CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA Mayor Cabral
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
ouncilmember Knoblo
ouncilmember Loeffi
Councilmember Wu
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 Cabral on December 10, 2024 at 4:31 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Duncan*, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu** and Mayor Cabral *Councilmember Duncan left the dais at 5:38 p.m.
**Councilmember Wu took his seat at the dais at 5:47 p.m.
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 Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: Wu v. Bob Page, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01419457-CU-WM-CJC.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:06 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The business meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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INVOCATION
Senior Pastor Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember-elect Wu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ELECTION RESULTS, ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ELECTION
OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
A. 5, 25ZLTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, - ACT OF THE GENERAL UNGRAL ELECTION NED AN
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
DECLARING THE RESULTS, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
AYE: Duncan, Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral NOE: None
Councilmember Duncan's Farewell Message
Councilmember Duncan thanked the residents of San Clemente for the opportunity to serve the City of San Clemente for the past four years; recognized City Staff their efforts to enhance the community.
Councilmember Duncan left the dais at 5:38 p.m.
B. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE - NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
City Clerk Campagnolo administered the Oath of Allegiance to Councilmember-elect Rick Loeffler and presented him with a Certificate of Election.
City Clerk Campagnolo administered the Oath of Allegiance to Councilmember-elect Zhen Wu and presented him with a Certificate of Election.
Tyler Mosher, representing Supervisor Katrina Foley, presented Councilmembers Loeffler and Wu with Certificates of Recognition for their election to City Council of the City of San Clemente.
Councilmembers Loeffler and Wu took their seats at the dais.
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Recognition of Out-Going Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
-December 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier presented Mayor Cabral with a gavel in honor of his service to the City as Mayor from December 2023 - December 2024.
Coastal Animal Services Presentation
Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) General Manager Stinett with Animal Services Officer Moran presented adoptable dog "Kali" and adoptable kitten "Lucas" and spoke about other adoptable animals available at the shelter; encouraged the community to visit the shelter if they are looking to add a pet to their family.
C. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Mike Dollar, San Clemente, spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Allison Lusk Mauvezin, San Clemente, spoke in support of Councilmember Loeffler being appointed to Mayor.
Thor Johnson spoke in opposition to Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Following Councilmember comments, City Clerk Campagnolo opened the nominations for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Knoblock nominated himself for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier nominated himself for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Wu nominated Councilmember Loeffler for the office of Mayor.
There being no other nominations, City Clerk Campagnolo closed the nominations for the office of Mayor.
The City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Knoblock to the office of Mayor, CARRIED 4-1.
AYE: Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Enmeier
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Councilmember Knoblock was appointed to the office of Mayor.
City Clerk Campagnolo opened the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Cabral nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Knoblock nominated Councilmember Loeffler for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
There being no other nominations, City Clerk Campagnolo closed the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council voted on appointing Mayor Cabral to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Wu, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Councilmember Knoblock voting NOE
AYE: Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Enmeier, Knoblock and Wu
Council voted on appointing Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Knoblock voting NOE) AYE: Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Knoblock
Special Presentations
A. Presentation of City Tile to Jake Rahn, Finance Manager Administrative Services Director Brower presented a City Tile to Finance Manager Rahn in recognition of his 20-years of exemplary service to the City of San Clemente.
B. Presentation of Commendation - Cameron Cosgrove
Mayor Cabral presented a commendation to Cameron Cosgrove, in recognition of his advocacy efforts for coastal issues within San Clemente.
C. Presentation of Commendation - Bring Back Our Beaches Mayor Cabral presented a commendation to Bring Back our Beaches in recognition of their advocacy efforts concerning coastal erosion and sand replenishment.
Presentation of Commendation - Save our Beaches San Clemente Mayor Cabral presented a commendation to Save Our Beaches San Clemente in recognition of their advocacy efforts concerning sand replenishment
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and community education.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Recognized the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department for the Santa's Village by the Sea event held on December 7, 2024.
• Attended the CalCities meeting held on December 9, 2024, concerning Proposition 36 as it relates to enforcement.
Recognized Marine Safety Lifeguard Cruz Tester for his swift lifesaving action at the pier.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended Santa's Village by the Sea event on December 7, 2024. • Attended a meeting with the Coastal Cities Leadership Committee on November 21, 2024.
