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San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
Mayor Knoblock
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
Councilmember Wu
5:00 P.M. - Closed Session
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Agenda
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.
RULES FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente.
• If you wish to address Council, please complete one of the blue speaker cards located at the entrance to the Council Chambers and turn it in to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk. • Persons wishing to address Council concerning an agendized item will be invited to address Council during the time that Council is considering that particular agenda item.
Persons wishing to address Council concerning a non-agendized issue will be invited to address Council during the “Oral Communications” portion of the meeting. • When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Please limit your presentation to three minutes.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to:
Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play; Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment and natural amenities; Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by the City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this agenda.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Council Member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.
CLOSED SESSION (SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M.)
A. CLOSED SESSION WITH AGENCY COUNSEL ON MATTERS POSING A
SECURITY THREAT
Closed Session with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54957(a) on matters posing a threat to the security of essential public services, a threat to the public’s right of access to public services, or a threat to critical infrastructure controls or critical infrastructure information relating to cybersecurity.
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Ryder Steimle, San Clemente Stake Interfaith Specialist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
None.
2. Council Member Reports
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Speakers may address Council once during either Oral Communications Part 1 or Part 2. A total time limitation of 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications Part 1, with each speaker being allotted 3 minutes in which to give his or her presentation. Speaker order is determined by the order in which speaker cards are provided to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at the meeting. Speakers that cannot be accommodated during Oral Communications Part 1 will be invited to address Council during Oral Communications Part 2, which appears on this agenda as Item No. 12. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Staff Communications
8. Public Hearings
The Public Hearing process includes a staff presentation, a presentation by the applicant not to exceed ten (10) minutes, and public testimony (not to exceed three minutes per speaker). Following closure of the Public Hearing, the City Council will respond to questions raised during the hearing, discuss the issues, and act upon the matter by motion.
8A. DE NOVO APPEAL HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING PROJECT 24-328/ SHORT-TERM APARTMENT RENTAL PERMIT 24-329, WYATT
STAR, TO ESTABLISH TWO SHORT TERM RENTAL UNITS (UNITS B AND C), AND ONE MANAGER’S UNIT (UNIT A) LOCATED AT 166 AVENIDA ARAGON; AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES)
A de novo public hearing will be held to consider a City Council initiated appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of Short-Term Apartment Rental (STAR)24-329, Wyatt STAR, 166 Avenida Aragon, which approved one short term apartment rental (Unit B), one long term rental (Unit C), and one manager’s unit (Unit A), located at 166 Avenida Aragon.
The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).
Staff Recommendation
1. Conduct a de novo public hearing.
2. Determine the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-84 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PHP24-328, STAR24-329, TO ESTABLISH ONE SHORT
TERM RENTAL (UNIT B) ONE LONG TERM RENTAL (UNIT C), AND ONE MANAGER’S UNIT (UNIT A) LOCATED AT 166 AVENIDA
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 ARAGON; AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES).
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. RECONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A ZONING
AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE AMORTIZATION PROCESS OF
SHORT-TERM LODGING UNITS, AND REQUEST FOR FURTHER
CONSIDERATION OF HOTEL-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ENHANCEMENT OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE
(Agendized by Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Wu and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier at the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting.) Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-85, which will:
1. Revoke the City Council’s previous direction on May 20, 2025 regarding initiation of a zoning amendment related to the amortization process of short-term lodging units and consideration of hotel-development opportunities for enhancement of transient occupancy tax revenue.
2. Initiate a zoning amendment to 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. Initiate a zoning amendment to expand the allowed areas or capacities for STLUs, with a focus on non-residential areas, such as mixed-use and commercial zones, and explore opportunities for a limited-term expansion related to the 2028 Olympics or other major regional events in such zones as well as residential zones.
4. Initiate an amendment to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan and carry out required environmental review to identify the hotel site on the Outlets property as a landmark building, and “fast track” the process by bringing the item directly back to the City Council for consideration and action.
