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San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
Mayor Loeffler
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember Wu
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting)
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Agenda
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to:
Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play; Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment and natural amenities; Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by the City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this agenda.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Council Member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.)
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN: 690-552-06
Property: Richard T. Steed Memorial Park
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager, Brian Brower, Assistant City Manager, Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Negotiating Parties: Rhinos Rugby
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential Financial Contribution for Development and Use Agreement
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Pastor Karl Stuckenberg, St. Andrew's by-the-Sea United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
2. Council Member Reports
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Speakers may address Council once during either Oral Communications Part 1 or Part 2. A total time limitation of 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications Part 1, with each speaker being allotted 3 minutes in which to give his or her presentation. Speaker order is determined by the order in which speaker cards are provided to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at the meeting. Speakers that cannot be accommodated during Oral Communications Part 1 will be invited to address Council during Oral Communications Part 2, which appears on this agenda as Item No. 12. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
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6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Staff Communications
8. Public Hearings
The Public Hearing process includes a staff presentation, a presentation by the applicant not to exceed ten (10) minutes, and public testimony (not to exceed three minutes per speaker). Following closure of the Public Hearing, the City Council will respond to questions raised during the hearing, discuss the issues, and act upon the matter by motion.
8A. DE NOVO APPEAL HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT (PHP) 25-323, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (DP) 25-324, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 25-329, HANSON HOTEL
De novo public hearing to consider a development request for the Hanson Hotel project at 801 North El Camino Real. Public Hearing Project (PHP) 25-323, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 25-329, and Development Permit (DP) 25-324.
The City Council will also determine if the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guideline Section 15183.
Recommended Action
Conduct a de novo public hearing, hear and consider all public testimony and comments, close the public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 26-56, which will:
1. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning), and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
2. Approve Public Hearing Project 25-323, consisting of Development Permit 25-324 and Conditional Use Permit 25-329, Hanson Hotel, for construction of a three-story, 61-room boutique hotel with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, a rooftop restaurant and bar, two cafés, a guest pool with food and beverage service, publicly accessible landscaped terraces, a two-level subterranean parking garage with 104 spaces, outdoor dining areas, full-service alcohol sales, and amplified music subject to conditions of approval, located on a vacant 0.8-acre lot at 1801 North El Camino Real within the MU1-CB-A-CZ zoning district.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 8B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCING (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1804, FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE TEMPORARY
PARKLET PROGRAM AND AN AMENDMENT OF THE PARKLET DESIGN
STANDARDS AND TO CONSIDER THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public hearing for the City Council to consider introducing and conducting a first reading of an ordinance to amend Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) for an extension of the Parklet Dining Program to January 1, 2029, and to adopt a resolution that updates the maximum quantity, parklet design standards, fees, and enforcement procedures of the parklet program.
The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15321: Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies and § 15311: Accessory Structures.
Recommended Action
1. Determine the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections § 15321: Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies, and Section § 15311: Accessory Structures.
2. Introduce, and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1804 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.28.206 OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING TEMPORARY PARKLET
DINING, WHICH ESTABLISHES STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING
AREAS AND SUNSETS ON JANUARY 1, 2029; AND FINDING THIS
ACTION EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15311 AND
15321.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 8C. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1801 ADDING SECTION 12.28.025 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE TEE TIME
RESERVATIONS
Public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance adding Section
12.28.025 to the San Clemente Municipal Code relating to Municipal Golf Course Tee Time Reservations and establishing an updated administrative fee related to the regulation of third-party tee time reservation services and similar commercial use of the City’s golf reservation system.
The proposed ordinance would establish an administrative fee beginning at $500 to recover the City’s reasonable regulatory, administrative, and enforcement costs associated with monitoring and regulating third-party tee time reservation services and similar activities involving access to the City’s municipal golf course reservation system.
The City Council previously considered this item on March 3, 2026, and has directed that the proposed fee be revised to reflect a starting administrative fee of $500.
