CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 SAN 2nd Floo
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
CALIFORNIA
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Knoblock
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
ouncilmember Cabr
unimember Loeffle
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 October 21, 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 Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, 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: VM Development II, LLC v. City of San Clemente Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2025-01512943-CU-WM-CJC AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:33 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:36 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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INVOCATION
Ryder Steimle, Stake Interfaith Specialist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
A. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY 4TH QUARTER
FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Manager Mariano narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Financial 4th Quarter Unaudited Report" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Worked at the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation's Carnival Colossal from October 9-12, 2025. • Met with the organizers of "Love San Clemente" on October 13, 2025 concerning fundraising to beautify San Clemente schools. • Met with the City Manager and a fellow Councilmember on October 15, 2025. • Met with community members at the "Speakeasy" event held on October 15, 2025.
• Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation Board Meeting on October 16, 2025.
• Attended the Sober Living Task Force Meeting on October 17, 2025. • Attended the National Night Out event at Vista Hermosa Sports Park on October 17, 2025.
• Attended "Pumpkin Splash" at the Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center on October 18, 2025.
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting on October 20, 2025. • Attended a briefing with City Manager Hall and City Attorney Mitchell on October 20, 2025.
• Responded to resident emails, phone calls and in person meetings concerning various issues.
• Councilmember Loeffler displayed a photograph of Carnival Colossal at sunset, a hard copy of the photograph is on file with the City Clerk. • Introduced School Resource Officer Ruelas with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) Hunger Walk on October 12, 2025.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 • Attended the SJC 250 Opening Ceremony, in celebration of Mission San Juan Capistrano's 250th Anniversary, which honored local Native American Tribes on October 18, 2025.
• Attended the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps from Shore to Sea event at Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025. • Councilmember Wu addressed comments made during Oral
Communications at the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach.
• Announced that he was elected to represent District 5 at the Cal Cities Conference.
• Acknowledged Councilmember Loeffler and the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation for their efforts in organizing Carnival Colossal.
• Supported San Clemente Restaurant Week organized by the Downtown Business Association.
• Attended the grand opening of the Orange County Fire Authority Heliport Pad at the Fire Station 59.
• Presented at "Speakeasy" on October 15, 2025.
• Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board Meeting on October 15, 2025.
• Attended "Love San Clemente" Board Meeting.
• Attended the Downtown Business Association meeting.
• Attended the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps from Shore to Sea event at Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025. • Attended a meeting with Chandler concerning sand placement. • Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel (CEP) community meeting at the Casino on October 16, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference from October 8-10, 2025 in Long Beach:
• General Session: "The Future is Now!"
• Addressing the Erosion of Trust in Local Government
• Preparing Local Leaders for Immigration Policy Changes • Advancing Municipal Climate Action Through Partnership • Keynote Speaker: The Creator Mindset
• The Power of Public Transportation in Shaping Communities Coastal Cities Annual Business Meeting
• Orange County Division Reception
• ADUs, Group Homes, and Short-Term Rentals: Local Regulation and Enforcement
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 • Strengthening Local Governance through Trust, Fundamentals, and Effective Partnerships
• Attended the Protect San Onore Paddle-Out on October 11, 2025. • Attended the Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) Hunger Walk on October 12, 2025.
• Attended the Coastal Animal Services Joint Powers Meeting on October 13, 2025.
• Recognized Indigenous People's Day.
• Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel (CEP) community meeting at the Casino on October 16, 2025.
• Attended the Red Ribbon Walk and Rally on October 20, 2025.
Narrated a PowerPoint presentation displaying adoptable dogs at the Coastal Animal Services Authority for National Dog Adoption Month.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Attended the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps from Shore to Sea event at Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025. • Attended the Intro to City Finance: Expenditures seminar on October 16, 2025.
• Attended the National Night Out event at Vista Hermosa Sports Park on October 17, 2025.
• Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Meeting on October 16, 2025.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Dee Coleman, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning vehicles being parked on public streets in excess of 72 hours was distributed to the City Council and a hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined on the quality of beach sand being placed on San Clemente beaches by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Reva Buck commented on the City Council's efforts in addressing the Broadmoor Homeowners Associations enforcement of their 17 foot height restriction.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Correcting Misinformation". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
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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
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: VM Development II, LLC v. City of San Clemente Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2025-01512943-CU-WM-CJC
7. Staff Communications
City Manager Hall requested that the City Council consider Item 10C - REVIEW
OF THE CARS AND COFFEE EVENT, AN APPROVED WEEKLY EVENT
UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-328, FOR PERMITTED EVENTS AT
THE OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE, AND CONSIDERATION TO INITIATE A
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.12.175 - CITY INITIATED CHANGES OR REVOCATION OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS and Item 10E - REFERRAL OF THE LODGE HOTEL PROJECT AT 401 W. AVENIDA VISTA HERMOSA TO THE DESIGN
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.12.025 before the Public Hearings items.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to consider Items 10C and 10E before the Public Hearings.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
For a summary of action concerning Item 10C please reference page 8 of these minutes. For a summary of action concerning Item 10E please reference page 10 of these minutes.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Public Hearings
8A. DE NOVO APPEAL HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT (PHP) 25-323, HANSON HOTEL, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 61-ROOM
BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH ROOFTOP RESTAURANT, CAFÉS,
SUBTERRANEAN PARKING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns relating to the project.
David Liu expressed concerns regarding public noticing and environmental impacts.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the public hearing, to a date uncertain, to consider the appeal of Public Hearing Project (PHP) 25-323, Hanson Hotel, to allow staff the time to complete the environmental analysis necessary to fully respond to the issues raised in the appeal.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8B. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1796 TO AMEND CHAPTER 8.16 AND TITLE 15 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
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. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1796 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11,
15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 OF AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.16 OF AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 TO THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED
STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS,
AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS THERETO AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO.1738.
2. Find that the changes and modifications to the 2025 Editions of the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Existing Building, and Fire Codes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in San Clemente. Other amendments are of an administrative or procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects that are not covered by the Code or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of San Clemente. Adoption of these codes as amended will implement the latest codes in the City, and complies with current State law and Repeals Ordinance No. 1738.
3. Set a Public Hearing for November 4, 2025, to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 1796, and direct staff to advertise the Public Hearing as required by State law.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Unfinished Business
None.
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10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL
CONTROL, WELFARE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE CITY
OF SAN CLEMENTE
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1797 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10B. RESIGNATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBER AND
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the resignations of Tiffany Campbell from the Arts and Culture Committee and Kelli Gallion-Sholler from the Community Safety and Welfare Committee, with regret.
2. Direct staff to advertise vacancies for the Arts and Culture Committee and Community Safety and Welfare Committee.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10C. REVIEW OF THE CARS AND COFFEE EVENT, AN APPROVED WEEKLY EVENT UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-328, FOR PERMITTED
EVENTS AT THE OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE, AND CONSIDERATION TO
INITIATE A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.12.175 - CITY INITIATED CHANGES OR REVOCATION
OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS
City Planner Lightfoot and Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to initiating a Public Hearing:
Bill Burk, representing Ruby's Diner and Auntie Anne's
Hal Kolp, San Clemente
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Scott Tree, San Clemente
Lou Leto, San Clemente
Simon Wehr
Jace Mullen
Craig Dobbs, San Marcos
Matt Noale, San Clemente
Kevin Forsyth, San Clemente
Steve Bashe, San Clemente
Rod Pick
Michael Bauccio, San Clemente
Rhonda Bauccio, San Clemente
Lola Chavez
Gary Giacomini, San Clemente
Jack Diamond, San Clemente
The following individuals spoke in support of initiating a Public Hearing:
Denise Zivolich
Councilmember Loeffler narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding safety concerns related to vehicles exiting the event and spectator behavior following the event. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Wu, Councilmember Loeffler and Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE), to:
1. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
2. Direct San Clemente Police Services to provide an update to the City Council in 4-6 weeks concerning enforcement of unsafe behavior following the Cars and Coffee event.
