CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting)
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
Mayor Loeffler
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
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 Loeffler on March 17, 2026 at 5:00 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 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 Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARR:ED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION AYE:
NOE:
BUSINESS MEETING
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Senior Pastor Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invoca~ion.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joe Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
None.
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2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the OC Mosquito & Vector Control District Building and Facility Committee meeting on March 4, 2026.
• Attended SB827 state mandatory training on fiscal and financial issues on March 4, 2026.
• Attended Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting on March 5, 2026.
• Attended Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 10, 2026.
• Spoke at Leadership San Clemente on March 12, 2026.
• • Attended the Coffee Chat at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center on March 13, 2026.
• Attended Assemblywoman Davies' Women of the Year Nominee event on March 13, 2026.
• Attended Noble Path Foundation Aim High Graduate ceremony on March 16, 2026.
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended the Cal Cities Coastal and Bay Cities Quarterly Forum on March 5, 2026.
• Attended Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 10, 2026.
• Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division Meeting with Sheriff Barnes on March 12, 2026.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Golf Course Committee meeting on March 5, 2026. • Attended the University of California, Irvine Orange County Alliance five year anniversary celebration on March 5, 2026.
• Met with Assemblywoman Davies and other elected officials . • Attended a San Diego Choir concert.
• Met with the Sober Living Taskforce.
• Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock:
• Attended Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 10, 2026.
• . Met with Community Energy Group on March 10, 2026.
• Attended meeting with legislators.
• Met with a restaurant owner on Avenida Del Mar regarding parking concerns. • Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Attended Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on March 10, 2026.
• Met with Herzog Construction on March 10, 2026.
• Met with Community Energy Group on March 10, 2026.
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City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 • Met with a resident concerning facilities available for the LA28 Olympic Games on March 11 , 2026.
• Attended the Design and Review Subcommittee meeting on March 11 , 2026. • Attended a reception hosted by Assemblywoman Davies on March 12, 2026. • Attended the Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser on March 13, 2026. • Met with a resident on March 16, 2026 concerning brush clearing with Marine Corps volunteers.
• Attended a briefing with City Manager Hall and City Attorney Mitchell on March 16, 2026.
• Att~nded the Noble Path Graduation ceremony on March 16, 2026. • Attended a meeting concerning micro plastic mitigation on March 17, 2026. • Introduced Orange County Sheriff's Department/San Clemente Police Services Administrative Sergeant Taylor.
• Marine Safety Chief Mellot presented statistics to the City Council concerning rescues as a result of warm temperatures and increased attendance at the beach.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Matthew Houser, San Clemente, commented on his legal issues as they relate to obtaining a business license to sell artwork at the San Clemente Pier.
Lois McNicoll opined on City Manager Hall's employment agreement; spoke on City priorities as it relates to fiscal responsibility.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, 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
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Aitorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session report:
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation (intervene) pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: So. Cal. Edison Co. v. Cal. State Bd. of Equalization, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2025-01534286-CU-MC-CXC
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7. Staff Communications
None.
8. Public Hearings
8A. PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1803 TO AMEND VARIOUS PORTIONS OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, TITLE 12 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC SPACES, TITLE 16 - SUBDIVISIONS, AND TITLE 17 - ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR STREAMLINING AND CLEANUP
PURPOSES, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Mayor Loeffler disclosed that he had conversations with stakeholders concerning parklets on Avenida Del Mar.
Community Development Director Atamian with Acting City Planner Rehm narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Streamlining and Cleanup Batch Amendments (and Parklet Dining Program Discussion)" and "Parklet Dining Program Discussion" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentations are on file with the City Clerk.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf with Assistant City Engineer Ponsen responded to City Council inquiries concerning grading permits .
Public Works Director/City Engineer Rebensdorf responded to City Council inquiries concerning upcoming roadwork on Avenida Del Mar.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding parklets and the impacts to businesses on Avendia Del Mar.
Brenda Kinsman, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding parklets blocking storefronts; opined that trolleys should run year round to alleviate the parking shortage in the downtown area.
Michael Kaupp, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding parking as it relates to impacts from the parklets.
Mikii Rathmann, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding parklets on Avenida Del Mar as it relates to visibility of businesses and parking; opined that parklets should sunset as originally planned (July 2026).
Kathy Ward, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding parklets as it relates to impacts on parking.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 Chris Wood, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding parklets as it relates to impacts on parking.
Adriano Piazza spoke in support of staff recommendations; opined on the positive impacts of parklets to the community including additional employment opportunities.
Alberto Ayala spoke in support of parklets and potential impacts of closure on restaurants; urged the City to consider expanding the trolley program.
Dale Allison, San Clemente, spoke in support of the parklet program; urged the City to consider expansion of the trolley system and consider building a parking garage.
Tyler Boden, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of a cooperative process for the parklet program and the continuation of outdoor dining on Avenida Del Mar.
