910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
5:30 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting)
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting (Regular Meeting)
Councilmember Duncan participated remotely from
the following location:
123 Nassau St., New York, NY 10038
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 August 6, 2024 at 5:30 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 * Councilmember Duncan arrived at 6:16 p.m, participated via teleconference.
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 Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Duncan Absent) to recess to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: Administrative Services Director Unrepresented employees: All Employees
Employee Organization: San Clemente City Employees Association AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
ABSENT: Duncan
Closed Session concluded at 5:58 p.m.
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BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 6:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, with the exception of Councilmember Duncan who was absent.
INVOCATION
Senior Pastor, Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brad Baker, San Clemente High School Principal, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. Recognition of San Clemente High School State Champion 4x800 Track Relay Team
Mayor Cabral and the City Council recognized the San Clemente High School State Champion 4x800 Boys Track Relay Team.
2. Council Member Reports
Mayor Cabral reported:
· Displayed a photograph of the send-off party for Griffin Colapinto and Caroline Marks in celebration of their departure for the Olympics; acknowledged their success at the Olympics in surfing; noting that Caroline Marks won the gold medal. A hard copy of the photograph is on file with the City Clerk.
· Met with the Mayor of Makinohara on July 18, 2024, concerning the Tokyo Olympic Anniversary. The Mayor offered support for San Clemente to hold Surf Competitions in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. · Recognized the success of the Ocean Festival on July 20-21, 2024; acknowledged Fisherman’s efforts of keeping food and beverage costs low for attendees.
· Attended the Noble Path Foundation AIM High Certification Ceremony on July 22, 2024.
· Attended the Sand and Sea exhibition at the Orange County Fair. · Attended the Junior Lifeguard Graduation Ceremony on July 19, 2024. · Announced that the North Beach Opportunistic Sand project has begun. · Announced the upcoming San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 69th Annual Fiesta Music Festival on August 11, 2024.
Councilmember Loeffler reported:
· Recognized Nyjah Huston, Olympic Men’s Street Skateboarding Bronze Medal winner, noted that he trained for the Olympics in San Clemente. · Recognized the San Clemente Boys’ Water Polo Club U10 won the gold medal at the National Junior Olympics.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 · Reported that the Miramar Theater construction project is progressing.
Councilmember Knoblock:
· Reported that the North Beach Opportunistic Sand project is underway.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier reported:
· Reported that the Coastal Cities Group Leadership Committee discussed upcoming state legislation at its meeting on July 18, 2024. · Attended the Junior Lifeguard Graduation Ceremony on July 19, 2024. · Attended the Noble Path Foundation AIM High Certification Ceremony on July 22, 2024.
· Attended the Nuclear Waste Symposium at the University of California San Diego concerning the nuclear waste at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on July 24, 2024.
· Attended the San Clemente Beach Concert on July 25, 2024. · Attended the Association of California Cities meeting at Wild Rivers on August 1, 2024.
· Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Daas Opticians on August 2, 2024. · Congratulated the Swenson Family on their first-place win with their Whale Sculpture at the Ocean Festival.
· Announced the North Beach Opportunistic Sand project is underway.
Councilmember Duncan reported:
· Congratulated Caroline Marks on her gold medal win in Women’s Surfing at the Olympics.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Ira Horwitz, San Clemente, expressed his gratitude for the removal of weeds and overgrown vegetation behind his home; voiced concerns regarding parking congestion on Avenida Acapulco.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Nature-Based Coastal Project Feasibility Study". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll commented that the City of Long Beach was removing its breakwater due to the elimination of surf.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
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5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell announced that the following action was taken in Closed Session:
Direction given; no reportable action concerning:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: Administrative Services Director Unrepresented employees: All Employees
Employee Organization: San Clemente City Employees Association
7. Staff Communications
City Clerk Campagnolo announced that the item agendized at the July 17, 2024 City Council meeting concerning an appropriation of funds to assist Marblehead Elementary with fingerprinting of volunteers was removed from the agenda by the Councilmember that made the original motion.
Community Development Director Atamian provided an update on future actions concerning the Grants Pass Supreme Court decision. Additional information will be provided at the next City Council meeting on August 20, 2024.