Recommended Action
1. Open the public hearing, receive and consider public comment, and close the public hearing.
2. Introduce, and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1801 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.025 TO THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL GOLF
COURSE TEE TIME RESERVATIONS.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 8D. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT 2026 - ORDER TO ABATE
NUISANCES BY HAVING WEEDS, RUBBISH, AND REFUSE, REMOVED
FROM VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED, DEVELOPED PROPERTIES, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public Hearing to consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt upon streets, sidewalks, parkways and private property within the City of San Clemente.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-57 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO ABATE THE
NUISANCES BY HAVING WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT
REMOVED FROM VACANT PROPERTIES AND UNOCCUPIED,
DEVELOPED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY, NOTIFYING THE STATE,
COUNTY, OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTIONS 15301,
15308, AND 15321 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (14 CCR § 15301(h), CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES, 15308, CLASS 8: ACTIONS BY
REGULATORY AGENCIES FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT,
AND 15321, CLASS 21: ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY REGULATORY
AGENCIES).
8E. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 26-066, TO AMEND SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.50.010 RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS, AND SECTION 17.86.010 RELATING TO TWO-UNIT
PROJECTS, CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT COMMITMENT AND
STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public hearing for the City Council to consider introducing and conducting a first reading of an ordinance to amend Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) and Title 16 (Subdivisions) updating regulations for Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects to be consistent with the Housing Element and updates to State law.
The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines § 15183 and 15061(b)(3).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 Recommended Action
1. Open the public hearing, receive and consider public comment, and close the public hearing.
2. Introduce, and conduct the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1805 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 26- 066, TO AMEND SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.50.010 RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS, AND SECTION 17.86.010 RELATING
TO TWO-UNIT PROJECTS, CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT
COMMITMENT AND STATE LAW; AND FINDING THIS ACTION EXEMPT
FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21083.3 AND CEQA
GUIDELINES §§ 15183 and 15061(b)(3).
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND
ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
Recommended Action
1. Resolution Calling the Election (Attachment 1)
Adopt Resolution No. 26-58 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
2. Resolution Requesting Election Consolidation (Attachment 2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-59 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION
§10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE.
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3. Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements (Attachment 3)
Adopt Resolution No. 26-60 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
4. Discuss and do not adopt the following optional resolution:
Resolution Providing for a Special Runoff Election in the Event of a Tie Vote (Attachment 4)
Do not adopt Resolution No. 26-61 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, and therefore have a tie vote determined by lot pursuant to Elections Code section 15651(a).
10B. CONSIDERATION OF PLACING A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
BALLOT TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MAYOR AND RELATED
ACTIONS
Recommended Action
Determine whether to add a measure to the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026 for the voters to decide whether the Mayor should have a life-time term limit of three (3) full two-year terms.
If the City Council chooses to add the Ordinance on Mayor term limits to the ballot, it is recommended that the City Council take action as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-62 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE A BALLOT MEASURE RELATING TO
MAYOR TERM LIMITS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED AND HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
Exhibit A - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING MAYORAL TERM LIMITS.
2. Determine whether the City Council wants to authorize any Council member(s) to submit argument(s) on the measure.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 A. If the City Council wants to authorize any Council member(s) to submit arguments on the measure, staff recommends that the City Council fill in the blanks as desired and adopt Resolution No. 26-63 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS, INCLUDING FROM CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE CONCERNING
WHETHER THE OFFICE OF MAYOR SHALL HAVE TERM LIMITS TO
BE SUBMITTED TO CITY VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND PROVIDING
FOR REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS.
OR
B. If the City Council does not want to authorize any Council member(s) to submit arguments on the measure and wants a community submittal process, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 64 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE
CONCERNING WHETHER THE OFFICE OF MAYOR SHALL HAVE
TERM LIMITS TO BE SUBMITTED TO CITY VOTERS AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3,
2026, AND PROVIDING FOR REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS.
