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San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
4:30 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 Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Knoblock on September 16, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. 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.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d) (4)
Number of Cases: 1
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 Closed Session concluded at 4:54 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Pastor Brieann Knutson, San Clemente Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cabral led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Proclamation to Daughters of the American Revolution declaring September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week.
The City Council presented a proclamation to Kitty Carretti and Anne Grey, Daughters of the American Revolution, setting apart September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week.
2. Council Member Reports
Mayor Knoblock:
· Announced that the Orange County Transportation Authority is placing sand on North Beach.
· Attended a LA28 Olympic meeting.
· Attended the Lifeguard of the Year ceremony at the San Clemente Community Center on September 9, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with staff concerning new technology for the City’s water and sewer treatment facility.
· Met with City staff concerning a proposed subdivision. · Attended the Salty Turf groundbreaking ceremony on September 10, 2025. · Attended a meeting concerning Casa Pacifica.
· Attended the Orange County Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on September 12, 2025.
· Participated in the sand sampling survey conducted off the coast of Dana Point on September 6, 2025.
· Attended a vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk at the Outlets at San Clemente on September 14, 2025.
Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended a meeting on the Doheny Desalination project.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 · Announced that he was elected to represent Orange County by the Cal Cities Board of Directors.
· Attended the Lifeguard of the Year ceremony at the San Clemente Community Center on September 9, 2025.
· Attended the Salty Turf groundbreaking ceremony on September 10, 2025. · Shared his personal experience of being at the capital on September 11, 2001 to an external audience.
· Attended Camp Pendleton’s 83rd Anniversary Colors Ceremony on September 11, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with Larry Agran, Mayor of Irvine. · Attended a San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel meeting.
· Organized a meeting concerning Casa Pacifica.
· Attended Toast to the Casa: Casa Royale on September 13, 2025. · Attended the vigil for Charlie Kirk on September 14, 2025. · Attended the Pet Project Foundation Gala on September 14, 2025. · Commented on the Orange County Transportation Authority's sand placement on San Clemente beaches.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
· Attended the Salida del Sol Elected Officials VIP Open House on September 3, 2025.
· Observed the Orange County Transportation Authority Sand Placement on September 5, 2025.
· Attended the United4OC 2030 Kick-Off event on September 6, 2025. · Attended the Salty Turf groundbreaking ceremony on September 10, 2025. · Attended Camp Pendleton’s 83rd Anniversary Colors Ceremony on September 11, 2025.
· Attended the Toast to the Casa: Casa Royale on September 13, 2025. · Attended the Pet Project Foundation’s Gala on September 14, 2025. · Met with Assemblywoman Davies regarding supporting USA Surf as the official sponsor for Olympic surfing on September 16, 2025. · Displayed photographs of San Juan Capistrano’s new affordable housing development.
Councilmember Loeffler:
· Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Business Meeting on September 4, 2025.
· Attended a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for “Smalls Smash Club”. · Observed the Orange County Transportation Authority Sand Placement on September 5, 2025.
· Attended the Business Development meeting in North Beach on September 5, 2025.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 · Met with residents concerning a building project on September 8, 2025. · Attended the Lifeguard of the Year ceremony at the San Clemente Community Center on September 9, 2025.
· Attended a meeting concerning the Business Park on September 9, 2025. · Attended the Salty Turf groundbreaking ceremony on September 10, 2025. · Attended the Orange County Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on September 12, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting on September 12, 2025.
· Attended a briefing with the City Manager and City Attorney on September 15, 2025.
· Recognized Orange County Sheriff’s Department for their continuing efforts to keep the City safe.
Councilmember Wu:
· Responded to resident emails.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Erik Weigand, San Diego Gas and Electric, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Wildfire Safety & PSPS Preparedness". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mr. Eliminate Deliberative Process Privilege - Ensure Privacy spoke on privacy concerns; opined that individuals names should not be included in Administrative Reports.
Lois McNicoll commented on the Orange County Transportation Authority work along the beach trail as it relates to closures.
Jagjit Sohi, San Clemente, urged the City Council to stay neutral on items that are divisive in the community as it relates to national politics.
Suzie Whitelaw, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "OCTA Places Sand on San Clemente Beaches". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier requested City staff to provide Suzie Whitelaw's PowerPoint presentation to the City Council.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, spoke on gun violence and national political issues.
Mike Kay commented on the fire mitigation measures taken by the City as it relates to the goat grazing program.
Aaron Washington requested that the City have a 9/11 display to memorialize
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 first responders annually; commented on the municipal golf course pro shop operations.
