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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. Regular Business Meeting (Regular
Meeting)
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 19, 2026 CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING)
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
Real Property Negotiations: APN: None
Property: Potential lease of City Right-of-Way located between 242 Avendia Del Mar and 218 Avenida Del Mar (Farmers Market)
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Brian Brower, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: All proposers
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential lease for the Farmers Market BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Pastor Jared Powell, Paradigm Community
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Clean California Community Signage
Presentation by Melinda Lester and Patricia Holloway, San Clemente Rotary, of signage designating San Clemente as a Clean California Community.
B. Presentation of Proclamation - National Beach Safety Week: May 18 - 25, 2026
Presentation of Proclamation to San Clemente Marine Safety Chief Mellott, setting apart May 18-25, 2026 as National Beach Safety Week.
C. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May through August 2026 as Drowning Prevention Awareness Season
Presentation of Proclamation presented to Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Maule proclaiming May through August 2026 as Drowning Prevention and Awareness Season.
2. Council Member Reports
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026
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.
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 1801 North El Camino Real. Public Hearing Project (PHP) 25-323, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 25-329, and Development Permit (DP) 25-324 were approved with conditions by the Planning Commission on August 20, 2025, an appeal was filed to the City Council by a member of the public, the City Council opened the public hearing on October 21, 2025, and the City Council continued the hearing. The project includes the development of a three-story, 61 room hotel, with a third-floor rooftop restaurant and bar, two cafes, pool with a bar and restaurant, and a two-level subterranean parking structure with site improvements including walls, hardscape, landscaping, pedestrian improvements, improvements
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 in the City right-of-way, outdoor seating for the restaurants and cafes, amplified music, and full range alcohol service (Type 47 License). The project is located on a vacant lot within the North Beach/North El Camino Real Focus Area and Gateway in the Mixed Use 1 (MU1) zoning designation. The site is also within the Central Business (CB) District, Architectural (A) Overlay, and Coastal Overlay (MU1-A-CB-CZ).
Staff recommends the City Council determine the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
Potential 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 consistent with the development density and use characteristics established by the Centennial General Plan (General Plan) for which the City certified a Program Environmental Impact Report (Final Environmental Impact Report for Centennial General Plan; State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2013041021) (General Plan EIR) on February 4, 2014, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
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 May 19, 2026 8B. STATUS REPORT ON CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE POSITION VACANCIES
AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
Public Hearing as required by Government Code § 3502.3 to provide a status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts to the City Council. Additionally, the City must identify any changes to policies, procedures or recruitment activities that impact the City’s efforts to reduce its vacancies. The recognized employee organization’s bargaining unit shall be entitled to make a presentation at the public hearing.
Potential Action
1. Open the public hearing regarding the Status Report on City of San Clemente Position Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 / Government Code Section 3502.3, hear and consider public testimony and comments, close the public hearing.
2. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated May 19, 2026, and on file with the City Clerk.
9. Unfinished Business
9A. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO
MAYOR TERM LIMITS
Potential Action
Introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1809 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.04.10 RELATED TO MAYOR TERM LIMITS AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1782 IN PART.
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10. New Business
10A. BID PROTEST HEARING FOR THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, CIP PROJECT NO. 17405, AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report:
1. Conduct a bid protest hearing, open the hearing, hear public testimony and comments, including any evidence and argument presented by the bidders, and close the hearing.
AND, after the protest hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26-87 (Attachment 1), which will:
2. Find the Reeves Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 17405, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 and Class 3 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 and 15303, respectively.
3. Deny the bid protest submitted by RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., and waive the immaterial bid irregularity in the bid submitted by Elegant Construction, Inc.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation, in an amount of $2,037,200, from the Water Fund Depreciation Reserve to project Account No. 052-467- 45300-000-17405.
5. Award the Reeves Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 17405, construction contract to Elegant Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
6. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 38, by and between the City of San Clemente and Elegant Construction, Inc., providing for the Reeves Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation, in an amount not to exceed $4,177,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-38 (Attachment 2).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026
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
Potential Action:
(1) APPROVE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2026.
(2) APPROVE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2026.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Potential Action:
Receive and file the following:
(1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF
APRIL 21, 2026.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE HANDWRITE NO.
611404, PAID ON MAY 1, 2026,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $320.00
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NO.
3432 AND WARRANT NOS.
611405 THROUGH 611566, PAID ON
5-8-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,480,684.94
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,481,004.94
Payroll Register
None.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1808 (SECOND READING) AMENDING 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
Potential Action
Adopt 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).
11E. CONSIDERATION OF CAL CITIES PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ACTION (Agendized by Councilmember Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Loeffler at the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.)
