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San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
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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on February 14, 2025.
· 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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food.
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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MAYOR of the City of
San Clemente, California
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California