CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 TSAN
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Minutes www.sanclemente.gov
CIT Council Chambers
CALIFORNIA
4:30 p.m. Closed Session
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
A Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by Mayor Loeffler on September 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney; Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED 5-0, to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
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
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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 AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 4:59 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Regular Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
INVOCATION
Ryder Steimle, San Clemente Stake Interfaith Specialist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Donna Vidrine led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentations
1A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - WILDFIRE AWARENESS AND
PREVENTION AND ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) UPDATE The City Council presented a proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Maule recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention.
Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Maule narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "OCFA Report Out" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
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2. Council Member Reports
Councilmember Cabral:
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Wildland Resource Center ground breaking ceremony in Rancho Mission Viejo.
• Attended the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel meeting on August 27, 2026.
• Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division meeting on August 27, 2026. • Attended a meeting with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Director DarrellJohnson concerning sand placement on San Clemente beaches.
• Attended the Golf Course Committee Pro Shop interviews on August 26, 2026.
• Attended a meeting with Transportation Corridor Agency Director Ryan Chamberlain.
• Attended two events with Congressman Levin.
• Met with former member of the Olympic Surfing Team.
• Attended the San Clemente Surf Classic Soccer Tournament on August 29- 30, 2026.
• Announced the Love to Serve San Clemente day of service on September 12, 2026.
Councilmember Enmeier:
• Attended a meeting with the Pacifica Institute on August 25, 2026. • Attended the Sunset Symphony on August 27, 2026 at Ole Hanson Beach Club.
• Attended a town hall meeting with Congressman Levin on August 28, 2026.
Councilmember Wu:
• Attended the OC Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting on August 20, 2026
• Attended a town hall meeting with Congressman Levin on August 28, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock:
• Attended meetings with Congressman Levin.
• Attended San Clemente Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies. • Attended a meeting with State Senator Strickland and announced a $1 million dollar grant for the City to use on sand replenishment.
Mayor Loeffler:
• Met with Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent on August 20, 2026.
• Attended the San Clemente Rotary Club Clean California Community Designation sign unveiling on August 20, 2026.
• Attended the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation
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meeting on August 20, 2026.
Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Young Innovators Mixer on August 20, 2026.
Attended the Pentatonic Logic Guitar Studio ribbon cutting ceremony on August 21, 2026.
Presented a certificate to Jeanie Lindenberger in recognition of her 101st Birthday.
Met with Key Informant Group concerning a smoking ban on August 25, 2026.
• Met with residents concerning Del Mar beautification on August 25, 2026.
Attended the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs meeting concerning government updates on August 26, 2026.
Attended the Sunset Symphony at Ole Hanson Beach Club on August 27, 2026.
• Attended the Assisted Living Locators and Senior Helpers of Coastal Orange County Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies on August 28, 2026.
• Attended a town hall meeting with Congressman Levin on August 28, 2026. • Attended a briefing on August 31, 2026.
Recognized Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) for their traffic control for the first week of school.
Displayed a slide concerning Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) sand placement timeline. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Oral Communications (Part 1)
Michael Wechsberg, San Clemente, narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the Laguna Beach Hospital closure by January 2030. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll opined on sand replenishment vs. sand restoration.
Stacy Smith, San Clemente, commented on surveillance cameras within the Alex Guess urged the City Council to adopt e-bike safety regulations. Submitted information concerning the youth safety petition he organized, which is on file with the City Clerk.
Tony Hays, San Clemente, opined that young e-bike riders should be required to wear safety vests.
Timothy Neely, San Clemente, spoke on surveillance cameras; commented on light pollution within the City.
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4. 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
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action None.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session report:
No reportable action concerning:
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 No reportable action concerning:
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.
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Under Negotiations: Terms for potential lease for the Farmers Market
7. Staff Communications
City Manager Hall announed that the City will monitor the anticipated high surf over the holiday weekend (September 5-7, 2026) and the City may close the pier to protect the public. Urged beach goers to use caution when recreating around
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. 2026 UPDATED DRAFT SAN CLEMENTE COASTAL STRATEGIC PLAN Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Coastal Strategic Plan" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Coast". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Joe Wilson, Save our Beaches San Clemente, spoke on funding availability and actual costs to get sand on San Clemente beaches.
Councilmember Cabral displayed a PowerPoint presentation concerning the condition of the beach at Cyprus Shores as it relates to the placement of rip rap by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Following discussion, there was City Council consensus to 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
Assistant City Manager Brower reviewed the contents of the Administrative Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt of Resolution No. 26-145, which would repeal and replace Policy and Procedure 202-2 (dated December 18, 2013) and adopt a revised Pension Investments Policy and Procedure.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
10C. REVIEW OF CITY POLICY RELATED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
CONDUCTING PRESS CONFERENCES AND POTENTIAL DISCUSSION OF
POLICY CHANGES
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Press Conference". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, to direct staff to return with a policy that all city councilmembers are notified of any press conferences.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Wu and Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE), to table this item and take no action.
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: Enmeier and Wu
Meeting Recess
The meeting recessed at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:29 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present.
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10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TAKING A POSITION ON PROPOSITION 39
The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed resolution:
Amanda Quintanilla
Kattie D.
Joanie
Tammy W.
Victor
Mary H.
Shan K.
Lisa H, San Clemente
Kathleen W.
Michelle O'Brien
John Black, San Clemente
Catherine Robinson
Brett Freeman, San Clemente
Tony Rubolino, narrated a Power Point Presentation entitled "Proposition 39:
Voter Identification. A hard copy is on file with the City Clerk.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution:
Linda Moore, San Clemente
Linda Hackwith, San Clemente
Louise Herbert, San Clemente
Catherine Hall, San Clemente
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente
Sherman Fowler, San Clemente
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 3-1-1 (Councilmember Enmeier voting NOE and Mayor Loeffler ABSTAINING) to adopt Resolution 26-146 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA
REGARDING PROPOSITION 39, WHICH ESTABLISHES ADDITIONAL VOTER
IDENTIFICATION AND CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
WHICH THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS LABELED
"PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT
GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION".
AYE: Cabral, Knoblock and Wu
NOE: Enmeier
ABSTAIN: Mayor Loeffler
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11. Consent Calendar
Item 11E was removed from the Consent Calendar to hear public comments.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the following:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2026.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
(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
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
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
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to 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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt 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).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
11G. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-149, APPROVING THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FY 2026-27 WORK PLAN
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-149, which would approve the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as proposed.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
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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
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-150, which would:
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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 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
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Destruction of North Beach - Opposition of the Grant Funding by State Coastal Conservancy".
A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Lois McNicoll spoke in opposition to the installation of a breakwater.
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral, CARRIED 5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution 26-147, which would:
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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.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Knoblock, Wu and Mayor Loeffler
NOE: None
12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Tony Rubolino spoke on District 1 City Council candidate Donna Vidrine.
13. Future Agenda Items
Laguna Beach Hospital
Councilmember Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Loeffler, and Councilmember Wu requested that the City Manager prepare a tray memo concerning the potential hospital closure in Laguna Beach and its related impacts to San Clemente residents.
E-Bike Safety Resolution
Councilmember Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Loeffler agendized a e-bike safety resolution including comparable policies in other cities. Councilmember Enmeier and Mayor Loeffler to research and prepare the report.
14. Reports
A. City Attorney
None.
B. City Manager
None.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Enmeier, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 15, 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
Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
romener Deputy
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California