1 00:00:29,779 --> 00:00:31,279 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen 2 00:00:31,279 --> 00:00:33,907 Welcome to this regular meeting of the Rancho Santa margarita 3 00:00:33,907 --> 00:00:35,299 City Council. 4 00:00:35,299 --> 00:00:37,369 I'm going to call this meeting to order 5 00:00:37,369 --> 00:00:40,909 And tonight, we will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance. 6 00:00:40,909 --> 00:00:46,909 Councilmember Baer, would you please lead us in the pledge ? 7 00:00:49,939 --> 00:00:53,659 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 8 00:00:53,659 --> 00:00:57,349 and to the Republic for which it stands 9 00:00:57,349 --> 00:01:00,349 One nation under God indivisible, 10 00:01:00,679 --> 00:01:04,279 with liberty and justice for all. 11 00:01:06,109 --> 00:01:07,597 Thank you very much. 12 00:01:07,597 --> 00:01:08,239 City Clerk. 13 00:01:08,239 --> 00:01:13,639 We have a roll call, please Mayor Bill Hemmer, 14 00:01:16,476 --> 00:01:18,557 Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa here. 15 00:01:18,557 --> 00:01:20,128 Councilmember Baird here. 16 00:01:20,128 --> 00:01:22,528 Councilmember Holloway Councilmember Meeker 17 00:01:22,819 --> 00:01:25,219 here Thank you, Mayor. 18 00:01:26,960 --> 00:01:27,139 City Clerk. 19 00:01:27,139 --> 00:01:29,329 Tonight, we're implementing for the first time 20 00:01:29,329 --> 00:01:33,169 some new protocols to comply with changes in state law. 21 00:01:33,169 --> 00:01:36,979 And I wonder if you might give a brief update or explanation 22 00:01:36,979 --> 00:01:40,129 to people about our new protocols Yes. 23 00:01:40,129 --> 00:01:40,699 Thank you. 24 00:01:40,699 --> 00:01:43,369 Good evening, Mayor and members of the city council. 25 00:01:43,369 --> 00:01:45,109 This evening, our city council meeting 26 00:01:45,109 --> 00:01:48,319 will be video streaming live Members of the public 27 00:01:48,319 --> 00:01:50,389 can view the city council meeting live 28 00:01:50,389 --> 00:01:54,199 by visiting the city's agendas and minutes webpage. 29 00:01:54,199 --> 00:01:58,129 A watch button feature will appear once the meeting begins 30 00:01:58,129 --> 00:02:00,619 Also new this evening community members 31 00:02:00,619 --> 00:02:04,219 can participate telephonically during public comments 32 00:02:04,369 --> 00:02:06,859 or a specific item on the agenda. 33 00:02:06,859 --> 00:02:09,575 And we'll have Three minutes to speak if they. 34 00:02:09,575 --> 00:02:13,390 Community member excuse me is calling for two separate items 35 00:02:13,390 --> 00:02:14,179 on the agenda. 36 00:02:14,179 --> 00:02:19,339 They will need to call back in once their first call ends 37 00:02:19,339 --> 00:02:22,486 Community members who wish to address the City Council 38 00:02:22,486 --> 00:02:24,313 telephonically during the public meeting 39 00:02:24,313 --> 00:02:28,990 should electronically submit a request to call in form 40 00:02:28,990 --> 00:02:30,739 prior to calling into the meeting 41 00:02:30,739 --> 00:02:33,319 Submitting the form prior to the meeting will allow me 42 00:02:33,319 --> 00:02:36,199 to properly identify who would like to speak 43 00:02:36,199 --> 00:02:40,969 under public comments or during a specific item on the agenda 44 00:02:40,969 --> 00:02:43,969 To join the City Council meeting by telephone. 45 00:02:43,969 --> 00:02:45,969 Dial (949) 229-7104. 46 00:02:49,159 --> 00:02:51,259 I will identify community members 47 00:02:51,259 --> 00:02:53,449 by the last four digits of their phone number 48 00:02:53,449 --> 00:02:56,290 when it is their turn to speak They 49 00:02:56,290 --> 00:02:58,849 will be unmuted at the appropriate time 50 00:02:58,849 --> 00:03:01,900 for a period of three minutes. 51 00:03:01,900 --> 00:03:05,357 I will ask the speaker to wrap up their comments when 30s are 52 00:03:05,357 --> 00:03:05,857 remaining. 53 00:03:05,857 --> 00:03:08,959 And they will be muted soon after. 54 00:03:08,959 --> 00:03:13,309 Following the meeting, the art the agenda minutes, audio, 55 00:03:13,309 --> 00:03:17,659 video and close captioning will be archived under the agendas 56 00:03:17,659 --> 00:03:22,639 and minutes by page the following day or soon thereafter 57 00:03:22,639 --> 00:03:26,149 For any questions regarding public participation during City 58 00:03:26,149 --> 00:03:29,689 Council meetings, please contact the City Clerk's office 59 00:03:29,689 --> 00:03:36,289 at (949) 635-1806 or via email at City Clerk's Office at city 60 00:03:37,390 --> 00:03:39,471 of RSM Dawg Thank you. 61 00:03:39,471 --> 00:03:40,179 Thank you, Mayor. 62 00:03:40,179 --> 00:03:41,149 City clerk. 63 00:03:41,149 --> 00:03:43,954 That brings us to item One on our agenda, which 64 00:03:43,954 --> 00:03:45,799 is schedule of future events. 65 00:03:45,799 --> 00:03:48,289 The city manager Thank you very much, 66 00:03:48,289 --> 00:03:51,739 Mayor Beall and members of the City Council The summer concerts 67 00:03:51,739 --> 00:03:56,320 start this coming Sunday July 12th and will run for six 68 00:03:56,320 --> 00:03:59,949 consecutive Sundays at Central Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. 69 00:03:59,949 --> 00:04:04,990 The final concert on August 16th will feature two bands 70 00:04:04,990 --> 00:04:07,106 and the Dreamers market merchants in the park from 4 71 00:04:07,106 --> 00:04:08,419 to 8 p.m.. 72 00:04:08,419 --> 00:04:11,599 All concerts are free and are open to the public Join 73 00:04:11,599 --> 00:04:13,939 us at beautiful Central park for live music 74 00:04:13,939 --> 00:04:16,361 with family friends, and neighbors. 75 00:04:16,361 --> 00:04:19,690 Food vendors community booths and the rotary dial. 76 00:04:19,690 --> 00:04:21,499 Seoul's popular beer and weingarten 77 00:04:21,499 --> 00:04:23,419 offer something for everyone. 78 00:04:23,419 --> 00:04:25,999 Our summer concert series is the perfect opportunity 79 00:04:25,999 --> 00:04:29,239 to get outside and enjoy the cool summer sunsets and Rancho 80 00:04:29,239 --> 00:04:30,469 Santa margarita. 81 00:04:30,469 --> 00:04:33,529 For more information, please contact the community center 82 00:04:33,529 --> 00:04:37,729 at (949) 216-9700 or visit rSM connect.org. 83 00:04:39,932 --> 00:04:45,619 And as a reminder the july 22nd meeting of the City Council is 84 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:48,979 canceled per the approved city council meeting calendar. 85 00:04:48,979 --> 00:04:51,199 That was done earlier this year. 86 00:04:51,199 --> 00:04:52,540 Thank you. 87 00:04:52,540 --> 00:04:52,909 Thank you. 88 00:04:52,909 --> 00:04:57,866 Thank you very much Brings us to item Two on the agenda. 89 00:04:57,866 --> 00:04:59,891 Council member comments and reports. 90 00:04:59,891 --> 00:05:02,891 Item 2.1 is Council member comments. 91 00:05:03,769 --> 00:05:05,111 Look, First to my left. 92 00:05:05,111 --> 00:05:07,900 Anything Councilmember Holloway. 93 00:05:07,900 --> 00:05:07,729 Thank you. 94 00:05:07,729 --> 00:05:10,159 So I want to thank the chief and the deputies 95 00:05:10,159 --> 00:05:13,549 for all the work you continue to do with the E-bike Enforcement 96 00:05:13,549 --> 00:05:17,929 Seems like a real good balance of education and enforcement 97 00:05:17,929 --> 00:05:19,819 in other ways as you can and heard, 98 00:05:19,819 --> 00:05:22,292 nothing but positive comments from the public. 99 00:05:22,292 --> 00:05:23,209 The work you're doing. 100 00:05:23,209 --> 00:05:26,809 So thank you so much Right. 101 00:05:27,262 --> 00:05:28,364 Councilmember mager. 102 00:05:28,364 --> 00:05:29,239 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 103 00:05:29,239 --> 00:05:31,900 I want to congratulate, first of all, 104 00:05:31,900 --> 00:05:34,902 Sam Clark for another fantastic Star Spangled, 105 00:05:34,902 --> 00:05:36,319 spectacular that he recently held. 106 00:05:36,319 --> 00:05:38,419 My congratulations Go to the entire board. 107 00:05:38,419 --> 00:05:41,209 Jeff Albrecht and all the other members of the board 108 00:05:41,209 --> 00:05:44,929 I also want to thank Chief Chappell for the Orange County 109 00:05:44,929 --> 00:05:47,389 Sheriff's department being there in full force 110 00:05:47,389 --> 00:05:49,609 They had a tough night considering what happened 111 00:05:49,609 --> 00:05:52,111 in Newport Beach on July 4, and they 112 00:05:52,111 --> 00:05:54,289 had to separate the herd, if you will 113 00:05:54,289 --> 00:05:56,419 and have some of the deputies go to Newport 114 00:05:56,419 --> 00:05:59,929 So thank You for keeping our community safe 115 00:05:59,929 --> 00:06:02,929 Thank you to Sam Clark for another great fireworks show. 116 00:06:02,929 --> 00:06:04,159 It just they pulled it off. 117 00:06:04,159 --> 00:06:07,519 And I know it takes a heck of a lot of work to do that 118 00:06:07,519 --> 00:06:10,129 and a lot of headache, I'm sure, and a lot of worry. 119 00:06:10,129 --> 00:06:11,734 So they did a phantom stick job. 120 00:06:11,734 --> 00:06:14,359 I want to point out the fact we have some new businesses coming 121 00:06:14,359 --> 00:06:17,479 to town, EOS fitness is in the final stages of completing 122 00:06:17,479 --> 00:06:18,721 their tenant improvements. 123 00:06:18,721 --> 00:06:20,179 I know it's been a while, but we're 124 00:06:20,179 --> 00:06:22,990 hoping that they will open this fall, 125 00:06:22,990 --> 00:06:26,359 preferably in October There are planning Commission also 126 00:06:26,359 --> 00:06:29,239 approved a conditional use permit for a new restaurant, 127 00:06:29,239 --> 00:06:30,439 The Goldfinch. 128 00:06:30,439 --> 00:06:34,459 That's going to be located at the it was Lulu's Cafe 129 00:06:34,459 --> 00:06:36,590 and before that, it was Canyon Grill. 130 00:06:36,590 --> 00:06:37,726 So now that's going to be the Goldfinch. 131 00:06:37,726 --> 00:06:39,589 It's going to be a really nice restaurant. 132 00:06:39,589 --> 00:06:42,559 They've been approved to have live music and dancing 133 00:06:42,559 --> 00:06:45,199 So I'm looking forward to them opening soon. 134 00:06:45,199 --> 00:06:48,349 I also want to point out that Cox Communications has been kind 135 00:06:48,349 --> 00:06:53,629 enough to donate $2,000 to RSM Cares and have directed that 136 00:06:53,629 --> 00:06:58,399 money to the Zero Trash group So they were happy that we have 137 00:06:58,399 --> 00:07:01,159 the zero trash program here in Rancho Tourism cares help 138 00:07:01,159 --> 00:07:01,659 sponsors. 139 00:07:01,659 --> 00:07:05,689 It with me and I just want to thank Cox Communications 140 00:07:05,689 --> 00:07:07,639 publicly for that donation. 141 00:07:07,639 --> 00:07:08,569 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 142 00:07:08,569 --> 00:07:11,207 Thank you To my right, Mayor Pro tem. 143 00:07:11,207 --> 00:07:12,499 Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor. 144 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:15,139 I just wanted to add on to Councilwoman Berger's comments 145 00:07:15,139 --> 00:07:18,309 and just thank Sam Lark for just an absolute wonderful 4th 146 00:07:18,309 --> 00:07:20,290 of July performance. 147 00:07:20,290 --> 00:07:22,339 The fireworks and the performance 148 00:07:22,339 --> 00:07:23,933 is were actually better than ever. 149 00:07:23,933 --> 00:07:27,619 So it was a very, very special 250th celebration in Rancho this 150 00:07:27,619 --> 00:07:28,369 year So thank you. 151 00:07:28,369 --> 00:07:29,324 Similar. 