CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:30 PM
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting)
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting (Regular 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 19, 2025 at 5:00 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 STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
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 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:11 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Ordained Elder, Ryan Canty, San Clemente Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Humanitarian Award - McPhinneaus Holmes-Shelby The City Council presented the Humanitarian Award to McPhinneaus Holmes-Shelby in recognition of demonstrating exceptional commitment in the areas of academics, community involvement, volunteering, school involvement and philanthropic activities.
B. Presentation of City Tile to Johanne Thordahl, Retiring Human Resources Manager, Recognizing 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the City The City Council and Chief Administrative Officer Brower presented a City Tile to Johanne Thordahl, Human Resources Manager, in recognition of 28 years of distinguished service to the City of San Clemente.
2. Council Member Reports
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE) to provide Councilmember Reports following the Consent Calendar (Item 11 on this agenda), please reference page 18 of these minutes for Councilmember Reports.
AYE: Enmeier, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Cabral and Loeffler
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Gary Headrick narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Jerry Collamer narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Ed Schuegel narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Judy Jones narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Roger Gloss expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS); distributed "The Day We Lost Southern California", a book, he
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authored to the City Council. A hard copy of the book is on file with the City Clerk.
Roger Johnson, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Warren Vidrine, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS); urged the City Council to take action to address the community's safety concerns as it relates to SONGS.
Reva Buck commented on Broadmoor Homeowners Association 17 foot height restriction for structures, trees and shrubs.
Paul Lefcourt, San Clemente, commented on Broadmoor Homeowners Association 17 foot height restriction for structures, trees and shrubs.
Ron Rodarte, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS); urged the City Council to request the California Coastal Commission to take action relating to the storage canisters at SONGS.
Suzie Lantz, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, thanked the city and community for supporting the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10, 2025.
Following Public Comments, Councilmember Cabral announced that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 16, 2025 at the San Clemente Casino to address community concerns regarding the storage canisters.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
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6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
The City Council approved 5-0, a settlement agreement, to authorize and direct the City Manager to opt into the settlement agreement and execute all necessary documents to implement the action and when possible, allocate the City's designated settlement funds to the County of Orange concerning:
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opiate Litigation
7. Staff Communications
None.
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1794 AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE 13.04.350 RELATING TO
CROSS-CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW PROTECTION (CCCPH) TO
COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S
NEWLY ADOPTED CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
AND CURRENT INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1794 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13.04.350 OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTION
AND BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
POLICY HANDBOOK AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10B. UPDATE REGARDING DOG ACCESS ON SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
BEACHES
Beaches Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Dog Access on San Clemente Municipal Beaches" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "One-year pilot program limited dog access". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Ken Poczekaj expressed concerns related to permitting dogs on San Clemente beaches.
Robert Collacott spoke in opposition to the proposed pilot dog beach program.
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to specific locations for the proposed pilot dog beach program; opined that all city beaches should permit dogs if approved.
Donna Vidrine opined that a dog park is a higher community priority than the proposed pilot dog beach program; opined that all city beaches should permit dogs if approved.
Sara Martin commented on the proposed pilot dog beach program.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Wu, to direct staff to develop a six-month pilot dog beach program which will become effective upon completion of necessary California Environmental Quality Act procedures and California Coastal Commission review and approval to permit dogs on the beach at Linda Lane north of the Marine Safety Headquarters building and continuing to Lifeguard Tower 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
Monday mornings through Friday mornings. Dogs will not be permitted on municipal beaches after 8:00 a.m. on Friday or anytime during the weekend.
Dogs that are on the designated municipal beach must be on a leash no longer than six feet, licensed with the Coastal Animal Services Authority, and owners are required to clean up after their dogs.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to move the location from Linda Lane to south T-Street location as proposed by staff which was accepted by Councilmember Loeffler.
Councilmember Wu withdrew his second on the motion. Mayor Knoblock seconded the motion with the location change as proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier.
Councilmember Cabral proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to require
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new signage for the pilot program to inform the community of the rules and designate the boundaries of the beach where dogs would be permitted.
Additionally, Councilmember Wu proposed a friendly amendment to the motion that biodegradable waste bags be provided at the designated location.
All of the friendly amendments were accepted by both Councilmember Loeffler who made the original motion and Mayor Knoblock who seconded the motion.
