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Special and Regular Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.org Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA
4:00 P.M. - Committee Interviews and Mayor Knoblock
Appointments Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Councimember. effer
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 November 18, 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
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
The City Council announced that they will be conducting interviews in the conference room behind the dais and that members of the public are welcome to be present during the interviews.
A. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
The City Council interviewed the following candidates:
Julia Darden-Lenz
Julie Heinze
Amanda Quintanilla
Councilmembers cast written ranking sheets to fill one vacancy on the Arts and Culture Committee, which are on file with the City Clerk.
Following submission of ranking sheets to the City Clerk, motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE), to appoint Amanda Quintanilla to the Arts and Culture Committee for a term set to expire June 30, 2027.
AYE: Cabral, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 B. COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
The City Council interviewed the following candidates:
Stephen Lamb
Charles Seward
Michael Spohn
Angela Watts
It was noted that Mike Kay withdrew his application prior to being interviewed.
Councilmembers cast written ranking sheets to fill one vacancy on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee, which are on file with the City Clerk.
Following submission of ranking sheets to the City Clerk, motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Michael Spohn to the Community Safety and Welfare Committee for a term set to expire June 30, 2027.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
CLOSED SESSION
None.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:31 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Reverend Dave Ricketts, San Clemente Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Loeffler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
None.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025
2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting on November 6, 2025.
• Attended the 70th anniversary of Concordia Elementary School on November 7, 2025.
• Attended the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 8, 2025 in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps at Park Semper Fi; organized by the San Clemente Heritage Foundation.
• Attended the San Clemente High School Education Foundation fundraiser on November 15, 2025.
• Attended the Deputy and Firefighter of the Year Award ceremony on November 18, 2025 organized by the Exchange Club.
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Attended the Taste of San Clemente on November 7, 2025 at the Casino. • Attended the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 8, 2025 in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps at Park Semper Fi; organized by the San Clemente Heritage Foundation.
• Attended the North Beach Community Association meeting on November 10, 2025.
• Attended the Veteran's Day celebration at the Elks Lodge on November 11, 2025.
• Attended a Shorecliffs Homeowners Association meeting on November 12, • Attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Maxson Consignment Jewelers on November 14, 2025.
• Attended the Sober Living Task Force meeting on November 17, 2025. • Attended the Deputy and Firefighter of the Year Award ceremony on November 18, 2025 organized by the Exchange Club.
• Recognized Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Herrera concerning a sensitive case.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Investment Advisory Committee on November 10, 2025. • Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel (CEP) meeting on November 13, 2025.
• Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division Board meeting on November 14, 2025.
• Attended the Boy Scouts of America awards at Disneyland. • Attended the Alma Awards.
• Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
• Attended the 70th anniversary of Concordia Elementary School on November 7, 2025.
Attended the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 8, 2025 in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps at Park Semper Fi; organized by the San Clemente Heritage Foundation.
Attended the Taste of San Clemente on November 7, 2025 at the Casino.
Announced that Erin Bro, San Clemente High School Teacher, was honored for Orange County Teacher of the Year Award.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Attended the City Selection Committee meeting on November 13, 2025. • Toured Happy Coffee Club.
• Toured the future site of Zov's Restaurant which is currently under construction.
• Attended the Taste of San Clemente on November 7, 2025 at the Casino. • Attended the Veteran's Day ceremony on November 8, 2025 in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps at Park Semper Fi; organized by the San Clemente Heritage Foundation.
• Attended Boys and Girls Club sponsor network event.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Lois McNicoll expressed concerns related to police enforcement in the pier bowl.
Nancy McIntyre, San Clemente Homeless Collaborative, urged the City to take action on an inclement weather shelter.
