CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday,August4,2026
City Council
Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
5:00 p.m. Closed Session
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www .sa nclemente .gov
Council Chambers
Mayor Loeffler
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember Wu
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
A Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Loeffler on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 91 0 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler * Councilmember Cabral arrived at 5:03 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 4-0 (Councilmember Cabral absent), to recess to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: Banda v. Cal. Native American Heritage Com., et al.
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 26WM000161
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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; Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Introduction Unlimited, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential lease for the Farmers Market
City Council
AYE:
NOE:
ABSENT:
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Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
Cabral
Closed Session concluded at 5:26 p.m.
August 4, 2026
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Senior Pastor Holland Davis, Calvary Chapel San Clemente, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Locke and Juniper Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
1A. Recognition of City Maintenance Staff
The City Council recognized Maintenance staff for their exceptional dedication, flexibility, and extra efforts in preparing for and supporting the City's summer events, ensuring safe, welcoming, and successful experiences for the community and presented Maintenance Operations Supervisor Fields and Facilities Maintenance Specialist II Villanueva with certificates of recognition .
2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended the South Orange County Economic Coalition (SOCEC) board installation on July 9, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with the Presbyterian Church to discuss parking . • Attended the sand toy station installation at the Pier and attended a follow- up meeting concerning potential expansion of the program on June 24, 2026. • Attended the 4th Annual Housing Symposium Forum on June 25, 2026. • Attended the Miramar Food Hall ribbon cutting ceremony on July 1, 2026. • Attended City of San Clemente Concerts James Kelly Band and Sega Genecide on July 3, 2026.
• Attended the Junior Guard Award Ceremony on July 10, 2026. • Attended the Ocean Festival on July 18-19, 2026.
• Attended Cal Cities and California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Coastal Act 101 Meeting on July 22, 2026.
• Attended the Cal Cities Coastal Leadership Meeting on July 23, 2026. • Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Long Range Transportation Plan with the elected official's roundtable on July 30, 2026.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 • Attended a meeting with Mayor Loeffler and Police Services Chief Chevalier concerning E-Bike safety on August 3, 2026.
• Attended the Coastal Animal Services Joint Powers Authority meeting on August 3, 2026.
Councilmember Wu:
• Toured San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on June 18, 2026. • Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting on June 18, 2026.
• Attended the Miramar Food Hall opening on July 1, 2026. • Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting on July 2, 2026.
• Attended the fireworks show at the San Clemente pier on July 4, 2026. • Attended the South Orange County Economic Coalition ·board installation on July 9, 2026.
• Attended the anniversary of the moon landing at The Seville Assisted Living Center on July 20, 2026.
• Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 405 Express Lane Tour on July 29, 2026.
• Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A) Long Range Transportation Plan with the elected official 's roundtable on July 30, 2026. • Announced that he was selected to serve on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Connect SoCal 2050 Subcommittee for a term of two years.
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended meetings with residents concerning various city issues. • Attended three Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) board meetings on June 15, 2026, June 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026.
• Attended the Golf Course Committee meeting.
• Attended a World Cup Game in New York.
• Attended the Ocean Festival July 18-19, 2026.
• Attended concerts at the beach.
• Attended walk through with Love San Clemente concerning upcoming volunteer projects.
• Attended meetings with Little League concerning their batting cages and fields.
• Met with the Downtown Business Association concerning the upcoming car show on Avenida Del Mar.
• Attended the anniversary of the moon landing at The Seville Assisted Living Center on July 20, 2026.
• Met with North Beach stakeholders concerning changes in the area . • Attended three San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) meetings . • Attended the 100th Anniversary of Casa Pacifica (The Western White House).
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August4,2026 • Attended two Cal Cities meetings to discuss and review pending legislation. • Displayed a PowerPoint presentation concerning Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) placement of riprap along the railroad tracks.
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock:
• Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies.
• Attended the Whitehouse Rose Garden Ceremony for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Met with federal officials with the office of intergovernmental affairs concerning the progress of placing a camera in San Clemente to identify pang a boats approaching San Clemente beaches .
• Met with the Faith Office and was invited to include 15 faith leaders and attend the quarterly White House briefing.
• Toured San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) on June 18, 2026. • Met with residents concerning various issues.
• Attended the San Clemente Times Coffee Chat.
• Attended the 100th Anniversary of Casa Pacifica (The Western White House).
• Toured potential sites for an outdoor amphitheater.
• Announced that he will be driving a demolition derby car at the Orange County Fair on August 5, 2026.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation Social Media Meeting on June 3, 2026.
