CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4:30 PM
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
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 October 7, 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 Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case name: Kristen Nelson et al vs GC-8 LLC, Coast Homeowners Association and City of San Clemente
Case number: 30-2023-01334251-CU-OR-CJC, Orange County Superior Court
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
1. Real Property Negotiations: Potential lease of a portion of APN: 690-502- 16 Property: Reservoir 5 Site
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City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager and Brian Brower, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
2. Real Property Negotiations: APN: 678-16-01
Property: Northwest lot at Vista Hermosa Sports Park (known as the Meadows/Fields 7,8,9)
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager, Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Rhinos Rugby
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential Financial Contribution for Development and Use Agreement
C. 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):
Litigation threatened as a result of the City Council’s actions in connection with amending the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan and approving modification of the Lodge project.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:37 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business Meeting reconvened at 5:39 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Mayor Knoblock gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Loeffler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Commendation - Chris Murray and Amber Anaya, in Recognition of their Lifesaving Efforts During a Medical Emergency at San Clemente High School
The Mayor and City Council presented commendations to Chris Murray and Amber Anaya in recognition of their lifesaving efforts at San Clemente High School.
Battalion Chief Perez, Orange County Fire Authority, recognized Chris Murray and Amber Anaya for their lifesaving efforts.
The City Council recognized Emergency Medical Technicians Ryan Malloy and Michael Gallardo with Falck Ambulance who responded to the emergency.
B. Fire Mitigation Program Activities
Community Development Director Atamian and Nick Pivaroff, Assistant Fire Marshal with Orange County Fire Authority, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Fire Mitigation Program" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
· Attended the Constitution Day Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano, presented by the San Clemente Island Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on September 17, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente Historical Home Tour organized by the San Clemente Historical Society on September 20, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente High School’s Homecoming Parade on September 26, 2025.
· Attended the American Planning Association California Chapter’s Annual Conference on September 29 through October 1, 2025.
· Met with South Coast Water District concerning the proposed Doheny Desalination Plant on October 2, 2025.
Councilmember Loeffler:
· Recognized Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf and City staff for their quick response to utility and road issues.
· Attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Badge Pinning Ceremony on September 17, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting on September 22, 2025.
· Attended the Pier Pride meeting on September 23, 2025. · Attended a meeting with Public Works on September 23, 2025. · Attended a meeting with Beaches, Parks and Recreation on September 23,
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2025.
· Attended the Design Review Subcommittee meeting on September 24, 2025. · Attended a briefing with the City Manager on September 24, 2025. · Attended the ribbon cutting for “The Seville” on September 26, 2025. · Participated in float and parade preparation for the San Clemente High School Homecoming Parade on September 26, 2025.
· Met with Sea Summit residents concerning a Public Works issue on September 29, 2025.
· Met with Assemblywoman Davies on October 2, 2025.
· Attended a briefing with the City Manager, City Attorney and Assistant City Manager on October 6, 2025.
· Met with residents addressing various issues within the City. · Recognized Orange County Sheriff’s Department for being fully staffed with deputies in the City of San Clemente.
· Announced that the Friends of San Clemente Foundation is holding its annual Carnival fundraiser October 9 - 12, 2025 at Vista Hermosa Sports Park; announced the Foundation donated $15,000 to the City.
Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Badge Pinning Ceremony on September 17, 2025.
· Attended the Constitution Day Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano, presented by the San Clemente Island Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on September 17, 2025.
· Attended the San Clemente Open Skate Contest at Ralphs Skate Court on September 20, 2025.
· Attended a conference in New York and met with federal administrators and corporation representatives.
· Attended an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) update meeting.
· Attended a meeting at Bella Collina concerning an upcoming project. · Attended the Epcot Times conference concerning political interference. · Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting. · Attended the San Clemente High School Homecoming Parade on September 26, 2025.
· Hosted a dinner meeting with Orange County politicians on September 26, 2025.
