910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:00 PM
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4:00 p.m. - Long Term Financial Plan
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
Mayor Cabral
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Duncan
Councilmember Knoblock
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 and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Cabral on March 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
A. LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN PRESENTATION
Administrative Services Director Brower and Financial Services Officer Rahn narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "San Clemente Long Term Financial Plan" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Diane Harkey, Dana Point, suggested rezoning southwest San Clemente east of I-5 for potential development of hotels to increase revenue for the City.
Christopher Butler, San Clemente, commented on development in San Clemente; urged the City to work towards attracting new businesses to San Clemente.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Direct staff to explore revenue sources to replace lost revenues from the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and the expiration of the Clean Ocean fee to maintain existing service levels and to fund new programs and capital projects.
2. Transfer an amount of $400,000 from the General Fund to the Facilities Maintenance Reserve in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
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3. Transfer a one-time amount of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Park Asset Reserve in FY 2024-25.
4. Transfer an annual amount of $300,000 from the Sewer Operating Fund in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 to fund sewer asset replacement in the Sewer Depreciation Reserve.
5. Prioritize capital projects until the implementation of a Clean Ocean measure or long-term alternative funding is available for storm drains.
6. Transfer a one-time amount of $200,000 from the General Fund to the Accrued Leave Reserve in FY 2024-25.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
B. OVERVIEW OF THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (SIP) Community Development Director Atamian and City Planner Lightfoot narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Overview of the Strategic Implementation Program (SIP)" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report, dated March 19, 2024, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Meeting Recess
The meeting was recessed at 4:57 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0 to recess to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)(d)(2)
Number of Cases:2
1. Facts and circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(2):
Demand by former City Councilmember Gene James that the City reimburse him for his attorney fees incurred in defending James Bieber v. Gene James, OCSC
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 Case No. 30-2020-01145593-CU-DF-CJC .
2. Facts and Circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(1): Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City that the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: George Zeber, et al. vs. City of San Clemente, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01191580-CU-EI-CXC
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 6:01 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting reconvened at 6:06 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jared Powell, Paradigm Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tom Streeter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. 2023 WALL OF RECOGNITION HONOREE
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Duncan, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-36 which will:
1. Approve the selection for the 2023 Wall of Recognition recipient, Beth Apodaca.
2. Authorize the Mayor to present the honoree with a certificate of recognition.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
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2. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning beach conditions. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Ken Salter narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Impact on Calafia Beach". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Joe Wilson spoke in opposition to the potential placement of rip rap boulders on San Clemente beaches by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Gary Walsh spoke in opposition to the potential placement of rip rap boulders on San Clemente beaches by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Ken Poczekaj, San Clemente, opined on the emergency situation on San Clemente beaches as it relates to sand.
Amanda Q expressed concerns regarding the City's financial position and potential revenue initiatives.
Lois McNicoll commented on City Council actions.
Christopher Butler, North Beach Community Association, acknowledged City Councils efforts in North Beach; expressed concerns regarding the potential placement of rip rap boulders on San Clemente beaches by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Susan Ambrose commented on boulders placed on Riviera Beach; spoke on the importance of the beach to San Clemente.
3. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
4. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
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5. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell announced that the following action was taken in Closed Session:
Council gave direction; no reportable action concerning:
A1. Facts and circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(2):
Demand by former City Councilmember Gene James that the City reimburse him for his attorney fees incurred in defending James Bieber v. Gene James, OCSC Case No. 30-2020-01145593-CU-DF-CJC.
Council gave direction; no reportable action concerning:
A2. Facts and Circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(1):
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City that the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
Council gave direction; no reportable action concerning:
B. Case Name: George Zeber, et al. vs. City of San Clemente, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01191580-CU-EI-CXC.
6. Staff Communications
Staff requested that Item 9D - Draft San Clemente Coastal Strategic Plan be considered after Item 7A - Consideration of approving a modification to the approved United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Shoreline Protection Project in San Clemente to include a Second Borrow Site at Surfside Sunset; adopting an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental Impact Report; and authorizing entry into a State Lands Lease Amendment to support the use of a Second Borrow Site.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to consider Item 9D - Draft San Clemente Coastal Strategic Plan after Item 7A - Consideration of approving a modification to the approved United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Shoreline Protection Project in San Clemente to include a Second Borrow Site at Surfside Sunset; adopting an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental Impact Report; and authorizing entry into a State Lands Lease Amendment to support the use of a Second Borrow Site.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Please reference page 10 for a summary of action taken on Item 9D.
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7. Public Hearings
7A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED
UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) SHORELINE
PROTECTION PROJECT IN SAN CLEMENTE TO INCLUDE A SECOND
BORROW SITE AT SURFSIDE SUNSET; ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT / FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; AND AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO A
STATE LANDS LEASE AMENDMENT TO SUPPORT THE USE OF A SECOND
BORROW SITE
Mayor Cabral opened the public hearing.
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "San Clemente Beach Sand Project" and responded to Council inquiries.