• Attended the Homeless Collaborative meeting in collaboration with faith-based organizations to address homelessness within San Clemente.
Mayor Cabral:
• Attended the Orange County Community Foundation 35th Anniversary Celebration on November 21, 2024.
• Attended the Orange County Realtors meeting; recognized Ed Molina for being selected as the President.
• Provided an update concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Panel and the need for federal action to remove nuclear waste from the site to a permanent storage facility.
Oral Communications (Part 1)
Gary Headrick, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Nancy Mcintyre, HOPE, spoke on the need for inclement weather solutions for San Clemente homeless.
Concerned Resident, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Suzanne Whitelaw, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Donna Vidrine, opined on the need for inclement weather solutions for San
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Clemente homeless.
Susan Ambrose, San Clemente, spoke on the upcoming King Tides on December 13-15, 2024. Distributed a flier concerning the same. A hard copy of the flier is on file with the City Clerk.
Michelle Brooks, commented on Wu v. Bob Page, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01419457-CU-WM-CJC.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) grants for sand placement on San Clemente beaches.
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: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell announced that the following action was taken in Closed Session:
Direction given; no reportable action concerning:
Case Name: Wu v. Bob Page, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01419457-CU-WM-CJC.
Staff Communications
None.
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Public Hearings
8A. CONSIDERATION OF FIVE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS FOR FIVE QUALIFIED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND
DETERMINING THE AGREEMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Cabral opened the Public Hearing.
Associate Planner Carillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Item 8A:
2024 Historic Property Preservation Agreements (HPPA)". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Larry Culbertson spoke in opposition to the agreement for 402 Pasadena Court due to not including 404 Pasadena Court, the adjoining parcel, that includes the historic gardens.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the agreement for 402 Pasadena Court
Larry Dunnwald, owner of 402 Pasadena Court, responded to comments made concerning his property.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Cabral closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0 to:
1. Determine each Historic Property Preservation Agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and are exempt from environmental review.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-192 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 24-195 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 143 AVENIDA GRANADA AND FINDING THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
3. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Contract No. C24-80, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 143 Avenida Granada.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24-193 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 24-197 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 161 WEST MARQUITA AND FINDING THE
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PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
5. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Contract No. C24-81, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 161 West
6. Adopt Resolution No. 24-194 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 24-273 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 AVENIDA SIERRA AND FINDING THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
7. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Contract No. C24-82, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 304 Avenida Sierra.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 24-195 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 24-390 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210 WEST MARIPOSA AND FINDING THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
9. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Contract No. C24-83, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 210 West Mariposa.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 24-196 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 24-468 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 402 PASADENA COURT AND FINDING THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
11. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Contract No. C24-84, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 402 Pasadena AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
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8B. ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORTS CONCERNING THE MITIGATION FEE ACT
Mayor Cabral opened the Public Hearing.
Finance Manager Rahn reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
There being no one 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. 24-197 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING, RECEIVING AND FILING THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S
ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORTS CONCERNING THE MITIGATION FEE ACT.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
8C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mayor Cabral opened the Public Hearing.
Community • Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Cabral closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 24-198, which will:
1. Approve and adopt the Substantial Amendment to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan acknowledging the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restroom project at the San Clemente Community Center, which utilizes Community Development Block Grant Funds.
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Substantial Amendment to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and execute related HUD contracts, agreements, forms, and certifications.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
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NOE: None
REORGANIZATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with support of the City Council considered Item 9A following Item 10C.
Unfinished Business
9A. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES BY
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the active landslide at Mariposa Bridge.
The City Council directed staff to schedule a City Council retreat in January or February 2025.
City Manager Hall discussed the possibility of City staff evaluating the feasibility of having a contract performance preference, similar to the local vendor preference.
10. New Business
10A. USE OF THE TITLE OF MAYOR ONCE THE TERM HAS ENDED
City Manager Hall reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Tony Rubolino commented on actions by former Councilmember Duncan in the previous election cycle as it relates to using the title of Mayor.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of a policy.
