don't re-new the registration and it only

817
01:18:39,260 --> 01:18:43,580
takes about 10 minutes. I did it for our youngest daughter this year online. You just

818
01:18:44,500 --> 01:18:53,220
You say where you live and you use the DMV info for your signature and then they send you a ballot and it's pretty easy.

819
01:18:53,860 --> 01:19:01,080
So the bar to re-register if you move, particularly within Orange County, is really low if you're still in the state of California.

820
01:19:01,620 --> 01:19:03,600
You actually go to the same state website.

821
01:19:04,620 --> 01:19:13,040
So I guess my question is, when someone moves, it's supposed to be assumed that you want to vote where you live

822
01:19:13,040 --> 01:19:17,980
because that affects your life more, and I think it's designed to be sort of self-inforcing.

823
01:19:18,220 --> 01:19:20,760
They figure people won't want a vote, but they don't live anymore.

824
01:19:21,280 --> 01:19:25,580
But there's cases where people are like, well, I still care more about those elections, even

825
01:19:25,580 --> 01:19:29,120
I don't live there, so I'm going to pretend I still do.

826
01:19:30,340 --> 01:19:31,220
So I don't know.

827
01:19:31,220 --> 01:19:36,100
I know the Orange County District Attorney is currently prosecuting someone in Stanton for a similar

828
01:19:36,100 --> 01:19:38,140
crime within the city of Stanton.

829
01:19:38,140 --> 01:19:41,960
I think the next court date is on Tuesday.

830
01:19:41,960 --> 01:19:48,360
And I'm interested because I want to know what it takes to bus somebody for committing this crime.

831
01:19:48,700 --> 01:19:53,120
I think what they do is they talk to your neighbors and say, have you seen this person living here?

832
01:19:53,400 --> 01:19:57,120
It doesn't matter where they want to vote, it doesn't matter where they say they live,

833
01:19:57,700 --> 01:20:02,620
where you actually spend more time is where you're only legally allowed to vote,

834
01:20:02,980 --> 01:20:06,980
which is what I guess what happened was the current president of the Multinal Water District.

835
01:20:07,200 --> 01:20:10,080
He's been running out as a permanently so to his ex-wife.

836
01:20:10,080 --> 01:20:15,180
And the other question I have is, every time you get stuff for voting, it says, if you

837
01:20:15,180 --> 01:20:20,300
get mail for a voter to deliver your address, you're supposed to basically, you know, report

838
01:20:20,300 --> 01:20:21,980
them to the registrar, they don't live here.

839
01:20:22,580 --> 01:20:28,160
So the person who was getting this person's ballot at their address, so they don't live,

840
01:20:29,000 --> 01:20:33,800
how was it getting to the person who doesn't live there, is there a crime in that, you know,

841
01:20:33,880 --> 01:20:39,260
area two in terms of not, you know, turning in someone who doesn't live there.

842
01:20:39,260 --> 01:20:42,260
the same thing happens for our older daughter right now. She doesn't live with us anymore.

843
01:20:42,720 --> 01:20:45,720
I asked her today. I'm not to report you as you don't live here anymore because we've got

844
01:20:45,720 --> 01:20:53,020
a ballot for this year and didn't commit fraud and turn it in. But that's just an update. Thank you.

845
01:20:53,420 --> 01:20:59,560
Bye. Thank you for your comments, Chris. Thanks also for your military service and for

846
01:20:59,560 --> 01:21:09,240
being with us here tonight for Veterans Day. Appreciate that. That's the last of my

847
01:21:09,240 --> 01:21:23,980
that concludes item four, we're going to move to item five, the consent calendar, all matters on the consent calendar are to be approved in a single motion unless a member of the city council staff remember of the public ask for separate action on any item.

848
01:21:24,760 --> 01:21:27,500
Do we need to remove any items from the consent calendar tonight?

849
01:21:29,200 --> 01:21:32,640
All right, seeing none, then I entertain a motion to approve the consent calendar.

850
01:21:32,640 --> 01:21:40,460
So move motion in a second from council member Halloway, all in favor, please say aye.

851
01:21:40,460 --> 01:21:41,020
Aye.

852
01:21:41,240 --> 01:21:42,500
Motion carries unanimously.

853
01:21:42,860 --> 01:21:43,960
Thank you.

854
01:21:44,700 --> 01:21:46,820
Bringing us tied in six public hearing items tonight.

855
01:21:47,000 --> 01:21:47,560
We have none.

856
01:21:48,360 --> 01:21:49,820
So we now are at item seven.

857
01:21:49,860 --> 01:21:50,400
New business.

858
01:21:50,920 --> 01:21:59,300
7.1 is the city side fiber high speed internet infrastructure construction within our city limits.

859
01:22:00,340 --> 01:22:01,800
Mr. Parko, once again, good evening.

860
01:22:01,800 --> 01:22:03,480
Good evening, Mr. Mayor.

861
01:22:04,000 --> 01:22:04,980
Members of City Council.

862
01:22:05,980 --> 01:22:07,040
For this presentation,

863
01:22:08,020 --> 01:22:10,080
representatives from City Side Fiber,

864
01:22:10,300 --> 01:22:12,300
a fiber-based digital infrastructure

865
01:22:12,300 --> 01:22:14,000
developer and internet provider.

866
01:22:14,880 --> 01:22:16,160
We'll be providing a presentation

867
01:22:16,160 --> 01:22:18,960
on their upcoming fiber deployment project.

868
01:22:28,350 --> 01:22:29,010
All right, good evening.

869
01:22:29,410 --> 01:22:30,650
Mayor Bill and council members.

870
01:22:30,770 --> 01:22:31,690
My name is Pat Thomas,

871
01:22:31,870 --> 01:22:33,170
and I'm the Director of Government Relations

872
01:22:33,170 --> 01:22:34,450
for City Side Fiber.

873
01:22:35,090 --> 01:22:35,470
Hi, Pat.

874
01:22:35,650 --> 01:22:35,770
Welcome.

875
01:22:36,250 --> 01:22:36,950
Thank you.

876
01:22:36,950 --> 01:22:43,370
I've got some slides I wanted to share with you and run through with you and explain who

877
01:22:43,370 --> 01:22:45,450
city side fiber is and what we do.

878
01:22:46,150 --> 01:22:52,370
So city side fiber is as a Mr. Parko mentioned, we are a developer operator and service

879
01:22:52,370 --> 01:22:54,710
provider for high speed internet service.

880
01:22:54,850 --> 01:23:01,290
We build an all fiber optic network and our mission is to build a network that makes the cities

881
01:23:01,290 --> 01:23:05,410
that we provide service in, some of the most connected communities and cities in the country.

882
01:23:06,070 --> 01:23:19,410
We're a locally owned company, we're based in Irvine, and we're primarily working in Orange County, South Orange County, at this time, we're actually looking at expanding out beyond the South Orange County, but that is our home currently.

883
01:23:20,370 --> 01:23:32,030
We were founded by veterans of the telecommunications industry, and our network that we construct is 100% privately funded, so it's a completely private investment in the cities that we're serving.

884
01:23:32,030 --> 01:23:40,210
It's 100% fiber optic network and I'll provide high-speed internet up to 10 gigs and that's 10 gigabits per second.

885
01:23:41,150 --> 01:23:43,930
So it's a very high speed and robust internet service.

886
01:23:44,770 --> 01:23:47,810
We are a CPCN license public utility.

887
01:23:48,130 --> 01:23:52,210
I've got a little slide in the next one here that'll talk a little bit more about that.

888
01:23:52,710 --> 01:23:54,790
And we're very focused on customer service.

889
01:23:54,790 --> 01:24:02,210
It's a we're still a small company, but we really highly value our customer service morale

890
01:24:02,210 --> 01:24:06,650
and want to provide the best experience for all the customers that we serve.

891
01:24:08,350 --> 01:24:13,990
So our CPCN, that's something that we applied for and we're issued by the California Public

892
01:24:13,990 --> 01:24:19,630
Utility Commission stands for Certificate of Public Convenience and Accessibility. Essentially means

893
01:24:19,630 --> 01:24:23,590
that we are a regulated utility in the state of California.

894
01:24:24,790 --> 01:24:30,850
we were issued that when the company was first started, that does allow us to construct infrastructure

895
01:24:30,850 --> 01:24:34,310
as other utilities within the public right of way.

896
01:24:36,260 --> 01:24:36,820
Next slide, please.

897
01:24:37,240 --> 01:24:37,880
So why fiber?

898
01:24:39,020 --> 01:24:47,240
Several reasons, fiber is a very robust media for telecommunications and data transfer.

899
01:24:47,860 --> 01:24:52,400
Bandwidth has really a very high bandwidth, high capacity to transfer data.

900
01:24:52,400 --> 01:24:59,680
But the system has no data limits, essentially you're able to transmit an unlimited amount

901
01:24:59,680 --> 01:25:05,680
of data over the fiber optic network has a very high speed both for the download and

902
01:25:05,680 --> 01:25:08,280
the upload of the data.

903
01:25:09,180 --> 01:25:14,660
Like I said, we've got a service that will go up to 10 gigabits a second, or kind of

904
01:25:14,660 --> 01:25:20,280
our base level for residential services, one gigabit per second, and that's both the download

905
01:25:20,280 --> 01:25:27,700
and the upload speed, the cable systems can get you relatively high download speed, but are very

906
01:25:27,700 --> 01:25:32,160
limited as far as the upload speeds go. So the fiber network really serves as a symmetrical

907
01:25:32,160 --> 01:25:37,140
system that allows for the data transfer to occur both on the download and the upload.

908
01:25:37,460 --> 01:25:44,380
It's a very secure system, very reliable, whether it will not affect it, it's a very stable

909
01:25:44,380 --> 01:25:49,740
and reliable system. And we think it's future proof. We think the fiber infrastructure is something

910
01:25:49,740 --> 01:25:54,220
that will provide for the data transmission for current needs as well as any of the other

911
01:25:54,220 --> 01:25:58,260
future needs with all of the AI applications and things like that.

912
01:25:59,180 --> 01:25:59,780
Next slide, please.

913
01:26:00,820 --> 01:26:06,080
So the layers of connectivity, so the types of service that we provide currently in our

914
01:26:06,080 --> 01:26:08,680
focus is the fiber to the home market.

915
01:26:09,200 --> 01:26:13,980
We intend to build the fiber optic network to be able to provide that surface to the homes

916
01:26:13,980 --> 01:26:14,660
in the community.

917
01:26:15,300 --> 01:26:19,540
We also are going to be starting a small media and business service plan, so once we have

918
01:26:19,540 --> 01:26:24,260
the infrastructure in will be able to actually extend it in and provide service to commercial

919
01:26:24,260 --> 01:26:27,420
businesses, small and medium size.

920
01:26:28,140 --> 01:26:35,200
Wireless infrastructure, so once the fiber network is in place, you can also support wireless

921
01:26:35,200 --> 01:26:36,940
or small cell antennas.

