Agenda packet — San Clemente City Council, March 4, 2025 (part 4 of 4)

Qualitatively Analyzed Hazards
Coastal Erosion
Drought
Geological Hazards
Human-Caused Hazards
Severe Weather Hazards
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #1

3. Mitigation Action Discussion
x Question from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Regarding the Table 1-1 STAPLE/E Review criteria – is it always in this order? Is the criteria weighted? o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, in that order and not weighted; the order is more for stage of information purposes. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI)– Are there any regulation codes that need to be updated?
o Answer from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator)– Sea level rise assessment was updated only a couple of years ago so may not need funding to update that. LCP is a work in progress and consists of a lot of policies. o Comment from Jonathan Lightfoot (Planning) – We currently have grant funding for LIDAR and surveying for bluffs and coastal canyons; maybe grant for long term modifications to areas, but probably need funding every 5 years to develop a historical tracking of bluffs and canyons.
o Comment – Shoreline monitoring funded through 2026, so may be need grant funding for… would we consider funding from coastal commission? o Answer from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator)– Yes, but not sure if coastal commission will continue funding and may rather have jurisdictional entity to fund it.
o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – CCC may be challenging to acquire more funding due to mandates.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In terms of infrastructure, and policies such as the sand tax (assuming the sand tax may not go through) are there any backup plans?
o Answer from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – We are staying optimistic that the tax will pass until after the election. o Follow up Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – If sand tax is approved, will the tax benefit a specific area or benefit entire beach? x Answer from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – The tax is targeted for shoreline protection, beach sand replenishment, marine safety infrastructure, beach trails which is located in some areas west or east of railroad tracks, and any public infrastructure on the beach. x Comment – The up station sewer pump line on the coast that will also benefit from the tax.
x Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – The sea level rise data for vulnerability is already complete.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We can incorporate sea level rise data as a reference so we don’t duplicate work. There is a 10-year cycle for SLR and if FEMA sees the SLR, they may nitpick the methodology like the CCC. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In terms of structure and infrastructure are there any areas with localized street flooding during heavy rains? o Answer from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – One street, Avenida Columbo, has significant flooding. This may be due to some type of drain or sewer being affected by land movement. There also may be a number of City facilities being affected …as an example, the sewer lift station in that hillside has been sliding for 10 years and one facility down in Cypress Shore/Cove is also experiencing the same problem.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #1
o Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – All of pedestrian coastal access are at risk now and in the future; from inland water flooding, and some from seasonal coastal.
x Question from Jonathan Lightfoot (Planning) – Why don’t the critical facilities tables reference overpasses and bridges?
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Standard procedures need to be included in the plan. Another thing to consider is putting in the Council bluff side protection ago that occurred a few months ago. Council considered violations related to construction and had to outreach info how bluff property owners can comply. x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We are also trying to include ADA transition plan trying to catch up on – took over being ADA coordinators when Robert became building official about a year ago.
x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – There are 3 plans: programs and services (not concerned), City facilities (definitely needs to be updated), and public right of way (which never got in the first place). Could this be something that could be tied in the HMP?
o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We may be able to include it – if we narrate focusing on the hazards and prioritize ADA for disasters, we may be able to update ADA information.
x Comment from Robert Ferguson (Building) – If dog parks are a critical facility, the new list should be able to house everyone and how can we tell the story to reach out to populations with disabilities. x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We included the parks as a past critical facility because a park can be the only area left to stage and is flat and open to store equipment and direct evacuations.

This can be coordinated with OCFA and OCSD. We can also have education and notification in compliance with ADA.
x Comment – We can evacuate people who are impaired.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Both emergency and physical facility standpoint
o This could include $250,000 for plan programs and
services and establishing priorities for timeline.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – How is code enforcement going in regard to wildfire abatement and invasive species concerns? o Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Invasive species for wildfire risk management is an issue.
o Follow up from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We could include a campaign with removing invasive species like eucalyptus removal as an example in the City of Yorba Linda. Yorba Linda got a Cal Fire grant worth around $5 million and did tons of vegetation management. The community recommended a campaign on awareness as well.
o Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Wildfire and slope stability is an issue. Thistle crowds out other vegetation and everything else dies around, then inherently destabilize slopes. We are looking $93k to take care of City’s parcels which is around 230-260 acres; about 1,200 – 1,500 acres of open space is privately owned – could we create a mitigation action could help HOA address this (vegetation management for wildfire abatement and landslide stability)?
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #1
x Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We have someone in MBI that can restore native plants for San Clemente x Follow up question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any issues in code enforcement for vegetation management? x Answer from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Not too many people “deforesting”.
x Comment from Danielle Sorahan (Code Compliance) – Weed abatement has been pretty smooth, weed abatement are more so for private lots. x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Weed abatement tends to deal with areas next to homes not open space. OCFA fuel modification zone programs deals with areas next to homes and has recommended list of City properties that need weed abatement.
x Follow up comment from Adam Atamian (Community
Development) – There is one canyon not accessible – Acapulco water reservoir is really hard to access for vegetation management.
o Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Could we put OCFA’s additional project funding towards
vegetation management and could this be under
watershed restoration?
o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We usually can put these under nature-based solutions.

Native species tend to be the most fundable and can
protect the integrity of slopes too.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any assets the City would like to do a seismic retrofit on?
o Answer from Robert Ferguson (Building) – Possibly the City Hall building especially as it is now where the sheriff’s office is. The building was bought as a bank building 30 years ago.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – There are 2 unreinforced listed in critical facilities map in the General Plan located in downtown on El Camino Real.
x Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – The “Concession stand” in north beach identified as critical facility. x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – This is related to anti-camping laws; Adam will be critical if this will be used as a critical facility.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We can put developing a new EOC as a mitigation action; City Hall would be a good place for a new EOC (currently at the building end of the utility yard) x Question from Robert Ferguson (Building) – Regarding the High Fire Severity Zone, can we include defensible spaces by OCFA on the High Fire Severity Zone Map? o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, we can overlay the two so that the maps shows where the defensible spaces are. x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Are we looking for more mitigation actions from staff?
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #1
o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, we will be asking for more feedback in forms of surveys, etc. from staff. x Question from Robert Ferguson (Building) – STAPLE/E Table 1-2 shows vague buildings codes whereas San Clemente has the strictest sprinkler code. Why is that? o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – This is a FEMA generated table to be used as a guideline for jurisdictions.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Item: MBI to include the OCFA defensible space overly on the High Fire Severity Zone map.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #2
o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – The critical facilities dot numbers correspond to the tables. We show critical facilities at high scale to not disclose exact location of each critical facility.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) -- When this update process ends, if there’s a way to get funding for the EOP and to condense it.

2. What is a Mitigation Action?
x No Questions

3. Mitigation Action Discussion
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Where does the relationship between PW and ComDev.
o Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – ComDev deals with vegetation management, and PW deals with facilities.
o Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – EOP is the longest document and should be normal binder size.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any campaigns along with hazards?
o Answer from Adam Atamian (Community Development) -- Vegetation goes along with com dev goes with public facilities.
o Answer from Rachel Perez (Public Works) – CERC perks passes out tsunami information.
o Answer from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Tri City; Jacob Green and associates to provide oversight but contract ends in December; not sure if will have the expertise to continue the oversight and coordination. It would be nice to apply for a grant that will have that; RIT limited in terms of ability to staff it. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any City assets that public works deals that need any work done like a seismic retrofit during a hazard? o Answer form Jake Ohana (Public Works)– Water reservoirs at top of major hills is a concern and at the bottom of the hill’s sewer infrastructure can’t be blocked and every slope that has a storm drain that collects that water and giant channels. o Comment – Surface water runoff is also an issue.
o Comment – Less watering needs to take place.
Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Less watering might be a part of the bluff protection ordinance, however there is only so much enforcement people to do. Additionally, expansive clay soil makes the infrastructure sensitive, however Shore cliffs area seems fine.
Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Maybe revegetating with natives can give an opportunity to reset the hillsides. o Comment from Shawn Ryan (CIP) – Reducing amount of water being put in the ground miles behind such as Talega neighborhood. Overtime the water and land migrates towards the coast. This happened to Casa Romantica which had a clay seem where water got in and caused the building to slide. Main problem is abundance of rain and over-watering.
Comment – Maybe a program or outreach can rectify this problem? There are existing rebates to reduce irrigation needs, etc.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #2
o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We can talk about a watershed-based approach as a solution and have drought tolerant landscaping for slope stability and outreach. This, however, can be a harder item to track. o Question from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Are there geological hazard abatement districts?
Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – MBI has a team in Pittsburg working on slope instability. Abatement district local tax funding to bucket to fix problems arise.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any critical facilities or certain problems that should be put on the docket now so that nothing surprises us in terms of mitigation actions? FEMA grants up to $50 million per project so we can thing big. Does not need to have a short timeline. Mitigation actions are usually 5 years, but we can think long-term as well.
o Comment from Jake Ohana (Public Works)– Where do the critical facilities come up? There are a couple of bridges, and a giant underground channel is huge is a flood plain that is susceptible to liquefaction.
o Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is there a culvert? Answer from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – There are 2 channels 1 by County and 1 by SC. Outfall could be a problem, but whole channel is owned by SC. Channels M01 is owned by San Clemente; M02 is owned by Orange County.
Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Even if a facility is not owned by the City, it can be deemed critical. From an organizational standpoint, we can identify the outfalls and upstream as critical. This can highlight concern from flood where channel capacity is exceeded. The same goes for seismic hazards, dam, flood, and tsunami intersection.
Comment – If the County owned bacteria water treatment site were to blow up, we’d have to start from scratch on water treatment. Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We will follow up on that.
o Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is there anything else to document in terms for reducing risk such as coordinating with the County? Comment from Jake Ohana (Public Works)– The State and County allegedly inspecting the channels.
o Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any bridges of concern?
Answer from Jake Ohana (Public Works)– None.
Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Normally for bridges we say entire trans systems, but we can do a high-level review of bridges.
o Follow Up Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any bridges where it’s a neighbor the only evacuation?
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x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – For final thoughts, are there any ideas on unmapped hazards such as human caused hazards that can theoretically impact the City?
o Answer from Jake Ohana (Public Works)– We need to underground all powerlines. This can be an action item.
o Answer from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Under forest management – Would that include an urban forest management plan? Niki Beach is waiting on grant funding to complete the plan. o Comment – Power outages – We need back-up power. We already got a generator for City Hall but need some for water and sewer. Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – FEMA will pay for some of them.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Item: MBI/City to consider adding M01, M02, and other related infrastructure to the critical facilities list.

Action Item: MBI to follow up on bacteria water treatment site with City to see if it should be listed as a critical facility.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #3
o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Maybe can coordinate with Leslea too.

2. What is a Mitigation Action?
x No Questions

3. Mitigation Action Discussion
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We will be evaluating qualitatively hazards as another deliverable, so widespread, are there any challenges with the hazards and are they any solutions?
o Answer from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Regarding tsunami evacuation zones, one of the things we did and undid was identify tsunami evacuation routes then unidentified because it sent wrong message to a lot of people. Because tsunami evacuation route was looked at important people that any construction would obstruct the route. A tsunami study stated that tsunami evacuation zones should go maybe go 2 or 3 blocks inland. Thus, we want to make sure that hazard zones match the issue. Current evacuation routes that go up to Camino Real and maybe they won’t need to go up that far.
Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Tsunami was ranked pretty low in the hazard priority list.
o Comment from Andy Hall (City Manager) – I think there are two important issues in the community and that are Landslide and fire. Landslides can impact few homes at a time, where fire can impact many homes at a time. We want to make sure the HMP represents the severity of the hazard.
o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Tsunami had to be included. Also adding defensible space overlay was discussed earlier and that community development responsible for veg management. We also talked about procuring defensible space.
o Question from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Are there any benefits to a program like FireWise? We would benefit being from ISO to be a Firewise community especially as many lose their fire insurance. Mostly Talega community is losing their fire insurance.
Comment from Meredith Scott (Community Development) – This is brought up in outreach events as well.
Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – All hazards will be ranked, and all mitigation actions will also be ranked. The list will have 30 – 50 mitigation actions and will be ranked high, med, low and have a timeline associated with it.
o Question from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Will wildfire corridors and MSHCP tie into this plan?
Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – This can take coordination Camp Pendleton on the wildfire hazard zone an enhancing coordination.
Comment – is fire history needed? Wildfires used to be pretty regular; big one in 70s burned some homes that triggered the fire sprinklers ordinance. One fire came from the south and into far eastern part of town.