Concerned resident spoke on integrity of Councilmembers.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to direct staff to prepare a policy to be considered at the next meeting (January 14, 2025) including the following:
1. Appropriate use of Councilmember titles including Councilmember, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
2. Disclosure by Councilmembers/Mayor when speaking as a private citizen/not representing the City and/or the City Council in an official capacity.
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3. Prohibition of using or wearing the City Seal when not representing the City and/or the City Council in an official capacity.
4. With City Council discretion and determination of a violation of the policy to allow the Council to take action to censure and/or enforce forfeiture of the Councilmember's travel stipend.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Wu, to draft and implement an ethics policy for the City Council. This motion was withdrawn.
The original motion on the floor by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to prepare a policy to be considered at the next meeting (January 14, 2025) including the following:
1. Appropriate use of Councilmember titles including Councilmember, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
2. Disclosure by Councilmembers/Mayor when speaking as a private citizen/not representing the City and/or the City Council in an official capacity.
3. Prohibition of using or wearing the City Seal when not representing the City and/or the City Council in an official capacity.
4. With City Council discretion and determination of a violation of the policy to allow the Council to take action to censure and/or enforce forfeiture of the Councilmember's travel stipend.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
10B. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.62.020(A)(4) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCLUDE PASSENGER AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES
AND OTHER FORMS OF ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1787 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.62 OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE PASSENGER TRANSPORT
AGE RESTRICTIONS AND UPDATING DEFINITIONS FOR ELECTRIC
BICYCLES AND OTHER FORMS OF ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION AND
FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. With the amendment to Ordinance 1787 Section 3. Code Amendment subsection N. shall read as follows:
N. "Seat" shall mean a device manufactured, designed, and points of contact that support an operator or rider in a sitting position on the mean a device, or devices, manufactured, designed, and
factory-installed/appropriately-installed on a vehicle, for the purpose of providing points of contact that support each rider in a sitting position, including toot pegs, separate from the operator's seat such that each person operating or riding on the vehicle are seated on a device to allow for their individual occupancy with individual foot support.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
10C. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING PICKLEBALL & TENNIS COURT
OPERATIONS AT SAN GORGONIO PARK AND FINDING THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Denise Manok spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio Park.
Kevin Manok spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio Park.
Amanda Q spoke in support of the City discontinuing pickleball at San Gorgonio Park.
Susan Ambrose, read a statement on behalf of Olga Reznik, a resident on Via San Gorgonio, in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio.
Belinda Hodge, San Clemente, spoke in support of the community's continued use of park amenities including pickleball.
Norina Cappidona, San Clemente, spoke in support of extending evening and weekend hours for pickleball play at San Gorgonio Park.
Anita Luck, San Clemente, spoke in support of extending weekend pickleball hours at San Gorgonio Park
Patricia Wines, , San Clemente, spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio Park.
Janet Goode, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio
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Park.
Pickleball Fun, San Clemente, spoke in support of extending pickleball hours at San Gorgonio Park.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio Laura McCorvey, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to pickleball at San Gorgonio Park; urged Council to consider converting pickleball courts to tennis courts at San Gorgonio Park.
Kevin Paugh, San Clemente, spoke in support of adding weekend hours to allow pickleball to be played at San Gorgonio Park.
Concerned Resident, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE), to close the pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park effective immediately.
AYE: Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Enmeier
The City Council directed staff to evaluate the feasibility of building four pickleball courts by the freeway at San Gorgonio Park as part of the Capital Improvement Project program.
Meeting Recess
The meeting recessed at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:14 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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11. Consent Calendar
Items 11D and 11E were removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
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Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2024.
(2) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.
(3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2024. (4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024. (5) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
(6) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2024.
(7) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2024.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3145 THROUGH 3150 AND WARRANT NOS.