922
01:26:36,940 --> 01:26:45,480
You may have heard the wireless carriers were planning to deploy their systems using, they

923
01:26:45,480 --> 01:26:49,700
called them 5G or small cell antennas a few years ago.

924
01:26:49,840 --> 01:26:53,980
They kind of stopped that practice because of the cost of doing that.

925
01:26:54,000 --> 01:26:55,840
And it wasn't so much the cost of the towers.

926
01:26:55,960 --> 01:26:59,000
It was the cost of being able to get connectivity to the towers.

927
01:26:59,600 --> 01:27:03,400
So our plan is to actually have that connectivity in the ground

928
01:27:03,400 --> 01:27:07,300
and be able to make that available with the cell carriers

929
01:27:07,300 --> 01:27:12,320
or looking to site new cell sites that this can then connect to our fiber network.

930
01:27:12,320 --> 01:27:17,380
And then smart to community applications, so if the city has any applications, they're looking

931
01:27:17,380 --> 01:27:21,300
at deploying throughout the community, we'll have a fiber network in place that can support

932
01:27:21,300 --> 01:27:22,860
those applications as well.

933
01:27:25,660 --> 01:27:34,020
So we call it the gig life experience that is what we refer to for our network and our service.

934
01:27:34,820 --> 01:27:36,700
It's a super high level of service.

935
01:27:37,200 --> 01:27:41,440
One of the things that we found is actually throughout the country communities that have a fiber

936
01:27:41,440 --> 01:27:46,020
infrastructure in place that actually increases the value of properties in the community.

937
01:27:46,780 --> 01:27:52,380
And the statistics show that that number is around 3% increase in property values.

938
01:27:53,660 --> 01:27:58,600
The slide below there shows the speed levels of the different levels of service.

939
01:27:58,720 --> 01:28:06,520
And you can see that in a cable system that download speed can be up to a gig,

940
01:28:06,520 --> 01:28:11,880
but usually not that high, and then the upload speed is usually a very slow, whereas the

941
01:28:11,880 --> 01:28:14,940
fiber service, it's the same upload and downloads speed.

942
01:28:17,150 --> 01:28:17,890
Next slide please.

943
01:28:18,070 --> 01:28:24,690
So this slide shows kind of where we are currently, again, started in Orange County, and

944
01:28:24,690 --> 01:28:27,850
are building in numerous cities in Orange County.

945
01:28:28,050 --> 01:28:30,750
The first cities that we started in were testing the data point.

946
01:28:30,810 --> 01:28:35,270
We've built out those two cities, currently under construction in Irvine, Lake Forest,

947
01:28:35,270 --> 01:28:43,370
Mission VA-HO, and we're getting ready to start in Laguna and Negale, Laguna Hills,

948
01:28:43,650 --> 01:28:45,990
Lisa VA-HO, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

949
01:28:46,190 --> 01:28:50,390
So we're hoping to start construction in Rancho Santa Margarita right after the first

950
01:28:50,390 --> 01:28:54,030
of the year, and I'll touch it a little bit more on that in just a few slides.

951
01:28:56,280 --> 01:29:01,680
So this slide shows basically the different types of connectivity we can provide.

952
01:29:02,120 --> 01:29:03,620
I've mentioned that a little bit earlier.

953
01:29:03,620 --> 01:29:07,660
we can provide, our main focus is the fiber to the home service.

954
01:29:08,020 --> 01:29:14,840
We can also provide connectivity for other Wi-Fi needs, for cellular coverage for the

955
01:29:14,840 --> 01:29:16,000
small cell antennas.

956
01:29:16,800 --> 01:29:21,320
We've talked to the city about the possibility if there's any need to provide connectivity

957
01:29:21,320 --> 01:29:25,980
for any of your traffic signals in the community, we can hook those up to our fiber network,

958
01:29:26,200 --> 01:29:29,960
and we'll also have the small and medium business program in place.

959
01:29:33,000 --> 01:29:46,100
So how we're planning to build out the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, we've worked with the city and we're hoping to be able to construct our network somewhat in concert with your road maintenance program.

960
01:29:46,720 --> 01:29:57,440
Our plan is to start in your zones that you're going to be doing road maintenance in next, which are the 1A, 1B and 2, and then work throughout the rest of the community.

961
01:29:58,800 --> 01:29:59,760
Next slide.

962
01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:21,500
So this is a map. It's just just colors on a map there, but it actually shows what our fiber optic network will look like. If you were to zoom in on this, you can kind of see the purple lines are the backbone part of our network and then the other lines if you were to zoom in, you can see those deploy out into the various streets within the city.

963
01:30:23,420 --> 01:30:35,360
So our plan is to start as I mentioned in those zones one A1B and two and that's basically all the neighborhoods on the north or west side of the canyon.

964
01:30:35,720 --> 01:30:39,420
So our plan is to start in those areas just after the first of the year.

965
01:30:39,700 --> 01:30:44,500
It's about a six month construction process to build out the fiber in those communities.

966
01:30:45,380 --> 01:30:47,920
So we intend to have that done about the middle of next year.

967
01:30:48,040 --> 01:30:51,800
We could then put those communities online onto our network.

968
01:30:52,740 --> 01:31:00,180
Our, our, our, the way we construct our network is we build the, the infrastructure in, in the road, we then put

969
01:31:00,180 --> 01:31:06,300
laddles off of the road. We go under the curb and under the sidewalk. And then we leave a connection point there.

970
01:31:06,540 --> 01:31:14,100
And then as people want to subscribe and connect to our service. We'll take it from there. We'll run it over into their house.

971
01:31:15,160 --> 01:31:20,200
We'll put a box on the side of their house. And then we'll provide the equipment and sides.

972
01:31:20,200 --> 01:31:22,600
So we provide the router and all the equipment they need,

973
01:31:22,960 --> 01:31:24,360
and then get them set up on the network,

974
01:31:24,720 --> 01:31:27,340
and then we actually are the internet service provider.

975
01:31:27,800 --> 01:31:30,400
So it's a turn key system with our system.

976
01:31:30,840 --> 01:31:32,600
We go all the way from the actual infrastructure.

977
01:31:33,220 --> 01:31:35,600
We operate that, and then we provide the internet service.

978
01:31:39,090 --> 01:31:42,050
So we really spend a lot of time and effort

979
01:31:42,050 --> 01:31:45,590
on communications to the residents in the community.

980
01:31:46,990 --> 01:31:49,570
We do several notifications to the residents,

981
01:31:49,570 --> 01:31:56,050
And initially, notifying them as to when the construction is going to take place, what's going to happen, what to expect.

982
01:31:56,210 --> 01:32:00,710
We do that with mailers, write up to the right at the beginning of the construction.

983
01:32:00,950 --> 01:32:06,670
We'll do door hangers for all the residents because the construction actually takes place in the street.

984
01:32:06,970 --> 01:32:09,730
We need to have the cars off of the street on the day of construction.

985
01:32:09,970 --> 01:32:14,070
So we'll put out no parking signs, 72 hours before the construction.

986
01:32:14,070 --> 01:32:17,850
And it's actually a very quick construction process.

987
01:32:18,030 --> 01:32:20,010
We use what's called micro-trenching.

988
01:32:20,190 --> 01:32:25,910
It's a piece of equipment that cuts a very narrow trench in the road, and then moves forward

989
01:32:25,910 --> 01:32:29,670
and then that trench is back filled on the same day that that work is done.

990
01:32:30,230 --> 01:32:33,890
We can do about one piece of equipment, can do about a thousand feet a day.

991
01:32:34,310 --> 01:32:39,730
So it's a very, very fast construction process, much faster than conventional excavation

992
01:32:39,730 --> 01:32:41,050
and trenching.

993
01:32:41,050 --> 01:32:48,770
And then we keep that communication up as the work takes place and then we use that essentially

994
01:32:48,770 --> 01:32:53,510
kind of as a marketing tool too because once we've got the construction completed and

995
01:32:53,510 --> 01:32:59,190
the network available we do hope that as many people are interested in and sign up for

996
01:32:59,190 --> 01:33:00,390
the services possible.

997
01:33:02,560 --> 01:33:02,960
Next slide.

998
01:33:03,520 --> 01:33:10,380
So this is one of our marketing pieces, this is what we would send out to the residents and

999
01:33:10,380 --> 01:33:17,080
neighborhoods. Basically shows the three different plans that we have. We have what we call the

1000
01:33:17,080 --> 01:33:22,560
connecting control. That's the one gigabit speed plan. That's currently priced at $80 a month.

1001
01:33:23,220 --> 01:33:28,440
The two gigabit plan. That's what we call the work hard. Play hard plan. That's currently priced at $95.

1002
01:33:28,920 --> 01:33:34,360
Dollars a month. And then we have a very robust five gigabit plan. That's called everything in

1003
01:33:34,360 --> 01:33:39,420
everywhere. And that's priced at $195 a month. So those are the levels of the service that we provide

1004
01:33:39,420 --> 01:33:45,280
in the community. And that concludes my presentation and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

1005
01:33:45,960 --> 01:33:53,080
Thank you, Pat. Council members, any questions for city side fiber or staff?

1006
01:33:54,140 --> 01:33:56,580
To my left. Council member Halloween. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

1007
01:33:57,980 --> 01:34:09,400
Those are in the audience that couldn't see that. I couldn't see it. The audience have a

1008
01:34:09,400 --> 01:34:12,740
They don't have it right now, but we can certainly make this act.

1009
01:34:12,920 --> 01:34:14,100
I couldn't read it even from here.

1010
01:34:14,140 --> 01:34:18,300
I don't think they probably could either, but I'd have been a good idea to have this available because.

1011
01:34:18,300 --> 01:34:19,820
Excuse me, can't we have it?

1012
01:34:19,820 --> 01:34:20,140
All the way.

1013
01:34:20,340 --> 01:34:22,160
There are copies in the back of the room.

1014
01:34:22,560 --> 01:34:23,660
Yeah, and I don't have a copy here.

1015
01:34:23,700 --> 01:34:25,000
And it's on our city website too.

1016
01:34:25,020 --> 01:34:28,720
It's much bigger point if you want to type as you want to see it.

1017
01:34:29,060 --> 01:34:38,440
Okay, so just a million questions, but this is a public utility that we can build on public right away.

1018
01:34:38,440 --> 01:34:43,420
Correct. So in terms of the city's involvement with this, this is obviously this is a

1019
01:34:43,420 --> 01:34:49,000
receive and file report. So you're letting us know that this is going to be happening

1020
01:34:49,720 --> 01:34:54,820
and you're selling a product. You're going to be advertising a product and selling a product.

1021
01:34:55,320 --> 01:35:00,960
Are you the only entity that will be offering this product or is there competition?

1022
01:35:02,820 --> 01:35:11,160
So our business model is that we construct our infrastructure and then we own it and we operate it and we offer the service.

