CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 SAN san Clemente calfornia
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes ww. uncil Chambers
CALIFORNIA
Mayor Knoblock
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
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 November 4, 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:David Rebensdorf, Public Works Director/City Engineer; 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 - 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 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
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
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:19 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Assistant Pastor Steve Ford, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
None.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Coastal Rail Resiliency meeting on October 29, 2025
• Attended the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Max Berg Plaza Park on November 1, 2025; recognized Beaches, Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts in organizing the event.
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Attended the Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run at the San Clemente Community Center on October 25, 2025.
• Met with a resident concerning fire mitigation issues on October 28, 2025. • Attended the Chamber of Commerce Business Meeting on October 29, 2025. • Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Coastal Rail Resiliency meeting on October 29, 2025.
• Met with City Manager Hall and City Attorney Mitchell on November 3, 2025.
Met with a resident concerning crime issues in San Clemente on November 3, 2025.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended a Cal Cities meeting on October 24, 2025 concerning upcoming legislation.
• Attended the Del Mar Downtown Trick or Treat event on October 25, 2025. • Attended a meeting with the Golf Course Committee Chair concerning
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operations at the Municipal Golf Course on October 27, 2025. • Spoke with golf course patrons concerning golf course operations. • Attended the Investment Advisory Committee meeting on October 27, 2025. • Attended the San Clemente Junior Leadership Program on October 29, 2025; recognized Rosemary Salas for her efforts in organizing the program. • Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Coastal Rail Resiliency meeting on October 29, 2025.
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce meeting. • Attended the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Max Berg Plaza Park on November 1, 2025.
• Attended the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 1, 2025.
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board Meeting on November 4, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended the Cal Cities Coastal Group Leadership meeting on October 23, 2025.
• Attended the Del Mar Downtown Trick or Treat event on October 25, 2025. • Attended the San Clemente Junior Leadership Program on October 29, 2025.
• Attended the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 1, 2025.
• Attended a Trunk or Treat event.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Spoke at the San Clemente Junior Leadership Program on October 29, 2025. • Attended the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 1, 2025.
• Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Coastal Rail Resiliency meeting on October 29, 2025.
• Attended the 75th Anniversary of Palisades United Methodist Church.
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3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Dee Coleman, San Clemente, commented on the 72 hour parking limit on City streets.
Danna Lattimer, San Clemente, spoke on parking issues as it relates to Happy Coffee Club.
Shelby Houle, San Clemente, commented on her business, Happy Coffee Club, as it relates to positive impacts on the community; requested that the City help with parking issues.
Christine Poppenhagen, San Clemente, spoke on parking issues as it relates to Happy Coffee Club.
Mike Kay, displayed a video clip of a reported incident between himself and Councilmember Wu following the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting. A copy of the video is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll, spoke on the Orange County Transportation Authority's placement of sand and rip rap boulders on San Clemente beaches.
Lisa Edone, San Clemente, spoke on public comments made by members of the public during City Council meetings; opined on decorum by City Councilmembers.
Abby Paulson, Supervisor Katrina Foley's Office, provided a legislative update.
Kevin Voegtlin, San Clemente, spoke in support of Happy Coffee Club and their business model
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Cabral, 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
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Councilmember Wu requested that the City Council consider emergency support for Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) in the amount of $20,000 to supplement the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the Federal Government shutdown.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE), to declare that an emergency as defined in Government Code section 54956.5 exists due to the
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impacts to public health, safety, or both and that this item came to the attention of the City Council following the posting of the City Council meeting agenda for November 4, 2025.
AYE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
Motion by Councilmember Wu, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to agendize consideration of emergency support for Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) in the amount of $20,000 to supplement the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the Federal Government shutdown.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
Direction given, the City Council voted and CARRIED 5-0, to respond to the petition concerning:
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
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
Staff Communications
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie announced the upcoming Veteran's Day event at Park Semper Fi on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00 P.M.
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8. Public Hearings
8A. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1796 (SECOND READING) 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 Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1796 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
CONDING TITLE TO 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 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.
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3. Set the effective date of Ordinance No. 1796 to January 1, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8B. OVERVIEW OF THE MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (HPPA) FOR A QUALIFIED
HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 121 W. ESCALONES
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing, which remains open to continue this agenda item to the Regular City Council meeting of November 18, 2025.
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public Hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
8C 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, AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-167, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN OPERATING
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR PLAY UPON THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 20-71
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Public Hearing - Fees for Play at the Municipal Golf Course" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Lambert, San Clemente, spoke on challenges related to obtaining tee time reservations; spoke in support of modest resident rate increases for play upon the golf course.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 66018(a).
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-150 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES FOR PLAY UPON THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-02.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-167 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE _CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN OPERATING STANDARDS AND
REGULATIONS FOR PLAY UPON THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 20-71.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
9A. CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL OPTIONS FOR SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to adoption of Resolution No. 25-168, in opposition to City management of the Municipal Golf Course:
James Kemp, San Clemente, provided a copy of his comments, which are on file with the City Clerk.
