City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · January 17, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Duncan
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember James
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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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 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: City of San Clemente v. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor
Agency, et al.
Riverside Superior Court Consolidated Case No.: RIC 1800232
CA Court of Appeal Case No.: E078045 (Fourth Appellate District, Division 2)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)
(2)
Number of potential cases: 1
BUSINESS MEETING PART (6:00 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Russ Greiner, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. December Update on the Homeless Issue
B. Introduction of New Chief of San Clemente Police Services, Jay Christian
Introduction of Jay Christian, Chief of San Clemente Police Services.
C. Recognition of NCAA Women's Soccer National Champions
Recognition of Lauren Brzykcy, Madelyn Desiano, and Brianne Riley for their
University of California Los Angeles Women's NCAA National Championship
title.
2. 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. 10. 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.
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3. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
4. 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.
5. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
6. 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 ATTORNEY RESPONSE TO POINT OF ORDER DATED
DECEMBER 14, 2022.
City Attorney Recommendation
Recommend that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the point
of order decision from the meeting of December 6, 2022.
(2) APPROVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 20, 2022.
(3) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 21, 2022.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 22, 2022.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 21, 2022.
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C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2772 THROUGH 2777 AND WARRANT NOS.
585454 THROUGH 585678, PAID ON
12-23-22, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,272,268.67
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2778 THROUGH 2781 AND WARRANT NOS.
585679 THROUGH 585726, PAID ON
1-6-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,532,558.56
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $2,804,827.23
Payroll Register
Warrant Nos. 892 through 893
and Automatic Deposit Advises
83006 through 83277, for the period
12-12-22 through 12-30-22, paid
on 12-30-22, in the amount of………..……..….......………….…$ 435,915.76
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER………………………………….$ 435,915.76
D. ORDINANCE 1748 (SECOND READING) - AMENDING CHAPTER 16.50 AND
CHAPTER 17.86 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION
STANDARDS REGULATING URBAN LOT SPLIT AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Ordianance No. 1748 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.50 AND 17.86
AND AMENDING SECTION 17.52.020 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REGULATE URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS
UNDER SB9; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
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E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BEACH TRUNK SANITARY SEWER LINE
REHABILITATION
Staff Recommendation
1. Accept the Beach Trunk Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation, from the
contractor, Sancon Technologies, Inc., CIP Project No. 28206.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and
record the Notice of Completion for the Beach Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Line 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, Sancon Technology, Inc.
F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - LA PATA SEWER LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION
Staff Recommendation
1. Accept the La Pata Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation, from the
contractor, Jennette Company, Inc., CIP Project No. 20201.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and
record the Notice of Completion for the La Pata Sewer Lift Station
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, Jennette Company, Inc.
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G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
STORM DRAIN TRASH CAPTURE DEVICES FOR THE SAN
CLEMENTE PIER AND PICO CORRIDOR PROJECT AREA
Staff Recommendation
1. Accept the Purchase and Installation of Storm Drain Trash Capture
Devices for the San Clemente Pier and Pico Corridor Project Area,
from the contractor, G2 Construction, Inc., CIP Project No. 23805.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and
record the Notice of Completion for the Purchase and Installation of
Storm Drain Trash Capture Devices for the San Clemente Pier and
Pico Corridor Project Area.
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, G2 Construction, Inc.
H. GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FOR THE URBAN
COMMUNITY DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-01 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES URBAN
COMMUNITY DROUGHT RELIEF PROGRAM FOR THE RECYCLED
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
I. UPDATE ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH CR&R
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated January 17, 2023, and
on file with the City Clerk.
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J. CONTRACT AWARD - CALAFIA PUMP STATION FLOW METER AND
VAULT REPLACEMENT
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications for Calafia Pump Station Flow
Meter and Vault Replacement, Project No. 24401.
2. Approve and authorize the Utilities Director to execute, Contract No.
C23-01, by and between the City of San Clemente and Vicon
Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $79,500 for Calafia Pump Station
Flow Meter and Vault Replacement.
3. Approve a budget transfer of $80,000 from Account #052-466-43470-
000-21403 to Account #052-466-43420-000-24401.
K. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No.
3 to Contract No. C19-82, by and between the City of San Clemente
and Geosyntec Consultants, providing for Water Quality Management
Plan Program Assessment and Implementation services. This
contract amendment increases the contract amount from $174,444 to
$214,444 (an increase of $40,000).