152 00:07:29,324 --> 00:07:30,199 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 153 00:07:30,199 --> 00:07:31,519 Thank you. 154 00:07:31,519 --> 00:07:34,669 Councilmember Baer, thank you I, too, 155 00:07:34,669 --> 00:07:38,910 want to reiterate how appreciate Two of Ambev Sam 156 00:07:38,910 --> 00:07:41,860 Lark for their July fourth festivities 157 00:07:41,860 --> 00:07:44,149 from the start with the bike parade to the amazing fireworks 158 00:07:44,149 --> 00:07:46,549 display over our lake. 159 00:07:46,729 --> 00:07:48,469 You could see all the blankets set up 160 00:07:48,469 --> 00:07:51,859 and everyone was just enjoying the fireworks in the evening 161 00:07:51,859 --> 00:07:54,349 and celebrating 250 years of America. 162 00:07:54,349 --> 00:07:57,374 So I wanted to thank the Sam Mark staff and board 163 00:07:57,374 --> 00:07:58,999 and also thank our sheriff's department 164 00:07:58,999 --> 00:08:01,819 for being there and for throughout the weekend 165 00:08:01,819 --> 00:08:02,991 keeping our community safe. 166 00:08:02,991 --> 00:08:06,289 I appreciate that And then I just want to remind people that 167 00:08:06,289 --> 00:08:10,219 the ways of water art exhibit is presented by RSM Cares and that 168 00:08:10,219 --> 00:08:14,209 is now on display through August 31st at the Bell Tower regional 169 00:08:14,209 --> 00:08:15,379 Community Center. 170 00:08:15,379 --> 00:08:17,209 Be sure to stop on by and experience 171 00:08:17,209 --> 00:08:21,229 the incredible artwork created by our talented local artists. 172 00:08:21,229 --> 00:08:25,159 All inspired by the beauty movement and importance of water 173 00:08:25,159 --> 00:08:27,949 And it's wonderful opportunity to celebrate 174 00:08:27,949 --> 00:08:30,409 the arts and the creativity within our community. 175 00:08:30,409 --> 00:08:31,519 Thank you. 176 00:08:31,519 --> 00:08:35,719 Thank you very much That concludes item 2.1. 177 00:08:35,809 --> 00:08:37,390 We're now at 2.2. 178 00:08:37,390 --> 00:08:38,929 Committee a Simon reports. 179 00:08:38,929 --> 00:08:41,590 We have one on our agenda tonight. 180 00:08:41,590 --> 00:08:44,149 The Orange County Fire Authority and that is you. 181 00:08:44,149 --> 00:08:46,999 Council member McGurn Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 182 00:08:46,999 --> 00:08:50,569 I'm proud to serve on the Orange County Fire Authority 183 00:08:50,569 --> 00:08:52,969 board of directors representing Rancho Santa 184 00:08:52,969 --> 00:08:56,569 margarita at our last meeting, June 25 26. 185 00:08:57,439 --> 00:09:01,699 We approved the design build services for a wildfire facility 186 00:09:01,699 --> 00:09:03,799 to be located in Rancho Mission Viejo. 187 00:09:03,799 --> 00:09:06,499 In other words, this is going to be a large facility that 188 00:09:06,499 --> 00:09:09,342 will enhance the wildfire response efforts of the CFA 189 00:09:09,342 --> 00:09:10,759 right here in south Orange County. 190 00:09:10,759 --> 00:09:14,329 So along with the helipad that's being built off of La Plata. 191 00:09:14,329 --> 00:09:15,919 This is all good news for all of us 192 00:09:15,919 --> 00:09:19,639 who worry about wildfires on a day to day basis. 193 00:09:19,639 --> 00:09:21,919 We also approved economic terms sheet 194 00:09:21,919 --> 00:09:23,419 for a memorandum of understanding 195 00:09:23,419 --> 00:09:26,239 between the CFA and the professional firefighters 196 00:09:26,239 --> 00:09:27,859 Association. 197 00:09:27,859 --> 00:09:32,239 In essence, we're going to have well-deserved salary increases 198 00:09:32,239 --> 00:09:37,390 for our firefighters from march 2027 to March 32nd. 199 00:09:37,279 --> 00:09:38,119 They deserve it. 200 00:09:38,119 --> 00:09:39,679 If you look what's happened recently, 201 00:09:39,679 --> 00:09:42,619 we had a fire in Dove Canyon In May, we 202 00:09:42,619 --> 00:09:44,359 had the Ford Fire in Rancho Mission 203 00:09:44,359 --> 00:09:46,759 Viejo which burned 11.6 acres. 204 00:09:46,789 --> 00:09:51,649 And just yesterday, we had the narrow fire in ladera. 205 00:09:51,649 --> 00:09:53,479 Five acres were burned. 206 00:09:53,479 --> 00:09:55,669 On each occasion, the CFA responded, 207 00:09:55,669 --> 00:09:58,390 as they always do, promptly and efficiently, 208 00:09:58,390 --> 00:09:59,569 and put those fires out. 209 00:09:59,569 --> 00:10:03,700 But it's wildfire season, folks and right after July Fourth, 210 00:10:03,700 --> 00:10:04,715 we know what happens with people who have 211 00:10:04,715 --> 00:10:06,799 illegal fireworks and whatnot. 212 00:10:06,799 --> 00:10:08,509 Keep your keep your eyes open. 213 00:10:08,509 --> 00:10:09,380 If you see anything. 214 00:10:09,380 --> 00:10:14,989 And please call that Latino CFA know so they can do their job. 215 00:10:14,989 --> 00:10:17,520 For those who may not be aware on June 10, 216 00:10:17,520 --> 00:10:20,839 our city hosted along with the CFA and Assemblywoman Anne Kate 217 00:10:20,839 --> 00:10:24,679 Sanchez and Sam Clark and Santa Margarita Water District a Fire 218 00:10:24,679 --> 00:10:28,159 safety and Preparedness meeting, and that meeting 219 00:10:28,159 --> 00:10:29,269 was really important. 220 00:10:29,269 --> 00:10:31,669 It showed people I know Chief Miles 221 00:10:31,669 --> 00:10:34,381 back there in the back row, we talked about home hardening, 222 00:10:34,381 --> 00:10:37,459 how to hopefully prevent fire damage to your home 223 00:10:37,459 --> 00:10:38,929 in the event of a wildfire. 224 00:10:38,929 --> 00:10:43,390 A lot of great advice was given Our chief 225 00:10:43,390 --> 00:10:47,596 Paul also spoke about evacuation and preparedness and advice 226 00:10:47,596 --> 00:10:49,429 from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. 227 00:10:49,429 --> 00:10:50,346 And it went on and on. 228 00:10:50,346 --> 00:10:52,159 We had a lot of others involved as well. 229 00:10:52,159 --> 00:10:55,900 And so I appreciate and some of them are here tonight. 230 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:57,679 I'm really happy to see that So if you 231 00:10:57,679 --> 00:11:00,319 for those who are watching or listening at home, please 232 00:11:00,319 --> 00:11:02,909 go on our website city of rsm.org. 233 00:11:02,909 --> 00:11:04,919 That video is on there. 234 00:11:04,919 --> 00:11:07,634 And you can watch it from beginning to end. 235 00:11:07,634 --> 00:11:09,259 And there's a lot of great information. 236 00:11:09,259 --> 00:11:11,329 So i would recommend everyone take a look at it. 237 00:11:11,329 --> 00:11:12,349 Thank you Mr. Mayor. 238 00:11:12,349 --> 00:11:14,749 Thank you very much. 239 00:11:14,839 --> 00:11:17,890 That concludes item two. 240 00:11:17,890 --> 00:11:21,679 Bringing us to item three presentations and proclamations 241 00:11:21,679 --> 00:11:26,389 and 3.1 is a special proclamation from the city 242 00:11:26,389 --> 00:11:31,990 of Rancho santa margarita regarding our nation's 250th 243 00:11:31,990 --> 00:11:33,499 anniversary of American independence. 244 00:11:35,449 --> 00:11:38,381 As you know, today is July 8th. 245 00:11:38,381 --> 00:11:42,919 As you may not know the Declaration of Independence was 246 00:11:42,919 --> 00:11:48,806 first read publicly on July 8th, I did 250 years ago. 247 00:11:48,806 --> 00:11:50,470 On July eighth, 1776. 248 00:11:50,470 --> 00:11:51,884 And it was done. 249 00:11:51,884 --> 00:11:54,799 So by Colonel John Nixon in the state house 250 00:11:54,799 --> 00:11:57,790 yard of the Pennsylvania State House, 251 00:11:57,790 --> 00:11:59,749 which is now known as Independence Hall 252 00:11:59,749 --> 00:12:01,579 in Philadelphia. 253 00:12:01,579 --> 00:12:03,439 So the timing has worked out well 254 00:12:03,439 --> 00:12:05,779 for this particular proclamation that I'd 255 00:12:05,779 --> 00:12:12,379 like to share with you at this time in the year 1776, 256 00:12:13,129 --> 00:12:16,909 the continental Congress adopted the declare of independence, 257 00:12:16,909 --> 00:12:20,659 asserting the right of the 13 American colonies 258 00:12:20,659 --> 00:12:24,859 to self-governance and freedom from British rule 259 00:12:25,219 --> 00:12:29,659 This bold declaration laid the foundation for a new nation 260 00:12:29,659 --> 00:12:33,342 built on the principle of liberty democracy, 261 00:12:33,342 --> 00:12:37,489 and justice And over the past 250 years, 262 00:12:37,489 --> 00:12:42,889 the United States of America has grown from fledgling republic 263 00:12:42,889 --> 00:12:45,469 to a global super power. 264 00:12:45,469 --> 00:12:49,669 Continually striving to uphold these foundational ideals 265 00:12:51,109 --> 00:12:56,590 In the year 2026, the United States commemorates its 250th 266 00:12:56,590 --> 00:13:00,859 anniversary, also known as the Semi quincentennial This 267 00:13:03,859 --> 00:13:07,429 occasion offers a unique opportunity to reflect 268 00:13:07,429 --> 00:13:12,199 on our nation's journey to sell liberate its achievements 269 00:13:12,199 --> 00:13:17,239 and envision its future As we commemorate this significant 270 00:13:17,239 --> 00:13:21,349 milestone, Americans should work together in addressing 271 00:13:21,349 --> 00:13:25,990 the challenges of the 21st century and building a more 272 00:13:25,990 --> 00:13:29,299 equitable and prosperous society Nation wide celebration 273 00:13:30,469 --> 00:13:34,489 and events will be organized throughout the year to engage 274 00:13:34,489 --> 00:13:37,729 and inspire citizens from all walks of life. 275 00:13:37,729 --> 00:13:41,299 These activities will include historical reenactments 276 00:13:41,299 --> 00:13:45,190 and exhibits, parades and festivals and public discussions 277 00:13:45,190 --> 00:13:48,619 and forums community service initiatives May 278 00:13:49,390 --> 00:13:52,279 we all reaffirm erm our commitment to liberty 279 00:13:52,279 --> 00:13:53,640 and democracy. 280 00:13:53,640 --> 00:13:57,840 Honor, the sacrifices made by countless individuals 281 00:13:58,249 --> 00:14:01,939 to protect these values and ensure that future generation 282 00:14:01,939 --> 00:14:05,719 nations continue to enjoy the freedoms enshrined 283 00:14:05,719 --> 00:14:09,319 in our Constitution This proclamation serves 284 00:14:09,919 --> 00:14:13,519 as a powerful reminder of our nation's enduring 285 00:14:13,519 --> 00:14:17,426 spirit and a call to action for future generations 286 00:14:17,426 --> 00:14:24,139 as the United states embarks on the next chapter of its history 287 00:14:24,139 --> 00:14:27,139 the milestone celebration will stand 288 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:31,579 as a testament to the strength, the resilience 289 00:14:31,579 --> 00:14:36,790 and the determination of the American people So 290 00:14:36,790 --> 00:14:38,149 therefore, as the mayor of this city, 291 00:14:38,149 --> 00:14:42,109 on behalf of my city council colleagues and everyone that is 292 00:14:42,109 --> 00:14:45,619 proud to call Rancho Santa margarita home we do hereby 293 00:14:45,619 --> 00:14:49,219 recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary 294 00:14:49,459 --> 00:14:54,349 of our nation's identity and pledge to continue fostering 295 00:14:54,349 --> 00:14:58,549 an environment of mutual respect and understanding. 296 00:14:59,419 --> 00:15:03,619 God bless America Thank you very much. 297 00:15:09,679 --> 00:15:14,749 I did all that was my Mike off I spoke loud. 298 00:15:14,749 --> 00:15:19,129 I hope you heard me For our next presentations could we. 299 00:15:19,129 --> 00:15:25,129 Can I have the mayor pro tem, please join me ? 300 00:15:58,519 --> 00:15:59,779 All right. 301 00:15:59,779 --> 00:16:01,675 Testing One, two, three. 