CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
City Council San Clemente, California
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA
Mayor Knoblock
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
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.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Knoblock on January 14, 2025 at 5:48 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campaginolo, City Clerk: Megan Jimenez, Deputy City
CLOSED SESSION
None.
BUSINESS MEETING
INVOCATION
Desiree Sarnowski, Communications Specialist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Loeffler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
None.
2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Met with Congressman Levin on January 10, 2025 regarding concerns with the Mariposa Bridge and adjacent slope failure/mitigation and the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) and the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
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• Attended the Tri-Chamber mixer at MetroLux Theatres in San Clemente on January 9, 2025.
• Attended ribbon cuttings for Mathnasium and Primrose Boutique on January 10, 2025
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel meeting to establish the 2025 meeting schedule and set priorities related to long-term storage and related legislation. • Announced that the City will hold a reception for the new Base Commander at Camp Pendleton in the near future.
• Attended an event at the historic Governor's Mansion on Camp Pendleton. • Announced that the Investment Advisory Committee is working towards establishing a 115 trust to address the pension liability. • Commented on the sand movement on San Clemente beaches and the ongoing study of sand movement.
• Met with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on January 13, 2025 concerning the Sand Replenishment Project.
• Announced that University of California, Irvine, graduate students will be collaborating with the City to evaluate the best locations to get sand and most cost-effective methods for transporting sand to the City.
Councilmember Wu:
• Walked San Clemente beaches to observe the current conditions. • Met with Congressman Levin on January 10, 2025 and urged the Congressman to continue to seek financial resources to benefit San Clemente and continue to work on the removal of nuclear waste from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended Christmas Nights at Casa Romantica on December 12, 2024. • Attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Christmas party on December 12, 2024.
• Attended the 5th night of Hanukkah at the pier on December 29, 2024.
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• Met Joseph Alexander, Holocaust survivor, who spoke at the High School on January 14, 2025.
Announced his appointment as Vice Chair for the Cal Cities Coastal Leadership Group.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Met with Congressman Levin on January 10, 2025 concerning issues related to illegal immigration.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Linda Williams, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding trees in Verde Park
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Ballot Integrity". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Naomi Bailey, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to the closure of pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park; urged the City Council to allow pickleball lessons to be held at San Gorgonio Park.
Kevin Paugh, San Clemente, opposition to the closure of pickleball courts at San Gorgonio Park; urged the City to build additional pickleball courts.
Reva Buck spoke on communication from the homeowners on Calle Felicidad concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's failure to respond to set a date to address trees exceeding the height restrictions; urged the City Council to take additional action.
Paul Buck spoke on communication from the homeowners on Calle Felicidad concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's failure to respond to set a date to address trees exceeding the height restrictions; urged the City Council to take additional action.
Paul Lefcourt, San Clemente, spoke on communication from the homeowners on Calle Felicidad concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's failure to respond to set a date to address trees exceeding the height restrictions; urged the City Council to take additional action.
Eric Fermin, San Clemente, spoke on communication from the homeowners on Calle Felicidad concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's failure to respond to set a date to address trees exceeding the height restrictions; urged the City Council to take additional action.
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Joe Wilson, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning current conditions of San Clemente beaches. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Suzie Whitelaw, Save Our Beaches San Clemente, opined that sand placement on the beaches is an efficient method to protect the railway; encouraged the community to attend the Save Our Beaches San Clemente event at the San Clemente Community Center on January 27, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Suzi Lantz, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, announced the upcoming community affairs meeting on January 29, 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the VIP Lounge at the San Clemente Outlets.
Ruth, San Clemente, displayed a photograph showing a panga boat on a San Clemente Beach; commented on pickleball players playing on the tennis courts at San Gorgonio Park. A hard copy of the photograph is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay commented on the City utilizing goats to clear brush on City owned parcels.
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
None.