Potential Action
Review proposed legislative action as recommended by Cal Cities and determine whether to support or oppose any legislation. 11F. CONTRACT AWARD - ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP
STATION, AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION
PROCESS
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report, adopt Resolution No. 26-88, which will:
1. Approve an exemption to the formal solicitation process in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1, Section XI.A.1.2. ..recommendation
2. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to AKM Consulting Engineers, for the Engineering Construction Support Services for the Reeves Booster Pump Station, CIP Project No. 17405.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 39, by and between the City of San Clemente and AKM Consulting Engineers, providing for Engineering Construction Support Services for the Reeves Booster Pump Station, in an amount not to exceed $183,048,
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-39 (Attachment 2). 11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FORMAL
CANCELLATION OF THE LAST MILE PROGRAM AND REJECTION OF
ASSOCIATED GRANT FUNDS UNDER OCTA’S PROJECT V 2024 GRANT Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report, adopt Resolution No. 26-89, which will:..recommendation
1. Authorize the formal cancellation of the Last Mile Program and rejection of grant funds for that program under OCTA’s Project V 2024 Grant.
2. Authorize and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to send a formal cancellation letter, provided as attachment 2 to the Administrative Report dated May 19, 2026.
11H. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR
END-OF-PIER BAIT & TACKLE, FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATION AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report and the selection of Hook and Cook to operate the facility, adopt Resolution No. 26-90, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (14 CCR 15301, Existing Facilities).
2. Award a Concession Agreement to Hook and Cook SC, LLC for the operation of the end-of-pier bait and tackle, food, and beverage concession for a four-year term with one two-year extension option.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-40, by and between the City of San Clemente and Hook and Cook SC, LLC., providing for operation of the end-of-pier bait and tackle, food, and beverage concession for a term of four years with one two-year extension option.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING AN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) MEASURE M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM TIER 1 GRANT SUBMITTAL,
APPROVING A 20% MATCH FOR THE NORTHERN SAN CLEMENTE
ROADWAYS RUNOFF TREATMENT PROJECT, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report, adopt Resolution No. 26-91, which will:
1. Find the proposed Northern San Clemente Roadways Runoff Treatment Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR Section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it consists of the repair of existing public facilities involving no expansion of an existing use.
2. Approve and ratify the submittal of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 Grant Application (Attachment 4).
3. Approve and authorize a 20% local funding contribution (match), if the grant is awarded.
4. Authorize a formal amendment to the Measure M2 seven-year Capital Improvement Program to add the Northern San Clemente Roadways Runoff Treatment Project upon approval from the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-9-1723 AND AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-6-1301 TO RECEIVE AMENDED GRANT FUNDING FOR THE SC RIDES PROGRAM UNDER THE 2016 PROJECT V GRANT
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report and would like the City to be reimbursed for the SC Rides expenses, adopt Resolution No. 26-92, which will:..recommendation
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C16-71 (Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1301), by and between the City of San Clemente and the Orange County Transportation Authority, providing for gap funding for FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 for the SC Rides program, in the amount of $580,442.33 .
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C19-92 (Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-1723), by and between the City of San Clemente and The Orange County Transportation Authority, providing for gap funding for FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 for the SC Rides ADA Program, in the amount of $34,393.
3. Accept two years of gap-year grant revenue funding from OCTA in an estimated amount up to $614,835.33 for the SC Rides Program and SC Rides ADA Program for FY 23/24 through 24/25.
11K. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN CLEMENTE NINE TEES WOMEN’S GOLF
CLUB FOR PLAY AT THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report, adopt Resolution No. 26-93, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SAN CLEMENTE NINE TEES WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB FOR USE OF
THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 11L. CONTRACT AWARD - INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Potential Action as Recommended by the Investment Advisory Committee Adopt Resolution No. 26-94, which will:
1. Award a professional services agreement (Attachment 2) to Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for Investment Advisory Services.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 41, by and between the City of San Clemente and Chandler Asset Management, providing City investment advisory services, for a term of five years.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an optional two-year extension at his/her discretion at the end of the initial five-year term. 11M. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-95 REQUESTING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR MITIGATION OF
IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE PRIMA
DESHECHA LANDFILL
Potential Action
If the City Council concurs with the Administrative Report, adopt Resolution No. 26-95, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF A
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MITIGATION OF IMPACTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRIMA DESHECHA LANDFILL.
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
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15. Adjournment
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on May 26, 2026 for the purpose of conducting the Budget Workshop. The Budget Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on June 2, 2026.
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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. • Speaker cards must be turned in when the agenda item is announced. • 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
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026 To minimize meeting distractions and sound system interference, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.
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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