302 00:16:01,675 --> 00:16:03,490 My mic is on. 303 00:16:03,490 --> 00:16:06,529 This is item 3.2, which are certificates 304 00:16:06,529 --> 00:16:09,859 of recognize Listen to Beth heard 305 00:16:09,859 --> 00:16:14,419 and Rhonda Lundberg for their Firewise USA community 306 00:16:14,419 --> 00:16:15,229 leadership. 307 00:16:15,229 --> 00:16:17,590 And at this time, if you would, please. 308 00:16:17,590 --> 00:16:18,559 Beth heard Rhonda Lundberg. 309 00:16:18,559 --> 00:16:20,959 Please come forward you. 310 00:16:33,109 --> 00:16:37,309 OK So, Greg you got it, right? 311 00:16:45,942 --> 00:16:47,149 Yeah. 312 00:16:47,149 --> 00:16:49,399 So please allow me to share the contents 313 00:16:49,399 --> 00:16:53,479 of this special certificate of recognition Beth 314 00:16:53,479 --> 00:16:56,749 heard and Rhonda Lundberg are dedicated 315 00:16:56,749 --> 00:17:00,499 members of the community associations of Rancho known 316 00:17:00,499 --> 00:17:03,559 as Car And they have demonstrated 317 00:17:03,559 --> 00:17:05,689 exceptional leadership and commitment 318 00:17:05,689 --> 00:17:10,159 to wildfire preparedness through their service to the Rancho 319 00:17:10,159 --> 00:17:14,329 Cielo community through their leadership and collaboration 320 00:17:14,329 --> 00:17:17,509 with residents, local fire officials and community 321 00:17:17,509 --> 00:17:18,799 partners. 322 00:17:18,799 --> 00:17:21,799 Beth and Rhonda played an instrumental role 323 00:17:21,799 --> 00:17:26,449 in guiding Rancho Cielo which is located in Tributo Canyon, 324 00:17:26,449 --> 00:17:31,879 to achieve national recognition as a fire wise USA community 325 00:17:31,879 --> 00:17:36,679 on November 17, 2025, the fire wise USA Program, administered 326 00:17:38,929 --> 00:17:41,899 by the National Fire Protection Association 327 00:17:41,899 --> 00:17:44,299 and recognizes neighborhoods that 328 00:17:44,599 --> 00:17:48,979 worked together to reduce wildfire risk through education. 329 00:17:48,979 --> 00:17:52,579 Defensible space, home hardening emergency preparedness 330 00:17:53,719 --> 00:17:56,719 and community wide mitigation efforts. 331 00:17:57,469 --> 00:18:01,489 Beth and Rhonda's dedication to promoting wildfire resilience 332 00:18:01,489 --> 00:18:03,353 and fostering neighborhood collaboration 333 00:18:03,353 --> 00:18:07,939 has help strengthen the safety preparedness and long term 334 00:18:07,939 --> 00:18:11,149 resilience of the Rancho Cielo community 335 00:18:11,149 --> 00:18:14,119 and their outstanding volunteer service. 336 00:18:14,119 --> 00:18:16,399 Leadership and commitment to protecting 337 00:18:16,399 --> 00:18:20,599 lives homes and the surrounding natural environment. 338 00:18:20,599 --> 00:18:24,199 Exemplify the spirit of community stewardship 339 00:18:24,529 --> 00:18:28,489 and public service So therefore, Beth rhondda, 340 00:18:28,489 --> 00:18:31,129 as the mayor of the city, on behalf of my City Council 341 00:18:31,129 --> 00:18:34,729 colleague it is our great privilege and honor 342 00:18:34,729 --> 00:18:37,879 to have you here tonight and congratulate you 343 00:18:37,879 --> 00:18:41,590 for all of your efforts on making Rancho Santa margarita 344 00:18:41,590 --> 00:18:42,799 a better and safer place. 345 00:18:42,799 --> 00:18:51,199 Thank you Before I would One of you like to say a few words 346 00:18:53,959 --> 00:18:56,629 but before I give them before I give you 347 00:18:56,629 --> 00:19:01,307 that microphone did you draw the short straw Did you win? 348 00:19:01,307 --> 00:19:03,349 I want to make sure you're aware that in addition 349 00:19:03,349 --> 00:19:05,329 to the certificate of recognition from the city 350 00:19:05,329 --> 00:19:09,109 of Rancho Santa margarita you also have received a special 351 00:19:09,109 --> 00:19:13,309 certificate from our 71st District Assemblywoman kate 352 00:19:14,509 --> 00:19:18,256 Sanchez from our state Senator Catherine Blake Spear, 353 00:19:18,256 --> 00:19:21,919 and from Washington, DC, from our Congresswoman Yung Kim 354 00:19:21,919 --> 00:19:24,739 And they each send their congratulation and thanks to you 355 00:19:24,739 --> 00:19:28,339 as well So here you go. 356 00:19:29,299 --> 00:19:30,482 Thank you. 357 00:19:30,482 --> 00:19:32,749 Oh well, thank you, Mayor Bill. 358 00:19:32,749 --> 00:19:37,369 And thank you, Pro-Tem and Figueroa and the whole city 359 00:19:37,369 --> 00:19:39,259 council for this wonderful honor. 360 00:19:39,259 --> 00:19:44,479 I feel so humble at being and i know Rhonda does, too. 361 00:19:44,479 --> 00:19:51,139 It being able to do this When we started back in March of 2025, 362 00:19:51,139 --> 00:19:53,599 we were asked by the chair, Derek McGregor, 363 00:19:53,599 --> 00:19:57,439 if we would be willing to help facilitate the houses that 364 00:19:57,439 --> 00:20:00,190 are in car which is all the enjoys that 365 00:20:00,190 --> 00:20:04,789 are in Rancho Santa margarita are to facilitate doing. 366 00:20:04,789 --> 00:20:06,789 Firewise communities. 367 00:20:07,369 --> 00:20:09,949 And so we jumped at the chance because we 368 00:20:09,949 --> 00:20:13,489 knew how important living in our is 369 00:20:13,489 --> 00:20:18,790 and how far wildfire fires are very likely here 370 00:20:18,790 --> 00:20:21,499 And this particular program does so much 371 00:20:21,499 --> 00:20:24,829 to help the communities become protective 372 00:20:24,829 --> 00:20:27,973 of their own communities so that they can be safe from wildfires. 373 00:20:27,973 --> 00:20:28,699 Appreciate it. 374 00:20:28,699 --> 00:20:31,331 Has helped with menu places. 375 00:20:31,331 --> 00:20:36,499 They are the Firewise community does exist in 42 states 376 00:20:36,499 --> 00:20:41,539 right now and they have helped protect those communities 377 00:20:41,539 --> 00:20:45,319 As a as always with a firewise community, 378 00:20:45,319 --> 00:20:49,399 it takes a community to make it a firewise community. 379 00:20:49,399 --> 00:20:53,167 And that is something that we have been working on. 380 00:20:53,167 --> 00:20:59,167 We currently have Four houses that are working on it. 381 00:20:59,629 --> 00:21:05,290 Rancho Cielo is our first Firewise community and rSM 382 00:21:05,359 --> 00:21:09,319 and really the credit for them becoming a Firewise community 383 00:21:09,319 --> 00:21:12,469 goes to them because it's their committee that 384 00:21:12,469 --> 00:21:14,890 really made that happen. 385 00:21:14,890 --> 00:21:17,539 Rhonda and I were very happy to help 386 00:21:17,539 --> 00:21:20,659 walk them through the process and help them. 387 00:21:20,659 --> 00:21:22,909 Problem solve issues that you have 388 00:21:22,909 --> 00:21:24,619 to do when you're doing the application 389 00:21:24,619 --> 00:21:27,619 as well as how you create your action plan, which 390 00:21:27,619 --> 00:21:30,379 is what helps the community maintain fire 391 00:21:30,379 --> 00:21:32,599 hardening within their common areas 392 00:21:32,599 --> 00:21:35,389 as well as with in each individual's home, 393 00:21:35,389 --> 00:21:39,259 as well as looking at emergency prepared this. 394 00:21:39,259 --> 00:21:42,319 But most of all, what we are hoping 395 00:21:42,319 --> 00:21:45,640 for is that we are going to be able to grow this 396 00:21:45,640 --> 00:21:49,339 so that all HOA is within RSM will have an operating entity 397 00:21:49,339 --> 00:21:52,249 and be willing to become Firewise communities, 398 00:21:52,249 --> 00:21:55,763 because one thing we know is it's not really a matter of 399 00:21:55,763 --> 00:21:57,859 if, it's a matter of when. 400 00:21:57,859 --> 00:22:01,459 We will have another fire here. 401 00:22:01,519 --> 00:22:04,699 And the thing about fire, if you're a firewise community, 402 00:22:04,699 --> 00:22:08,209 you help protect not only your community, but all the people 403 00:22:08,209 --> 00:22:10,990 around you because you're not going 404 00:22:10,990 --> 00:22:15,769 to be more likely to become a victim of the wildfire 405 00:22:15,769 --> 00:22:16,681 in the way it goes. 406 00:22:16,681 --> 00:22:18,769 So thank you very much. 407 00:22:18,769 --> 00:22:23,539 And i know do you mind maybe if I say a couple of things? 408 00:22:23,539 --> 00:22:25,879 I just wanted to say, Beth and rhonda, you 409 00:22:25,879 --> 00:22:28,309 guys are two outstanding women in our city. 410 00:22:28,309 --> 00:22:29,959 And just the countless hours you put 411 00:22:29,959 --> 00:22:33,511 into this Firewise certificate and certification that happened 412 00:22:33,511 --> 00:22:34,847 I know how long that took. 413 00:22:34,847 --> 00:22:37,279 But also your many years on the community association 414 00:22:37,279 --> 00:22:38,869 of Rancho Board as well. 415 00:22:38,869 --> 00:22:42,139 So those meetings are very early in the morning 416 00:22:42,139 --> 00:22:43,849 And how many people there are, there's 417 00:22:43,849 --> 00:22:46,939 probably 30 plus people there at every single meeting. 418 00:22:46,939 --> 00:22:48,806 And you guys do countless stick work. 419 00:22:48,806 --> 00:22:51,264 So thank you for everything you've contributed to our city. 420 00:22:51,264 --> 00:22:55,464 We appreciate it At this time, we're 421 00:22:57,709 --> 00:23:00,490 going to pause and take a few photos 422 00:23:00,490 --> 00:23:02,299 When I put you right in the middle of here 423 00:23:02,299 --> 00:23:05,449 Rhonda, Beth anyone that is here that might want 424 00:23:05,449 --> 00:23:11,449 to come forward and take photos, you're more than welcome 425 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:16,181 OK, let's take pictures. 426 00:23:16,181 --> 00:23:18,376 OK So let's get it sort of right in the middle. 427 00:23:18,376 --> 00:23:19,429 OK Okay. 428 00:23:19,429 --> 00:23:24,229 Just a little That brings us to item 3.3 429 00:23:54,319 --> 00:23:58,129 on our agenda, which is a certificate of recognition 430 00:23:58,129 --> 00:24:01,129 as part of the business. 431 00:24:01,609 --> 00:24:04,579 Recognize ation program of the city and tonight, 432 00:24:04,579 --> 00:24:08,779 we're going to recognize digital photo graphics. 433 00:24:09,199 --> 00:24:12,799 And I'd like to invite forward at this time dmitri 434 00:24:12,799 --> 00:24:17,419 and Danielle la Magill pardon me, me me. 435 00:24:17,419 --> 00:24:18,832 Hi love. 436 00:24:18,832 --> 00:24:22,699 I hope i got that right, my love Who are the business owners? 437 00:24:22,699 --> 00:24:28,990 And Rob Ellen, the former business owner and Welcome. 438 00:24:34,478 --> 00:24:37,478 Sorry, I stumbled to me. 439 00:24:38,699 --> 00:24:39,199 You. 440 00:24:39,199 --> 00:24:42,199 Thank you Yes you guys. 441 00:24:46,189 --> 00:24:50,989 Come If I could, I'd like to share 442 00:24:51,559 --> 00:24:54,829 the con tense of this certificate of recognition. 443 00:24:54,829 --> 00:24:57,469 Our city council desires to distinguish 444 00:24:57,469 --> 00:25:00,529 with a great appreciation businesses that 445 00:25:00,529 --> 00:25:03,304 have made a signifi can't contribution to the success 446 00:25:03,304 --> 00:25:07,279 and prosperity of our community and digital photographic 447 00:25:07,279 --> 00:25:10,510 has proudly served the art sM community. 448 00:25:10,510 --> 00:25:13,900 For more than three decades, providing 449 00:25:13,900 --> 00:25:17,209 exceptional photography printing and image preservation services 450 00:25:18,799 --> 00:25:22,849 while becoming a trusted local business for residents 451 00:25:22,849 --> 00:25:26,329 throughout all of Orange County digital photo graphics 452 00:25:26,329 --> 00:25:29,479 offers a wide range of professionals services, 453 00:25:29,479 --> 00:25:33,679 including photo printing, photo restoration film processing, 454 00:25:34,819 --> 00:25:37,489 slide and photo scanning video and film 455 00:25:37,489 --> 00:25:41,890 transfers passport photos fine art reproductions 456 00:25:42,649 --> 00:25:45,490 and personalized photo products. 