Tim Murphy, San Clemente
Rick Divel, San Clemente
Mark Refowitz, San Clemente
Mandy Hamilton, San Clemente
Matt Gahan, San Clemente
Andrew Gahan, San Clemente
Rick Talt
Alan Oswald, San Clemente
Karen Yoshihara
David Cook, San Clemente Golf Course Operator
Don Brown, San Clemente
Penni Buff urged the City Council to table this item until the Golf Course Committee has reviewed and opined on municipal golf course operations.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to issue a comprehensive request for proposal for full service management of the Municipal Golf Course including starter operations, driving range, golf lessons, retail sales, equipment repairs, and cart operations.
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Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-168, which will:
1. Direct staff to transition Starter Operations, Driving Range, and Golf Lessons to City management effective January 1, 2027.
2. Authorize staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for Retail Sales, Equipment Repairs, and Cart Operations to ensure operational continuity and optimal Pro Shop experience.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to refer this item to the Golf Course Committee and direct the Committee to hold a Special Meeting to provide a recommendation to the City Council concerning future operations of the Municipal Golf Course.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
MEETING RECESSED
The City Council meeting recessed at 7:49 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. with Councilmember Wu, Mayor Pro Tem Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock present.
Councilmember Loeffler and Councilmember Cabral joined the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
10. New Business
10A. ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Cancel the April 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 City Council meetings.
2. Schedule the Long Term Financial Plan Workshop for March 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
3. Schedule the Budget Workshop for May 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, (1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, (1) APPROVE HAND WRITE NOS. 607871,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3325 THROUGH
3330 AND WARRANT NOS. 607695
THROUGH 607870, PAID ON
10-17-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,878,796.63
(2) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO. 607872
AND WARRANT NOS. 607873
THROUGH 608030, PAID ON 10-24-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,107.12
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $4,877,903.75
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0,
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
107009 THROUGH 107322, FOR THE PERIOD
9-29-25 THROUGH 10-12-25, PAID
ON 10-17-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $555,955.15
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $555,955.15
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1797 (SECOND READING) 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 adopt 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
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - CAMINO VERA CRUZ RECYCLED WATER LINE
EXTENSION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-169, which will:
1. Find the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension, Project No. 17407, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 14 CCR section 15303) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a contract to Q&E Pipeline Company, as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension, CIP Project No. 17407.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-
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similar to Contract No. 25-54 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - CALLE REAL PUMP STATION REHABILITATION,
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-170, which will:
1. Find the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 19516, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302.
2. Award the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation, construction contract to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 55, by and between the City of San Clemente and RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., providing for the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation, in the amount of not to exceed $2,528,600, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-55 (Attachment 1).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11G. CONTRACT AWARD - HAZARDOUS WASTE RESPONSE, CLEANUP,
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL ENVIRONMENTAL ON-CALL SERVICES, AND
FINDING THE ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-171, which will:
1. Award a • three-year General Services Agreement to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for Hazardous Waste Response, Cleanup, Removal and Disposal Environmental On-Call Services for a total amount not to exceed $120,000 during the first three years, plus two additional one-year options.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 56, by and between the City of San Clemente and Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., providing for Hazardous Waste Response, Cleanup, Removal and Disposal Environmental On-Call Services, in an amount no to exceed $120,000 for the first three years, with two additional one-year options.
3. Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve up to two, one-year extensions to the Agreement that do not exceed the City Council approved budgeted amounts for each fiscal year.
4. Find the actions categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 30 of the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15330 (14 CCR Section 15330, Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11H. CONTRACT AWARD - AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL
SOLICITATION PROCESS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-172 which will:
plate recognition (ALPR) services for an amount not to exceed $371,400.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 57, by and between the City of San Clemente and Flock Group, Inc., DBA Flock Safety, providing for automated license plate recognition (ALPR) services, in an amount not to exceed $371,400, and to approve successive annual renewal terms in the exercise of his discretion.
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve a 19% project contingency in the exercise of his discretion.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11l. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL
SOLICITATION PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARTS TO REPAIR
THE AERATION BLOWERS AT THE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-173 which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR Section 15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Authorize the exemption to the Formal Solicitation Process based on Section XI.A. 1.7 and Section XI.A. 1.7.d of City Policy 201-2-1 and the sole source justification letter.
3. Approve the expenditure for Aerzen Blower components for Fiscal Year
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2026-27 for a total amount not to exceed $184,000.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FTIP)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-174 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING
THAT THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND CITY PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 - 2031/2032
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE
CITY'S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE
PROGRAM.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino spoke on comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier at the November 4, 2025 City Council meeting and actions by Councilmember Wu.
13. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Wu, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, agendized consideration of emergency support for San Clemente residents, who are Cal-Fresh recipients, impacted by the stoppage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the Federal Government shutdown.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf provided an update concerning a water line failure and repairs at Linda Lane.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 18, 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
Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the City o
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California