Marblehead fire started in a planter in a landscaped slope. And one small one 6 years ago on the perimeter.
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Internal Focus Group Meeting #3
Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Wildfires don’t happen here once a year like Camp Pendleton, but they do used to occur often.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – This tough to go back to historical land use. We also heard about insurance at the San Clemente coffee chats. Enhancing ISO and FireWise could have a benefit to residents, so we try to do so. It is tough to look at how land uses have changed wildfire. Is there reduced risk we can take in other areas of the City?
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We talked about potential mitigation to revegetate for water shed, drought and fire.
x Comment from Andy Hall (City Manager) – The ready set go program as part of the educational items. We could get grant funding to incentivize more home-by-home fire protection inspection and defensible space. For example, we are a Tree USA city, but we have tons of eucalyptus trees.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Ready set go program along with American Red Cross can help with making sure there are working fire alarms and emergency preparedness kit.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – I am meeting with Red Cross currently about shelters around town.

Only one we haven’t identified is the community center and hoping to reach out to the churches in town. Schools are a no-go with evacuation shelters.
x Question – Can there be a mitigation action helping prepare an emergency shelter?
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We can factor ADA factor if it can be an emergency shelter.
x Comment – Dave has to come up with a safety plan for water reservoirs system… Multi-jurisdictional hazard plan, RRA; all of Cities.
x Question from Jake Rahn (Finance) – As part of the reservoir, will the Santa Margarita Water District be a part of the HMP planning process?
x Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Invited them to, but don’t think they’ll come.
x Comment – How do you keep the plan confidential in an HMP? x Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) -
Incorporation by reference.
Comment from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Adam mentioned about replacing eucalyptus in the urban forestry management plan. Niki Beach would like to include Mexican fan palms in the plan.
Comment from Audrey Tamayo (Project Planner, MBI) and Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Cal-Fire has list of recommended trees; LCP; native plants.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #3
x Comment – One pump station on landslide vulnerability in Linda Lane needs to be added since its already affected by a landslide.
o Answer from Noelle – We can look into this.
x Comment – Commuter rail labels on the map exhibits doesn’t capture the full value of the railways.
o Comment – The railway is a LOSSAN rail corridor; local state and federal operated and at risk for landslides and coastal erosions. o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We can add that label to the map. Linear facilities are taken out as evaluation in GIS and output of how many linear miles are in each hazard zone. We usually talk about linear facilities qualitatively.
x Question – Will there be multiple hazard mitigation zones? Ex. Geological landslide zone; railroad will play into that; but probably needs to be included that the railroad will intersect that hazard.
x Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Will reference another plan; requires an update every 5 years.
x Comment from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Coastal Commission LCP wants to renew every 5 years but takes a long time to approve.
x Comment – How do we not end up with a plan that has been updated since 2008? o Comment from Noelle – Our hazard mitigation plans have a checklist to continue monitoring the mitigation actions and to have more momentum with the plan updates.
x Comment – So we help with other communities with the plan? o Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We can qualify for a lot more projects.
x Question from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Has there been any resistance with the HMP? o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – no. x Question from Andy Hall (City Manager) – Have any other communities been successful?
o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes. Landslide HMP in Pennsylvania has been successful. Also, Yorba Linda acquired a fire grant. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – What is the largest perceived threat in your community, but not located within the City? Like SONGS? We have mentioned it in the map, but SONGS is not shown because it is out of the boundary. o Comment – We used to have nuclear drills back in the day. o Comment – We considered putting in a warning system and is really expensive. o Question from Andy Hall (City Manager) – There is no long-term plan for SONG.

The City gets money from SONGS to pay for emergency management and is running out in 2029. Is there a possibility to get it in the HMP? Comment – We would have annual drill plan to Costa Mesa fairgrounds, and potassium and iodine pills. When the plant was decommissioned plant we did not need it.
Comment – Locals still worried about spent nuclear fuel; Meredith was a part of outreach and observed this concern.
Comment – Millions of dollars are going to communities where they may be affected in the future but there should be local mitigation education now.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #3
Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is there a desire for emergency sirens in San Clemente? Beverly Hills just installed a siren system.
x Comment – Yes there is a desire for fire and tsunamis at the lifeguard towers.
Question – Does the siren/alarm have words?
x Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, has both sounds and 3 different languages. The sirens are tricky though because in Lahaina, HI, officials did not sound the tsunami alarm for the fires but could’ve saved lives by sounding it. x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Related to Shawn Ryan regional water control underground; San Clemente is not in the FEMA community rating system. Will becoming a CRS city be beneficial? (SC doesn’t have a lot of flood plains) o Answer from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – CRS has a lot of work to make sure in compliance such as a third-party judge, audit, etc. Points are directly related to a discount in flood insurance. If the City is paying directly for flood insurance, then may or may not help. Noelle will look into this and give a more formal recommendation. Having a HMP is considered as points to a CRS community.
o Comment – MO1 channel is entirely in one of the flood plains.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Item: Follow up with Rod Mellott from Marine Safety to go over tsunami hazard considerations, along with Samantha Wylie, Leslea Meyerhoff, and Laura Campagnolo.

Action Item: MBI to look into pump station near Linda Lane that is noted as vulnerable to the landslide hazard.

Action Item: MBI to correct “commuter rail” labels on hazard maps.

Action Item: Noelle Anderson to follow up with City on recommendations for pursuing CRS program requirements.
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #4
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Roxanna, this might be a bit early, but what types of facilities and programs will be offered at the new Hoag facility? o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – The facility should come online in Q3 of next year… urgent care, radiology, OBGYN, internal medicine, potentially sports medicine or occupational and physical therapy. The City has a very active community, so the sports component is needed. A specialty timeshare will also exist with sports medicine, and GI.
Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – And the educational offerings would complement these?
Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – Correct. There may even be fitness classes offered… I saw a few renderings of people doing yoga. x Question from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Is the facility going to be by the outlets?
o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – No, where the Office Depot used to be.

Hoag does a lot of community events including the surf competition, national teams such as USA Volleyball, and NFL events testing players. We can examine the needs in the City to see what programs we should incorporate. As a nonprofit, much of our mission is to provide healthcare, but also support other organizations.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In terms of recent wildfires, has HOAG been impacted and do you have an emergency plan for wildfires? o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We have been impacted by wildfires, which caused health center closures near the fire itself. As people evacuate, less people visit the centers. Our facilities could function as a miniature command center and we can help with triage. Most urgent cares have nurse practitioners who triage people all the time. We can look at how this can be incorporated into the City’s emergency plans. We would love to see how we can support the City through a command center and/or medical operations. We do not have a decontamination trailer, but we have people who can support. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In previous meetings with the City, we have wanted to identify shelter locations that are also ADA compliant. Has the Rotary been involved?
o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Yes; FAM puts out a call for volunteers and is usually how we get involved in delivering meals to shut-ins… 62 members.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Any overlap of Rotary members in CERT?
o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Not that I’m aware of. Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We know the Rotary club and others are involved… with large groups, there can be an interest in collaboration.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are there any programs you both would like to see expand capacity to reduce vulnerability to hazard or benefit socially vulnerable populations?
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Internal Focus Group Meeting #4
o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – I would like to see the environment put into focus including more native planting on slopes, and slope stabilization. I know there has been a non-functional turf ban by the state, so we would like to get involved with non-commercial organizations that are like: “what do we do?”
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Same from Hoag… any future plans to expand services to the socially vulnerable that we can plan to help encourage or grow?
o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – I would have to take that back to see if there are any plans to increase support. I am on the North Tustin Fire Safe Council.
x Question from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – Are there tsunami signs posted from the City? o Response from Meredith Scott (Community Development) – Yes. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Top priorities have turned out to be wildfire, coastal erosion, and landslide, which is probably not surprising. The City wildfire zone is isolated in certain areas, and there is a slight gap in data in the northern parts of the City… a later question for CAL FIRE.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Roxanna, what initiatives are you working on with the Fire Safe Council?
o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – I help with Chipper Days in removing debris from yards… we have a company that comes in to remove the debris.

That is our big thing for the year, and we do community education in partnership with OCFA.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is Chipper Days nonprofitdriven, or county-driven? Is there a good turnout? o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – Nonprofit and yes, good turnout. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In regard to landscape architecture, outside of native planting and reducing flammability, you mentioned the Rotary is involved in Tree City USA?
o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Yes, there is a push for carbon removal and a whole rubric of how many trees we have. Has the City attained [membership in] Tree City USA?
Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – I thought we were close… I’m not involved in the project, but we can follow up. x Comment from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – It is somewhat ornamental, but since they are using predominantly native oak, there are considerations other than aesthetic.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is a lot of the planting taking place in parks?
o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) –Yes, in parks, in medians… x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – I’m wondering if we could leverage the desire to place an emphasis on the environment with community capacity to withstand wildfire.
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Internal Focus Group Meeting #4
regarding acacia. HOAs just completely fall down in keeping the acacia they plant way too much of under control. It usually takes the community calling OCFA to come out for something to be done. They have some sort of education for replanting and maintenance when things have gotten to the point of presenting a fire hazard.
Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – OCFA will come out and assess your home for fire safety risk.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We have a contact, Beth, who procures nonprofit finding distributed to HOAs to reduce wildfire risk. Our bio team works with them to assess the landscape and what native plants to use based upon priority hazards.
o Question from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Nonprofit? Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, it is a 501C3 in the center with Trader Joes and The Habit off of Camino de los Mares/Camino de Estrella. We have worked with her in Mission Viejo, and potentially Lake Forest.
Comment from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – If we could enhance education at the senior center, the Rotary could help.
x Question from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – How do you determine if something is a critical facility?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – The City has a critical facility list, and we have determined that Hoag should be a critical facility that will be listed as not yet online. Any facility used for government response or if a failure would cause issues with continuity of government. City-owned, public safety, and parks are included as locations in neighborhoods where there is not enough space to triage. The vulnerability assessment takes critical facilities, residential units, and square footage to come up with our vulnerability assessment and development impacts.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Hoag appears to be outside of all hazard zones except landslide. We will map and add Hoag to this map. All of this data is state resource so state-produced maps with the exception of flood maps. FEMA produces flood maps and is comprehensively re-evaluating them (RiskMap). These maps will be updated to assess the most recent update, since the last update was in the 1990’s.
o Question from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – Are any cities incorporating risk information from SoCal Edison? The biggest risk is when we lose power, especially considering aging infrastructure.
Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – SCE and SDG&E serve the City, and we are meeting with them next week. FEMA funding can also procure generators… is the Hoag facility being equipped with backup power?
Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – No, not for this facility, unfortunately. If procedures were to take place in the building, we would have to, but there is no plan for that.
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Internal Focus Group Meeting #4
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We are trying to evaluate the City’s generator capacity. If we want to get a cost-sharing partnership, we can do it with Hoag. FEMA like to see partnerships and it increases the likelihood of project approval. I assume, as well, that Hoag has emergency preparedness plans and appropriate training in coordination with OCFA/OCSD.
o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We don’t drill at every site, but we drill with OCSD for active shooter. We’d like to partner with cities to have staff service in the command center and see how we can support medical operations. Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Actions will definitely include how to include Hoag into the City’s EOP as a great partnership opportunity.
Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We can see how we can incorporate “Quick Connect” … if you provide a generator, we can provide the rest.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – What other emergency plans do you have? Do you have internal emergency staff?
o Response from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We have a lot, and yes, internal staff.

2. What is a Mitigation Action?
x No questions

3. Mitigation Action Discussion
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We are putting the information we receive into mitigation actions for the plan, and this information will then be taken to see how it can be used to inform competitive grant applications. For natural systems protection, we talked about native plants. Structure and infrastructure can be seismic retrofit projects. All mitigation types are eligible for FEMA grant funding, up to $50 million. We’re trying to identify what would be competitive, so we can get grant dollars to San Clemente.
x Comment from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – In terms of the decommissioning of the SONGS nuclear generating plan, some local groups do good risk communication. It still feels like the risk hangs over the town.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – From a community risk and awareness standpoint, we want to keep communication open about SONGS. Power outages have also been profiled under human-caused hazards. x Question from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – Do we have anyone related to Camp Pendleton?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Yes, we have them as a stakeholder. We have also flagged the train as a federal, state, and local corridor and associated risk of human-caused hazards and wildfire. x Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – This may not be a major disaster, but any air accident or multi-casualty events is something to consider. People have to get through San Clemente to get to other places for medical help, and we don’t have a trauma center here.
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o Response from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Are they closing down Mission [Hospital] in Laguna? If so, getting to the Mission Viejo trauma center will be a big issue.
x Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – I don’t see any skilled nursing facilities or dialysis centers when referring to the vulnerable. Getting people evacuated safely, you would think, should be on this list of the facility is of a certain size. If you put urgent care on here, skilled nursing and other residential care also have residents. o Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – In terms of skilled nursing and residential care, we have elderly care, down syndrome, and others.

