CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
CALIFORNIA
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Loeffler
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
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 Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Loeffler on February 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: *Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler *Councilmember Cabral arrived at 4:46 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of Closed Session item A3; commented on an email received from Ryan Chamberland, Chief Executive Officer, Transportation Corridor Agency.
Councilmember Wu announced that he will recuse himself from deliberations related to Closed Session Item A3 - properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente.
Motior by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Cabral absent) to recess to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
1. Real Property Negotiations: APNs: 678-16-01 and 690-552-06 Property: Northwest lot at Vista Hermosa Sports Park (known as the Meadows/Fields 7,8,9) and a portion of Richard T. Steed Memorial Park City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Samantha Wylie, Beaches,
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Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Rhinos Rugby
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential financial contribution for development and use/lease agreement
2. Real Property Negotiations: APN: None
Property: Potential lease of City Right-of-Way located between 242 Avendia Del Mar and 218 Avenida Del Mar (Farmers Market) City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Introduction Unlimited, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential lease extension for the Farmers Market
3. Real Property Negotiations: APN: 701-041-06, 701-041-52, 701-041-55, 701-041-58, 701-041-59, 701-041-62, 701-043-07, 701-043-08, 701-043- 09, and 701-341-02
Property: Properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Adam Atamian, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Talega Associates, LLC, and Talega Maintenance Corporation Under Negotiations: Terms
AYE: Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
ABSENT: Cabral
Councilmember Wu left Closed Session deliberations at 5:11 p.m.
Closed Session concluded at 5:29 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:32 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Associate Pastor Jim Wilke, Calvary South OC, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Special Presentations
PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATIONS - RECOGNIZING LIFESAVING
EFFORTS AT RICHARD T. STEED MEMORIAL PARK
Councilmember Cabral with the City Council presented commendations to Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter John Rowlands and Orange County Sheriff's Deputies Levi Nunes and Matthew Rudy in recognition of their successful lifesaving efforts at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. Displayed a video of a news story detailing the lifesaving efforts.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Expressed his support for San Clemente High School Teacher, Mrs. Currie, who is battling cancer.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Announced that the Orange County Fire Authority Legislative Committee received an update from their lobbyist concerning proposed legislation on January 21, 2026.
• Speaking engagement at Speakeasy on January 21, 2026. • Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting on January 22, 2026; announced the appointment of Interim Fire Chief McGovern. • Attended a ribbon cutting for BMO Bank on January 23, 2026. • Attended the Lifeguard Foundation reception on January 24, 2026. • Visited with the volunteers for the goat grazing program on January 25, 2026. • Met with State legislators regarding current and upcoming legislation on January 26, 2026.
• Attended the Investment Advisory Committee on January 26, 2026. • Met with the Chief Executive Officer for Sun Day Red on January 27, 2026. • Attended the San Clemente Employee Luncheon on January 29, 2026. • Attended a meeting at Disneyland concerning operations on January 28, 2026.
• Met with Assemblyman Chan concerning legislation.
• Participated on a mentorship program with University of California Irvine students on January 31, 2026.
• Previewed a film concerning a story about a firefighter. • Met with "Love to Serve San Clemente" concerning their upcoming day of action at San Clemente schools on February 2, 2026.
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce Community Affair Meeting on January 28, 2026.
• Attended the Chamber of Commerce Work Force Stake Holder Committee meeting on January 28, 2026.
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• Recognized Sam Darnold, San Clemente High School Alumni, for his success with the Seattle Seahawks going to Super Bowl LX.
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock:
• Attended a meeting with the South County Coalition on January 23, 2026. • Attended the ribbon cutting for BMO Bank on January 23, 2026. • Attended meetings with Assemblywoman Dixon concerning sand and beach nourishment.
• Attended the Lifeguard Foundation reception on January 24, 2026. • Attended the San Clemente Employee Luncheon on January 29, 2026. • Attended a premier of "Melania"
• Attended a meeting with the South Orange County Water Authority concerning the proposed Doheny Desalination project.
