CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
Mayor Knoblock
Mayor Pro Tern 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 May 20, 2025 at 5:32 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
None.
BUSINESS MEETING
INVOCATION
Pastor Jared Powell, Paradigm Church, gave the invocation .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
None.
2. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Lois McNicoll commented on the placement of rip rap boulders by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) along the railroad tracks; expressed concerns regarding behavior of a park ranger.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "South Coast Air Quality Management District". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
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Reva Buck expressed concerns regarding the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's enforcement of trees exceeding height restrictions within the association; urged the City Council to get an update from Broadmoor Homeowners Association on enforcement.
Bill Garcia expressed concerns regarding the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's enforcement of trees exceeding height restrictions within the association; urged the City Council to get an update from Broadmoor Homeowners Association on enforcement.
Joe Wilson, San Clemente, spoke on the proposed sand placement by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on San Clemente beaches; expressed concerns regarding safety of placing black sand on the beaches.
Amber Gregg, PierPride, presented a donation of $25,000 on behalf of PierPride to the City for the purchase of a new Christmas tree to be placed on the pier.
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, opined on the proposed black sand placement by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Eric Fermin expressed concerns regarding the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's enforcement of trees exceeding height restrictions within the association; urged the City Council to get an update from Broadmoor Homeowners Association on enforcement.
Abby Paulson, representing Supervisor Foley, provided an update on action Supervisor Foley is taking concerning sand placement on San Clemente beaches, rail maintenance, nuclear waste removal and the proposed battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano.
3. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Met with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Senior Government Affairs Officer concerning available grants for the City on May 7, 2025.
• Participated in a ride-a-long with Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Attended zoom meetings with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and "Lowers 28" (discussed Olympics during both meetings) on May 7, 2025.
• Met with a Sea Summit resident regarding bond refunding on May 7, 2025. • Met with Sgt. Streeter (Orange County Sheriff's Department) regarding the Neighborhood Watch program on May 8, 2025.
• Toured the beach and received an update from Marine Safety on May 8, 2025.
• Met with residents regarding issues in North Beach concerning 24 Carrots on
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May 8, 2025.
• Attended the ribbon cutting for Judge Brewery on May 9, 2025. • Attended the Children's Hospital Orange County fundraiser on May 9, 2025. • Met with a resident regarding a Shorecliffs Golf Course issue on May 12, 2025.
• Met with a resident regarding a commercial lighting issue on May 12, 2025. • Met with a resident regarding Pier Bowl crime issues on May 12, 2025. • Met with a resident regarding North Beach crime issues on May 12, 2025. • Met with a resident regarding a special event permit on May 12, 2025. • Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Mixer at The Villas by the Sea on May 13, 2025.
• Met with a resident regarding a possible illegal massage parlor on May 13, 2025.
• Met with a resident regarding a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) issue on May 13, 2025.
• Met with City Manager Hall and Golf Course Manager Gilmore regarding a resident complaint on May 14, 2025.
• Attended the Beaches and Parks Foundation Board Meeting on May 15, 2025.
• Met with a resident regarding Max Berg Park crime concerns on May 16, 2025.
• Assisted a resident in connecting him with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) regarding Knox Box on May 16, 2025.
• Met with a resident regarding Community Safety and Welfare Committee opportunity on May 16, 2025.
• Attended the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame induction on May 17, 2025. • Attended a Council briefing with City Manager and City Attorney on May 19, 2025.
• Responded to numerous texts, emails and phone calls from residents during the two-week period in regarding various topics.
Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier:
• Congratulated San Clemente High School students who completed their Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended a dinner with Sheriff Barnes concerning Chilean gangs . • Attended the Community Coffee Chat at the Senior Center on May 9, 2025. • Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division Board of Directors meeting on May 9, 2025.
• Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel meeting.
• Attended the Children's Hospital Orange County fundraiser on May 9, 2025. • Traveled to Washington D.C. and held meetings concerning the impacts of federal budget cuts to the City budget.
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Mayor Knoblock:
• Met with stakeholders concerning sand placement on San Clemente beaches.
• Attended a dinner at California State University, Fullerton on May 8, 2025, honoring Patricia Bates, Tony Rackauckas, and Nick Berardino for their public service.