We don’t have a list of all of these facilities, but the state would. Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We aways get uncomfortable listing private homes as a critical facility, as it is hard to draw the line of what is a public asset.
Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We have assisted care facilities, including new ones coming online now. x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Some private care facilities have been there for decades, are very start/stop, and may no longer be operating. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – From a triage standpoint, it is easier to include those and target resources there. We could include educational awareness campaigns that allow for those uses to reach out for support if they need help. During an evacuation, OCSD’s standing incident command post is relying on people to reach out if they need help. We have three urgent cares, which will be added to the list.
Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We do have Hoag at Home, where we do hospice, physical therapy, and postpartum care that we can bring to San Clement as requested. Hoag also comes to skilled nursing facilities to provide care, as we have nurses and doctors who can provide care where those services are not presently available.
x Question from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Does the City have cooling centers? o Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Yes, the library… I’m not sure if the community center has formally been designated as one. Comment from Roxanna Bryant (Hoag) – We could look into making a lobby or exam room a cooling center at Hoag that can accommodate approximately 20 people, but not 100.
Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – It would be ideal to have multiple cooling centers so that not everyone shows up at one location.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We will take all of this information, compile it, and gather everyone back into a big group to present mitigation action findings for your input. We anticipate the plan to be drafted in approximately four weeks. Our goal is to get the plan delivered to FEMA by December, with Q2 of 2025 as the goal for a formally approved plan, City council adoption, and eligibility for grant funding.
x Question from Laura Bard (San Clemente Rotary) – Will the City use this plan as a revenue source to shore up the coast?
o Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Our mitigation actions and funding sources would determine this. We have other groups involved in addressing coastal erosion and protection of the train tracks. 772
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Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – In California, coastal resilience projects are very competitive with FEMA. Some have won the full $50 million award for these projects.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Item: MBI to look into Chipper Days program and community education with OCFA through the North Tustin Fire Safe Council.

Action Item: City to follow up with Laura Bard on Tree City USA status.

Action Item: MBI to look into “Quick Connect” for generators.

Action Item: MBI and City to determine if new assisted living facilities should be added to the critical facilities list.
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other hazards. We have a similar approach regarding areas within the installation that are critical for operations. We are looking for areas of resilience including adding alternative energy to seal off the base for up to 14 days as mandated by the Department of Defense (DOD). Generators, long duration battery storage…our process is to plan, respond, and recover. We have evacuation centers… we have had in 2017 and as far back as 2007 evacuation facilities for the Fallbrook Community Center when there were lots of fires. We stand up our own command and control center and dovetail with the community on mutual aid.

We provide military support to local communities based on saving life and responding immediately. Requests have to go up to the DOD to request use of assets.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Does the mutual aid agreement work both ways so that the City can request support and vice versa? o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – Mutual aid is with CAL FIRE and other fire departments. Oceanside, North County Fire, some fire response in the north, but probably haven’t gone into San Clemente. I think we have an MOU with OCFA to do fire break work. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – I’m curious about a federal entity being on a normal MOU with other cities. It makes sense for Fallbrook as there are lots of fires in northern San Diego County and supporting existing coordination with fire departments.
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – For SONGS, the NRC is another federal agency… we coordinate with them on response through the SCE tenant.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We have been hearing about the SONGS educational campaign and awareness that it is no longer an active plant, but we don’t want it to fall by the wayside. Any awareness campaigns with SCE, or is it largely their responsibility?
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – I sit on the SONGS CEP board and if there are any questions specific to us, I respond. Generally, we don’t comment on our position for normal questions that people show up with. Our position is that we want it out here as fast as you do, but we understand the limitations. Other than that, our agreement with SCE Is all based upon real estate agreements, etc. It’s not something we asked to be put on Pendleton, but hopefully will get moved on from us in 20-30 years. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We want to flag what is already happening before we add to the list. We would also like to open the conversation to any programs or offerings the City senior center or Camp Pendleton would like to partner with the City to facilitate? For timelines, these are 5-year plans so we are looking for actions that can be completed during this timeframe. SONGS will be longer-range actions, so will be considered long term.
o Response from Beth Apodaca (Age Well) – Not at this time. We have no space to build even if we wanted to. Most thing we need we have or get through the county or other agencies. We’re good for 5 years… can’t think of anything. 778
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x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – I’m seeing a warming or cooling center as a key action. The senior center is not a formal warming/cooling center, correct?
o Response from Beth Apodaca (Age Well) – Correct, only reason we could be is because of the generator. We’re more of a backup place. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Is the senior center ADA compliant?
o Response from Beth Apodaca (Age Well) – Yes.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Jammal, anything to add or just communicate more in the future?
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – If the City identifies a shortfall, they can reach out. The request would have to be item specific to see if we can do it given regulations and limitations. There is an office in the DOD called the Office of Local Defense, Community Cooperation which is funded by congress to take action such as the Defense Community Infrastructure Program. If the City wants to apply, Oceanside applied to build a new fire station.

We have an agreement with them that Fire Station 1 backfills some of Pendleton’s stations. We endorsed the package. San Clemente and North County Fire tried for a $20m fire station… Oceanside tried to reinforce the railroad through San Clemente (sand replenishment) to keep slopes from sliding due to erosion. The project didn’t make the cut, but we supported it. We can play into a partnership if we have a tie-in and the City comes up with an idea where Pendleton can benefit.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – I’m interested in the DOD program. Is it discretionary…?
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – It opens annually and you submit an application with an endorsement from the nearest installation. We normally work with cities to craft wording to flag (as needed) resiliency or other key words backed up by information. From an education standpoint, we have annual exercises for security threats, respond to natural disasters, and have a full spectrum of organizations that come to the command center to exercise… we do tabletops. Maybe the City would like to participate? May not be a bad idea since the City is adjacent to the base. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Does OCFA and OCSD participate?
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – Not sure if they have, but CAL FIRE does and those agencies occasionally respond on the northern side of the base to fires. They start on the base and threaten the City.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Does Camp Pendleton emergency management staff participate in OCSD OEM training? o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – We haven’t done it with Orange County, but perhaps San Diego. We are trying to make it more inclusive… there has been talk about the roles of local law 779
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enforcement. We also must be prepared for low probability but high threat scenarios, such as war with China.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – If the City is interested, we have open communications for later participation. Thank you for the grant information on a potential railroad track partnerships even though it didn’t pass. Is there anything we missed or any hazards you have questions on?
o Response from Jammal Osamah (Resiliency Manager, Camp Pendleton) – Pendleton does not.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We are almost through the preparation process, and will be convening the larger stakeholder group in 2-3 weeks, along with a draft plan shortly for review and feedback. We are aggregating this information into mitigation actions to be provided to stakeholders before public review.

Cal OES and FEMA review end of November or early December, and 3-4 months for review and approval. We want to get an approved LHMP as soon as possible.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Items: None
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o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – If they have CERT, yes.

Mostly via social media and sharing with the City so they can push the messaging out.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – CERT in the City is active, so happy to facilitate this. In terms of doing site visits to document existing conditions, do you have a report where you aggregate findings? How does the word get back to decision makers?
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – The Fire Marshal gives information to the City or works with City planning to take care of it. Not sure if there is a report, but I can follow up with the Fire Marshal. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Do you workshare at all with CAL FIRE grant administration? We have seen some, such as the City of Yorba Linda, get grant funding for vegetation management.
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – Community risk reduction usually works on that, and doesn’t include us much unless they need clarification.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – How is coordination with the fire department at Camp Pendleton? We know federal coordination isn’t the easiest, but Camp Pendleton mentioned a mutual aid agreement. Are there shared wildfire actions? o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – We work with them a lot, and we have an automatic aid agreement on both sides where we send resources. If fires come off of the base into the mutual threat zone, we send a full wildland response. If it is on base and close to the zone, we send at least a chief officer there to make sure it doesn’t threaten the City or Orange County.

Agreements and working relations have been good, and we have worked on a lot of fires with them. As far as mitigation, we don’t do it with them on a normal basis, but we do a dozer school on base. We do this every year, but no access to just go down and cut dozer line. They have a lot of good dozer line. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Would dozer school be a training opportunity and be beneficial for mutual learning? o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – Yes, good for the dozer operators to go down and practice.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Are the fire breaks cut on a regular basis?
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – Yes, usually in the spring time.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Outside of fire breaks, are there any opportunities for wildfire mitigation such as San Clemente partnering with neighbors to cut other fire breaks? Or would existing major fire breaks adequately protect the City in the case of a ridge fire coming down from Talega? o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – There is a lot of brush on Rancho Mission Viejo land, but they do a good job on cutting fire breaks. Most of the breaks off of Ortega are far into the brush. There are no direct dozer lines behind homes in Talega. It is hard to determine where to cut the breaks without a 785
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fire on the ground. A fire in the Cleveland National Forest would hit the area hard, so we put hard dozer lines there this year.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – It sounds like there is good regional protection in terms of vegetation management and control. In Yorba Linda, they removed hazardous shrubs and invasive species including eucalyptus and pepper trees.

It sounds like a CAL FIRE grant would just be supplementary if a fire comes upon managed vegetation.
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – The City works with community risk reduction to do fuel mods where they can in the City. I do not get involved very much, but I know my team does a lot.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Some canyons are difficult to access… we worked with a woman who has goats and there is mixed feedback as to if this is a good way to thin vegetation.
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – I’ve never seen them, but I know they work in Laguna. I’ve heard they eat everything, including fruit trees.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – Does OCFA have a GIS layer of defensible space regulated areas? Or would the City manage this? o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – I will add this to the list for the Fire Marshal. Unsure if this is us or the City. I know there are lots of pockets between neighborhoods, with some having defensible space. Unsure who mandates this.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – From your perspective, is it more about if there were to be a fire in between the I-5 freeway and Avenida Pico/ in canyons between homes that would be the main concern?
o Response from Cheyne Maule (Division Chief, OCFA) – Yes, off of the [Cleveland National] forest would be bad too… but yes, fuel islands between homes are a concern.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – If there are any OCFA deliverables regarding vegetation thinning that need funding we can include them, but not hearing that this is much of a concern, which is good. We will follow up with those unable to join us today as to if they have ideas as well. OCSD and other utility agencies were also invited.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We gave a brief to the department heads yesterday that the plan is to send out the mitigation actions to say this is what we want input on, and then send the full plan draft for those that want to read the whole document. We want to separate the mitigation actions out so that we can for sure get comments on those.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We are good with keeping those actions separate and we are working on the draft plan now. We will direct people to the SharePoint site if they are interested and distribute the actions by email.
x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – For the action items, would it be better to schedule a meeting to go over them or wait? I’m assuming it is selfexplanatory but given that this is the first take on them, it may be helpful. 786
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o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – We have one more stakeholder meeting to gather everyone, and the actions will be the primary topic.

The week of November 11, we can provide the actions and come together for live feedback. We can then give them another week to digest. x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Would you like people to work through the SharePoint, or would it be easier to send it out separately? o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager, MBI) – For the draft plan, it is easier on SharePoint. For the actions, it can be via email since people will just be doing their sections.
x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We will have a conversation about that with the department heads, City Manager staff, Cheyne, and other public safety staff.

Next Steps/Action Items Summary
Action Item: Cheyne Maule to send approximate Ready Set Go participation numbers to the City/MBI.

Action Item: City/ Cheyne Maule to determine if existing conditions wildfire report is published by OCFA (how the results get to decision-makers) and inform MBI.

Action Item: Cheyne Maule to contact Fire Marshal and send GIS defensible space layer to MBI, if available.

Action Item: MBI to follow up with OCSD and utility agencies for any additional action items.