600823 THROUGH 600970, PAID ON
11-15-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,228,489.14
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,228,489.14
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to approve:
WARRANT NO. 958, AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 98737 THROUGH
99056, FOR THE PERIOD 10-28-24
THROUGH 11-10-24, PAID ON 11-15-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $505,408.19
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $505,408.19
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
11F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1785 (SECOND READING) - AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 8.48.070, 8.48.090, 12.34.020 AND 12.34.040
RELATED TO AMPLIFIED SOUND AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1785 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 8.48.070, 8.48.090, 12.34.020 AND 12.34.040 RELATING
TO REQUIRING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO ALLOW AMPLIFIED SOUND
IN PUBLIC SPACES AND MAKING RELATED MINOR
CLARIFICATIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS AND NOISE
REQUIREMENTS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - NORTH BEACH EMERGENCY SAND
PLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 14901
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-199, which will:
1. Accept the North Beach Emergency Sand Placement Project, Project No. 14901, from the contractor, GCI Construction, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed North Beach Emergency Sand Placement Project.
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,
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GCI Construction, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AWARD - ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEL
MAR ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-200, which will:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineers, Inc. for engineering support services for the Del Mar Electrical Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. 19807.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24- 85, by and between the City of San Clemente and Pacific Advanced Civil Engineers, Inc., providing for the Del Mar Electrical Rehabilitation Project, in an amount not to exceed $89,940.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
111. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2025 AS-NEEDED STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-201, which will:
1. Find the FY 2025 As-Needed Street Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 15318, 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 As-Needed Street Improvement Program, contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-86, by and between the City of San Clemente and Hardy & Harper, Inc., providing for the FY 2025 As-Needed Street Improvement Program, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C24-86 (Attachment 3).
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AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-202, which will:
1. Award a Commercial Services Agreement to Cox Business for Telecommunication Services.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-87, by and between the City of San Clemente and Cox Business, providing for Telecommunication Services, in an amount not to exceed $85,659 per year.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
11K. CONTRACT AWARD - CIVICREC RECREATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,
AND CONSIDERATION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-203, which will:
1. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under City Policy 201-2-1.
2. Award a Professional Services Agreement and approve a Master Services Agreement with Civic Plus, Inc. for the CivicRec Recreation Management System.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-88, by and between the City of San Clemente and Civic Plus, Inc., providing for the CivicRec Recreation Management System, in an amount not to exceed $141,863 over a three-year term.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
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11L. CONTRACT AWARD - CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP TRACK AT RICHARD T.
STEED MEMORIAL PARK AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-204, which will:
1. Find the construction of an asphalt pump track is consistent with the Richard T. Steed Memorial Park Master Plan and is consistent with the environmental findings established in the IS/MND previously certified by
2. Award a piggy-back contract to American Ramp Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the City of Moreno Valley's competitive formal bidding process, for the construction of the pump track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, in an amount not to exceed $605,500.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24- 89, a piggy-back contract, by and between the City of San Clemente and American Ramp Company, Inc., providing for the construction of the pump track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, in an amount not to exceed $605,500 in a form substantially similar to the contract awarded by the City of Moreno Valley.
4. Approve a 5% project contingency of $30,275.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
11M. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - LAND LEASE WITH MODIFIED OPTIONS FOR THE CITY OWNED LAND LOCATED ADJACENT AND TO THE NORTH OF 92 AVENIDA LA PATA (APN 678-164-01)
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-205, which will:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Land Lease (Contract No. C14-49) between the City of San Clemente and Gratitude Garden Preschool, provided as Attachment 1, Exhibit A of the Administrative Report dated December 10, 2024, for the lease of the unimproved land located adjacent and to the north of 92 Avenida La Pata, (APN 678-164-01).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C14-49, by and between the City of San Clemente and Gratitude Garden Preschool, for the lease of the unimproved land located adjacent and to the north of 92 Avenida La Pata, (APN 678-164-01).