• Attended the Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser.
• Met with local residents concerning various issues.
• Announced that San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) will be holding a meeting on May 30, 2025 at Laguna Hills Civic Center.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, 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
None.
7. Staff Communications
8. Marine Safety Chief Mellott announced Beach Safety Week May 19-25, 2025; urged beach goers to swim near a lifeguard and understand ocean conditions .
Public Hearings
8A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF CHAPTER 8.22
OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE VERY
HIGH, HIGH, AND MODERATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Atamian and Building Official Ferguson reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mike Kay opined that evacuation routes, historical fires and vegetation maps should be made available for the public to access.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Develop language for the Ordinance that would put the maps in context for the public to better understand what they mean; including how the maps were created and what the Fire Marshall may or may not have included in their analysis, the language should also make clear that the insurance companies create their own risk management maps and these maps should not be relied on for that purpose (i.e. provide the most favorable and educational language for the community).
2. Set an effective date for the Ordinance as July 24, 2025.
3. Continue the public hearing to the June 3, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
None
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier CARRIED 5-0, to reconsider Item 8A - INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
The City Council revisited item 8A to:
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXHIBIT "A" OF CHAPTER 8.22
OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE VERY
HIGH, HIGH, AND MODERATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing .
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Develop language for the Ordinance that would put the maps in context for the public to better understand what they mean; including how the maps were created and what the Fire Marshall may or may not have included in their analysis, the language should also make clear that the insurance companies create their own risk management maps and these maps should not be relied on for that purpose (i.e. provide the most favorable and educational language Page5of18
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for the community).
2. Set an effective date for the Ordinance as July 24, 2025.
3. Continue the public hearing to the June 3, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
9A. NATURE-BASED ADAPTATION PROJECT UPDATE - DRAFT FEASIBILITY STUDY
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Chris Webb, Moffat and Nicol, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Draft San Clemente Nature-Based Coastal Resiliency Project Feasibility Study" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Suzie Whitelaw opined on submergent vs. emergent breakwaters; suggested starting the proposed project in the south to prevent sand from leaving San Clemente.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in opposition to emergent breakwaters due to environmental concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated May 20, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. and reconvened at 7:19 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INITIATING A ZONING AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
MAKE CHANGES TO DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE PROCESSES AND
CHANGES TO CLEANUP, CLARIFY, AND STREAMLINE STANDARDS AND
PROCESSES, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Councilmember Loeffler disclosed that his wife is a member of the Planning Commission.
Community Development Director Atamian and City Planner Lightfoot reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Karen Prescott-Loeffler, Planning Commissioner, spoke in support of maintaining the current Design Review Subcommittee process.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of maintaining the current Design Review Subcommittee process.
Larry Culbertson spoke in support of maintaining the current Design Review Subcommittee process.
Barton Crandell, Planning Commissioner and Design Review Subcommittee Member, spoke in support of maintaining the current Design Review Subcommittee process.
Cameron Cosgrove, Planning Commission Chair and Design Review Subcommittee Member, spoke in support of the staff recommendation with alternative 1; opined on the benefits of the Design Review Subcommittee for applicants.
Jordan Segraves spoke in support of maintaining the current Design Review Subcommittee process.
Edward R. Kweskin, San Clemente, opined O!l the approval process for the Planning Commission as it relates to the requirements and submittals by applicants.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Make no changes to current Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) processes (Alternative 1 ).
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-60, striking the language as proposed in Attachment 1, and initiating a Zoning Amendment to proceed with code cleanups and batch amendments described in this Administrative Report and dated May 20, 2025.
3. Find that initiation of a zoning amendment is not a project and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
4. Direct staff to evaluate making the Design Review Subcommittee review optional for applicants.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
None
108. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN ALTERNATIVES FOR BICYCLE
IMPROVEMENTS ON AVENIDA PICO BETWEEN THE 1-5 FREEWAY AND
THE CALLE FRONTERA/AVENIDA PRESIDIO INTERSECTION
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen and Traffic Engineer Kim narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Bicycle Improvements on Avenida Pico Bet. 1-5 FWA Y and Calle Frontera/Avenida Presidio" and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding land stability and safety.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-61 , which will:
1. Authorize staff to proceed with design Alternative 1 with Class 1 Deviation as outlined in Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated May 20, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
2. Authorize staff to initiate negotiations with impacted property owners for potential acquisitions of an easement or land dedication for widening of Avenida Pico.