The motion that was considered is as follows:
Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to develop a six-month pilot dog beach program which will become effective upon completion of necessary California Environmental Quality Act procedures and California Coastal Commission review and approval to permit dogs on the beach at south T-Street beach as proposed by staff from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Monday mornings through Thursday and Friday mornings until 8:00 a.m. Dogs will not be permitted on municipal beaches after 8:00 a.m. on Friday or anytime during the weekend. Dogs that are on the designated municipal beach must be on a leash no longer than six feet, licensed with the Coastal Animal Services Authority, and owners are required to clean up after their dogs. Signage will be placed at the designated location informing the public of the rules and boundaries of the permitted dog area and biodegradable waste bags will be provided at the site.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF USA SURFING
BEING DESIGNATED AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR SURFING FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES
Candice Appleby, San Clemente, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Becky Fleischauer spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-114 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF USA SURFING TO BE SELECTED AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE U.S. SURF TEAM FOR THE 2028
OLYMPICS AND FUTURE EVENTS.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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MEETING RECESS
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened at 7:34 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS AND
APPROVING DISPOSITION OF RETIRED FLEET EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES,
IMPLEMENTING AN IN-HOUSE VEHICLE AUCTION PROGRAM FOR
SELECT VEHICLES, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUCTION SERVICES TO JJ KANE ASSOCIATES, INC.
Chief Administrative Officer Brower reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-115 with modifications to the resolution as follows:
1. Strike Section 2 from the resolution.
2. Modify Section 6 (which on the executed resolution will be Section 5 due to the deletion of Section 2) to read as follows:
SECTION 6. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs staff to dispose of the surplus property listed in Exhibit A pursuant to Policy No. 201-2-4 utilizing the services of JJ Kane Associates, Inc. and advertise the auction on the City's website and social media pages.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10E. WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM - UPDATE ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES, AND PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S PILOT GOAT-GRAZING
PROJECT, AND EXPANSION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM,
INCLUDING A REQUEST TO AWARD A NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO E. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR WEED
ABATEMENT SERVICES, RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Community Development Director Atamian narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Wildfire Prevention Program - Update & Actions Item 10E - New Business" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the proposed fire mitigation measures as it relates to sensitive habitat and endangered species.
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Mike Kay spoke in support of the proposed fire mitigation measures.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-116 which will appropriate $100,000 in Account No. 001-452-43890, to extend the Pilot Goat-Grazing Project until March 31, 2026, and direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to establish a contract for goat grazing services, and determine that the project is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under various provisions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor and services, contributions from private property owners such as Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060, for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 - Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in Account No. 001-452-43890.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Councilmember Loffler, and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE) to:
1. Direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to establish a contract for goat grazing services per acre.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor and services, contributions from private property owners such as Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed
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Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060, for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 - Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in Account No. 001-452-43890.
AYE: Enmeier and Wu
NOE: Cabral, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
The original motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-116 which will appropriate $100,000 in Account No. 001-452-43890, to extend the Pilot Goat-Grazing Project until March 31, 2026, and direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to establish a contract for goat grazing services, and determine that the project is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under various provisions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor and services, contributions from private property owners such as Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060, for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 - Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in Account No. 001-452-43890.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10F. CONSIDERATION OF JOINING SOUTH COUNTY BEACH COALITION Alyssa Napuri, Orange County Supervisor Foley's Office, spoke on the proposed South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of joining the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Mike Kay spoke in opposition of joining South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Loeffler, Councilmember Wu and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE) to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition with the condition that the member representing San Clemente is the co-chair of the committee.
AYE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
The original motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE), to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
AYE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
10G. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY REGARDING CITIZEN'S BALLOT
INITIATIVES AND IMPOSING A FILING FEE
Amanda Quintanilla commented on a citizen's proposed ballot initiative as it relates to the discussion at the "Coffee Chat"; spoke in support of the proposed changes.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to direct the City Clerk to notify the City Council when a Citizen's Ballot Initiative is received and add the proposed initiative to the City's website in compliance with the Brown Act.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed Item 11J from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
606202 THROUGH 606340, PAID ON
8-1-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,187,817.34
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3286 THROUGH 3293 AND WARRANT NOS.
606341 THROUGH 606435, PAID ON
8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,203,502.72
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $6,391,320.06
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 983
THROUGH 984 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 105242
THROUGH 105627, FOR THE PERIOD
7-21-25 THROUGH 8-3-25, PAID
ON 8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $641,238.51
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $641,238.51
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERTIES EAST OF I-5
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-119, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts Landscaping, Inc., providing for landscape maintenance of City properties East of Interstate 5 (I-5), in an amount not to exceed $823,678, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11E. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-120, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-29, by and between the City of San Clemente and E.
Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for graffiti removal, in an amount not to exceed $95,200, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - CITY TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-121, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-30, by and between the City of San Clemente and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., providing for Trail Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $155,000, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11G. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETSCAPES Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-122, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-33, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance of City streetscapes, in an amount not to exceed $351,190, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided that it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF CITY
BUILDINGS AND EXTERIOR RESTROOMS AT CITY BEACHES AND PARKS Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-123, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Omni Enterprise, Inc. dba Omniclean, providing for janitorial maintenance of City buildings and exterior restrooms at City beaches and parks, in an amount not to exceed $479,020, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11I. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY BEACHES, ACCESSES
AND PIER
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-124, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C22-32, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance services for City beaches, accesses and pier, in an amount not to exceed $278,071, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as amended, provided it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11K. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - FY 2025-26 POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND ONE
TRAILER AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-126, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C25-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and the County of Orange, providing for FY 2025-26 police services, increasing the contract amount from $22,690,270 to $22,720,058 (an increase of $37,788).
2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $37,788 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to Account No. 001-218-43625 (Police Contract Services).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO LICENSE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND (APN 678-163-01) AS A
HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND
FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-127, which will:
1. Find the project exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15269 (Emergency Projects).
2. Approve the two License Agreements with the Orange County Fire Authority for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-40, License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-41, License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11M. SECTION 115 TRUST POLICY REVISION
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the revised Section 115 Pension Investment Policy Number 202-3, with the modifications recommended by the Investment Advisory Committee at the Investment Advisory Committee meeting on July 28, 2025, with an effective date of August 19, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (OCFCD) AND COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING
COSTS, OF THE SEGUNDA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL (OCFCD
FACILITY NO. M02), A REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY/CULVERT
UNDER CALLE DE LOS MOLINOS, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-128, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-43, A Maintenance Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Flood Control District and County of Orange, providing for maintenance and operational responsibilities, including costs, of the Segunda Deshecha Canada Channel (OCFCD Facility No. M02) Culvert under Calle de Los Molinos.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Discussion
11J. CONTRACT AWARD - SAN CLEMENTE PIER ENTRANCE REDESIGN PROJECT, PN 23102, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in opposition to the proposed pier entrance redesign project.
Mike Kay opined that the City should consider the centennial as a part of this project.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to refer this item to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Mike Kay opined that San Clemente should become a charter city.
2. Council Member Reports
The City Council took action to move City Council Reports to the end of the meeting, please reference page 2 of these minutes for a summary of action.
Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended the Golf Course Committee meeting on August 7, 2025. · Attended the Downtown Business Association meeting to discuss parking, parking enforcement and upcoming Restaurant Week.
· Attended the Cal Cities OC Division Board Meeting to review upcoming State legislation.
· Attended the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10, 2025 and helped the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation with fundraising efforts. · Attended a meeting with Mission Viejo Councilmembers concerning the Olympics on August 12, 2025.
· Met with Bella Collina Golf Course stakeholders .
· Met with Save our Beaches San Clemente on August 14, 2025. · Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
· Attended a Cotton’s Point Homeowners Association meeting. · Attended a Cyprus Shores Homeowners Association meeting. · Attended the final Beach Concert on August 14, 2025.
· Attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dark Magic Sushi on August 15, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
· Attended a walkthrough at the Miramar Project on August 6, 2025. · Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
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· Attended the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10, 2025. · Attended the Coastal Animal Services Authority meeting on August 11, 2025. · Displayed a photo of “Tater Tot”, a rescue pug that is available for adoption at Coastal Animal Services Authority. A hard copy of the photo is on file with the City Clerk.
Councilmember Wu:
· Attended the San Onofre Parks Foundation Summer Speaker Series “Clams, Kelp & Comebacks” on August 13, 2025.
· Attended the Arts and Culture Amphitheater Subcommittee meeting on August 14, 2025.
· Attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Training on August 18, 2025.
Councilmember Loeffler:
· Attended the H.R. 218 Qualification.
· Attended the Del Mar Business Mixer on August 7, 2025. · Attended the August Nights at the Ole Hanson Beach Club on August 7, 2025.
· Met with a resident concerning a public safety issue on August 8, 2025. · Attended a meeting with the City Manager and City Attorney on August 18, 2025.
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and a resident concerning a law enforcement issue.
· Police Services Chief Chevalier provided an update concerning an incident at Max Berg Plaza Park.
Mayor Knoblock:
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
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· Attended a meeting with residents living adjacent to the Municipal Golf Course concerning errant golf balls on August 8, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with Senator Schiff and his staff concerning fire mitigation and sand replenishment.
13. Future Agenda Items
Reaffirming Resolution No. 21-31 related to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Agendized by City Council consensus to consider reaffirming adopted Resolution No. 21-31 in support of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition.
Recognition of 2nd Battalion 4th Marines
Agendized by Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Perry representing the City's adopted Marine Corps Unit, the 2nd Battalion 4th Marines.
Agenda Meeting Procedures
The City Council directed the City Clerk to place all meeting procedures for the public to address the City Council at meetings be listed together on the agenda at the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
C. City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
None.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 2, 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