1023
01:35:11,580 --> 01:35:12,640
Excuse me.

1024
01:35:13,360 --> 01:35:18,760
So we are essentially an alternative to your existing internet service providers here.

1025
01:35:19,060 --> 01:35:23,620
So the cable companies they provide that service will be an alternative to that.

1026
01:35:26,400 --> 01:35:30,320
Or are you the only provider of this specific service?

1027
01:35:31,400 --> 01:35:34,560
Are there any other entities that will be competing with you?

1028
01:35:35,040 --> 01:35:36,320
Not on our network.

1029
01:35:37,860 --> 01:35:42,020
We are the only provider of the service on our network,

1030
01:35:42,020 --> 01:35:43,520
on our fiber optic network.

1031
01:35:44,160 --> 01:35:44,940
Well, that's not my question.

1032
01:35:45,040 --> 01:35:47,820
Are there other competitors that are going to be coming

1033
01:35:47,820 --> 01:35:49,660
and doing the same thing that you are

1034
01:35:49,660 --> 01:35:51,240
and try to offer maybe a lower price

1035
01:35:51,240 --> 01:35:52,140
that you know on?

1036
01:35:52,540 --> 01:35:54,500
Well, there certainly could be.

1037
01:35:54,500 --> 01:35:57,360
There are other, oh, thank you very much.

1038
01:35:58,640 --> 01:36:00,540
There certainly could be, there are other companies

1039
01:36:00,540 --> 01:36:02,680
that are essentially doing the same thing

1040
01:36:02,680 --> 01:36:04,360
that we are in other communities

1041
01:36:04,360 --> 01:36:06,760
throughout the state and country, for that matter.

1042
01:36:08,000 --> 01:36:11,180
I don't know whether any of other companies

1043
01:36:12,140 --> 01:36:15,320
have approached City of Rancho Santa Margarita,

1044
01:36:16,700 --> 01:36:20,500
they can, and they can, they're certainly welcome to.

1045
01:36:20,840 --> 01:36:23,540
We typically don't pursue locations

1046
01:36:23,540 --> 01:36:26,940
that already have fiber optic infrastructure in place.

1047
01:36:28,220 --> 01:36:33,620
If there's cable infrastructure, we will construct our fiber network in locations where

1048
01:36:33,620 --> 01:36:36,580
there's cable infrastructure, because, quite frankly, it's better.

1049
01:36:37,500 --> 01:36:43,240
It's more robust, it's more state-of-the-art than the cable infrastructure.

1050
01:36:44,060 --> 01:36:50,500
What's the difference in price of cable and you guys roughly, is there 10% 20% 2% is there

1051
01:36:50,500 --> 01:36:50,820
a number?

1052
01:36:50,820 --> 01:36:58,940
You know, I don't have that, those numbers kind of vary depending upon what level of service

1053
01:36:58,940 --> 01:37:06,440
they're providing, the speeds, and the pricing that the Verizon's and the Cox and the

1054
01:37:06,440 --> 01:37:10,000
spectrum, they're pricing plans.

1055
01:37:10,600 --> 01:37:15,160
I believe we're very competitive with their pricing plan for the level of service that we

1056
01:37:15,160 --> 01:37:15,660
provide.

1057
01:37:19,080 --> 01:37:27,540
You talked about that if I ever would be on the roadway and also sidewalk, I think you mentioned might be some sidewalk.

1058
01:37:28,380 --> 01:37:34,660
Well, so our main line will run in the roadway and then we lateral off of that to get to the homes.

1059
01:37:35,140 --> 01:37:37,080
So our main line will be in the roadway.

1060
01:37:37,340 --> 01:37:40,740
We do that using the micro trenching and then our lateral wing.

1061
01:37:40,860 --> 01:37:43,520
We do that using essentially like a micro tunnel.

1062
01:37:43,520 --> 01:37:50,040
So, we'll drill under the curb, under the sidewalk, and then back to the property line.

1063
01:37:50,580 --> 01:37:55,320
And then when folks want to subscribe, we'll actually trinch that up to their home.

1064
01:37:56,200 --> 01:38:02,760
The trinching process that you describe narrow, a narrow error at 1,000 feet at one time,

1065
01:38:02,940 --> 01:38:08,900
and you seal it right away is that if someone were to look at that, the work that you just did, the construction,

1066
01:38:08,900 --> 01:38:15,860
and could they tell that there had been a disruption of the street there, or is it perfectly

1067
01:38:15,860 --> 01:38:17,800
exactly what it was before you did it?

1068
01:38:18,200 --> 01:38:21,760
Well, you'll be able to tell, because it actually did it.

1069
01:38:22,080 --> 01:38:28,280
Well, we do that micro trench, and then we do a restoration after that's done.

1070
01:38:28,580 --> 01:38:37,360
So we've cut that micro trench, and then we do an 18 inch wide grind of the street, and then repave over the top of that.

1071
01:38:37,360 --> 01:38:42,460
So you'll see the new paving, but it will be new pave over the top of the trench.

1072
01:38:42,580 --> 01:38:50,020
So you'll have a new paving for a distance on top of around old pave, old paving.

1073
01:38:50,280 --> 01:38:50,520
Correct.

1074
01:38:51,120 --> 01:38:57,500
And our strategy is to coordinate with the city so that hopefully our construction is done in

1075
01:38:57,500 --> 01:38:59,180
advance of your road maintenance.

1076
01:38:59,620 --> 01:39:04,540
So when you're doing slurry seals with the neighborhoods, we're trying to get ours done

1077
01:39:04,540 --> 01:39:12,220
right ahead of what your resurfacing projects after after a slurry seal is done you

1078
01:39:12,220 --> 01:39:18,280
won't see it it goes under the sidewalk so you don't you don't there's no disruption to the

1079
01:39:18,280 --> 01:39:28,500
sidewalk as one of your advertising notes you'd mentioned that a 3.1% increase in my home value

1080
01:39:28,500 --> 01:39:35,760
if I have this where where do you get that that's some national data that the national associations

1081
01:39:35,760 --> 01:39:40,080
the track installation of this type of infrastructure have published.

1082
01:39:40,360 --> 01:39:41,460
What national association?

1083
01:39:41,900 --> 01:39:43,160
They're called the National Association.

1084
01:39:43,900 --> 01:39:48,800
Well, we belong to an organization called the Fiber Broadband Association FBA.

1085
01:39:48,860 --> 01:39:58,380
That's a national association that has 700 members throughout the country that do infrastructure using fiber optics.

1086
01:39:59,180 --> 01:40:05,480
And they've done studies and data collection that have provided that data.

1087
01:40:05,480 --> 01:40:10,820
So the zero organization higher that entity to come up with that number?

1088
01:40:11,280 --> 01:40:13,080
No, now we're just a member of that operation.

1089
01:40:14,800 --> 01:40:15,280
Okay.

1090
01:40:17,640 --> 01:40:18,500
That's all I have right now.

1091
01:40:18,660 --> 01:40:19,540
Thank you.

1092
01:40:19,700 --> 01:40:20,280
May I pretend?

1093
01:40:20,600 --> 01:40:20,940
Thank you.

1094
01:40:20,960 --> 01:40:21,480
Thank you, Pat.

1095
01:40:21,580 --> 01:40:22,180
Very quickly.

1096
01:40:23,080 --> 01:40:30,100
I see from the map that the first recipients of fiber would be what we call the Melinda Heights area

1097
01:40:30,100 --> 01:40:35,420
and then another area across Santa Margarita Parkway right off Bonifaceo.

1098
01:40:35,420 --> 01:40:36,860
that whole area of the hilly.

1099
01:40:37,520 --> 01:40:38,820
Yeah, for lack of a better term.

1100
01:40:39,820 --> 01:40:42,200
And I believe I heard you say that you

1101
01:40:42,200 --> 01:40:45,880
try to coordinate maintenance projects,

1102
01:40:45,940 --> 01:40:47,960
meet maintenance projects with the installation

1103
01:40:47,960 --> 01:40:49,360
of the fibers, that is accurate.

1104
01:40:50,000 --> 01:40:52,220
So when it comes to the remaining zones,

1105
01:40:52,640 --> 01:40:55,300
three through six, would that be dependent upon

1106
01:40:55,300 --> 01:40:58,500
what the city is doing with regard to street maintenance?

1107
01:40:59,960 --> 01:41:03,460
Well, we're trying to coordinate that.

1108
01:41:03,460 --> 01:41:26,920
And I believe your schedule, I know this is very not precisely defined yet, but as to work through the rest of the city, kind of in that two, three, four, five, six, so it would be kind of going from on the other side of the canyon, they're kind of going from south to north.

1109
01:41:27,700 --> 01:41:37,020
I'm not sure exactly when those streets will be resurfaced, but I believe it's kind of in that order over the next, say, I'll call it three to five years.

1110
01:41:37,980 --> 01:41:54,000
I don't know if Joe's got any more council member, McGur. Pat Thomas came in a couple months ago and so the first thing that we did was we provided our seven year CIP to them so that they could go ahead and plan their projects ahead of our seven year CIP.

1111
01:41:54,000 --> 01:41:57,760
Okay, took some of my mouth, I mentioned the seven year CIP.

1112
01:41:58,720 --> 01:42:02,500
So right now the seven year CIP shows that the Melinda Heights

1113
01:42:02,500 --> 01:42:04,760
and the Bonifacio area, I can say Bonifacio,

1114
01:42:04,960 --> 01:42:06,900
but I think everyone knows where I'm talking about,

1115
01:42:08,540 --> 01:42:10,960
is currently getting street maintenance.

1116
01:42:11,140 --> 01:42:14,400
And we're talking about mid January or 2026

1117
01:42:15,040 --> 01:42:19,060
to complete the basic fiber installation

1118
01:42:19,060 --> 01:42:22,320
and then thereafter residents would then say,

1119
01:42:22,320 --> 01:42:33,040
I want to get this. I can tell you right now there's a gentleman who's been sending me messages back and forth for quite a while regarding his desire and he happens to live in that area to the best of my knowledge.

1120
01:42:33,940 --> 01:42:39,000
So it would take until mid January of twenty twenty six to have the installation of the main fiber.

1121
01:42:39,780 --> 01:42:46,900
And thereafter if a resident wants to have it for their home, you would then install it and hook up a box or something to the right.

1122
01:42:46,900 --> 01:42:58,760
Right, how long does it take when Joe Blow calls up and says, you know, I'd like to take advantage of this, how long does it take for the installation from the street to their home?

1123
01:42:59,160 --> 01:43:16,380
Well, that can happen pretty fast. That's we call that a drop or a service connection and that's all done by our personnel. So once we get the main line in, we create in our database all of the serviceable addresses.

