CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, May 19, 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. Business Meeting Mavourimember Cabrak
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember Wu
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
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PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
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 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:26 p.m.
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BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jared Powell, Paradigm Community, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hazel Thrash, City of San Clemente Lifeguard, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Clean California Community Signage
Melinda Lester, San Clemente Rotary, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Clean California Community" and presented a sign to the City of San Clemente to be displayed with the designation of Clean California City. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Ed Molina, San Clemente, acknowledged the San Clemente Rotary Club for their efforts to obtain the Clean California City designation; spoke in support of youth participation in the community.
B. Presentation of Proclamation - National Beach Safety Week: May 18 - 25, 2026
Mayor Loeffler with the City Council presented a proclamation to San Clemente Marine Safety Chief Mellott, Marine Safety Lieutenant Staudenbauer, and Marine Safety Officer Paul setting apart May 18-25, 2026 as National Beach Safety Week.
Marine Safety Chief Mellott introduced the 2026 Lifeguard Class, announced that 18 graduates were promoted as San Clemente lifeguards.
Marine Safety Lieutenant Staudenbauer reviewed safety tips for the public enjoying the beach.
Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May through August 2026 as Drowning Prevention Awareness Season
Councilmember Cabral with the City Council presented a proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Maule proclaiming May through August 2026 as Drowning Prevention and Awareness Season.
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2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board budget workshop on May 6, 2026.
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual conference as a Transportation Committee member on May 7-8, 2026.
• Attended the Orange County City Selection Committee meeting on May 14, 2026.
• Attended the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Memorial Plaque dedication at Park Semper Fi on May 16, 2026
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Helopod groundbreaking ceremony on May 18, 2026.
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended the 1st Marine Raider Battalion Memorial Plaque dedication at Park Semper Fi on May 16, 2026.
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Helopod groundbreaking ceremony on May 18, 2026.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual conference as a voting delegate May 7-8, 2026.
• Met with the Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager concerning the downtown business area.
• Met with residents concerning various City issues.
• Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) meeting on May 19, 2026.
• Announced that he will meet with the Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary concerning the railway that runs through San Clemente. • Invited Chief Maule to review the fire that occurred in San Clemente and displayed a video concerning the incident. The video is on file with the City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock:
• Attended meetings with State Legislators.
• Attended the Pregnancy Resource Center Annual Gala.
• Met with Gate 5 concerning waste water treatment.
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Helopod groundbreaking ceremony on May 18, 2026
• Attended meetings with residents regarding traffic concerns.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Attended an Olympic Strategy meeting with USA Surfing on May 6, 2026. • Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Birdbath Boutique on May 8, 2026.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 • Attended the Homeless Collaborative meeting on May 11, 2026. • Participated in the Girl Scout government orientation on May 12, 2026. • Met with Extreme Sports concerning a film project on May 13, 2026. • Attended the Aging by the Sea exhibition on May 15, 2026. • Attended the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame ceremony on May 16, 2026.
• Attended a briefing with the City Manager and City Attorney on May 18, 2026. • Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Helopod groundbreaking ceremony on May 18, 2026.
• Announced the updated speaker card submittal procedure.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "HeloPad Press Conference". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Greg Hulsizer narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation 'The Rescue' Sculpture Update." A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
George Gregory urged the City Council to take action to install surf board racks on the trolleys; opined on installing a harbor in San Clemente. Submittal of an image of the proposed surf board racks is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined on the updated speaker card submittal procedure.
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, commented on the Department of Customs and Border Protection marine surveillance camera installation.
Mike Wechberg, San Clemente, commented on the Department of Customs and Border Protection marine surveillance camera installation.
Louise Herbert, San Clemente, commented on the Department of Customs and Border Protection marine surveillance camera installation.
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.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session report:
Direction given, no reportable action concerning:
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 Staff Communications
City Manager Hall distributed the Orange County point-in-time count summary to the City Council.
City Manager Hall announced that the City of San Clemente received the American Shore and Beach Preservation Award in recognition of the City's efforts to restore San Clemente beaches.
Public Hearings
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
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Wu disclosed that he had a conversation with David Liu concerning notification of the public hearing.