• Attended a meeting at Disneyland concerning operations on January 28, 2026.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Attended briefings with City Manager Hall and City Attorney Mitchell. • Attended the ribbon cutting for BMO Bank on January 23, 2026. • Attended the Coffee Chat at the Senior Center on January 23, 2026. • Attended a meeting with City Landmark Events on January 23, 2026. • Attended the Junior Lifeguard Foundation Mixer on January 24, 2026. • Attended a meeting with USA Surfing concerning the 2028 Olympics on January 26, 2026.
• Attended a Pier Pride meeting concerning the Pier Entrance Project on January 26, 2026.
• Attended a San Clemente Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 28, 2026.
• Attended the San Clemente Employee Luncheon on January 29, 2026. • Attended the "Love San Clemente" plant pick-up on January 30, 2026. • Attended the Los Angeles N.E.C.A Board installation on January 31, 2026. • Attended a meeting concerning the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on February 2, 2026.
• Attended a South Orange County Water Authority meeting concerning the proposed Doheny desalination project on February 2, 2026. • Provided an update on Marine Safety operations with the warm weather as it relates to staffing.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Surveillance Camera". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Matt Houser, San Clemente, spoke on his legal troubles with the City; urged the City Council to assist with his court case.
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Darlene Huggins, San Clemente, spoke in support of Matt Houser.
George Huggins, San Clemente, spoke in support of Matt Houser.
Lois McNicoll commented on the San Clemente High School anti-ice protest; opined on actions by Mayor Loeffler.
Ramona Daly commented on the proposed water rate increase. The City Council deferred her comments to that item on the agenda.
George Gregory, San Clemente, opined on the possibility of a "Cars and Coffee" donation; spoke on the goat grazing program; suggested that the City require e-bike riders to wear safety vests.
Polly Zinny, San Clemente, spoke in support of Matt Houser.
Mike Kay commented on the goat grazing program.
Dennis Grimes, San Clemente, urged the City Council to focus on revitalizing North Beach.
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session report:
Reported that Councilmember Cabral joined Closed Session deliberations at 4:46 p.m.
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
1. Real Property Negotiations: APNs: 678-16-01 and 690-552-06 Property: Northwest lot at Vista Hermosa Sports Park (known as the Meadows/Fields 7,8,9) and a portion of Richard T. Steed Memorial Park City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Rhinos Rugby
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential financial contribution for
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development and use/lease agreement
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
2. Real Property Negotiations: APN: None
Property: Potential lease of City Right-of-Way located between 242 Avendia Del Mar and 218 Avenida Del Mar (Farmers Market)
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Introduction Unlimited, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential lease extension for the Farmers Market
Reported that Councilmember Wu recused himelf from deliberations for this item and left Closed Session at 5:11 p.m. Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
3. Real Property Negotiations: APN: 701-041-06, 701-041-52, 701-041-55, 701- 041-58, 701-041-59, 701-041-62, 701-043-07, 701-043-08, 701-043-09, and 701-341-02
Property: Properties located near the eastern terminus of Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Adam Atamian, Community Development Director
Negotiating Parties: Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Talega Associates, LLC, and Talega Maintenance Corporation
Under Negotiations: Terms
7. Staff Communications
None.
8. Public Hearings
8A. BILLING FOR 2025 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Loeffler opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-18, which will:
1. Waive the City's notification costs for the compliant property owners.
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2. Approve the Weed Abatement Report dated February 3, 2026 and on file with the City Clerk.
3. Authorize the Weed Abatement Contract Administrator to bill the amounts indicated in the report to the appropriate property owners.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
8B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CITY COUNCIL INITIATED APPEAL OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROJECT 25-527, AN AMENDMENT TO CULTURAL HERITAGE PERMIT 16-376, MIRAMAR EVENTS CENTER, 1700 N. EL CAMINO REAL, TO
MODIFY PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT PLANS TO INFILL PORTIONS
OF AN EXISTING EXTERIOR SECURITY WALL AND ADD A FOUNTAIN
FEATURE WITHIN THE MIRAMAR THEATER PATIO AND DETERMINE
WHETHER THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES §15301 (CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES), §15302 (CLASS 2: RECONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT), AND §15303 (CLASS 3: NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF
SMALL STRUCTURES)
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Mayor Loeffler disclosed that he had ex-parte communications with the Planning Commission Chair to address questions he had concerning the project, received emails from residents concerning the project.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed that he had ex-parte communications with the Planning Commission Chair to address questions he had concerning the project, community feedback concerning expediting the project.
