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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4:00 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 Special and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Knoblock on August 5, 2025 at 4:00 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 * Councilmember Wu arrived at 4:12 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council announced that Closed Session Item D was struck from the agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Wu absent), to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a)&(d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(2):
Alleged violation of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code sections 4000, et seq.) as set forth in the attached letter from Angelo and Lisa Garruba.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning right-of-entry agreement and related real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN 678-163-01
Property: Properties located at the southwest corner of Avenida La Pata and Vista Hermosa
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Orange County Fire Authority
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ABSENT: Wu
Closed Session concluded at 5:31 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business Meeting reconvened at 5:35 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Pastor Matt Levchak, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cabral led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF THE 2025 WALL OF RECOGNITION NOMINEE
This Item was removed from the agenda; no action was taken.
B. RECOGNITION OF OUT-GOING COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Community Development Director Atamian with Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie presented out-going Commission and Committee members with commendations in recognition of their service to the City of San Clemente.
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2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
· Attended the Fourth of July Fireworks at the Pier.
· Attended the Hoag Health Center ribbon cutting ceremony on July 12, 2025. · Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Coastal Rail Resiliency Study meeting on July 15, 2025.
· Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Round Table discussion concerning Measure M2 10-year review on July 16, 2025. · Met with Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) District 7 Director on July 18, 2025.
· Attended the Draw Together event organized by Online Arts Charity (OAC Together) at the San Clemente Community Center on July 26, 2025.
Councilmember Loeffler:
· Attended the recognition party for out-going Planning Commissioner Crandall on June 18, 2025.
· Attended the “Speakeasy” community meeting on June 18, 2025. · Attended the summertime swim event at Ole Hanson Beach Club on June 19, 2025.
· Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation Golf Tournament on June 20, 2025.
· Attended the Doheny Art Festival on June 21, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on June 23, 2025.
· Attended the Public Safety Committee meeting on June 24, 2025. · Met with a resident concerning sidewalk renovation on June 24, 2025. · Met with City Manager Hall concerning an issue at the Municipal Golf Course on June 25, 2025.
· Attended the 30th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Event for the San Clemente Journal on June 25, 2025.
· Attended the Ribbon Cutting Event for Providence Health Care on June 26, 2025.
· Met with organizers of the sand/public safety initiative on July 1, 2025. · Toured the Hoag Medical Center on July 7, 2025.
· Attended the Ribbon Cutting Event at Hoag Medical Center on July 12, 2025. · Attended the Orange County Sheriff Department P.M. Watch Roll Call on July 15, 2025.
· Attended the Ocean Hills Homeowners Association Meeting on July 15, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente City Employee picnic and cornhole tournament on July 16, 2025.
· Met with Noble Path Foundation students regarding their "bandoggo" program on July 16, 2025.
· Attended a Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Foundation meeting on July 17, 2025.
· Attended a ribbon cutting for Save Our Beaches at the San Clemente Pier on July 18, 2025.
· Attended a ribbon cutting for Xclusive Riviera on July 18, 2025. · Met with USA Surfing regarding representation with the USO on July 29, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with City Manager Hall, Community Development Director Atamian and Marblehead Homeowners Association on July 29, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with City Manager Hall, Councilmember Cabral and Shorecliffs Golf Course Management concerning a potential development project on July 31, 2025.
Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended the Investment Advisory Committee meeting on July 28, 2025. · Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel meeting; provided an update on the efforts to relocate the spent fuel and storage of nuclear material at the site. · Attended a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) meeting discussing sand placement on Southern California beaches from Santa Barbara to the US-Mexico Border on July 25, 2025.
· Attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Legislative and Public Affairs Board Meeting on July 16, 2025; discussed the fire in San Clemente on July 4, 2025 and tsunami alert communications with residents. · Attended the OCFA Human Resources Committee meeting on August 5, 2025.
