910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
Mayor Loeffler
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember Wu
4:30 p.m. Closed Session
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.
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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.
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CLOSED SESSION (4:30 P.M.)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: VM Development II, LLC v. City of San Clemente, Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2025-01512943-CU-WM-CJC
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Discussion concerning real property transactions in compliance with Government Code section 54956.8 regarding:
1. Real Property Negotiations: APN: None
Property: Coastal Rail Stabilization Project Area 3 (Mariposa Point Beach Trail)
City Negotiators: Andy Hall, City Manager; Brian Brower, Assistant City Manager; Dave Rebensdorf, Public Works Director/City Engineer Negotiating Parties: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Under Negotiations: Terms for the License Agreement
2. Real Property Negotiations: APN: None
Property: Potential lease of City Right-of-Way located between 242 Avenida 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: Terms for potential lease for the Farmers Market BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Ryder Steimle, San Clemente Stake Interfaith Specialist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
1A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION – WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION AND ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) UPDATE Presentation of a Proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Maule, recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention; followed by an update on Orange County Fire Authority activities, emergency response efforts, and recent incidents.
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2. Council Member Reports
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Speakers may address Council once during either Oral Communications Part 1 or Part 2. A total time limitation of 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications Part 1, with each speaker being allotted 3 minutes in which to give his or her presentation. Speaker order is determined by the order in which speaker cards are provided to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at the meeting. Speakers that cannot be accommodated during Oral Communications Part 1 will be invited to address Council during Oral Communications Part 2, which appears on this agenda as Item No. 12. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Staff Communications
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. 2026 UPDATED DRAFT SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL STRATEGIC PLAN Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, the City Council should accept the updated Coastal Strategic Plan and direct staff to continue to pursue implementing the projects in the 2026 Updated Draft Coastal Strategic Plan.
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10B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED PENSION INVESTMENT POLICY NO 202-2
(Agendized by Councilmember Cabral, with support of Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, and Councilmember Enmeier at the August 4, 2026 City Council meeting.)
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-145, which would:
1. Repeal and Replace Policy and Procedure 202-2 (dated December 18, 2013) and adopt a revised Pension Investments Policy and Procedure. 10C. REVIEW OF CITY POLICY RELATED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
CONDUCTING PRESS CONFERENCES AND POTENTIAL DISCUSSION OF
POLICY CHANGES
(Agendized by Councilmember Wu, with the support of Councilmember Enmeier and Mayor Loeffler at the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting.) Potential Action(s)
The City Council may choose to continue current practice or modify the policies associated with press relations.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TAKING A POSITION ON PROPOSITION 39
(Agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Cabral at the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting.)
Potential Action(s)
Consider public input and determine whether to take a position on Proposition
39. 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 THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2026.
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B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Potential Action:
Receive and file the following:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2026.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3480 THROUGH 3487 AND WARRANT NOS.
613234 THROUGH 613324, PAID ON
8-7-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,569,442.91
(2) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
613325 THROUGH 613506, PAID ON
8-14-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,604,467.18
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3488 THROUGH 3493 AND WARRANT NOS.
613507 THROUGH 613583, PAID ON
8-21-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,224,972.23
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $9,398,882.32
Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1023
THROUGH 1024, AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 114249 THROUGH
114641, FOR THE PERIOD 7-20-26
THROUGH 8-2-26, PAID ON 8-7-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $628,491.34
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1025
THROUGH 1026 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 114642
THROUGH 115042, FOR THE PERIOD
8-3-26 THROUGH 8-16-26, PAID
ON 8-21-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $631,353.83
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,259,845.17
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11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1812 (SECOND READING) AMENDING SECTION
1.12.010 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE
PARK RANGERS TO ENFORCE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE; AND FINDING THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND 15321
Potential Action(s)
Adopt Ordinance No. 1812 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
1.12.010(A)(6) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PARK RANGER ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AND FINDING THIS ACTION
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PUSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND 15321. 11E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2
MILLION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE SAND RETENTION PILOT PROJECT
PLANNING STUDY, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
Adoption of Resolution 26-147 would:
1. Find Phase 2 of the sand retention planning study statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 6 (14 CCR § 15306, Information Collection) Section 15306 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a grant agreement and any/all related approvals with the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC).
3. Accept grant revenues in the amount of $2M to miscellaneous grant revenue Account No. 014-636-45300-000-17700.
4. Authorize a related budget appropriation of $2M to Account No. 014-636- 45300-000-17700.
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11F. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE CITY’S PURCHASING POLICY, APPROVING THE 2026 WATER LOSS
CONTROL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AND
THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving the item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-148, which would:
1. Approve an exemption to the City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures pursuant to Section XI.A.1.1.5 of Procurement Policy and Procedure No. 201-2-1 for an agreement with a public or quasi-public entity.
2. Approve the 2026 Water Loss Control Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County, extending the Agreement from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2036.
3. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 7 of the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (14 CCR Section 15307, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources).
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 52, by and between the City of San Clemente and Municipal Water District of Orange County, providing for Water Loss Control Services (Attachment 2).
11G. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-149, APPROVING THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FY 2026-27 WORK PLAN
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-149, which would approve the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as proposed.
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11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH Q&E PIPELINE
COMPANY FOR THE CAMINO VERA CRUZ RECYCLED WATER LINE
EXTENSION, CIP PROJECT NO. 17407
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the recommendations contained in this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-150, which would:
..recommendation
1. Accept the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension, CIP Project No. 17407, from the contractor, Q&E Pipeline Company.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Q&E Pipeline Company.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
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
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on September 15, 2026. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
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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
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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.
AGENDAS, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL WRITTEN MATERIALS Agendas and Administrative Reports are available for review and/or copying at the City Clerk’s Department as soon as agendas are posted, by accessing the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org. An “Inspection Copy” of agenda materials is also located at the entrance to the Council Chambers during meetings for public review. All written material distributed to a majority of the Council after the original agenda packet was distributed is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Department, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, during normal business hours.
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