City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · December 6, 2022
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular and Special Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Part 1 Mayor James
6:00 p.m. - Special Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Duncan
7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Part 2 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 PART 1 (5:00 P.M.)
HOLIDAY SERENADE- SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL MADRIGALS
Holiday serenade by the San Clemente High School Madrigals, under the direction of
Alexandra Schultz.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Joe Croft, Church Leader, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ELECTION RESULTS, ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, AND ELECTION
OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
A. RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER
8, 2022
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 22-42 entitled A RESOLUTIOON OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON NOVEMBER
8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
B. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY CLERK AND
CITY TREASURER
Presentation of Commendation to Councilmember Ferguson, in recognition of 4
years of service to the City of San Clemente.
Presentation of Commendation to Councilmember Ward, in recognition of 8
years of service to the City of San Clemente.
Presentation of Commendation to Joanne Baade, City Clerk, in recognition of 35
years of service to the City of San Clemente.
Presentation of Commendation to Mark Taylor, City Treasurer, in recognition of
9 years of service to the City of San Clemente.
C. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE - NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
Administration of the Oath of Allegiance to Councilmembers-Elect.
D. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
The City Clerk will conduct the election for Mayor. The newly elected Mayor will
then conduct the election for Mayor Pro Tempore.
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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.
SPECIAL MEETING (6:00 P.M.)
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. 11. 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) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 15, 2022.
(2) CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 17, 2022.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 25, 2022.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
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(3) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
(4) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2746 THROUGH 2748 AND WARRANT NOS.
584642 THROUGH 584801, PAID ON
11-11-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,184,557.32
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2749 THROUGH 2755 AND WARRANT NOS.
584802 THROUGH 584946, PAID ON
11-18-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,483,755.01
(3) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
584947 THROUGH 585059, PAID ON
11-25-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,025,438.40
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER……………………………….$ 5,693,750.73
Payroll Register
(1) WARRANT NOS. 889 THROUGH
890 AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 82191 THROUGH
82471, FOR THE PERIOD 10-31-22
THROUGH 11-13-22, PAID ON
11-18-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $430,410.99
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER………………………………….$ 430,410.99
D. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - BANKING AND CUSTODY SERVICES
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 2 to
Contract No. C11-48, by and between the City of San Clemente and Bank of the
West, providing for banking and custody services, and allow for the City
Manager to execute future extensions.
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E. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01 (MARBLEHEAD COASTAL)
LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
REPORT (SB 165) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.
Staff Recommendation
Accept, and file the Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Marblehead
Coastal) Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act Report (SB
165) for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.
F. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MONTHLY METER READING
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 3 to
Contract No. C07-04, by and between the City of San Clemente and
Alexander’s Contract Services Inc., providing for Meter Reading Services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute one year extension option.
G. SENIOR AQUATICS PARTNERSHIP - SAN CLEMENTE AQUATICS
Staff and the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation
1. Staff and The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Recommend that
the City Council grant Senior Aquatics Partnership status to San Clemente
Aquatics for a one-year agreement with two possible one-year extensions.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Senior Aquatics
Partnership agreement, with two possible one-year extensions.
H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - ALLEY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
Staff Recommendation
1. Accept the Alley Pavement Rehabilitation, from the contractor, L.C. Paving &
Sealing Inc., CIP Project Nos. 10318, 18326 and 18328.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record, the
Notice of Completion for Alley Pavement Rehabilitation.
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,
L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc.
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4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Performance Bond upon receipt of a
Warranty Bond in the amount of 25% of the construction cost.
I. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - AS-NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL AND RELATED
SERVICES.
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute,
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C19-65, by and between the City of San
Clemente and LGC Geotechnical, Inc., providing for As-Needed
Geotechnical and Related Services.
2. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute,
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C19-66, by and between the City of San
Clemente and Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., providing for As-Needed
Geotechnical and Related Services.
3. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute,
Amendment No. 1to Contract No. C19-67, by and between the City of San
Clemente and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Science
Consultants, providing for As-Needed Geotechnical and Related Services.
4. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to assign
As-Needed Geotechnical and Related Services task authorizations under the
original approved agreements and First Amendments, not to exceed
$200,000 total per fiscal year, for each consultant, provided funds are
available in prior City Council approved project budgets.
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE WATER RECYCLING
FUNDING PROGRAM
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 22-43 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WATER RECYCLING FUNDING PROGRAM
FOR RECYCLED WATER MASTER PLAN AND EXPANSION PROJECT.
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5. Special Presentations
A. California Department of Insurance
Presentation by Andrea Valdes, Outreach Analyst, California Department of Insurance
concerning wildfire safety.
B. USO Camp Pendleton
Presentation by Crystal Gates, Center Operations and Program Manager, concerning
USO Camp Pendleton Operations.
C. Homeless Update
November update to be provided at the December 20, 2022 City Council Meeting.