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.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
No reportable action concerning:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 4956.9(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 letter from Angelo and Lisa Garruba attached to the City Council meeting agenda of September 16, 2025.
The City Council approved 5-0, to initiate litigation against Fadia Middlebrook and Mark Middlebrook pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
7. Staff Communications
None.
8. Public Hearings
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to hold a joint public hearing for items 8A and 8B.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 8A. CONSIDERATION TO INTRODUCE, AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING OF, AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING AMENDMENT, ZA25-362, TO THE
MARBLEHEAD COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW A HEIGHT
EXCEPTION, OF UP TO 55 FEET TO THE PLATE LINE AND 62 FEET TO
THE TOP OF THE ROOF OR HIGHEST PROJECTION, FOR A HOTEL
(BUILDING 15) AT THE OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE; AND
CERTIFICATION OF ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MARBLEHEAD
COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN (STATE CLEARING HOUSE NO. 1995091037),
WHICH HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15164 The City Council determined to hold a Joint Public Hearing with Agenda Item 8B; see page 8 of these minutes for the title and summary of Agenda Item 8B.
Mayor Knoblock opened the Joint Public Hearing.
The City Councilmembers made the following disclosures:
Councilmember Wu disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Councilmember Loeffler disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Mayor Knoblock disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Community Development Director Atamian narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Amendment to Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan Development Standards" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Tim Flemming, applicant, spoke on the proposed project.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance No. 1795 approving Zoning Amendment ZA25-362, to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan to allow a height exception, of up to 55 feet to the plate line and 62 feet to the top of the roof or highest projection for a hotel (building 15) at the Outlets at San Clemente; and Addendum No. 6 to the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan:
George Dutra, San Clemente
John DeNizio, San Clemente
Lynn Sobel, San Clemente
Nancy Shephard, San Clemente
Michelle Harris, San Clemente
Laura Knapp, San Clemente
Kathy Ward, San Clemente
Jodi DiLascio
Jack Diamond
Beverly Wiesen
Amanda Quintanilla, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "MCSP Changes". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce, and conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1795 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MARBLEHEAD COASTAL
SPECIFIC PLAN (SCH NO. 1995091037) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA25-362 TO AMEND SECTION 502(V)(D) OF THE MARBLEHEAD COASTAL
SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW A HOTEL WITH THE SAME HEIGHT
EXCEPTION GRANTED TO THE THEATER, FOR A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 55 FEET TO THE PLATE LINE AND 62 FEET TO THE TOP OF THE ROOF OR HIGHEST PROJECTION.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recessed
The meeting recessed at 6:51 p.m. and reconvened at 6:59 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 8B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT (PHP) 25-343 TO AMEND COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN PERMIT (SPP) 99-16 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 99-17 TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HEIGHT OF THE HOTEL, FROM 45 FEET UP TO 62 FEET, AT 401 W. AVENIDA VISTA HERMOSA TO INCLUDE A ROOFTOP
RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR DINING AND INTERIOR KITCHEN AND RESTROOMS ON A 1.7-ACRE PARCEL (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER [APN] 691-422-04) WITHIN THE MARBLEHEAD COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN (MCSP) AREA, AND FINDING THAT ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO THE MCSP FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DEMONSTRATES NO NEW
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS AND THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW IS NEEDED, CONSISTENT WITH CEQA GUIDELINES §15162 AND §15183
The City Council determined to hold a Joint Public Hearing with Agenda Item 8A; see page 6 of these minutes for the title and summary of Agenda Item 8A.
Mayor Knoblock opened the Joint Public Hearing.
The City Councilmembers made the following disclosures:
Councilmember Wu disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Councilmember Loeffler disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
Mayor Knoblock disclosed he received communications from residents that are of a similar nature to the public comments received and available for public inspection online and available at the meeting.
City Planner Lightfoot narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Amendment to the 'Lodge Hotel'" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Tim Flemming, applicant, spoke on the proposed project.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 The following individuals spoke in opposition to Public Hearing Project 25-343 to amend commercial site plan permit 99-16 and conditional use permit 99-17 to modify the previously approved height of the hotel, from 45 feet up to 62 feet, at 401 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa to include a rooftop restaurant with outdoor dining and finding Addendum No. 6 to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan demonstrates no new significant impacts and that no further environmental review is needed:
George Dutra, San Clemente
Laura Knapp, San Clemente
Paul Kaminski, San Clemente
Jerry Sigala, San Clemente
Crystal Stoey, San Clemente
Ronald Salmon
Helena DeCoro, San Clemente
Bart DeCoro, San Clemente
Kathy Ward, San Clemente
Beverly Wiesen
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Lodge at SC". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Wu voting NOE) to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-137, which will:
1. Approve PHP25-343 to amend Commercial Site Plan Permit (SPP) 99-16 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 99-17 to modify the previously approved hotel at 401 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa to allow for an increase in height to 62 feet to incorporate a rooftop restaurant with outdoor dining.