· Attended a reception for students participating in a mentoring program. · Invited by the White House to attend the Religious Liberties Commission Meeting on October 6, 2025.
· Invited to attend the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the White House (cancelled due to government shut down).
· Reported that meetings scheduled with federal administrators have been cancelled due to the government shut down.
· Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Community
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Engagement Panel meeting.
· Hosted a dinner for the Ambassador of Mexico in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
· Announced the upcoming Restaurant Week October 10-19, 2025. · Announced the upcoming San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Community Engagement Panel meeting on October 16, 2025 at the San Clemente Casino to address community concerns regarding the storage of nuclear material.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
· Sent well wishes to those that celebrate Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah. · Attended a meeting with the Coastal Cities Group on September 18, 2025. · Met with South Coast Water District concerning the Doheny Desalination project.
· Attended the San Clemente High School’s Homecoming Parade on September 26, 2025.
Mayor Knoblock:
· Attended an Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Meeting on September 18, 2025.
· Attended a 103rd birthday celebration for Jessie Strike-McClelland on September 23, 2025.
· Met with White House Intergovernmental Affairs concerning placement of Customs and Border Protection surveillance cameras within the City. · Attended the City of San Clemente Intro to City Finance: Revenue on September 25, 2025.
· Announced that members of the City Council will be attending the Cal Cities Conference October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Lois McNicoll commented on community efforts by San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel residents concerning a proposed battery storage facility; expressed concerns regarding the beach trail closure due to work being performed by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Amedé Hanson, Marine Corps League - South Coast Detachment 022, spoke on local community partnerships, presented the City Council with challenge coins.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Oral Comm".
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay, expressed concerns regarding Councilmember Wu's alleged actions during the 2024 election season and alleged communications with developers; urged the City Council to take action to investigate Councilmember Wu.
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4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case name: Kristen Nelson et al vs GC-8 LLC, Coast Homeowners Association and City of San Clemente
Case number: 30-2023-01334251-CU-OR-CJC, Orange County Superior Court Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
1. Real Property Negotiations: Potential lease of a portion of APN: 690-502-16 Property: Reservoir 5 Site
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager and Brian Brower, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
2. Real Property Negotiations: APN: 678-16-01
Property: Northwest lot at Vista Hermosa Sports Park (known as the Meadows/Fields 7,8,9)
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager, Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
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Negotiating Parties: Rhinos Rugby
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential Financial Contribution for Development and Use Agreement
No reportable action concerning:
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):
Litigation threatened as a result of the City Council’s actions in connection with amending the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan and approving modification of the Lodge project.
7. Staff Communications
City Manager Hall requested that Item 11H - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2025-109, 20214 WEST MARIPOSA DUPLEX CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION be continued.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to continue Item 11H -CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2025-109, 20214 WEST MARIPOSA DUPLEX CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER) FOR EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds to restore the historical fountains at Max Berg Plaza Park.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public
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Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-146 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
(CAPER) FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8B. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-147
ADOPTING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 19-30
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Assistant City Manager Brower reviewed the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Roy Howland commented on the availability of electric vehicle charging stations within San Clemente; urged the City Council to expand availability of City owned electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City.