· Announced that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) received the California Coastal Commission permit to place sand on San Clemente beaches. OCTA is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to obtain a permit for the sand placement project. Announced that the sand for the project will be sourced from a quarry in Palm Springs. · Attended a Cal Cities briefing with State Senator Umberg on July 29, 2025. · Attended the Downtown Business Association meeting concerning issues related to parking and upcoming events.
· Recognized Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant City Manager Brower for his efforts to resolve an issue concerning the development of the miniature golf course.
· Attended the Hoag Health Center Grand Opening on July 12, 2025. · Attended the Fourth of July fireworks event at the Pier. · Attended the Ocean Festival.
· Announced the upcoming beach concert on August 14, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
· Attended the CPR Training event with the Junior Guard Foundation on June 19, 2025.
· Attended the PierPride Cruise Fundraiser on June 20, 2025.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 · Attended the San Clemente Art Association Awards reception. · Attended the ribbon cutting for Providence Medical Center. · Met with the Anti-Defamation League.
· Attended the Cal Cities Coastal Cities Group meetings. · Attended the Stars, Stripes and Slip and Slide event on July 4, 2025. · Toured Hoag Medical Center on July 7, 2025.
· Attended the ribbon cutting for Hoag Medical Center on July 12, 2025. · Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Coastal Rail Resiliency Study meeting on July 15, 2025.
· Attended the OCTA Elected Official Roundtable Discussion for Measure M2 10-year review on July 16, 2025.
· Attended the Cal Cities Coastal and Bay Cities Quarterly Forum on July 23, 2025.
· Met with the Noble Path Foundation on July 23, 2025.
· Attended the Junior Guards Session II Awards Ceremony and pier jump on July 18, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente High School Education Foundation Pickleball Tournament on July 26, 2025.
· Attended the Beach Concert on July 31, 2025.
· Attended the Ocean Festival.
· Attended the US Open and gathered information relevant to the 2028 Olympics.
Mayor Knoblock:
· Attended a voter integrity seminar presented by the Lincoln Club. · Toured San Clemente with Customs and Border Protection Agents regarding placement of surveillance cameras within the City.
· Attended the Joint Powers Insurance Agency (JPIA) meeting. · Commented on the City’s emergency preparedness as it relates to the tsunami alerts.
· Provided an update to the City Council concerning Supervisor Foley's South County Beach Coalition Committee.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Cyndi, Noble Path Foundation, commented on the work of the Noble Path Foundation; distributed a flyer for the "Bandoggo" initiative. A hard copy of the flyer is on file with the City Clerk.
Sydney Hawfield, San Clemente, spoke on the "Bandoggo" initiative.
William Kreutinger spoke on the "Bandoggo" initiative.
The City Council directed City Manager Hall and Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie to work with the Noble Path Foundation concerning their "Bandoggo" initiative.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente, spoke in support of USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for surfing at the 2028 Olympics.
Kip Sheppard, San Clemente, spoke in support of USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for surfing at the 2028 Olympics.
Vipe Desai displayed a photo in support of USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for surfing at the 2028 Olympics. A hard copy of the photograph is on file with the City Clerk.
Becky Fleischauer, USA Surfing, spoke in support of USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for surfing in the 2028 Olympics.
Cheryl spoke on election integrity in the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
Linda M read a proposed resolution concerning election integrity.
George read a proposed resolution concerning election integrity.
Pam read a proposed resolution concerning election integrity.
Lisa H. spoke on election integrity; urged the City Council to sign the proposed resolution that was read by the previous speakers.
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 Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to make a determination under Government Code section 54954.2(b)(1) that an emergency situation exists as defined in Government Code section 54956.5(a) (1) in that there is a crippling or other activity that severely impairs both public health and safety, specifically the need to award a construction contract for the Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct Project under the Emergency Coastal Development Permit to protect the Linda Lane Pump Station and prevent a catastrophe and place that item on tonight's agenda as Item 10C.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
Councilmember Wu did not participate in Closed Session Item A, the City Council provided direction, no reportable action concerning:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
Councilmember Wu joined Closed Session at 4:33 p.m.