Action Item: MBI to work with the City to distribute action item table by email. 787
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City of San Clemente, California
Stakeholder Meeting #2 – Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
via Zoom

1. How Did We Get Here?
x No questions

2. Public Outreach Status
x No questions

3. LHMP Structure & Format
x No questions

4. Mitigation Action Table
x Question from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – In some cases on the mitigation actions, a project may be ongoing but ranked as low priority. For the items that are ongoing, should they be made high priority?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Yes, we can make the change to high priority for projects that are ongoing.
x Question from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – When are you looking for comments by?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – November 12, so 1 week from today.
x Question from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – Who came up with “expands operations to increase local water supply…”? This is one small option, but you also have Doheny desalinization and other sources. This should be expanded to other alternative options (more broad).
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Dustin and Jake sent us higher-level action item ideas, and these were incorporated here. We didn’t get more specific here in hopes of gaining specificity during this meeting. Totally agree that we can back this out to cover additional water sources and not pigeonhole it and include the desalinization plant. Actions can range in level of specificity from broad to specific.
x Comment from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – I think I want it to be more broad, and expanding wells has its own challenges. If there are outages during heavy rains, we cannot operate the wells. Doheny desalinization may be similar, so wider approaches make more sense.
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table. Would we like to add this as something the City can benefit from? I believe this is associated with South Coast Water…
x Comment from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – Not sure if Doheny desalinization wants to be mentioned by the City Manager, but I will ask him. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We can follow up on Thursday or Friday as well.
x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Our team sifted through the CIP as well for items beyond 2025 we are aiming for, and you will see these included in the table as well. Additionally, the ordering of the table does not indicate priority, and is just an internal reference system. As of right now, all hazards are alphabetically ordered and we wanted to flag that coastal erosion, flood, and severe weather are often included as multiple hazards. We like to list all hazards that could potentially benefit and show a combined effort. If you see only three landslide actions, there are other actions categorized under “multiple hazards” as well.
x Question from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – I see a lot of the lift station stuff is specific… should we generalize it?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We utilized the CIP to make these specific, but we can back them up if you would prefer. Response from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – I was looking at 27-29 and I think that is supposed to be “Califa” instead of “Caliagua” as a quick change. Other lift stations such as the one on Fontera is at risk of slope failure.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – If not currently in the CIP, we can make a statement such as “evaluate opportunities to stabilize all lift facilities at risk”. We can merge these to make a more generalized statement. Response from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – Good idea.
x Comment from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – I think the beach sewer trunk line action is general enough, but we have various pump stations all over the place… it may be better to just say “protect network facilities”.
x Question from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – I apologize for missing the previous meeting, but some actions are very specific. Where does this regionally address landslide and expansive soils? Is it within the report itself? I know the State has our hazard maps.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We do have a template action we have not yet added about community development and permitting process checks to make sure proposed buildings are safe given present risks. All mitigation actions are covered under multiple hazards due to landslide and slope failure being closely related. Liquefaction is also couched under seismic hazards.

We did not receive a lot of feedback on seismic, so we can document what they City is doing to build development to code.
x Comment from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – It seems like we can just have a general catch all. It should be acknowledged that we do these things and consider hazards. Not sure if this is an action, or more of an ongoing thing. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We want to include future grant funding projects, but administrative mitigation actions are good to document what we are already doing and have an outline for the update to document positive progress.
x Question from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – Do you include things that are constantly ongoing?
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o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We tend to add those… if we had a mitigation action list of like 15 items, we don’t need the admin ones.

Since we only have a few, I don’t think we have expansive soils included so we can add the admin action to cover it.
x Question from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – I don’t see anything about protecting our reservoirs and pump stations. It may be simpler to say “protect water and storm sewage facilities” to catch everything in one simple situation. I see there is one for increasing size, but we have facilities on the hillsides.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Yes, we can include this and we definitely want to cover those cascading impacts. x Question from Jake Ohana (Public Works) – Not sure if we want to explain in more detail, but we want to make the actions simple and not too many bullet points. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Landslide talks about lift stations… it has been detailed there but appreciate keeping actions simple in implementation.
x Question from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – I see we have 38 actions, which is a lot. Can we reduce them? We are already taking action to protect stations and I am not aware of any flooding near Columbo… the cul de sac is failing, but a lot of these the City has no control over.
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We can eliminate that action, but the force driving this number of actions is the feedback we received. If we just want to do a high level action about coordinate and evaluating as needed rather than calling out the specific street, we can if that helps to streamline it.

May also be useful not to call out a specific area if there are other challenges there.
Response from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – Maybe it goes back to… we can handle a lot of landslide comments in just one to two actions.
x Comment from Amir Ilkhanipour (Engineering) – I’d like to add to the discussion on Columbo: maybe we can make the case since we have a small sewer lift station at the end of the cul de sac there. Its good to protect that considering the impacts of the loss of a lift station.
x Question from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – Do the mitigation actions include things the City is already doing? We are aware of Columbo, so are we trying to show ongoing or new things? Maybe this is a policy decision? o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – It is good to include both in progress and ongoing projects. Is this a situation where action has been taken, but the problem hasn’t entirely been fixed?
x Comment from Jake Ohana (Public Works) –This goes back to a more generalized cast about facilities because that area is a facility lift station. Defending the cul de sac defends the lift station.
o Response from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – We also have drainage and storm drain pipe at the end of the cul de sac. x Question from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – Do we need to be specific for grants?
o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – More specificity helps, but it doesn’t preclude. Lots of flexibility here and we have included specific details based upon the input we were given.
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Comment from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – Columbo is known so it can be good to be specific, but for other areas such as coastal groundwater… maybe there are grant opportunities where the City gets included on non-HOA… for major groundwater removals. We may also get a bigger picture of known or unknown landslide areas. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We can list existing areas, but the benefit of the broader approach is if there are any unlisted surprises, you are still covered. When the plan reaches the 5 year review, a broad action can foster discussion about what lift stations were worked on, and where we are working in the future. If actions are specifically separated out, there is more to check off – strictly personal preference.
x Question from Zak Ponsen (Assistant City Engineer) – Maybe it would be good to check things off the list, but maybe we can do a combination of both? o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – If an action is noncontroversial because it is well-known, it can be good to show substantial progress. A broader action can be used to back up other concerns as well over the next 5 years.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We are taking meeting notes that will be summarized and can be sent out tomorrow after we do a pass of the actions in track changes for redistribution. This will be accessible on the SharePoint. x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – On the topic of sand replenishment…mitigation action #15 is about finding and partnership, not about what we actually want to see occur. If the action is talking about grants and partnerships rather than another way for us to get sand, would this preclude our grant abilities? For example, if we say that a project is to establish 250ft wide beach that spans the length of the City, we would focus on what results in this actually being accomplished… this action currently does not talk about the end goal, just finding grants. o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – It is good to include the ideal future conditions. Would this require technical studies, or is the vision here shovel ready if sand and funding is available?
Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – Some are shovel ready such as one Army Corps projects involving environmental and permitting, while others are at the conceptual level where technical studies are needed. In Section 4, the vision here is described, while this is more action-based. Actions could change a lot depending upon the outcome. I think we should revisit if we want to rely on grants or other funding sources.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We can back it up to identify ideal conditions and briefly highlight future studies to accomplish it. FEMA grants cannot be used for certain CEQA projects, but can be used for technical studies. Planning grants are easier to apply for and the level of effort is much lower. o Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – The ability for this plan to assist in sand replenishment is the #1 concern, so I’m happy to connect more offline with Leslea and consultants on ways to ensure this includes anything we may need that would benefit our ability to get more sand. x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – In the last BRIC cycle, two projects in northern California got $50 million… I can see if I can download the sub applications so they can potentially spark some action ideas.
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x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – We mentioned at one of the recent stakeholder meetings about the inclusion of an action for a new EOC… I think the response then was that while this would assist in response, it is not a mitigation action. I do see a number of things that are related to the City’s emergency response, so wondering if we can add it. We have an existing temporary EOC and to set up one would be a mitigation action where we are quicker to respond to an emergency. x Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We can add this, and I apologize I do remember us discussing that we should add this. For the new EOC, are we talking about transitioning a part of city hall, sheriff’s station, retrofit, or new construction? o Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Retrofit city hall. Question from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – And the room would be stocked with equipment, vests…
Response from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – Yes. x Comment from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – I get the specific versus general… I think with public works and engineering, if you can find out what you are comfortable with, I can support… but I know with other plans… I think a lot of these actions are going to be ongoing, especially sand replenishment. If we accomplish the 250, the action is not done, as we are going to have to continuously accomplish this.

Lots of activities will be like this. When we report on these, I can anticipate comments about completed activities, not necessarily concerns that they may never be accomplished.
x Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – I was going to add about the 250 foot beach: that is our objective of what we want to accomplish, but how we get there is the action itself. We would like to work with [Adam] and Noelle to fine tune where we want to start, such as “establish and maintain a beach…”. We can also help define coastal erosion goals in Section 4 as well.
o Comment from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – 250 is the planning number used for what would withstand a 100-year coastal storm. It is a good planning number. Before each hazard, we could list out what these actions are intended to accomplish.
Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – For sand nourishment that is a good goal to have. For more specific actions, this may not be necessary compared to broader actions.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We have seen actions that range from five paragraphs to one sentence, so we can do what is best fitting for each project. I know [Leslea] had mentioned that the NOAA grant-related action was “no good” last time, so we can delete it.
o Response from Leslea Meyerhoff (Coastal Administrator) – We submitted on two grants, and none were picked up. I will provide updates to other actions as well, including the strategy on action item #15.
x Comment from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – We appreciate this information and while we have not applied for a NOAA grant before, we have heard it is a competitive process. Comparatively, HMGP and FEMA grants have funds that go unused.

Competitive programs may need to be noted so that we don’t spin our wheels when less competitive programs are available as well. Our team will take a stab at cleaning up the public works and utilities actions to make them more bread. We will do all edits in redlines and then Dustin, Dave, and Jake can make their suggestions within the document.
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o Comment from Dave Rebensdorf (Public Works/Utilities Director) – We are going to wait to review until those edits are made.
Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Sounds good, we will email the team by the end of the day once those edits have been made.

5. Q&A and Next Steps
x Question from Adam Atamian (Community Development) – If there are additional action items to be added, public works and utilities are to add them during their review? o Response from Noelle Anderson (Project Manager) – Yes, and we will shoot them an email once feedback has been incorporated.

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How can the public become involved in the hazard mitigation planning process? Public participation in the process is an important component in the planning process. Your participation helps raise awareness of the hazards we face in San Clemente, and the actions needed to mitigate those hazards. By participating in the process, you will be taking time to consider the hazards in our community, the impact of those hazards on life and property, actions that need to be taken to reduce that impact, and the priority of these actions.

Opportunities for the community to provide input, ask questions, and review/comment on draft documents will be provided throughout the planning process. Your comments, questions, ideas, and concerns will have a significant role in the plan’s preparation.

TAKE OUR SURVEY. Beginning mid-July, the LHMP community survey will be available via SurveyMonkey. This survey will help the LHMP Planning Team better understand the community’s concerns about natural hazards and identify policies and projects that can help lessen the impact of future hazard events. The survey provides the opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Your information will be kept confidential. The final results of the survey will be included within the LHMP.

Take our survey HERE.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT. A community outreach event will be held this fall in order to engage the public and provide further opportunity for community input. You are encouraged to attend the community outreach event and share your specific knowledge about hazards and hazard mitigation in your community. This webpage will be updated with further information once available.

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT LHMP. The LHMP will be made available for a two-week public review period (anticipated to occur in late fall 2024), where the City welcomes your comments and questions.

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From: Atamian, Adam
To: Anderson, Noelle
Cc: Poland, Jake; Scott, Meredith
Subject: EXTERNAL: RE: San Clemente LHMP - Public Review Closes Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:14:24 PM

EXTERNAL EMAIL
Hi Noelle,
I have a few final comments and edits:

1. For the mitigation actions, would it be good to include an item to “explore developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan” (we’re looking into a USDA: Community Wildfire Defense grant opportunity for this)?

2. On page 5-21, the Climate Action Plan responsible agency is Public Works.

Sincerely,
Adam Atamian
Community Development Director
p: (949) 361-6196
[email protected]
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Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 10:09 AM
To: Anderson, Noelle <[email protected]>; Atamian, Adam <AtamianA@sanclemente.org> Cc: Poland, Jake <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: San Clemente LHMP - Public Review Closes
Hi Noelle,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, as well! I just double checked our LHMP email inbox, and there aren’t any emails. I have not received any comments directly, either. I’ll let Adam weigh in to let us know if he has anything to add.

Exciting that it could be on it’s way to Cal OES soon!
Thank you again!
Meredith
From: Anderson, Noelle <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 10:01 AM
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Hi Adam and Meredith –
I hope you both had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Appreciate your coordination with Jake while I was out of office last week as well. Looks like the presentation to the public safety committee went well.

Wanted to follow up and confirm that no public comments on the LHMP were received – know that the [email protected] email was also forwarded to me, and I didn’t see any comments/feedback come through that avenue. We received one comment from Elora on a minor typo in Section 2 that we revised as well.

If there’s no further edits/comments on the deliverable, we can move toward final packaging and submit to Cal OES no later than Friday! Let us know and we’ll proceed accordingly.

Thank you!
Noelle
Noelle Anderson | Project Manager – Planning Department 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500 | Santa Ana, CA 92707 | [O] 949-855-3683 | [M] 949-633-6183 [email protected] | www.mbakerintl.com
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To: Anderson, Noelle
Cc: Scott, Meredith
Subject: EXTERNAL: LHMP note
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 3:07:13 PM
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Hi Noelle – my name is listed in the LHMP Planning Team twice, pages 2-4 & 2-6. Thanks.