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined on the pipes being utilized to deliver sand to the beach.
Suzie Whitelaw spoke in support of the project.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Cabral closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-37, which will:
1. Approve the Modified Project which includes use of a second borrow site at Surfside Sunset in order to restart public beach restoration activities that were initiated in December 2023 in the City placing 251,000 cubic yards of sand on the City’s beaches in 2024 with future beach sand replenishment events over the next 50 years (through 2074).
2. Adopt the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/FEIR).
3. Authorize staff to file the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Determination with the County Clerk and Office of Planning and Research.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No.1 to Contract No.
C23-74, by and between the City of San Clemente and California State Lands Commission in support of the Project.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
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8. Unfinished Business
8A. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR AVENIDA PALIZADA CORRIDOR AT AVENIDA DE
LA ESTRELLA
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen and Traffic Engineer Kim narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Traffic Analysis for Avenida Palizada Corridor at Avendia De La Estrella" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll commented on the fiscal viability of the project; opined sand placement on the beaches is a higher priority.
Amanda Q narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Palizada Exit". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Continue the process of synchronization of the Palizada corridor with the potential for striping modifications.
2. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and submit a letter to Caltrans asking for an expedited Caltrans project to widen the southbound I-5 offramp at Palizada, and to expedite processing of City permitting for striping and signal synchronization modifications along Avenida Palizada.
3. Authorize modifying the middle lane on Palizada from a through (straight lane) to have the option to either go straight or turn left.
4. Encourage businesses in the area to voice their opinions on communications with Caltrans.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
9. New Business
9A. SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL AND ESPLANADE INTERSECTION SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen and Traffic Engineer Kim narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "South El Camino Real and Esplanade Intersection Safety Improvements" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined that residents voices are not being considered by City staff.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 Craig Twiss, San Clemente, commented on the neighborhood impacts created by installation of the delineators on South El Camino Real.
Dustin Brady, San Clemente, urged Council not to remove parking on South El Camino Real.
Joe Menard, San Clemente, commented on the potential impacts on parking if the delineators are removed; spoke in support of keeping the delineators in place.
Bob Conrad, San Clemente, commented on the reduction of accidents and close calls with the installation of the delineators; spoke on the potential impacts to parking if the spaces on South El Camino Real are removed.
Doug McIntosh, San Clemente, commented on parking impacts to the neighborhood; spoke in support of keeping the delineators in place.
Brian Haskins, San Clemente, commented on the impacts to traffic the delineators have caused; spoke in support of removal of the delineators.
Sandra Maring, San Clemente, spoke on the parking impacts on the neighborhood.
Amanda Q spoke in support of keeping the delineators in place.
Tim Brown, San Clemente, suggested that the median on Esplanade be extended to reduce traffic speed and bulb outs on sidewalks to narrow the roadway.
Heather Brown commented on the traffic conditions on Avenida Barcelona; spoke in support of removing the delineators.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Remove the delineators on South El Camino Real at the intersection of Esplanade.
2. Continue with the current number of street parking spaces on South El Camino Real and Esplanade.
3. Request that the Orange County Sheriff's Department increase enforcement in the immediate area to reduce unsafe driving including speeding, illegal turns and following too closely.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 Meeting Recess
The meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
9B. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING POLICY NO. 702-7 ENTITLED “GUIDELINES FOR NAMING BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES”
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Lois McNicoll spoke in opposition to corporate sponsorships of public facilities.
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24-38 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICY NO. 702-7 “GUIDELINES FOR NAMING BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES”.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
9C. CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIRECTION ON ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR PLAY UPON PICKLEBALL COURTS
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Lois McNicoll spoke in support of fees for pickleball.
Christopher Butler spoke in support of fees for pickleball to support future development; opined that the City should have resident and non-resident rates.
Heather Brown spoke in support of pickleball fees; recommended that the City have a reduced fee for fixed-income families/individuals.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, to direct staff to return to the City Council to consider establishing fees for play upon pickleball courts, to include reduced cost or free times/days for fixed income individuals and families.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 9D. DRAFT SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL STRATEGIC PLAN
This item was considered earlier in the meeting, please reference page 5 for a summary of action.
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Coastal Strategic Plan" and responded to Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Sarah Schneider spoke in support of beach nourishment projects; urged Council to protect surf areas.
Lois McNicoll commented on the quality of sand received during the Army Corps of Engineers project in December 2023.
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "San Clemente Draft Strategic Coastal Plan 19MAR2024".
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Christopher Butler, North Beach Community Association, urged Council to address threats to the beaches; commented on the economic impacts of the beaches to the community.
Amanda Q commented on the implementation costs of the Nature Based Feasibility Study; urged Council to be fiscally conservative.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the administrative report dated, March 19, 2024, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
9E. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2574 (VALENCIA) -
ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ABUSE RECOVERY OR TREATMENT FACILITIES Lois McNicoll commented on sober living homes as it relates to the impacts on neighborhoods.
