CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 SAN 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes www.sanclemente.gov Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA
5:00 p.m. Closed Session (Special Meeting)
5:30 p.m. Regular Business Meeting
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
A Special and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Loeffler on May 5, 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 Councilmember Enmeier, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) &(d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:31 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Doug Roland, Student Ministries Director, The Shoreline Church, gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jim Kimpton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Presentation of Donation
Dan Feinberg, Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Foundation, spoke on the Friends of San Clemente computer literacy program.
Michael Greenwald, with the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Foundation presented a donation to the City in the amount of $69,595.
Council Member Reports
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Kiwanis Club meeting on April 22, 2026.
• Toured the Prima Deschecha Landfill on April 23, 2026. • Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting on April 30, 2026. • Attended the Arbor Day Tree Planting on April 25, 2026. • Attended the San Clemente High School production of "Grease" on April 25, 2026.
• Attended the grand opening of Zov's Restaurant.
• Met with constituents on April 27 and 28, 2026.
• Met with City Staff on April 28, 2026 concerning the Prima Deschecha landfill expansion.
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting on April 29, 2026.
• Attended the Prima Deschecha Landfill Town Hall meeting on April 30, 2026. (Requested the Voice of OC article concerning the landfill be placed on the City's website).
• Attended the State of the City luncheon on May 1, 2026. • Attended the Max Berg Plaza Park Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 2, 2026.
• Attended the Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2026. • Attended the Los Angeles Angels game on May 4, 2026 with other elected officials.
• Displayed photographs of reported activities. A hard copy of the photographs are on file with the City Clerk.
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended an Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) webinar concerning wildfire and emergency communications with University of California, Irvine on April 30, 2026.
• Attended the State of the City luncheon on May 1, 2026.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended the Cal Cities -City Leaders Summit in Sacramento on April 22 - 24, 2026.
• Attended the town hall meeting concerning the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera installation on April 29, 2026. • Attended the Prima Deschecha Town Hall Meeting on April 30, 2026. • Attended the State of the City luncheon on May 1, 2026. • Attended the Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock:
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting concerning the parklets on Avenida Del Mar on April 29, 2026. • Attended the Zov's Restaurant soft opening.
• Attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Elected Officials Summit on April 29-May 1, 2026
• Displayed a video concerning a boat that landed at Poche Beach in San Clemente in reference to trafficking.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Presented a Proclamation to United Parcel Service (UPS) Driver Frank Restrepo in recognition of his 40 years of service on April 22, 2026. • Attended an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) meeting for Mayors and City Managers on April 27, 2026.
• Met with representative for water conservation and soil replenishment on April 28, 2026.
• Attended the town hall meeting concerning the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera installation on April 29, 2026. • Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting on April 29, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with FLOCK Camera representatives on April 29, 2026. • Attended the Prima Deschecha Landfill Town Hall meeting on April 30, 2026. • Attended the State of the City Luncheon on May 1, 2026. • Attended the Max Berg Plaza Park Cinco De Mayo celebration on May 2, 2026.
• Attended the North Beach Community meeting on May 2, 2026. • Attended the Crystal Apple Awards ceremony on May 3, 2026. • Attended a briefing with the City Manager and City Attorney on May 4, 2026. • Received a Planning Department Update on May 4, 2026.
Oral Communications (Part 1)
Tandi LeFranc and Tiffany Gregath, Orange County United Way, provided an update on 211 OC and successful tax preparation for low income individuals.
Amanda Quintanilla opined on the speaker card protocol; spoke on Congressman Levin's comments concerning the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera in the City.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 Larry Culbertson spoke in support of the placement of the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera in the City.
Mike Wechsberg, San Clemente, spoke on the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera in the City.
Maryann Tucker, San Clemente, urged the City Council to take action to require the transition to all electric landscape equipment.
Lois McNicoll narrated a video concerning voter integrity.
Mike Kay spoke on the town hall meeting concerning the United States Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera in the City.
Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, 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:
No reportable action concerning:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) & (d)(2)
Number of Cases: 1
Staff Communications
A. Prima Deschecha Landfill Update
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Prima Deschecha Landfill History, Operations, SEIR, and Proposed Expansion", and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Prima Deshecha Landfill". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 B. Fourth of July Update
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie provided an update on the City's Fourth of July weekend events and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearings
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE 2026-2027
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND RELATED ACTIONS
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Atamian and Management Analyst Flores reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
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. 26-81, which will:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and execute the contract and related agreements, forms, and certifications.