• Attended a briefing with City Manager Hall June 3, 2026. • Attended the F&M Bank 20th Anniversary on June 17, 2026. • Attended the Speakeasy Forum.
• Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation meeting on June 18, 2026.
• Attended the ribbon cutting for 616 S. El Camino Real on June 19, 2026. • Attended an interview with Business View Magazine on June 22, 2026. • Attended the sand toy installation at the San Clemente Pier on June 24, 2026.
• Attended the lifeguards staff meeting on June 25, 2026. • Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Golf Tournament on June 26, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with City Manager Hall concerning the parklets. • Met with City Manager Hall and Community Development Director Atamian and a resident on June 30, 2026.
• Attended the Miramar Food Hall Ribbon Cutting on July 1, 2026. • Attended "Top Gun" movie night at the San Clemente Pier. • Attended the beach concert at the San Clemente Pier on July 3, 2026.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 • Attended the military recognition (Col. Ota) fireworks at the San Clemente Pier on July 4, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with USA Surfing on July 7, 2026.
• Toured the landfill with Assemblywoman Davies on July 7, 2026. • Attended a meeting with USA Surfing on July 28, 2026. • Met with potential businesses concerning the Landers Building on July 31, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with OCSD concerning E-Bike enforcement on August 3, 2026.
• Invited Marine Safety Chief Mellott to review statistics and metrics with the Community.
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Lois McNicoll narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The San Clemente Natural Hazards Protection and Resilience Act of 2026". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Rima Nashashibi, President, GlobaIHope365, presented the 2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report. Provided a copy of the report, which is on file with the City Clerk.
Anneke Gambina, San Clemente, expressed concerns as it relates to the 4th of July and individuals throwing frozen water balloons and the resulting injury and property damage in the pier bowl.
Robert Allen, San Clemente, expressed concerns as it relates to the 4th of July and individuals throwing frozen water balloons and the resulting injury and property damage in the pier bowl.
Joe Wilson, San Clemente, spoke on current beach conditions and the need for sand placement; urged the community to attend the upcoming Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) meeting.
Larry Culbertson expressed concerns as it relates to the 4th of July office chair races and individuals throwing frozen water balloons and the resulting injury and property damage in the pier bowl.
Mike Kay opined on Orange County Transportation Authority's placement of rip rap boulders along the railway as it relates to jurisdiction and safety for surfers and swimmers.
Aaron Washington requested that the City place the 13 plaques in recognition of San Clemente service members; requested that the City assist a resident with her water bill.
Cord Bauer, San Clemente, expressed concerns as it relates to the 4th of July incidents as it relates to adding additional deputies.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Vonne Barnes (Participating via Zoom) narrated a PowerPoint presentation related to Firewise designation. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session report:
Councilmember Cabral joined Closed Session deliberations at 5:03 p.m.
The City Council voted unanimously to file a non opposition response concerning:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: Banda v. Cal. Native American Heritage Com., et al. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 26WM000161
Direction given, no reportable action concerning :
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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; Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
Negotiating Parties: Introduction Unlimited, Inc.
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for potential lease for the Farmers Market
7. Staff Communications
None.
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8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. CONSIDERATION OF FILLING VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Mayor Loeffler and Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock disclosed that they had each met with the candidates .
The City Council interviewed Chris Brown and Michael Greenwald for the vacancy on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee.
Councilmembers cast written ranking sheets to fill the vacancy on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee.
Mayor Loeffler voted for Michael Greenwald
Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock voted for Chris Brown
Councilmember Cabral voted for Michael Greenwald
Councilmember Enmeier voted for Michael Greenwald
Councilmember Wu voted for Michael Greenwald
The City Council appointed Michael Greenwald to the Community Safety and Welfare Committee for a term set to expire June 30, 2028. 108. CONSIDERATION TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
10.28.050 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 72-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Community Development Director Atamian reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiry.
Dee Coleman spoke in support of the proposed ordinance .
Amanda Quintanilla commented on the proposed ordinance and impacts.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1811 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.050 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 72-HOUR PARKING
RESTRICTIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE
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AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
10C. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) TO
REPRESENT SAN CLEMENTE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Councilmember Enmeier as the primary voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference on September 25, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference on September 25, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
100. REVIEW OF THE CITY'S INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY (POLICY NO. 801-5)
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Integrated Pest Management". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Mike Kay opined on City contractors use of pesticides at and around Vista Hermosa Sports Park (adjacent to the grazing goats).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to return with a revised Integrated Pest Management Policy 801-5 to include the following:
1. Feasibility of regulating the use of pesticides on Homeowners Association properties (private property).
2. Modify the authorization for the use of pesticides from the Maintenance Manager to the City Manager.
3. Determine that any application of pesticides by the City will be applied per manufacturers guidelines.
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4. If/when the City applies pesticides the public will be notified of the use and type of pesticide.