7. Staff Communications
A. CASA ROMANTICA
Deputy Public Works Director Ryan narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding an update to repairs at Casa Romantica and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Meeting Recessed
The meeting was recessed at 6:48 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING USE OF THE
TITLES OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ONCE THE TERMS HAVE
CONCLUDED AND USE OF THE CITY SEAL FOR OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS ONLY
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the City Council initiated Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Kathy Ward, San Clemente, commented on the ethics of the proposed policy; urged the City Council to take action to reduce confusion in the community as it relates to use of the title of mayor.
Amanda Q commented on ballot integrity and actions taken by former City Councilmember Duncan.
Tom Streeter commented on the ability of Councilmembers to express their opinions concerning items of importance to the City.
Tony Rubolino spoke in support of the proposed policy; commented on actions by former Councilmember Duncan.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, to adopt Policy 1201-14: "Use of Titled after the Term has Concluded and Use of City Seal for Official City Business."
Substitute motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Policy 1201-14: "Use of Titles after the Term has Concluded and Use of City Seal for Official City Business Only" with the removal of section 3.1.5 from the policy and modification to the language in section 3.1.2 to read as follows: "The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and Councilmembers speaking as private citizens at a public meeting or in any public setting shall not represent that they are speaking on behalf of the City unless authorized to do so.
The prohibition of this section shall not prevent anyone speaking in public from accurately communicating any title which has been properly bestowed upon them."
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10B. RESIDENT PARKING PROGRAM - MAX BERG PLAZA PARK
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on available parking in the area surrounding Max Berg Plaza Park; spoke in support of maintaining the current parking restrictions.
San Clemente Police Services Captain Christian responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated January 14, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
REVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDING HOUSES, RESIDENTIAL
CARE FACILITIES, AND SOBER LIVING HOMES
Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries. A map was displayed showing where boarding houses are allowed in San Clemente during the presentation and a hard copy of the map is on file with the City Clerk.
Sarah Schneider commented on the operation of sober living homes.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated January 14, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND A ZONING AMENDMENT TO THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT,
WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH GATEWAY SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN DESIGN GOALS OF THE
GENERAL PLAN; ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING; AND MAKING A RELATED
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Community Development Director Atamain narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Initiation of Gateway Overlay" and responded to City Council inquiries.
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Kathy Ward, San Clemente, commented on gateways throughout the City; opined that specific lots should be identified in each gateway area.
Don Hickman, San Clemente, commented on potential impacts of rooftop decks on nearby neighborhoods.
Amanda Q spoke in opposition to the initiation of a gateway overlay.
During the course of discussion, the City Council expressed interest in also adding incentives for developments in under-utilized or under-developed areas of the City.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-02, which will:
1. Initiate an amendment to the General Plan and the San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC) Title 17, Zoning ("Zoning Ordinance"), in a similar form and substance to Attachment 3, to establish a Gateway Overlay District, which would establish gateway specific development standards to encourage development that supports the economic development and urban design goals of the General Plan.
2. Accept grant revenues in the amount of $150,000 to Account No. 001-000- 33446 (Coastal Grant Revenue).
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 to Account No. 001- 433-43890 (other contractual services) to cover the costs for staff and legal counsel review, and processing of required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
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NOE: None
10E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING THE UTILITY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BOX ART PROGRAM AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Consideration of Re-Establishing the Utility Box Art Program" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-03, which will:
1. Determine that the program is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under 14 CCR Section 15301 (Class 1:
Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve the re-establishment of the Utility Box Street Art program as described in Exhibit A to the Resolution with the removal of the age restriction for artists and require parental consent for participation of minors in the program.
3. Authorize the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, in coordination with the Arts and Culture Committee, to begin Phase 1 and secure funding sources for future phases as resources become available.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0,to:
APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
(1)
DECEMBER 10, 2024.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Votion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2024
(2) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2024.