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AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1783 (SECOND READING) - VESTING AUTHORITY
IN THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT THE CITY CLERK POSITION
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Wu voting NOE), to adopt Ordinance No. 1783 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
2.10.010 AND 2.08.090, VESTING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT THE CITY CLERK.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
NOE: Wu
11E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1784 (SECOND READING) - APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA24-193 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.26 OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING SECTION 17.32.030 RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.36.020 COMMERCIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.40.030 MIXED-USE ZONE USES, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.56.090 HOUSING OVERLAY TO ADD CERTAIN SITES
PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT; AND FINDING THAT THE ZONING
AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER THE COMMUNITY PLAN
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183, 15060(C) AND 15061(B)(3) Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, FAILED 2-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, Councilmember Loeffler and Mayor Cabral voting NOE) to introduce and conduct a first reading of amended Ordinance No. 1784 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA24-193 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.26 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING SECTION 17.32.030 RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION
17.36.020 COMMERCIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.40.030 MIXED-USE ZONE USES, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.56.090 HOUSING
OVERLAY TO ADD CERTAIN SITES PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IN THE
HOUSING ELEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT; AND
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FINDING THAT THE ZONING AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
THE COMMUNITY PLAN EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183, 15060(C) AND 15061 (B)(3); with removal of note 25 on page 41 of Exhibit A and note 33 on page 51 of Exhibit A.
AYE: Knoblock and Wu
NOE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Cabral
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1784 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA24-193 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.26 OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING SECTION 17.32.030 RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.36.020 COMMERCIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.40.030 MIXED-USE ZONE USES, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.56.090 HOUSING OVERLAY TO ADD CERTAIN SITES
PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT; AND FINDING THAT THE ZONING
AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER THE COMMUNITY PLAN
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3
AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183, 15060(C) AND 15061 (B)(3).
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino spoke on comments made during the appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore earlier in the meeting.
13. Future Agenda Items
Municipal Code Review Concerning Sober Living Homes
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Knoblock and Councilmember Loeffler, agendized evaluation of the Costa Mesa City Municipal Code as it relates to sober living homes and distancing between facilities.
City Employee Recognition Process
Councilmember Loeffler requested that the City consider a process to recognize employees in their personnel files. The City Manager Hall will provide a memo to the City Council with an update on the process to recognize city staff and public safety employees.
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14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
Councilmember Knoblock requested that the City Manager provide an update to the City Council concerning the status of the "lifetime golf pass" for City Councilmembers in recognition of their service to the City.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
(1) VACANCIES ON THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
The City Council determined to take no immediate action and advertise and interview for the vacancies when the City Council interviews candidates for all Commission and Committee vacancies in June.
The City Council requested that at the Council retreat, staff time as it relates to Commissions and Committees be evaluated to determine if any modifications to City Commissions and Committees need to be made. (2) UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO REGIONAL COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS AND APPOINT CITY COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES TO EACH CITY COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the updated appointments to various regional committees, commissions and boards.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-206 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, with the direction that Councilmember Cabral, be named as the director for the Orange County Fire Authority.
3. Approve the appointments of City Council representatives to each City Commission and Committee.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
A full list of appointments is on the following page:
2025 COUNCIL APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES
TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Committee/Commission/Board Location Meeting Representatives) Compensation Date(s)
Capistrano Unified School District Enmeier/ Wu (Alt.) No Liaison Committee
Coastal Animal Services Authority Animal 3d Monday, Enmeier/Loeffler (Alt.) No (CASA) Shelter 5:30 p.m.
San Bi-monthly
Clemente
Community Engagement Panel Varies Quarterly Cabral/Enmeier (Alt.) No (dates vary)
Conservancy (Elected/Appointed Knoblock No
Representative to Friends of the
Reserve Commission) The City's "At Large"
position is vacant.
The Talega HOA
Representative is
aurie Gooch (ter
xpires June 30, 2020
The At-Large and
Talega Representative
eports to Council with
egard to the Friends
inactivity.
Chamber of Commerce - Economic City Hall As Set Loeffler/Knoblock (Alt). No Development Rooference
Note: The Mayor will
continue to attend
ribbon-cutting
ceremonies.
Downtown Business Association - As set CabralNu (Alt). No Economic Development
Emergency Operational Area Council Mayor and Mayor Pro No (Orange County) Tem
Fire Authority (Orange County) OCFA 4th Thursday Cabral Yes ($100 per Boardroom, 1 of every
Fire Authority other month maximum of $300
Road, Irvine at 6:30 p.m. ber month.
Special notes: This
appointment must
be made by
resolution.
Alternates were
discontinued in
2015.
Historic Preservation Ad Hoc TBD TBD Enmeier/Loeffler (Alt.) No Committee
Insurance Authority (California Joint La Palma Knoblock/Hall Yes, $100 per Powers Insurance Authority) Wednesday, year.