Elora Dutra, ARM
HR Analyst II | Risk Management
910 Calle Negocio | San Clemente, CA | 92673
Office | 949-361-8324
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To: HallA; Anderson, Noelle; Rebensdorf, David; BrowerB; Leslea Meyerhoff; PerezR; Scott, Meredith; Ponsen, Zachary; StiversM; WylieS; Milosch, Trevor; Mellott, Rod; RahnJ; ThordahlJ; Ferguson, Robert; Lightfoot, Jonathan; Beach, Niki; Burnside, Dustin; SorahanD; Ohana, Jacob; CampagnoloL; LittleR; Ryan, Shawn; Ilkhanipour, Amir; Christian, James E; cheynemaule; Poland, Jake; Dutra, Elora Cc: Yaffe, Michael; Marchese, Casey; Tamayo, Audrey; Flores, Andy Subject: EXTERNAL: City of San Clemente Seeks Community Input on its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 4:36:07 PM
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Good afternoon all,
The City has opened the Public Review period for the update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.san-clemente.org/Home/Components/News/News/7504/16?backlist=%2fhome If you did not have a chance to fully comment on the draft during the internal review, you can still submit comments during this review period (ending on Dec. 2). As always, please feel free to contact me (and cc Meredith and Noelle) if you have any questions. Have a great weekend! Sincerely,
Adam Atamian, MPA, AICP
Community Development Director
Community Development Department
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
p: (949) 361-6196
[email protected]
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• Persons 65 years and older
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• Language other than English
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• Persons in poverty
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• Introductions, HMP Plan Process/Development, Goals, Hazard Prioritization Exercise
• Stakeholder Meeting Series: October 7 – 24, 2024
• Critical Facilities/Community Lifeline Updates, Hazard Prioritization Findings, Introduction to Vulnerability, Vulnerability Assessment Findings, Mitigation Action Development • Planning Team Meeting #2: November 5, 2024
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Drought Land subsidence Wildfire
Earthquake fault rupture Landslide and mudflow Wind
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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Meeting Date: March 4, 2025 Agenda Item: 10B.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Ryan Kim, Senior Civil Engineer- Traffic
Zak Ponsen, Assistant City Engineer
Dave Rebensdorf- Public Works Director/City Engineer
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DESIGN FOR INSTALLATION OF A

PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND, SIGNAGE, MARKINGS, AND RED CURBS ON CAMINO

MIRA COSTA NEAR MIRA COSTA PARK AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ..body Fiscal Impact:

If the project concept is approved, design will be completed in-house. Construction costs are estimated at $120,000 with a project budget of $150,000 adopted in FY 2024/2025 from the Gas Tax RMRA Fund.

Summary:

The purpose of this report is to consider the design for installation of a raised pedestrian refuge island and its associated improvements within Camino Mira Costa adjacent to the Mira Costa Park.

Staff has collaborated with residents to improve pedestrian crossing at Camino Mira Costa near Mira Costa Park. The proposed changes aim to create more opportunities for pedestrians to cross Camino Mira Costa to and from Mira Costa Park. Refuge islands are not considered a formal crosswalk, but create a safer refuge spot when pedestrians are crossing wide streets.

Raised medians and refuge islands are also considered a form of traffic calming, and should result in a decreased speed for vehicles travelling on Camino Mira Costa.

During the Planning Commission hearing on December 18, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approving the refuge island improvements with some slight modifications. The modifications included some changes to island signage and additional pedestrian warning street markings.

Background:

City staff has received requests from residents and two homeowner’s associations (HOA) for crosswalk improvements on Camino Mira Costa in front of Mira Costa Park. Per the General Plan Mobility Element, Camino Mira Costa is a divided collector street by a painted median or a twoway left-turn lane with a 35-mph speed limit. The roadway has a Class II buffered bike lane, one travel lane, and a parking lane in each direction within 64 feet of paving from curb to curb. 876
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In response to the public request, a pedestrian safety assessment was conducted using a crosswalk warrant analysis. Staff collected traffic and crossing-pedestrian data in November 2023. Per the survey results as shown in Attachment 1, the area would not meet the requirements for a marked crosswalk mainly due to the low number of pedestrians crossing Camino Mira Costa near Mira Costa Park. Despite the warrant results, staff considered the park location and residents who walk their dogs to and from the park. The additional distance required to walk around the street to reach the park was approximately 2,000 feet from the north side of the street. Therefore, staff recommends installing pedestrian refuge islands, proper signage, markings, and 30-foot-long red curbs for pedestrian crossings in front of the park as shown in Attachment 2.

The design and location of the proposed refuge island was based on several factors:
 Due to stopping sight distance for vehicles leaving nearby cross streets, it is best to have it centered in between the two nearest street intersections. This gives vehicles the most distance to see the upcoming refuge island and pedestrians crossing it.  Moving the refuge island north to be more centered with the park and its internal path would potentially place the refuge island over a buried street storm drain system and make the crossing conflict with the curb catch basins, which have larger curb faces. Placement of the refuge island over a storm drain system would greatly increase cost for any future storm drain project if the utility were needing to be maintained.  The majority of public street parking on the opposite side of Mira Costa is south of the park.

One of the HOA’s that requested the improvements is also located to the south.  Moving the refuge island north also results in it being too close to Plaza Estival’s driveway.

Any vehicles leaving his HOA would have very little reaction time before encountering the pedestrians in the refuge island.
 Moving the island north also moves the island closer to the main intersection of Mira Costa and Camino De Estrella thereby reducing reaction times.  Having the refuge island offset from the interior park path would increase pedestrian awareness when attempting to cross the street.

City staff, the Planning Commission, and residents that have been in communication with staff believe that the proposed changes will significantly enhance pedestrian accessibility in the vicinity of Mira Costa Park.

Council Options:
 Adopt Resolution No. 25-24, approving the pedestrian refuge design for new islands, new signage, “PED XING” markings and red curbs as shown on Attachment 2, and finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA.
 Adopt Resolution No. 25-24 with modifications.
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 Continue the item and direct staff to provide additional information.  Do not adopt Resolution No. 25-24 and deny the request for the refuge island, red curb, and proper signage installations.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

The Planning Commission and staff are recommending that the City Council determine this action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301.k) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it consists of minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve Resolution No. 25-24, which would take the following actions:

1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Approve the design concepts as illustrated in Attachment 2 as follows:
a. Pedestrian refuge islands in the painted median on Camino Mira Costa; b. Signage to alert approaching drivers about the presence of pedestrian refuge islands and crossing pedestrians;
c. PED XING markings on both the vehicular and bike lanes leading up to the pedestrian refuge islands; and
d. 30-foot red curb on both sides of Camino Mira Costa in front of Mira Costa Park; and

3. Direct staff to complete project construction plans based on those design concepts, solicit construction bids, and return to City Council for consideration of award of a construction contract and the necessary code modification to create the new No Parking red curbs. ..end
Attachment:

1. Crosswalk Warrant Analysis

2. Pedestrian Refuge Island Plan

3. Resolution No. 25-24
Notification:

Staff hand delivered notices to the residents within 300 feet of the proposed modifications to inform them that the City Council would discuss the subject matter at this meeting. 878

CROSSWALK WARRANT

FOR NON-SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION
Location: Mira Costa at Mira Costa Park DATA
CALC.

POINT/ √
Peak Hour Vehicle Volume:>200 veh/hr in urban areas during peak-hour pedestrian usage. - Sec 4N.02 CAMUTCD In-Roadway Warning Lights 507 √
Peak Hour Pedestrian Volume: >= 40 pedestrians regularly use the crossing during each of any two hours during a 24-hour period. - Sec 4N.02 33 -
Legal Approach Speed:

Crosswalks will not be installed on roadways where the 85th percentile approach speeds are in excess of 45 mph.
40 mph √

1. Pedestrian Volume Warrant: Maximum 10 Points
Crosswalks will not be installed where the pedestrian volume is less than 10 pedestrians per hour during the peak pedestrian hour.

Ped/peak hour Total Points
0 - 10 0
11 - 30 2
31 - 60 4
61 - 90 6
90 - 100 8
over 100 10
19 2

2. Gap Time Warrant: Maximum 10 Points
Avg no. of Gaps @
peak hour/5-min Total Points
0 - 0.99 10
1 - 1.99 8
2 - 2.99 6
3 - 3.99 4
4 - 4.99 2
over 5 0
3 4
2a. Avg no. of gaps per 5-minute period =
Total usable gap time (sec)
Ped crossing time x 12
See gap data by machine
Pedestrian Crossing Time = Street width

3.5 fps 18
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General Condition:

Crosswalk Warrant - Mira Costa at Park Walkway.xlsx 1/28/2025 Attachment 1
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Location: Mira Costa at Mira Costa Park DATA
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3. General Conditions Warrant: Maximum 8 Points
The general conditions would examine the possible improvements to the pedestrian safety due to the crossing installation.
a. Will clarify & define pedestrian routes across complex intersections - 2 pts No 0 b. Will channelize pedestrians into a significantly shorter path - 2 points No 0 c. Will position pedestrian to be seen better by motorists - 2 points - crosswalk by in-pavement lighting system. Yes 2
d. Will position pedestrian to expose him/her to fewer vehicles - 2 points No 0

4. Accident History: No Points
5-Year accident record

5. Visibility Warrant: No Points √
Crosswalks will not be installed unless the motorist has an unrestricted view of all pedestrians at the proposed crosswalk site. for a distance not less than 200 feet approaching from each direction.

Sites with grades, curves and other sight restrictive features will require special attention.

6. Illumination Warrant: No Points √
Crosswalks will not be installed unless adequate lighting in existence or scheduled for installation prior to the installation of the crosswalk. The illumination hall be designed to make the pedestrian visible to all approaching drivers under normal con~itions and the visibility shall be sufficient to provide safe stopping distance.

7. Engineering Judgement Warrant: No Points
The Traffic Engineer may approve any installation of crosswalk if, in special circumstances, there is ample mitigating factors to substantiate the recommendation; or deny any installation if it is determined that the location could be hazardous to either the pedestrian or the motorist.

TOTAL POINTS:

Minimum of 14 points required to warrant a marked crosswalk: NO 8 900-1000' Clear on both
directions
5 Accidents from 2018 to 2022:
1 Veh Vs Ped, Veh vs bike, 2
Broadsides, 1 Rear End
Street light exists at park
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE

PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS,

AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR
SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the City has received resident requests for installation of a crosswalk, pedestrian improvements, and traffic calming measures on Camino Mira Costa adjacent to Mira Costa Park; and
WHEREAS, the City has performed an analysis of a potential crosswalk and the result of the survey did not meet the criteria for installation; and WHEREAS, the City desires to improve pedestrian safety and implement traffic calming measures in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”), at its regular meeting of December 18, 2024, made a recommendation to the City of San Clemente City Council (“City Council”) to approve a pedestrian refuge island and the associated improvements at the Mira Costa Park location on Camino Mira Costa; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendation by the Planning Commission, the information provided by City staff and any information provided by the public at or before the March 4, 2025 City Council meeting, and City Council now wishes to approve of the project design concept and direct staff to finalize design and proceed with construction solicitation.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:

Section 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.

Section 2. Based on the record as a whole, that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it consists of minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Section 3. That the design concepts for pedestrian refuge island and the associated improvements at the Mira Costa Park location on Camino Mira Costa are approved as presented to the City Council on March 4, 2025.

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construction plans based on such design concepts, solicit construction bids, and return to City Council for consideration of award of a construction contract and the necessary code modification to create the new No Parking red curbs.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California San Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-24 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Submitted By: City Council
Subject:
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CITY MANAGER COMPENSATION REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER ..body ANDY HALL IMPLEMENTING AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL SALARY ADJUSTMENT Fiscal Impact:

If the City Council decides to adjust the City Manager’s salary, the fiscal impact would include the amount of any salary adjustment and the related payroll expenses. The City Manager’s current total annual base salary is $297,390, which corresponds to Step D, Range 99 of the City’s Adopted Salary Schedule for Benefited positions.

Summary:

At the City Council meeting on February 18, 2025, the City Council agendized a compensation review for City Manager Andy Hall. Before the City Council is a draft resolution (Attachment 1) that would authorize a contract amendment in an amount selected by the City Council with a proposed effective date of February 18, 2025. The draft resolution and contract amendment (Attachment 2) both have blanks that the City Council would need to fill in before approving.

There is no legal or contractual requirement to adjust the City Manager’s compensation; it is entirely within the City Council’s discretion.

Background:

Gary Andrew “Andy” Hall has served as City Manager for the City of San Clemente since February 20, 2023. The City Council conducted an annual performance evaluation of Mr. Hall in closed session on February 18, 2025. In accordance with state law, the City Council subsequently directed staff to agendize a compensation review in an open meeting.