1124
01:43:16,380 --> 01:43:24,620
And then anyone can look up whether their address is serviceable if they are they call we'll usually get a drop or a service done within two or three weeks

1125
01:43:25,060 --> 01:43:26,500
When they request it

1126
01:43:27,100 --> 01:43:29,380
See you would anticipate by mid January of

1127
01:43:30,380 --> 01:43:30,980
2026

1128
01:43:30,980 --> 01:43:37,400
This zone one would have something online that would show whether or not it's accessible

1129
01:43:38,320 --> 01:43:43,280
Our plan is to start construction in January of 26 in that zone.

1130
01:43:43,280 --> 01:43:53,660
It's about a six month build for that zone so I would say by June or July we would then have that service available in that zone by June or July.

1131
01:43:53,880 --> 01:43:56,380
I got you.

1132
01:43:59,460 --> 01:44:12,280
And then our plan is that as the zones are completed we would put them online at the time that they're done and then just work through the city so that we wouldn't wait until the whole city's done to put the network online.

1133
01:44:12,280 --> 01:44:16,120
And as far as tunneling under a sidewalk, that wouldn't happen to the list, somebody said,

1134
01:44:16,300 --> 01:44:17,080
hey, I want this.

1135
01:44:17,360 --> 01:44:19,860
No, that happens when we do the main line, the main line.

1136
01:44:19,900 --> 01:44:24,040
So we actually do the main line and then we do the laterals under the sidewalk and then we

1137
01:44:24,040 --> 01:44:31,560
leave a locator, basically, for the cable that's under that's on the back side of the sidewalk.

1138
01:44:31,600 --> 01:44:32,960
So it stops at the property line.

1139
01:44:32,960 --> 01:44:33,300
Yes.

1140
01:44:34,300 --> 01:44:36,340
We do all that as part of the initial build.

1141
01:44:38,240 --> 01:44:38,420
Okay.

1142
01:44:38,720 --> 01:44:39,520
Thank you.

1143
01:44:41,340 --> 01:44:41,880
To me, right?

1144
01:44:42,900 --> 01:44:43,780
Can some member figure around?

1145
01:44:43,820 --> 01:44:44,300
Hi, Pat.

1146
01:44:44,300 --> 01:44:45,680
Thank you for being here.

1147
01:44:46,260 --> 01:44:50,200
What percentage of mission VAO have you installed already?

1148
01:44:50,440 --> 01:44:52,960
So we've done about 40% of mission VAO.

1149
01:44:53,660 --> 01:44:55,480
Yeah, I just want to say everybody that is using

1150
01:44:55,480 --> 01:44:57,340
your mission VAO is very happy.

1151
01:44:57,780 --> 01:44:58,720
So we're glad you're going to be here in real time.

1152
01:44:58,740 --> 01:44:59,760
Thank you so much.

1153
01:45:15,310 --> 01:45:24,090
It's just one side of the street and then we actually do a smaller tranche going across to reach the other side of the street.

1154
01:45:24,350 --> 01:45:26,690
Okay, so the no parking would be on one side of the street?

1155
01:45:26,690 --> 01:45:29,550
It would be on both actually when the construction done.

1156
01:45:29,810 --> 01:45:31,650
Okay, and when you're talking about

1157
01:45:31,650 --> 01:45:36,690
doing trenching from the locator point over the sidewalk to the home,

1158
01:45:36,930 --> 01:45:39,350
are you actually having to dig trenches then?

1159
01:45:40,050 --> 01:45:42,370
We do, and we coordinate that with each individual

1160
01:45:42,370 --> 01:45:46,710
resident as to where the best location to do that trench would be.

1161
01:45:46,830 --> 01:45:51,890
If they've got some landscape areas or some place where that would be

1162
01:45:51,890 --> 01:45:54,750
least of true symptoms to be able to do that into their home.

1163
01:45:54,750 --> 01:46:05,970
Okay, and what assurances do we have that there's not going to be any gas lines or other lines impacted or cut during this process?

1164
01:46:06,710 --> 01:46:10,630
Well we do a pretty extensive review of where the existing utilities are.

1165
01:46:10,770 --> 01:46:15,290
So we reach out to all the utility companies and ask for their existing record information.

1166
01:46:15,730 --> 01:46:23,110
We show that on our plans we locate our trench to not be in conflict with any of those existing utilities.

1167
01:46:23,710 --> 01:46:30,670
We typically like to have our trench somewhere close to the to the gutter line, but not right on the gutter line a little ways off

1168
01:46:30,670 --> 01:46:34,070
If there's an existing utility there, we'll move it to a different location

1169
01:46:34,070 --> 01:46:41,570
So we do a pretty extensive review of where the existing utilities are in our planning phase and then and then and then we also

1170
01:46:41,570 --> 01:46:46,950
Mark everything out when we do construction and that's another another thing I think I failed to mention

1171
01:46:46,950 --> 01:46:51,050
But prior to our construction start and this is typical for any underground construction

1172
01:46:51,050 --> 01:46:59,170
you're required to call, dig alert, and then all of the existing utilities or their providers

1173
01:46:59,170 --> 01:47:03,970
will come out and mark where all the existing utilities are located, paint that on the ground.

1174
01:47:04,610 --> 01:47:09,950
And so when our construction starts, you'll see, and the residents will see a lot of paint

1175
01:47:09,950 --> 01:47:14,950
on the ground where the existing utilities are, and that's another way to just avoid any potential

1176
01:47:14,950 --> 01:47:15,510
conflict.

1177
01:47:15,510 --> 01:47:22,210
And once we're done, we come out and send water blast all that off the street and where it was marked.

1178
01:47:22,990 --> 01:47:27,270
Okay, and you're talking about that your local company and customer service.

1179
01:47:27,970 --> 01:47:32,690
And how do you, what's the ability for customers to reach out to you?

1180
01:47:32,710 --> 01:47:38,810
Do you have, obviously, I would assume, phone, but do you have text, website, chat, all that stuff?

1181
01:47:38,810 --> 01:47:47,150
Yeah, we have a website, and I hope it's on here somewhere, but we definitely have a website.

1182
01:47:47,850 --> 01:47:53,130
The Edmetre Effect, that's kind of the primary means of contacting us and checking to see if the

1183
01:47:53,130 --> 01:47:54,830
service is available and requesting the service.

1184
01:47:55,190 --> 01:47:57,410
We've definitely got phone service available.

1185
01:47:57,850 --> 01:47:58,870
We do have tech service.

1186
01:47:59,210 --> 01:48:05,070
Our call center is in our office in Irvine, so you're going to talk to a person when you call in.

1187
01:48:05,070 --> 01:48:08,810
and the matter of fact, our call center is right outside of our CEO's office, so we

1188
01:48:08,810 --> 01:48:17,710
get to hear all of that come in and very high priority for the company to have, we call

1189
01:48:17,710 --> 01:48:21,450
our Concierge team that provides that service at the call center.

1190
01:48:22,190 --> 01:48:26,630
Okay, and then one final question, I mean, I've heard from several residents that they're

1191
01:48:26,630 --> 01:48:30,850
really looking forward to this and I actually happen to live in the first area.

1192
01:48:32,030 --> 01:48:38,310
When you are doing these projects, one of the things that I'm concerned about because you

1193
01:48:38,310 --> 01:48:44,710
did mention street parking is that we do have some schools and other businesses that would

1194
01:48:44,710 --> 01:48:49,730
be impacted, not businessism will indict, but in the other areas, how do you schedule

1195
01:48:49,730 --> 01:48:55,550
those things to reduce the impact on, say, a school because you have, you're taking the way

1196
01:48:55,550 --> 01:48:59,090
parking for the families, et cetera, and the route.

1197
01:48:59,350 --> 01:49:00,910
They can still drive the road or no.

1198
01:49:01,150 --> 01:49:01,850
They can't drive the road.

1199
01:49:01,850 --> 01:49:02,910
The road will be open.

1200
01:49:03,150 --> 01:49:04,530
So the road will still be open.

1201
01:49:04,590 --> 01:49:05,530
They just get a park.

1202
01:49:07,110 --> 01:49:11,410
And that no parking really in any given area is really just one day.

1203
01:49:11,550 --> 01:49:11,790
OK.

1204
01:49:12,690 --> 01:49:17,110
So like I was saying, the trencher can do about a thousand feet a day.

1205
01:49:17,550 --> 01:49:20,470
So with that, it'll be where the no parking is on one day.

1206
01:49:20,810 --> 01:49:22,810
The next day, it will be the next thousand feet.

1207
01:49:22,810 --> 01:49:28,350
And the trenches is cut, it's back filled, the conduit goes in, it's back filled, it's all done

1208
01:49:28,350 --> 01:49:29,210
on the same day.

1209
01:49:29,430 --> 01:49:34,210
So we don't leave any open trench, anything open on the road after the work is done.

1210
01:49:34,450 --> 01:49:35,410
How loud is it cutting?

1211
01:49:37,430 --> 01:49:42,770
I don't know the decibels, it is a piece of heavy equipment, so there is no more hand though

1212
01:49:42,770 --> 01:49:43,090
you said.

1213
01:49:43,510 --> 01:49:44,510
This is not going to be happening.

1214
01:49:45,050 --> 01:49:49,490
Then there is a little bit of a time delay between when the trenches cut and the back

1215
01:49:49,490 --> 01:49:54,730
and everything is done and then we come through and restore or resurface over the top of the trench.

1216
01:49:54,910 --> 01:50:02,630
That's usually about a week or two after the trenching is done so that we can have enough work for the asphalt contractor to come in and do their repaving.

1217
01:50:03,370 --> 01:50:09,570
And then the slurry seal would happen a couple weeks, couple months afterwards, is that what the plan is?

1218
01:50:10,250 --> 01:50:17,510
That's what we're hoping and that's what we're attempting to coordinate with Joe and his team as to our work being done ahead of their project.

1219
01:50:17,510 --> 01:50:20,450
Yes, the answer to the question counts when we're prepared.

1220
01:50:21,050 --> 01:50:25,430
The project is going well ahead of the construction that's going to be happening in this area.

1221
01:50:26,210 --> 01:50:28,770
And they are also aware we do have a street moratorium.

1222
01:50:30,090 --> 01:50:37,630
So after we slurry seal the street, there's minimum two years before any utilities can come in and trench or cut the street up.

1223
01:50:38,370 --> 01:50:39,950
And for our materials, it's five years.

1224
01:50:40,690 --> 01:50:45,870
So once we're done, Patrick has missed his opportunity and he's got to come back.

1225
01:50:45,870 --> 01:50:47,910
Okay, thank you.

1226
01:50:49,350 --> 01:50:51,530
Hi Pat, thanks for your presentation.

1227
01:50:52,770 --> 01:50:59,590
Could you just clarify for me what city side fiber is, you know, looking at your first slide,

1228
01:51:00,450 --> 01:51:06,970
the first part of the bullet points indicate like it's locally owned operated and focused,

1229
01:51:07,790 --> 01:51:10,410
own privately funded, it sounds like a private company,

1230
01:51:10,410 --> 01:51:15,170
but then you mentioned that it's CPCN license public utility.