8. Public Hearings
8A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITY’S NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, SUBMITTING TO
THE ELECTORS A BALLOT MEASURE TO ESTABLISH A
THREE-QUARTERS OF ONE CENT (0.75¢) SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX, ESTABLISHING THE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR SUCH AN ELECTION, REQUESTING THAT
ORANGE COUNTY PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES, DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENT
(See page 8 of these minutes for the final vote and action of the City Council.) Mayor Cabral opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Genesis of the Discussion was Exploring Strategies for Placing Sand on the Beach" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Poll - General
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 Election". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the costs of sand replenishment. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lisa Gant, San Clemente, spoke in support of a special purpose tax measure being placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Joe Wilson, Save our Beaches San Clemente, commented on the community support for placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Greg Ray, San Clemente, spoke in support of a 3/4 cent special purpose tax on measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Julian Husbands, San Clemente, spoke on the importance of investing in the community; urged the City Council to place a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
John Dow, San Clemente, spoke in support of the special purpose tax measure being placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Wayne Eggleston commented on the previously placed ballot measure for the Clean Ocean Fee; spoke in support of the special purpose tax measure being placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Linda More, San Clemente, spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Cameron Cosgrove spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Lois McNicoll opined that the City Council should explore all options prior to determining funding sources; spoke in opposition to a special purpose tax measure being placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Michelle Brooks, San Clemente, spoke in support of the 3/4 cent special purpose tax measure being placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
Steve Lang, San Clemente, spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Jeff Berg, Bring Back our Beaches, spoke in support of placing a special
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Greg Bunker, San Clemente, spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Susan Ambrose, San Clemente, opined on the benefits of the beaches on the local economy; spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Helen Gilchrest, San Clemente, commented on the potential impacts of having the Olympic surfing competition in San Clemente in 2028; spoke in support of placing a special purpose tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, with Councilmember Duncan participating via teleconference.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Cabral closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Knoblock narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning sand replenishment methods. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Proposed Ballot Measure". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mayor Cabral narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the proposed special purpose ballot tax. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Following discussion, motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, to adopt Resolution No. 24-125 entitled a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Clemente, calling an election in the City of San Clemente to be consolidated with the City's next General Municipal election on November 5, 2024, submitting to the electors a ballot measure to establish a three-quarters of one cent (0.75¢) special purpose transactions and use (sales) tax, establishing the policies and procedures for such an election, requesting that Orange County provide election services, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and authorizing the filing of a rebuttal argument.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to determine whether to introduce Resolution No. 24-112, submitting the San Clemente Public Safety, Beach Maintenance, City Services Measure to
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Substitute motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Councilmember Duncan, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Loeffler, Councilmember Knoblock and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE) to adopt Resolution No. 24-126 entitled a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Clemente, calling an election in the City of San Clemente to be consolidated with the City's next General Municipal election on November 5, 2024, submitting to the electors a ballot measure to establish a one half cent (1/2¢) special purpose transactions and use (sales) tax, establishing the policies and procedures for such an election, requesting that Orange County provide election services, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and authorizing the filing of a rebuttal argument.
AYE: Duncan and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Enmeier, Knoblock and Loeffler
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, FAILED 1-4 (Councilmember Duncan, Councilmember Knoblock, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, and Mayor Cabral voting NOE) to introduce Resolution No. 24-112, submitting the San Clemente Public Safety, Beach Maintenance, City Services Measure to the November 5, 2024 ballot for the voters to decide whether the existing Sales Tax should be increased by 3/4 cent, establishing policies and procedures for the election, directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis of the Measure and authorizing the filing of rebuttal arguments, and introducing Resolution No. 24-111, approving the Advisory Spending Guidelines declaring that the funds from the Measure are to be used for resident identified priorities, such as: keeping public areas safe and clean, maintaining local beaches and beach access for residents, protecting local drinking water supply and ocean water quality, and maintaining 911 emergency response.
AYE: Enmeier
NOE: Duncan, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Duncan, Councilmember Knoblock and Mayor Cabral voting NOE) to adopt Resolution No. 24-125 entitled a Resolution of the City
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 Council of the City of San Clemente, calling an election in the City of San Clemente to be consolidated with the City's next General Municipal election on November 5, 2024, submitting to the electors a ballot measure to establish a three-quarters of one cent (0.75¢) special purpose transactions and use (sales) tax, establishing the policies and procedures for such an election, requesting that Orange County provide election services, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and authorizing the filing of a rebuttal argument.
AYE: Enmeier and Loeffler
NOE: Duncan, Knoblock and Mayor Cabral
The final vote and action by the City Council on Agenda Item 8A is as follows:
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Cabral, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Knoblock voting NOE) to adopt Resolution No. 24-126 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO BE
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITY’S NEXT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A BALLOT MEASURE TO ESTABLISH A ONE HALF CENT (1/2¢) SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX, ESTABLISHING THE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR SUCH AN ELECTION, REQUESTING THAT
ORANGE COUNTY PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES, DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENT.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Knoblock
9. Unfinished Business
None.
