CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Thursday, June 22, 2023 SAN
City Council CLEMENTE San Clemente, California
Special Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.orc
CITY Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA
1:45 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Duncan
2:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
Councilmember Loeffler
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 Duncan on June 22, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Brad M., San Juan Capistrano, opined on how the threat letter was disclosed as well as how the meeting was noticed to the public; spoke in support of districts.
Amanda opined that proper notice should have been provided at the Regular City Council meeting on June 20, 2022.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 1:50 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) (d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(2):
Allegations under the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 2:49 p.m.
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BUSINESS MEETING
Council reconvened at 2:51 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Wayne Eggleston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
2. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell announced that Council took no reportable action during Closed Session.
3. CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS BY DISTRICT
City Attorney Mitchell explained the necessity of holding the Special meeting for Council to consider City Council elections by district.
Brad M., San Juan Capistrano, opined on how this item was noticed to the public; spoke in opposition to the contract with National Demographics, Inc.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the previous ballot measure when the electorate opposed voting by districts; opined on the merits of the case.
Laura Smith commented on the previous ballot measure when the electorate opposed voting by districts.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, opined that the residents should have the opportunity to voice their opinion to Council during a Regular City Council meeting.
Wayne Eggleston opined that the City should oppose by district elections.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $16,000, by and between the City of San Clemente and National Demographics, Inc., providing for services related to Council elections by district.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
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Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 3:18 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on July 18, 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, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
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