910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Monday, April 24, 2023 5:00 PM
City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
5:00- Closed Session
5:15 - Special Business Meeting
Mayor Duncan
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember James
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 Special Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock on April 24, 2023 at 5:06 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier and Knoblock
ABSENT: James and Mayor Duncan
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Concerned resident requested transparency when it comes to describing anticipated litigation items on the agenda.
Brad requested that anticipated litigation agenda items be listed by name.
Council announced that they would not meet in Closed Session.
Meeting Recessed
The meeting was recessed at 5:09 p.m. and was reconvened at 5:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember James and Mayor Duncan, who were absent.
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Enmeier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 3-0 (Councilmember James and Mayor Duncan absent), to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Knoblock
NOE: None
ABSENT: James and Mayor Duncan
2. APPROVAL OF AN EMERGENCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LGC GEOTECHNICAL, INC. FOR THE PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL
LANDSLIDE EVALUATION AT CASA ROMANTICA AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 6 (INFORMATION COLLECTION, 14 CCR § 15306) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Public Works Director/City Engineer Koger narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the landslide at Casa Romantica and responded to Council inquiries.
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Concerned resident spoke on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for this project as it relates to CEQA for pickleball at San Gorgonio Park.
Charles Hightower spoke on the City's ordinance concerning site stability requirements and potential impediments for residents attempting to fix land movement on their properties.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 3-0 (Councilmember James and Mayor Duncan absent), to:
1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 6 (Information Collection, 14 CCR section 15306) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Make a finding that an emergency exists due to the potential failure of an existing slope and that the situation requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate impairment to property and public services that might otherwise occur if required to incur delays attributed to the typical engineering analysis and competitive bidding process.
3. Declare that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard public health.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. 23-18, by and between the City of San Clemente and LGC Geotechnical, Inc., providing for preliminary geotechnical landslide evaluation at Casa Romantica, in an amount
City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 24, 2023
not to exceed $75,000.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Knoblock
NOE: None
ABSENT: James and Mayor Duncan
Council agreed to add Oral Communications to the agenda.
Oral Communications
AQ narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Farewell Council Member Gene James". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
3. Future Agenda Items
None.
4. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-0(Councilmember James and Mayor Duncan absent), to adjourn at 5:40 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 2, 2023. Closed Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.The Business Meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Knoblock
NOE: None
ABSENT: James and Mayor Duncan
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MAYOR of the City of
San Clemente, California
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California