CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
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4:30 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Knoblock
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.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Knoblock on December 9, , 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
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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Councilmember Cabral recused himself from Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. and left the Closed Session room.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Senior Pastor Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Knoblock led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Mike Dollar, San Clemente, spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "History of City Council Members and Mayors". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk
Donna Vidrine spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Linda More spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Catherine Hall spoke in support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier being appointed to Mayor.
Michael Johnson, San Clemente, spoke in support of Steve Knoblock remaining Mayor for another year.
City Clerk Campagnolo opened the nominations for the office of Mayor:
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier nominated himself for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Loeffler nominated himself for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Wu nominated himself for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Knoblock nominated himself for the office of Mayor if his colleagues did not receive enough votes to be appointed Mayor.
There being no other nominations, City Clerk Campagnolo closed the nominations for the office of Mayor.
The City Council voted to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier to the office of Mayor, FAILED 2-2-1 (Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE; Councilmember Loeffler ABSTAINED).
AYE: Enmeier and Wu
NOE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
ABSTAIN: Loeffler
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 The City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Loeffler to the office of Mayor, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmembers Cabral and Enmeier NOE).
AYE: Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Cabral and Enmeier
Councilmember Loeffler was appointed to the office of Mayor; deferred to outgoing Mayor Knoblock to preside over the remainder of the City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Knoblock in recognition of his service to the City of San Clemente.
Mayor Knoblock presented a plaque to Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier in recognition of his service to the City of San Clemente.
Mayor Knoblock opened the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore:
Councilmember Cabral nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Wu nominated himself for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
There being no other nominations, Mayor Knoblock closed the nominations for office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council voted for Councilmember Cabral for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-2-1 (Councilmember Enmeier and Wu voting NOE; Councilmember Loeffler ABSTAINED).
AYE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier and Wu
ABSTAIN: Loeffler
Council voted on appointing Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Wu and Knoblock voting NOE).
AYE: Enmeier and Loeffler
NOE: Cabral, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
Council voted on appointing Councilmember Wu to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE).
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 AYE: Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Cabral, Enmeier and Mayor Knoblock
Following the first round of voting, Mayor Knoblock nominated himself to be included for consideration to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
The City Council conducted a second round of voting.
Council voted a second time for Councilmember Cabral for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-2-1 (Councilmember Enmeier and Wu voting NOE; Councilmember Loeffler ABSTAINED).
AYE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier and Wu
ABSTAIN: Loeffler
Council voted a second time on appointing Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Wu and Knoblock voting NOE).
AYE: Enmeier and Loeffler
NOE: Cabral, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
Council voted a second time on appointing Councilmember Wu to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, and Mayor Knoblock voting NOE).
AYE: Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Cabral, Enmeier and Mayor Knoblock
Council voted on appointing Mayor Knoblock to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier voting NOE).
AYE: Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Cabral and Enmeier
Mayor Knoblock was appointed to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-190, APPROVING LANA J.
DOYLE AS THE 2025 WALL OF RECOGNITION HONOREE AND INDUCTING
HER INTO THE CITY'S WALL OF RECOGNITION
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-190, which will:
1. Approve the selection for the 2025 Wall of Recognition recipient, Lana .
Doyle.
2. Authorize the Mayor to present the honoree with a certificate of recognition.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the North Beach Community Town Hall meeting.
Panelist on the Community Board meeting at North Beach.
Met with the California Coastal Commission.
Met with the California Coastal Conservancy concerning funding for the City's Coastal Resiliency Plan.
• Orange County Fire Authority Board Meeting concerning review of strategic goals and finance status.
• Announced that Orange County Fire Authority Fire Chief Fennessy is retiring. • Attended the grand opening of ILYA Restaurant.
• Attended a San Onore Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Leadership Meeting concerning 2026 priorities.
• Attended a seminar concerning the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homelessness and the transition to a treatment first model of care.
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended the North Beach Community Town Hall meeting. • Attended the Cal Cities Coastal Cities Leadership meeting.