Mike Kay spoke in support of parklets and the development of a mini grading permit.
Wayne Eggleston narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning parklets. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk. Mr. Eggleston submitted a statement of his stance on the parklets to the City Council, a hard copy is on file with the City Clerk.
Tim Laible spoke in support of parklets.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing.
City Manager Hall committed to contacting private lot owners to see if there are additional parking spaces available for lease to the City for public parking.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce, and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1803 entitled AN ORDltJANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT 25-547 AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS AND TABLES OF TITLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, TITLE 12 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC SPACES, TITLE 16 - SUBDIVISIONS, AND TITLE 17 - ZONING OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE; TO STREAMLINE REVIEW PROCESSES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF PROJECTS, AND CLARIFY CODE SECTIONS;
AND FINDING THIS ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378(B)(2) AND 15378(B)(5).
City Council
AYE:
NOE:
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Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to research and provide recommendations for a minor grading permit program for 50-250 cubic yards of soil.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to develop options concerning parklets on Avenida Del Mar for City Council consideration to include:
1. Establish development standards policy concerning dimensions, materials and other design considerations of the parklets and appearance that will standardize parklets, accommodate additional bike and golf cart parking, and will permit staff to approve applications administratively.
2. Procedure for fee collection.
3. Process for staff inspection of parklets for compliance with standards.
4. Notice requirements for neighboring businesses.
5. Minimize blocking of other businesses and proper placement of parklet on the . street adjacent to the restaurant.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Meeting Recess
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:57 p.m. and reconvened at 8:04 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
88. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE SC
RIDES PROGRAM SUBSIDY RATE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Assistant City Engineer Ponsen narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "8B.
Resolution to Reduce the SC Rides Program Subsidy Rate" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing .
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-47 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A REDUCTION IN THE SC RIDES PROGRAM SUBSIDY RATE, AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. STATE OF THE BEACH PRESENTATION
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Greg Hearon, Principal Engineer, Coastal Frontiers, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "State of the Beach (Item 1 0A)" Jnd responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the status of San Clemente beaches . 10B. OFFSHORE SAND SOURCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS AND
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PHASE 2, ACCEPTING
FUNDING FROM AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
METROLINK/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAILROAD AUTHORITY,
AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION
PROCESS, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COASTAL FRONTIERS FOR
PHASE 2 FIELDWORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RELATED AGREEMENTS, MAKING RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Greg Hearon, Principal Engineer, Coastal Frontiers, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Offshore Sand Source Investigation (Item 1 OB)" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
John Dalegowski spoke in support of phase 2 of the project; suggested that the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission assist the City in its efforts for sand placement and retention.
Mike Kay spoke in support of the proposed project; expressed concerns as it
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 relates to costs associated with transporting sand and urged the City to investigate the costs for transportation by rail.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution 26-48, which will:
1. Approve Phase 2 of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation project to further study the San Onofre/Agra, Santa Ana River and potentially other sites.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-23, the Cooperative Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and Metrolink/Southern California Railroad Authority, to accept $300,000 in mitigation fees to fund Phase 2 of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation project (Attachment 2).
3. Accept revenues contributed by Metrolink/Southern California Railroad Authority to mitigate impacts on sand supply from a past project on the beach in San Clemente in the amount of $300,000 to Account No. 001-000-33490.
4. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $300,000 (mitigation funds) to Account No. 001-433-43695.
5. Reassign $100,000 in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget in Account No. 001- 636-45900-000-35807 (previously assigned to SCOUP permitting) to support Phase 2 of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation study to account 001-433 -43695.
6. Re-program $49,000 in unused funding from California Coastal Commission LCP Planning Grant 21-07 to LCP Grant 24-01.
7. Award a contract to Coastal Frontiers in an amount not to exceed $449,000 to complete the fieldwork portion of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation study.
8. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-24, by and between the City of San Clemente and Coastal Frontiers, providing the fieldwork portion of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation study, in an amount not to exceed $449,000 (Attachment 3), following execution of the Cooperative Agreement with Metrolink/Southern California Railroad Authority .
9. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under City policy 201-2-1 Section XI.A.1 .2.
10. Determine that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 6, Section 15306 of the state
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15306 - Information Collection).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
1 0C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE SHORELINE MONITORING PROGRAM,
AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION
PROCESS, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Greg Hearon, Principal Engineer, Coastal Frontiers, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Shoreline Monitoring Program Contract (Item 1 0C)" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Staff will evaluate the potential of eliminating redundant transects.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-55, which will:
1. Find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection, 14 CCR 15306).
2. Award, approve, and Authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No.
C26-25, by and between the City of San Clemente and Coastal Frontiers, providing for the continuation of the Shoreline Monitoring Program, in an amount not to exceed $190,913 over a three-year period.