2. Find that Addendum No. 6 to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan (MCSP) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) demonstrates no new significant impacts and that no further environmental review is needed, consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections15162 and 15183.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Wu
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 Meeting Recessed
The meeting recessed at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
8C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 25-224, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-223, DISCRETIONARY SIGN PERMIT 25-263, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25-225 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK COMPLEX AT 1000 CALLE CORDILLERA WITH 11 NEW
BUILDINGS ON VACANT LAND, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MASTER SIGN
PROGRAM, A LAND AND CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION FOR INDIVIDUAL
OWNERSHIP OF EACH BUILDING/SUITE, AND PARTIAL ABANDONMENT OF A 30-FOOT EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITY AND
STORM DRAIN PURPOSES, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Associate Planner Carrillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Luminar Business Park" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
The City Councilmembers made the following disclosures:
Councilmember Loeffler disclosed communications with Olen and the President of the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed communications with Olen and the President of the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
Richard Lutzky (Participating via Zoom) and Francisco Arias, representing the applicant SC Holding LLC, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Matt Miller, Rancho San Clemente Business Park, urged the City Council to require the Luminar Business Park to join the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
Dale Lyon, Rancho San Clemente Business Park, urged the City Council to require the Luminar Business Park to join the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
Doug Casey, Rancho San Clemente Business Park, urged the City Council to require the Luminar Business Park to join the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 Rob Johnston, Johnston Pacific, spoke in support of the Luminar Business Park project.
Steve Del Guercio, Counsel for SC Holding LLC, opined that the property should not be required to be a member of the Rancho San Clemente Business Park Association.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the property and proposed uses.
Richard Lutzky (Participating via Zoom), applicant, provided a rebuttal to public comments.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution 25-138, which will:
1. Determine that the project does not require further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and 15183.
2. Conditionally approve Development Permit 25-224, Conditional Use Permit 25-223, Discretionary Sign Permit 25-263, and Tentative Tract Map 25-225 for the Luminar Business Park project.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recessed
The meeting recessed at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened at 9:17 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
8D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FAILURE OF
BROADMOOR SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO ENFORCE
CERTAIN COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS)
Mayor Knoblock continued the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Atamian and City Prosecutor Silver reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 The following individuals spoke in support of the City enforcing the 17 foot height limit in the Broadmoor Homeowners Association:
Charlene Marlowe, San Clemente, provided written comments to the City Council. A hard copy of the comments are on file with the City Clerk.
Matthew Marlowe, San Clemente
Maureen Wilson
Reva Buck
John Carretti
Paul Lefcourt
Paul Buck, San Clemente
Shannon O'Toole, San Clemente
Eric Fermin
The following individuals spoke in support of allowing Broadmoor to enforce its Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs):
Linda Williams, Broadmoor Homeowners Association, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning enforcement action by the Broadmoor Homeowners Association. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Angelo Garruba, San Clemente
John McAuley
Marianne McAuley, San Clemente
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to determine that the Broadmoor Association has continued enforcement of its Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CR&Rs), and continue the public hearing to January 20, 2026, to allow the Broadmoor Association’s process to continue according to their specified timelines.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Following public comments, the Public Hearing was continued to January 20, 2026.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
Continue Meeting Past 11:00 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the meeting until 11:30 p.m.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 50 - AUTHORIZES TEMPORARY CHANGES TO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
MAPS IN RESPONSE TO TEXAS' PARTISAN REDISTRICTING
The following individuals spoke in opposition of proposed Resolution No. 25-139:
Decline, San Clemente
Linda More, San Clemente
Jackie Dooley, San Clemente, submitted written comments to the City Council.
A hard copy of the written comments are on file with the City Clerk.
Jennifer C., San Clemente
Rev. Lucy Stafford-Lewis, San Clemente
Louise Herbert
Anne Prestridge, San Clemente
Bill Prestridge, San Clemente
Donna Vidrine
Catherine Hall
M. Aguilar
Tom Streeter, San Clemente
The following individuals spoke in support of proposed Resolution No. 25-139:
Tony Rubolino
Amanda Quintanilla
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE), to adopt Resolution No. 25-139 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 50 ON THE NOVEMBER 2025 BALLOT.
