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Mayor Knoblock
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
Councilmember Wu
4:00 p.m. - Commission and Committee
Interviews and Appointments
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Agenda
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to:
Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play; Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment and natural amenities; Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by the City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this agenda.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Council Member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.
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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS (4:00 P.M.)
A. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
Interview applicants for the Arts and Culture Committee and appoint one citizen to fill a term to expire June 30, 2027.
B. COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Interview applicants for the Community Safety and Welfare Committee and appoint one citizen to fill a term to expire June 30, 2027.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Reverend Dave Ricketts, San Clemente Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
2. Council Member Reports
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Speakers may address Council once during either Oral Communications Part 1 or Part 2. A total time limitation of 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications Part 1, with each speaker being allotted 3 minutes in which to give his or her presentation. Speaker order is determined by the order in which speaker cards are provided to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at the meeting. Speakers that cannot be accommodated during Oral Communications Part 1 will be invited to address Council during Oral Communications Part 2, which appears on this agenda as Item No. 12. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
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6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Staff Communications
8. Public Hearings
The Public Hearing process includes a staff presentation, a presentation by the applicant not to exceed ten (10) minutes, and public testimony (not to exceed three minutes per speaker). Following closure of the Public Hearing, the City Council will respond to questions raised during the hearing, discuss the issues, and act upon the matter by motion.
8A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-175, APPROVING THE COST
OF SERVICES STUDY, ADOPTING THE COST RECOVERY FOR BEACHES,
PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES POLICY, APPROVING THE
ASSOCIATED FEE SCHEDULE, REPEALING AND REPLACING
RESOLUTION NOS. 23-25, 89-54, 95-01, 11-66, AND 16-23, AND ALL OTHER
RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FINDING THE
ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public Hearing to consider adopting a comprehensive Cost Recovery Policy for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department. The policy establishes consistent principles and guidelines for determining user fees and cost recovery targets for programs, services, and facility rentals. The City Council will also consider amendments to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule to align with the findings of the Comprehensive Cost of Services and Fee Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group.
This Public Hearing is conducted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66018, which require local agencies to hold a public hearing prior to adopting new fees or increasing existing fees, and to make available supporting data at least 10 days in advance of the hearing. The proposed adjustments pertain solely to recreation facility fees, which are voluntary charges incurred only when an individual or organization elects to use the City’s recreation facilities. These fees are not mandatory taxes or assessments, but rather per-use fees to cover a portion of the operating and maintenance costs of each facility.
Staff and the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation
1. Conduct the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code section 66018.
2. After conducting the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-175, which will:
a. Determine that the actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 (14 CCR § 15273).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 b. Approve the 2025 Cost of Services (User Fee) Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group.
c. Adopt Policy No. 201-15 - Cost Recovery for Beaches, Parks & Recreation Services.
d. Adopt a revised fee schedule for the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department effective January 1, 2026; and repeal and replace conflicting resolutions.
e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future budgets.
8B. OVERVIEW OF THE MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (HPPA) FOR A
QUALIFIED HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 121 W. ESCALONES AND FINDING
THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Continued Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owner(s) of a historic property located at 121 West Escalones. Staff recommends the City Council determine this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-176, which will:
1. Find the Historic Preservation Agreement categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 31, Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. 25-58, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 121 West Escalones.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 8C. CONSIDERATION TO INTRODUCE, AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING OF, ORDINANCE NO. 1798 TO APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT (PHP) 25-395, ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 25-396, EMERGENCY SHELTER
OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATES AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public Hearing for the City Council to consider Zoning Amendment 25-396 to update the development standards, operational standards, and management standards within the Emergency Shelter Overlay consistent with Housing Element commitment and State law.
The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per the Community Plan exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
Staff Recommendation
1. Open the public hearing, receive and consider public comment, and close the public hearing.
2. Determine that the proposed zoning code amendment is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and Guidelines Section 15183.
3. Introduce, and conduct a first reading of, Ordinance No. 1798 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT
25-395, ZONING AMENDMENT 25-396 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 17.56.100,
EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO UPDATE THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND OPERATIONAL AND
MANAGEMENT STANDARDS WITHIN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER
OVERLAY CONSISTENT WITH PROGRAM 15 OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT AND STATE LAW; AND
FINDING THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15183.
