CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
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4:30 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Knoblock
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting layor Pro Tem Enmeie
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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 Knoblock on February 4, 2025 at 4:30 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 Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: City of San Clemente v. Alfie Shahid, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01381591-CU-MC-CJC.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. The State of California, et al.
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No.:
8:25-cv-00026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Closed Session concluded at 5:24 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The business meeting reconvened at 5:31 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Mayor Knoblock gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Loeffler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. Friends of the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation Presentation of Pump Track Donation
Councilmember Loeffler disclosed that he is a non-compensated member of the Friends of the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Michael Greenwald, on behalf of the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, presented the City with a $100,000 donation for the pump track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park.
B. Presentation of Commendations for Lifesaving Rescue at T-Street Beach on December 25, 2024
Marine Safety Chief Mellott, along with the City Council presented commendations to: Olivier Eustache, Randy Cummings, Nathan Vandergast, Luke Overin, Daniel Richens, David Economos, Ellis Avery, Sean Garvey, Hayden Paul, lan Burton, Greg Bradshaw, Makenzie Snyder, John Rowlands, Nate Williams, Kyle Plonski and Bella Mouzakis (Kade Matson, Sawyer Lindblad were recognized, but were not in attendance at the meeting) in recognition of their heroic lifesaving efforts performed at T-Street Beach on December 25, 2024.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu
• Attended Association of California Cities - Orange County Division training session.
• Attended the League of California Cities conference training session for new councilmembers.
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); selected to participate in a Policy Committee on Transportation. • Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regional transportation committee meeting.
• Met with City department directors.
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• Met with residents to address concerns within the city.
Councilmember Loeffler
• Attended the January 18, 2025 community volunteer brush clearing event. • Attended the Cal Cities Informational Fire Insurance Working Group meeting on January 27, 2025.
• Attended a meeting for Save our Beaches San Clemente concerning placing a citizen initiated tax measure on the ballot.
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting held on January 29, 2025, concerning the proposed Doheny Desalination Project.
• Attended ribbon cuttings for new businesses in San Clemente including Edward Jones, San Clemente Dental Group, Foundation Pilates and Krazy Kooters.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
• Attended the January 18, 2025 and February 1, 2025, community volunteer brush clearing events.
Councilmember Cabral
• Announced that he was sworn in as a new board member for the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on January 23, 2025.
• Announced that the Orange County Fire Authority, in collaboration with South County Cities, will be holding a community forum to address fire preparedness; details for the community forum will be forthcoming. • San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Community Engagement Panel wrote a letter to Energy Secretary Wright congratulating him on his appointment and expressed a desire to work collaboratively on the decommissioning of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and long-term storage solutions for nuclear waste.
• Attended a conference at University of California, Irvine, concerning California's energy demands.
• Announced that San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) decommission is proceeding on schedule.
• The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Community Engagement Panel will hold meetings concerning long-term storage and other relevant issues in early 2025.
• Announced that the City, in collaboration with Heritage San Clemente, will hold a dinner on February 19, 2025 to honor the City's adopted Marine Unit 2nd Battalion 1st Marines in advance of their deployment. • Reviewed action taken at the Orange County Transportation Authority meeting, San Clemente representatives advocated for sand placement on San Clemente beaches and plans for repairs for the Mariposa Bridge.
Displayed a PowerPoint presentation from the meeting and will place the PowerPoint on the City's website. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
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• Reported that the Investment Advisory Committee is evaluating a 115 Trust and recommended that the City Council invite City Treasurer Smith to present at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Announced that he attended the Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2025.
Mayor Knoblock
• Attended a meeting for Save our Beaches San Clemente concerning placing a citizen initiated tax measure on the ballot.
Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting held on January 29, 2025, concerning the proposed Doheny Desalination Project.
• Attended the January 18, 2025 and February 1, 2025 community volunteer brush clearing events.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Louise Herbert, San Clemente, urged the City Council to eliminate Oral Communications Part 2 from the agenda.
4. 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
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
No reportable action concerning:
Case Name: City of San Clemente v. Alfie Shahid, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01381591-CU-MC-CJC.
No reportable action concerning:
Case Name: City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. The State of California, et al.
United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No.:
8:25-cv-00026.
Staff Communications
City Clerk Campagnolo announced that the City will begin accepting applications for the Leadership Program on February 5, 2025.
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8. Public Hearings
8A. BILLING FOR 2024 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Knoblock 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 Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-13, which will:
1. Waive the City's notification costs for the compliant property owners.
2. Approve the Weed Abatement Report.
3. Authorize the Weed Abatement Contract Administrator to bill the amounts indicated in the report to the appropriate property owners.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8B. APPEAL HEARING - DETERMINATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DENIAL OF AN EXTENSION OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE 2025 CHRIST
LUTHERAN CHURCH NORTH BEACH CHURCH SERVICES
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in support of an exception to San Clemente Municipal Code 12.34 to allow weekly church services held at North Beach:
Donna Vidrine
Don Levy
Louise Nielsen
James Ferguson
Anneke Gambina
Mikael Judalu
Richard Meyers
Jackie Franke
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Fr. Patrick Crerar
Pastor Richard Ajer
Sumter Inglish
Warren Vidrine
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the appeal to allow weekly church services held at North Beach:
Mike Kay
Sahl Martin
. There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to grant the appeal and determine that an exemption to San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 12.34 is warranted, with the stipulation that the special event permit will be subject to any future action or ordinance(s) regulating activities on beaches.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed at 7:03 p.m. and reconvened at 7:09 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING LITIGATION AGAINST THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, THE GOVERNOR AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CHALLENGING SB 54, WAIVING CONFLICTS WITH THE PLAINTIFFS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND HIRING LITIGATION COUNSEL
City Manager Hall reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in support of initiating litigation on behalf of the City and the City Council to challenge SB 54:
Lisa H.
