CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting - February 15, 2022
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
A Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor James on February 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the San Clemente Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.
PRESENT
ABSENT
DUNCAN*, FERGUSON, KNOBLOCK, WARD**, MAYOR JAMES
*arrived at 5:01 p.m. **arrived at 5:00 p.m.
NONE
STAFF PRESENT Erik Sund, City Manager; Scott Smith, City Attorney; Joanne Baade, City Clerk; Laura Campagnolo, Legislative Administrator; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION
Real Property Negotiations (Closed Session Item B)
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, commented on utilizing vacant City property for emergency, permanent supportive, affordable housing and hospital purposes.
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente Affordable Housing Coalition, commented on utilizing the surplus City property at 100 Avenida Presidio for affordable housing.
Councilmember Ferguson announced that she would recuse herself from the portion of this evening's Closed Session involving Closed Session Item A, i.e., the case entitled Anthem Sales and Management, LLC, et al. v. City of San Clemente.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KNOBLOCK, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: Anthem Sales and Management, LLC, et al. v. City of San Clemente Case Number: OCSC 30-2019-01063861-CU-WM-CJC
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Number of items: 3
Property: 100 Avenida Presidio, Assessor's Parcel Number 692-012-01 Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of San Clemente and various interested developers Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition or lease Property: Undesignated vacant parcel located near 431 Avenida Fabricante Assessor's Parcel Number 692-012-01
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of San Clemente and Stream Realty Acquisition, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential acquisition or lease Property: 611 Avenida Victoria (The Fisherman's restaurant and Oyster Bar Kitchen)
Assessor's Parcel Number 058-240-15
Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of San Clemente and H.E.G. Enterprises Under Negotiation: Price and terms for potential lease amendment
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business Meeting convened at 6:01 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Rodgers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Martin Garff, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led the invocation. -
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1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. A. Update on Homeless Issue (January 2022 Update)
Deputy Community Development Director Atamian presented the City Outreach and Engagement Report for the month of January 2022. A hard copy of Mr. Atamian's report is on file with the City Clerk.
Mayor James, with the support of Councilmembers Ferguson and Ward, directed that a possible Ordinance relating to bicycle repair be agendized for the Council meeting of March 15, 2022. Staff is to review the City of Long Beach's ordinance on this topic and submit a proposed City ordinance to the Public Safety Committee for assessment before submitting the ordinance to Council for consideration.
B. Presentation of Proclamation - American Red Cross
Mayor James presented a Proclamation to Becky Firey, Executive Director, American Red Cross, proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (PART 1)
Sober Living Home at 4425 Mar Escarpa
Denise Webster, Board Member of Forster Highlands Association, commented on safety concerns associated with the sober living home at 4425 Mar Escarpa.
Erin Miller, San Clemente, requested that steps be taken by the City to cease the operation of the sober living home at 4425 Mar Escarpa.
Municipal Golf Course
Chad Kroeger, San Clemente, commented on the relocation of the 16th tee box on the Municipal Golf Course.
J.T Parr, San Clemente, commented on the relocation of the 16th tee box at the Municipal Golf Course.
Restroom Privacy and Conditions
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the conditions, privacy and ADA compliance associated with restrooms at various City parks.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 4 San Clemente Village
Paula Kohl, San Clemente, announced a part-time job opening with San Clemente Village. A copy of Ms. Kohl's PowerPoint is on file with the City Clerk. "You're Worth It" Event
Joanie Angeli, Community Outreach Alliance Entertainment, promoted "You're Worth It", a resource fair that supports mental health. A copy of the event flyer is on file with the City Clerk.
Potential Skatepark at San Gorgonio Community Park
Olga Reznik, San Clemente, expressed concerns with the potential inclusion of a skate park at San Gorgonio Community Park or other residential area.
Rancho Mission Vieio Planning Area 8
Don Kunze, San Clemente, encouraged Council to review Rancho Mission Viejo Planning Area 8 and proposed road connections to Avenida Pico.
Support for Downtown Businesses
Mikii Rathman, San Clemente, thanked Council for its support of small businesses in the downtown area.