457 00:25:45,439 --> 00:25:48,439 Helping customers preserve cherished memories 458 00:25:48,919 --> 00:25:53,719 for future generations Digital photo graphics is committed 459 00:25:53,869 --> 00:25:57,469 to delivering outstanding customer service combining 460 00:25:57,859 --> 00:26:02,659 advanced technology with person analyzed attention and expert 461 00:26:03,649 --> 00:26:07,279 craftsmanship to ensure every project is completed 462 00:26:07,279 --> 00:26:10,519 with the highest level of quality and care 463 00:26:10,519 --> 00:26:13,699 Digital photo graphics supports the local economy 464 00:26:13,699 --> 00:26:17,899 by serving families, artists, businesses and organizations 465 00:26:18,109 --> 00:26:22,729 with reliable printing imaging and archival services that 466 00:26:22,729 --> 00:26:24,729 preserve personal histories. 467 00:26:24,979 --> 00:26:29,359 Celebrate special occasions and meet the professional needs 468 00:26:29,359 --> 00:26:32,890 of our community Digital Photo graphics 469 00:26:32,890 --> 00:26:35,659 long standing commitment to excellence innovation, 470 00:26:35,659 --> 00:26:38,989 and personalized service reflects the highest tandems 471 00:26:38,989 --> 00:26:43,990 of business operations and contributes to the vitality 472 00:26:43,990 --> 00:26:47,119 the character and prosperity of the great city of Rancho santa 473 00:26:47,119 --> 00:26:48,169 margarita. 474 00:26:48,169 --> 00:26:51,169 So as the mayor on behalf of my city council colleagues 475 00:26:51,169 --> 00:26:52,939 all the residents of this great city, 476 00:26:52,939 --> 00:26:56,899 we're so honored to have you here tonight to thank you. 477 00:26:56,899 --> 00:27:00,589 Digital photo graphics for your outstanding contributions 478 00:27:00,589 --> 00:27:04,690 to our community over three decades. 479 00:27:04,690 --> 00:27:09,469 Thank you for choosing RSM as your business home 480 00:27:14,269 --> 00:27:18,790 I'll mention that you also have certificates of recognition 481 00:27:18,790 --> 00:27:18,829 from your state. 482 00:27:18,829 --> 00:27:21,319 Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez, your state Senator, 483 00:27:21,319 --> 00:27:24,539 Diane Blake Speer, and from your congresswoman Yong Kim. 484 00:27:24,539 --> 00:27:27,229 And they send their congratulations to you as well. 485 00:27:27,229 --> 00:27:29,359 Would anyone like to say a few words? 486 00:27:29,359 --> 00:27:30,319 We'll pass the match. 487 00:27:30,319 --> 00:27:33,469 Let me just say something I'm Rob Ellen. 488 00:27:33,469 --> 00:27:36,540 I'm the original owner, and Danny and Dmitri 489 00:27:36,540 --> 00:27:38,779 took it over a couple of years ago when I decided to retire. 490 00:27:38,779 --> 00:27:41,839 I couldn't have found two better people to turn the business over 491 00:27:41,839 --> 00:27:45,907 to danny as an artist by trade and Dmitri as an engineer 492 00:27:45,907 --> 00:27:47,449 by trade And between the two of them, 493 00:27:47,449 --> 00:27:49,769 they have made some fantastic progress 494 00:27:49,769 --> 00:27:51,190 over the last couple of years. 495 00:27:51,190 --> 00:27:53,269 And I'm so proud to have been part of the team 496 00:27:53,269 --> 00:27:55,789 and i would not have sold this business 497 00:27:55,789 --> 00:27:58,429 to anyone else other than these Two. 498 00:27:58,429 --> 00:28:00,442 So thank you both. 499 00:28:00,442 --> 00:28:05,842 Thank you Thank you so much, Mayor and members 500 00:28:09,409 --> 00:28:14,209 of City Council and everybody who is present 501 00:28:14,869 --> 00:28:18,289 Dimitry Dimitri This is my way of Daniella and i 502 00:28:18,289 --> 00:28:21,122 just wanted to recognize specifically Rob 503 00:28:21,122 --> 00:28:26,659 and his late wife Leslie, core owners of the business 504 00:28:26,659 --> 00:28:32,590 and operating for the vast majority of these 30 years. 505 00:28:32,329 --> 00:28:35,269 So basically, when we took over in 2024, 506 00:28:35,269 --> 00:28:39,739 we just continue to to build on whatever they already 507 00:28:39,739 --> 00:28:44,269 had accomplished for a quite long period of time. 508 00:28:44,269 --> 00:28:48,790 And I must say, we can't thank Rob 509 00:28:48,790 --> 00:28:53,890 enough that he's been making himself available for a council 510 00:28:53,890 --> 00:28:55,219 and help of any kind. 511 00:28:55,219 --> 00:28:59,209 And i hope we're just going to continue working together. 512 00:28:59,209 --> 00:29:04,709 No matter that we are now supposedly running the business 513 00:29:04,709 --> 00:29:05,209 Thank you. 514 00:29:05,209 --> 00:29:05,959 Thank you so much. 515 00:29:05,959 --> 00:29:07,990 It's a real honor. 516 00:29:07,990 --> 00:29:11,239 I get all the credit You get all the I thank 517 00:29:11,239 --> 00:29:15,379 you so much to the city of Santa Maria for recognizing us. 518 00:29:15,379 --> 00:29:18,559 It's it's truly means a lot to us. 519 00:29:18,559 --> 00:29:24,499 Thank you so much I just want to say thank you, 520 00:29:24,499 --> 00:29:25,999 Rob, and thank everybody. 521 00:29:25,999 --> 00:29:26,933 This is amazing. 522 00:29:26,933 --> 00:29:31,159 I'm just holding myself, not crying, because here you go. 523 00:29:31,159 --> 00:29:32,629 Look Thank you so much. 524 00:29:32,629 --> 00:29:35,869 We're going to pause right now and take some photos Anyone that 525 00:29:35,869 --> 00:29:37,429 is in the audience that would like 526 00:29:37,429 --> 00:29:45,829 to may come forward and take as many as you like I'm so sorry. 527 00:30:00,719 --> 00:30:06,719 You open your phone They have their whole paparazzi team 528 00:30:15,349 --> 00:30:19,549 here right now Awesome Thanks, you guys. 529 00:30:29,726 --> 00:30:30,226 Thank you. 530 00:30:30,226 --> 00:30:30,726 Thank you. 531 00:30:30,726 --> 00:30:36,726 Thank you so So before you leave, for anyone listening 532 00:30:37,731 --> 00:30:40,189 or in attendance that might not know where your business is 533 00:30:40,189 --> 00:30:42,529 located maybe you could share that 534 00:30:42,529 --> 00:30:43,969 and how they could reach you? 535 00:30:43,969 --> 00:30:49,969 Yes Um, digital photography is actually located in the Marcelo 536 00:30:50,659 --> 00:30:53,959 the Largo Center, which is on the lake. 537 00:30:53,959 --> 00:30:54,769 Our assembly. 538 00:30:54,769 --> 00:30:58,459 And if you go into the shopping center the easiest thing to find 539 00:30:58,459 --> 00:30:59,149 is. 540 00:30:59,149 --> 00:31:04,819 Is look on the roof We're right under the bell tower Yes. 541 00:31:04,819 --> 00:31:05,899 Not here. 542 00:31:05,899 --> 00:31:07,690 Got it. 543 00:31:07,690 --> 00:31:09,169 Perfect Thank you so much. 544 00:31:09,169 --> 00:31:09,979 Congratulations. 545 00:31:09,979 --> 00:31:14,779 Thank you so much for sharing All right 546 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:56,389 That brings us to item four public comments This is the time 547 00:31:56,389 --> 00:31:59,869 to address the city council on any matter that is not listed 548 00:31:59,869 --> 00:32:03,379 on the agenda, but that is within the subject matter 549 00:32:03,379 --> 00:32:05,650 jurisdiction of the City Council. 550 00:32:05,650 --> 00:32:08,899 Public comment are limited to three minutes per person, 551 00:32:08,899 --> 00:32:12,829 and there is a time limit of 15 minutes for this first segment 552 00:32:12,829 --> 00:32:16,819 of the public comments portion of our agenda 553 00:32:16,819 --> 00:32:19,819 Those wishing to call in remotely 554 00:32:19,819 --> 00:32:23,419 should complete a request to speak call in form 555 00:32:23,419 --> 00:32:25,879 prior to the public comment section 556 00:32:25,879 --> 00:32:30,790 in order to ensure their timely participation 557 00:32:30,229 --> 00:32:32,629 So Council call leagues. 558 00:32:32,899 --> 00:32:34,279 I'll call your attention first. 559 00:32:34,279 --> 00:32:39,679 We did receive one e comment from Dr. Currie. 560 00:32:40,429 --> 00:32:44,629 Ken Mark regarding early wildfire detection technology 561 00:32:45,859 --> 00:32:49,189 and I believe you each have a copy of that in front of you 562 00:32:49,189 --> 00:32:50,629 here on the Dyess. 563 00:32:50,629 --> 00:32:53,629 You came as city clerk. 564 00:32:54,512 --> 00:32:58,690 Do we have any speaker requests, cards for people in attendance 565 00:32:58,690 --> 00:32:58,699 to speak live? 566 00:32:58,699 --> 00:32:59,749 I don't have any. 567 00:32:59,749 --> 00:33:02,329 We have none We have none. 568 00:33:02,329 --> 00:33:04,699 Do we have anyone that has called in 569 00:33:04,699 --> 00:33:08,654 and wishes to speak We do We have one. 570 00:33:08,654 --> 00:33:12,254 OK Can you connect that person ? 571 00:33:17,351 --> 00:33:19,351 Caller 5099 Caller 5099. 572 00:33:23,119 --> 00:33:24,547 You are being connected. 573 00:33:24,547 --> 00:33:30,547 Now OK so I am speaking and folks hear me. 574 00:33:31,969 --> 00:33:33,799 Yes we can. 575 00:33:33,799 --> 00:33:35,799 Great Thank you. 576 00:33:36,439 --> 00:33:39,169 So this is the first city council meeting with live video 577 00:33:39,169 --> 00:33:41,629 streaming and the opportunity for residents 578 00:33:41,629 --> 00:33:43,219 to call in from home. 579 00:33:43,219 --> 00:33:45,499 This new option will allow for more transparency 580 00:33:45,499 --> 00:33:47,476 into our own council meetings. 581 00:33:47,476 --> 00:33:49,309 The reason the city council voted to do this 582 00:33:49,309 --> 00:33:50,767 was because the State of California 583 00:33:50,767 --> 00:33:53,329 required all city council to provide more than streaming 584 00:33:53,329 --> 00:33:56,989 audio The state mandated that city councils allow residents 585 00:33:56,989 --> 00:33:59,119 to call in from home or have some other way 586 00:33:59,119 --> 00:34:00,979 to interact from home. 587 00:34:00,979 --> 00:34:02,689 There are many reasons to do this 588 00:34:02,689 --> 00:34:04,969 that are unrelated to actually following a law 589 00:34:04,969 --> 00:34:07,609 like it makes it easier for people with kids and jobs 590 00:34:07,609 --> 00:34:09,864 to participate from work or home It 591 00:34:09,864 --> 00:34:11,239 helps those with disabilities who 592 00:34:11,239 --> 00:34:13,390 may struggle with getting to and sitting 593 00:34:13,390 --> 00:34:16,849 through an in-person meeting for those who may not drive 594 00:34:16,849 --> 00:34:19,390 or don't have access to transportation 595 00:34:19,390 --> 00:34:21,950 they can now participate I'm glad this bill passed. 596 00:34:21,950 --> 00:34:25,210 So I want to make an important point residents have been asking 597 00:34:25,210 --> 00:34:28,579 the city to offer live video option for years 598 00:34:28,579 --> 00:34:31,387 and just in the past year, several residents have pointed 599 00:34:31,387 --> 00:34:32,929 out that this live video option would 600 00:34:32,929 --> 00:34:37,349 help immensely those who have jobs, kids and disabilities. 