10C. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UNDER ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9215 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CERTIFICATION OF A PETITION RELATED TO A SALES TAX MEASURE AND RELATED ACTIONS; AND A REVIEW OF THE
BALLOT MEASURE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND HOW THE
MEASURE, IF APPROVED, WOULD IMPACT THE CITY’S FINANCES AND
OPERATIONS
Recommended Action
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-65 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK/ELECTIONS OFFICIAL AND
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS AS TO THE
SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED “AN INITIATIVE
OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO ADOPT A SALES TAX INCREASE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) TO PROTECT AGAINST THE NATURAL HAZARDS OF BEACH EROSION AND FIRES”
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-66 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE ENTITLED “AN INITIATIVE OF
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THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO ADOPT A SALES TAX INCREASE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) TO PROTECT AGAINST THE NATURAL HAZARDS OF BEACH EROSION AND FIRES” AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE
STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,
2026, AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS.
3. Determine that the City Council will not submit an argument against the measure.
10D. SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT INDIVIDUALS
TO SERVE ON VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Recommended Action
1. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to fill 23 vacancies on the Arts and Culture Committee, Beaches Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Safety and Welfare Committee, Golf Course Committee, Investment Advisory Committee and Planning Commission. All positions are for two-year terms to expire June 30, 2028.
2. Establish one meeting date in June 2026 to interview and appoint individuals to fill the upcoming vacancies.
10E. CONSIDERATION TO INTRODUCE (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE, AND
ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE, TO MODIFY AND STANDARDIZE THE
PARKING TIME LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF AVENIDA DEL MAR, NORTH &
SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL, NORTH & SOUTH OLA VISTA, AND THE CITY
OWNED PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 28 OF THE
CITY’S TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCES
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Agendized by Mayor Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Enmeier, and Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock at the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting.) Recommended Action
1. Consider introduction and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1806 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF THE
CODIFICATION OF THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA TO REPEAL AND REPLACE CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS
FOR PARKING ON PORTIONS OF AVENIDA DEL MAR, NORTH & SOUTH
EL CAMINO REAL, NORTH & SOUTH OLA VISTA, AND THE CITY
OWNED PARKING LOT AT THE SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY/ COMMUNITY
CENTER, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 FACILITIES, 14 CCR SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES.
2. Find that immediate action and implementation of an Urgency Ordinance is necessary to preserve the public peace, health, and safety by improving parking availability and access in high-demand coastal and commercial areas during peak seasonal activity, and introduce, and adopt, by at least 4/5ths vote, Urgency Ordinance No. 1807 entitled AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF THE CODIFICATION OF THE TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS FOR PARKING ON PORTIONS
OF AVENIDA DEL MAR, NORTH & SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL, NORTH &
SOUTH OLA VISTA, AND THE CITY OWNED PARKING LOT AT THE SAN
CLEMENTE LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER, AND FINDING THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.
10F. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING 72-HOUR PARKING
REGULATIONS, AND CONSIDERATION OF FURTHER ACTION.
(Agendized by Mayor Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Enmeier at the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting.)
Recommended Action
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated April 21, 2026 and on file with the City Clerk and provide direction to staff as appropriate. 10G. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT DENIAL
FOR THE FESTIVAL OF FREERIDE / JETSKI CONTEST AND SPECIAL
EVENT PURSUANT TO SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
12.34.100
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-68 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DENIAL
OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF FREERIDE / JETSKI CONTEST AND SPECIAL EVENT.
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11. Consent Calendar
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless Council or Staff requests removal of an item for separate discussion and action.
A. City Council Minutes
Recommended Action:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2026.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the following:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2026.
(2) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF MARCH 11, 2026.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2026.
(4) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF MARCH 25, 2026.
(5) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2026.
(6) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2026.
(7) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2026.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
610262 THROUGH 610391, PAID ON
3-13-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,010,053.48
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3403 THROUGH 3408 AND WARRANT NOS.
610392 THROUGH 610590, PAID ON
3-20-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,187,521.83
(3) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
610591 THROUGH 610755, PAID ON
3-27-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,196,293.69
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 (4) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3409 THROUGH 3416 AND WARRANT NOS.