Reva Buck provided an update to the City Council concerning the Broadmoor Homeowners Association enforcement of the 17 foot height limit; distributed a chart concerning out of compliance properties. A hard copy of the document is on file with the City Clerk
George Gregory urged the City Council to require e-bike riders to wear a reflective vest; opined on the City building a harbor.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "RSSC Participation in Fire Prevention". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Chris Mauro, Bring Back our Beaches, spoke in support of the feasibility study; expressed concerns regarding the proposed design of the breakwater.
Paul Lefcourt, San Clemente, displayed photographs of tree trimming of a Broadmoor house and spoke on compliance with the 17 foot height limit. A hard copy of the photographs are on file with the City Clerk.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 Louise Herbert, San Clemente, commented on Mayor Knoblock's letter to the editor in the San Clemente times.
Mike Kay announced that he will hold a "goat open house" for the public to meet the goats that are being used for fire mitigation on Sunday afternoons.
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
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
None.
Staff Communications
Information Technology Manager Boisseranc provided an introduction to the City's new website.
Public Hearings
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
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Don Ludwig, Top Gun Senior Softball Association, spoke on tournament costs.
Jean Arnold, San Clemente, requested that information for scholarships and other programs for financial assistance be placed on the City's website.
Amanda Piwenka, San Clemente Aquatic Swim Team, spoke in support of the proposed 10% increase; cautioned that membership may decline due to cost increases.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 Mark Matheson, San Clemente, spoke in favor of a cap on annual increases; commented on the positive impact of San Clemente Aquatics on the community.
Anissa Bromley, San Clemente Water Polo Club, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the increase of fees. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Sabrina Pearson, San Clemente Water Polo Club, urged the City Council to recognize San Clemente Water Polo as a tier 1 partner.
Logan Powell, San Clemente Water Polo Club, spoke in support of San Clemente Water Polo as a tier 1 partner.
Carrie Pearson, San Clemente Water Polo Club, displayed a video of San Clemente Water Polo Club participants. A copy of the video is on file with the City Clerk.
Jeff Girard, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding rate increases for seniors on a fixed income.
Zachary Gilmer, San Clemente, requested clarification on the proposed fee increases.
Jason York, San Clemente Aquatics Team, suggested that the City partner with San Clemente Aquatics to fundraise for capital improvements for the Aquatics Center.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
MEETING RECESSED
The meeting Recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:04 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier announced that he was going to recuse himself from voting on fees as they relate to water polo due to a financial interest.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, Second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. 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).
b. Approve the 2025 Cost of Services (User Fee) Study prepared by the
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 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; repeal and replace conflicting resolutions.
e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future budgets.
f. Cap the annual fee increase to no more than 5% starting in 2026 with the ability of the City Council to modify in the future as necessary. g. Adjust the monthly swim pass fee to $83.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier recused himself from the vote concerning fees related to water polo due to a financial interest and left the dais and meeting room at 7:27.pm.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem recused), to adopt the following concerning water polo:
1. 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).
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; repeal and replace conflicting resolutions.
e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 budgets.
f. Cap the annual fee increase to no more than 5% starting in 2026 with the ability of the City Council to modify in the future as necessary. g. Removal of the $5 per player fee.
AYE: Cabral, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
RECUSED: Enmeier
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier rejoined the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to reconsider adoption of Resolution No. 25-175 - Fees for Beaches, Parks and Recreation with the exception of water polo, which was considered separately.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the following excluding water polo fees, which were considered separately:
1. 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).
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; repeal and replace conflicting resolutions.
e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future budgets.
f. Cap the annual fee increase to no more than 5% starting in 2026 with the ability of the City Council to modify in the future as necessary.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 g. Adjust the monthly swim pass fee to $83.
h. Removal of the $5 per player fee.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Associate Planner Carrillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Item 8B:
Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HPPA) and responded the 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 Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 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
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Principal Planner Rehm narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Emergency Shelter Overlay District Update" and responded to City Council inquiries.
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente, spoke in support of the emergency shelter overlay district; urged the City to open an emergency shelter.
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. 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.