3. Authorize staff to submit applications for grant opportunities for design and/or construction funding.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
None
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1 0C. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 15.08.020(H)(8) AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.19 - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, TO TITLE 15 - BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE
AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Jake Strand expressed concerns regarding streamlining as it relates to reduced public input.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce, and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1792 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, DELETING SECTION 15.08.020(H)(8) AND ADDING CHAPTER
15.19 TO TITLE 15 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO SET
FORTH AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
1 OD. CONSIDERATION OF AND POTENTIAL INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING)
OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS ON CITY COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Edward R. Kweskin, San Clemente, suggested an addition to the Ordinance related to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission; the document with suggested language is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the importance of having qualified commission and committee members.
Susan Ambrose, San Clemente, spoke on the roll of commission and committee members.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1790 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 2.28.080, 2.36.080, 2.43.080, 2.45.080 AND 2.46.080 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE TO ADD TERM LIMITS, RELATING TO THE BEACHES,
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE,
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ARTS AND CULTURE
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COMMITTEE, AND COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE,
RESPECTIVELY.
2. Add section 5.5 to the Ordinance which will read as follows:
"SECTION 5.5: There shall be a 10-year life time term limit for anyone on any City Commission or Committee with the exception of the Planning Commission."
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
None
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed at 8:31 p.m. and reconvened at 8:37 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A ZONING AMENDMENT
RELATED TO THE AMORTIZATION PROCESS OF SHORT-TERM LODGING
UNITS, AND AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT OF EXISTING TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCEMENT
OF THAT REVENUE SOURCE
Community Development Director Atamian and City Planner Lightfoot reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "STLU's Revisions?". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Brad Wright spoke in support of indefinitely allowing short term lodging units (STLUs) in good standing to operate.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Wu voting NOE) to direct the Planning Commission and staff to review and make recommendations to the City Council concerning the following :
1. Extend the amortization period for the amortized short term lodging units (STLUs) on a regular on-going basis subject to annual review as long as there are no major issues/violations for the short term lodging unit.
2. Increase development potential of hotels and motels City-wide through zoning code enhancements or other special exceptions, beyond the zoning modifications currently contemplated as part of the Gateway Overly.
3. Expand the allowed areas or capacities for STLUs, including the option for a limited-term expansion related to the 2028 Olympics or other major regional events.
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AYE:
NOE:
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10F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE CREATION OF A LOCAL OLYMPIC
COMMITTEE OR AD HOC SUB-COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH HOSTING A
PORTION OF THE LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC GAMES 2028
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND , to establish one ad hoc Olympic 2028 Committee.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to continue consideration of establishing an ad hoc committee( s) until the June 3, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
Item 11 D - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CAMINO CAPISTRANO CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion .
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2025.
(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8. Commission/Committee Minutes
None.
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
604268 THROUGH 604388, PAID ON
4-25-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $709,256.80
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(2) APPROVE HAND WRITE NO. 604573,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3233
THROUGH 3241 AND WARRANT NOS.
604389 THROUGH 604572, PAID ON
5-2-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(3) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
604574 THROUGH 604686, PAID ON
5-9-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF
May 20, 2025
$1,446,276.82
$3,686,204.61
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $5,841,738.23
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
102632 THROUGH 102972, FOR THE PERIOD
4-14-25 THROUGH 4-27-25, PAID
ON 5-2-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $529,954.59
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $529,954.59
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - THREE LIFEGUARD TOWERS REPLACEMENT (2024)
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-64, which will:
1. Accept three Lifeguard Towers Replacement, CIP Project No. 22104, from the contractor, Pantheon Diversified, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed three Lifeguard Towers Replacement.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Pantheon Diversified, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon
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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
11F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RICHARDT. STEED MEMORIAL PARK PUMP TRACK
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-65, which will:
1. Accept the San Clemente Pump Track, CIP No. 15109, from the contractor, American Ramp Company.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the San Clemente Pump Track.