BUSINESS MEETING PART 2 (7:00 P.M.)
6. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
B. City Manager
C. City Attorney
D. Council Members
E. Council Subcommittee Updates
7. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
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.
A. ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS AND
LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Scheduled to be heard at 7:30 p.m.
A Public Hearing to consider the Municipal Code amendments to Title 15
Buildings and Construction and Chapter 8.16 Fire Code.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 1738 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15
CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20,
15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
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REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE
2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER
WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS.
B. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS (SPA) 21-229 TO UPDATE SPECIFIC
PLANS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE CENTENNIAL GENERAL PLAN,
ZONING CODE, AND COASTAL LAND USE PLAN
Scheduled to be heard at 7:30 p.m.
A Public Hearing to consider a recommendation of the Planning Commission to
adopt City-initiated amendments to the Talega, Rancho San Clemente, Forster
Ranch, Marblehead Inland, and Marblehead Coastal Specific Plans.
Staff and the Planning Commission Recommendation
1. Determine a review of the project has been completed according to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and find SPA 21-229 does not
constitute a “project” subject to CEQA [State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060,
subd. (c)(2), 15060, subd. (c)(3), 15378(a), and 15378 (b)(5)], in that SPA 21
-229 is exempt under CEQA’s common sense exemption [State CEQA
Guidelines, § 15061, subd. (b)(3)]; and if SPA 21-229 were determined to be
a non-exempt project subject to CEQA, environmental review is unnecessary
under Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines
section 15162, whereas the “project” would not cause new significant
environmental effects or substantially increase the environmental effects that
were fully disclosed, evaluated, and mitigated, to the extent feasible in the
certified General Plan EIR.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-44 entitled A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT 21-229 UPDATING SPECIFIC PLANS FOR TALEGA,
RANCHO SAN CLEMENTE, MARBLEHEAD INLAND, MARBLEHEAD
COASTAL, AND FORSTER RANCH FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CENTENNIAL GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND COASTAL LAND
USE PLAN
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C. CODE AMENDMENT - AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S SIXTH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT (PROJECT NO. ZONING AMENDMENT 22-369).
Scheduled to be heard at 7:30 p.m.
A Public Hearing to consider a recommendation of the Planning Commission to
amend various provisions of the San Clemente Municipal Code to effectuate
revisions contemplated be the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element.
Staff Recommendation
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1740 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION
17.24.070 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT
FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1741 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION
17.56.100 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY
WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 139 REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 1742 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
SECTION 17.28.270 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE
GOVERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE
LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA (CEQA)
4. Introduce Ordinance No. 1743 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW REGARDING LOW BARRIER
NAVIGATION CENTERS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
5. Introduce Ordinance No. 1744 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING VARIOUS
PROVISIONS OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE
CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW REGARDING SUPPORTIVE AND
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT
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FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
6. Introduce Ordinance No. 1745 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING VARIOUS
PROVISIONS OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)
D HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 22-297, 212 ROSA
MILLS ACT CONTRACT, LOCATED AT 212 AVENIDA ROSA
Scheduled to be heard at 7:45 p.m.
A Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the
owners of a historic private single-family residence at 212 Avenida Rosa.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 22-45 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 22-297 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 212 AVENIDA ROSA
E. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 22-338, 217
ESPLANADE MILLS ACT CONTRACT, LOCATED AT 217 ESPLANADE
Scheduled to be heard at 7:45 p.m.
A Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the
owners of a historic private single-family residence at 217 Esplanade
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 22-46 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT 22-338 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 217 ESPLANADE.
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9. Unfinished Business
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1739 (SECOND READING) - PARKING RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS AND ALLEYS
Staff Recommendation
Adopt 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.
10. New Business
A. CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATING A DONATION TO THE FLYING
LEATHERNECKS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
(Agendized by Council at the November 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends that the City Council postpone consideration of allocating
General Funds for a donation through the regular budget process.
Alternatively, the City Council could consider:
1. Allocating a donation in an amount to be determined herewith from the
City Council contingency account to the Flying Leathernecks Historical
Foundation; or
2. Allocating a donation in an amount to be determined herewith from the
General Fund unassigned fund balance.
B ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 - OPEN MEETINGS AND VIRTUAL COUNCIL
MEETING PARTICIPATION
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated December 6, 2022 and on file
with the City Clerk and, if Council wishes to employ the "just cause" and
"emergency circumstances" platforms for virtual attendance, ask staff to return
with a work plan and appropriation for implementing the required two-way
audio-video public participation in Council meetings.
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11. 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.
12. Adjournment
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on December 13, 2022 at 4:00
p.m. for the purpose of conducting Closed Session. The next Regular Council Meeting
will be held on December 20, 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.
Items to be Considered at a Future Meeting
December 20, 2022 - Public Hearing to consider MCUP 22-197, Primo Foods Beer and Wine,
2801 S. El Camino Real.
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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,
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