601 00:34:37,349 --> 00:34:39,169 The council has not moved by these pleas 602 00:34:39,169 --> 00:34:42,799 from residents The reason we have this better option today 603 00:34:42,799 --> 00:34:44,989 was that the state stepped in and required it. 604 00:34:44,989 --> 00:34:48,379 The deadline to implement it was July 1 of this year today is 605 00:34:48,379 --> 00:34:52,269 july 8th, and the city certainly dragged it out until that date. 606 00:34:52,269 --> 00:34:54,190 Again, I'm glad we have this transparency, 607 00:34:54,190 --> 00:34:55,909 even though the council wasn't willing to consider it 608 00:34:55,909 --> 00:34:57,617 until they received a mandate or I should 609 00:34:57,617 --> 00:35:00,432 say that even though not all members of the council 610 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:02,390 were willing to consider it until they received 611 00:35:02,390 --> 00:35:05,209 the mandate from Sacramento In the interest of more 612 00:35:05,209 --> 00:35:07,381 transparency, I would ask that the Council make 613 00:35:07,381 --> 00:35:09,589 sure the instructions and information for the library 614 00:35:09,589 --> 00:35:12,307 was changing or very present on the city's website not 615 00:35:12,307 --> 00:35:13,849 just listed at the top of the agenda, 616 00:35:13,849 --> 00:35:15,679 which is several pages deep in the website 617 00:35:15,679 --> 00:35:19,690 and links out to a PDF file That should be stated clearly 618 00:35:19,690 --> 00:35:20,599 in a central location. 619 00:35:20,599 --> 00:35:22,426 As of now it's not clear and there 620 00:35:22,426 --> 00:35:24,259 isn't any information about how to access it 621 00:35:24,259 --> 00:35:26,779 outside of these agendas I hope the city will 622 00:35:26,779 --> 00:35:29,269 correct this or improve it They also 623 00:35:29,269 --> 00:35:31,159 have a list of every address in the city 624 00:35:31,159 --> 00:35:33,679 I think it will be a wonderful actor Transparency to send 625 00:35:33,679 --> 00:35:36,139 a letter to every address to let them know they can access 626 00:35:36,139 --> 00:35:37,819 the meetings in this way. 627 00:35:37,819 --> 00:35:40,189 I'm not even a little bit optimistic that this council 628 00:35:40,189 --> 00:35:42,649 will do this, which is more evidence of their preference 629 00:35:42,649 --> 00:35:44,929 that residents do not actually attend or comment 630 00:35:44,929 --> 00:35:46,190 at these meetings. 631 00:35:46,190 --> 00:35:48,190 Either way, I hope it's something that they will 632 00:35:48,190 --> 00:35:54,619 consider Thank you Thank you for those comments Are there any 633 00:35:54,799 --> 00:35:58,614 other speakers calling in the city Clerk ? 634 00:35:58,614 --> 00:35:59,954 There are none. 635 00:35:59,954 --> 00:36:00,624 OK. 636 00:36:00,624 --> 00:36:01,629 Thank you. 637 00:36:01,629 --> 00:36:04,579 That brings us to item five, the consent calendar 638 00:36:04,579 --> 00:36:07,690 for all matters on the consent calendar 639 00:36:07,690 --> 00:36:10,609 are to be approved in one motion unless a member of the city 640 00:36:10,609 --> 00:36:13,440 council staff or a member of the public requests 641 00:36:13,440 --> 00:36:16,759 a separate action on any item of the consent calendar 642 00:36:16,759 --> 00:36:20,569 I'm going to go ahead and pull item 5.5, because I understand 643 00:36:20,569 --> 00:36:23,209 a member of the public wants to discuss that. 644 00:36:23,209 --> 00:36:28,990 We need to remove any other items from the consent calendar. 645 00:36:28,990 --> 00:36:29,890 If none. 646 00:36:29,890 --> 00:36:32,959 Is there a motion to approve of the balance of the consent 647 00:36:32,959 --> 00:36:34,959 calendar other than 5.5? 648 00:36:34,969 --> 00:36:36,536 So moved ? 649 00:36:36,536 --> 00:36:37,369 Yeah. 650 00:36:37,369 --> 00:36:41,569 We have a motion Sorry from Ms.. 651 00:36:42,790 --> 00:36:44,929 Baird and a second from Mr. Holloway. 652 00:36:44,929 --> 00:36:47,269 All in favor, please say I I mean, 653 00:36:47,269 --> 00:36:49,669 that motion carries unanimously. 654 00:36:50,209 --> 00:36:51,469 Item 5.5. 655 00:36:51,469 --> 00:36:52,882 Ms. City Clerk. 656 00:36:52,882 --> 00:36:57,724 I understand there was a call in request to speak 657 00:36:57,724 --> 00:36:58,891 from a member of the public. 658 00:36:58,891 --> 00:37:03,169 Can we connect that person to explain why? 659 00:37:03,169 --> 00:37:04,314 Will do. 660 00:37:04,314 --> 00:37:06,314 Caller 5099. 661 00:37:06,799 --> 00:37:07,999 Caller 5099. 662 00:37:07,999 --> 00:37:10,399 You're being connected now. 663 00:37:11,479 --> 00:37:15,409 Thank you I read through the city's letter related 664 00:37:15,409 --> 00:37:16,414 to this item. 665 00:37:16,414 --> 00:37:18,289 The letter related to the grand jury's report 666 00:37:18,289 --> 00:37:20,947 on the California housing mandates 667 00:37:20,947 --> 00:37:22,489 And i think it would be great keeping 668 00:37:22,489 --> 00:37:24,739 with that theme of transparency for my last comment, 669 00:37:24,739 --> 00:37:26,929 if the council would ask residents in the city 670 00:37:26,929 --> 00:37:29,324 how they feel about this or items like this 671 00:37:29,324 --> 00:37:30,949 They said in the letter that they agree 672 00:37:30,949 --> 00:37:32,491 with certain findings of a grand jury 673 00:37:32,491 --> 00:37:33,979 that people in Orange County do not 674 00:37:33,979 --> 00:37:36,829 want certain types of housing, including higher density housing 675 00:37:36,829 --> 00:37:40,990 and housing that would benefit those with lower income. 676 00:37:40,990 --> 00:37:42,437 So it says in Section seven of that letter, 677 00:37:42,437 --> 00:37:43,729 I'm going to read it right now. 678 00:37:43,729 --> 00:37:45,649 Quote, Residents in Orange County 679 00:37:45,649 --> 00:37:48,559 consistently expressed a desire for local planning decisions 680 00:37:48,559 --> 00:37:50,959 to reflect community priorities, including, 681 00:37:50,959 --> 00:37:53,959 but not limited to neighborhood character safety considerations, 682 00:37:53,959 --> 00:37:56,959 the environment and open space preservation. 683 00:37:56,959 --> 00:37:59,959 Quote so the city council consistently 684 00:37:59,959 --> 00:38:02,779 does not ask residents for feedback on anything at all. 685 00:38:02,779 --> 00:38:03,461 Let alone. 686 00:38:03,461 --> 00:38:05,389 This letter and grand jury finding 687 00:38:05,389 --> 00:38:06,889 Tony Beal is probably going to argue 688 00:38:06,889 --> 00:38:08,431 with what I say after they disconnect 689 00:38:08,431 --> 00:38:11,257 near the end of my comment as he is wont to do 690 00:38:11,257 --> 00:38:12,799 But was there a meeting held that was 691 00:38:12,799 --> 00:38:14,180 promoted early and often. 692 00:38:14,180 --> 00:38:16,339 So that residents could speak into this? 693 00:38:16,339 --> 00:38:18,709 I don't think there was or was jammed into a planning 694 00:38:18,709 --> 00:38:20,959 commission meeting that wasn't advertised to residents 695 00:38:20,959 --> 00:38:23,959 in any particular way Once again, the city isn't actually 696 00:38:23,959 --> 00:38:26,779 trying to get the feedback of residents The letter the city 697 00:38:26,779 --> 00:38:28,369 is discussing today states they agree 698 00:38:28,369 --> 00:38:29,901 with that statement in Section Seven 699 00:38:29,901 --> 00:38:32,624 that where county residents feel this way, maybe 700 00:38:32,624 --> 00:38:35,299 they do in general, but do they feel that way 701 00:38:35,299 --> 00:38:37,249 in this particular city? 702 00:38:37,249 --> 00:38:37,809 The city. 703 00:38:37,809 --> 00:38:39,309 These members are here to represent? 704 00:38:39,309 --> 00:38:40,789 We don't know, and neither do they 705 00:38:40,789 --> 00:38:43,164 because they never actually field or answer any questions 706 00:38:43,164 --> 00:38:45,360 from residents about literally anything. 707 00:38:45,360 --> 00:38:47,119 If anybody's been paying attention to city council 708 00:38:47,119 --> 00:38:50,289 meetings So I think we should consider that this letter is 709 00:38:50,289 --> 00:38:52,789 actually showing the feelings of this council of five people 710 00:38:52,789 --> 00:38:55,429 and something like 46 employees of the city 711 00:38:55,429 --> 00:38:58,399 And only those people, this council, 712 00:38:58,399 --> 00:38:59,906 especially the mayor will continue 713 00:38:59,906 --> 00:39:01,489 to behave this way unless we all start 714 00:39:01,489 --> 00:39:03,906 demanding more opportunities to speak into this decisions. 715 00:39:03,906 --> 00:39:07,909 And they give us a moment to actually try to listen. 716 00:39:07,909 --> 00:39:10,429 Thank you for the time. 717 00:39:10,429 --> 00:39:13,369 Thank you for those comments. 718 00:39:13,369 --> 00:39:15,679 In recognition of the fact that we're 719 00:39:15,679 --> 00:39:18,679 a representative government, we Five 720 00:39:18,769 --> 00:39:21,349 are the elected representatives of the people of Rancho Santa 721 00:39:21,349 --> 00:39:26,359 margarita I'm going to go ahead and move approval of this item. 722 00:39:26,359 --> 00:39:28,279 Second, we have a motion in a second. 723 00:39:28,279 --> 00:39:29,986 Is there any discussion ? 724 00:39:29,986 --> 00:39:31,819 Seeing none, I'm going to call for the vote. 725 00:39:31,819 --> 00:39:32,389 All in favor. 726 00:39:32,389 --> 00:39:35,880 Please say I I. That motion carries unanimously. 727 00:39:35,880 --> 00:39:41,880 Thank you All right, so that concludes the consent calendar 728 00:39:43,339 --> 00:39:47,269 And we will now move on to item six, which is public hearing 729 00:39:47,269 --> 00:39:50,869 items 6.1 is a request to continue 730 00:39:51,109 --> 00:39:55,489 the public hearings scheduled for presentation of fees study 731 00:39:55,489 --> 00:39:59,689 report and proposed resolution establishing and adopting update 732 00:39:59,689 --> 00:40:03,790 to development processing fees and other city rates, charges 733 00:40:03,790 --> 00:40:05,479 and fees for services. 734 00:40:05,659 --> 00:40:07,549 This could a good evening. 735 00:40:07,549 --> 00:40:10,729 Thank you, mayor Bill and members of the city council. 736 00:40:10,729 --> 00:40:13,990 As you stated, staff is requesting 737 00:40:13,990 --> 00:40:15,485 that we continue the public hearing on this item. 738 00:40:15,485 --> 00:40:20,329 So that we can present a full user fee study to you 739 00:40:20,329 --> 00:40:21,989 all at your next meeting. 740 00:40:21,989 --> 00:40:22,489 Okay. 741 00:40:22,489 --> 00:40:23,167 Thank you. 742 00:40:23,167 --> 00:40:24,737 Do we need a motion for this? 743 00:40:24,737 --> 00:40:26,779 I'll go ahead and move the staff recommendations. 744 00:40:26,779 --> 00:40:27,849 And our Second, second. 745 00:40:27,849 --> 00:40:28,539 The motion. 746 00:40:28,539 --> 00:40:29,229 A second. 747 00:40:29,229 --> 00:40:33,307 All in favor, please say, I that motion carries unanimously. 748 00:40:33,307 --> 00:40:35,989 Thank you Item seven is new business 749 00:40:35,989 --> 00:40:40,789 7.1 Design review for the Civic Center Non-functional turf 750 00:40:41,779 --> 00:40:44,509 replacement eight and Monument Landscaping 751 00:40:44,509 --> 00:40:50,509 project and misandry Your bra is going to forgive that 752 00:40:52,900 --> 00:40:54,379 in lieu of our public works director 753 00:40:54,379 --> 00:40:56,809 Joe Parker, who is not able to be with us this evening. 754 00:40:56,809 --> 00:40:57,920 Good evening, Miss Brown. 755 00:40:57,920 --> 00:40:59,239 Welcome. 756 00:40:59,239 --> 00:41:00,499 Nice to see you. 757 00:41:00,499 --> 00:41:04,990 Could we please have your report ? 758 00:41:05,299 --> 00:41:07,789 Good evening, Mayor and City Council 759 00:41:07,789 --> 00:41:11,299 This presentation is to go over the turf replacement project 760 00:41:11,299 --> 00:41:15,499 designs for City Hall and bell Tower 761 00:41:16,999 --> 00:41:19,189 This landscape project was a part 762 00:41:19,189 --> 00:41:22,939 of the copy presented for approval for the upcoming year. 763 00:41:22,939 --> 00:41:27,490 The design phase commenced during fiscal year 20 2526. 