Councilmember Enmeier disclosed that he had previously toured the facility.
Councilmember Wu disclosed that he spoke to a resident regarding their concerns, walked the site and received emails related to the project and conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock disclosed that he spoke to a resident regarding their concerns.
City Planner Lightfoot narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Miramar Theater Courtyard Revisions" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Aaron Leshte, applicant, commented on the Miramar Theater project and the
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request for modifications to the site. Responded to City Council inquiries.
Larry Culbertson narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the proposed modifications to the exterior patio wall. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Miramar Appeal". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
George Gregory spoke in support of maintaining the current fence.
Wayne Eggleston urged the City Council to keep the entryway of the Miramar visible to the public.
Aaron Leshte, applicant, responded to the comments made by the public speakers.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-19 which will:
1. Determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities), §15302 (Class 2:
Reconstruction or Replacement), and §15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
2. Approve Public Hearing Project 25-527, an amendment to Cultural Heritage Permit (CHP) 16-376, to allow modifications to the wall portion of the courtyard patio enclosure that includes a stucco base with wrought iron fencing above, with the modification of Section 4, number 2 to read as follows:
2. "For the portion of the courtyard patio enclosure that includes a stucco base with wrought iron fencing above, the applicant may install an operable closure to allow for privacy and sound mitigation during events.
The operable element shall use materials compatible with the historic Miramar Theater, and the operable element shall remain open to allow views into the courtyard except for times during which there is a scheduled private event at the property;"
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AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
MEETING RECESSED
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:32 p.m. and reconvened at 7:38 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
8C. OBJECTION HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN RESPONSES
TO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED WATER FEES, PURSUANT TO PROPOSITION 218 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53750 THROUGH 53759.2, TO IMPLEMENT EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES Mayor Loeffler opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-20, which will:
1. Determine that there were no timely written legal objections to proposed water rates and charges received.
2. Direct staff to respond in writing to the communications received.
3. Determine that clarifications, further review or reduction or abandonment of the proposed water rates, fees and charges is not warranted in accordance with Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2.
4. Make no changes to the Water Rate Study Report nor the proposed adjustment to water rates and charges.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
None.
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10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF CREATING A HARBOR TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE
FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING A HARBOR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Mayor Loeffler, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Enmeier and Councilmember Wu voting NOE), to have Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock chair an Ad-Hoc Committee and utilize no more than 10 hours of staff time to investigate feasibility of a harbor in San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier and Wu
10B. DISCUSSION OF TRANSIT PROGRAMS INCLUDING: SENIOR MOBILITY
PROGRAM, SC RIDES, THE LAST MILE PROGRAM, CMO SHUTTLE
PROGRAM, AND THE SAN CLEMENTE TROLLEY
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen and Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "San Clemente Transit Programs" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
The City Council directed staff to increase the trolley program as grant and other funding sources allow.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated February 3, 2026 and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
A speaker card was submitted following the approval of the Consent Calendar, the City Council agreed to hear the comment, which required the City Council to reconsider item 11D. Please reference page 15 for a summary of action.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, seconf by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, seconf by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file:
(1) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2025
(2) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2025.
(3) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2025
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, seconf by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
609270 THROUGH 609420, PAID ON
1-16-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,514,363.02
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $1,514,363.02
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Payroll Register
None.