2. 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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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
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf and Sanjay Gaur, Water Resources Economics, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City of San Clemente 2025 Water Rate Study" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 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
Councilmember Cabral disclosed he lives within 1000 feet of the site and does not have a conflict of interest.
esporated to city councinguers arad a ore ine resent one with the City Clerk.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of proposed Resolution No. 25-180 which will authorize the City Manager to negotiate, tinalize 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 Reservoir 5:
Jean Arnold, San Clemente
Jackie Menter, San Clemente
Jack Page, San Clemente
Oskar Muniz, San Clemente
Louise Herbert, San Clemente
Ken, San Clemente
John Paculdo Koenigshofer, San Clemente
Clayton Carter
Bill Kreutinger, San Clemente
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente
Cricket Jamét, San Clemente
Sherman Fowler
Linda Hackwith, San Clemente
Decline, Lake Forest
The following individuals spoke in support of proposed Resolution No. 25-180 which will authorize 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 Reservoir 5:
Amanda Quintanilla
Mike Kay
Thor Johnson
Tony Rubolino
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0 to direct the City Manager to continue to negotiate the maritime surveillance camera lease with Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Agency and return to the City Council for consideration.
The City Council requested that during negotiations that the City clarify:
City costs/expenses (electricity)
• Restriction of building additional structures on the leased property item 18 of the sample lease
• Clarification of camera capabilities
• Ability for fire surveillance
• Identify other potential camera locations along the coast • What oversight is possible to address privacy concerns • Address vessels in distress
• Cyber security concerns
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
MEETING RECESSED
The meeting recessed at 9:28 p.m. and reconvened at 9:34 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAPPY COFFEE CLUB AND THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE
Associate Planner Carrillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Item 10A: Happy Coffee Club Parking Lease Agreement" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 10B. DISCUSSION REGARDING FINAL NATURE BASED ADAPTATION PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Chris Webb, Moffat and Nichol, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Final Nature Based Adaptation Project Feasibility Study" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Final Draft:
Final Nature Based Adaptation Project Feasibility Study". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, to:
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.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Wu, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to:
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.
The original motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 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
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated November 18, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk.
2. Appoint the City Manager or his designee to represent the City of San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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)
Anna Conti, Family Assistance Ministries, urged the City to provide assistance.
Tony Rubolino spoke in opposition to the City offering additional support to Family Assistance Ministries.
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, to table this item and take no action.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, to provide $5,000 in available assistance to 501(c)3 groups to resupply their food pantries. The charity groups would need to apply or request funds from the City.
Councilmember Wu withdrew his second, and there being no other Councilmember seconding the motion DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND The original motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to table this item and take no action.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed items 11F and 11G from the Consent Calendar, and a member of the public requested to speak on iftem 11H.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(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
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 11-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,553,666.91
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $5,829,517.81
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, 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
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STORM DRAIN GRAVITY MAIN SWGM-16135
REPAIRS
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY 2025 Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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, 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
111. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, CIP PROJECT NO. 17405
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, Adopt Resolution No. 25-188, which will:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 11J. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT OF CITY FINANCE
MANAGER TO THE ROLE OF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, 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 and 41005.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - LA PATAVISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK SOCCER
FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, DIED FOR A LACK OF SECOND, to direct staff to plant the Vista Hermosa Sports Park Soccer Field with natural grass instead of synthetic turf.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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
Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE DIJE
COURT AND EL PORTAL BEACH WOOD STAIRS REPLACEMENT, CIP
PROJECT NO. 22801
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint entitled "Dije Court and El Portal Beach Wood Stairs Replacement". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-187, which will:
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.
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 through social media.
13. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Wu, with the support of Mayor Knoblock agendized a Closed Session agenda item for the December 9, 2025 Adjourned Regular Meeting.
This will be agendized in collaboration with the City Attorney to determine appropriate government code section for the Closed Session discussion.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
None.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 10:57 p.m. 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California