764 00:41:27,490 --> 00:41:30,490 The areas included the portions of the existing landscape 765 00:41:30,490 --> 00:41:34,159 around City Hall and Bell Tower that had nonfunctional turf. 766 00:41:34,159 --> 00:41:35,899 This includes the serpentine grass 767 00:41:35,899 --> 00:41:38,269 at the front of the building off of El Paso, 768 00:41:38,269 --> 00:41:41,479 as well as a grass rushing along both sides of the roadway on La 769 00:41:41,479 --> 00:41:43,999 Miranda and Richard Reese way. 770 00:41:43,999 --> 00:41:45,949 The monument planners in each parking lot 771 00:41:45,949 --> 00:41:47,659 were added to the project to refresh 772 00:41:47,659 --> 00:41:53,590 with drought resistant plants The impetus for this project 773 00:41:53,599 --> 00:41:57,199 was the determination shown under aB 1572 774 00:41:57,229 --> 00:42:00,409 that the grass areas described around the City Hall and Bell 775 00:42:00,409 --> 00:42:04,900 Tower were considered nonfunctional requiring removal 776 00:42:04,789 --> 00:42:08,569 non-functional turf grass as any decorative or ornamental grass 777 00:42:08,569 --> 00:42:11,890 that is watered by potable water. 778 00:42:11,890 --> 00:42:14,689 AB 1572 applies to all government commercial, 779 00:42:14,689 --> 00:42:18,589 industrial and HOA turf Government agencies must be 780 00:42:18,589 --> 00:42:21,589 in compliance by January 1st, 2027. 781 00:42:22,189 --> 00:42:23,809 The intent of this bill is to help 782 00:42:23,809 --> 00:42:27,769 reduce the collective potable water usage required by grass. 783 00:42:27,769 --> 00:42:29,419 We'll introducing drought resistant 784 00:42:29,419 --> 00:42:32,419 landscaping back into these areas 785 00:42:34,429 --> 00:42:37,729 Above is the site map, highlighting the scope of work 786 00:42:37,729 --> 00:42:40,390 All areas in green are what is being presented 787 00:42:40,390 --> 00:42:41,539 for design tonight. 788 00:42:41,539 --> 00:42:44,509 The grass around the roadway and the serpentine planters 789 00:42:44,509 --> 00:42:49,990 will be removed and replaced with a drought resistant design. 790 00:42:49,990 --> 00:42:51,259 Staff pursuit rebates that are currently 791 00:42:51,259 --> 00:42:53,719 being offered through both the municipal water 792 00:42:53,719 --> 00:42:56,539 district of Orange County, known as Modoc as well 793 00:42:56,539 --> 00:42:58,939 as through the collaborative county efforts through rain 794 00:42:58,939 --> 00:43:02,389 smart rebates Additionally, a sustainable city feature 795 00:43:02,389 --> 00:43:04,459 will be installed This is in order 796 00:43:04,459 --> 00:43:07,579 to capitalize on an already essential project Two 797 00:43:07,579 --> 00:43:09,139 additional measures are taking place 798 00:43:09,139 --> 00:43:12,739 to further water conservation and utilize existing rebates. 799 00:43:12,739 --> 00:43:14,689 The first is the sustainability feature 800 00:43:14,689 --> 00:43:17,269 which will be installed to manage stormwater runoff, 801 00:43:17,269 --> 00:43:20,269 reduce erosion and improve infiltration. 802 00:43:20,269 --> 00:43:22,759 This will be in the form of a dry riverbed located 803 00:43:22,759 --> 00:43:25,159 at the bottom of the serpentine planters. 804 00:43:25,159 --> 00:43:29,890 The second is that the area that can be converted from spray 805 00:43:29,890 --> 00:43:30,619 to drip area excuse me. 806 00:43:30,619 --> 00:43:33,319 The second is that any area that can be converted from spray 807 00:43:33,319 --> 00:43:34,999 irrigation to drip irrigation will 808 00:43:34,999 --> 00:43:39,199 be modified The next slides will showcase 809 00:43:39,739 --> 00:43:43,459 the design options These options focus on the serpentine planter. 810 00:43:43,459 --> 00:43:48,229 Only but the estimated costs are inclusive of the entire project. 811 00:43:48,229 --> 00:43:51,679 This first option illustrates a denser plant design 812 00:43:51,679 --> 00:43:54,199 with smaller three quarter inch rocks. 813 00:43:54,199 --> 00:43:57,169 These can either be in the crest of the blue or shades 814 00:43:57,169 --> 00:43:59,179 or the Baja crest of the bronze shades 815 00:43:59,179 --> 00:44:01,159 for the rock or the rubble. 816 00:44:01,159 --> 00:44:05,359 This is estimated to be somewhere around 116,004 817 00:44:06,109 --> 00:44:10,909 construction This table breaks down the estimated costs 818 00:44:11,779 --> 00:44:14,359 for option one, and you'll see this again for option two 819 00:44:14,359 --> 00:44:19,759 and three with minor changes This section option maintains 820 00:44:20,659 --> 00:44:23,269 the dense plant design seen in option one. 821 00:44:23,269 --> 00:44:25,690 However, larger 4 to 6 inch rocks 822 00:44:25,690 --> 00:44:27,409 will be used at the perimeter while mulch 823 00:44:27,409 --> 00:44:28,743 will be the primary cover. 824 00:44:28,743 --> 00:44:32,539 These can either be in the Crush or both across the as before 825 00:44:32,539 --> 00:44:36,529 and this is estimated to be somewhere around $109,000 826 00:44:36,529 --> 00:44:41,929 for construction This table breaks down the estimated costs 827 00:44:42,559 --> 00:44:43,699 for option two. 828 00:44:43,699 --> 00:44:46,990 The cost difference is on line 18, 829 00:44:46,990 --> 00:44:49,279 with less tonnage set aside for the rock cover as mulch will be, 830 00:44:49,279 --> 00:44:51,469 the sap will be subsidized in this area 831 00:44:51,469 --> 00:44:55,690 instead This third and last option 832 00:44:57,349 --> 00:45:01,699 between for the serpentine grass has a sparser splint installed 833 00:45:01,699 --> 00:45:05,119 option with the rock cover being more visual This design has 834 00:45:05,119 --> 00:45:07,519 a larger 4 to 6 inch rocks as the cover 835 00:45:07,519 --> 00:45:10,129 and can also be in the two color options. 836 00:45:10,129 --> 00:45:13,219 This is estimated to be somewhere around 138,000, 837 00:45:13,219 --> 00:45:18,949 which is slightly above the original budget This final table 838 00:45:18,949 --> 00:45:21,949 breaks down the estimated costs for option three. 839 00:45:21,949 --> 00:45:24,379 The cost differences from the previous options 840 00:45:24,379 --> 00:45:26,869 include a higher cost for tonnage online 18 841 00:45:26,869 --> 00:45:28,820 with the larger rock cover as well as 842 00:45:28,820 --> 00:45:30,769 the differences in costs for the varying plant 843 00:45:30,769 --> 00:45:32,769 sizes and quantities. 844 00:45:34,909 --> 00:45:38,419 Above shows the general design for the roadway as mentioned, 845 00:45:38,419 --> 00:45:41,719 the options presented only cover the serpentine planter 846 00:45:41,719 --> 00:45:44,149 The roadway has limited options due to the maturity 847 00:45:44,149 --> 00:45:47,299 of the existing trees and narrow space. 848 00:45:47,299 --> 00:45:49,101 This will, however, follow the plant pallet 849 00:45:49,101 --> 00:45:51,101 seen in other locations throughout the city that 850 00:45:51,101 --> 00:45:54,701 have already undergone their AB 1572 transformation. 851 00:45:55,900 --> 00:45:57,199 The irrigation will also change from spray 852 00:45:57,199 --> 00:46:01,399 to drip The above depicts the refresher 853 00:46:03,490 --> 00:46:05,509 for the monument planters in the parking lots. 854 00:46:05,509 --> 00:46:08,329 In addition to refreshing the landscape with drought drought 855 00:46:08,329 --> 00:46:12,829 tolerant plants, the hardscape framing the sides, the hardscape 856 00:46:12,829 --> 00:46:15,979 that is framing the sides the signs will also 857 00:46:15,979 --> 00:46:20,509 be altered to larger plant pots This concludes my presentation, 858 00:46:20,509 --> 00:46:22,729 but I will be available to answer any questions. 859 00:46:22,729 --> 00:46:25,129 I also have the landscape designer Arthur 860 00:46:25,129 --> 00:46:27,259 Guy in the audience with me if needed. 861 00:46:27,259 --> 00:46:29,689 Thank you Thank you for that presentation. 862 00:46:29,689 --> 00:46:30,619 Council colleagues. 863 00:46:30,619 --> 00:46:32,359 Any questions for staff? 864 00:46:32,359 --> 00:46:33,409 To my left. 865 00:46:33,409 --> 00:46:35,809 My questions All right. 866 00:46:37,690 --> 00:46:37,879 Yes, Thank you. 867 00:46:37,879 --> 00:46:39,169 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 868 00:46:39,169 --> 00:46:39,979 Pro Tem. 869 00:46:39,979 --> 00:46:40,816 Thank you. 870 00:46:40,816 --> 00:46:41,691 I was just wondering. 871 00:46:41,691 --> 00:46:44,899 So we're talking about option one and option two, 872 00:46:44,899 --> 00:46:46,899 about $7,000 difference. 873 00:46:47,875 --> 00:46:53,890 And you said that was primarily because of the use of mulch. 874 00:46:53,890 --> 00:46:56,590 Yes, correct So I know that we've 875 00:46:56,590 --> 00:46:59,449 had this discussion in the past in terms of mulch 876 00:46:59,449 --> 00:47:02,389 needs to be replaced more often. 877 00:47:02,389 --> 00:47:06,469 Do we know how often we would have to replace the mulch 878 00:47:06,469 --> 00:47:09,889 to make sure that it's looking as good as possible 879 00:47:09,889 --> 00:47:11,329 in ways that can make a difference 880 00:47:11,329 --> 00:47:13,909 and in terms of how much more money we might be spending down 881 00:47:13,909 --> 00:47:14,552 the road? 882 00:47:14,552 --> 00:47:16,219 It would be minimal because there's also 883 00:47:16,219 --> 00:47:19,399 maintenance behind keeping the rocks clean of debris. 884 00:47:19,399 --> 00:47:20,560 The other portion to this. 885 00:47:20,560 --> 00:47:22,789 And the reason why we wanted to include option two 886 00:47:22,789 --> 00:47:25,429 is that we also have sB 1383. 887 00:47:25,429 --> 00:47:29,419 That's always wanting cities to use more of our California 888 00:47:29,419 --> 00:47:30,679 organic mulch. 889 00:47:30,679 --> 00:47:33,790 So it is a good option to have so 890 00:47:33,790 --> 00:47:35,839 that we can add it towards our procurement targets. 891 00:47:35,839 --> 00:47:40,129 But we can provide that cost difference for you, 892 00:47:40,129 --> 00:47:41,869 but it would be minimal between what 893 00:47:41,869 --> 00:47:43,369 it would take to maintain the rocks 894 00:47:43,369 --> 00:47:45,853 and keep them clean versus replenishing the mulch. 895 00:47:45,853 --> 00:47:46,806 OK, great. 896 00:47:46,806 --> 00:47:47,996 Thank you so much. 897 00:47:47,996 --> 00:47:48,711 Thank you. 898 00:47:48,711 --> 00:47:52,547 Councilmember baer I just have One question regarding 899 00:47:52,547 --> 00:47:53,844 the use of rocks. 900 00:47:53,844 --> 00:47:56,629 Is this something where the rocks would be glued so that 901 00:47:56,629 --> 00:47:58,549 they wouldn't be moving around ? 902 00:47:58,549 --> 00:48:00,289 No, No, they would not be glued down. 903 00:48:00,289 --> 00:48:02,289 OK. 904 00:48:05,590 --> 00:48:08,502 I have to say, I'm not a fan of this state mandate 905 00:48:08,502 --> 00:48:10,639 and I'm heard a lot of complaints 906 00:48:10,639 --> 00:48:13,249 from residents, as Sam Clark has tried 907 00:48:13,249 --> 00:48:15,349 very hard to comply with the state requirement, 908 00:48:15,349 --> 00:48:18,861 pulling out grass, putting in drought resistant plant things. 909 00:48:18,861 --> 00:48:22,582 The the lush green of the community 910 00:48:22,582 --> 00:48:26,809 has turned into more of a brown desert landscape in large parts 911 00:48:26,809 --> 00:48:27,621 of the community. 912 00:48:27,621 --> 00:48:31,519 And I'd like to preserve some of the original thoughts 913 00:48:31,519 --> 00:48:33,829 and colors of this community to the extent 914 00:48:33,829 --> 00:48:39,109 possible I'm curious could you go to whoever's in control? 