5. Maintain the status quo in processing applications for short term lodging units (STLU) to short term apartment rentals (STAR) conversions on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which such applications are deemed complete, not from the date upon which they are submitted and apply current 300-foot minimum separation requirements.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 10B. CONSIDERATION OF REVISING PURCHASING POLICY AND
INTRODUCTION AND CONDUCTING A FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1793 AMENDING SECTIONS 3.40.050 AND 3.40.080 OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
RELATING TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Staff Recommendation
1. Adopt the revised Purchasing Policy, Attachment 1 to the Administrative Report dated June 17, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, to take effect if/when Ordinance No. 1793 is adopted.
2. Introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1793 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.40, SECTIONS 3.40.050 AND
3.40.080 RELATING TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES.
10C. ADOPTION OF SECTION 115 PENSION INVESTMENT POLICY
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Section 115 Pension Investment Policy Number 202-3, effective June 17, 2025.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO SELECT PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) AS THE CITY’S SECTION 115 PENSION
INVESTMENT TRUST ADMINISTRATOR AND IMPLEMENT AN INVESTMENT
STRATEGY ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-86, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Treasurer to execute, Contract No. C25- 31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS), to administer the City’s Section 115 Pension Investment Trust Fund (115 Trust).
2. Approve the Investment Advisory Committee recommendation to select the Capital Appreciation portfolio within the Tactical Management investment strategy.
3. Authorize the preliminarily funding of the 115 Trust in the amount of $1.18 million from General Fund account number 001-203-48630.
4. Authorize and direct staff to take such other and further actions and
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 execute such other and further documents as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
10E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE SAN CLEMENTE
LIFEGUARD STATUE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND CLARIFICATION
OF COUNCIL INTENT REGARDING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-87, which will:
1. Repeal and replace Resolution No. 24-139.
2. Adopt a new resolution approving the maintenance agreement for the San Clemente Lifeguard Statue and clarifying that the City of San Clemente shall assume responsibility for all ongoing maintenance.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 32, by and between the City of San Clemente and San Clemente Lifeguard Foundation, providing for Donation, Installation and Maintenance of Public Artwork.
11. Consent Calendar
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless Council or Staff requests removal of an item for separate discussion and action.
A. City Council Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2025.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2025.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2025.
(3) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2025.
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 4, 2025.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3248 THROUGH 3255 AND WARRANT NOS.
604960 THROUGH 605134, PAID ON
5-30-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,568,903.25
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
605135 THROUGH 605270, PAID ON
6-6-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,478,189.24
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,047,092.49
Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 979 THROUGH
982 AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
103330 THROUGH 103703, FOR THE PERIOD
5-12-25 THROUGH 5-25-25, PAID
ON 5-30-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $552,274.89
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $552,274.89
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1791 (SECOND READING) - 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
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 1791 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING EXHIBIT “A” OF CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCLUDE UPDATES TO THE MAP CLASSIFICATION OF MODERATE, HIGH
AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CITY HALL STANDBY GENERATOR ADDITION
AND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-88, which will:
1. Accept the City Hall Standby Generator Addition and Electrical Distribution System Upgrade, CIP Project No. 14812, from the contractor, ACE Capital Engineering, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed City Hall Standby Generator Addition and Electrical Distribution System Upgrade.
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, ACE Capital Engineering, 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. 11F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2023-112, 229 AVENIDA MONTEREY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-89, which will:
1. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2023-112 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated.
3. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Final Parcel Map.
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2018-137, 3 LOT SUBDIVISION AT 143 NORTH LA ESPERANZA
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-90, which will:
1. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2018-137 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated.
3. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Final Parcel Map.
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office..... 11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2018-172, 405 PASADENA COURT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-91, which will:
1. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2018-172 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the sidewalk and pedestrian access easement as dedicated.
3. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated.
4. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Final Parcel Map upon verification that the conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC&Rs) and payment of the review fees have been completed and approved by the City Attorney and City Planner.
5. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office...recommendation
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A REGIONAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA), JCI JONES CHEMICAL, INC., AND
SOCWA ENTITIES FOR SUPPLY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO THE
WATER RECLAMATION PLANT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No.25-92, which will:
1. Authorize the City to enter into the regional contract with South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), JCI Jones Chemical, Inc., and South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) entities for a one-year term for the supply of Sodium Hypochlorite to the City’s Water Reclamation Plant and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the initial one-year term.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 33, by and between the City of San Clemente and South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), JCI Jones Chemical, Inc., South Orange County Wastewater (SOCWA) entities, providing for a supply of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Water Reclamation Plant for wastewater treatment, in an amount not to exceed $185,400 for the initial one-year term.
3. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve up to three one-year renewals to the contract for amounts not to exceed the approved budget amounts for this chemical in each appropriate fiscal year. 11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A REGIONAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA), NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL, INC., AND
SOCWA ENTITIES FOR SUPPLY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE TO THE WATER
RECLAMATION PLANT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-93, which will:
1. Authorize the City to enter into the regional contract with South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), NorthStar Chemical, Inc., and South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) entities for a one-year term for the supply of Sodium Hydroxide to the City’s Water Reclamation Plant.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 34, by and between the City of San Clemente and South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), NorthStar Chemical, Inc., and South
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) entities providing for the supply of Sodium Hydroxide to the City’s Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $37,320 for the initial one-year term.
3. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve up to three one-year renewals to the contract for amounts not to exceed the approved budget amounts for this chemical in each appropriate fiscal year. 11K. CONTRACT AWARD - ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE
CALAFIA COMPLETE STREETS, ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING AND
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RELATED THERETO
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-94, which will:
1. Accept the federal Complete Streets Program grant for the Project Approval & Environmental Documents (PA&ED) and Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) project phases in the amount of $176,000 (Revenue Account No. 011-000-33180-000-15319).
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $149,196 from the State SB-1 Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds to project expenditure Account No. 011-864-45300-000-15319.
3. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for engineering support services for the Calafia Complete Streets Project, CIP Project No. 15319.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 35, by and between the City of San Clemente and Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., providing for engineering support services for the Calafia Complete Streets Project, in an amount not to exceed $279,196.
5. Authorize the City Manager and/or the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute all necessary applications, tentative agreements, and/or other such documents/actions required to complete the design and permitting of the project with the California Coastal Commission, California State Parks, and any other necessary parties.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11L. CONTRACT AWARD - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS LABORATORY
SERVICES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-95, which will:
1. Award a three-year Professional Services Agreement to Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc. for Water Quality Analysis Laboratory Services for a total amount not to exceed $418,923 during the first three years, plus two additional one-year options.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 36, by and between the City of San Clemente and Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc., providing for Water Quality Analysis Laboratory Services - Routine and On-Call, in an amount not to exceed $ 418,923 (Attachment 3).
3. Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve up to two, one-year extensions to the Agreement that do not exceed the City Council approved budgeted amounts for each fiscal year.
11M. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2026 ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-96, which will:
..recommendation
1. Find the FY 2026 Arterial Street Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 16317, 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 2026 Arterial Street Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 16317, contract to American Asphalt South, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 37, by and between the City of San Clemente and American Asphalt South, Inc., providing for the FY 2026 Arterial Street Improvement Program, in an amount not to exceed $714,938, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. 25-37 (Attachment 3).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11N. CONTRACT AWARD - PURCHASE OF ARCTICWOLF SECURITY
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-97, which will:
1. Award Bid IT-25-01 to Savant Solutions, Inc.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 38, by and between the City of San Clemente and Savant Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of the ArcticWolf Security Solution under substantially the same terms and conditions of State of California Contract SLP-23-70- 0276O, in an amount not to exceed $65,641, which includes all services, equipment and software, training, maintenance, and support.
3. Authorize City staff to accept the ArcticWolf Master Services Agreement and other related service agreements with ArcticWolf.
11O. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - WATER CONSERVATION PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AND THE
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC), AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-98, which will:
1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 7 of the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (14 CCR Section 15307, Actions By Regulatory Agencies For Protection Of Natural Resources).
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County, extending the Agreement from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. AC-733, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Municipal Water District of Orange County, to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement, extending the Agreement from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035. (Attachment 1).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11P. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES FOR ONE
YEAR, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-99, which will:
1. Find the project be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of the state CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C21-22, by and between the City of San Clemente and Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA), providing for Street Sweeping services, for a one-year term, in the amount of $598,138. 11Q. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHABAD JEWISH CENTER AND THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-100, which would approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-39, the Parking Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and Chabad Jewish Center, included as Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution (Attachment 1) for an initial annual license fee of $1,000 and an initial term of five years with one five-year option exercisable in the City Manager’s discretion.