Sarah Schneider narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning sober living homes. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Duncan, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to execute the letter and direct staff to submit the letter.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
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10. Consent Calendar
Public Comments
Lois McNicoll commented on the following Consent Calendar items: 10C(2), 10F, 10G, 10H, 10I and 10J.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2024.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 2024.
(2) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JOINT COMMISSION COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2024.
(3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2024.
(4) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JOINT COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2024.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3005 THROUGH 3008 AND WARRANT NOS.
594701 THROUGH 594798, PAID ON
2-23-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $741,098.89
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3009 THROUGH 3010 AND WARRANT NOS.
594799 THROUGH 594917, PAID ON
3-1-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,054,413.05
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $4,795,511.94
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to approve:
WARRANT NOS. 924 THROUGH 927,
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 92077
THROUGH 92389, FOR THE PERIOD
2-5-24 THROUGH 2-18-24, PAID
ON 2-23-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $484,094.84
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $484,094.84
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
10D. 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-39, which will:
1. Approve the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the 2023 Annual Progress Report to the State as required by law.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 10E. ESTABLISHMENT OF WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2024
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24-40 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 39561 AND 39562 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT
UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO
BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
10F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BRIDGE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL FROM
METROLINK YARD
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-41, which will:
1. Accept the Bridge Demolition and Removal from Metrolink Yard, Project No. 11810, from the contractor, Diamond Construction & Design.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Bridge Demolition and Removal from Metrolink Yard.
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, Diamond Construction & Design.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
10G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PRIMA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL (FACILITY NO. M01) WALL STABILIZATION AT GRANDE VISTA; AND
APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO REBUILD THE CHANNEL WALL Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-42, which will:
1. Accept Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista, CIP Project No. 26001, from the contractor, Diamond Construction & Design.
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2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista.
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, Diamond Construction & Design.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to Account Number 059-553-43420-000-26001 from the Storm Drain Depreciation Fund for the Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista for design services.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
10H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - FY 2023 AS-NEEDED PAVEMENT REPAIRS (TRACT 852), CIP PROJECT NO. 23306
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-43, which will:
1. Accept the FY 2023 As-Needed Pavement Repairs (Tract 852), CIP Project No. 23306, from the contractor, ONYX Paving Company, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the FY 2023 As-Needed Pavement Repairs (Tract 852).
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, ONYX Paving Company, Inc.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 10I. CONTRACT AWARD - GOLF COURSE MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-44, which will:
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24- 14, by and between the City of San Clemente and THK Associates, Inc., providing for the preparation of an update to the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Master Plan, in the amount of $56,120.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
10J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2021-116, A
COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION TO ALLOW FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP OF FOUR COMMERCIAL SUITES, LOCATED AT 1050 CALLE
AMANECER
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-45, which will:
1. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2021-116 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated .
3. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Final Parcel Map.
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11. Oral Communications (Part 2)
None.
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12. Future Agenda Items
By-District Election Map Technical Amendment
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Duncan and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, agendized introduction of an Ordinance to enact for the April 16, 2024 City Council meeting a technical amendment to the by-district election map.
Councilmembers Veto of Agendized Items
Councilmember Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Duncan and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, requested that the City Council consider a policy amendment to allow the option for City Council to veto items being agendized with less than a majority of Councilmembers.
13. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
(1) VACANCY ON THE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to direct Staff to advertise to fill Dr. Whitelaw’s vacancy on the Coastal Advisory Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2025 when the City Council recruits for open positions on all City Commissions and Committees in May.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
(2) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.8 OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY 1201-11 (CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND OPERATING
PROCEDURES) ASSIGNING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS A
LIAISON TO EACH CITY COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE
Lois McNicoll questioned the need for a liaison for each City commission and committee.
Motion by Councilmember Duncan, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt amended City Council Policy 1201-11, City Council Meeting and Operating Procedures, assigning a City Councilmember as a liaison to each City Commission and Committee.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2024 The Councilmember assignments are as follows:
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission - Councilmember Duncan Planning Commission - City Attorney's Office
Arts and Culture Committee - Councilmember Duncan
Coastal Advisory Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Councilmember Knoblock
Investment Advisory - Mayor Cabral
Golf Course Committee - Mayor Cabral
Human Affairs Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Councilmember Loeffler
Public Safety Committee - Councilmember Loeffler
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
Mayor Cabral narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Community Engagement Panel sea-level study.
Mayor Cabral requested that the presentation be posted on the City's website.
City Council agreed to modify the letter to the California Coastal Commission concerning the study of sea-level rise to offer feedback and/or peer review of the 2022 study.
C. Council Members
Every 15 Minutes Program
Councilmember Loeffler recognized the Human Affairs Committee for a successful Every 15 Minutes assembly at San Clemente High School.
Downtown Business Association - Shamrock Run
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier recognized the Downtown Business Association on the success of the Shamrock Run on March 16, 2024.
D. City Attorney
None.
E. City Manager
None.
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14. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 10:12 p.m. in honor of Women in History Month and acknowledging women that have had a positive impact on San Clemente. The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 16, 2024. 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: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
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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