(3) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 2024.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
600971 THROUGH 601147; PAID ON
11-22-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $931,658.37
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3151 THROUGH 3156 AND WARRANT NOS.
601148 THROUGH 601276, PAID ON
11-29-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,551,670.72
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3157 THROUGH 3158 AND WARRANT NOS.
601277 THROUGH 601370, PAID ON
12-6-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,852,324.53
(4) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3159 THROUGH 3164 AND WARRANT NOS.
601371 THROUGH 601568, PAID ON
12-13-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,473,960.44
(5) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
601569 THROUGH 601773, PAID ON
12-20-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,580,485.73
(6) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3165 THROUGH 3173 AND WARRANT NOS.
601774 THROUGH 601859, PAID ON
12-27-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,562,836.76
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $15,952.936.55
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 959 THROUGH 961,
AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 99057
THROUGH 99392, FOR THE PERIOD
11-11-24 THROUGH 11-24-24, PAID $524,618.48
ON 11-29-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 962 AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 99393
THROUGH 99720, FOR THE PERIOD 11-25-24
THROUGH 12-8-24, PAID ON 12-13-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $698,394.33
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 963 THROUGH 964,
AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 99721
THROUGH 100040, FOR THE PERIOD
12-9-24 THROUGH 12-22-24, PAID
ON 12-27-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $528,978.65
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,751,991.46
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1787 (SECOND READING) - PASSENGER AGE
RESTRICTIONS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER FORMS OF
ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-04 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS
PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM -
CRACK FILLING
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-05, which will:
1. Accept the Pavement Preservation Program - Crack Filling, CIP Project No. 25304, from the contractor, Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Pavement Preservation Program - Crack Filling.
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, Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RESERVOIR NO. 4 EXTERIOR COATING Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-06, which will:
1. Accept the Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating, CIP Project No. 23404, from the contractor, United Field Corporation.
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2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating.
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, United Field Corporation.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AWARD - SIDEWALK TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL AND
ASSESSMENT SERVICES, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-07, which will:
1. Find the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment, Project No. 25305, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a contract to Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc., dba Precision Concrete Cutting, as the responsible and responsive bidder for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment, Maintenance Services Contract.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-01, by and between the City of San Clemente and Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc., dba Precision Concrete Cutting, providing for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal and Assessment, Maintenance Services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-01 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 11l. CONTRACT AWARD - CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
PICO/PRESIDIO DIP REPLACEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-08, which will:
1. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to PDM Consulting, Inc. for construction inspection services for the Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement, CIP Project No. 13411.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 02, by and between the City of San Clemente and PDM Consulting, Inc., providing for construction inspection services for the Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $109,620.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11J. CONTRACT AWARD - SAN GORGONIO PARK PLAYGROUND SUBSTRATE SURFACE REPLACEMENT, APPROVING A 10% PROJECT CONTINGENCY, ACCEPTING A $20,000 DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF SAN
CLEMENTE BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-09, which will:
1. Find the San Gorgonio Park Playground Substrate Surface Replacement roject to be categorically exempt trom the Calitornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR sectior 15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a contract to Robertson Industries, Inc., as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for all items listed in the scope of work.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-03, by and between the City of San Clemente and Robertson Industries, Inc., providing for the removal and replacement of the San Gorgonio Park Playground Substrate Surfacing, in an amount not to exceed $144,595.
4. Approve a 10% construction contingency of $14,495 for this Project.
5. Accept a $20,000 donation from the Friends of San Clemente Beaches,
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Parks & Recreation Foundation for this Project.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11K. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE
FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
OF SYNTHETIC TURF FOR THE VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK
ARTIFICIAL SOCCER FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-10, which will:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15301).
2. Authorize an exemption to the formal competitive bidding requirements under Section XI.A.1.4.3(b) of City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1.