11R. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING RED CURB
INSTALLATION AT THE DRIVEWAY OF THE SEVILLE SENIOR COMMUNITY LOCATED AT 2421 CALLE FRONTERA, 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
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-101, 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 red curb installation as illustrated in Attachment 1 of the Administrative Report dated June 17, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11S. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION,
AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION, AND AWARDING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-102 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GRANT
AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR FUNDING
TO CONDUCT A BEACH ATTENDANCE AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF
THE BEACH STUDY, AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS TO CETO CONSULTING, LLC AND SURFLINE/WAVETRAK, INC. RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS.
11T. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE NECESSARY BUDGET REVISIONS TO A $1.8 MILLION GRANT AWARD FOR CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS (CMO) VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM’S 2023 MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER, TO ENABLE THE PURCHASE OF
ALTERNATIVE, QUALIFYING ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE § 21080.25.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-103, which will:
1. Direct the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate necessary budget revisions to the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program Grant, to enable the purchase of the alternative, qualifying vehicles consistent with City Council recommendation and requirements of the grantor.
2. Find the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program, as modified, statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code § 21080.25.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda June 17, 2025 11U. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT OCTA MEASURE M2 PROJECT V GRANT FUNDING OF $8,235,081, APPROVE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO TWO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
LAZ PARKING CALIFORNIA LLC FOR ADDITIONAL TROLLEY OPERATION
SERVICES, APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A TROLLEY FROM HOMETOWN MANUFACTURING, INC., APPROVE RELATED
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TOTALING $1,223,238.88 FOR ALL
LINES, AND FINDING THE ACTIONS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-104, which will:
..recommendation
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(10).
2. Accept the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2024 Project V Grant for trolley operations in the amount of $8,235,081 (to Local Transit Program revenue Account No. 021-000-33757).
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,223,238.88 to the Local Transit Program revenue Account No. 021-000-33757, which will offset the trolley contract expenditure Account No. 021-808-43690.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $214,875.90 from the Local Transit Program revenue Account No. 021-000-33757 to the Local Transit Program automotive equipment expenditure Account No. 021-808-45600.
5. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $23,875.10 from the General Fund Balance to the Local Transit Program automotive equipment expenditure Account No. 021-808-45600.
6. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No C24-33, by and between the City of San Clemente and LAZ Parking California, LLC., providing for Red and Blue Line trolley services, increasing the total not to exceed contract amount from $1,871,665.80 to $2,272,021.06 ($400,355.26 increase).
7. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No C24-34, by and between the City of San Clemente and LAZ Parking California, LLC., providing for Green Line trolley services, increasing the total not to exceed contract amount from $545,092.08 to $820,721.22 ($275,629.14 increase).
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8. Approve a sole source procurement and authorize the City Manager and/or Public Works Director to execute all necessary documents and agreements to purchase a trolley in the amount of $238,751 through Hometown Manufacturing LLC (Local Transit Program automotive equipment expenditure Account No. 021-808-45600).
11V. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT OCTA MEASURE M2
PROJECT V GRANT FUNDING, APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000, AWARDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO LYFT, INC. FOR SAN
CLEMENTE RIDESHARE SERVICES PROGRAM (SC RIDES), AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-105, which will:
..recommendation
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Envriornmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(10).
2. Accept the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2024 Project V Grant for on-demand transit service in the amount of $3,264,428 (to Local Transit Program revenue Account No. 021-000-33790).
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from the Local Transit Program revenue account 021-000-33790 to the SC Rides contract expenditure Account No. 021-808-43890.
4. Award a three-year Professional Services Agreement contract to Lyft, Inc. for on-demand SC Rides rideshare services with the option, at the City's sole discretion, to award two additional years.
5. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 40, by and between the City of San Clemente and Lyft, Inc., providing for on-demand SC Rides rideshare services with the option, at the City's sole discretion, to award two additional years upon successful demonstration of exemplary contract performance, in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000, in a form substantially similar to that presented to City Council on June 17, 2025.
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12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
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13. Future Agenda Items
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
B. City Manager
15. Adjournment
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on August 5, 2025.
Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
Please note that the Regular City Council meetings of July 1 and 15 were previously canceled.
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