Attended the Pier Pride Tree Lighting on December 5, 2025.
Attended the Gingerbread House Contest on December 6, 2025. • Attended Santa's Village by the Sea on December 6, 2025. • Attended the Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) meeting on December 8, 2025.
• Narrated a PowerPoint presentation of adoptable animals at Coastal Animal
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Services Authority. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the San Clemente Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 22, 2025.
• Attended an online seminar concerning Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) new homeless services requirements hosted by Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) on December 3, 2025
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting on December 4, 2025.
• Attended the Pier Pride Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2025. • Attended the Community Center Tree Lighting Ceremony and Gingerbread House Contest on December 6, 2025.
• Attended the San Onofre Community Assembly organized by the Surfrider Foundation to begin their coastal resiliency project funded by a $1 million grant from the California Coastal Conservancy.
Councilmember Loeffler:
• Interviewed for the Boys and Girls Club Survey on November 19, 2025. • Attended the North Beach Town Hall meeting on November 19, 2025. • Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation meeting on November 20, 2025.
• Attended the ribbon cutting for Menchie's Frozen Yogurt on November 21, 2025.
• Attended the San Clemente Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 22, 2025.
• Attended a briefing with the City Manager on November 25, 2025. • Met with a City resident and the City Manager concerning proposed surveillance lease with Customs and Border Protection on November 25, 2025.
• Attended a briefing with the City Manager and City Attorney on December 1, 2025.
• Field visit with City Manager to assess traffic concerns on December 1, 2025. • Met with Del Mar Realty Group concerning City updates on December 4, 2025.
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce new member orientation on December 5, 2025
• Attended the Children's Hospital of Orange County Toy Drive on December 6, 2025.
• Attended Puttin' on the Glitz on December 6, 2025.
• Announced the Firefighter of the Year recipient Captain Andrew Davis. • Announced the Deputy of the Year recipient Justin Callina. • Displayed photographs of community members gathering toys for Children's Hospital of Orange County. Hard copies of the photographs are on file with
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 the City Clerk.
Mayor Knoblock:
• Attended the North Beach Town Hall meeting on November 19, 2025. • Attended the Orange County Vector Control meeting on November 20, 2025; announced that there has been one mosquito located in San Clemente that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
• Presented a Certificate of Recognition to a senior resident in honor of their 103rd Birthday on November 21, 2025.
Attended the San Clemente Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 22, 2025.
Attended the Pier Pride Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2025. • Attended the Community Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2025.
• Attended a meeting with Orange County elected officials.
Oral Communications (Part 1)
Lois McNicoll commented on action by the City to permit proponents of the citizen initiated ballot initiative to set up a table on the Community Center lawn.
Reva Buck commented on Broadmoor Homeowners Association enforcement of trees exceeding the 17 foot height limit.
Wayne Eggleston narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Heritage Foundation's support of the City's adopted Marine Unit 2nd Battalion 4th Marines. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay opined on certain individuals over utilizing Public Records Act requests.
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Wu, 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
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
Councilmember Cabral recused himself from Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. and left the Closed Session meeting room.
No action taken concerning:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
7. Staff Communications
None.
Public Hearings
8A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 CONCERNING
MITIGATION FEES
Mayor Knoblock opened the Public Hearing.
