CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
Mayor Duncan
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
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 Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Duncan on October 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 91 O 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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan
None
Closed Session concluded at 5:12 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
Council reconvened at 6:01 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Reverend Jesse Lund, Pastor, San Clemente Presbyterian Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ken Poczekaj led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. Special Presentations
A. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mayor Duncan encouraged residents to prioritize their health by scheduling an appointment for early detection.
8. Community Outreach Quarterly Update
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Community Outreach & Engagement Quarterly Report - Q1 FY 2024" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Michael Paysan, Client Manager, Allied Security narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Allied Security" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
San Clemente Police Services Chief Christian narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Orange County Sheriffs Department" and responded to Council inquires. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
2. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning beach width of San Clemente beaches. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined on the data presented during the Community Outreach Quarterly Update.
Ken Poczekaj commented on the successful efforts at North Beach; opined that additional sand on San Clemente beaches will attract more visitors .
Stephen Gillis, Service Mob, commented on the value of services that Service Mob offers regarding the analysis of data for government entities.
3. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
4. Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
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5. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell announced that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session concerning:
Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
6. Staff Communications
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reported on upcoming events and provided an update on the temporary pickleball courts at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park.
Council recognized Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie and staff for their efforts on the Carnival Colossal event.
7. Consent Calendar
Items 70, 7F and 7L were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion .
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2023.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan
None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 16, 2023.
(2) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2023.
(3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 2023.
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21 , 2023.
(5) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2023.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan
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C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO. 591550,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 2927 THROUGH
2928 AND WARRANT NOS. 591551
THROUGH 591747, PAID ON 9-29-23,
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IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,599,967.39
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $2,599,967.39
AYE: Cabral, Enrneier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE:
Payroll Register
None.
None
ORDINANCE NO. 1761 (SECOND READING) - CODE AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN
MEMBERS AND UPDATING THE DUTIES OF THE BEACHES, PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
Motion by Councilmernber Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1761 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, RELATING TO THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CHAPTER 2.45 RELATING TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enrneier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan
None
G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - T-STREET PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS
CONCRETE REHABILITATION
Motion by Councilmernber Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-117, which will:
1. Accept the T-Street Pedestrian Overpass Concrete Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 23804, from the contractor, Harbor Coating & Restoration, Inc. as complete.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed concrete rehabil itation .
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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, Harbor Coating & Restoration, Inc.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
CONSIDERATION OF RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE RESERVOIR 13 ISOLATION VALVE REPLACEMENT Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-118, which will:
1. Make a finding that an emergency existed to protect public health and safety due to the loss of redundancy in the water distribution system which required immediate action to replace isolation valves and restore normal operation of the Reservoir 13 water storage reservoir to maintain system integrity and an abundant supply of readily available potable water and to prevent or mitigate impairment to property and public services that might otherwise occur if the City were required to incur delays attributed to the competitive bidding process .
2. Declare that the public interest and necessity demanded the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard public health .
3. Ratify and authorize the City Manager's execution of Contract No. C23-59, by and between the City of San Clemente and O'Connell Engineering & Construction, Inc., providing for the needed emergency repairs for the Reservoir 13 Isolation Valve Replacement that have already commenced, in an amount not to exceed $96,800.
4. Approve a 15% project contingency of $14,520.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
CONTRACT AWARD - STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE FOR AVENIDA VAQUERO (VIA CASCADITA TO CAMINO DE LOS MARES); AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-119, which will:
1. Find the Street Pavement Maintenance for Avenida Vaquero, Project No .
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13321 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award the Street Pavement Maintenance for Avenida Vaquero, to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C23-60, by and between the City of San Clemente and Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc., providing for the Street Pavement Maintenance for Avenida Vaquero, in an amount not to exceed $480,993, in a form substantially similar to Contract No.
C23-60.
4. Approve a 10% project contingency of $48,100.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
J. CONTRACT AWARD - FURNISH AND DELIVER 19% AQUA AMMONIA TO CITY RESERVOIRS 5A, 10, AND 14, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-120, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve the Purchase Contract with KAAM Group, Inc. to furnish and deliver 19% Aqua Ammonia to City reservoirs 5A, 10, and 14 for a two-year period.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager, to execute Contract No. C23-61 , by and between the City of San Clemente and KAAM Group, Inc., to furnish and deliver 19% Aqua Ammonia for a two-year period, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, and to authorize the City Manager to approve up to three, one-year extensions to the Contract for amounts not to exceed the approved budget amounts for this chemical in each appropriate fiscal year.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
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CONTRACT AWARD - DELIVERY AND SUPPLY OF FERRIC CHLORIDE TO
THE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-121 , which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C23-62, a regional contract, by and between the City of San Clemente SOCWA, Miles Chemical, and SOCWA entities, for the delivery and supply of Ferric Chloride to the City's Water Reclamation Plant for a one-year term.
3. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve up to four annual renewals to the contract for amounts not to exceed the approved budget amounts for this chemical in each appropriate fiscal year.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
D. ORDINANCE 1760 (SECOND READING) - AMENDING SECTION 12.28.030
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TENTS IN CITY PARKS AND
BEACHES, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ken Poczekaj commented on the improvements at North Beach; urged Council to adopt Ordinance 1760.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1760 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.28.030 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO TENTS IN CITY PARKS AND BEACHES, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 WORK PLAN, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $7,000, AND DETERMINING THAT THE WORK PLAN
ACTIVITIES ARE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Stuart Anderson, San Clemente, commented on the availability of housing for homeless individuals as it relates to monetary impacts on municipalities.
Lisa Edone, Human Affairs Committee Chair, responded to Council inquiries regarding homelessness in the Human Affairs Committee work plan .
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-116, which will:
1. Determine that the FY 2023-24 Work Plan Items are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Approve the FY 2023-24 Work Plan as presented by the Human Affairs Committee, and include in the plan solutions to address homelessness with direction to add to work plan item number two to direct the Human Affairs Committee to research best practices or programs that other cities are utilizing to address homelessness including mental health, drug rehabilitation and any available regional solutions.
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $7,000 to Account No. 001-435- 44420.
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L. CONSIDERATION OF TERM SHEET WITH SAL TY TURF LLC FOR
MINIATURE GOLF DEVELOPMENT AT VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No 23-122 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TERM SHEET
WITH SALTY TURF, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MINIATURE GOLF COURSE AT THE VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK with the amendment to item four of the term sheet to amend the lease term to 20-years with one 10-year extension option .
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
Reorganization of Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to consider items 1 OB - Regulating Utilities within Open Space Zoning Districts and 10C - Wireless Communications Facility Located at 616 Del Dios prior to the Public Hearings. Please reference page 13 of these minutes for a summary of action.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
Meeting Recess
Council recessed the meeting at 7:53 p.m., and reconvened at 8:03 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
8. Public Hearings
A. PUBLIC HEARING #4 TO RECEIVE INPUT ON DRAFT MAPS AND
POTENTIAL ELECTION SEQUENCING FOR BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS Public Hearing related to the transition from at-large to district-based elections for City Council pursuant to Elections Code section 10010 and Government Code section 34886 to solicit input on composition of draft maps and potential sequence of elections effective for the November 2024 General Municipal Election.
Mayor Duncan opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Dr. Justin Levitt, National Demographics Corporation, narrated a PowerPoint
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presentation entitled "San Clemente Draft Plan Presentation" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Q narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "District Maps". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Vonnie Barnes, Rancho San Clemente Community Association, spoke in support of district map 109.
Louise Herbert, San Clemente, spoke in support of district maps 111 and 118.
Aaron Washington commented on the demographics of districts; opined on potential conflict of interest regarding Council candidates submission of district maps.
Shelley Moore opined that Rancho San Clemente and Talega should not be in the same district.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to select map 109 as the district map and attached as exhibit A to Ordinance No. 1762.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Mayor Duncan, to select map 118 as the district map and attached as exhibit A to Ordinance 1762.
Substitute motion by Mayor Duncan, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to request National Demographics Corporation prepare an additional map based on map 111 with the coastal area included south west of Interstate 5 in district 3.
The substitute motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Mayor Duncan, was considered and, FAILED 2-3 (Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE) to select map 118 as the district map and attached as exhibit A to Ordinance No . 1762.
AYE: Enmeier and Mayor Duncan
NOE: Cabral, Knoblock and Loeffler
The original motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, was considered, CARRIED 3-2 (Mayor Duncan and Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE), to designate map 109 as the district map and will be attached as exhibit A to Ordinance No. 1762.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier and Mayor Duncan
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Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to designate districts 3 and 4 of map 109 to be on the ballot for the 2024 General Municipal Election and districts 1 and 2 and election of the office of mayor to be on the ballot for the 2026 General Municipal Election and will be included in Ordinance No. 1762.
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None
PUBLIC HEARING #5 TO INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN
ORDINANCE ADDING SECTIONS 2.04.010 THROUGH 2.04.012 TO THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO TRANSITION TO BY-DISTRICT
ELECTIONS AND SETTING MAYORAL TERM LIMITS
Public Hearing to introduce an Ordinance establishing district-based elections for City Council effective for the November 2024 General Municipal Election.