David Hatoff commented on the cost of electric vehicle charging.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-147 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
2. Direct staff to return to the City Council next year with a five-year proposal of fees to allow staff to adjust the fees based on actual costs.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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8C. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-148, ADOPTING POLICY AND PROCEDURE NO. 702-9 ENTITLED
“COMPETITIVE YOUTH AQUATIC PARTNERSHIP POLICY” AND FEES SET FORTH THEREIN; AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-149, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-72 TO MODIFY APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS
WITHIN AND ADD AN ANNUAL PLAYER FEE TO THE BEACHES, PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Public Hearing - Consideration of Aquatics Partnerships Policy No. 702-9" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-148 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICY AND PROCEDURE NO. 702-9, COMPETITIVE YOUTH AQUATIC PARTNERSHIP POLICY AND FEES SET FORTH THEREIN.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-149, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-72 TO MODIFY APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS WITHIN
AND ADD AN ANNUAL PLAYER FEE TO THE BEACHES, PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8D. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-150,
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLAY UPON THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-02 Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Public Hearing - Modifying Green Fees for Play at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public
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Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public Hearing to allow staff to evaluate resident booking fees and market rates for non-residents.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF MAKING PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS STATISTICS
AVAILABLE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Publishing Public Records Requests". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to add Public Records Requests to the City website via the JustFOIA search engine and include a monthly report of Public Records Requests to the City website beginning with August 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10B. DISCUSSION ABOUT AND POTENTIAL MODIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY 1201-11, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 4.5.4 AND 4.5.6 RELATING TO
PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA BY
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RECONSIDERATION OF
PREVIOUS ACTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City Manager Hall reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries. City Manager Hall displayed a flowchart concerning a potential process for the City Council to agendize items. A hard copy of the flow chart is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of allowing a minority of City Councilmembers to be able to agendize items.
Tony Rubolino spoke in support of allowing a minority of City Councilmembers to
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be able to agendize items.
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to continue this item with direction to staff to return to the City Council with a process to preserve the minority of City Councilmembers (2 members) to be able to agendize items.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
MEETING RECESSED
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:52 p.m. and reconvened at 7:59 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10C. RECONSIDERATION OF JOINING THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY BEACH
COALITION
City Manager Hall reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Suzie Whitelaw, Save our Beaches San Clemente, spoke in support of the City joining the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Supervisor Foley, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District, urged the City Council to remain being a member of the South Orange County Beach Coalition and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of the City joining the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition with the request that the City of San Clemente representative be selected as the Vice Chair of the South Orange County Beach Coalition and that the coalition invite State Assemblywoman Davies, Congressman Levin, Senator Strickland and Assemblywoman Dixon to be non-voting partners.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10D. PROVISION OF CONTEXT AND DETAILS ASSOCIATED WITH AND DISCUSSION OF A VIOLATION OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (BROWN
ACT) BY COUNCILMEMBER WU AND POTENTIAL WAIVER OF CLOSED
SESSION CONFIDENTIALITY TO AID SUCH DISCUSSION
City Manager Hall reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Wu abstained) to waive confidentiality concerning direction provided by the City Council to staff regarding Closed Session negotiations regarding properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ABSTAIN: Wu
Lois McNicoll commented on the seriousness of the Brown Act violation by Councilmember Wu.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Closed Session". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Tony Rubolino commented on the sensitive nature of Closed Session deliberations; opined that the City Council should further investigate Councilmember Wu's violation.
Councilmember Wu pledged to abstain from all future Closed Session deliberations with the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) regarding properties near the eastern terminus of Avendia Pico.
10E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER RATE SETTING PROCEDURES UNDER PROPOSITION 218 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53750 THROUGH 53759.2 AND 54354.5 FOR PROPERTY
OWNER OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED WATER FEES
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-151 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING WATER RATE SETTING PROCEDURES UNDER
PROPOSITION 218 AND GOVERNMENT CODE 53750 THROUGH 53759.2 AND 54354.5 FOR PROPERTY OWNER OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED
WATER FEES.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed Items 11A, 11D, 11E and 11F from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Item 11H was pulled from the agenda and continued to a future meeting.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 2025. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2025.
(3) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2025.
(4) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2025.
(5) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025.
(6) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
607064 THROUGH 607193, PAID ON
9-12-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,256,403.21
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3309 THROUGH 3315 AND WARRANT NOS.