Finance Manager Mariano reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Knoblock closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-191 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, RECEIVING
AND FILING THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE'S ANNUAL REPORTS
CONCERNING THE MITIGATION FEE ACT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Unfinished Business
None.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
10. New Business
10A. UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO REGIONAL COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS AND CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
The City Council made the following updates to the various regional committees, commissions and boards:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0 to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier to be the United States Marine Corps liaison.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Wu and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE), to reappoint Councilmember Cabral as the representative to the Orange County Fire Authority.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Loeffler and Wu
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Knoblock as the primary representative to the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and designate Councilmember Cabral as the alternate.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Councilmember Wu to be the representative for the Orange County Vector Control.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Motion by Mayor Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Councilmember Cabral as the representative for the Downtown Business Association
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to have the remaining appointments continue as previously assigned. For a complete list of appointments please reference pages 21 and 22 of these minutes.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
The City Council designated the City Manager as the representative for the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
10B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION XII OF
THE CITY PURCHASING POLICY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT TO
REIMBURSE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA)
TO REPAIR AND REPLACE A PORTION OF THE CITY'S BEACH TRUNK
SEWER LINE, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.6 MILLION FROM THE SEWER FUND DEPRECIATION AND
OTHER AGENCY DEPRECIATION RESERVES AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-205, which will:
1. Determine the actions to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 18 of the state CEQA Section 15269 (Section 15269 (b) Emergency Repairs).
2. Approve a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $1.6 million, to include $1 million from the Sewer Fund Depreciation Reserve and $0.6 million from the Sewer Fund Other Agency Depreciation Reserve, to Account No. 054-476-43420-000-26213.
3. Approve and exemption to the formal bid process in accordance with Section XI.A. 1.1.1 of the City's Procurement Policy and Procedure No. 201 -2-1 (Purchasing Policies and Procedures) for a bona fide emergency as defined in the San Clemente Municipal Code Section 3.40.070 and Article (XII) within the Purchasing Policy.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute an emergency agreement to reimburse the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Condon Johnson to repair and replace a portion of the City's Beach Trunk Line and report the final agreement back to the City Council.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
City Council
11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed item 11E for discussion and items 11D and 11M for Public Comment.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
MARCH 24, 2025.
(2) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 6, 2025.
(3) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2025.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2025.
(5) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3339 THROUGH 3344 AND WARRANT NOS.
608288 THROUGH 608423, PAID ON
11-14-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,648,343.80
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
608424 THROUGH 608603, PAID ON
11-21-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,541,338.82
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,189,682.62
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 107656 THROUGH 107989,
FOR THE PERIOD 10-27-25 THROUGH
11-9-25, PAID ON 11-14-25,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,423.73
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $553,423.73
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. ANNUAL ADOPTION OF CITY INVESTMENT POLICY
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt updated Investment Policy Number 202-1, effective January 1, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE UPDATED POLICY AND PROCEDURE NUMBER 203-2 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY GRANT FUNDING
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-193 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE 203-2 REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY GRANT FUNDING.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT REGIONAL
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (JRWSS) CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY
TRANSMISSION MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT QUITCLAIM DEEDS FOR
PORTIONS OF WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE EASEMENT CONVEYED IN INSTRUMENT NO. OR5746-657
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-194, which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Deed No. D-544, the Quitclaim Deeds of portions of real property identified in Instrument No. OR5746-657 as recorded in Book 5746, Page 657, of the official records, in the Office of the County Recorder of said Orange County.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11l. CONTRACT AWARD - ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CALLE REAL PUMP
STATION REHABILITATION
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-195, which will:
1. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to AKM Consulting Engineers, for the Engineering Construction Support Services for the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 19516.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute. Contract No. C25-62, by and between the City of San Clemente and AKM Consulting Engineers, providing for the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation Engineering Construction Support Services, in an amount not to exceed $143,960, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-62 (Attachment 3).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 11J. CONTRACT AWARD - CAMINO VERA CRUZ RECYCLED WATER LINE
EXTENSION
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-196, which will:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-63, by and between the City of San Clemente and Dudek, providing for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension, in an amount not to exceed $96,400.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11K. CONTRACT AWARD - PICO / PRESIDIO DIP REPLACEMENT PHASE II, AND
APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $872,000 FROM THE WATER FUND DEPRECIATION RESERVE
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-197, which will:
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation, in an amount of $872,000, from the Water Depreciation Reserve into project Account Number 052-466-45300- 000-13411.