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, American Ramp Company.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond .
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
None
11 G. CONTRACT AWARD - FOR AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-66, which will:
1. Award professional services agreements to Derek J. McGregor Inc. (dba DMc Engineering), West Coast Civil, Inc., and TKE Engineering, Inc. for on-call as-needed engineering plan check services .
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-24, by and between the City of San Clemente and Derek J. McGregor Inc. ( dba DMc Engineering), providing for on-call as-needed engineering plan check services, for a term of three (3) years in an amount not to exceed $70,000 annually with two optional one-year extensions exercisable in the City Manager's discretion.
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3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-25, by and between the City of San Clemente and West Coast Civil, Inc., providing for on-call as-needed engineering plan check services, for a term of three (3) years in an amount not to exceed $70,000 annually with two optional one-year extensions exercisable in the City Manager's discretion.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-26, by and between the City of San Clemente and TKE Engineering, Inc., providing for on-call as-needed engineering plan check services, for a term of three (3) years in an amount not to exceed $70,000 annually with two optional one-year extensions exercisable in the City Manager's discretion AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AWARD - PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAIN
TRASH CAPTURE DEVICES FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR
RUNOFF TREATMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING A RELATED
APPROPRIATION AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-67, which will:
1. Authorize an appropriation of $328,000 from an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program Grant to Account No. 057-543-43690-000-26802.
2. Find the El Camino Real Corridor Runoff Treatment Project, CIP Project No . 26802, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing facilities, 14 CCR Section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
3. Authorize an exemption to the competitive bidding requirements for and award the El Camino Real Corridor Runoff Treatment Project contract to G2 Construction, Inc. as a cooperative purchase.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-27, by and between the City of San Clemente and G2 Construction, Inc., providing for the El Camino Real Corridor Runoff Treatment Project, in an amount not to exceed $410,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-27 (Attachment 5).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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111. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM TIER 1 GRANT SUBMITTAL AND A 20% MATCH FOR THE
INLAND RESIDENTIAL AND RANCHO SAN CLEMENTE INDUSTRIAL
RUNOFF TREATMENT PROJECT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-68, which will:
1. Find the action and the Inland Residential and Rancho San Clemente Industrial Runoff Treatment Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301 ).
2. Approving and ratifying the submittal of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Project X Tier 1 Grant Application (Attachment 4).
3. Accepting any grant funds that are awarded.
4. Approving and authorizing a 20% local funding contribution (match) if the grant is awarded.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11 J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF 2025
DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF SAN CLEMENTE BEACHES, PARKS &
RECREATION FOUNDATION
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolution No. 25-69 to accept a donation of $56,595 from the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation to support 2025 recreation programs, events, and scholarships, and to authorize the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director to ensure the proper disbursements of funds associated with the donation.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
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11K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FROM THE GOLF CAPITAL REPLACEMENT RESERVE
FOR CLUBHOUSE HVAC REPLACEMENTS AND PLUMBING MAINTENANCE
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-70, which will:
1. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $43,517 from the Golf Capital Replacement Reserve to the Golf Depreciation Reserve Account No. 056- 666-45300-000-00000 for work related to improvements at the golf clubhouse, including the HVAC system and plumbing lines.
2. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR §15302).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11 D. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CAMINO CAPISTRANO CROSSWALK
IMPROVEMENTS
Tom Streeter thanked the City Council for the Camino Capistrano crosswalk improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-63, which will:
1. Accept the Camino Capistrano Crosswalk Improvements, CIP Project 15321 , from the contractor, Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Camino Capistrano Crosswalk Improvements.
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, Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
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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
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino commented on the "Council Corner" editorial by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier in the April 24, 2025 edition of the San Clemente Times.
13. Future Agenda Items
Broadmoor Homeowners Association
The City Council requested a memo updating them on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association enforcement efforts concerning trees exceeding the height restriction within the association .
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that the following contract was executed under his signature authority:
1. Community Counterparts Services providing for professional planning consulting services in the amount of $10,000.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on June 3, 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
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
City of
, California
Y CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
May 20, 2025