1231
01:51:15,170 --> 01:51:21,990
Are you a governmental entity or are you a private company where a private company where a one on our private company?

1232
01:51:22,230 --> 01:51:26,050
It's a private equity firm that provides all of the funding for the company.

1233
01:51:26,070 --> 01:51:35,150
So they are technically the owners of the company the CPCN is is just the license that we obtained from the California Public Utility Commission.

1234
01:51:36,070 --> 01:51:37,770
Okay. Thank you for that clarification.

1235
01:51:39,430 --> 01:51:44,990
You've indicated that you're intending to start rolling out the construction and your first phase.

1236
01:51:44,990 --> 01:51:48,350
in just a matter of weeks, January of next year.

1237
01:51:50,890 --> 01:51:56,150
And I'm curious to hear both from our staff and from you.

1238
01:51:56,330 --> 01:52:01,770
What interactions has your company already had in terms with our city,

1239
01:52:02,450 --> 01:52:06,510
staff, the details that would relate to everything that you just described

1240
01:52:06,510 --> 01:52:08,630
and commencing all these activities?

1241
01:52:08,750 --> 01:52:12,770
Yeah, so we've had initial meeting with Joe and his team,

1242
01:52:12,770 --> 01:52:15,370
And we're just ready to begin submitting plans.

1243
01:52:15,530 --> 01:52:20,210
We'll actually prepare full improvement plans that show all the existing utilities,

1244
01:52:20,570 --> 01:52:24,750
the roadways, the location of our trench, all the details on those plans.

1245
01:52:24,910 --> 01:52:31,130
We go through the plan check process with the city and then once they're satisfied with the plans

1246
01:52:31,130 --> 01:52:35,990
and ready to issue us a permit, the issue of the permits, the city will provide inspection

1247
01:52:35,990 --> 01:52:37,690
as the work is taking place.

1248
01:52:38,050 --> 01:52:41,870
So we're kind of in that process now and we're hoping to get through that process

1249
01:52:41,870 --> 01:52:46,190
by the first of the year and be able to actually start the construction right after the first

1250
01:52:46,190 --> 01:52:46,550
year.

1251
01:52:46,910 --> 01:52:48,390
You're anticipating my next question.

1252
01:52:48,590 --> 01:52:53,490
It was going to be whether it's required that you obtain permits to do this type

1253
01:52:53,490 --> 01:52:56,110
of work through the city and it sounds like it is.

1254
01:52:56,130 --> 01:52:57,210
That's correct, Mayor Bill.

1255
01:52:57,430 --> 01:53:00,410
They need to acquire what's called an accrosion permit.

1256
01:53:00,630 --> 01:53:03,090
Any work in the public right away needs an accrosion permit.

1257
01:53:03,530 --> 01:53:06,450
Patrick has told me he's close to submitting the detailed plans.

1258
01:53:06,530 --> 01:53:11,030
Once we receive those, we will review the plans and make sure that they abide by all

1259
01:53:12,750 --> 01:53:24,050
do any of those permits, or any of what we've just discussed, is it anticipated that it would require any city council action or approval?

1260
01:53:25,090 --> 01:53:27,430
No, that permits ministerial.

1261
01:53:34,230 --> 01:53:39,590
It's a big undertaking. As you mentioned, you know, you had your competitor, the cable industry.

1262
01:53:39,590 --> 01:53:50,010
And we have with the cable company a franchise agreement that spells out the terms and

1263
01:53:50,010 --> 01:53:52,950
conditions by which they get the right to operate that.

1264
01:53:53,090 --> 01:53:57,190
Is it anticipated that we would have a similar franchise agreement with this company?

1265
01:53:57,970 --> 01:54:06,150
No, because of that CPCN license with the PUC, that essentially is our franchise to work

1266
01:54:06,150 --> 01:54:07,250
throughout the state.

1267
01:54:07,250 --> 01:54:14,490
And actually all the cable companies franchisees all were rolled up under the state several years ago as well.

1268
01:54:16,630 --> 01:54:23,430
Question for our city's staff, do we currently receive any sort of franchise fee from our cable company today?

1269
01:54:23,930 --> 01:54:34,430
We do, and it's under as representative indicated it's under a state franchise that was passed, I believe, like in 2006 or 1996.

1270
01:54:34,430 --> 01:54:45,190
And I took a while until those franchises sort of fell off of cities, but yes, the cities get a residual franchise fee or a franchise revenue.

1271
01:54:46,130 --> 01:54:50,230
But it's still a state held franchise license at this point.

1272
01:54:50,230 --> 01:54:56,530
And I can also tell you that the franchise fee, you know, as it used to be, and currently is,

1273
01:54:56,530 --> 01:55:05,310
and this goes back to the days of cable TV, the franchise fees based on the cable companies video or TV service.

1274
01:55:05,450 --> 01:55:07,970
They don't pay a fee based on our internet service.

1275
01:55:08,330 --> 01:55:10,130
We're just providing internet service.

1276
01:55:10,370 --> 01:55:13,230
So that's why we don't fall under that category.

1277
01:55:13,850 --> 01:55:18,690
Is it anticipated that any fee whatsoever would be payable to the city

1278
01:55:18,690 --> 01:55:21,410
for the benefit of you operating within our city?

1279
01:55:22,890 --> 01:55:27,790
No, other than the fees that we pay for our permits and for our inspection for our construction.

1280
01:55:30,290 --> 01:55:38,310
Okay. Going back to the cost of installation, after your main laying of all your lines,

1281
01:55:38,730 --> 01:55:45,090
homeowner by homeowner, and you would have to do additional trenching and installation on each home

1282
01:55:45,090 --> 01:55:47,210
that needs it.

1283
01:55:49,050 --> 01:55:52,430
Can you address just the relative costs, the...

1284
01:55:52,430 --> 01:55:55,150
So, homeowners pay for the country...

1285
01:55:55,150 --> 01:55:56,450
No, that's all part of the service.

1286
01:55:56,470 --> 01:55:58,170
There's no installation cost.

1287
01:55:58,250 --> 01:56:03,030
Any cost associated with getting the service to the home is all part of our cost.

1288
01:56:03,370 --> 01:56:06,510
So, there's no cost to the resident for that part of the service.

1289
01:56:06,930 --> 01:56:07,870
They sign up.

1290
01:56:07,950 --> 01:56:11,610
Their obligation is the monthly charge, and that's all they pay.

1291
01:56:11,610 --> 01:56:12,110
Okay,

1292
01:56:14,230 --> 01:56:22,430
Council member Holloway had raised the relative cost cable versus the fiber, and I was just a little unclear of the answer.

1293
01:56:23,590 --> 01:56:31,650
I think you said it's competitive, so it's not as if you're coming in and you're going to undercut cable, it sounds like it's going to be a same ballpark cost.

1294
01:56:32,370 --> 01:56:38,070
So our baseline costs for that one gigabits speed service is $80 a month.

1295
01:56:38,250 --> 01:56:42,030
I don't have all of the cable companies internet service pricing,

1296
01:56:42,050 --> 01:56:45,930
but I believe it's all somewhere in that range I'll call it.

1297
01:56:46,490 --> 01:56:49,310
However, our service is going to be faster.

1298
01:56:50,410 --> 01:56:53,470
They're not going to provide that speed of service.

1299
01:56:54,050 --> 01:56:57,970
Sometimes they have data limits, data caps, things like that.

1300
01:56:57,970 --> 01:57:05,290
So we think our service is better, and we think it's competitive with the cost of the cable

1301
01:57:05,290 --> 01:57:05,690
providers.

1302
01:57:07,410 --> 01:57:13,490
Going back to your timing schedule for your project, I think I heard you say six months

1303
01:57:13,490 --> 01:57:15,510
per zone is about what is average.

1304
01:57:15,830 --> 01:57:17,130
How many zones are there altogether?

1305
01:57:17,790 --> 01:57:21,890
So in rental center market, we've got three zones, three.

1306
01:57:21,890 --> 01:57:30,150
Are you anticipating that you would do zone one, take six months, then immediately begin zone two?

1307
01:57:30,890 --> 01:57:39,150
Yes. So for purposes of our slurry seal program, I believe our cities cut into seven different districts,

1308
01:57:39,950 --> 01:57:49,850
right, and it takes seven years to reslurry the entire city. So we're going to be not going to be able to coordinate with our slurry seal program unless you're waiting.

1309
01:57:49,850 --> 01:57:59,850
Right, right. Yeah, our plan at this point is we're going to be ahead of that. So, but we do restore the street after we're done with our trench.

1310
01:58:04,280 --> 01:58:19,300
When you, thank you. When you complete your main installation, I'm assuming that your intention is that you're going to repair the street to the same level and condition that it was same type of slitter ECL. So it will be good as new.

1311
01:58:19,300 --> 01:58:23,840
Yeah, well, it's actually an asphalt. We actually do, you know, the, over the top of that two inch

1312
01:58:23,840 --> 01:58:31,160
trance, we actually grind the street, the asphalt down two inches in depth, and then repave

1313
01:58:31,160 --> 01:58:38,800
with actual asphalt for that 18 inch wide stretch. How does that work if we have like rubberized

1314
01:58:38,800 --> 01:58:48,540
slurry seal on our streets? How, won't, won't there be different materials then? Well, we use a hot

1315
01:58:49,900 --> 01:58:56,740
I believe it's similar to the, the paving material that the city would use, it's not a slurry seal.

1316
01:58:56,760 --> 01:59:00,980
We're doing, we're actually doing an asphalt paving over the top of the trench.

1317
01:59:02,280 --> 01:59:03,440
So Mayor Cummings from staff.

1318
01:59:03,720 --> 01:59:08,060
Yes, so Mayor Bill, that little 18 inch width will be new asphalt essentially.

1319
01:59:10,240 --> 01:59:15,760
And how about a aesthetic standpoint, I would expect it's probably better than new,

1320
01:59:15,760 --> 01:59:18,380
because you're putting new asphalt in as far as durability.

1321
01:59:19,780 --> 01:59:23,000
But what are the residents going to see in the middle of their street?

1322
01:59:23,220 --> 01:59:25,660
Is it going to weather the same, look the same?

1323
01:59:26,760 --> 01:59:34,540
It'll, I would say that what we're trying to do is coordinate our projects so that ahead of our

1324
01:59:34,540 --> 01:59:36,080
slurry seal and overlay projects.

1325
01:59:37,480 --> 01:59:42,940
So eventually, you know, it could be two, three years after city side fiber comes in,

1326
01:59:42,940 --> 01:59:45,740
we will either have a slurry seal or an overlay

1327
01:59:45,740 --> 01:59:48,200
over those micro trenches.

1328
01:59:48,960 --> 01:59:50,240
Okay, so no concern from staff.

1329
01:59:50,340 --> 01:59:51,180
No concern.

1330
01:59:52,080 --> 01:59:52,220
Okay.