2. Award a construction contract to Big Ben, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, for the Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement Phase II.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-64, by and between the City of San Clemente and Big Ben, Inc., providing for the Pico/Presidio DIP Replacement Phase II, in an amount not to exceed $1,297,284, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-64 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 11L. CONTRACT AWARD - ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE
IMPLEMENTATION AND ONGOING SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-198, which will:
1. Award a Software as a Service Agreement to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the implementation, training, and ongoing subscription and support of the Tyler Enterprise Resource Planning system.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-65, by and between the City of San Clemente and Tyler Technologies, Inc., providing for Software as a Service Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $1,849,375 over an initial five-year term, in a form substantially similar to that presented to the City Council on December 9, 2025, with two additional one-year extensions exercisable in the City Manager's discretion with a maximum annual increase of 3%.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ELECTRICAL
PANEL TO SUPPORT CITY HALL EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE SYSTEM
AND MAGNETIC LOCKING SYSTEM AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-200, which will:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301).
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $30,000 from Public Facilities Construction Fee Fund Account No. 030-818-43890-000-00000 for the installation of a new electrical panel at City Hall necessary to support expanded FOB access and automatic fire-alarm door release functionality.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 110. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM
IRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS TOTALING $131,000 FOR THE SENIOR MOBILITY
PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE ACTIONS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-201, which will:
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(10).
2. Approve supplemental appropriations in the amount of $104,800 from the Senior Mobility Fund (015) to Account No. 015-806-44723-000-00000 and $26,200 from the General Fund (001) to Account No. 001-203-47012-000 -00000.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C24-46, by and between the City of San Clemente and OCY Management, LLC., providing for Senior Mobility Program transportation services, modifying the yearly not to exceed contract amount from $100,000 to a total amount of $355,000 over the entire contract term, and terminating the contract on February 28, 2026.
4. Direct City staff to initiate a new Request for Proposal for Senior Mobility Services for implementation of a new contract starting March 1, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11P. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 103 AND 107
AVENIDA GRANADA
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-202, which will:
1. Approve the Amendment to the Parking Lot Sublease Agreement between the City of San • Clemente and the Frank H.C. Nam Bypass Trust, implementing the Sublessor's requested lease rate adjustment effective January 1, 2026, and authorizing future annual lease rate increases of three percent (3%).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No 1. to
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Contract No. C09-16, by and between the City of San Clemente and Frank 2026, and authaising ust, feral lase date increases or ere percent. (3%) for the Parking Lot Sublease.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11Q. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-203 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11R. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND APPROVING THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 (MARBLEHEAD COASTAL)
LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
REPORT (SB 165) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-204 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND RECEIVING THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND
BOND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11E. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-192, AMENDING POLICY NO. 103-2-1 REGARDING THE WALL OF RECOGNITION
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-192 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WALL OF RECOGNITION POLICY NO. 103-2-1 TO UPDATE NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS AND CLARIFY APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES with a modification to section 4.3.1. Section 4.3.1 will read as follows:
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
4.3.1 The nominee must be a resident (primary residence) or a business owner that has maintained a business with in the City of San Clemente for a minimum of 10 years.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 11D. ORDINANCE NO. 1798 (SECOND READING) 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
Lois McNicoll commented on policy changes within Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the federal government concerning funding for homelessness.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 11M. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE CITY'S PURCHASING POLICY, AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO THE
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FOR ANALYSIS OF THE
CITY'S BEACH TRUNK LINE, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FROM THE SEWER FUND
DEPRECIATION RESERVE AND FINDING THE ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the proposed cost of the project.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-199, which will:
1. Determine the actions to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 6 of the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15306(14 CCR Section 15306, Information Collection).
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $70,000 from the Sewer Fund Depreciation Reserve to Account Number 054-473-43690-000 -00000.
3. Approve an exemption to the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures pursuant to Section XI.A.1.1.5 of Procurement Policy and Procedure No. 201-2-1 for an agreement with a public or quasi-public entity.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-66, by and between the City of San Clemente and Regents of the University of California, providing for the Analysis of the City's Beach Trunk Line, in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
None.