Councilmember Enmeier disclosed a conversation with Unite Here Local 11.
Mayor Loeffler disclosed that he met with the developer previously when the project was initially submitted concerning renderings of the proposed project.
Councilmember Cabral disclosed he has received communications regarding the proposed project.
Orange County Translation and Interpretation Services provided Spanish language translation services throughout the duration of the public hearing.
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Jordan Seagraves, architect for the applicant, spoke in support of approval of the proposed Hanson Hotel.
Kristen Bogue, Michael Baker International, discussed the additional environmental review performed for the project and responded to City Council inquiries.
Jamie Hall, Channel Law Group (Appellant), narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Hanson Hotel Appeal" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding potential protected species at the project site; opined on noticing of the public hearing.
Francis Engler, San Clemente, opined on the potential plant species present at the proposed project site; urged the City Council to grant the appeal and conduct a full environmental impact report.
Guadalupe Ortiz, Unite Here Local 11, urged the City Council to uphold the appeal and require a full environmental impact report.
Andrea Barrera, Unite Here Local 11, urged the City Council to uphold the appeal and require the project to provide low cost accommodations.
Herminda Gil, Unite Here Local 11, urged the City Council to uphold the appeal and require a full environmental impact report.
Proposed project salifornia Native Plant Society, spoke on plant species at the Larry Culbertson spoke in support of the proposed Hanson Hotel project.
Juan Munoz, Unite Here Local 11, urged the City Council to uphold the appeal as it relates to increased traffic at and adjacent to the site.
Jordan Seagraves, architect for the applicant, spoke on the proposed amenities at the hotel, cost of accommodations and publicly accessible space and responded to City Council inquiries.
Theodore Hannegan, ENV 5 Landscape Design, commented on the proposed plants for the project.
Kristen Bogue, Michael Baker International, responded to City Council inquiries
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Jamie Hall, Channel Law Group, responded to City Council inquiries relating to the appeal.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
MEETING RECESS
The meeting recessed at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 8:19 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 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
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
Assistant City Manager Brower with Human Resources Manager Morin narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Workforce Status & Health Report". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Report dated May 19, 2026, and on file with the City Clerk.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Unfinished Business
INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO
MAYOR TERM LIMITS
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to 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
2.04.100 RELATED TO MAYOR TERM LIMITS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1782 IN PART.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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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
Mayor Loeffler opened the public hearing.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Loeffler closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-87, which will:
1. 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.
2. Deny the bid protest submitted by RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., and waive the immaterial bid irregularity in the bid submitted by Elegant Construction, Inc.
3. 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.
4. Award the Reeves Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation, CIP Project No. 17405, construction contract to Elegant Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
5. 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).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
City Council removed items 11A(2) and 11E for discussion.
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Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(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
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Payroll Register
None.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP
STATION, AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION
PROCESS
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
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, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C26-39 (Attachment 2).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 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 Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-89, which will:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes 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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-92, which will:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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 Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 11L. CONTRACT AWARD - INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11A2 APPROVE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2026.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Mayor Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to continue this item to the June 2, 2026 Regular City Council meeting to allow staff time to review the motion related to item 13- Future Agenda Items, from the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 11E. CONSIDERATION OF CAL CITIES PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ACTION Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE), to table this item and take no action.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
None.
13. Future Agenda Items
Goat Weed Abatement Program
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, with the support of Mayor Cabral, agendized an update from the City Manager concerning the goat weed abatement program.
County of Orange Point-in-Time Count
Mayor Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, agendized discussion concerning the County of Orange Point-In-Time count. City Manager Hall to inquire if a representative from the County is available to review the Point-In-Time count at am upcoming City Council meeting.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. Bess Testlab Inc., providing for AC Pipe Replacement Northwest 308 Zone Pipe Location Services in the amount of $73,510.
2. Friendship Shelter Memorandum of Understanding providing for shelter, food, and housing-focused services to individuals referred by the City in the amount of $72,000.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Loeffler, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to diourn at 8:45 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting which will be held on Ma 6, 2026 for the purpose of conducting the Budget Workshop. The Budge Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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Rick Loefflen, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California