610756 THROUGH 610857, PAID ON
4-3-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,361,550.32
(5) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO. 610858,
PAID ON 4-6-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,224.06
(6) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
610859 THROUGH 611020, PAID ON
4-10-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,025,757.55
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $13,159,400.93
Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 998 THROUGH
1000, AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
110577 THROUGH 110923, FOR THE PERIOD
3-2-26 THROUGH 3-15-26, PAID ON 3-20-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $561,448.12
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1001
THROUGH 1003,AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 110924 THROUGH
111266, FOR THE PERIOD 3-16-26
THROUGH 3-29-26, PAID ON 4-3-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $570,556.29
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,132,004.41
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE 1803 (SECOND READING) AMENDING VARIOUS PORTIONS OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2 -
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, TITLE 12 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC SPACED, 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
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. 1803 entitled AN ORDINANCE 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
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378(B)(2) AND 15378(B)(5).
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2026 LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-69, which will:
..recommendation
1. Find the FY 2026 Local Street Improvement Program 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 Local Street Improvement Program, CIP Project No. 16322, contract to All American Asphalt.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-28 by and between the City of San Clemente and All American Asphalt, providing for the FY 2026 Local Street Improvement Program, in an amount not to exceed $571,935 Contract No. 26-28(Attachment 2). 11F. CONTRACT AWARD - PRODUCTION OF THE CITY’S ANNUAL FOURTH OF
JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution, No. 26-70, which will:
1. Find the activity categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 23 of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings, 14 CCR 15323).
2. Award a three-year Professional Services Agreement to Fireworks & Stage FX America, LLC for the production of the City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show for the years 2026 through 2028 in a total contract amount not to exceed $185,000.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-29, by and between the City of San Clemente and Fireworks & Stage FX America, LLC., providing for the production of the City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show for the years 2026 through 2028, in a total contract amount not to exceed $185,000.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11G. CONTRACT AWARD - REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AT BUILDING “K”, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-71, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of the state CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a contract to United Building & Development Services, LLC., in the amount of $175,025, for demolition, removal, and installation of a clean agent fire suppression system.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-30, by and between the City of San Clemente and United Building & Development Services, LLC., providing for demolition, removal, and installation of a clean agent fire suppression system, in an amount not to exceed $175,025.
11H. CONTRACT AWARD - COSTERO RISCO PRESSURE REDUCING STATION
REHABILITATION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-72, which will:
1. Find the Costero Risco Pressure Reducing Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 11404 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 Costero Risco Pressure Reducing Station Rehabilitation contract to Oppenheimer National.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Oppenheimer National, providing for the Costero Risco Pressure Reducing Station Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $124,150, Contract No. C26-31 (Attachment 2).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM
ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY WASTE AND RECYCLING (OCWR), APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2ND
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE AND CR&R, INC, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AND FINDING THE CONTRACTS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR 15301), SECTION 15301 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-73, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of the state CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
3. Approve the First Amendment to the 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement between the City and CR&R.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-32, WISE Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
5. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No.1 to Contract No. C24-64, 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and CR&R Incorporated for Solid Waste Handling Services.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO
THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY TO PARTIALLY FUND AN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT SELF EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN UPDATE, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A COST TO THE CITY OF $263,350, APPROVING A RELATED
BUDGET APPROPRIATION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-74, which will:
1. Approve an exemption to the formal solicitation process within the City’s Purchasing Policy (Section XI A.1.1.14).
2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority in the amount of $286,850, with the City’s portion of cost being $263,350, to have Disability Access Consultants evaluate the City’s programs, facilities, and rights of way, and provide an updated ADA self-evaluation and transition plan for City facilities, programs, and public rights-of-way in accordance with the proposal dated March 28, 2026 (Attachment 2).
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 33, Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the City of San Clemente and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, providing for Disability Access Consultants evaluate the City’s programs, facilities, and rights of way, and provide an updated ADA self-evaluation and transition plan for City facilities, programs, and public rights-of-way in accordance with the proposal dated March 28, 2026, in an amount not to exceed cost to the City of $263,350.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $263,350 from General Fund Balance to Account No. 001-421-43890.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11K. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A FUNDRAISING
AGREEMENT FOR THE PIER UNDERPASS/ENTRANCE
Recommended Action
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-75, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
FUNDRAISING AGREEMENT WITH PIERPRIDE, DBA SAN CLEMENTE
PIER CONSERVANCY, FOR THE PIER UNDERPASS/ENTRANCE
PROJECT, PN 23102.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-34, a Fundraising Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and PierPride, dba San Clemente Pier Conservancy, for the pier underpass/entrance project.