3. Award an agreement for the purchase of RootZone 3DM to AstroTurf Corporation for synthetic turf for the soccer fields at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 04, by and between the City of San Clemente and AstroTurf Corporation, providing for the purchase of RootZone 3DM synthetic turf, under the same terms and conditions of Sourcewell contract No. 031622-AST, in an amount not to exceed $932,294.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS, AWARDING A PIGGYBACK
CONTRACT FOR AN ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT TO MICROSOFT ING. FOR MICROSOFT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-11, which will:
1. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under Section XI.A. 1.4.3 of City Policy 201-2-1.
2. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a piggyback agreement for the purchase of the Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement from Dell Marketing, L.P. under terms and conditions substantially similar to Attachment 3 - Riverside Agreement No. ITARC-00934 for the Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement in an amount not to exceed $187,847 per year over a three-year term.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 05, by and between the City of San Clemente and Dell Marketing, L.P., providing for the Microsoft Enterprise License, in an amount not to exceed $187,847 per-year for a three-year term in a form substantially similar to Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated January 14, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11M. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A SOLE SOURCE
EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS, AWARDING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-12, which will:
1. Declare a I sole source exemption to the formal solicitation process under Section XI.A. 1.7 of City Policy 201-2-1 for the Eden Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
2. Award an agreement to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for ongoing maintenance and support of the Eden ERP system for two years effective January 1, 2025.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-
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06, by and between the City of San Clemente and Tyler Technologies, Inc., for ongoing maintenance and support of the Eden Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, in an amount not to exceed $141,040 for a two-year period.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Karen Newe, Broadmoor Homeowners Association, commented on concerns raised earlier in the evening by homeowners on Calle Felicidad regarding trees that exceed the height restrictions in the Broadmoor Community.
Tony Rubolino spoke on the incoming presidential administration.
13. Future Agenda Items
Shared Parking Standards
Councilmember Wu suggested that the Council direct Staff to develop shared parking guidelines for future development projects that are better aligned with the conditions in San Clemente. This request was withdrawn by Councilmember Wu.
Broadmoor Homeowners Association
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock, agendized an update concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association failure to enforce certain covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) for March 2025.
After-School Program at Max Berg Plaza Park
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Councilmember Cabral, agendized consideration of evaluating the after-school program policy at Max Berg Plaza Park.
Parking Permit Program for Residents
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Knoblock, agendized consideration of a parking permit program for residents. Councilmember Loeffler will provide a report to the City Council.
"Sanctuary State" Lawsuit
Mayor Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Councilmember Cabral, agendized for the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting, a Closed Session and Open Session discussion concerning the possibility of joining the City of Huntington Beach's lawsuit in opposition to SB 54 "Sanctuary State Law" against the State of California.
Pickleball at San Gorgonio Park Councilmember Cabral requested a report at the February 13, 2025 City Council
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 retreat providing an update on the feasibility of pickleball courts next to the freeway at San Gorgonio Park.
City Council Requested Updates
The City Council requested that City Manager Hall provide memos to the City Council concerning 1) Status of dogs on the beach and 2) Verde Park and Marblehead Homeowners Association trees.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
C. City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that the following contracts were executed under his signature authority:
1. Community Counterparts Services Corp., providing for Professional Planning Consulting Services, in the amount of $60,000.
2. Sancon Technologies, Inc., providing for 216 Avenida La Cuesta Sewer Line Rehabilitation, in the amount of $58,760.
3. Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, providing for SSGM-13540 and SSGM-13548 Sanitary Sewer Line, in the amount of $49,980.
4. Digital Mapping Incorporated, providing for Aerial Data Collection, in the amount of $47,393.01.
5. Amendment No. 2 with Eckersall, LLC., providing for Geographic Information System (GIS), in the amount of $60,000 (an increase of $11,000).
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025
City Council
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. in memory of Coastal Animal Services (CASA) Animal Control Officer Dana Friedman, Orange County Fire Authority Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner and the victims of the Los Angeles area fires. The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 4, 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: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
MAYOR of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California