AYE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to initiate a Public Hearing to review and potentially modify or revoke Conditional Use Permit 22-328 due to safety concerns related to dangerous spectator and driver behavior when exiting the event/getting on the I-5 Freeway.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 10D. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION & AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Principal Planner Rehm and Community Development Director Atamian narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Housing Element Implementation & Affordable Housing" and responded to City Council inquiries.
Lois McNicoll commented on affordable housing in San Clemente.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in opposition to the use of open space for affordable housing.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Receive and file the Administrative Report, dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, which will:
1... Maintain the directive of staff to implement the goals, strategies, programs, and objectives of the Housing Action Plan as certified by the State of California through the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
2. Allow staff to continue evaluating potential sites for affordable housing development through the pending Real Estate Asset Management Plan, and return with feasibility analyses for Council consideration at a later date.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Meeting Recessed
Meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 7:38 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10E. REFERRAL OF THE LODGE HOTEL PROJECT AT 401 W. AVENIDA VISTA
HERMOSA TO THE DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.12.025
City Manager Hall provided an update relating to a meeting held with Marblehead residents regarding concerns related to the Lodge Hotel Project at 401 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of the City Council referring the project to the Design Review Subcommittee to address resident concerns.
Denise Zivolich urged the City Council to continue the item to allow additional
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Don Hickman commented on potential noise impacts of the project on neighbors.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Wu and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE), to table this item and take no action.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Loeffler and Wu
10F. 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 - UPDATED AND MODIFIED CONSISTENT WITH CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON OCTOBER 7, 2025 Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of the current process for the City Council to agendize items.
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to table this item and take no action.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed Items 11G and 11l from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2025.
(2) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2025.
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3316 THROUGH 3324 AND WARRANT NOS.
607424 THROUGH 607543, PAID ON
10-3-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243,640.00
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
607544 THROUGH 607694, PAID ON
10-10-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,907,650.06
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $4,151,290.06
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 106689
THROUGH 107008, FOR THE PERIOD
9-15-25 THROUGH 9-28-25, PAID
ON 10-3-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,666.32
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $572,666.32
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE FY 2025-26 WORK PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RELATED THERETO
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-159, which will:
1. Make findings under the California Environmental Quality Act as to the items on the work plan.
2. Approve the Arts and Culture Committee 2025-26 Work Plan.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BONITO CANYON PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE
STRUCTURE WITH TWO OTHER COMPONENTS (RELANDSCAPING OF
SLOPE AND EXPANDED BIKE RACKS) PENDING COMPLETION
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-160, which will:
1. Accept the Bonito Canyon Park Shade Structure, CIP No. 15105, from the contractor, Landscape Structures, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record Notice of Completion for the Bonito Canyon Park Shade Structure.
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, Landscape Structures, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR RUNOFE
TREATMENT PROJECT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-161, which will:
1. Accept the El Camino Real Runoff Treatment Project, CIP Project No. 26802, from the contractor, G2 Construction, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the El Camino Real Runoff Treatment Project.
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, G2 Construction, 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
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AWARD - DIGESTER NO. 2 STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL
REHABILITATION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-163 which will:
1. Find the Digester No. 2 Structural and Mechanical Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 12204 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award the Digester No. 2 Structural and Mechanical Rehabilitation to Vicon Enterprise, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 52, by and between the City of San Clemente and Vicon Enterprise, Inc., providing for the Digester No. 2 Structural and Mechanical Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $715,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-52, Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 11J. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2025 SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN, DESIGNATING A LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
AS REQUIRED BY THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROLS BOARD'S
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND THE UTILITIES MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FURTHER MINOR
UPDATES TO THE PLAN, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-165, which will:
1. Find the actions categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 8 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308 - Actions By Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment.