1331
01:59:52,320 --> 01:59:54,540
I think that there were pair will definitely last

1332
01:59:54,540 --> 01:59:57,480
until we do a new overlay or slurry seal.

1333
01:59:59,200 --> 01:59:59,980
It sounds like you move pretty-

1334
02:00:00,000 --> 02:00:00,720
Be quickly.

1335
02:00:03,360 --> 02:00:09,560
Are there any public safety concerns when you've got the street dug up? Do you interact

1336
02:00:09,560 --> 02:00:17,240
it all with the fire department, the police department, so they could have access in case of an emergency?

1337
02:00:17,620 --> 02:00:24,540
They should have access at all times. And we're certainly willing to communicate and coordinate

1338
02:00:24,540 --> 02:00:31,260
with those folks as to the locations and the time, there will never be in a time where the road

1339
02:00:31,260 --> 02:00:35,060
is completely closed. We're over off to the one side of the road, typically.

1340
02:00:37,340 --> 02:00:38,860
And it moves pretty fast.

1341
02:00:39,200 --> 02:00:42,420
Like you're saying, you know, we actually move through the neighborhoods pretty quickly.

1342
02:00:44,280 --> 02:00:49,840
I appreciate that. I appreciate all of your comments. I mean, faster is better. And I think

1343
02:00:49,840 --> 02:00:56,380
All the residents would greatly appreciate to have that option, so I appreciate you being here and answering all of our questions.

1344
02:00:56,620 --> 02:00:58,520
I think Councilmember Holley, may I have a follow-up?

1345
02:00:58,760 --> 02:01:07,020
Thank you. This is real quick for the City Attorney. We're just, we have no say, obviously.

1346
02:01:07,780 --> 02:01:10,220
That's a simple, that's a simple statement. Yeah, I agree.

1347
02:01:10,220 --> 02:01:14,360
Great to the point, Mr. Holley. That's exactly correct. This has been preempted by state law.

1348
02:01:14,360 --> 02:01:23,080
The Public Utilities Commission is essentially there are authorities over arching and preamps anything at the state at the local level.

1349
02:01:24,120 --> 02:01:29,400
This company like Verizon, AT&T, Cox, Spectrum.

1350
02:01:29,700 --> 02:01:35,080
They have a legal right under state law to work on our right of way without our permission essentially.

1351
02:01:36,120 --> 02:01:40,600
From a regulation standpoint, this is a private entity for profit, right?

1352
02:01:42,080 --> 02:01:48,620
theoretically, or they could 20 companies come in and do the exact same thing.

1353
02:01:48,620 --> 02:01:49,720
I think theoretically limited.

1354
02:01:49,720 --> 02:01:55,560
It is controlled by the PUC, so there is a very complicated political process related

1355
02:01:55,560 --> 02:01:59,600
to the Public Utilities Commission, and it's regulated and controlled, so I don't know

1356
02:01:59,600 --> 02:02:05,780
how the numbers are actually set forth statewide, but there are any number of telecommunication

1357
02:02:05,780 --> 02:02:08,700
companies that have PUC authorization to work in right of ways.

1358
02:02:09,240 --> 02:02:11,180
Well, I can tell you too.

1359
02:02:11,340 --> 02:02:14,860
I was going to add, there's also an economics standpoint to it.

1360
02:02:14,880 --> 02:02:22,400
You wouldn't have a significant number of companies coming in because the market share would have already been taken by the number of homes.

1361
02:02:23,040 --> 02:02:28,980
So to have, you know, more than just a couple companies may be a handful at the best.

1362
02:02:29,680 --> 02:02:33,700
It's you're not going to get 20 companies or even a significant number coming in.

1363
02:02:34,560 --> 02:02:53,600
And one other thing, and I'm not here to advocate one way or another for the company, I will say they recently did the area I live in in another part of the county other than seeing their checks out there, I didn't even know that they were doing work or digging in the street.

1364
02:02:53,600 --> 02:02:59,220
It was very quick and there was no residual effects afterwards.

1365
02:02:59,800 --> 02:03:03,460
So in terms of looking at how they would treat Rancho Santa Marguerita,

1366
02:03:03,980 --> 02:03:05,440
they've met with the city.

1367
02:03:05,700 --> 02:03:09,260
They are committed to working in advance of our slurry seal projects.

1368
02:03:09,480 --> 02:03:13,100
There may be a little bit of a lag with that.

1369
02:03:13,120 --> 02:03:19,120
You might have maybe 18 months to years as Mr. Parko said before that next slurry comes through.

1370
02:03:19,120 --> 02:03:25,600
but I think it does show a willingness to work with the city to have as a minimal disruption as possible.

1371
02:03:26,540 --> 02:03:29,080
Thank you. Along with your street dug up.

1372
02:03:30,320 --> 02:03:33,540
You know, I don't even know that I ever noticed it actually being dug up.

1373
02:03:33,900 --> 02:03:40,040
Okay. The benefit to the residents for the city of Rancho Santa Margaret is increased market choice

1374
02:03:40,040 --> 02:03:45,140
and increased market competition. If Rancho residents are unhappy with the current internet provider,

1375
02:03:45,140 --> 02:03:52,580
this is a new market participant and it will drive competition and it will, you know, obviously through market forces

1376
02:03:52,580 --> 02:03:56,560
presumably improve internet capability and speed up.

1377
02:03:56,680 --> 02:03:58,520
Where I live, I'm frustrated with my internet provider.

1378
02:03:58,840 --> 02:04:02,760
I can't wait to see if perhaps in my city, I get a choice.

1379
02:04:03,640 --> 02:04:06,800
So, a choice is coming to the residents of the city of Ranch of Santa Maria.

1380
02:04:09,020 --> 02:04:10,500
A couple other questions here.

1381
02:04:11,100 --> 02:04:18,460
And I understand, it's coming, and I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I mean, my internet is pretty fast.

1382
02:04:18,800 --> 02:04:23,220
One of your bullet points said that you're blinding fast speed.

1383
02:04:23,840 --> 02:04:26,580
I guess there's a way to quantify that, but I'm not going to even go there.

1384
02:04:26,920 --> 02:04:28,240
That's a great sales point.

1385
02:04:28,440 --> 02:04:31,880
I guess the sum that wouldn't ask any other quiet, blinding speed.

1386
02:04:34,860 --> 02:04:36,360
The mayor brought a great point.

1387
02:04:36,740 --> 02:04:43,420
This is coming, but what we have to be ready for is the questions, and this is the first

1388
02:04:43,420 --> 02:04:46,700
I've heard of this, okay, I was fine, but there's going to be a lot of questions,

1389
02:04:46,820 --> 02:04:50,440
hey, why are they trenching, what's going on, and man this has been going on for seven

1390
02:04:50,780 --> 02:04:56,600
years, and we have to have those answers, but in reality, you said you were going to work

1391
02:04:56,600 --> 02:04:59,040
with the city, but in reality, you don't have to do that.

1392
02:04:59,340 --> 02:04:59,840
Well, yes, we do.

1393
02:04:59,900 --> 02:05:01,200
No, no, it's the yes or no.

1394
02:05:01,280 --> 02:05:02,880
You don't really have to work with us.

1395
02:05:02,880 --> 02:05:06,860
Well, we do, we do, we, we, we, we, we have the right to be in the right way.

1396
02:05:07,000 --> 02:05:10,180
However, the city can control, I'll call it time-place and matter.

1397
02:05:10,720 --> 02:05:11,060
Say that again.

1398
02:05:11,080 --> 02:05:12,840
And that time-place and matter.

1399
02:05:13,220 --> 02:05:15,760
And that is the, of the actual construction.

1400
02:05:16,060 --> 02:05:20,200
Because we are obligated to go to the city to obtain permits to be able to do the construction.

1401
02:05:20,560 --> 02:05:23,220
So in your perfect world, you start on day one.

1402
02:05:23,240 --> 02:05:24,880
Let's just say it's January 1st of any year.

1403
02:05:24,880 --> 02:05:25,120
Okay.

1404
02:05:25,820 --> 02:05:30,960
You're finished with your work in Rancho as far as trenching and stalling when.

1405
02:05:32,440 --> 02:05:39,980
If I would have to guess that the complete build out of the city, I would say somewhere between 18 and 24 months.

1406
02:05:40,820 --> 02:05:45,320
And yet we have a seven year IP plan on why am I missing this?

1407
02:05:45,860 --> 02:05:51,440
How could this possibly, you're saying that you're going to try to work with the city in that regard.

1408
02:05:52,460 --> 02:05:55,480
But your numbers don't, that doesn't drive. It doesn't make sense.

1409
02:05:55,480 --> 02:06:01,460
So if you're done, and frankly, if I'm wrong, you're going to be trenching every street in the city.

1410
02:06:02,180 --> 02:06:09,060
No, now we will trench many of the residential streets where the actual lines to the homes would go.

1411
02:06:09,220 --> 02:06:14,180
But we're not going to trench, I'll call it the majority of your arterial or major rows.

1412
02:06:14,520 --> 02:06:17,920
Only where we need backbone lines to connect the neighborhoods.

1413
02:06:18,420 --> 02:06:21,600
By how many trenches are we talking about?

1414
02:06:21,620 --> 02:06:22,540
Streets that will be trench.

1415
02:06:22,540 --> 02:06:28,080
Yeah, I can tell you, in our zone one, we're going to do 101,000

1416
02:06:28,080 --> 02:06:29,220
linear feet.

1417
02:06:29,440 --> 02:06:30,100
Say that again.

1418
02:06:30,880 --> 02:06:33,460
101,000 linear feet, which is 19 miles.

1419
02:06:34,520 --> 02:06:35,980
How many streets is it with my question?

1420
02:06:37,020 --> 02:06:38,600
I don't have the names of all the streets.

1421
02:06:38,740 --> 02:06:42,580
Not only names of just how many streets, out of all the streets that we are.

1422
02:06:43,080 --> 02:06:44,960
So, you're not going to put fiber in every street?

1423
02:06:45,160 --> 02:06:48,940
Well, we are going to put fiber in, I'll call it every residential street.

1424
02:06:49,340 --> 02:06:50,060
Yeah, that was my question.

1425
02:06:50,160 --> 02:06:51,420
So, you're going to be on every street?

1426
02:06:51,420 --> 02:06:57,000
Primarily yes, and you will you have fiber that goes to this to the side walk if you will of every house

1427
02:06:57,660 --> 02:07:02,060
It'll go to the back of the sidewalk the ladders will will will serve two homes

1428
02:07:02,060 --> 02:07:08,720
So it'll be every other home. There'll be a line. They'll go under the curb under the sidewalk to the back side of the

1429
02:07:08,720 --> 02:07:13,400
Sidewalk and then that can split off the serve two homes and those are don't have sidewalks. What happens?