3. Accept grant revenues of $294,485 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Fund 017 - CDBG Grants Fund.
4. Authorize a related budget appropriation of $294,485 to the CDBG fund for the amounts in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 8B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1808 TO AMEND VARIOUS PORTIONS OF SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 - ZONING ORDINANCE, FOR
CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT
FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Acting City Planner Rehm and Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
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 introduce, and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1808 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT 26-062 AMENDING TITLE 17 - ZONING OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY; AND FINDING THIS ACTION EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378(B)(2) AND 15378(B)(5).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
9. Unfinished Business
9A. 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 REVIEW OF A
REPORT INDICATING ELIGIBILITY FOR SUBMISSION OF ARGUMENTS
AND REBUTTALS
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "No Tax". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to 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
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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"
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to 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 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Motion by Mayor Loeffler, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-67 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS TO SUBMIT AN ARGUMENT ON A MEASURE
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" AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS, with the language inserted in section 2 to read as follows:
Zhen Wu (as an individual Councilmember; not representing the City Council as a body).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 9B. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO MAYOR
TERM LIMITS AND ADOPTING RELATED POLICY REVISIONS
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Direct staff to return with an ordinance to establish Mayoral term limits. The Mayor, a member of the City Council, shall be elected at-large by the people of San Clemente and shall serve a term of two years. As a member of the City Council, the Mayor shall also be subject to the term limit set forth by the electorate. For both the Mayor and City Councilmembers, no person shall be eligible to serve in the office(s) of Mayor and/or a City Council Member for more than eight consecutive years, with the Mayor serving no more than two consecutive two-year Mayoral terms. After the Mayor serves two two-year terms for a total of four years, they could then hold a City Council seat for a full four-year term before being required to take off two years from elected office in San Clemente.
2. Modify Policy 1201-11 section 4.7.1 to read as follows: The City Manager and Mayor in conference shall be responsible for determining items to appear on City Council meeting agendas. The Mayor shall place all proclamations and ceremonial items on the agenda and the City Manager shall place all operational and business related items on the agenda. The Mayor is eligible to place additional items on the agenda in the manner identified in Section 4.7.4 below.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Meeting Recessed
The meeting recessed at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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10. New Business
10A. INFORMATIONAL REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR THE CITY TO FORGIVE LOANS AND
DEEDS OF TRUST FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED 133 & 135 W. CANADA AND 143 W. MARQUITA, OWNED AND OPERATED BY MARY ERICKSON
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Councilmember Wu disclosed a conversation with Susan McDevitt, Mary Erickson Community Housing Executive Director.
Councilmember Enmeier disclosed a conversation with Susan McDevitt, Mary Erickson Community Housing Executive Director.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed conversations concerning Mary Erickson Community Housing.
Community Development Director Atamian and Management Analyst Flores reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Susan McDevitt, Mary Erickson Community Housing Executive Director, requested a continuance on this item; suggested that an alternative to repayment would be to reduce the affordability from 60% to 50% area median income for the next eight years.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "No loan forgiveness". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-82, which would deny the request for forgiveness of the outstanding deferred-payment loans secured by Deeds of Trust associated with the properties located at 133 & 135 W. Canada and 143 W. Marquita, and direct the borrower to satisfy the outstanding loan obligations in accordance with the terms of the loan agreements. If the City had to foreclose on these Deeds of Trust, interest and attorney fees would be available under the terms of the loan agreements.
2. Direct the City Attorney to send a demand letter on behalf of the City to Mary Erickson Community Housing to request repayment of the loan.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 10B. COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707
City Clerk Campagnolo reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiry.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the proposed policy.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Policy 1201-15 effective July 1, 2026 in order to comply with SB 707.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed item 11E from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 B.. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2026.
(2) ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2026.
(3) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2026.
(4) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 30, 2026.
(5) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2026.
(6) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3417 THROUGH 3422 AND WARRANT NOS.