Consistent with practices applied to all executive City managers and other non-represented City staff, the City Manager has received cost of living adjustments (COLA) in parallel to represented employees during his tenure with the City and in conjunction with the implementation of the Citywide Classification and Compensation study and Employee Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In addition, on March 5, 2024, since the City Manager was hired between steps, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-33, approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement and aligning his base annual salary with Step D, Range 99 of the City’s Adopted Salary Schedule for Benefited positions, which is available on the City’s website at https://www.san-clemente.org/home/showpublisheddocument/79465/638441078906700000.

Accordingly, the City Manager’s current annual base salary is $297,390.

The attached draft Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement (Attachment 2) has a blank for the City Manager’s new compensation amount. For discussion only purposes, each one884 Meeting Date: March 4, 2025 Agenda Item: 10C.

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percent (1%) adjustment would be equivalent to an increase of $2,973.90 to be added directly to the current annual base salary. Per Section 5.A of the original Employment Agreement (as amended), any adjustment must be set forth in a contract amendment.

The Ralph M. Brown Act (specifically Government Code section 54953(c)(3)) requires that before taking final action, an oral report summarizing the recommendation on the compensation to be paid to a local agency executive be made during the open meeting.

Council Options:
 Adopt Resolution No. 25-25 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Hall for a salary increase in an amount specified by the City Council and direct staff to implement the change effective February 18, 2025.  Modify and adopt Resolution No. 25-25 with different amendments to the Employment Agreement with Mr. Hall.
 Continue the item with direction given to staff.
 Deny the Resolution and do not amend the Employment Agreement, which would leave the City Manager compensation unchanged.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

Not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation ..recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to staff, make an oral report summarizing the proposed action, and, if desired, consider Resolution No. 25-25 and the draft Second Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement and fill in the blanks with a salary for the City Manager in an amount specified by the City Council effective February 18, 2025.
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Attachment:

1. Draft Resolution No. 25-25

2. Draft Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of San Clemente and Gary Andrew “Andy” Hall

3. First Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective February 20, 2024

4. Original Employment Agreement effective February 20, 2023 Notification:

None.
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GARY ANDREW
“ANDY” HALL IMPLEMENTING AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL

SALARY INCREASE
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2023, the City of San Clemente (“City”) and Gary Andrew “Andy” Hall entered into an Employment Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) employing Mr. Hall as City Manager;
WHEREAS, Section 5(A) of the Employment Agreement provides in part that adjustments to Mr. Hall’s base salary approved by the City Council are to be accomplished by an amendment to the Agreement;
WHEREAS, effective February 20, 2024, the City and Mr. Hall entered into that certain First Amendment to Employment Agreement (“First Amendment”) increasing Mr.

Hall’s annual base salary to the City Manager classification, Range 99, Step D on the City’s Salary Schedule – Benefited Employees, which was a partial step up and a 2.99% increase;
WHEREAS, Mr. Hall’s current annual base salary is $297,390; WHEREAS, the City Council concluded its annual performance evaluation for Mr.

Hall on February 18, 2025;
WHEREAS, consistent with the terms of Mr. Hall’s Employment Agreement, as amended, and in light of his positive evaluation, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City and the public to increase Mr. Hall’s current annual base salary; and WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code section 54953(c)(3), on February 18, 2025 in a regular City Council meeting and before taking final action, an oral report summarizing the recommendation on the compensation to be paid to a local agency executive was made during the open meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby resolve as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.

Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement in a form substantially similar to that presented to the City Council on March 4, 2025 to adjust Mr. Hall’s base salary by ____% to $_________ effective February 18, 2025.
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Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-25 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Attachment 2

SECOND AMENDMENT TO

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AND GARY ANDREW “ANDY” HALL

This Second Amendment to Employment Agreement between the City of San Clemente and Gary Andrew “Andy” Hall (this “First Amendment”) is made and entered into on this 4th day of March 2025, by and between the CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and Gary Andrew “Andy” Hall l (“Hall”) in order to modify, in writing, the terms and conditions of the City’s employment of Hall effective February 18, 2025.

R E C I T A L S:

A. City and Hall entered into an Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) on February 20, 2023;
B. Effective February 20, 2024, the City and Mr. Hall entered into that certain First Amendment to Employment Agreement (“First Amendment”); and C. City and Hall desire to amend the Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, in the manner provided herein.

C O V E N A N T S:

Section 1. Section 5A of the Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
“A. Effective February 18, 2025, City agrees to pay Hall for services rendered an annual base salary of __________ thousand, ________ hundred, ______ dollars ($_______). Said amount shall be subject to annual base salary increases as identified in Article I – Wages of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of San Clemente and the San Clemente City Employees’ Association (SCCEA) adopted August 20, 2024 and future SCCEA MOUs, and shall be payable in bi-weekly installments at the same time and in the same manner as other City employees are paid. Additionally, at a public, regular meeting of the City Council, the City Council can agendize as a non-consent item, an amendment to this Agreement increasing the City Manager’s base salary payable under Section 5A.

Section 2. Except as expressly amended by this Second Amendment, the remaining portions of the Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second Amendment to be duly executed on the respective dates set forth opposite of their signatures.

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
By:________________________________
ATTEST: Steve Knoblock, Mayor
______________________________ Dated: ____________________, 2025 CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney

APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDING:
________________________________
Finance Authorization

GARY ANDREW “ANDY” HALL
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Dated: __________________, 2025
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
2:00 p.m. - City Council Retreat
Mayor Knoblock
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
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.

An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Knoblock on February 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the San Clemente Community Center, Fireside Room, located at 100 N. Calle Seville, 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

CITY COUNCIL RETREAT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Loeffler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Gregory spoke in opposition to the Christ Lutheran Church Services held on the beach; expressed concerns regarding term limits for Councilmembers and the Elected Mayor in 2026.

Amanda Quintanilla commented on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) meeting; thanked City Manager Hall for his comments at the OCTA meeting.

1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON WATER RESOURCES Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Discussion and Possible Direction on Water Resources" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Desalination Project
George Gregory opined that there are more cost effective methods than

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Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the Doheny Desalination Project as it relates to environmental impacts; commented on local wells.

John Dolegowski spoke on the future of water resources/allocation as it may be potentially impacted by population growth and global warming.

Water Resources
Amanda Quintanilla inquired on the output of local wells in case of an emergency and their current operating conditions.

George Gregory suggested that the City place a reservoir along Pico Canyon for emergencies.

Following discussion, the City Council agendized consideration of the Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Phase I Project and consideration of partnering on the Doheny Desalination Phase I, both projects will return to the City Council for consideration at a future meeting.

Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed at 3:21 p.m. and reconvened at 3:25 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.

2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION FOR THE PHASE II/FINAL IMPROVEMENTS

AT CASA ROMANTICA
Shawn Ryan narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City Council Retreat Item 2 Discussion and Direction for the Phase II/Final Improvements at Casa Romantica" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Wayne Eggleston commented on his involvement on the development of Casa Romantica into a cultural center; spoke in support of like-for-like repairs at Casa Romantica.

George Gregory spoke in support of like-for-like repairs at Casa Romantica; urged the City to seek private donors to fund improvements.

Larry Culbertson commented on the importance of Casa Romantica as a cultural center; urged the City Council to expand the amphitheater and observation deck.

Ruth Denault commented on the work of the Casa Romantica Board.

Jacqui Groseth, Executive Director, Casa Romantica, offered to share event/revenue data with the City; spoke on activities held at the amphitheater.

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The City Council expressed interest in relocating the amphitheater to the slope.

The City Council requested that the Casa Romantica Board provide the City with the following information:

1. Data concerning income/expenditures on an annual basis (as included in the lease)

2. Direct the City Manager to extend the offer to have a City Councilmember be an ex-officio member of the Casa Romantica Board.

3. Direct the City Manager to collaborate with Casa Romantica to get audit numbers and lease provisions concerning noise.

3. UPDATE, LOOK AHEAD AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON COASTAL

RESOURCES
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City Council Retreat Item 3 Coastal Projects" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Amanda Quintanilla commented on the development of Doheny State Beach; spoke on the partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY OF SAN

CLEMENTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the Capital Improvement Program and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Amanda Quintanilla opined that the City should have a procedure to prioritize Capital Improvement Projects; expressed concerns regarding a proposed bike lane project on Avenida Pico.

Following discussion, the City Council directed the Capital Improvement Projects be displayed on a map and included in the budget.

The City Council directed the City Manager to return to the City Council within three months with a report concerning Capital Improvement Projects that could be contracted as either Professional Services Agreements or General Services Contracts and how to utilize contractors to expedite projects.

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5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON CITY COMMISSIONS AND

COMMITTEES
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.

Community Development Director Atamian and Beaches Parks and Recreation Director Wylie responded to City Council inquiries.

Susan Ambrose, San Clemente, commented on her work on the Coastal Advisory Committee.

John Dolegowski, San Clemente, spoke on the work of the Coastal Advisory Committee; suggested ways the Coastal Advisory Committee could better assist the City/staff.

Amanda commented on attendance at the Coastal Advisory Committee as it relates to the information provided to the community.

Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to return to the City Council with a report concerning the City's Commissions and Committees with the following changes:

1. Consolidating the Human Affairs Committee and Public Safety Committee requiring four members to have a public safety background.The San Clemente Chief of Police Services, Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief and Marine Safety Chief to attend meetings as-needed.

2. Consolidate the Arts and Culture Committee, Coastal Advisory Committee with the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission requiring two members have coastal expertise.

3. The City Council directed that the Golf Course Committee, Investment Advisory, Planning Commission to remain in their current status.

6. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION ON CITY

COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in opposition to limiting time for public speakers at regular City Council meetings.

7. CITY MANAGER CLOSING COMMENTS
The City Manager acknowledged the City Council and their continued efforts to make San Clemente a great place to live, work and play; suggested that two retreats be held a year to facilitate discussion on topics of importance.

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8. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 6:13 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 18, 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
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
Mayor Knoblock
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
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 Knoblock on February 18, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the following:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None

BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.

INVOCATION
Lead Pastor Mark Ambrose, Pacific Coast Church, gave the invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cabral led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1. Special Presentations
A. PierPride Update and Donation of Bike Racks
Amber Gregg, PierPride, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning PierPride achievements and presented the City with a $20,000 donation for the base of the pier bike rack project. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Adoptable Pet of the Month
Coastal Animal Services Authority General Manager Stinett and Animal Services Officer Moran presented "Delphi", an adoptable chihuahua; shared information on her personality and encouraged the community to adopt.

2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
· Attended a meeting with Orange County Sheriff Barnes. · Attended a meeting with the San Clemente Homeless Collaborative. · Met with San Clemente Chief of Police Services Chevalier.

Councilmember Loeffler:
· Met with San Clemente Chief of Police Services Chevalier. · Commented on City Council meeting participation and items agendized by the City Council.
· Attended the Coastal Animal Services Authority Board Meeting on February 10, 2025.

Councilmember Enmeier:
· Attended the Coastal Animal Services Authority Board Meeting on February 10, 2025.

Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board Meeting. · Attended meetings with San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel to finalize the 2025 agenda. · Meeting with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) on February 19, 2025. · Announced that the City, in collaboration with Heritage San Clemente, will hold a dinner on February 19, 2025 to honor the 2nd Battalion 1st Marines in advance of their deployment.
· Announced that there is a Golf Course meeting February 19, 2025. · Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division Board of Directors Meeting

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· Announced that the Investment Advisory Committee is working on evaluating 115 Trust for the City and will present at an upcoming City Council meeting. · Will meet with San Clemente Chief of Police Services Chevalier in the upcoming week.
· Attended a meeting with Brian Bilbray concerning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on February 12, 2025.
· Attended an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) meeting. · Met with Supervisor Foley and Mayor Federico of Dana Point, representing San Clemente as a Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

Mayor Knoblock:
· Attended an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) meeting. · Attended a Save our Beaches San Clemente meeting.
· Met with San Clemente Chief of Police Services Chevalier. · Attended a meeting with Brian Bilbray concerning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on February 12, 2025.

The City Council introduced San Clemente Chief of Police Services Chevalier.

3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Michelle Morgan expressed concerns regarding battery storage facilities; urged the City Council to join the Cities of Laguna Hills and San Juan Capistrano in opposing the proposed battery storage facility. Distributed information to the City Council which is on file with the City Clerk.

Mikii Rathmann, San Clemente, spoke on small businesses on Avenida Del Mar; urged the City Council to continue to support local businesses.

Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, commented on statements made by Councilmember Loeffler in the OC Register.

Abby Paulson, Supervisor Foley's Office, provided an update on action for South County Cities.

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4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, 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.