1430
02:07:13,620 --> 02:07:19,420
We'll go to probably add to the back to the property line and we'll put a way to slow down

1431
02:07:19,420 --> 02:07:21,240
You're gonna take you're gonna take your fiber

1432
02:07:21,420 --> 02:07:24,500
to the property line or through the property line.

1433
02:07:24,860 --> 02:07:26,140
Just to the property line.

1434
02:07:26,460 --> 02:07:32,580
So, from to it, right, right, and then we'll leave it there until the homeowner

1435
02:07:32,580 --> 02:07:37,880
requests the service and at that point, we'll run it from on their property from

1436
02:07:37,880 --> 02:07:40,680
the right of way line up to the home.

1437
02:07:40,920 --> 02:07:42,540
And where does it connect into the home?

1438
02:07:43,220 --> 02:07:46,420
So, we'll work with the resident as to where they would like to have it connected.

1439
02:07:46,860 --> 02:07:49,080
We'll put a box on the outside of their home.

1440
02:07:49,080 --> 02:07:53,480
We'll go in, drill into the home, have a connection point there.

1441
02:07:53,780 --> 02:07:55,660
We provide the equipment, the router.

1442
02:07:56,080 --> 02:07:59,760
You've probably got a router now from your service provider.

1443
02:08:00,380 --> 02:08:05,900
So we'll go in and put a router in there or put a line and a connection point inside their

1444
02:08:05,900 --> 02:08:06,340
home.

1445
02:08:06,600 --> 02:08:08,820
Give them a router and then set them up on the network.

1446
02:08:10,380 --> 02:08:11,920
Okay, last words to disacquisify.

1447
02:08:12,720 --> 02:08:17,040
You hope to be done of all these streets 18 to 24 months.

1448
02:08:17,040 --> 02:08:23,300
yet we have no way to pay our streets in that time frame

1449
02:08:23,300 --> 02:08:23,880
correction.

1450
02:08:24,900 --> 02:08:29,220
We don't have, we don't have the means or the do that.

1451
02:08:29,720 --> 02:08:33,300
We can't, we can't keep up with that 24 month page, correct?

1452
02:08:33,640 --> 02:08:38,860
So, the schedule that Mr. Thomas has proposed is ahead of all of our

1453
02:08:38,860 --> 02:08:41,080
slurry seal projects and the residential streets.

1454
02:08:41,720 --> 02:08:43,940
So, we rotate those neighborhoods.

1455
02:08:43,940 --> 02:08:51,260
So, he will be at least two to three years ahead of some of the slurries seal projects.

1456
02:08:51,900 --> 02:08:57,320
So, we will, like Mr. Vontta said, we will probably, we may have some lag of, you know,

1457
02:08:57,560 --> 02:09:01,440
three, two to three years before we get a slurry after they come in with their micro trench.

1458
02:09:02,000 --> 02:09:03,420
The longest would be three years.

1459
02:09:04,200 --> 02:09:04,480
Yes.

1460
02:09:07,140 --> 02:09:10,100
I'm going back to your communication with the residents.

1461
02:09:10,720 --> 02:09:14,980
I'm sorry to get them, but do our hangers, male.

1462
02:09:16,820 --> 02:09:18,440
So we do males and do our hangers.

1463
02:09:18,740 --> 02:09:20,380
We'll do a couple of different associations.

1464
02:09:21,800 --> 02:09:22,980
We're all over social media.

1465
02:09:23,440 --> 02:09:24,680
What's the social media do you use?

1466
02:09:25,020 --> 02:09:26,160
Well, we're on that.

1467
02:09:26,160 --> 02:09:31,460
In fact, I'm going to turn to our senior VP of Mark and he will never answer the fine.

1468
02:09:31,520 --> 02:09:32,080
No, no, no, no.

1469
02:09:33,040 --> 02:09:34,360
I see a lot of feelings.

1470
02:09:34,620 --> 02:09:34,640
I see a lot of feelings.

1471
02:09:34,640 --> 02:09:36,320
One or two word answer please.

1472
02:09:36,540 --> 02:09:37,840
I see a lot of feeds on LinkedIn.

1473
02:09:37,840 --> 02:09:44,700
Whatever social media is prominent in today's culture, we use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.

1474
02:09:45,360 --> 02:09:46,380
We also have our website.

1475
02:09:47,260 --> 02:09:48,120
People can go to.

1476
02:09:48,500 --> 02:09:50,680
For a highly accessible art intention.

1477
02:09:51,240 --> 02:09:52,940
I appreciate your concern.

1478
02:09:53,120 --> 02:09:57,800
Our intention is to communicate with the citizens to not disenfranchise them during our process.

1479
02:09:58,160 --> 02:10:02,780
Our intention is to partner with them so they can see that there's an alternative to what they have today.

1480
02:10:02,780 --> 02:10:08,420
It's to our benefit to over communicate and make sure that they understand when and how we're coming

1481
02:10:08,420 --> 02:10:13,300
So our communication cadence starts about 90 days. Well, 60 days before construction

1482
02:10:13,300 --> 02:10:22,280
As soon as permits are issued, then we start our communication cadence and it's a several touch point from direct mail door hangers and community outreach and engagement

1483
02:10:22,280 --> 02:10:25,600
Also work with any of the private communities

1484
02:10:25,600 --> 02:10:32,020
We also work with the HOA communities and letting them know and they have the option to also sign it up and then allow

1485
02:10:32,020 --> 02:10:35,440
and us to provide services into their communities as well.

1486
02:10:35,840 --> 02:10:36,460
Yeah, that's what.

1487
02:10:41,800 --> 02:10:44,960
We work with all of them on the timing of that to the best they're working.

1488
02:10:46,180 --> 02:10:46,620
Yes.

1489
02:10:47,020 --> 02:10:48,420
We've already been talking with you.

1490
02:10:48,500 --> 02:10:48,540
Hold on.

1491
02:10:48,740 --> 02:10:49,040
Let me finish.

1492
02:10:49,360 --> 02:10:52,120
You'll be telling people it could be three years before we repair history.

1493
02:10:52,320 --> 02:10:54,680
Well, the streets are prepared after we're done with the community.

1494
02:10:54,680 --> 02:10:55,120
No, no, no.

1495
02:10:55,120 --> 02:10:55,860
They don't look the same.

1496
02:10:55,860 --> 02:10:56,840
We already talked about that.

1497
02:10:56,940 --> 02:10:58,320
It's not going to look the same at all.

1498
02:10:59,040 --> 02:11:00,200
Let me finish.

1499
02:11:00,600 --> 02:11:05,040
He's already said it's not going to look the same until we go and do

1500
02:11:05,040 --> 02:11:11,180
what we do so that's on the public streets and we'd be happy to coordinate our communication

1501
02:11:11,180 --> 02:11:14,920
with the residents to let them know how long it'll be before they'll there's a whole

1502
02:11:14,920 --> 02:11:19,160
use of that same way. We'll use the sending them that they just got the work done on their

1503
02:11:19,160 --> 02:11:23,700
street. It could be three years before it gets repaired. We can certainly make that part of

1504
02:11:23,700 --> 02:11:29,720
our communication. Is that something you can give us in writing? Sure. Okay. And I just wanted

1505
02:11:29,720 --> 02:11:35,460
clarify too. So what we've been primarily talking about are the public streets, the public

1506
02:11:35,460 --> 02:11:40,620
right of way. We also provide the service into the private communities and those communities

1507
02:11:40,620 --> 02:11:46,000
because they own the streets. We worked directly with the HOA to hopefully obtain their approval

1508
02:11:46,000 --> 02:11:50,820
to be able to work in their streets and we again attempt to coordinate that with their plans

1509
02:11:50,820 --> 02:11:57,580
for doing their resurfacing on their streets. We're willing to host a town hall. We're willing to,

1510
02:11:57,580 --> 02:11:59,100
We do a groundbreaking ceremony.

1511
02:11:59,360 --> 02:12:02,840
We have loved to partner with the city and the chamber, whoever else would like to participate.

1512
02:12:03,500 --> 02:12:05,240
We make ourselves highly accessible.

1513
02:12:05,680 --> 02:12:09,140
We do a groundbreaking ceremony in the city of Urbana, where we launched out there.

1514
02:12:09,420 --> 02:12:11,980
We're doing one of the 20th in the city of Laguna Hills.

1515
02:12:13,040 --> 02:12:16,360
So we're partnering with their chamber and their city and their government officials.

1516
02:12:16,780 --> 02:12:19,700
We want to be highly accessible and highly approachable.

1517
02:12:19,800 --> 02:12:23,720
Our intention is to be part of the community, not just a service provider trying to grab a bunch

1518
02:12:23,720 --> 02:12:30,420
money and in services, we're actually viewing this as we're providing value to the citizens

1519
02:12:30,420 --> 02:12:31,860
of Orange County.

1520
02:12:35,860 --> 02:12:37,460
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

1521
02:12:37,460 --> 02:12:39,400
Mayor, I know we're not voting on this.

1522
02:12:39,560 --> 02:12:44,160
This is a receive and file, but I just wanted to, after hearing all the questions and the answers

1523
02:12:44,160 --> 02:12:51,720
in the comments, if there's one perpetual concern that I've heard over the years is a dissatisfaction

1524
02:12:51,720 --> 02:12:55,400
with the choice of cable providers here in Rancho Santa Margarita.

1525
02:12:55,400 --> 02:13:01,420
People are not happy with their cable providers that they have they want a choice. I think this is great and

1526
02:13:02,900 --> 02:13:09,880
I'm looking forward to I wish we could do it as quickly as possible notwithstanding the seven years CIP

1527
02:13:11,580 --> 02:13:16,660
I we see emails all the time or messages from people saying when are we gonna get this and

1528
02:13:16,660 --> 02:13:21,300
I also have heard from folks in Mission VA who that they just can't believe how great this is

1529
02:13:21,300 --> 02:13:23,420
how quickly they can download and upload,

1530
02:13:23,780 --> 02:13:25,900
compared to what we have right now.

1531
02:13:27,040 --> 02:13:28,440
It's just been very,

1532
02:13:30,600 --> 02:13:33,640
obvious to me for years.

1533
02:13:34,080 --> 02:13:35,880
How dissatisfied people are with,

1534
02:13:35,880 --> 02:13:37,060
and I'm not gonna mention the names

1535
02:13:37,060 --> 02:13:40,020
with the offerings that we have for cable providers.

1536
02:13:40,580 --> 02:13:43,160
So anytime that the citizenry

1537
02:13:43,160 --> 02:13:45,780
you can have more options available to them,

1538
02:13:46,320 --> 02:13:48,780
more choice, all in favor of it.

1539
02:13:49,040 --> 02:13:50,400
So thank you for your presentation.

1540
02:13:50,400 --> 02:13:53,700
I look forward to seeing you get to work as quickly as we can.

1541
02:13:54,640 --> 02:13:58,500
And we're available any time, any other questions come up.