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a)&(d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
Facts and Circumstances per Government Code section 54956.9(e)(2):
Alleged violation of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code sections 4000, et seq.) as set forth in the attached letter from Angelo and Lisa Garruba.
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
The City Council struck this item from the agenda:
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opiate Litigation Proposed Opioid Settlements
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning right-of-entry agreement and related real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN 678-163-01
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Property: Properties located at the southwest corner of Avenida La Pata and Vista Hermosa
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Orange County Fire Authority
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
7. Staff Communications
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Mariposa Trail and Casa Romantica Project Update" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
8. Public Hearings
8A. PUBLIC HEARING - SETTING VOLUNTARY DONATION FEES FOR THE C.A.R.E. (CELEBRATE, ACKNOWLEDGE, REMEMBER, ENHANCE)
PROGRAM SUPPORTING PUBLIC SPACE AMENITIES AT PARKS,
BEACHES, TRAILS, SIDEWALKS, AND THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE,
APPROVING THE PROGRAM AND RELATED POLICY AND FINDING THE
ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Ed Kweskin spoke on standards for the program; suggested adding a "game" table (chess) as a donation option.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, the City Council directed that the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director return to the City Council for consideration of a game table option to be included in the C.A.R.E. Program.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-106, which will:
1. Determine that the projects are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15311 (Accessory Structures).
2. Increase the C.A.R.E. Program donation amount to $7,000 for benches and picnic tables placed in City parks, beaches, trails, and other public spaces.
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3. Establish a new voluntary donation opportunity through the C.A.R.E. Program for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course and set the donation amount for benches at $3,500 and for drinking fountains/water refill stations at $8,250.
4. Adopt Policy No. 702-8, entitled C.A.R.E. Public Amenity Donation Program.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF IN-HOUSE OPERATIONS FOR SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP SERVICES
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
James Kemp, San Clemente, spoke in support of a contracted concessionaire to manage the Municipal Golf Course operations.
Edward Kweskin, San Clemente, spoke in support of a contracted concessionaire to manage the Municipal Golf Course operations.
Don Brown, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding the City managing the Municipal Golf Course operations.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke on the exclusivity of the use of City property; opined that the City should evaluate all options concerning the operations of the Municipal Golf Course.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Wu voting NOE) to direct staff to develop and return with a comprehensive proposal for transitioning the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Pro Shop operations to an in-house model upon expiration of the current contract on December 31, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Wu
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 10B. CONSIDERATION OF JOINING THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES,
ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION (ACC-OC)
Kris Murray, Executive Director The Association of California Cities, Orange County (ACC-OC), narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Association of California Cities Orange County". 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:
1. Direct the City Manager to take all necessary actions to submit an Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) membership application and payment of $12,209.25 for the annual dues, and approve the supplemental appropriation for Account No. 001-203-44110.
2. Appoint the Mayor as the official Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) representative.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:46 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10C. MARQUITA SLOPE INTERIM RECONSTRUCT PROJECT
This item was agendized as an emergency item, please reference page six of these minutes for a summary of action.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the project plans and site conditions; expressed concerns regarding safety.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-113 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALLIANCE DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE MARQUITA SLOPE INTERIM RECONSTRUCT CIP PROJECT NO. 21208 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 2,149,870, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,190, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR SECTION 153019) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
Item 11A(2) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 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 FEBRUARY 6, 2025.
(2) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2025.
(3) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2025.
(4) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 19, 2025.
(5) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2025.
(6) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2025.
(7) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2025. (8) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2025.
(9) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE HANDWRITE NOS.
605410 THROUGH 605416, WIRE
TRANSFER NOS. 3256 THROUGH
3261 AND WARRANT NOS. 605271
THROUGH 605409, PAID ON 6-20-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,784,658.64
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3262 THROUGH 3267 AND WARRANT NOS.