3. WAIVER TO READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KNOBLOCK, CARRIED 4-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM DUNCAN ABSENT), to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDIZING ITEMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION None.
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORT- CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Smith announced that Council provided directions to Staff during this evening's Closed Session with regard to the items on the Closed Session agenda, but took no reportable actions; advised that Councilmember Ferguson recused herself from the portion of the Closed Session relating to the case entitled Anthem Sales and Management, LLC, et al. v. City of San Clemente. 7 "
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 6A(1), 60, 6P and 60.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting minutes of October 12, 2021.
(2) Golf Course Committee Regular Meeting minutes of November 4, 2021.
(3) Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting minutes of December 14, 2021.
(4) Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting minutes of December 23, 2021.
C. Warrant Register
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Approve Handwrite Nos. 578733
through 578734, Wire Transfer Nos.
2587 through 2590 and Warrant Nos.
578599 through 578732, paid on
1-28-22, in the amount of ................ .. .......................... $ 1,700,923.15 Approve Wire Transfer Nos.
2591 through 2596 and Warrant Nos.
578735 through 578897, paid on
2-4-22, in the amount of .............................................. $ 1,485,514.13 Approve Wire Transfer Nos.
2597 through 2600 and Warrant Nos.
578898 through 579026, paid on
2-11-22, in the amount of ................................... ......... $ 2,524,021.96 TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER ............. .. $ 5,710,459.24
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 6 Payroll Register
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the following:
Automatic Deposit Advises 76564
through 76806, for the period
1-24-22 through 2-6-22, paid
on 2-11-22, in the amount of .. .. ....... ......... ........... ... ...... . $ 395,088.60 TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER ...... ....... .... .. .. ....... $ 395,088.60 D. Contract Award - Water Reclamation Plant (WRP)/Sluice Gate Replacement
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the WRP/Sluice Gate Replacement; Project No. 26212.
2. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute, Contract C22-04, by and between the City of San Clemente and Innovative Construction Solutions, providing for the WRP/Sluice Gate Replacement, in the amount of $70,000.
E. Contract Award - FY 2021 Street Improvement Program and FY 2022 Maior Street Maintenance
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the FY 2021 Street Improvement Program and FY 2022 Major Street Maintenance Program; CIP Project Nos. 11306 and 22303.
2. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute, Contract No. C22-05, by and between the City of San Clemente and Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc., providing for FY 2021 Street Improvement Program and FY 2022 Major Street
Maintenance, in the amount of $1,139,616.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 7 F. Contract Award - Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Repair
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the Storm Drain Easement from GC 8, LLC, for the Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Repair, and authorize the Utilities Director to execute the Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Easement Agreement and Grant of Easement.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to submit the Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Easement Agreement and Grant of Easement to the Orange County Recorder for recordation.
3. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Repair; Project No. 12609.
4. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute, Contract C22-06, by and between the City of San Clemente and Cheloletty Engineering, providing for the Shorecliffs Golf Course Storm Drain Repair, in the amount of $99,453.20.
G. Grant Application - Orange County Transportation Authority for the 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding Program
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 22-03 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE HAS AUTHORIZED THE PROJECT LIST SUBMITTAL FOR
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021 (CRRSAA) FUNDING THROUGH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY 2021 PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT RELIEF FUNDING PROGRAM.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 8 H. Contract Award - Sidewalk Improvements for Avenida Cabrillo
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the sidewalk improvements for Avenida Cabrillo; Project No. 10317.
2. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute, Contract C22-07, by and between the City of San Clemente and LC Paving and Sealing, providing for sidewalk improvements for Avenida Cabrillo, in the amount of $681,231.88.
I. Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Execute Right-of Way Certifications, Applications, and Agreements Necessary to Process Proiects Abutting CalTrans Property and/or Involving Federal and/or State Funding
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 22-04 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE HAS AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS, FORMS,
APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDED LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
J. Ratification of Emergency Purchases and Supplemental Funding for Cyprus Shore Pump Station Emergency Operation and Cyprus Shore Storm Drain Emergency Relocation
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $354,000 to Account No. 054-476-45300-000-12209 from the Sewer Fund Depreciation Reserve.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a change order to Contract C21-41 by and between the City of San Clemente and O'Connell Engineering and Construction, Inc., on a time and materials basis, for up to $354,000 for Cyprus Shore Emergency Pump Station Bypass Operation.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page9 K. Replacement of Existing Vactor Truck Mounted Combination Sewer Cleaning Unit
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the purchase of a new Vactor 21 00i Combination Sewer Cleaning Unit from Haaker Equipment Company from Fleet
Replacement Reserve for the replacement of the Fleet vehicle number 1135.
2. • Declare existing Unit 1135 surplus and authorize staff to trade it in for credit toward the purchase of the new vehicle.
3. Authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $90, 140 to the Fleet Automotive Account No. 065-824-45600, from the Fleet Replacement Reserve Fund balance and recognize revenues in the Fleet Replacement Reserve fund of $40,000 to Account No. 065- 000-39110.
L. Contract Award - Avenida Pico Recycled Water Pipeline Relocation
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR RO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications for Avenida Pico Recycled Water Pipeline Relocation (permanent pipeline); Project No. 21402.
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $26,510 to Account No. 052-466-43420-000-21402 from the Water Fund Depreciation Reserve.
3. Approve, and authorize the Utilities Director to execute, Contract C22-08, by and between the City of San Clemente and Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., providing for the Avenida Pico Recycled Water Pipeline Relocation (permanent pipeline), in the amount of $144,100.
M. Replacement of the Existing Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Truck Weighing Scales for Dewatered Biosolids
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a purchase order with Fairbanks Scales, in the amount of $81,048, from Account No. 054-476-43000-000- 24200, for the replacement of two truck weighing scales.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 10 N. Notice of Completion - Camino de los Mares and Camino de Estrella Median and Pavement Improvement Proiect from Calle Vista Hermosa to Avenida Vaquero
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the Camino de los Mares and Camino de Estrella Median and Pavement Improvement Project from Calle Hermosa to Avenida Vaquero, from the contractor, Excel Paving Company, OBA Palp, Inc.; Project No. 19318.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, the Notice of Completion for Camino de los Mares and Camino de Estrella Median and Pavement Improvement Project from Calle Hermosa to Avenida Vaquero.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the Contractor.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Performance Bond upon receipt of a Warranty Bond in the amount of 25% of the construction cost.
R. Acceptance of Pedestal Clock Tower Donation for the Municipal Golf Course from San Clemente Men's Golf Club
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the donation of a pedestal clock per Policy No. 204-5, and approve its installation at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.
S. San Clemente Men's Golf Club - Memorandum of Understanding
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract C22-10, a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Men's Golf Club. , -
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
6A(1 ). Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022
0. Amanda Quintanilla commented on minutes-taking practices for Council meetings.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes of February 1, 2022 as presented.
Contract Award - City Tree and Palm Planting on Calle del Cerro and Avenida Vista Montana
Councilmember Knoblock recused himself from participation on this item because he lives within 500 feet of the project in question; left the meeting room at 6:43 p.m.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERGUSON to delay the subject project by one month with the direction that Staff consider alternatives that would result in the cost of the trees being reduced to under $50,000. The motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 3-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER FERGUSON VOTING
NOE AND COUNCILMEMBER KNOBLOCK RECUSING), to approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute, Contract C22- 09, by and between the City of San Clemente and Marina Landscape, Inc., providing for tree and palm planting on Calle del Cerro and Vista Montana, in the amount of $426,259.
Councilmember Knoblock returned to the dais at 6:47 p.m.