6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:

Direction given, no reportable action concerning:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager

7. Staff Communications
None.

8. Public Hearings
None.

9. Unfinished Business
None.

10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER

8.26 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE

DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND DRINKS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the distribution of food and drinks on public property and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

The following individuals spoke in support of proposed Ordinance No. 1788 which would regulate food and drink distribution on public property:

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Sara Martin, San Clemente, provided photographs to the City Council, a hard copy of the photographs are on file with the City Clerk.

Sahl Martin
George Gregory, San Clemente
Tom Streeter, San Clemente
Thor Johnson
The following individuals spoke in opposition of proposed Ordinance No. 1788 which would regulate food and drink distribution on public property:

Jenifer Massey, San Clemente
Catherine Moore
Rhonda, Help OC Unhoused and Housing is a Human Right OC Patti Vaitaitis, San Clemente
Maura Mikulec, Capistrano Beach
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente
Donna Vidrine
Louise Herbert
Angela Watts commented on potential impacts to children's sports teams.

Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE) to NOT conduct the first reading or introduce Ordinance No. 1788. No action was taken on this Ordinance.

AYE: Enmeier, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Cabral and Loeffler
10B. CONTRACT AWARD - WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND APPROVING A 10% PROJECT

CONTINGENCY
Administrative Services Director Brower and Senior IT Analyst Boisseranc narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Website Design Services and Content Management System" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-17, which would:

1. Award a Professional Services Agreement and approve a Master Services Agreement with Civic Plus, LLC. for the purchase, implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance of the CivicPlus Website and Content

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Management System including SeeClickFix CRM, AudioEye accessibility, and CivicSend communication.

2. Approve, and authorize the City Manage to execute, Contract No. C25-09 (Professional Services Agreement) and C25-12 (Master Services Agreement), by and between the City of San Clemente and Civic Plus, LLC., providing for the purchase, implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance of the CivicPlus Website and Content Management System including SeeClickFix CRM, AudioEye accessibility, and CivicSend communication, in an amount not to exceed $168,280 for a three-year term with three additional one-year options exercisable at the City Manger's discretion.

3. Approve a 10% project contingency.

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None

11. Consent Calendar
Public Comments
11F - CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2025 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM, APPROVAL OF A 10% CONTINGENCY AND FINDING THE PROJECT

CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
Patricia Holloway, San Clemente, expressed appreciation for the project locations being listed in the Administrative Report; urged the City to evaluate opportunities to add or replace trees when completing these types of projects.

The City Council removed item 11D from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

See page 11 of these minutes for a summary of the action.

A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2025.

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None

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B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2025.
(2) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2025.
(3) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 29, 2025.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2025.

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3186 THROUGH 3195 AND WARRANT NOS.
602363 THROUGH 602526, PAID ON
2-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,812,619.07
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,812,619.07
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:

APPROVE WARRANT NO. 968 AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 100630
THROUGH 100946, FOR THE PERIOD
1-20-25 THROUGH 2-2-25, PAID
ON 2-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $528,769.85
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $528,769.85
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None

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11E. CONTRACT AWARD - COMPLETION OF GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY’S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM,

ACCEPTING RELATED GRANT FUNDING, AND FINDING THE PROJECT

STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-19, which will:

1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and 15378 (No Potential for Impact) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

2. Award a professional consulting services agreement to EnGeo, Inc. to conduct geotechnical analysis and policy development services.

3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-10, by and between the City of San Clemente and EnGeo, Inc., providing for geotechnical analysis and policy development services, in an amount not to exceed $129,000.

4. Accept grant revenues in the amount of $129,000 to Account No. 001-000- 33446 (Coastal Grant Revenue).

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2025 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM, APPROVAL OF A 10% PROJECT CONTINGENCY AND FINDING THE

PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-20, which will:
..recommendation

1. Find the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325, 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 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325, contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc.

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3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-11, by and between the City of San Clemente and L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., providing for the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, in an amount not to exceed $899,621, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-11 (Attachment 3).

4. Approve a 10% construction contingency of $89,962 for this project.

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RESERVOIRS 5A AND 10 CHEMICAL LINES

IMPROVEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-21, which will:

1. Accept the Reservoirs 5A and 10 Chemical Lines Improvement, CIP Project No. 24404, from the contractor, Jennette Company, Inc.

2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Reservoirs 5A and 10 Chemical Lines Improvement.

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, Jennette Company, Inc.

4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for these projects upon receipt of a warranty bond or bonds 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

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11H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PRIMA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL (FACILITY NO. MO1) WALL STABILIZATION AT GRANDE VISTA
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-22, which will:

1. Accept Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista, CIP Project No. 15007, from the contractor, BOSCO Constructors, Inc.

2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista.

3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 30 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, BOSCO Constructors, 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

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $1.8 MILLION GRANT AWARD FOR CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM’S 2023 MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER, AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF THE MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER AGREEMENT AND

FINDING THE PROJECT STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
City Planner Lightfoot narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, to direct staff to return to the City Council meeting of March 4, 2025 with additional information including alternate routes for the proposed Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program.

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Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, Failed 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Councilmember Wu and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE) to:

Adopt Resolution No. 25-18, which will:

1. Find the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resources Code § 21080.25.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Mobility Project Voucher Agreement (Agreement Number MP23W2A-16G).

3. Accept grant revenue from the CMO Program Administrator in the amount of up to $1,800,000 for the San Clemente NEV Circulator Program for FY 2024/25 through 2029/30.

4. Direct staff to include the City total contribution of $534,000 to be included within the General Fund Budget for the final operational year of shuttle service within the FY2029 budget.

AYE: Enmeier and Loeffler
NOE: Cabral, Wu and Mayor Knoblock

THE ORIGINAL MOTION ON THE FLOOR WAS VOTED ON AND CARRIED 5-0. For ease of reference, the action taken was as follows:

Direct staff to return to the City Council meeting of March 4, 2025 with additional information including alternate routes for the proposed Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program.

AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None

12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Warren Vidrine spoke in support of Council not introducing Ordinance No. 1788, item 10A - Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance adding chapter 8.26 to the San Clemente Municipal Code regulating the distribution of food and drinks on public property.

Lois McNicoll commented on work being done within the City; urged the City Council to take action on topics of importance within the community.

Tony spoke on the upcoming special election for State Senate.

Jeff commented on the bible study at the beach as it relates to the distribution of

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13. Future Agenda Items
City Manager's Employment Contract
Mayor Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Cabral agendized consideration of an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract at the March 4, 2025 City Council meeting.

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 contract was executed under his signature authority:

1. Scott Fazekas & Associates providing for Building Plan Check Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on March 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.

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COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 6:00 P.M.

A regular meeting of the Golf Course Committee of the City of San Clemente was called to order by Chair Divel on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Former Golf Course Committee Member, Dick Veale PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Chair Rick Divel, Vice Chair Mandy Hamilton, Ben Page, Robert Zumberge
Marc Veale
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Randy Little, Maintenance Manager
Jordan Gilmore, Golf Course Manager
Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 28, 2024 Motion by Zumberge, seconded by Hamilton, Veale absent, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 28, 2024.

AYE: Divel, Hamilton, Page, Zumberge
NOE: None
ABSENT: Veale
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 26, 2024 Motion by Hamilton, seconded by Page, Veale absent, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 26, 2024.

AYE: Divel, Hamilton, Page, Zumberge
NOE: None
ABSENT: Veale

2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
JANUARY 28, 2025
City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Berkuta called the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the City of San Clemente to order at 3:01 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Hazelton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Nick Berkuta
Vice Chair Michael Greenwald
Tom Hazelton
Mark Rhoden
Chief Rod Mellott
Chief Cheyne Maule
Captain Cruz Alday
Committee
Members Absent: None.

Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Racheal Perez, Administrative Assistant, Public Works
Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance Manager
Natanya Wilcher, Office Specialist II

4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
None.

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5. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of December 17, 2024

MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER HAZELTON, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes.

MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY CHAIR BERKUTA, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to reorder the agenda to hear Item No. 8 prior to Item No. 6.

8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Amending the Current City Municipal Code to Allow Temporary Tent Camping on Selected Church Properties
Tom Streeter, Co-Chair of the San Clemente Homeless Collaboration, indicated the proposed temporary tent camping was not feasible, therefore, they would be looking into alternative options.

6. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Matt, San Clemente Resident, discussed teens targeting, harassing and threatening him, with no action by the Sheriff’s Department.

Jody Giles, San Clemente Resident, discussed escalation of harassment towards Matt and expressed fear of violence. He suggested proactive enforcement and care for all residents.

Bernice Giles, San Clement Resident, expressed concern for Matt’s wellbeing.

Captain Cruz Alday indicated he was serving as interim chief during the process of obtaining a new chief; discussed his experience; and offered his assistance.

7. REVEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Marine Safety Performance Measures FY2024 Q4 (deferred from previous meeting)
Chief Mellot indicated attendance was down due to the sand replenishment project.

Chair Berkuta noted another quarter with zero drownings.

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Chief Maule discussed response times and Falck ambulance service.

C. OCFA Performance Measures FY2025 Q1
Chief Maule provided an overview of the Q1 performance measures.

In response to Committee questions, Chief Maule discussed the response time goals; efforts to increase services; and work on brush clearance, education and home hardening.

Director Atamian discussed the City’s efforts for property maintenance, specifically open space areas, best practices, and use of volunteers for maintenance clearance.

Chief Maule discussed Orange County assistance and takeaways from the LA County Fires; and recent fires in Orange County. He anticipated attic fires caused the majority of the destruction in LA County and discussed the usefulness of attic sprinklers.

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2024-2025 The Committee updated the subcommittee assignments to add Member Hazelton to Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update; Vice Chair Greenwald to Technology Review; and Member Rhoden to Neighborhood Watch.
(1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update Chair Berkuta discussed a recent communication with City Maintenance staff for an updated inventory on tsunami signage and efforts to have Team Rubicon present at an upcoming Committee meeting.
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update
None.
(3) Neighborhood Watch
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(4) Statistical Information and Review
None.
(5) Human Trafficking
None.
(6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Captain Alday explained that the current reporting of OCSD statistics did not distinguish the type of bikes; but internal tracking suggested approximately 20 cites for e-bikes and over 30 cite/tows of dirt bikes and Surron e-bikes between April and June.
(7) Technology Review
None.
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
None.
(9) Park Ranger Program
None.

10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Police Services – Orange County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Alday None.

B. Fire Services – Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule None.

C. Marine Safety – Marine Safety Division Capt. Mellott Captain Mellott provided an overview of recent statistics; notable incidents; upcoming tests for junior lifeguards; and phase 2 of the sand project.

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E. Committee members
None.

F. City Staff
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY MEMBER HAZELTON, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to adjourn the meeting at 4:12 p.m., to a Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.

Respectfully submitted,
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Nick Berkuta, Chair
Attest:
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San Clemente City Hall
First Floor Community Room
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, California 92673

1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator (ZA) Adam Atamian called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator to order on February 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the First Floor Community Room of City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.

Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Zoning Administrator
Jessica Gatny, Assistant Planner
Zach Rehm, Principal Planner
Tamara Tatich, Administrative Assistant

2. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025.

ZA Atamian received and filed the minutes for the regular meeting of January 23, 2024.

3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.

4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing Project (PHP) 25-012, Adair Residence, 106 Esplanade A request for the Zoning Administrator to approve a Development Permit 25-040 for a 182 sq. ft. addition to a property adjacent to a historic residence. The addition allows for a new kitchen/dining area. The project also proposes to remodel two existing bathrooms, add a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, install a new HVAC system, and replace the service panel.

The Zoning Administrator will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

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The addition, located behind a nearby historic structure, was deemed consistent with zoning regulations and design guidelines, and will not negatively impact the neighborhood or the historic home. The applicant will also address sidewalk repairs and landscaping.

At the conclusion of the staff report, Assistant Planner Gatny introduced the applicants on the project; contractors Scott and Connor Woodland of Woodland Homes.

ZA Atamian thanked staff and asked the applicants if they would like to make a presentation. Connor Woodland thanked staff and had nothing to add.

ZA Atamian opened the public hearing.

There being no further questions of staff or the applicants, ZA Atamian closed the public hearing.

ZA Atamian stated he reviewed the staff report and is familiar with the project. ZA Atamian noted that it appears that the project was initially submitted as a Building Permit that was found to require a public hearing process due to the property abutting a historical structure. ZA Atamian noted that the remodel was modest and would not negatively affect the historical structure. There are also non-historic structures behind the historic structure that buffer the property from the historic property.

ZA Atamian stated that the Findings can be made:
• The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. • The proposed project complies with zoning regulations. • This is a modest addition
• The sidewalk will be improved
• The two trees in the front will be a benefit to the neighborhood • The proposed project is consistent with the City’s Design Guidelines. • The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity.