5. City staff will follow-up with City contractors concerning undisclosed use of pesticides.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
10E. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO INITIATE
IMPROVEMENTS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY AMPHITHEATER IN THE CITY
OF SAN CLEMENTE
City Manager Hall narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Following discussion the City Council directed staff to return at a future meeting with the following information for consideration of improving the amphitheater at Forster Ranch Community Park:
1. Staff to prepare potential modifications to the site that include specific improvements and associated costs for each component (i.e. stage, lighting, seating, etc.).
2. Staff will also prepare potential designs of the site and potential phases to accommodate cost considerations and scaling the facility as determined by community interest.
3. Staff to communicate with Capistrano Unified School District to draft a partnership agreement for mutual use of the facility and adjacent areas .
11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed items 118(5), 11 E, 11 F, 11 G to hear public comments.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2026.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
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8. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilrnernber Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2026.
(2) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2026.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2026. (4) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2026.
(6) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2026.
(7) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2026.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enrneier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmernber Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3449 THROUGH 3454 AND WARRANT NOS.
612131 THROUGH 612290, PAID ON
6-12-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,310,240.98
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
612291 THROUGH 612405, PAID ON
6-19-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3455 THROUGH 3460 AND WARRANT NOS.
612406 THROUGH 612561, PAID ON
6-26-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(4) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
612562 THROUGH 612698, PAID ON
7-3-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(5) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3461 THROUGH 3469 AND WARRANT NOS.
612699 THROUGH 612797, PAID ON
7-10-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(6) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
612798 THROUGH 612939, PAID ON
7-17-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
(7) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
$4,011,518.41
$2,625,396.77
$807,178.16
$2,972,397.22
$3,519,567.57
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3470 THROUGH 3478 AND WARRANT NOS.
612940 THROUGH 613104, PAID ON
7-24-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 4, 2026
$6,31 2,347.00
$22,558,646.11
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
Payroll Register
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1011 THROUGH
1013, AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
112700 THROUGH 113087, FOR THE PERIOD
5-25-26 THROUGH 6-7-26, PAID
ON 6-12-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1014
THROUGH 1016, AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 113088 THROUGH
1134 73, FOR THE PERIOD 6-8-26
THROUGH 6-21-26, PAID ON 6-26-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1017
THROUGH 1019 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 113474
THROUGH 113856, FOR THE PERIOD
6-22-26 THROUGH 7-5-26, PAID
ON 7-10-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1020 THROUGH
1022, AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES
113857 THROUGH 114248, FOR THE PERIOD
7-6-26 THROUGH 7-19-26, PAID
ON 7-24-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER
$569,874.85
$644,607.20
$657,324.33
$645,966.24
$2,517,772.62
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 11 D. CONTRACT AWARD - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-127, which will:
1. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to All-City Management Services, Inc. for School Crossing Guard Services.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 47, by and between the City of San Clemente and All City Management Services, providing for School Crossing Guard Services, in an amount not to exceed $612,961 for the initial two-year term, with the option, at the City Manager's discretion to exercise two additional one-year terms with not to exceed amounts capped by a CPI increase.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR EL ORIENTE CANYON TREE REMOVAL AND
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-131, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidemiles Section 15304 (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land).
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $42,000 to Tree Maintenance Account No. 001-633-43470-000-00000.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the El Oriente Canyon Vegetation Management Project.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 111. RESPONSE TO 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT "WILDFIRES HIT HOME"
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilrnernber Enrneier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-132 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING RESPONSE TO FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN
THE REPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY - 'WILDFIRES HIT HOME', and authorizing the Mayor to respond to the findings and recommendations noted in the report by submitting a letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court by August 18, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enrneier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11 J. RESPONSE TO 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT "CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES: THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OF ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS"
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilrnernber Enrneier, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 26-133 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING RESPONSE TO FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN
THE 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT "CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES: THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OR ORANGE
COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS," authorizing the Mayor to respond to the findings and recommendations noted in the report by submitting a letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court by August 27, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enrneier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11 K. RESPONSE TO 2025-2026 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT "PFAS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: A CLOSER LOOK AT ORANGE COUNTY DRINKING WATER"
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilrnernber Enrneier, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt Resolution No. 26-134 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING RESPONSE TO FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN
THE REPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY - "PFAS AND
PUBLIC AWARENESS: A CLOSER LOOK AT ORANGE COUNTY
DRINKING WATER", authorizing the Mayor to respond to the findings and recommendations noted in the report by submitting a letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court by September 7, 2026.