P. Consideration of Grant Application Authorization for PierPride Foundation
Mikii Rathman, PierPride Board Member, commented on the proposed Coastal Conservancy grant and potential uses for the grant funds.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize PierPride to apply for a California Coastal Conservancy Grant.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 12 Q. California Coastal Commission Grant for Coastal Resiliency
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM DUNCAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KNOBLOCK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 22-05 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR A
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT TO SUPPORT COASTAL
RESILENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Councilmember Knoblock, with the support of Mayor James and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan, directed Staff to agendize for a future meeting, a whitepaper outlining whether the City has the authority to grant a permit for offshore sand dredging. If the City does not have authority to grant a permit for offshore sand dredging, the whitepaper is to address the means by which permit authority may be acquired.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Municipal Golf Course Hole #16 Blue Tees
Report from the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director concerning Municipal Golf Course Hole #16 Blue Tees.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Steven Rose, Secretary for the San Clemente Men's Golf Club, spoke on reopening the tee box at its original location with the addition of a tree.
John Martin, San Clemente, presented a PowerPoint concerning golf ball damage on properties on Avenida Crespi. A hard copy of Mr. Martin's presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Kent Edwards, San Clemente, commented on planting a tree as an appropriate compromise to enable the 16th tee box to be reopened.
Kevin Rose, San Clemente, addressed retaining the 16th hole as it was designed.
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9. Andrew MacBeth, San Clemente, commented on establishing a precedent of redesigning the golf course in response to complaints.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KNOBLOCK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DUNCAN, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $25,000 to Golf Course Maintenance Account No. 056-661-43426
(Maintenance of Trees) for the purchase and installation of a tree on the blue tees at Hole #16.
2. Direct Staff to open the 16th hole blue tee box as soon as possible, with further direction that a golf course marshal and/or Staff constantly monitor the location until such time as the tree is planted.
Additionally, Staff is to provide a status report on the subject effort at the Council meeting of March 1, 2022 under City Manager Reports.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Via San Gorgonio Traffic Analysis Agendized at the November 2, 2021 City Council meeting by Councilmember Ferguson, with the support of Mayor James and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan.
Report from the Public Works Director/City Engineer Koger concerning a traffic analysis for Via San Gorgonio.
Michael Johnson, San Clemente, commented on traffic dynamics associated with the increased use of San Gorgonio Community Park.
Ruth (no last name provided), San Clemente, presented a video depicting traffic conditions as a result of usage at San Gorgonio Community Park.
Olga Reznik, San Clemente, requested an increase in parking spaces within San Gorgonio Community Park.
A resident read a statement, on behalf of Susan Brewer, San Clemente, relative to the impact that San Gorgonio Community Park has on neighboring residents, and a statement from Susan (no last name provided), San Clemente, concerning traffic conditions related to programs at San Gorgonio Community Park.
Susan DiStefano, San Clemente, spoke on the inadequacy of parking for San Gorgonio Community Park.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 14 Kristy Pittman, San Clemente, voiced concern for pedestrian safety due to the lack of sidewalks on Via San Gorgonio.
Ray Hunnicutt, San Clemente, voiced concern for the safety of skateboarders due to the steep grade of Via San Gorgonio.
Travis Hyde, San Clemente, commented on the increase of traffic due to usage of San Gorgonio Community Park.
Aaron Washington, San Clemente, commented on his observations with regard to park conditions and traffic violations.
Anonymous, San Clemente, commented on safety issues on Via San Gorgonio and sound conditions at San Gorgonio Community Park.
Public Works Director Koger, together with Traffic Engineer Farivar, reported on the results of a traffic and parking analysis for Via San Gorgonio.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
DUNCAN to:
1. Approve Staff's recommendation on traffic-calming measures on Via San Gorgonio.
2. Prohibit parking on the south side of San Gorgonio Park entrance, from the curb return easterly 138 feet; and on the north side from the curb return easterly 44 feet.
2. Prohibit parking on the east side of Via San Gorgonio, from the northeast curb return of the park entrance northerly 20 feet; and from southeast curb return of the park entrance southerly 20 feet.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 22-06 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING MASTER TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 1846,
ESTABLISHING 'NO PARKING AREAS' ON SAN GORGONIO PARK
ENTRANCE.