AYE: Cabral, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier
10B. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS STATISTICS
AVAILABLE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to continue this item to the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 10C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING DIRECTION TO
COMPLETE A WATER COST-OF-SERVICE STUDY AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A DRAFT PROPOSITION 218 NOTICE FOR A FUTURE PUBLIC
HEARING
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf with Sanjay Gaur, Water Resources Economics, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City of San Clemente 2025 Water Rate Study" and responded to City Council inquiries. 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 staff to include the following components in the Cost-of-Service Study to be returned to City Council for further review and consideration:
a. Develop a uniform rate for all customers.
b. Increase the total fixed revenue recovery from 32% to 36% to continue improving revenue stability that is more aligned with the City’s fixed costs.
c. Continue to utilize a pass-through approach to clearly distinguish (a) the external costs of imported water from (b) the City’s costs of treating, storing, and delivering that water.
d. Include Municipal Water District of Orange County fixed costs in fixed meter charges.
e. Institute new Demand Management Rates based on the six stages of water shortage levels ranging from 10%-50% water reduction. f. Develop a five-year rate increase.
AND
2. Adopt Resolution No 25-140, which will direct staff and the consultant to complete the Water Cost-of-Service Study based on the City Council’s direction as to components to be included for further review and consideration and direct staff to prepare a draft Proposition 218 notice for consideration at the November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
The City Council requested that the cost of service study be placed on the
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 City's website.
10D. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) TO
REPRESENT SAN CLEMENTE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Councilmember Cabral as the voting delegate and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier and Mayor Knoblock as the voting alternates at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities Annual Conference on October 10, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to approve:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2025.
(2) BEACHES, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3301 THROUGH 3308 AND WARRANT NOS.
606950 THROUGH 607063, PAID ON
9-5-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,721,075.74
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $4,721,075.74
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 987 AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 106009
THROUGH 106352, FOR THE PERIOD
8-18-25 THROUGH 8-31-25, PAID
ON 9-5-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $616,306.10
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $616,306.10
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. CONTRACT AWARD - LIFEGUARD TOWERS REPLACEMENT (2025) AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-141, which will:
1. Find the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2025), CIP Project No. 22104, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section15302.
2. Award the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2025), construction contract to Capo A General Contracting as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-47, by and between the City of San Clemente and Capo A General Contracting, providing for Lifeguard Towers Replacement, in the amount of $111,900, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-47 provided as attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated September 16, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025 11E. CONTRACT AWARD - DEFINED BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-142, which will:
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-48, by and between the City of San Clemente and Milliman, Inc., providing for Defined Benefit Administration Services, in an amount not to exceed $45,000 annually, and authorize the City Manager at his discretion to exercise two (2) one-year extension options.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR DELAY OF MEASURE M2 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
PROGRAM (CTFP) FUNDS FOR THE POCHE BEACH WATER
RECLAMATION PROJECT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-143 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR DELAY OF MEASURE M2
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM (CTFP)
FUNDS FOR THE POCHE BEACH WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF RED CURB AT THE DRIVEWAY OF 2470 SOUTH OLA VISTA,
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-144, 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.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025
2. Approve the red curb modification as illustrated in Attachment 1 of the Administrative Report dated September 16, 2025, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Amanda Quintanilla spoke on City Staff honoring 9/11 first responders with the day of service.
Tony Rubolino commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
13. Future Agenda Items
Cars and Coffee Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Wu and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, agendized review of the Cars and Coffee Conditional Use Permit at the Outlets at San Clemente.
Fire Mitigation Activities
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Wu and Councilmember Cabral, directed staff to provide a memo to the City Council concerning scheduled fire mitigation activities in the City.
E-Bike Licensing
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler, directed the Community Safety and Welfare Committee to research feasibility of e-bike licensing and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
Affordable Housing and Housing Element Update
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Wu and Councilmember Loeffler, directed staff to provide an update on affordable housing and the housing element.
Councilmember Wu's Brown Act Violation
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Councilmember Wu, agendized and directed the City Manager to write an Administrative Report concerning waiving privilege regarding Councilmember Wu's Brown Act violation.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2025
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
Announced that her firm, Burke, Williams and Sorensen, was a sponsor for the Pet Project Foundation's Gala on September 14, 2025.
B. City Manager
None.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. in memory of Charlie Kirk. The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 7, 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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MAYOR of the City of
San Clemente, California
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California