Larry Culbertson
Amanda Quintanilla
Tony Rubolino
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The following individuals spoke in opposition of initiating litigation on behalf of the City and the City Council to challenge SB 54:
Rosa Mendoza
Jenifer Massey
Jackie Dooley
Florence Lentz
Bri Conlon
Malani Yabsley
Anthony Vela
Louise Herbert
Angela Watts
Cheryl Kelly
Linda More
Mea Marvin
Warren Vidrine
Petti Van Rekom
Erin Maloney
Miranda Arzola
Sharon Jones
Stephen Jones
Amy Bean
Alexis D
Alisa Flint
Catherine Hall
Roxanne Gillotte
Elizabeth Swenson
Allison Schumacher
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Mayor Knoblock
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened at 8:39 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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10B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE INCREASE OF UNLICENSED
WATERCRAFT (AKA PANGAS) COMING ASHORE IN SAN CLEMENTE
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning contact information for local Customs and Boarder Protection, Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Maritime Coordination Center. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Rosa Mendoza, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding response time and public reporting.
Louise Herbert, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding public monitoring of cameras.
Angela Watts opined that the City should not fund cameras on behalf of the federal government.
Tony Rubolino opined that any boat landing on San Clemente beaches is a safety issue.
Declined to provide a name, expressed concerns regarding public monitoring of cameras and potential costs.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of placing contact information of Customs and Border Protection on the City's website; expressed support in placing surveillance cameras within the City.
Anthony, San Clemente, opined that additional resources should be used for staffing; spoke in opposition to the public monitoring the cameras.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, to place the contact information for the Customs and Border Patrol on the City's website for residents to contact if they discover a panga on or approaching the beach in San Clemente.
Substitute motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Place the contact information for the Customs and Border Patrol on the City's website for residents to contact if they discover a panga on or approaching the beach in San Clemente.
2. Direct the City Manager to contact Customs and Border Protection concerning their interest in placing surveillance cameras in San Clemente and bearing the costs of equipment and monitoring and reporting back to the City Council
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2025.
(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2024.
(2) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2024.
(3) HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 2024.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2024.
(5) COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2024.
(6) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 26, 2024.
(7) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 17, 2024
(8) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2024
(9) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2024.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3174 THROUGH 3181 AND WARRANT NOS.
601860 THROUGH 601937, PAID ON
1-10-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,580,124.89
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
601938 THROUGH 602123, PAID ON
1-17-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,548,477.76
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3182 THROUGH 3185 AND WARRANT NOS.
602124 THROUGH 602238, PAID ON
1-24-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,863,689.49
(4) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
602239 THROUGH 602362, PAID ON
1-31-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,578,015.63
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $8,570,307.77
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 965 AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 100041
THROUGH 100314, FOR THE PERIOD
12-23-24 THROUGH 1-5-25, PAID
ON 1-10-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $511,365.70
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 966 THROUGH 967
AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 100315
THROUGH 100629, FOR THE PERIOD
1-6-25 THROUGH 1-19-25, PAID
ON 1-24-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,970.29
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,027,335.99
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11D. NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR THE SAN GORGONIO PARK
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND STEED MEMORIAL
PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-14, which will:
1. Accept the Steed Memorial Park Playground Equipment Replacement, CIP No. 12107, and San Gorgonio Park Playground Equipment Replacement, CIP No. 11148, from the contractor, Kompan California, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Steed Memorial Park Playground Equipment Replacement and San Gorgonio Park Playground Equipment Replacement.
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, Kompan California, 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/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - TAX AND FEE CONSULTING SERVICES AND A
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OBTAIN SALES
TAX INFORMATION
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution Nos. 25-15 and 25-16, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-07, by and between the City of San Clemente and HdL Coren & Cone, providing for Property Tax Services, in an amount not to exceed $105,000, excluding the annual CPI escalator and contingent fees, for a contract term of five-years and authorize the City Manager to approve two additional one-year extension options.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-08,
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by and between the City of San Clemente and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, providing for Sales and Use Tax, Transient Occupancy la Services, Business License and Transient Occupancy Tax Software Service in an amount not to exceed $521,535, excluding annual CP escalator and contingent fees, for a contract term of five-years and authorize the City Manager to approve two additional one-year extension options.
3. Approve a 19% project contingency.
4. Authorize City staff and Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates to have access to sales or use tax records and documents pursuant to California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 7056(b).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Parcel". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay opined on public speakers and outbursts in the chambers; suggested that the City have a public forum to address weed abatement within the City.
Tony Rubolino commented on the federal election and electoral college.
Angela Watts spoke on comments made by public speakers at City Council meetings.
13. Future Agenda Items
115 Trust
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and Councilmember Loeffler, agendized a presentation on the 115 trust by City Treasurer Smith.
Firewise Community
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock, agendized consideration of becoming a Firewise Community.
Beach Activities
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and Councilmember Cabral, agendized consideration of an ordinance concerning activities at the beach.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
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B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
Councilmember Wu requested an update concerning weed abatement at the San Mateo Campground.
City Manager Hall announced that the City will schedule additional community volunteer brush clearing events in 4-6 weeks.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn in memory of Ron Stephens, Retired Orange County Fire Fighter, at 9:56 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting scheduled to take place on February 13, 2025 for the purpose of conducting a City Council retreat. The City Council retreat will begin at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Fireside Room at the Community Center, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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San Clemente, California
San Clemente, California