City Council Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 2022 Page 15 SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERGUSON, to:
1. Include 1,400 feet of sidewalk installation alongside San Gorgonio Community Park where there is no sidewalk for pedestrian safety in the 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program.
2. Reduce/reschedule activity to balance the park usage at San Gorgonio Community Park to reduce traffic congestion immediately and readjust after Pickleball is relocated to Steed Park.
3. Direct that no parking spaces be removed on the street or in the park.
The Substitute Motion died for lack of a second.
THE ORIGINAL MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND CARRIED 4-1
(COUNCILMEMBER FERGUSON VOTING NOE). For ease of reference, the action taken was as follows:
1. Council approved Staff's recommendation on traffic-calming measures on Via San Gorgonio.
2. Parking is to be prohibited on the south side of San Gorgonio Park entrance, from the curb return easterly 138 feet; and on the north side from the curb return easterly 44 feet.
2. Parking is to be prohibited on the east side of Via San Gorgonio, from the northeast curb return of the park entrance northerly 20 feet; and from southeast curb return of the park entrance southerly 20 feet.
3. Council adopted Resolution No. 22-06 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MASTER TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO.
1846, ESTABLISHING 'NO PARKING AREAS' ON SAN
GORGONIO PARK ENTRANCE.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (PART 2)
Noise-Reducing Fencing at San Gorgonio Community Park
Ruth (no last name provided). San Clemente, commented on the delay in installing the Council-approved noise-reducing fencing at San Gorgonio Community Park.
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11. REPORTS
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. City Manager
None.
C. City Attorney
None.
D. Council Members
Community Development Department Update
Mayor James requested, and received, an update on staffing levels in the Community Development Department and associated process times for permits.
"Cars and Coffee" at the Outlets Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Mayor James, with the support of Mayor Pro Tern Duncan and Councilmember Ward, directed that the Conditional Use Permit for "Cars and Coffee" at the Outlets be agendized for a future meeting. Staff is to meet with the event operators to review the CUP and to address concerns involving noise and safety prior to agendizing the CUP for Council review.
West Coast Arborists Performance Evaluation
Mayor James, with support from Mayor Pro Tern Duncan and Councilmember Ward, directed Staff to return to Council at either its meeting of March 15, 2021 or April 5, 2021 with an evaluation addressing performance, safety and cost issues involving West Coast Arborists.
Noise-Reducing Fencing at San Gorgonio Community Park
In response to a question posed by Councilmember Ferguson, City Manager Sund reported that Staff was working with a vendor to provide noise-reducing fencing at San Gorgonio Community Park, however, that vendor has been non-responsive; explained that Staff is now researching other alternatives. City Manager Sund is to provide Councilmember Ferguson with the name of the company with whom Staff attempted to engage.
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Strategic Planning/Budget Priorities
Councilmember Ferguson requested that a public workshop(s) be scheduled to enable Council to determine the City's vital few projects and budget priorities. City Manager Sund reported that a consultant has been retained to conduct a strategic planning session that will include input from Councilmembers, Staff and the public.
Restroom Master Plan Review
Councilmember Ferguson, with the support of Councilmember Knoblock, agendized the Restroom Master Plan for Council consideration at a future Council meeting.
San Clemente Shoreline Protection Proiect Funding
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan provided an update on possible funding for the San Clemente Shoreline Protection project, noting that it is hoped that the project can commence in 2023.
Recognition of Snowboarding Olympian Hailey Langland
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan congratulated Hailey Langland, San Clemente resident, on her distinguished representation in the recent Winter Olympics.
Potential Increase in Councilmember Stipend
Mayor James, with the support of Councilmember Ferguson and Mayor Pro Tern Duncan, directed Staff to agendize the possibility of approving an increase in Council stipends from $400 to $860 per month.
Council Subcommittee Updates
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Update Councilmember Knoblock provided an update on measures taken by the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to sterilize mosquitos to reduce the transmission of disease.
12. RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
None.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WARD, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KNOBLOCK, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. in memory of former Laguna Niguel Mayor Robert Ming. The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on March 1, 2022. Closed Session items will be considered at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
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