CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
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4:30 p.m. - Closed Session CALIFORNIA
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Knoblock
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 March 4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Offer of Dedication Talega HOA and TCA". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN 701-041-06, 701-041-52, 701-041-55 701-041-58, 701-041-59, 701-041-62, 701-043-07, 701-043-08, 701-043-09, and 701-341-02
Property: Properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager and Adam Atamian, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Talega Associates, LLC, and Talega Maintenance Corporation
Under Negotiations: Terms
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:28 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Pastor Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Enmeier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
None.
2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Met with stakeholders concerning the Doheny Desalination project. • Attended the groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, 2025 for the San Clemente Pump Track.
• Met with Finance and Administrative Services and Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Directors.
: Attended an Orange County District 5 Supervisor meeting.
Attended a Cal Cities Sponsored Bills Briefing on February 26, 2025.
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Attended the groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, 2025 for the San Clemente Pump Track.
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on February 21, 2025.
• Recognized Orange County Sheriff's Department for their efforts in North Beach.
• Commented on public safety incidents in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended the groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, 2025 for the San Clemente Pump Track.
• Met with Police Services Captain Chevalier on February 19, 2025. • Met with stakeholders concerning the Doheny Desalination project on
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February 20, 2025.
Attended San Clemente Day events on February 22, 2025.
• Met with stakeholders concerning the compass energy storage project on February 25, 2025.
• Attended the Cal Cities Coastal Leadership Group meeting on February 27, 2025 concerning proposed legislation.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on February 21, 2025.
• Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board Meeting on February 27, 2025.
• Reported that the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel announced two non-compliance issues. • Met with Colonel Pelham, United States Marine Corps, on February 19, 2025. • Met with the Camp Pendleton Community Plans and Liaison office. • Attended a Golf Course Master Plan meeting on February 25, 2025; encouraged the public to provide input on the Golf Course Master Plan. • Attended a Downtown Business Association meeting on February 28, 2025. • Attended a Cal Cities Sponsored Bills Briefing on February 26, 2025. • Spoke on the goat grazing pilot project.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Attended the Orange County Vector Control meeting.
• Attended San Clemente Day and base of the pier bike rack ribbon cutting ceremony held on February 22, 2025.
• Attended the Marine Corps dinner honoring the 1st Battalion 2nd Marines upcoming deployment.
• Attended a meeting held by newly elected State Senator Strickland.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Tyler Boden spoke on the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Annual Barbecue in honor of the City's adopted Marine Corps Unit 2nd Battalion 4th Marines.
Wayne Eggleston narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning Park Semper Fi and Marine Corps Unit 2nd Battalion 1st Marines; urged the City Council to appropriate additional funds to support local Marine Corps units. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay spoke on the goat grazing pilot project
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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
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN 701-041-06, 701-041-52, 701-041-55, 701-041-58, 701-041-59, 701-041-62, 701-043-07, 701-043-08, 701-043-09, and 701-341-02
Property: Properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager and Adam Atamian, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Talega Associates, LLC, and Talega Maintenance Corporation
Under Negotiations: Terms
7. Staff Communications
None.
Public Hearings
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the public hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Unfinished Business
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 concerning a reduction in the program costs for the City. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns related to costs associated with the grant.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, 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 (CEQA) 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 Clean Mobility Options (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 $200,000 spread amongst the four operational years of the program.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN, AND UPDATE ON WILDFIRE MITIGATION ACTIONS Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-23 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2024 SAN CLEMENTE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
2. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated March 4, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk, related to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Firewise USA Program.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10B. 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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-24, which will:
1. Find 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.
2. Approve the design concepts as illustrated in Attachment 2, of the Administrative Report dated March 4, 2025, as follows:
a. Install 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.
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d. 30-foot red curb on both sides of Camino Mira Costa in front of Mira Costa Park.
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10C. CITY MANAGER COMPENSATION REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER ANDY HALL
IMPLEMENTING AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL SALARY ADJUSTMENT
City Manager Hall left the room at 6:05 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-25 entitled 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.
2. Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute, Second Amendment to Contract No. C23-08, an employment agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and Gary Andrew "Andy" Hall, for a base salary increase of 3% totaling $306,311.21 annually.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Manager Hall returned to the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
11. Consent Calendar
Public Comments
Item 11D - CONSIDERATION OF FOUR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING
FOUR SUBMITTALS OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR COASTAL PROJECTS Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding details included in the Administrative Report
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A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13, 2025.
(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 7, 2024.
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2024.
(3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2025.
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
602527 THROUGH 602657, PAID ON
2-14-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,381,170.76
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $1,381,170.76
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
None.
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11D. CONSIDERATION OF FOUR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING FOUR
SUBMITTALS OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR COASTAL PROJECTS
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-26 entitled 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 entitled 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 entitled 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 entitled 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding transparency of agreement negotiations and approvals in Closed Session.
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13. Future Agenda Items
Monetary Contributions to the Marine Corps
Mayor Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Councilmember Cabral agendized consideration of reviewing monetary contributions from the City in support of the Marine Corps.
Election of Mayor related to Seated Councilmembers
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Councilmember Cabral agendized consideration of setting requirements when a seated member of the City Council runs for the Mayoral seat mid-term for the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting.
Classification and Departmental Reorganization
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler directed staff to return at the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting with the classification and departmental reorganization report previously removed from the March 4, 2025 City Council agenda.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
c. City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that the following contracts were executed under his signature authority:
1. CSI Services Inc. providing for Reservoir Tank Inspection and Cleaning, in an amount not to exceed $45,500.
2. Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD providing for the Pavement Management System Update, in the amount of $56,806.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 6:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on March 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
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