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve a future amendment to
complete plan checks for projects under review at the expiration of the
contract amendment limit of $40,000 for an additional $15,000.
L. CONTRACT AWARD - CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
STUDY FOR FULL-TIME CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE EMPLOYEES
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No.
C23-02, by and between the City of San Clemente and Ewing Consulting,
providing for a classification and compensation study for full-time City of
San Clemente employees, in the amount of $79,600.
Alternatives
The Council could direct staff to execute a contract with a different
consulting firm and appropriate additional funds from the unassigned fund
balance into Account No. 001-171-43690.
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7. 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. ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING THE MITIGATION FEE ACT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 - CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Public Hearing to consider the City of San Clemente's Annual Report for Fiscal
Year 2022 on Mitigation Fees.
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file the Annual Report concerning the Mitigation Fee Act for Fiscal
Year 2021-22 and on file with the City Clerk.
B. CONLEY HEARING ON APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT E22-0112
Public Hearing to consider a resident initiated appeal of the Public Works
Director's revocation of Administrative Encroachment Permit E22-0112
("Permit") for the Conley Residential Landscape Improvements located in the
street right of way of Via Manzana and Paseo Activo.
Staff Recommendation
Affirm the decision and revoke Administrative Encroachment Permit E22-0112.
8. Unfinished Business
A. CONSIDERATION OF PILOT “GREEN LINE” TROLLEY ROUTE
Staff Recommendation
1. Establish the operating timeframe of March 11 through May 21, 2023 on
Saturdays and Sundays for the pilot “Green Line” Trolley.
2. Direct staff to pursue the inland route or the southern route for the pilot
“Green Line” Trolley.
3. Direct city staff to collaborate with LAZ to establish the precise curb locations
and signage for the temporary pilot route.
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9. New Business
A. APPOINTMENT OF ANDY HALL AS CITY MANAGER
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve, and authorize the Mayor to
execute, City Manager Employment Agreement (Contract No. C23-03), by and
between the City of San Clemente and Andy Hall, and authorize acceleration of
the agreement's commencement date if that should become possible.
B. RECONSIDERATION OF THE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DESIGN OF
RICHARD T. STEED MEMORIAL SPORTS PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS
(Agendized at the December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting by Council.)
Staff Recommendation
1. Direct staff to prioritize the construction of at least four pickleball courts and
necessary associated amenities as outlined in the proposed Richard T.
Steed Park Master Plan pickleball facility design.
2. Incorporate opportunities for optimizing the use of available funding sources
and future phased construction.
3. 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 engineering design services for the Richard T.
Steed Memorial Park pickleball courts, in the amount of $404,550.
C. INITIATION OF ZONING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16.50
(STATE-MANDATED SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.86
(STATE-MANDATED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO 1) ADD LANGUAGE FOR NON-CONFORMING
URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AND DISCRETIONARY
APPROVAL, 2) REVISE LANGUAGE FOR VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES, 3) REVISE ALLEY SETBACK AREA STANDARDS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9
Staff Recommendation
Initiate Zoning Amendment to Chapter 16.50 (State-Mandated Subdivisions) and
Chapter 17.86 (State-Mandated Residential Projects) of the San Clemente
Municipal Code to:
1. Add language for non-conforming urban lot splits and two-unit projects
and discretionary approval.
2. Revise language for very high fire hazard severity zones.
3. Revise alley setback area standards, in accordance with California
Senate Bill 9.
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10. 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.
11. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
B. City Manager
Public Permit Counter Walk-In Hours Update
C. City Attorney
D. Council Members
(1) UPDATE TO COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO REGIONAL COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS AND CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
Staff Recommendation
1. Update Councilmember appointments to various regional committees,
commissions and boards.
2. Determine whether or not to establish a citizen’s subcommittee to
further analyze the feasibility of an amphitheater. If it is determined to
establish a citizen’s subcommittee, each Councilmember will appoint a
citizen, and notify the City Clerk of that appointment.
3. Update Councilmember appointments to various City Council
subcommittees.
E. Council Subcommittee Updates
12. Adjournment
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on February 7, 2023.
Closed Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at
6:00 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
February 7, 2023: Primo Foods Public Hearing
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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. Closed Session items are considered at 5:00 p.m. and the
Business Meeting will commence 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.
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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