13. Future Agenda Items
Consideration of Support for HR 2862 (Levin): Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Loeffler, agendized consideration of support of United States of Representatives House Bill HR 2862 (Levin): Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act at the January 20,
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
Citizen's Ballot Initiative Direction to City Staff
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler, agendized discussion concerning providing direction to staff regarding the pending citizen's ballot initiative.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall announced that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. Woodard and Curran providing for the recycled water conversion for the Sea Summit Homeowners Association in the amount of $32,230.
2. Hach Company providing for the Water Reclamation Plant Analyzer in the amount of $43,402.73.
3. Milliman, Inc. providing for Defined Benefit Administration for the City of San Clemente Restated Employees Retirement Plan in an amount not to exceed $41,196.96.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on January 20, 2026. 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 of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025
City Council
2026 COUNCIL APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES
TO COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Committee/Commission/Board Location Meeting Representatives) Compensation Date(s)
Association of California Cities - Mayor
range County - ACC-U No
apistrano Unified School Distric Enmeier/ Wu (AIt.)
Liaison Committee
Coastal Animal Services Authority Animal 3rd Monday, Enmeier/Loeffler (Alt.) No (CASA) Shelter 5:30 p.m.
San Bi-monthly
Clemente
Community Engagement Panel Varies tarter Cabral/Enmeier (Alt.) No lates var
Conservancy (Elected/Appointed Knoblock No
Representative to Friends of the
Reserve Commission) The City's "At Large"
position is vacant
The Talega HOA
Representative is
Laurie Gooch (term
expires June 30, 2020).
The At-Large and
Talega Representative
positions will not be
filled until CM Knoblock
reports to Council with
regard to the Friends'
inactivity.
Chamber of Commerce - Economic City Hall As Set Knoblock/Cabral (Alt). No Development Conference
Room Note: The Mayor will
continue to attend
ribbon-cutting
ceremonies.
Downtown Business Association - As set Cabral/Nu (Alt). No Mayor and Mayor Pro No
Tem
Fire Authority (Orange County) OCFA 4th Thursday Cabral Yes ($100 per Boardroom, 1 of every meeting with
Fire Authority other month maximum of $300
Road, Irvine at 6:30 p.m. per month.
Special notes: This
appointment must
be made by
resolution.
Alternates were
discontinued in
2015.
Historic Preservation Ad Hoc TBD TBD Enmeier/Loeffler (Alt.) No Committee La Palma Knoblock/Hall Yes, $100 per
Powers in suance Authoritya Joint 4th
Wednesday, year.
4:30 p.m.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 Investment Advisory Committee Ocean View Quarterly, Cabral No Conf. Room 6:00 p.m.
ast Monda
f the month
Legislative Delegate Program - Mayor and Mayor Pro No
Representative to Senate District 36 Tem
Mayor and Mayor Pro No
Tem
Library Task Force (Orange County) Tustin Library Quarterly, 4" Loeffler No Thursday,
4:00 p.m.
Mayors (South Orange County Rotating Mayor No
Association of Mayors) Cities Thursday.
7:30 a.m.
South Orange County Beach Coalition City Manager
U.S. Marine Corps Liaison Enmeier No
MWDOC Interaction of Elected KnoblockWu (AIt.) No
Officials
Nine South County Water Agencies Moulton No regular KnoblockWu (Alt.) No his is the name of a group tha Niguel Water meetings,
onsists of nine South Orande Coun District Office but usually held at noon
on
Wednesdays
(such as the
fourth
Wednesday
of the
month.
SCAG General Assembly Annual Knoblock/Cabral No
Meeting in
May
Social Service/Community Service Enmeier No
Budget Committee
South Orange County Watershed Wu/Rebensdorf (Alt.) No
Management Area Executive
Committee
Orange County Mosquito and Vector District 3id Wu (Term expires Yes ($100 per Control Board Office, Thursday, December 2027) month)
Garden 3:00 p.m.
Grove
Wall of Recognition Loeffler No