City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · November 15, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Special Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
Mayor James
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan
Councilmember Ferguson
Councilmember Knoblock
Councilmember Ward
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end
of this agenda.
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.
• 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.
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.
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BUSINESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Katie Nichol, Stake Communication Director, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
2. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action
Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise
determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
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. Subject to very limited exceptions, Council is not permitted to
discuss or take action on items that do not appear on the agenda.
4. 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, Staff, or the public requests
removal of an item for separate discussion and action.
A. City Council Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 26, 2022.
(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2022.
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B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2022.
(2) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 4, 2022.
(3) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 3, 2022.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 2, 2022.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2738 THROUGH 2745 AND WARRANT NOS.
584491 THROUGH 584641, PAID ON
11-4-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,430,579.40
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER...........................................$ 2,430,579.40
Payroll Register
Warrant No. 888 and
Automatic Deposit Advises 81916
through 82190, for the period
10-17-22 through 10-30-22, paid
on 11-4-22, in the amount of………..……..….......……..……...……$ 424,772.45
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER………………………………….$ 424,772.45
D. ORDINANCE NO. 1737 (SECOND READING) - 654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES
- SENIOR HOUSING AND MEDICAL OFFICE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 1737 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE SAN CLEMENTE HOUSING AND
SAFETY ELEMENTS UPDATE PEIR UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA) 22-097, ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 22-098, AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITH 250
FOR-RENT SENIOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A 7,500 SQUARE FOOT
MEDICAL OFFICE; TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LOT INTO TWO LOTS; TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY FROM REGIONAL MEDICAL FACILITIES 1 (RMF1) TO
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COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL 4 (CC4); AND TO CHANGE THE GENERAL
PLAN DESIGNATION FROM RMF TO CC, LOCATED AT 654 CAMINO DE
LOS MARES.
E. CONTRACT AWARD - RICHARD T. STEED MEMORIAL PARK PICKLEBALL
DESIGN
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute,
Contract No. C22-67, by and between the City of San Clemente and RJM
Design Group, Inc., providing for engineering design services for the Richard T.
Steed Memorial Park pickleball courts, in the amount of $404,550.
F. CONTRACT AWARD - WATER RECLAMATION PLANT (WRP) SLUICE
GATES REPLACEMENT (PHASE 2)
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the WRP Gates Replacement
(Project No. 2), CIP Project No. 26212.
2. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute,
Contract No. C22-68, by and between the City of San Clemente and
Jennette Company, Inc., providing for WRP Sluice Gate Replacement
(Project No. 2), in the amount of $193,000.
5. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
B. City Manager
C. City Attorney
D. Council Members
Orange County Fire Authority Community Education Outreach (Ward)
E. Council Subcommittee Updates
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Special Presentations
A. Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation
Presentation by Michael Aguilar, Brigadier General, United States Marine Corps
(Retired), concerning the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation.
B. October Update on the Homeless Issue
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8. Public Hearings
The Public Hearing process includes a staff presentation, a presentation by the
applicant not to exceed ten (10) minutes, and public testimony (not to exceed three
minutes per speaker). Following closure of the Public Hearing, the City Council will
respond to questions raised during the hearing, discuss the issues, and act upon the
matter by motion.
None.
9. Unfinished Business
A. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR NIGHT SURFING AT
THE SAN CLEMENTE PIER
Staff Recommendation
Take no further action on the implementation of night surfing at the San
Clemente Pier.
10. New Business
A. LETTER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONCERNING ELECTION CONTRIBUTIONS BY UNIONS AND THE IMPACT
OF INCREASES TO OCSD COSTS/BUDGET
(Agendized at the November 1, 2022 City Council Meeting by Mayor James,
with the support of Councilmember Ward.)
Staff Recommendation
Consider whether to issue a letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors
concerning election contributions by unions and the impact of increases to San
Clemente Police Services costs/budget.
B. BICYCLE PARKING AT RIVIERA BEACH ACCESS
(Agendized at the October 18, 2022 City Council meeting by Councilmember
Ward, with the support of Councilmember Knoblock and Mayor Pro Tem
Duncan.)
Staff Recommendation
Include this project in the FY 2023-24 Budget as part of the Capital Improvement
Program due to the costs needed for construction and possible permitting, which
could be $200,000 or higher depending on the improvements to the area.
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C. UPDATE ON PARKING VIOLATION REDUCTION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PLANS ON VIA SAN GORGONIO
(Agendized by Council at the September 20, 2022 City Council Meeting)
Staff Recommendation
1. Authorize San Clemente Police Services to increase parking enforcement in
and around San Gorgonio Park when patrol services are available.
2. Authorize installing “Pedestrian Crossing” warning signs and “Side Roadway”
signs on Via San Gorgonio for a cost of approximately $1,000 from the
Public Works - Maintenance Division operation budget.
D. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOR AVENIDA PALIZADA CORRIDOR
(Agendized by Council at the November 1, 2022 City Council Meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
Include Traffic Operation Analysis for Traffic Signal Synchronization and
Implementation in the upcoming FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Project
Budget.
E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED PAY GRADE CHANGES FOR
HOURLY PART-TIME AQUATICS CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTION OF
REVISED HOURLY PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE
(Agendized at the November 1, 2022 City Council Meeting by Council.)
Staff Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-41 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
SPECIFIED PAY GRADE CHANGES FOR HOURLY PART-TIME
AQUATICS CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADOPTION OF REVISED HOURLY
PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE AND UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTIONS
AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-29 AND ANY OTHER
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
2. Authorize the City Manager to establish an hourly part-time shift premium of
up to 25% of the hourly rate of pay for employees working in the
classification of Pool Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and Head Lifeguard.
3. Fund an additional Recreation Specialist position and approve a
supplemental appropriation for an additional Recreation Specialist in the
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amount of $62,500 to account # 001-625-41010 Salaries, Regular Full Time.
4. Approve a supplemental appropriation for pay changes to pool lifeguard
positions in the amount of $107,550 to account # 001-625-41030 Salaries,
Hourly Part-Time.
F. CODE AMENDMENT - PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON CITY
STREETS AND ALLEYS
Staff Recommendation
Introduce Ordinance No. 1739 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
SECTION 10.28.230(B) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS
AND ALLEYS.
11. Reports (continued from Business Meeting Part 1)
A. Commissions and Committees
B. City Manager
C. City Attorney
D. Council Members
Orange County Fire Authority Community Education Outreach (Ward)
E. Council Subcommittee Updates
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. Subject to
very limited exceptions, Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on items that
do not appear on the agenda.
13. Adjournment
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held on November 17, 2022 at 4:00
p.m. for the purpose of conducting interviews for the City Clerk and City Treasurer.
The next Regular meeting will be held on December 6, 2022. Part 1 of the Regular
Business Meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. and Closed Session will begin at 6:00
p.m. Part 2 of the Business Meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take
place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San
Clemente.
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Items to be Considered at a Future Meeting
December 6, 2022: Public Hearing - Adoption of Various Building Code Regulations
and Local Amendments.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
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.
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
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. Part 1 of the Business Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and
Closed Session begins at 6:00 p.m. Part 2 of the Business Meeting will commence at 7:00 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 (a minimum of 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special
Meeting). Agendas and Administrative Reports can also be viewed at the San Clemente Library, located at 242
Avenida Del Mar, or 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.
The City Clerk’s Department offers an agenda packet subscription service free of charge. If you wish to receive
email copies of City Council agendas, which include hyperlinks to staff reports and other back-up material,
register at http://san-clemente.org/enotification.
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