607194 THROUGH 607308, PAID ON
9-19-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,794,554.86
(3) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
607309 THROUGH 607423, PAID ON
9-26-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,059,558.21
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $7,110,516.28
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 106353
THROUGH 106688, FOR THE PERIOD
9-1-25 THROUGH 9-14-25, PAID
ON 9-19-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,950.32
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $575,950.32
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - FY 2025 MAJOR STREET MAINTENANCE, CIP PROJECT NO. 25303
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-154, which will:
1. Accept the FY 2025 Major Street Maintenance, CIP Project No. 25303, from the contractor, Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the FY 2025 Major Street Maintenance.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the payment bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2025-109, 214 WEST MARIPOSA DUPLEX CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to continue this item, and take no action at this time. (This item was continued under Agenda Item 7 - Staff Communications, please reference page 7 of these minutes for a summary of action.)
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11I. CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
WITH DEFENDANTS ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR,
MYLAN, SUN, AND ZYDUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE FUTURE SIMILAR AGREEMENTS
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-156, which will:
1. Approve the settlement agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus(City Contract C19-27).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to opt into the settlement, execute any and all documents necessary to implement the action (including Attachments 3 and 4 of the Administrative Report dated October 7, 2025) and, when possible (i.e., after payment to special counsel) allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Orange.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to opt into future settlements on similar terms in this case, execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible (i.e., after payment to special counsel) allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Orange.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR A
TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR RESERVOIR NO. 5 SITE ACCESS AND RIGHT OF ENTRY
AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TREE MAINTENANCE WITH
RANCHO SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; AND FINDING THE
ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-157, which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-50, a Temporary Right of Entry Agreement, and Contract No. C25-51, Tree Maintenance Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Rancho San Clemente Community Association, for a Temporary Right of Entry, Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Reservoir 5 and a Right of Entry and Maintenance Agreement for Tree Maintenance, and find the actions categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 of the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (14 CCR Section 15301, Existing Facilities).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
A. City Council Minutes
Beverly Weisen, San Clemente, urged the City Council to not approve Items 8A and 8B of the Regular Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025.
Kathy Ward, San Clemente, urged the City Council to not approve Items 8A and 8B of the Regular Meeting Minutes for October 7, 2025.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0 to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1795 (SECOND READING) - 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
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1795:
David Monk, San Clemente
Amanda Quintanilla
Beverly Wiesen, San Clemente
Stan Wood, San Clemente
John Leon, San Clemente
Bart DeCoro, San Clemente
Catherine DeCoro, San Clemente
Kathy Ward, San Clemente
Crystal Stoey
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, to adopt Ordinance No. 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.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Wu, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to continue this item to the November 4, 2025 Regular City Council meeting to provide staff and the City Attorney additional time to review the threat of litigation.
The original motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, was considered and CARRIED 4-1(Councilmember Wu voting NOE), to adopt Ordinance No. 1795 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING ADDENDUM NO. 6 TO
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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 and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Wu
11E. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-152, APPROVING THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FY 2025-26 WORK
PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT RELATED THERETO
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the proposed Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission work plan.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-152, which will:
1. Make findings under the California Environmental Quality Act as to the items on the work plan.
2. Approve the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission 2025-26 Work Plan.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-153, APPROVING THE GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE FY 2025-26 WORK PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-153, amending the Golf Course Committee Work Plan to include:
1. Golf Course Master Plan update.
2. Revision of course score cards.
3. Review the annual tournament calendar for 2026
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4. Review green fees.
5. Develop a policy for private cart use on course.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino spoke on previous comments he made about Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier as it relates to a protest Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier attended with his family.
Michelle Brooks, San Clemente, commented on actions by Councilmember Wu as it relates to Brown Act violations and the 2024 City Council Elections.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, spoke on local governance within the community.
13. Future Agenda Items
The Lodge Hotel Project
Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Wu agendized, for the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting, consideration of directing the Design Review Subcommittee to review light and noise concerns for the Lodge Hotel project.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that he executed the following contract under his signature authority:
Michael K. Nunley & Associates (MKN) providing for Reeves Hydraulic Surge Analysis in the amount of $45,560.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. in memory of the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 21, 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