605417 THROUGH 605576, PAID ON
6-27-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,566,875.67
(3) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
605577 THROUGH 605764, PAID ON
7-3-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,030,305.43
(4) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO. 605860,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3268
THROUGH 3275 AND WARRANT NOS.
605765 THROUGH 605859, PAID ON
7-11-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,602,647.78
(5) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3276 THROUGH 3279 AND WARRANT NOS.
605861 THROUGH 606001, PAID ON
7-18-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,779,623.20
(6) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3280 THROUGH 3285 AND WARRANT NOS.
606002 THROUGH 606201, PAID ON
7-25-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,489,674.74
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $23,253,785.46
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 103704 THROUGH 104067,
FOR THE PERIOD 5-26-25 THROUGH
6-8-25, PAID ON 6-13-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,558.50
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 104068 THROUGH 104468,
FOR THE PERIOD 6-9-25 THROUGH
6-22-25, PAID ON 6-27-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $654,610.15
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 104469 THROUGH 104860,
FOR THE PERIOD 6-23-25 THROUGH
7-6-25, PAID ON 7-11-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $658,580.88
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 104861 THROUGH 105241,
FOR THE PERIOD 7-7-25 THROUGH
7-20-25, PAID ON 7-25-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $646,660.41
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $2,510,409.94
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1793 (SECOND READING) - AMENDING SECTIONS 3.40.050 AND 3.40.080 OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE RELATING TO PURCHASING
PROCEDURES
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 11E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN UPDATED GRANT
AMOUNT FROM CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING A
RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELATED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
CETO CONSULTING, LLC AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-107, which will:
1. Determine that project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 6 of the state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15306 (14 CCR § 15306, Information Collection).
2. Accept a grant from the Coastal Commission in the amount of $59,000.
3. Approve an additional supplemental appropriation of $9,000 to be reflected in the following revenue and expenditure accounts:
001-000-33446 $9,000 (Revenue)
001-433-43695 $9,000 (Expenditure)
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. AC-1315, by and between the City of San Clemente and CETO, providing for professional services to capture and analyze data for the City’s Local Coastal Program, with a total contact amount not to exceed $59,000.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the City’s Third Quarter Financial Report dated August 5, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING SBA LOAN
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS FOR SALTY TURF, LLC LEASEHOLD
INTEREST
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-108 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT, COLLATERAL
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH AN SBA LOAN FOR SALTY TURF, LLC.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 FROM FERGUSON
WATERWORKS AND METRON-FARNIER AS SOLE SOURCE VENDORS IN A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $122,140, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-109, 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 purchase of water meters from Ferguson Waterworks as a sole source vendor based on the Fixed price quote, provided as Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated August 5, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
3. Approve the purchase of water meters from Metron-Farnier as a sole source vendor based on the fixed price quote, provided as Attachment 3 of the Administrative Report dated August 5, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
4. Approve the expenditure for water meter purchases for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a total amount not to exceed $122,140.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT,
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITY REPAIRS, APPROVING
SUCH PROJECTS AND FINDING THE PROJECTS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-110, which will:
1. Find the projects categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR §15302).
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $74,071 from the Golf Depreciation Reserve Fund Balance to the Golf Depreciation Reserve Machinery & Equipment Account No. 056-666-45500-000-00000 to fund the replacement of maintenance machinery and equipment and approve such projects .