11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1954 (AB1954), REGULATING THIRD-PARTY GOLF RESERVATION
PLATFORMS
Recommended Action
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-76 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1954 (AB 1954) REGARDING
REGULATION OF THIRD-PARTY GOLF RESERVATION SERVICE
PLATFORMS.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute, and staff to submit a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1954.
11M. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, SPECIFICALLY THE GOVERNOR, TO TAKE SWIFT
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS RELATED TO
MICROPLASTICS
Recommended Action
If the City Council is supportive of encouraging the Governor to take swift action to support legislation to address the concerns related to microplastics, the City Council should adopt Resolution No. 26-77 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
UPON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO TAKE SWIFT
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THOSE FROM FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES,
INTENTIONALLY ADDED MICROPLASTICS IN COSMETICS, AND
MICROFIBERS.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2024-139, 245 WEST EL PORTAL DUPLEX CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-78, which will:
1. Approve Final Parcel Map 2024-139 as it conforms to the requirements set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative Parcel Map.
2. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente the water rights as dedicated.
3. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the Final Parcel Map.
4. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office. 11O. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGE FOR THE USE OF CITY
FACILITIES
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-79, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
AND THE SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGE FOR PROGRAMMING AND FACILITY USE.
11P. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN CLEMENTE WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB AT THE
SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 26-80, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN CLEMENTE WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB FOR
USE OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026 11Q. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated April 21, 2026 and on file with the City Clerk.
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation, not to exceed three minutes. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
13. Future Agenda Items
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
B. City Manager
15. Adjournment
Adjourn in memory of Retired Orange County Fire Authority Captain Nick Maule to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on May 1, 2026 for the purpose of conducting the State of the City address. The meeting will be held at Bella Collina located at 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente 92673.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on May 5, 2026.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
RULES FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente.
• If you wish to address Council, please complete one of the blue speaker cards located at the entrance to the Council Chambers and turn it in to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk. • Persons wishing to address Council concerning an agendized item will be invited to address Council during the time that Council is considering that particular agenda item.
Persons wishing to address Council concerning a non-agendized issue will be invited to address Council during the “Oral Communications” portion of the meeting. • When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Please limit your presentation to three minutes.
PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS TO COUNCIL
In order to ensure that Councilmembers have adequate time to consider written materials concerning agenda items, it is strongly recommended that such materials be submitted to the City Clerk by noon the date preceding the Council meeting.
MEETINGS RECORDED AND TELEVISED
City Council meetings are broadcast live and are replayed periodically on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854. Meetings are also available for live-stream or post meeting viewing from the City’s website.
Meetings are also recorded via audio CD and/or DVD and retained as a City record in accordance with the City’s records retention schedule.
USE OF ELECTRONIC VISUAL AIDS BY PUBLIC AT MEETINGS
To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request. Electronic presentations shall be limited to visual media, without prerecorded audio narration, that augment a live verbal presentation addressed to the City Council. The display of visual media shall be ancillary to, and not presented in place of, live verbal narration. Members of the public shall not be permitted to connect equipment to the City's computer system. Members of the public shall not be permitted to access the internet from the City's computer equipment. Visual presentations must be provided to the City Clerk in a display-ready format. In no case shall Staff be required to develop a presentation for public use.
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, compiling of City records, downloading data from websites, or gathering or modifying data provided by the public.
LENGTH OF MEETINGS
At 11:00 p.m., the City Council will determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon at this meeting and will continue all other agenda items to a future meeting.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 361-8200. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
To minimize meeting distractions and sound system interference, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda April 21, 2026
MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd floor, San Clemente. Closed Session are considered at 5:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings of the City Council may be called as needed.
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