RESOLUTION NO. 25-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT A TRANSITION PLAN FOR IN-HOUSE MANAGEMENT OF SELECT OPERATIONS AT THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente owns and operates the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course as a public recreational facility and enterprise fund; and WHEREAS, the City has contracted with a private concessionaire for Pro Shop and golf instruction operations, with the current concession agreement set to expire on December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, staff have completed an operational and fiscal evaluation of the existing concession structure, identifying opportunities to ensure operational accountability and improve fiscal stewardship; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed staff’s analysis and considered several operational models, including full City operation, hybrid structures, and contracted service delivery through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, the proposed actions are categorically exempt under Title 14, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings), as the action involves no expansion of use and represents continuation of existing operations within existing facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the recommended operational structure supports the City’s goals of ensuring fiscal responsibility, maintaining a high-quality customer experience, and aligning course management with the City’s community values.
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby directs staff to transition the following San Clemente Municipal Golf Course operations to in-house management effective January 1, 2027:
Starter Operations;
Driving Range Operations; and
Golf Lessons, administered under the City’s Contract Instructor Model through independently contracted instructors who meet all licensing, insurance, and background-check requirements.
All staffing, operational, and capital budget requirements associated with the transition and/or RFP processes shall be incorporated into the upcoming FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget for Council consideration and appropriation within the Golf Course Enterprise Fund.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for contracted services in the following areas:
Retail Sales (Pro Shop merchandise);
Electric and Pull Cart Operations; and
Equipment Rentals and Repairs.
SECTION 3. The City Council directs that all retained revenues from golf course operations remain within the Golf Course Enterprise Fund to support maintenance, operations, and capital reinvestment.
SECTION 4. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to take all administrative actions necessary to implement the transition and RFP processes consistent with this Resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, _______.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the
San Clemente, California City of San Clemente, California STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-168 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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