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $56,000 from the Golf Fund Operating Unassigned Fund Balance to Golf Course Maintenance Other Contractual Services Account No. 056-661-43890-000-00000 to fund landscape improvements, golf course bathroom repairs, and HVAC replacement at the maintenance shop and approve such projects.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $35,000 from the Golf Depreciation Reserve Fund Balance to the Golf Depreciation Reserve Tenant Improvements Account No. 056-666-45330-000-00000 for the replacement of the water heater serving the snack bar and restrooms, and the replacement of kitchen flooring in the clubhouse restaurant and approve such projects.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 11J. REPEAL RESOLUTION 25-86 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-111 TO SELECT PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) AS THE CITY’S SECTION 115 PENSION INVESTMENT TRUST ADMINISTRATOR,
IMPLEMENT AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY ACCORDING TO THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF RELATED AGREEMENTS,
AND FUNDING THE TRUST
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Repeal Resolution No. 25-86 and Adopt Resolution 25-111, which will:
1. Appoint the City Treasurer, as the City’s Plan Administrator for the Section 115 Trust.
2. Adopt the PARS Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust dated November 5, 2014.
3. Appoint the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to serve as the Trust Administer of the City’s Section 115 Pension Investment Trust Fund.
4. Approve the Investment Advisory Committee recommendation to select the Capital Appreciation portfolio within the Tactical Management investment strategy.
5. Approve the PARS agreement documents, provided as attachments to the Administrative Report dated August 5, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
6. Authorize the City Treasurer to execute the agreements between the City of San Clemente, Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and US Bank, specifically the:
a. PARS Agreement for Administrative Services
b. PARS Adoption Agreement
c. PARS Trustee Investment Management Fee Schedule
d. US Bank Authorized Signers Form
e. US Bank Investment Strategy Selection and Disclosure Form
7. Authorize the preliminarily funding of the 115 Trust in the amount of $1.18 million from General Fund account number 001-203-48630.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11A2 APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2025.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to amend the minutes on pages seven and eight, Motion by Councilmember Wu number five will be modified to read:
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 submitted, provided they are deemed complete during the review process by staff, and apply current 300-foot minimum separation requirements.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Reva Buck commented on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association enforcement of trees exceeding the 17ft height.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the Miramar Theater as it relates to historical features; commented on a San Clemente Times "Letter to the Editor" concerning the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Paul Buck, San Clemente, commented on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association enforcement of trees exceeding the 17ft height.
Kal Kouatli, San Clemente, commented on the concessions given by the homeowners on Calle Felicidad to the Broadmoor Homeowners Association concerning the 17 ft height restriction.
13. Future Agenda Items
USA Surfing
Mayor Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler, agendized consideration of a Resolution to urge legislators to recognize USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for the 2028 Olympics.
Citizen Initiated Ballot Initiative
Councilmember Wu, with the support of Mayor Knoblock, agendized discussion of creating a policy for citizen's initiated ballot measures that would require posting the initiative online once it is received by the City Clerk and impose a $200 filing fee.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Vacant Property - North Beach
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Councilmember Cabral, agendized consideration of providing direction to staff concerning the vacant property in North Beach. Staff Report should include history of the property and uses.
South County Beach Coalition Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler, agendized discussion of Supervisor Foley's South County Beach Coalition Committee.
Dog Beach Pilot Program
Councilmember Loefffler, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, agendized a status report from the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission concerning the dog beach pilot program.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall announced he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. CivicStone, Inc. providing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration in the amount of $10,000.
2. United Building & Development Services providing for installation of existing and new bird netting in the amount of $13,989.
3. Galvin Preservation Associates providing for professional historic preservation in the amount of $10,000.
4. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. providing for Laboratory Accreditation in the amount of $5,200.
5. BFK Engineers providing for Catch Drain and Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $50,296.
6. Aspen Environmental Group providing for Planning and Environmental Consulting Services in the amount of $58,534.
7. Friendship Shelter Inc. Memorandum of Understanding for Housing Support
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Services in the amount of $54,000.
8. Rachel Hall providing for Recruitment Consulting Services for the Human Resources Manager in the amount of $24,000.
9. Black, O’Dowd and Associates DBA BOA Architecture providing for San Luis Rey Park Restroom Rehabilitation in the amount of $50,300.
10.Toal Engineering, Inc., providing for Reservoir 10 Easement Survey Services in the amount of $33,600.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 19, 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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Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California