915 00:48:39,109 --> 00:48:41,109 Slide four Yeah. 916 00:48:42,230 --> 00:48:47,779 So the serpentine turf area is at the very bottom the two 917 00:48:47,779 --> 00:48:48,649 areas, correct? 918 00:48:48,649 --> 00:48:49,339 Yes. 919 00:48:49,339 --> 00:48:53,929 Was there any consideration of ever putting like synthetic turf 920 00:48:53,929 --> 00:48:57,490 grass there And in lieu of what you're proposing here tonight, 921 00:48:57,490 --> 00:48:58,819 that is something that can be looked into. 922 00:48:58,819 --> 00:49:01,819 However, that would not that wouldn't 923 00:49:01,819 --> 00:49:03,949 be that wouldn't fall into the rebates. 924 00:49:03,949 --> 00:49:07,789 So that $28,000 that we're anticipate in getting back 925 00:49:07,789 --> 00:49:13,759 in rebates for the conversion would go away Could it be that 926 00:49:13,759 --> 00:49:16,909 it would still be less money to put in turf than what is being 927 00:49:16,909 --> 00:49:18,909 proposed tonight? 928 00:49:18,979 --> 00:49:21,289 Potential It's something we could look into. 929 00:49:21,289 --> 00:49:23,629 I like the idea of having Green and preserving 930 00:49:23,629 --> 00:49:28,309 sort of more of the character of this civic center area. 931 00:49:28,309 --> 00:49:30,439 To the extent it's possible. 932 00:49:30,439 --> 00:49:34,629 I'm I think it's something to think about. 933 00:49:34,629 --> 00:49:38,479 And it might be worth taking the time to, to look into. 934 00:49:38,479 --> 00:49:41,929 Also some of the plantings that you put in. 935 00:49:41,929 --> 00:49:44,132 And turf is kind of flat. 936 00:49:44,132 --> 00:49:45,799 You're not going to trip over it as easy 937 00:49:45,799 --> 00:49:50,839 as long as somebody might be able to over plant material. 938 00:49:50,839 --> 00:49:52,969 But that's something I would want it to put out 939 00:49:52,969 --> 00:49:55,219 for consideration for there. 940 00:49:55,219 --> 00:49:59,779 And what you're referring to is the monument planters. 941 00:49:59,779 --> 00:50:02,329 What is in those planters right now? 942 00:50:02,329 --> 00:50:07,742 So currently this this is a small picture of it. 943 00:50:07,742 --> 00:50:09,319 You can see that elevated planter. 944 00:50:09,319 --> 00:50:11,364 There are some maybe rose bushes. 945 00:50:11,364 --> 00:50:13,489 It's kind of missing a lot of what it used to have. 946 00:50:13,489 --> 00:50:15,697 And it definitely doesn't have the drought resistant. 947 00:50:15,697 --> 00:50:17,419 We would be maintaining the trees 948 00:50:17,419 --> 00:50:20,959 and just putting in basically more more plants there. 949 00:50:20,959 --> 00:50:23,989 You can see that that that pot is kind of lacking 950 00:50:23,989 --> 00:50:26,989 and needs a better irrigation. 951 00:50:27,229 --> 00:50:30,518 But it's the entire planter would be a part of it. 952 00:50:30,518 --> 00:50:32,876 So that that for lack of a better term, that 953 00:50:32,876 --> 00:50:37,459 c-shaped all of that area would be replenished with the plants. 954 00:50:37,459 --> 00:50:39,919 Is it possible that turf in those small areas 955 00:50:39,919 --> 00:50:42,619 might also be beneficial and you don't have to irrigate it? 956 00:50:42,619 --> 00:50:45,439 You do it one time, and it lasts for years and years 957 00:50:45,439 --> 00:50:46,729 You're saying artificial turf? 958 00:50:46,729 --> 00:50:48,620 Yeah. 959 00:50:48,620 --> 00:50:49,969 Could underneath for a while. 960 00:50:49,969 --> 00:50:51,409 I mean, I love the planters. 961 00:50:51,409 --> 00:50:54,979 I think we could have a more A nicer plant, maybe 962 00:50:54,979 --> 00:50:58,789 a more elaborate pot But, yeah, from a water quality standpoint, 963 00:50:58,789 --> 00:51:00,859 I will always be more on the side of plants. 964 00:51:00,859 --> 00:51:04,690 They help with treating water and they also 965 00:51:04,690 --> 00:51:06,589 help with evapotranspiration which is a huge thing. 966 00:51:06,589 --> 00:51:10,990 And one of the things we push a lot in our and PDS and water 967 00:51:10,990 --> 00:51:14,890 quality discussions, but it is something we could look into. 968 00:51:14,890 --> 00:51:17,809 Well, I know it's not part of the recommendation tonight 969 00:51:17,809 --> 00:51:20,121 I, for one, would like to at least look into it 970 00:51:20,121 --> 00:51:21,829 and know what the cost differential might 971 00:51:21,829 --> 00:51:25,809 be for both of those areas But I'm just one person. 972 00:51:25,809 --> 00:51:28,459 I don't know if anyone else might have an interest 973 00:51:28,459 --> 00:51:30,919 in looking into that as well. 974 00:51:30,919 --> 00:51:33,475 Council colleagues, this would be your opportunity to say, 975 00:51:33,475 --> 00:51:36,949 you're right I agree with you. 976 00:51:36,949 --> 00:51:39,409 I would be interested, especially up in the 977 00:51:39,409 --> 00:51:42,829 in the front area by the serpentine planters 978 00:51:42,829 --> 00:51:46,129 to see the cost of turf cutting there. 979 00:51:46,129 --> 00:51:47,629 Like what the differential would be. 980 00:51:47,629 --> 00:51:50,590 I do understand that we wouldn't get those rebates. 981 00:51:50,590 --> 00:51:51,896 Would there be potential other rebates maybe 982 00:51:51,896 --> 00:51:53,479 we could get because I know there used 983 00:51:53,479 --> 00:51:57,379 to be when you took out grass and replaced it with turf, 984 00:51:57,379 --> 00:51:58,639 the rebates were available. 985 00:51:58,639 --> 00:52:01,155 Could we potentially maybe see other rebates ? 986 00:52:01,155 --> 00:52:02,730 Not for artificial. 987 00:52:02,730 --> 00:52:02,573 No. 988 00:52:02,573 --> 00:52:04,573 OK Anyone else? 989 00:52:07,399 --> 00:52:10,399 Mr. Mayor, I Councilmember Munger 990 00:52:12,490 --> 00:52:14,119 I'm not going to say you're wrong. 991 00:52:14,119 --> 00:52:17,119 Like you wanted someone to say I don't disagree with you 992 00:52:17,119 --> 00:52:20,209 in in with regard to the front of the city hall 993 00:52:20,209 --> 00:52:21,504 area with artificial turf. 994 00:52:21,504 --> 00:52:22,879 But I would certainly want to see 995 00:52:22,879 --> 00:52:27,559 the monument It's the planters around the monuments upgraded. 996 00:52:27,559 --> 00:52:30,229 They don't look like they did ten years ago. 997 00:52:30,229 --> 00:52:32,229 They need it. 998 00:52:32,359 --> 00:52:36,499 I point out One thing when the conversion, the grass conversion 999 00:52:36,499 --> 00:52:38,172 first started, it seemed to me and maybe 1000 00:52:38,172 --> 00:52:39,547 I'm looking at the wrong picture, 1001 00:52:39,547 --> 00:52:44,947 I'm in page 11, the dwarf needle plumb I believe 1002 00:52:45,649 --> 00:52:53,209 that's the plant that was used as page 11 Can we bring up page 1003 00:52:53,209 --> 00:52:54,829 11? 1004 00:52:54,829 --> 00:52:57,139 I don't have a slide 11. 1005 00:52:57,139 --> 00:52:58,429 Yeah there we go. 1006 00:52:58,429 --> 00:52:59,899 Apologies. 1007 00:52:59,899 --> 00:53:02,719 The bottom left, the natal plumbing See it everywhere 1008 00:53:02,719 --> 00:53:03,552 throughout the city. 1009 00:53:03,552 --> 00:53:05,219 And you go down Santa Margarita Parkway. 1010 00:53:05,219 --> 00:53:06,319 That's all that's there. 1011 00:53:06,319 --> 00:53:11,996 But recently, Sam Lark has a long antonio mixed it up. 1012 00:53:11,996 --> 00:53:13,579 They have lavender, they have a number 1013 00:53:13,579 --> 00:53:16,690 of other plants that are, I think, more attractive. 1014 00:53:16,690 --> 00:53:18,559 They've also planted a lot of trees bees, 1015 00:53:18,559 --> 00:53:21,469 and I think they've done a really really good job making 1016 00:53:21,469 --> 00:53:24,619 it look very, very nice I would want 1017 00:53:24,619 --> 00:53:27,379 to avoid whatever we choose to do tonight 1018 00:53:27,379 --> 00:53:32,179 or in the future focusing so much on this dwarf navel plum. 1019 00:53:32,179 --> 00:53:34,990 And I think I'm picking the right plant. 1020 00:53:34,990 --> 00:53:36,190 I'm not a botanist I'm not quite sure, 1021 00:53:36,190 --> 00:53:38,209 but it's that low growing plant that 1022 00:53:38,209 --> 00:53:42,229 has thorns and hides all the weeds and the weeds 1023 00:53:42,229 --> 00:53:45,139 pop up in between that they don't they don't look that great 1024 00:53:45,139 --> 00:53:48,739 And again Sam Lark along Antonio. 1025 00:53:49,990 --> 00:53:50,959 I think I've done a really, really good job 1026 00:53:50,959 --> 00:53:53,899 from Santa margarita Catholic High School, all the way 1027 00:53:53,899 --> 00:53:55,556 to the edge of town. 1028 00:53:55,556 --> 00:53:57,190 A really good job mixing it up. 1029 00:53:57,190 --> 00:54:00,601 And so I would hope that when we decide not tonight, 1030 00:54:00,601 --> 00:54:02,590 then in the future as to what we're 1031 00:54:02,590 --> 00:54:06,799 going to do around city hall and along Richard Reese way 1032 00:54:06,799 --> 00:54:10,759 and keeping in mind what Mayor Bill has said repeatedly 1033 00:54:10,759 --> 00:54:12,469 in the past and I completely agree. 1034 00:54:12,469 --> 00:54:13,999 I think all of us do. 1035 00:54:13,999 --> 00:54:16,900 We always want to wonder around in our minds 1036 00:54:16,900 --> 00:54:18,889 what Richard Reese would want And this is truly the Richard 1037 00:54:18,889 --> 00:54:20,959 Reese way of doing things. 1038 00:54:20,959 --> 00:54:23,599 What he would he approve of this and I 1039 00:54:23,599 --> 00:54:26,239 think he would approve of color And so 1040 00:54:26,239 --> 00:54:28,690 if whatever we choose to do, I would 1041 00:54:28,690 --> 00:54:31,279 hope that the plants that we do plant 1042 00:54:31,279 --> 00:54:33,463 are not just the dwarf native plum 1043 00:54:33,463 --> 00:54:37,819 and that, frankly, some of the selections here. 1044 00:54:37,819 --> 00:54:44,419 Option i think was option one doesn't knock my socks off 1045 00:54:46,390 --> 00:54:51,439 with regard to the plants that are being proposed 1046 00:54:51,679 --> 00:54:55,865 Option two doesn't necessarily knock my socks off either. 1047 00:54:55,865 --> 00:54:58,451 I I would I would hope that whatever option we pick, 1048 00:54:58,451 --> 00:55:00,409 maybe there's some variance that we could apply 1049 00:55:00,409 --> 00:55:02,972 as to the types of plants that can be planted 1050 00:55:02,972 --> 00:55:04,639 But again, that would be something other 1051 00:55:04,639 --> 00:55:07,669 than that natal plum, that dwarf native plum 1052 00:55:07,669 --> 00:55:09,484 and have some more color around City Hall. 1053 00:55:09,484 --> 00:55:10,609 I think that would be nice. 1054 00:55:10,609 --> 00:55:13,159 As far as the artificial turf, I don't have a problem with it 1055 00:55:13,159 --> 00:55:16,459 in the front of City Hall but certainly the monuments, 1056 00:55:16,459 --> 00:55:19,924 I think we need the plants That's my comment that. 1057 00:55:19,924 --> 00:55:20,674 I appreciate that. 1058 00:55:20,674 --> 00:55:21,632 Councilmember Holloway. 