Mayor Duncan opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Amanda Q expressed concerns regarding the selection of map 109 as the district map.
Shelley Moore commented on the similarities and differences between communities and homeowners associations.
Louise Herbert expressed concerns regarding the selection of map 109; opined that the selection of map 109 is political.
Shelley Moore expressed concerns about the Talega board as it relates to Rancho San Clemente and Talega being in the same district.
Aaron Washington commented on the selection of map 109 as it relates to those individuals wanting to run for Council.
Amanda Q expressed concerns regarding map 109; commented on statements made by Councilmember Cabral as it relates to demographics.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Duncan closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-2 (Mayor Duncan and Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE) to introduce Ordinance No. 1762 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 2.04.010 THROUGH 2.04.012 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A BY- DISTRICT ELECTION PROCESS
IN FOUR COUNCIL DISTRICTS WITH AN ELECTIVE OFFICE OF MAYOR PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE§ 10010 & CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE§§ 34871 (C) & 34886 AND SETTING MAYORAL TERM LIMITS with map 109 designated as exhibit A. The Ordinance designates districts 3 and 4 of map 109 to be on the ballot for the 2024 General Municipal Election and districts 1 and 2 and election of the office of mayor to be on the ballot for the 2026 General Municipal Election. Additionally, the Ordinance includes language relative to Council's direction to set the mayoral term for 2-year terms for a maximum allowance of 3 terms (6 years).
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier and Mayor Duncan
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
A. CITY COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH ORANGE COUNTY
SUPERVISOR FOLEY
Amanda Q opined that the letter concerning the placement of sand on San Clemente beaches should include an acknowledgement of Supervisor Foley's previous efforts regarding sand on San Clemente beaches.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 3-2 (Mayor Duncan and Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE) to have the Mayor execute a letter, on behalf of the Council, to supervisor Foley regarding housing projects.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier and Mayor Duncan
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to have the Mayor execute a letter, on behalf of the Council, to supervisor Foley regarding potential placement of sand on San Clemente beaches.
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REGULATING UTILITIES WITHIN OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS This item was considered earlier in the meeting, please reference page 9 of these minutes for a summary of action.
Community Development Director Atamian narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Regulating Utilities within Open Space Zoning Districts" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Q expressed concerns regarding council comments on the potential development of a battery storage facility.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated October 17, 2023.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Duncan NOE: None
C. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 616 DEL DIOS This item was considered earlier in the meeting, please reference page 9 of these minutes for a summary of action.
City Planner Lightfoot narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "1 0C:
Wireless Communications Facility" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Michelle Wilson commented on the impacts of the American Cell Tower on property values; spoke in opposition to the placement of equipment on the tower.
David Armstrong, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding the timing of the approval and the lack of transparency regarding the environmental impacts; spoke in opposition.
Vonnie Barnes, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the American Cell Tower. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Q continued the narration of the PowerPoint presentation concerning the American Cell Tower. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Kortney Morrow, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to the American Cell Tower and any placement of equipment at the site.
Andrew Morrow, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to the American Cell Tower and any placement of equipment at the site .
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Cindy Bothwell opined that the City should consider potential impacts of the American Cell Tower to residents.
Lindie O'Toole, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to the American Cell Tower and any placement of equipment at the site.
Mike Blackwell, San Clemente, opined on the American Cell Tower; spoke in opposition to the project.
Kristy Neuhausen, spoke in opposition to the American Cell Tower and any placement of equipment at the site.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated October 17, 2023.
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None
11. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino commented on Mayor Duncan's social media posts.
12. Future Agenda Items
Public Safety Data Analysis
Mayor Duncan, with the support of Councilmember Enmeier and Councilmember Loeffler, directed the City Manager to research and evaluate the need for a 3rd party to evaluate public safety and homelessness data collected by the City's outreach workers, private security, and the Orange County Sheriffs Department to better implement the park ranger program and address resident concerns and the "hot spots" in the City.
13. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
(1) INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT OF BEACHES, PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION, COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ARTS
AND CULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Council set October 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. as the date for Commission and Committee interviews and appointments.
8. Council Subcommittee Updates
Homeless Subcommittee
Councilmember Enmeier reported that the Homeless Subcommittee visited
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Jamboree House.
C. Council Members
Carnival Colossal
Councilmember Loeffler reported on the success of the Friends of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Carnival Colossal and thanked staff for their efforts.
D. City Attorney
Birthday Recognition
City Attorney Mitchell wished Councilmember Cabral a belated Happy Birthday and City Manager Hall an early Happy Birthday.
E. City Manager
None.
14. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 7, 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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