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Coastal Frontiers Corporation for the Shoreline Monitoring Program to adjust the pricing for the survey tasks in a cumulative sum not to exceed $8,605 in the event that OCTA does not participate in funding some or all of the six surveys.
4. Approve an exemption to the formal solicitation process in accordance with City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1 Section XI.A.1 .2.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 1 OD. GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR COASTAL PROJECTS
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff and Greg Hearon, Principal Engineer, Coastal Frontiers, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Grant Applications for Coastal Projects (Item 1 OD)" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda opined on the proposed emergent breakwater project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Wu and Mayor Loeffler voting NOE) to adopt Resolution No. 26-49 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE
PARKS DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THI:: NATURE BASED ADAPTATION PROJECT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier and Knoblock
NOE: Wu and Mayor Loeffler
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-50 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE
PARKS DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS PUBLIC BEACH
RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE PED PHASE OF STAGE TWO OF
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BEACH SAND REPLENISHMENT
PROGRAM.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 10E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 GENERAL
PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-51 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT.
2. Direct staff to submit the 2025 Annual Progress Report to the State as required by law.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
1 OF. DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONTENT OF COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
AND PLACEMENT ON THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Enmeier, to move Councllmember Reports to item 14 on the agenda.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Enmeier abstaining) to keep Councilmember Reports at its current location on the agenda and limit comments to three minutes per Councilmember. If additional time is needed by a Councilmember, the Councilmember can report under item 14 on the agenda.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE:
ABSTAIN:
11. Consent Calendar
None
Enmeier
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026
8. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 2026.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 2026.
(3) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2026.
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3388 THROUGH 3393 AND WARRANT NOS.
609916 THROUGH 610048, PAID ON
2-20-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3394 AND WARRANT NOS.
610049 THROUGH 610152, PAID ON
2-27-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3395 THROUGH 3402 AND WARRANT NOS.
610153 THROUGH 610261 , PAID ON
3-6-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER
$4,180,901.28
$2,711 ,894.76
$1 ,700,396.95
$8,593,192.99
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
109908 THROUGH 110229, FOR THE PERIOD
2-2-26 THROUGH 2-15-26, PAID
ON 2-20-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $539,447.79
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APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 994 THROUGH
997 AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
110230 THROUGH 110576, FOR THE PERIOD
2-16-26 THROUGH 3-1-26, PAID
ON 3-6-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
March 17, 2026
$558,620.80
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,098,068.59
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - ARTERIAL PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL (W. AVE. GAVIOTA TO W. AVE. SAN
ANTONIO) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-52, which will:
1. Find the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real (W. Ave. Gaviota to W. Ave. San Antonio), CIP Project No. 12303, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Waive the minor irregularity in All American Asphalt's bid documentation and consider All American Asphalt to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total bid amount of $332,218.
3. Award the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real (W. Ave. Gaviota to W. Ave. San Antonio) contract to All American Asphalt.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-26, by and between the City of San Clemente and All American Asphalt, providing for the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real (W. Ave. Gaviota to W. Ave. San Antonio), in an amount not to exceed $332,218, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. 26-26 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 11F. CONTRACT AWARD - RESERVOIR 12 SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution 26-53, which will:
1. Find the Reservoir 12 Site Improvements, CIP Project No. 23403, categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301 and 15302 of the state CEQA Guidelines, Class 1 and Class 2, respectively (repair and replacement of existing structures).
2. Award the Reservoir 12 Site Improvements construction contract to GCI . Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-27, by and between the City of San Clemente and GCI Construction, Inc., providing for the Reservoir 12 Site Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $161,445, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. 26-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11G. ESTABLISHMENT OF WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2026
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-54 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 39561 AND 39562 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND
DIRT UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 11 H. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA ASS EMBLY BILL AB 2517 (CALDERON) FIRE SAFETY: FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to execute the letter in support of Assembly Bill 2517 (Calderon) Fire Safety: Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loe'ffler
None
111. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BILL 1569 (DAVIES):
ELECTRIC BICYCLES (E-BIKE) TRAINING
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the Mayor to execute the letter of support of Assembly Bill 1569.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 11 D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1802 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING THE CITY
SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS WITH REGARD
TO THEIR USAGE
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City Logo & City Seal". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Ordinance No. 1802 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.58 TO THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELA;'ING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL AND OFFICIAL
CITY LOGO AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THEIR USE.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
None.
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13. Future Agenda Items
Parking Restrictions on Avenida Del Mar
Mayor Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Enmeier and Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, agendized for the April 21, 2026 Council meeting consideration of modifying parking time restrictions in City lots and modifying the time-limited parking restriction (maximum stay) on Avenida Del Mar to three hours.
Business License Issuance
Councilmember Enmeier requested an update concerning issuance of business licenses and policy.
Public Art
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, with City Council support directed the Arts and Culture Committee to identify locations within the City for large pieces of artwork.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
None.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, with consensus from the City Council, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 10:12 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 21 , 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
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Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California