1059 00:55:21,632 --> 00:55:22,556 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 1060 00:55:22,556 --> 00:55:26,419 The area that we're talking about potentially looking 1061 00:55:26,419 --> 00:55:30,190 at turf unfair question Any idea what the square footage 1062 00:55:30,190 --> 00:55:31,819 range is in that area? 1063 00:55:31,819 --> 00:55:35,155 I'm trying to get an idea of how big of an area that is. 1064 00:55:35,155 --> 00:55:37,405 The square footage in total, we're looking at, I think 1065 00:55:37,405 --> 00:55:41,599 it's 60 300ft² that we are the area that the mayor talked about 1066 00:55:41,599 --> 00:55:42,649 putting turf on. 1067 00:55:42,649 --> 00:55:45,919 Oh, that's just the time Just that part I do 1068 00:55:45,919 --> 00:55:50,740 have those numbers just not on the top of my head OK. 1069 00:55:50,740 --> 00:55:52,519 And is it like ten feet by two? 1070 00:55:52,519 --> 00:55:54,739 I'm trying to gauge what we're looking at here. 1071 00:55:54,739 --> 00:55:56,899 I know is it's not a straight line, 1072 00:55:56,899 --> 00:56:03,769 but um the reason I bring that up is if it's not 1073 00:56:03,769 --> 00:56:06,709 a gigantic area, I mean, the cost of turf 1074 00:56:06,709 --> 00:56:09,169 actually isn't that expensive as it used to be. 1075 00:56:09,169 --> 00:56:12,469 I've turf it was amazingly inexpensive 1076 00:56:12,469 --> 00:56:16,519 but it doesn't, you know, there's a lot of factors here. 1077 00:56:16,519 --> 00:56:17,290 I agree. 1078 00:56:17,290 --> 00:56:22,309 I think it's worth a look both financially and we 1079 00:56:22,309 --> 00:56:24,716 could grab some turf and put it down there, 1080 00:56:24,716 --> 00:56:26,749 get an idea of how it blends in or out. 1081 00:56:26,749 --> 00:56:29,809 They'll give you a piece of turf so you can kind of get 1082 00:56:29,809 --> 00:56:31,219 an idea of what it looks like. 1083 00:56:31,219 --> 00:56:33,919 It's like it's worth the effort to take a look at it This 1084 00:56:33,919 --> 00:56:37,519 isn't we don't have any legal timelines here right We do. 1085 00:56:37,519 --> 00:56:38,719 Okay. 1086 00:56:38,719 --> 00:56:40,819 This has to be implemented completely 1087 00:56:40,819 --> 00:56:43,511 reconstructed by January Oh, okay. 1088 00:56:43,511 --> 00:56:44,110 OK. 1089 00:56:44,110 --> 00:56:49,702 But we do need to do a bid package or a contract 1090 00:56:49,702 --> 00:56:50,869 and then start construction. 1091 00:56:50,869 --> 00:56:53,890 So we do have a little bit of time. 1092 00:56:53,890 --> 00:56:55,189 We could probably come back with those costs. 1093 00:56:55,189 --> 00:56:59,329 I believe by the next meeting, which is going to be in August 1094 00:56:59,329 --> 00:57:02,119 But I would highly recommend that that some options be 1095 00:57:02,119 --> 00:57:03,896 chosen at that meeting. 1096 00:57:03,896 --> 00:57:04,964 Mm hmm. 1097 00:57:04,964 --> 00:57:07,684 It sounds great Mayor Pro Tem. 1098 00:57:07,684 --> 00:57:09,190 Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 1099 00:57:09,190 --> 00:57:11,659 I would imagine, too, if we did turf 1100 00:57:11,659 --> 00:57:13,759 in the front area in El Paso, that we 1101 00:57:13,759 --> 00:57:17,880 could do some soft vegetation bushes behind it, too. 1102 00:57:17,880 --> 00:57:21,169 Right just to soften it in terms of the transition. 1103 00:57:21,169 --> 00:57:24,126 Yes There's a planter above the break from the serpentine 1104 00:57:24,126 --> 00:57:24,709 that we could. 1105 00:57:24,709 --> 00:57:27,769 So I would hope to in terms of just making 1106 00:57:27,769 --> 00:57:29,509 it look aesthetically great. 1107 00:57:29,509 --> 00:57:31,309 I'm a big fan of turf We just install 1108 00:57:31,309 --> 00:57:32,726 it a couple of years ago, I didn't 1109 00:57:32,726 --> 00:57:34,699 think I was going to like it as much as I 1110 00:57:34,699 --> 00:57:37,665 I do, but it always looks green and always looks beautiful, 1111 00:57:37,665 --> 00:57:39,239 so I think it's a good idea. 1112 00:57:39,239 --> 00:57:39,809 Thank you. 1113 00:57:39,809 --> 00:57:40,309 You, Mr.. 1114 00:57:40,309 --> 00:57:40,809 Great. 1115 00:57:40,809 --> 00:57:41,569 Thank you. 1116 00:57:41,569 --> 00:57:44,389 I know staff was just looking for some direction and tonight. 1117 00:57:44,389 --> 00:57:45,919 Do you have enough direction based 1118 00:57:45,919 --> 00:57:50,689 on what you've heard to bring a look into that turf option, 1119 00:57:50,689 --> 00:57:55,129 come back at our next meeting If I could summarize I believe 1120 00:57:55,129 --> 00:57:59,539 we have looking at some turf option for the serpentine, 1121 00:57:59,539 --> 00:58:05,149 not using the dwarf needle plum, adding some color in. 1122 00:58:05,149 --> 00:58:09,949 Is there any preference on mulch versus rock 1123 00:58:10,279 --> 00:58:17,479 that would be helpful to know from the council I like rock. 1124 00:58:18,649 --> 00:58:22,211 I like rock too It's also the least expensive 1125 00:58:22,211 --> 00:58:25,339 or I'm in favor of option one. 1126 00:58:25,339 --> 00:58:26,959 If you pick if you need it. 1127 00:58:26,959 --> 00:58:28,959 Yes My. 1128 00:58:31,439 --> 00:58:31,939 Yes. 1129 00:58:31,939 --> 00:58:34,639 Thank you Councilman Robert, can I 1130 00:58:34,639 --> 00:58:36,409 just ask a question about the rock 1131 00:58:36,409 --> 00:58:41,239 and maybe i'm just overly concerned with people picking up 1132 00:58:41,239 --> 00:58:42,409 the rocks and throwing it. 1133 00:58:42,409 --> 00:58:47,959 Do we have any of those issues in our area currently now? 1134 00:58:47,959 --> 00:58:52,369 Okay then I don't have an issue with it 1135 00:58:52,369 --> 00:58:55,369 Good question Any other direction. 1136 00:58:56,766 --> 00:58:57,643 You would like? 1137 00:58:57,643 --> 00:58:59,849 Any questions you might have for us Nope. 1138 00:58:59,849 --> 00:59:00,349 That's it. 1139 00:59:00,349 --> 00:59:01,129 Thank you. 1140 00:59:01,129 --> 00:59:02,629 Thank you for a great presentation 1141 00:59:02,629 --> 00:59:04,254 and for all the work that went into it. 1142 00:59:04,254 --> 00:59:05,542 Appreciate it. 1143 00:59:05,542 --> 00:59:07,942 So that concludes item 7.1. 1144 00:59:08,331 --> 00:59:11,119 We're now in item eight continued items. 1145 00:59:11,119 --> 00:59:11,749 We have none. 1146 00:59:11,749 --> 00:59:14,179 So we're back to public comments. 1147 00:59:14,179 --> 00:59:16,579 Item nine, this is the final time 1148 00:59:16,579 --> 00:59:19,279 to have public comments tonight to address the city 1149 00:59:19,279 --> 00:59:22,279 council on any matter not listed on the agenda. 1150 00:59:22,279 --> 00:59:25,159 But that was within the subject matter jurisdiction 1151 00:59:25,159 --> 00:59:26,689 of the City Council. 1152 00:59:26,689 --> 00:59:28,729 These public comments also are limited 1153 00:59:28,729 --> 00:59:34,129 to three minutes per person I have no speaker requests cards. 1154 00:59:34,129 --> 00:59:35,839 Do we have anyone that has called in 1155 00:59:35,839 --> 00:59:38,419 and wants to speak tonight We do not. 1156 00:59:38,419 --> 00:59:42,709 Okay so that concludes item nine on bringing item ten 1157 00:59:42,709 --> 00:59:43,885 City Manager's report. 1158 00:59:43,885 --> 00:59:44,629 The City manager. 1159 00:59:44,629 --> 00:59:45,129 Anything? 1160 00:59:45,129 --> 00:59:45,679 Tonight? 1161 00:59:45,679 --> 00:59:47,179 I have nothing further this evening. 1162 00:59:47,179 --> 00:59:50,299 Thank you All right, finally, item 11 matters 1163 00:59:50,299 --> 00:59:53,539 presented by the mayor, Council members 1164 00:59:53,539 --> 00:59:56,539 to my left council member. 1165 00:59:57,679 --> 00:59:59,839 Miguel, thank you, Mr. Mayor. 1166 00:59:59,839 --> 01:00:02,299 I just want to point out that RSM cares has 1167 01:00:02,299 --> 01:00:04,819 a fundraiser called A Night in monte Carlo, 1168 01:00:04,819 --> 01:00:09,190 set for Sunday September 13 2026, from 5 to 9 at cylinders. 1169 01:00:09,190 --> 01:00:10,549 Mexican Restaurant. 1170 01:00:10,549 --> 01:00:13,990 You can go on RSM cares.org and they 1171 01:00:13,990 --> 01:00:15,739 are seeking sponsors Is this a fundraiser 1172 01:00:15,739 --> 01:00:18,713 for what I consider the heart of Rancho santa margarita? 1173 01:00:18,713 --> 01:00:22,159 The very folks to give back to the folks that need it, 1174 01:00:22,159 --> 01:00:24,589 the people that are in need in our community, 1175 01:00:24,589 --> 01:00:27,760 specifically through the RSM food pantry. 1176 01:00:27,760 --> 01:00:29,659 And then I also want to remind everybody and it was brought up 1177 01:00:29,659 --> 01:00:32,749 earlier through the city manager our first summer concerts coming 1178 01:00:32,749 --> 01:00:35,809 up this sunday, The reflex, they always bring a big crowd, 1179 01:00:35,809 --> 01:00:37,519 justifiably so. 1180 01:00:37,519 --> 01:00:41,779 If you're free Sunday evening, I can't remember when they start. 1181 01:00:41,779 --> 01:00:42,889 6 p.m. 1182 01:00:42,889 --> 01:00:43,939 6 p.m.. 1183 01:00:43,939 --> 01:00:47,989 So come on out Central Park for the first of many summer 1184 01:00:47,989 --> 01:00:48,499 concerts. 1185 01:00:48,499 --> 01:00:49,189 Thank you. 1186 01:00:49,189 --> 01:00:51,189 Thank you Councilmember. 1187 01:00:52,690 --> 01:00:52,969 Anything? 1188 01:00:52,969 --> 01:00:55,909 Councilman Robert Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 1189 01:00:55,909 --> 01:00:58,459 I would just like to take a moment to thank our city clerk 1190 01:00:58,459 --> 01:01:01,900 and the entire city staff who worked so diligently 1191 01:01:01,900 --> 01:01:03,979 to ensure that tonight's meeting was ready to be livestreamed 1192 01:01:03,979 --> 01:01:06,799 and that residents now have the ability to call in and provide 1193 01:01:06,799 --> 01:01:10,219 public comment I'd also like to thank my council colleagues 1194 01:01:10,219 --> 01:01:13,159 who supported this even though the law did not require us 1195 01:01:13,159 --> 01:01:14,359 to video stream. 1196 01:01:14,359 --> 01:01:19,690 We as all as a council voted to implement video streaming. 1197 01:01:19,690 --> 01:01:20,659 I know that we had a tight timeline 1198 01:01:20,659 --> 01:01:22,892 to make sure that the technology was installed. 1199 01:01:22,892 --> 01:01:25,309 The processes were developed and everything was thoroughly 1200 01:01:25,309 --> 01:01:27,769 tested That required a tremendous amount of work 1201 01:01:27,769 --> 01:01:28,834 behind the scenes. 1202 01:01:28,834 --> 01:01:31,309 And I sincerely appreciate everyone's efforts. 1203 01:01:31,309 --> 01:01:33,859 I'm proud that the city of RSM is now live streaming 1204 01:01:33,859 --> 01:01:35,239 our city council meetings. 1205 01:01:35,239 --> 01:01:36,769 This is an important step forward 1206 01:01:36,769 --> 01:01:39,289 and transparency accessibility and community 1207 01:01:39,289 --> 01:01:41,539 engagement It gives residents who 1208 01:01:41,539 --> 01:01:43,729 are unable to attend in person, including those 1209 01:01:43,729 --> 01:01:46,567 with disabled these mobility challenges transportation 1210 01:01:46,567 --> 01:01:48,561 limitations or scheduling conflicts 1211 01:01:48,561 --> 01:01:52,159 the opportunity to stay informed about their local government 1212 01:01:52,159 --> 01:01:54,859 and participate in the public comments process. 1213 01:01:54,859 --> 01:01:56,839 All of my council colleagues believe this. 1214 01:01:56,839 --> 01:02:00,139 This was important I believe this enhancement will strengthen 1215 01:02:00,139 --> 01:02:02,609 the connection between our City Council and the community. 1216 01:02:02,609 --> 01:02:03,279 We serve. 1217 01:02:03,279 --> 01:02:03,949 Thank you. 1218 01:02:03,949 --> 01:02:04,999 You. 1219 01:02:04,999 --> 01:02:06,689 Thank you very much. 1220 01:02:06,689 --> 01:02:07,189 All right. 1221 01:02:07,189 --> 01:02:09,109 Well, that concludes our agenda tonight. 1222 01:02:09,109 --> 01:02:11,166 So I'm going to adjourn this meeting, 1223 01:02:11,166 --> 01:02:14,590 the next regular meeting of the city council will be held right 1224 01:02:14,590 --> 01:02:18,259 here Wednesday August 12th, 2026 at 7 p.m.. 1225 01:02:19,390 --> 01:02:20,299 Thank you for your attendance. 1226 01:02:20,299 --> 01:02:22,000 This meeting is adjourned