4:30 p.m.
Investment Advisory Committee Ocean View Quarterly, Cabral Conf. Room 6:00 p.m.
Last Monday
of the month
Legislative Delegate Program - Mayor and Mayor Pro No
Representative to Senate District 36 Tem
Legislative Delegate Program Mayor and Mayor Pro No
Representative to 74th Assembly Tem
District
Library Task Force (Orange County) Tustin Library Quarterly, 4tr Loeffler No Thursday,
4:00 p.m.
Mayors (South Orange County Rotating Mayor No
Association of Mayors) Cities Thursday.
7:30 a.m.
U.S. Marine Corps Liaison Cabral No
MWDOC Interaction of Elected Knoblock/Wu (Alt.) No
Officials
Nine South County Water Agencies Moulton No regular Knoblock/Wu (Alt.) No (This is the name of a group that Niguel Water meetings, consists of nine South Orange County District Office but usually water agencies). held at noon
Wednesdays
(such as the
fourth
Wednesday
of the
month.
SCAG General Assembly Annual Knoblock/Cabral No
Meeting in
May
Social Service/Community Service Enmeier No
Budget Committee
South Orange County Watershed Wu/Rebensdorf (Alt.) No
Management Area Executive
Committee
Vector District 3rd Knoblock (term expires Yes ($100 per (Orange County Mosquito and Vector Office, Thursday, December 2026) month Control Board) Grave 3:00 p.m.
Wall of Recognition Loeffler No
2025 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED
REPRESENTATIVES TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
Commission/Committee Location Meeting Representative
Date and
Time(s)
Council 2nd Tuesday of Enmeier
Beaches, Parks and Chambers even months;
Recreation Commission
6pm
Planning Commission Council 1st and 3rd NIA (City Attorney Chambers Wednesday, is the liaison)
6pm
Arts and Culture Committee Council 4" Monday of Wu
Chambers odd months;
5pm
Coastal Advisory Committee Council 3rd Thursday
Enmeier/Knoblock
Chambers every other
month
(January,
March, etc.);
4pm
Investment Advisory Committee Community Last Monday Cabral Conference of the month
Room, First following the
Floor quarter end,
5:30pm
Council 18t Thursday,
Golf Course Committee Chambers quarterly (May, Cabral
August,
November,
February 6pm
Human Affairs Committee Community 4ih Tuesday of
Enmeier/Loeffler
Conference every Month,
Room 3pm
Public Safety Committee Community Fourth Tuesday Loeffler Conference of every month,
Room 3pm
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C. City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
Contracts Executed under the City Managers Signature Authority City Manager Hall reported that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc., providing for Historic Preservation Consulting in the amount of $60,000.
2. Sancon Technologies, Inc., providing for the SSMH -13090 and SSMH-13091 Sewer Manhole Repair in the amount of $28,100.
3. P.A. & Associates, Inc., providing for Storm Drain Gravity Main SWGM-16135 in the amount of $23,950.
4. Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Science Consultants providing for the Prima Deschecha Canada Channel Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista $42,376.
5. BKF Engineers providing for the Cascadita Canyon FEMA LOMR Project in the amount of $16,000.
6. LGC Geotechnical, Inc., providing for the First Amendment to the Columbo Slope Inclinometer/Geotechnical Investigation in the amount of $47,750 (an increase of $4,750).
7. TAIT & Associates, Inc., providing for the Calle Pueblo Sidewalk Improvements in the amount of $48,060.
8. Diamond Construction & Design providing for Old City Hall Slope and Parking Lot Winterization in the amount of $55,610.
9. Diamond Construction & Design providing for 36" HDPE Strom Drain Outlet Extension North of Pier in the amount of $44,196.
10. Terrain Integration, Inc., providing for the Landscape Architectural Services for Riviera Beach Access in the amount of $22,400.
11. Friendship Shelter providing for the Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $54,000.
12. Kelsoe and Associates, Inc., providing for the Prima Deshecha Channel Wall
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Stabilization at Grade Vista Surveying in the amount of $20,400.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on January 14, 2025. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. The Business Meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Cabral
NOE: None
MAYOR of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California