611021 THROUGH 611118, PAID ON
4-17-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700,099.83
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
611119 THROUGH 611246, PAID ON
4-24-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,802,244.64
(3) APPROVE HANDWRITE NOS. 611403,
WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3423 THROUGH
3431 AND WARRANT NOS. 611247
THROUGH 611402, PAID ON 5-1-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,629,630.75
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $5,131,975.22
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 1004,
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 111267
THROUGH 111605, FOR THE PERIOD
3-30-26 THROUGH 4-12-26, PAID
ON 4-17-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $558,910.33
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1005
THROUGH 1006, AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 111606 THROUGH
111953, FOR THE PERIOD 4-13-26
THROUGH 4-26-26, PAID ON 5-1-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $556,458.32
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,115,368.65
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1801 (SECOND READING) ADDING SECTION
12.28.025 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE TEE TIME RESERVATIONS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 11F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1805 (SECOND READING) 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 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1806 (SECOND READING) 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/COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH AMENDMENTS TO
SECTION 28 OF THE CITY'S TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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
THE CITY OWNED PARKING LOT AT THE SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY/ CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 11H. CONTRACT AWARD - AQUATIC CENTER PUMP ROOM IMPROVEMENTS
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolution No. 26-83, which will:
1. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $112,000, for Aquatic Center Pump Room Improvements, CIP Project No. 12807.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-35, by and between the City of San Clemente and Rogers Stringer & McClelland, Inc., providing for the Aquatic Center Pump Room Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $112,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-35 (Attachment 2).
3. Find the Aquatic Center Pump Room Improvements categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, 14 CCR section 15302) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11l. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-84 AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR
LIBRARY EXTERIOR REPAINTING PROJECT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolution No. 26-83, which will:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-84, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) of the state CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount not to exceed $56,865 to Account No. 001-622-43410-000-000000 (Maintenance of Buildings).
3. Accept revenue in the amount of $56,865 to Account No. 001-000-36855 from the County of Orange.
4. Authorize staff to proceed with the bidding and implementation of the library
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 exterior repainting project.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH SAN CLEMENTE PETROLEUM, INC.
INCLUDING AN ANNUAL MONITORING FEE, FOR THE RENTAL OF A
SINGLE HOUSING UNIT WITHIN A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, WITHIN THE HOUSING OVERLAY, ON A SITE LOCATED AT 1430 S. EL CAMINO REAL; AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-85, which will:
1. Determine the agreement exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and direct staff to file a notice of exemption.
2. Approve the Affordable Housing Agreement with San Clemente Petroleum, Inc. included as Exhibit A in the Administrative Report dated May 5, 2026.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-36, Affordable Housing Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and San Clemente Petroleum, Inc., for a property located at 1430 S. El Camino Real.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 11K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FROM AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH OCTA FOR PHASE 2 OF THE OFFSHORE SAND SOURCE INVESTIGATION, AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH COASTAL FRONTIERS FOR ADDITIONAL 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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-86, which will:
1. Determine that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 6, Section 15306 of the state CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15306 - Information Collection).
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-37, Cooperative Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), to accept $120,000 to help fund a portion of the Phase 2 of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation project (Attachment 1).
3. Accept revenues contributed by OCTA in the amount of $120,000 to Account No. 001-000-33490.
4. Authorize a supplemental appropriation of $120,000 to Account No. 001- 433-43695.
5. Amend the contract with Coastal Frontiers to increase their contract budget by $120,000 bringing the not to exceed amount to $569,000 to complete the fieldwork portion of the Offshore Sand Source Investigation study.
6. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C26-24, by and between the City of San Clemente and Coastal Frontiers, providing for additional funding for the Phase 2 Offshore Sand Source study, in an amount not to exceed $569,000.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 11L. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SECOND AND THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL
REPORTS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the FY2025-26 Second and Third Quarter Financial Reports as presented on May 5, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1804 (SECOND READING) CONTINUING 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
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding ADA compliance as it relates to placement of the parklets on the street.
Mikii Rathmann, San Clemente, requested clarity concerning design standards and compliance; suggested that the City establish construction/deconstruction guidelines.
Tyler Boden spoke in the proposed modifications to the current parklets; expressed the importance of working directly with the businesses to address concerns.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt 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.
2. Direct staff to meet (within 60 days) with the parklet operator, adjoining businesses and property owner to work towards drafting an agreement that will satisfy and accommodate the parklet operator's interests, adjoining business owner's interests and property owner's interests as well as the City of San Clemente's interests concerning location and features of a parklet within the established design standards.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino commented on the town hall meeting concerning the Customs and Border Protection maritime surveillance camera installation on April 29, 2026; spoke on the supreme court decision as it relates to City Council districts.
13. Future Agenda Items
Cal Cities Proposed Legislative Action
Councilmember Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Loeffler, agendized consideration of Cal Cities proposed legislative action concerning state bills to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall announced that he executed the following contract under his signature authority:
rauma intervention Programs, Inc. providing for professional emotional ano oractical support services in the amount of $8,835
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 19, 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
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026 Wickfalfle
Rick Loettler Mayor of the City o
San Clemente, California
CITYCLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California