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9. Unfinished Business
9A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 2025
WATER RATE STUDY FINAL REPORT, APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, SET A DEADLINE OF JANUARY 15, 2026 FOR SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS, SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2026
TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS (EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
REMEDIES) AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF PROPOSED UPDATES TO WATER
RATES AND CHARGES UNDER PROPOSITION 218 AND CONDUCT A
PROTEST HEARING
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-178, which will:
1. Approve the City of San Clemente November 2025 Water Rate Study Final Report.
2. Approve and authorize staff to mail the Notice of Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Adjustments to Water Rates based on the analysis in the City of San Clemente November 2025 Water Rate Study Final Report.
3. Set a deadline of January 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. for the submission of timely written objections to the proposed fees and charges and exhaustion of administrative remedies.
4. Set a Public Hearing for February 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for the exhaustion of administrative remedies (objection hearing) to consider all timely written objections along with the draft written responses and determine whether clarifications or further review or reduction or abandonment of the proposed water rate and charge increases are warranted.
5. Set a Public Hearing for February 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to consider all written protests and hear all oral comments on the proposed water rate and service charge increases and consider approval of the proposed rates and charges.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 9B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER
PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A
MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ON CITY-OWNED LAND AT THE
RESERVOIR 5 COMMUNICATIONS SITE (APN 690-502-16 AND 690-502-12),
AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-180, which will:
1. Determine that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3, Section 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15303).
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for the purpose of installing and operating a maritime surveillance system at the Reservoir 5 Communications Site based on the following key terms:
a. 20-year term, with (2) five-year extensions.
b. $10 per month rent.
c. City to pay electrical costs.
d. CBP to pay for equipment and installation costs.
e. CBP and City staff to agree on facility dimensions, design and placement.
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10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAPPY COFFEE CLUB AND THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-181, which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-59, by and between the City of San Clemente and Happy Coffee Club, for a parking agreement, included as Exhibit A to proposed Resolution 25-181 for an initial annual license fee of $2,160 for the initial term of five years with one five-year option exercisable in the City Manager’s discretion.
10B. DISCUSSION REGARDING FINAL NATURE BASED ADAPTATION PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve and direct staff to submit the Final Nature Based Adaptation Project Feasibility Study to the Coastal Commission as a final deliverable for California Coastal Commission Grant 21-07.
2. Direct staff to pursue funding for the next phase to study a pilot sand retention project at North Beach.
10C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATION IN
A COALITION OF COASTAL CITIES FACING LANDSLIDE, BLUFF FAILURE
AND GENERAL EARTH MOVEMENT IN COASTAL AREAS
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated November 18, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, and direct staff to explore participation in the proposed coalition.
10D. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR SAN CLEMENTE RESIDENTS RECEIVING
CALFRESH AND ARE IMPACTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SHUTDOWN AND SUBSEQUENT FUNDING DEFICIT OF THE
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
Agendized by Councilmember Wu, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier at the November 4, 2025 City Council Meeting.
Staff Recommendation
Provide direction to staff concerning potential emergency support for San Clemente residents not receiving CalFresh benefits due to the Federal Government shutdown.
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11. Consent Calendar
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless Council or Staff requests removal of an item for separate discussion and action.
A. City Council Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
(1) APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2025.
(2) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 2025.
(3) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025.
(4) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF OCTOBER 15, 2025.
(5) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 23, 2025.
(6) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF OCTOBER 29, 2025.
(7) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 5, 2025.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3331 THROUGH 3338 AND WARRANT NOS.
608031 THROUGH 608164, PAID ON
10-31-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,275,850.90
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
608165 THROUGH 608281, PAID ON
11-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,553,666.91
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $5,829,517.81
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 988,
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 107323
THROUGH 107655, FOR THE PERIOD
10-13-25 THROUGH 10-26-25, PAID
ON 10-31-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $562,338.26
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $562,338.26
11D. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STORM DRAIN GRAVITY MAIN SWGM-16135
REPAIRS
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-183, which will:
1. Accept the Storm Drain Gravity Main SWGM-16135 Repairs, Project No. 26001, from the contractor, Diamond Construction & Design.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Storm Drain Gravity Main SWGM-16135 Repairs.
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, Diamond Construction & Design.
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. 11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY 2025 Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-184, which will:
1. Accept the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325, from the contractor, L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program.
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,
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 L.C. Paving & Sealing, 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. 11F. CONTRACT AWARD - LA PATA/VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK SOCCER
FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-185, which will:
1. Award a contract to Asphalt Fabric and Engineering, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, for the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Synthetic Soccer Field Turf Replacement, Project No. 14810.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 60, by and between the City of San Clemente and Asphalt Fabric and Engineering, Inc., providing for the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Synthetic Soccer Field Turf Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $680,804, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-59 (Attachment 2). 11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS, AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE HANSON HOTEL
PROJECT (PHP) 25-323, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-186, which will:
1. Approve an exemption to the formal solicitation process within the City’s Purchasing Policy (reference Section XI. A. 1.8).
2. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Michael Baker International to provide environmental consulting services for the Hanson Hotel Project.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25- 61, by and between the City of San Clemente and Michael Baker International, providing for environmental consulting services for the Hanson Hotel Project, in an amount not to exceed $99,375, funded through the developer deposit account for the Hanson Hotel Project.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE
DIJE COURT AND EL PORTAL BEACH WOOD STAIRS REPLACEMENT, CIP PROJECT NO. 22801
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-187, which will:
..recommendation
1. Reject all bids received on April 24, 2025, for the Dije Court and El Portal Beach Wood Stairs Replacement, CIP Project No. 22801, pursuant to Section 20166 of the Public Contract Code.
2. Authorize staff to re-scope the bid package and re-bid the Dije Court and El Portal Beach Wood Stairs Replacement based on a revised scope of work that includes replacement of the landings.
11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, CIP PROJECT NO. 17405
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-188, which will:
..recommendation
1. Reject all bids received on September 25, 2025, for the Reeves Booster Pump Station, CIP Project No. 17405, pursuant to Section 20166 of the Public Contract Code.
2. Authorize staff to conduct a value engineering and re-scoping to further identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the required level of serviceability for the Reeves Booster Pump Station; and revise the project plans and specifications accordingly to re-bid the project. 11J. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT OF CITY FINANCE
MANAGER TO THE ROLE OF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-189, which will:
1. Acknowledge the appointment of Sheryl Mariano, Finance Manager as the Deputy City Treasurer, coterminous with the Finance Manager’s tenure in that role, in accordance with the official confirmation of the appointment made by the City Treasurer during the Regular Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee on October 30, 2025.
2. Acknowledge the authorization of the Deputy City Treasurer to perform the duties of the City Treasurer in accordance with San Clemente Municipal Code section 2.14.030 and Government Code sections 41003
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12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation, not to exceed three minutes. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
13. Future Agenda Items
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
B. City Manager
15. Adjournment
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to be held on December 9, 2025. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
RULES FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente.
• If you wish to address Council, please complete one of the blue speaker cards located at the entrance to the Council Chambers and turn it in to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk. • Persons wishing to address Council concerning an agendized item will be invited to address Council during the time that Council is considering that particular agenda item.
Persons wishing to address Council concerning a non-agendized issue will be invited to address Council during the “Oral Communications” portion of the meeting. • When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Please limit your presentation to three minutes.
PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS TO COUNCIL
In order to ensure that Councilmembers have adequate time to consider written materials concerning agenda items, it is strongly recommended that such materials be submitted to the City Clerk by noon the date preceding the Council meeting.
MEETINGS RECORDED AND TELEVISED
City Council meetings are broadcast live and are replayed periodically on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854. Meetings are also available for live-stream or post meeting viewing from the City’s website.
Meetings are also recorded via audio CD and/or DVD and retained as a City record in accordance with the City’s records retention schedule.
USE OF ELECTRONIC VISUAL AIDS BY PUBLIC AT MEETINGS
To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request. Electronic presentations shall be limited to visual media, without prerecorded audio narration, that augment a live verbal presentation addressed to the City Council. The display of visual media shall be ancillary to, and not presented in place of, live verbal narration. Members of the public shall not be permitted to connect equipment to the City's computer system. Members of the public shall not be permitted to access the internet from the City's computer equipment. Visual presentations must be provided to the City Clerk in a display-ready format. In no case shall Staff be required to develop a presentation for public use.
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, compiling of City records, downloading data from websites, or gathering or modifying data provided by the public.
LENGTH OF MEETINGS
At 11:00 p.m., the City Council will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon at this meeting and will continue all other agenda items to a future meeting.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 361-8200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
To minimize meeting distractions and sound system interference, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd floor, San Clemente. Closed Session are considered at 5:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings of the City Council may be called as needed.
AGENDAS, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN MATERIALS Agendas and Administrative Reports are available for review and/or copying at the City Clerk’s Department as soon as agendas are posted, by accessing the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org. An “Inspection Copy” of agenda materials is also located at the entrance to the Council Chambers during meetings for public review. All written material distributed to a majority of the Council after the original agenda packet was distributed is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Department, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, during normal business hours.
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