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2026 MAJOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND FY 2026 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-22, which will:
1. Find the FY 2026 Major Street Maintenance and FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Program, CIP Project Nos. 26303 and 26304, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award the FY 2026 Major Street Maintenance and FY 2026 Pavement
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Preservation Program, contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-12, by and between the City of San Clemente and L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc., providing for the FY 2026 Major Street Maintenance and FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Program, in an amount not to exceed $581,210, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-12 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE CALLE REAL PUMP STATION REHABILITATION, AND
THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-23, which will:
1. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to TKE Engineering, Inc. for the Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 19516; and Reeves Booster Pump Station, CIP Project No. 17405.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-13, by and between the City of San Clemente and TKE Engineering, Inc., providing for the Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation and Reeves Booster Pump Station, in an amount not to exceed $564,316, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-13 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11G. CONTRACT AWARD - CATCH BASIN AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AT AVENIDA PRESIDIO AND CALLE MIGUEL, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-24, which will:
1. Find the Catch Basin and Storm Drain Improvements at Avenida Presidio and Calle Miguel, CIP Project No. 12003, are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing
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Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a contract to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid, for Catch Basin and Storm Drain Improvements at Avenida Presidio and Calle Miguel.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-14, by and between the City of San Clemente and Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, providing for the Catch Basin and Storm Drain Improvements at Avenida Presidio and Calle Miguel, in an amount not to exceed $465,150, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-14 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11H. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION
PROCESS, AWARDING AND APPROVING A SERVICE EXTENSION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXISTING MASTER SUBSCRIPTION
AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, INC. FOR THE GRANICUS LEGISLATIVE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-25, which will:
1. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under City Policy 201-2-1, Section XI.A.1.1.2.
2. Award and approve a three-year extension under the Master Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC. for the Granicus Legislative Management System.
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C19-88, by and between the City of San Clemente and Granicus, LLC., providing for a three year extension for the Legislative Management System, in an amount not to exceed $113,961 over a three-year term.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute future agreement extensions providing the annual increase in subscription fees does not exceed 5% per year.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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11l. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL LANE
RECONFIGURATION AND BUFFERED BIKE LANE PROJECT FROM
AVENIDA MENDOCINO TO SOUTH CITY LIMIT- FEDERAL PROJECT NO.
CML-5274(039), FTIP NO. ORA 190914, CITY CIP PROJECT NO. 11308, AND
CONSIDERATION OF RED CURB MODIFICATION ON SOUTH EL CAMINO
REAL, AND FINDING THE ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolutions No. 26-26 (Notice of Completion) and No. 26-27 (Red Curb Modification), which will:
1. Approve the final project design and accept the South El Camino Real Lane Reconfiguration and Buffered Bike Lane Project from Avenida Mendocino to South City Limit, Federal Project No. CML-5274(039), FTIP No. ORA 190914, City CIP Project No. 11308, from ONYX Paving Company, Inc.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the South El Camino Real Lane Reconfiguration and Buffered Bike Lane Project from Avenida Mendocino to South City Limit.
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, ONYX Paving Company, 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.
5. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
6. Approve the red curb modification as illustrated in Attachment 5 of the Administrative Report dated February 3, 2026 and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 11D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE HERITAGE OF SAN CLEMENTE FOUNDATION
FOR INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY CAMERA AT PARK SEMPER FI AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The City Council received a public comment following approval of the Consent Calendar. The City Council agreed to hear the public comment, which required a vote for reconsideration.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to reconsider this item to allow for the public speaker.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Mike Kay spoke in support of this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-21, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Title 14, Sections 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and/or 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
2. Approve a License Agreement with the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation authorizing the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a security camera at Park Semper Fi (106 Alameda Lane).
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-11, by and between the City of San Clemente and Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, providing for a license agreement authorizing the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a security camera at Park Semper Fi, and authorize the City Manager to execute at his discretion any future term extensions consistent with its provisions.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City Council Chambers Aggression & Harrassment". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
13. Future Agenda Items
Meeting Decorum
Mayor Loeffler requested memo or similar concerning meeting decorum.
Recognition of Sam Darnold
Councilmember Enmeier, with the support of Councilmember Cabral, requested that the City recognize San Clemente High School Alumni, Sam Darnold, currently with the Seattle Seahawks, on his journey to the Super Bowl.
Goat Grazing Program Update
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock requested that an update be provided concerning a goat grazing program.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall announced that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. Great Scott Tree Service providing for Palm Removal on Camino De Los Mares in the amount of $36,743.
2. We do lights providing for T-Zone Year-Round Tree Lighting Maintenance Services in the amount of $16,926.
3. Summers Murphy and Partners providing for landscape architecture consulting services for the Max Berg Plaza Park fountain rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
4. AKM Consulting Engineers providing for the Cyprus Shore Sewer Lift Station Construction Support Services in the amount of $49,744.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 17, 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, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California