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10. New Business
10A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) TO
REPRESENT SAN CLEMENTE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Lois McNicoll opined that the City should not attend the League of California Annual Conference; suggested that the City create a Coastal League of Cities to better address the specific needs of the community.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Cabral as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier as the voting alternate to represent the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference October 18, 2024.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
Public Comment
Agenda Item 11D - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 REQUIRING LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE HOUSING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING DENSITY
BONUSES, AND REDUCING LOCAL CONTROL OF HOUSING BY GIVING
OVERSIGHT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION.
Lois McNicoll spoke in support of the letter of opposition to Assembly Bill (AB) 2560.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2024.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) ARTS AND CULTURE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2024. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2024.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2024. (4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2024. (5) PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2024. (6) HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024.
(7) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2024.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3068 THROUGH 3073 AND WARRANT NOS.
597545 THROUGH 597748, PAID ON
6-28-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,127,393.42
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3074 THROUGH 3075 AND WARRANT NOS.
597749 THROUGH 597904, PAID ON
7-5-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,332,970.62
(3) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO. 598028,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3076 THROUGH
3083 AND WARRANT NOS. 597905
THROUGH 598027, PAID ON 7-12-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,302,333.57
(4) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3084 THROUGH 3086 AND WARRANT NOS.
598029 THROUGH 598233, PAID ON
7-19-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,708,385.02
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $12,471,082.63
AYE:
NOE:
Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
None
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Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0 to approve:
WARRANT NO. 938 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 95117 THROUGH
95499, FOR THE PERIOD 6-10-24
THROUGH 6-23-24, PAID ON 6-28-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,917.17
WARRANT NO. 939 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 95500 THROUGH
95885, FOR THE PERIOD 6-24-24
THROUGH 7-7-24, PAID ON 7-12-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $589,545.83
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,162,463.00
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 REQUIRING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS TO
INCLUDE HOUSING PROVISIONS, INCLUDING DENSITY BONUSES, AND
REDUCING LOCAL CONTROL OF HOUSING BY GIVING OVERSIGHT TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24-121 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 (ALVAREZ) AND CAUSE THE DELIVERY OF SAID LETTER TO THE CHAIR OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 11E. CONSIDERATION TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2557 IMPACTING THE COSTS FOR PROVIDING CONTRACT
SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24-122 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2557 (ORTEGA) AND CAUSE THE DELIVERY OF SAID LETTER TO THE CHAIR OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11F. CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR CABRAL’S TRAVEL EXPENSES
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0 to authorize an expenditure of up to $550 related to Mayor Cabral's attendance at Senator Nguyen's California Surf Day event.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR FY 2025 ARTERIAL AND LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CIP PROJECT NOS.
15317 AND 15322, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,639,000,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-123, which will:
1. Find the FY 2025 Arterial and Local Street Improvement Program, CIP Project Nos. 15317 and 15322, 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 FY 2025 Arterial and Local Street Improvement Program, CIP Project Nos. 15317 and 15322, contract to ONYX Paving Company, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-44, by and between the City of San Clemente and ONYX Paving Company, Inc., providing for the FY 2025 Arterial and Local Street Improvement Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,639,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. 24-44 (Attachment 3).
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4. Approve a 10% construction contingency of $163,900 for this project.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
11H. RESPONSE TO 2023-2024 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT “E-BIKES FRIEND OR FOE”
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-124, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
RESPONSE TO FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE REPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY - ‘E-BIKES FRIEND OR FOE’.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute, and direct staff to submit a letter in response to the findings and recommendations noted in the Administrative Report dated August 6, 2024, and on file with the City Clerk, to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court by September 19, 2024 in substantially the same form as attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino commented on Councilmember Duncan being pulled over by the Orange County Sheriff's Department for a traffic violation and his related public records request.
13. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Knoblock requested that the Business Overlay Zone at Vista Hermosa be brought to Council for consideration as soon as it is ready.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
C. City Attorney
None.
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City Manager Hall announced that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. providing for the Existing Development Stormwater Compliance in the amount of $38,757.
2. JILK Heavy Construction providing for the Pier Steel Piles Cathodic Protection Improvements in the amount of $36,420.
3. AmeriNational Community Services providing the First Amendment Community Development Block Grant Rehabilitation Loan Program in the amount of $25,000.
4. Jacob Green and Associates, Inc providing for the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Program Support and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Administration in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
5. The Lew Edwards Group providing for Professional Consulting Services in relation to a resident survey in an amount not to exceed $49,000.
6. Kimley-Horn and Associates providing the First Amendment for Professional Traffic and Parking Assessment Review Services in an amount not to exceed $14,650.
7. Coating Specialists and Inspection Services providing for the Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating Project in the amount of $18,400.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:21 pm.. The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 20, 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