ZA Atamian determined the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

Action: The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-002 approving Development Permit 25-040, Adair Residence, 106 Esplanade, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

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5. NEW BUSINESS
None.

6. OLD BUSINESS
None.

7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the Zoning Administrator, which will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Community Development Department, City Hall, First Floor Community Room, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.

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Meeting Date: March 4, 2025 Agenda Item: 11D.

Submitted By: City Manager
Prepared By: Leslea Meyerhoff, Contract Coastal Administrator Subject:
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CONSIDERATION OF FOUR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING FOUR SUBMITTALS OF GRANT APPLICATIONS ..body FOR COASTAL PROJECTS
Fiscal Impact:

Approval of the four grant applications that are the subject of this report is anticipated to result in the City obtaining additional sources of funding in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (FY 26/27) that would support implementation of the high priority coastal resiliency projects. The total amount of grant funding sought by these four grant applications is $9,096,524. Each of the four grants has a different cost share match requirement that ranges from 0% to 50%. If all the grant funding is obtained, the City would be required to match in the amount of $4,147,850, which could be provided as cash, other grant funding, in-kind contributions or a combination thereof.

Summary:

Before the City Council are four resolutions authorizing the submittal of four grant applications to the appropriate agencies, which include the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) and the California Coastal Commission (CCC). City staff is seeking grant funding for four coastal projects including: (1) initiation of the pre-construction, engineering and design (PED) phase of Stage 2 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) beach sand project, (2) repair and maintenance of the City’s municipal pier, (3) conducting design, engineering, environmental review and permitting tasks for a pilot sand retention project, and (4) conducting a beach attendance and fiscal impact study in San Clemente. If any of the grants are awarded, staff will return to the City Council for approval of the grant agreement(s) and any appropriations that may be needed for the cost share match(es).

Background:

In 2022, the City Council reaffirmed that the development of additional coastal resiliency projects that can deliver sand to the City’s beaches remains a top near-term and long-term City priority.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Project completed Stage 1 of the planned 50-year beach restoration project in 2024. The USACE Project placed 200,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach between Linda Lane and T-Street. Renourishment is planned to occur every five to six years from 2024-2074. Due to the long lead times associated with obtaining grant funding, and the inherent competitive nature of the grant making process, City staff seeks to submit a grant application to the DBW requesting $1,546,524 in funding to initiate the PED phase of Stage 2 of the USACE beach sand project. The total Stage 2 PED cost is estimated to be $3,638,880. The USACE will pay one half of the cost with the other one half coming from the City and the State.

This grant requires a local cost share match of 15% estimated to be $272,850, which could be 950
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provided as cash, other grant funding, work in kind credit contributions or a combination thereof.

If the City is successful, funding would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest.

For the second grant, City staff is seeking a resolution of approval authorizing the submittal of a grant application to DBW to fund a repair and maintenance project at the City’s nearly 100-yearold municipal pier. The City is seeking $6,350,000 in grant funding from the state for this project.

This grant requires a local cost share match in the amount of 50% or $2,775,000. If the City is successful, funding would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest.

For the third grant, City staff is seeking a resolution of approval authorizing the submittal of a grant application to DBW to fund the next phase of the City’s nature based sand retention study.

The current phase is funded by a Coastal Commission grant, which concludes at the end of 2025.

For the next phase, City staff is seeking funding through a different entity, namely DBW, to continue into the next phase of the study, which would include design, engineering and environmental tasks. Sand retention is recommended as a companion strategy to bolster the performance of beach sand replenishment projects to build long-term resiliency. The City is seeking $1,100,000 in grant funding from the DBW for this project. This grant requires a local cost share match in the amount of 50% or $1,100,000, which could be provided as cash, other grant funding, work in kind credit contributions or a combination thereof. If the City is successful, funding would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest.

For the fourth grant, City staff is seeking a resolution of approval authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the CCC to conduct a beach attendance and fiscal impact analysis study of the City’s beaches. All beach sand projects require a positive cost to benefit (BCR) ratio.

Calculation of the BCR depends on beach attendance data as one critical piece of information.

This study would collect beach attendance data and would result in a fiscal impact analysis of the beach in San Clemente, which could be used to support future investment in the beach. The City is seeking $100,000 in grant funding from the state for this project. This grant does not require a local cost share match. If the City is successful, it is anticipated that funding would become available in Summer / Fall 2025 on a reimbursement basis.

Discussion:

The City’s sandy beach is a valuable coastal resource in the City that provides a multitude of public benefits. The beach is valued for public enjoyment for residents and visitors, for community well-being and for quality of life. The sandy beach also provides essential protection of infrastructure and existing structures in the City from current coastal erosion and future conditions.

Building on the City’s 2021 Coastal Resiliency Plan, City staff are currently working on a wide variety of projects intended to build and bolster long term coastal resiliency in San Clemente.

There is currently no dedicated source of funding or revenue stream for coastal projects in San Clemente so staff is pursuing a wide range of grant funding opportunities to advance coastal projects including the following, which are the subject of this staff report: beach sand replenishment, municipal pier repairs and maintenance, sand retention projects as a companion to beach sand replenishment and a beach attendance and fiscal impact study of the beach. 951
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Council Options:
 Adopt all the Resolutions authorizing staff to submit applications to the applicable granting agencies.
 Adopt some of the Resolutions with or without changes.  Provide alternative direction to staff.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

Submittal of a grant application is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Recommended Actions:
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Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-26 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC BEACH RESTORATION ACT FOR THE USACE PROJECT STAGE 2 PED PHASE.”

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-27 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITIES

GRANT PROGRAM TO ENABLE A COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL PIER.”

3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-28 titled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE PILOT SAND RETENTION PROJECT STUDY.”

4. Adopt Resolution No. 25-29 titled: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR FUNDING TO

CONDUCT A BEACH ATTENDANCE AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE BEACH STUDY.”
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Attachment:

1. Resolution No. 25-26

2. Resolution No. 25-27

3. Resolution No. 25-28

4. Resolution No. 25-29
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Notification:

None.
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE

PUBLIC BEACH RESTORATION ACT FOR THE USACE
..body PROJECT STAGE 2 PED PHASE
WHEREAS, coastal erosion is a very significant problem in the City of San Clemente that threatens the public beaches, coastal public access, key public facilities, existing structures, and critical public infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based on emergency conditions on City beaches where there is no dry sand at high tide and public beaches, existing structures and critical public infrastructure including the railroad revetment is direct to direct wave attack and being undermined; and
WHEREAS, the City has begun implementing a comprehensive, citywide coastal resiliency strategy using beach sand replenishment and sand retention as the primary means of restoring the sandy beach in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking grant funding for the USACE Project Stage 2 PED Phase in the amount of $1,546,524 in funding to initiate the PED phase of Stage 2 of the USACE beach sand project to advance the planned 50-year sand replenishment program in the center of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Stage 2 PED cost is estimated to be $3,638,880. The USACE will pay one half of the cost with the other one half coming from the City and the State.

The grant requires a local cost share match of 15% of the non-federal cost estimated to be or $272,850, which could be provided as cash, other grant funding, work in kind credit contributions or a combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, the State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) offers grants to local jurisdictions for public beach restoration projects such as that being implemented by the City; and
WHEREAS, DBW has been a solid funding partner for the City for many years for the USACE beach sand project for the planning, PED and construction phases; and WHEREAS, the DBW issued a solicitation in 2024 seeking letters of intent from agencies seeking funding for public beach restoration projects and the City submitted a letter of intent in 2024; and
WHEREAS, DBW invited the City to submit a full grant application in response to 954
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the letter of intent; and
WHEREAS, the DBW grants must be accompanied by a resolution from the public agency authorizing the submittal of a grant application no later than April 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, if the City is successful, funding from DBW for this effort would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest and the item will be brought back to the City Council for consideration of the acceptance of the grant funding.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California, does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows:

1. That the foregoing recitations are true, correct, and incorporated fully herein.

2. That the City Council desires to have staff continue to implement a citywide public beach restoration program building on the two sand placement projects completed in 2024 that delivered 237,000 cubic yards of sand to the City’s beaches.

3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the DBW for such project.

4. That City staff is authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary and proper to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

5. That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-26 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the 4
th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 25-27

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE BOAT

LAUNCHING FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM TO ENABLE

A COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT OF THE
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WHEREAS, the City’s Municipal Pier is approaching the 100-year-old mark in 2028 and requires repairs and maintenance to keep the facility looking and performing optimally as a key coastal public amenity in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking grant funding for improvements to the San Clemente Municipal Pier in the amount of $6,350,000 in funding to initiate the municipal pier rehabilitation project; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a local cost share match in the amount of 50% or $2,775,000, which could be provided as cash, other grant funding, in-kind contributions or a combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, the State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) offers grants to local jurisdictions for projects such as that being implemented by the City for the pier; and
WHEREAS, DBW grant applications must be accompanied by a resolution from the public agency authorizing the submittal of a grant application no later than April 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, if the City is successful, funding from DBW for this effort would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest and the item would be brought back to the City Council for grant acceptance at that time.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California, does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and fully incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. That the City Council desires to implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program of the City’s Municipal Pier.

SECTION 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the DBW for such project. 957
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SECTION 4. That City staff is authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary and proper to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-27 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the 4
th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. 25-28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BOATING AND

WATERWAYS FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE

SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE
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WHEREAS, coastal erosion is a very significant problem in the City of San Clemente that threatens the public beaches, coastal public access, key public facilities, existing structures, and critical public infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based on emergency conditions on City beaches where there is no dry sand at high tide and public beaches, existing structures and critical public infrastructure, including the railroad revetment is direct to direct wave attack and being undermined; and
WHEREAS, the City has begun implementing a comprehensive, citywide coastal resiliency strategy using beach sand replenishment and sand retention as the primary means of restoring the sandy beach in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking grant funding for the next phase of the sand retention project in the amount of $1,100,000 in funding to initiate design, engineering and environmental tasks of the project; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a local cost share match in the amount of 50% or $1,100,000, which could be provided as cash, other grant funding, work in kind credit contributions or a combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, the State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) offers grants to local jurisdictions for shoreline projects involving structures such as that being evaluated by the City; and
WHEREAS, DBW has been a solid funding partner for the City for many years for the USACE beach sand project for the planning, PED and construction phases; and WHEREAS, the DBW issued a solicitation in 2024 seeking letters of intent from agencies seeking funding for public beach restoration projects and the City submitted a letter of intent in 2024; and
WHEREAS, DBW invited the City to submit a full grant application in response to the letter of intent; and
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agency authorizing the submittal of a grant application no later than April 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, if the City is successful, funding from DBW for this effort would become available in Fall 2026 at the earliest and the item would be brought back to the City Council for consideration of acceptance of the grant.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California, does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows:

1. That the foregoing recitations are true, correct, and fully incorporated herein.

2. That the City Council desires to have staff continue to explore the potential feasibility of implementing one or more sand retention devices in the City to serve as a companion to beach sand replenishment efforts building on the two sand placement projects completed in 2024 that delivered 237,000 cubic yards of sand to the City’s beaches.

3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the DBW for such project.

4. That City staff is authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary and proper to fulfill the purpose and intent of this resolution.

5. That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-28 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the 4
th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR FUNDING TO

CONDUCT A BEACH ATTENDANCE AND FISCAL IMPACT
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WHEREAS, coastal erosion is a very significant problem in the City of San Clemente that threatens the public beaches, coastal public access, key public facilities, existing structures, and critical public infrastructure; and WHEREAS, based on emergency conditions on City beaches where there is no dry sand at high tide and public beaches, existing structures and critical public infrastructure including the railroad revetment is direct to direct wave attack and being undermined; and
WHEREAS, the City has begun implementing a comprehensive, citywide coastal resiliency strategy using beach sand replenishment and sand retention as the primary means of restoring the sandy beach in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking grant funding to collect data on beach attendance and to conduct a fiscal impact analysis of the beaches as part of the City’s Local Coastal Program; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission has been a solid funding partner for the City on various Local Coastal Program elements; and WHEREAS, the CCC issued a solicitation in 2024 seeking grant applications from local agencies seeking funding for Local Coastal Program related studies and projects; and
WHEREAS, the CCC invited the City to submit a full grant application in response to an inquiry for the subject study; and
WHEREAS, the CCC grant applications must be accompanied by a resolution from the public agency authorizing the submittal of a grant application no later than March 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, if the City is successful, funding from CCC for this effort would become available in Fall 2025 on a reimbursement basis and no local match is required for this grant.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California, does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows:
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1. That the foregoing recitations are true, correct, and fully incorporated herein.

2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the CCC for such project.

3. That City staff is authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary and proper to fulfill the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

4. That the City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of San
San Clemente, California Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
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I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-29 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the 4
th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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