2. Appoint the Utilities Manager as the Legally Responsible Official under the Regional Water Quality Controls Board's Waste Discharge Requirements.
3. Approve and adopt the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan.
4. Authorize the City Manager and Utilities Manager to approve any future minor updates mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention Plan and Sanitary Sewer Overflow Emergency Response Plan.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11K. 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:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-155, which will:
1. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2025-109 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously • approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated.
3. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute
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4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder's Office.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT FOR
RIGHT OF WAY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE
RESERVOIR NO. 5 SITE FROM RANCHO SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE,
FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE EASEMENT, ACCEPTING THE EASEMENT
RIGHTS AS DEDICATED AND FINDING THE ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-166, which will:
1. 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).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute an easement (D-543) for the Reservoir 5 site with Rancho San Clemente Community Association similar to the Easement Deed shown in Attachment 2 of the administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, with any revisions necessary and advisable in consultation with the City Attorney.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and finalize the exhibits to such Easement Deed, including Exhibit A (legal description) and Exhibit B (Plat Map) of the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, to cover the area needed for City purposes as generally shown in Attachment Number of the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
4. Accept the dedication and authorize the City Manager to execute a certificate of acceptance of the easement for the Reservoir 5 site.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11G. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PEDESTRIAN AUDIBLE WARNING SYSTEM
REHABILITATION PROJECT, TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM UNTIL
THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
Lois McNicoll opined that the Orange County Transportation Authority should pay for the Pedestrian Audible Warning System Rehabilitation Project (PAWS).
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-162, which will:
1. Approve an amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc. for the Pedestrian Audible Warning System Rehabilitation Project to extend the contract term until the successful completion of the project.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C24-58, by and between the City of San Clemente and Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc., providing for the Pedestrian Audible Warning System Rehabilitation Project, to extend the contract term until the successful completion of the project, in a form substantially similar to Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11l. CONTRACT AWARD - CAMINO MIRA COSTA MEDIAN ISLAND, APPROVING
THE MODIFIED PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND DESIGN, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Al Fusco expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety in the area due to speeding cars; urged the City Council to place speed bumps or other devices to slow traffic.
Bill Kreutinger, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding the proposed flashing lights as it relates to impacts to neighbors.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf responded to City Council inquiries.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Motion by Mayor Knoblock, DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND, to continue the item and direct staff to study all options for traffic calming.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-164, which will:
1. Find the Camino Mira Costa Median Island, CIP Project No. 15323, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve the modified design as illustrated in Attachment 4 of the Administrative Report, dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, as follows:
a. Pedestrian refuge island in the painted median on Camino Mira Costa. b. Signage and flashing beacons to alert approaching drivers about the presence of pedestrian refuge island and crossing pedestrians. c. PED XING markings in the vehicular travel lanes leading up to the refuge island.
d. 30-foot red curb on both sides of Camino Mira Costa in front of Mira Costa Park
3. Award the Camino Mira Costa Median Island construction contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. as lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 53, by and between the City of San Clemente and Gentry General Engineering, Inc., providing for the Camino Mira Costa Median Island, in an amount not to exceed $74,846, in a form substantially similar to Attachment 3 of the Administrative Report dated October 21, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
5. Direct staff to evaluate other traffic calming measures including speed bumps to reduce traffic speed
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Bill Kreutinger, Tri-Cities RACES, provided an update on emergency communications testing.
Mike Kay commented on history of the Brown Act; opined on Councilmember responses to public comments.
Tony Rubolino narrated a PowerPoint presentation; a hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
13. Future Agenda Items
Parking on Public Streets in Excess of 72 Hours
with the support of Mayor Knoblock and
to prove on ton one cry count. Councilmember Cabral, directed the Community Safety and Welfare Committee to provide a recommendation to the City Council concerning an update to the City ordinance as it relates to vehicles parked on public streets for longer than 72 hours.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
None.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 4, 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
SteveKnoblock, Mayor of the City of CLERK of the City of San Clemente, California San Clemente, California