1542
02:13:58,740 --> 02:14:03,140
Let us know, like, start a mention, we'd be able to come out and do a town hall or

1543
02:14:03,140 --> 02:14:05,740
whatever we can to answer any questions that may come up.

1544
02:14:05,840 --> 02:14:06,740
Anything else to mind, right?

1545
02:14:09,460 --> 02:14:13,260
One other question relative to like, homeowner installation.

1546
02:14:15,080 --> 02:14:19,480
When people bought their homes, they're, I think there were already easements recorded, you know,

1547
02:14:19,480 --> 02:14:21,680
for the benefit of like the cable providers.

1548
02:14:22,180 --> 02:14:25,700
Do you have to record new easements on each homeowner

1549
02:14:25,700 --> 02:14:28,040
that hires or engages your company?

1550
02:14:28,600 --> 02:14:29,780
Or do you have those easements?

1551
02:14:29,800 --> 02:14:30,420
How does that work?

1552
02:14:30,500 --> 02:14:33,380
No, we typically do that just at the permission

1553
02:14:33,380 --> 02:14:34,460
of the property owner.

1554
02:14:34,780 --> 02:14:36,640
Those laterals, those connections into the homes.

1555
02:14:36,760 --> 02:14:38,700
I don't believe the cable lines are actually

1556
02:14:38,700 --> 02:14:42,540
in easements from the public right of way back to the home.

1557
02:14:44,520 --> 02:14:48,400
OK, and are you able to just tap into and use

1558
02:14:48,400 --> 02:14:51,840
like the same conduit that might be there from the cable provider

1559
02:14:51,840 --> 02:14:55,280
of you laying just your own new typically just lay our own.

1560
02:14:55,340 --> 02:14:59,680
If there is conduit that is available, we can potentially use that.

1561
02:15:00,880 --> 02:15:08,980
That usually is owned by the homeowner, because it is typically not in an easement, and so we can utilize

1562
02:15:08,980 --> 02:15:11,000
that if the homeowner would like us to.

1563
02:15:12,120 --> 02:15:17,480
It's been a long time since we bought our house. I seem to recall that there was a recorded easement, but

1564
02:15:17,480 --> 02:15:19,140
it likely not for your cable provider.

1565
02:15:21,180 --> 02:15:27,400
I know there was for unexploded military ordinance and all kinds of things. It's been a while since I looked at it.

1566
02:15:27,400 --> 02:15:35,460
Well, it's an exciting opportunity I think for our residents and I'm happy to have city side

1567
02:15:35,460 --> 02:15:41,960
fiber coming in to our community. I appreciate the comments that you made that you're looking

1568
02:15:41,960 --> 02:15:47,760
to come in here and be an important stakeholder for years to come.

1569
02:15:48,080 --> 02:15:52,540
I remember the chamber and we have the sponsored several chamber events prior to us even

1570
02:15:52,540 --> 02:15:58,740
lighting a single fiber or a single home, we started that process early because we wanted to be a part of the community.

1571
02:15:59,480 --> 02:16:07,580
And we are genuinely we have dedicated resources that attend a chamber of meetings and we'll continue to do that with any other entities and associations within the community.

1572
02:16:07,620 --> 02:16:10,780
I appreciate that and I was going to invite you to do just that sort of thing.

1573
02:16:11,080 --> 02:16:15,500
We just recently had last month the big rancho family festival apology.

1574
02:16:15,760 --> 02:16:16,440
Were you already there?

1575
02:16:17,800 --> 02:16:21,220
That's a good opportunity for you to share with the community what's going on.

1576
02:16:21,220 --> 02:16:34,780
That's for the benefit of our residents as well as for your company, so we look forward to having you in the city for years and if there's something that we can do we're all ears to try and make this as seamless

1577
02:16:35,520 --> 02:16:46,220
A process for you and for our residents, so I hope we could work together closely for years to come in and you enjoy great success and our residents enjoy better options. Thank you

1578
02:16:47,600 --> 02:16:48,440
Thank you.

1579
02:16:48,860 --> 02:16:49,280
Thank you.

1580
02:16:49,280 --> 02:16:49,780
Thank you very much.

1581
02:16:50,000 --> 02:16:50,020
Thank you.

1582
02:16:50,420 --> 02:16:52,980
This is a receive and file call.

1583
02:16:53,220 --> 02:16:55,560
I don't believe we have to take any action tonight on that.

1584
02:16:55,960 --> 02:16:57,940
So that concludes item 7.1.

1585
02:16:58,080 --> 02:17:00,140
8.1 we dealt with earlier.

1586
02:17:01,080 --> 02:17:04,440
So we now are down to item nine public comments.

1587
02:17:04,880 --> 02:17:10,320
This is the last opportunity tonight to address the city council on any matter not on our agenda.

1588
02:17:10,780 --> 02:17:12,840
I have one request to speak.

1589
02:17:12,840 --> 02:17:16,500
and Brian Boyle has asked to speak to us again.

1590
02:17:17,040 --> 02:17:19,480
So, Brian, if you want to come forward once again?

1591
02:17:26,990 --> 02:17:31,510
So, I think we do like capitalism here.

1592
02:17:31,650 --> 02:17:32,670
Like that's the vibe I get.

1593
02:17:33,550 --> 02:17:37,690
So, having competitors seems like a good thing.

1594
02:17:38,750 --> 02:17:40,550
So, it's all remember listening to your next time.

1595
02:17:40,610 --> 02:17:43,470
So, I wanted to address the decorum of these meetings,

1596
02:17:43,750 --> 02:17:44,830
based on my last comment.

1597
02:17:45,490 --> 02:17:46,830
I'm bummed I have to bring this up again.

1598
02:17:46,830 --> 02:17:50,030
but Mayor Bill does often interrupt public comments

1599
02:17:50,030 --> 02:17:52,910
or give us a lecture following them based on his opinions.

1600
02:17:53,070 --> 02:17:54,790
He did that today to me again.

1601
02:17:55,330 --> 02:17:56,910
So according to Council's own rules,

1602
02:17:57,310 --> 02:17:59,570
the Mayor and Councillor not allowed to do this.

1603
02:17:59,750 --> 02:18:03,030
I'm just gonna read this again from the rules that were approved.

1604
02:18:03,530 --> 02:18:06,010
At the January 24th, 2024 meeting.

1605
02:18:07,630 --> 02:18:09,730
So if a member of the public addresses the City Council

1606
02:18:09,730 --> 02:18:11,610
on a matter that is not on the agenda,

1607
02:18:12,690 --> 02:18:14,170
City Council members shall neither engage

1608
02:18:14,170 --> 02:18:15,970
and extend a discussions nor deliberate

1609
02:18:15,970 --> 02:18:20,470
on the map that's like arguing. On the matter, if a council member so wishes, the council member

1610
02:18:20,470 --> 02:18:25,090
made during the council member comments, that's a different time. Portion of the meetings

1611
02:18:25,090 --> 02:18:30,590
requested the matter be placed on the next agenda. We don't usually see that happening here, though.

1612
02:18:31,510 --> 02:18:36,370
So highlight here, no action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the

1613
02:18:36,370 --> 02:18:41,470
posted agenda except the city council member staff may briefly respond to statements made or

1614
02:18:41,470 --> 02:18:46,650
questions posed by the person making those comments, but otherwise that's something they're

1615
02:18:46,650 --> 02:18:51,490
supposed to do in their own comments. So I just seems like we forget this a lot, so I just

1616
02:18:51,490 --> 02:18:59,670
wanted to remind folks, also yay, fiber. Thanks. Thanks for your comments, Brian. My comments

1617
02:18:59,670 --> 02:19:06,190
and reply to you are in full conformance with our policy. And if I hear a question from you or any

1618
02:19:06,190 --> 02:19:14,610
member of the public during public comments, we try and provide a quick answer as our policy permits,

1619
02:19:14,710 --> 02:19:21,310
or if I hear something that is obviously incorrect or misleading, I try and help guide the speaker

1620
02:19:22,190 --> 02:19:28,010
or for the benefit of those listening so that they aren't misled. So thank you very much.

1621
02:19:30,730 --> 02:19:34,810
Item 10 is our City Manager's report. Do we have anything Miss City Manager?

1622
02:19:34,810 --> 02:19:37,190
I have nothing this evening. Thank you.

1623
02:19:37,330 --> 02:19:42,830
Okay. Thank you. Item 11 matters presented by the mayor or council members. I'll start to my left.

1624
02:19:44,410 --> 02:19:44,910
Mayor Putin.

1625
02:19:45,130 --> 02:19:45,930
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

1626
02:19:46,090 --> 02:19:49,890
I would just once again request that we adjourn in honor of the memory of

1627
02:19:50,330 --> 02:19:55,050
Akite Patel. This family members are here tonight as well.

1628
02:19:55,810 --> 02:19:59,390
I won't go through everything I had said before, but he was a wonderful young man,

1629
02:20:04,530 --> 02:20:04,550
a wonderful

1630
02:20:04,550 --> 02:20:11,350
very pleased that we were to adjourn a his honor. We'll do that. To my right.

1631
02:20:11,890 --> 02:20:16,990
Councillor Mayer. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thanksgiving is almost

1632
02:20:16,990 --> 02:20:20,830
upon us and I want to wish our Rancho Santa Margarita community a very happy

1633
02:20:20,830 --> 02:20:25,610
thanksgiving. I'm especially thankful for the opportunity to serve on the City Council.

1634
02:20:26,170 --> 02:20:31,270
I'm grateful for our wonderful hardworking city staff and especially to our City Manager who's

1635
02:20:31,270 --> 02:20:35,850
It's always available to answer my many questions and explain complex matters.

1636
02:20:36,410 --> 02:20:39,030
Jennifer, your wisdom and knowledge continually amazes me.

1637
02:20:39,450 --> 02:20:43,950
I'm also thankful to my colleagues for their kindness, advice, and grace as I continue

1638
02:20:43,950 --> 02:20:45,090
to learn in this role.

1639
02:20:45,710 --> 02:20:50,870
And finally, I am thankful for the incredible residents and volunteers of this community

1640
02:20:50,870 --> 02:20:55,970
who stay engaged and truly care about baking, ranch, and Santa Marguerita, such a special

1641
02:20:55,970 --> 02:20:56,730
place to live.

1642
02:20:56,730 --> 02:21:01,810
I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your family, friends, and great food.

1643
02:21:02,110 --> 02:21:03,130
Thank you.

1644
02:21:03,610 --> 02:21:04,790
Thank you very much.

1645
02:21:05,490 --> 02:21:07,270
So that brings us to adjournment.

1646
02:21:08,270 --> 02:21:12,450
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Wednesday, December 10,

1647
02:21:12,550 --> 02:21:16,450
25, 7 PM right here in our City Council chambers.

1648
02:21:16,930 --> 02:21:21,330
And as previously mentioned, we're going to adjourn tonight in memory of Mr. Patel.

1649
02:21:22,010 --> 02:21:24,190
May God rest his soul. This meeting is adjourned.