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AYE:
NOE:
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None
Items Removed from Consent Calendar for Discussion
1185 PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2026.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the approval of a parklet with wooden walls as it relates to line of sight and public safety concerns; urged the City Council to return this item to the Planning Commission to allow discussions with Police Services.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Planning Commission adjourned meeting minutes of July 15, 2026.
AYE:
NOE:
Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
11E. CONTRACT AWARD - VICTORIA SIDEWALK STABILIZATION AND SAFETY
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Larry Culbertson opined that the Design Review Subcommittee and Planning Commission should review the project.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Changes to the Entrance of the Pier". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Kathy Ward, San Clemente, opined that the Planning Commission should review the project; asserted that the coral tree should be preserved.
Eileen Kawas , San Clemente Pier Conservancy, spoke in support of the project.
Wayne Eggleston spoke on the need for shade trees; opined that process needs to be followed for projects.
Lori Donchak, San Clemente Pier Conservancy, spoke on the approval process for th is project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 4-1 (Councilmember Wu voting NOE), to:
1. Proceed with the project as designed, with the preservation of the coral
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2. Adopt Resolution 26-128 and find the Victoria Sidewalk Stabilization and Safety Maintenance Project No. 17355, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301 and 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines, Class 1 and Class 3, respectively (existing facilities and new construction or conversion).
3. Award the Victoria Sidewalk Stabilization and Safety Maintenance Project No. 17355 construction contract to OrangeBlue General Contractors, as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 48, by and between the City of San Clemente and OrangeBlue General Contractors, providing for the Victoria Sidewalk Stabilization and Safety Maintenance Project, in an amount not to exceed $169,644, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. 26-48.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: Wu
11 F. CONTRACT AWARD - SIDEWALK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
This item was voted on separately because a member of the public submitted a speaker card, but ultimately decided not to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-129, which will:
1. Find the Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Services, CIP Project No. 27311, 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 Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Services, CIP Project No. 27311, contract to BPR, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 49, by and between the City of San Clemente and BPR Inc., providing for Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance Services, in an amount not to exceed $220,000.
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AYE:
NOE:
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Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
None
11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED
COMPETITIVE YOUTH AQUATIC SPORTS PARTNERSHIP POLICY NO. 702-9
Anissa Bromley. San Clemente, spoke in support of the policy; expressed concerns regarding details and urged the City to be flexible.
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-130, which will:
1. Approve the revised Competitive Youth Aquatic Sports Partnership Policy No. 702-9.
2. Direct staff to implement the policy as a one-year pilot program beginning October 1, 2026, with an evaluation of the program presented to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council prior to the conclusion of the pilot period.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding agendized items and their placement on the agenda.
13. Future Agenda Items
Orange County Transportation Authority Placement of Boulders Mayor Loeffler, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, agendized for consideration evaluation of options concerning Orange County Transportation Authority's placement of rip rap boulders along the beach/railway instead of placing sand on San Clemente beaches. City Council requested an update by September 2026.
City Pension Policy Update
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock and Councilmember Enmeier, agendized consideration and review of City policy
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relating to the CSERP Pension Plan .
4th Of July Events Review
August 4, 2026
Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Mayor Loeffler and Councilmember Wu, agendized consideration of the City's 4th of July public safety operations, impacts of social media, and response to non-city sanctioned events. Staff should evaluate and provide options which should include, but not limited to, surveillance and citations. Directed the Community Safety and Welfare Committee review operations and incidents and make suggestions to the City Council. This item is to return by November 2026.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
City Manager Hall reported that he executed the following contracts under his signature authority:
1. California Consulting providing for Grant Consulting Services in the amount of $60,000.
2. Rohan and Sons providing for Casa Romantica HVAC Replacement in the amount of $15,837.
3. Foster and Foster providing for Government Accounting Standards Board Consulting Services in the amount of $8,680.
4. The Pool Service Specialist providing for professional pool maintenance in the amount of $62,500.
5. Duncan Engineering providing for Railroad Retaining Wall Repair in the amount of $23,950.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Knoblock, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn in memory of Warren Vidrine at 8:17 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on August 18, 2026. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m.The Business Meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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