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
4:45 p.m. Closed Session (Special Meeting)
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting
* Revised Special and Regular Meeting Agenda
to add item 10C - PROCLAMATION OF A
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND
REQUEST FOR A PROCLAMATION OF A
COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
City Council
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Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.
Public Participation
Public Comments may be provided to the City Council concerning matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente through the following methods:
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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 (SPECIAL MEETING 4:45 P.M.)
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Pastor Karl Stuckenberg, St. Andrew's by-the-Sea United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
1A. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) PROJECT UPDATE
Presentation by Dan Phu, Director of Strategic Planning, Orange County Transportation Authority, providing an update to the community concerning upcoming projects.
1B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-151, ACCEPTING JAY LONGLEY AS THE 2026 WALL OF RECOGNITION INDUCTEE AND FINDING
THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in the adoption of Resolution No. 26-151, which would approve the Wall of Recognition Committee’s unanimous recommendation to select Jay “Sparky” Longley as the 2026 inductee to the City of San Clemente Wall of Recognition and find the action categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301).
2. Council Member Reports
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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.
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10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15.04 OF SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 -
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, RELATING TO BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION ENFORCEMENT, AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15378
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in introducing, and conducting a first reading of Ordinance No. 1813 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 -
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, RELATING TO BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION ENFORCEMENT, AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378.
10B. ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2027 Potential Action(s)
If the City Council chooses to cancel the April 6, 2027 City Council meeting to align with the Capistrano Unified School District Spring Recess, moving this item without modifications would result in the adoption of Resolution No. 26-152 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CANCELLING THE APRIL 6, 2027 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
10C. PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REQUEST
FOR A PROCLAMATION OF A COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADDRESS THE
UNANTICIPATED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CURRENT AND
NEAR-FUTURE WEATHER, TIDAL AND EL NIÑO EVENTS
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council finds the information in this report warrants the Proclamation of a local emergency, the City Council should adopt Resolution 26-160 proclaiming a local emergency with an initial duration of sixty (60) days.
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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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Potential Action:
Receive and file the following:
(1) CULTURAL HERITAGE SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JULY 29, 2026.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 5, 2026.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NO.
3494 AND WARRANT NOS.
613584 THROUGH 613731, PAID ON
8-28-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,172,366.02
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $4,172,366.02
Payroll Register
None.
11D. CONTRACT AWARD - WATERFRONT STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PIER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 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 this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-153, which would:
1. Find the Pier Improvements project, CIP Project No. 17419, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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2. Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to Duncan Engineering for the Waterfront Structural Inspection and Design Services for the Pier Improvements project.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 54, by and between the City of San Clemente and Duncan Engineering, providing for a Waterfront Structural Inspection and Design Services for the Pier Improvements project, in an amount not to exceed $116,213. 11E. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN
BEACH TRAIL, 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 this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-154, which would:
1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (19 CCR Section 15301, Existing Facilities);
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to C23-20, by and between the City and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), amending the license agreement for the Pedestrian Beach Trail.
11F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MERIDIAN
VEHICLE MITIGATION SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER THE CITY’S PURCHASING POLICY
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-155, which would:
1. Authorize a sole source exemption to competitive bidding requirements pursuant to City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1 based on the proprietary nature of the Meridian Vehicle Mitigation System, which is only sold by the manufacturer.
2. Approve the purchase of a Meridian Vehicle Mitigation System and associated equipment in an amount not to exceed $135,000.
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11G. CONTRACT AWARD - OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAN CLEMENTE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET, AND FINDING THE ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-156, which would:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) and 15323 (Class 23 - Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings).
2. Award a Revocable License Agreement to Introductions Unlimited, Inc. for operation and management of the San Clemente Certified Farmers’ Market.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 55, by and between the City of San Clemente and Introductions Unlimited, Inc., providing for a revocable license agreement for operation and management of the San Clemente Certified Farmers’ Market. 11H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - ARTERIAL PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL (W. AVE. GAVIOTA TO W. AVE.
SAN ANTONIO)
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-157, which would:
1. Accept the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real, CIP Project No. 12303, from the contractor, All American Asphalt.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real.
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, All American Asphalt.
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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. 11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2026
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION REPORT
(CAPER) FOR EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-158, which would approve and adopt the FY 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILLS 329 AND 490 REGARDING OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT OF FACILITIES
PROVIDING ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT AND SOBER LIVING
SERVICES
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of this report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-159 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 329
(BLAKESPEAR) AND SENATE BILL 490 (UMBERG) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE LETTERS REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR’S
SIGNATURE.
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 October 6, 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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