City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · April 18, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, April 18, 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
AUTHORITY: GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), (d)(1)
Number of Cases: 2
CASE NAME: Laura Ferguson v. City of San Clemente, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01221022-CU-WM-CJC
CASE NAME: American Medical Response West v. Cal. Dept. of Health Care Services,
et al.
Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2021-80003757
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
AUTHORITY: GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), (d)(2)
Number of Cases: 2
US Navy CERCLA claim - arising out of operation of a skeet shooting range and
alleged lead contamination on federal property.
Pickleball Court Nuisance Claim - claims of private and public nuisance, failure to
notice, CEQA violation and injunction arising out of pickleball courts at San Gorgonio
Park.
BUSINESS MEETING (6:00 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Pastor Mike Fanning, Heritage Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Commendation - San Clemente Historical Society 50th
Anniversary
Presentation of Commendation to Larry Culbertson, President and Katie Potts,
Vice President, of the San Clemente Historical Society, in honor of their 50th
Anniversary.
B. Presentation of Proclamation - San Clemente Elks Club - Youth Week
Presentation of Proclamation to San Clemente Elks Club, proclaiming May 1-7,
as Youth Week.
C. March Update on the Homeless Issue
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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.
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) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
APRIL 4, 2023.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF MARCH 15, 2023.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH
22, 2023.
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C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2818 THROUGH 2823 AND WARRANT NOS.
587154 THROUGH 587285, PAID ON
3-24-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,307,757.39
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2824 THROUGH 2825 AND WARRANT NOS.
587286 THROUGH 587413, PAID ON
3-31-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,165,743.86
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2826 THROUGH 2832 AND WARRANT NOS.
587414 THROUGH 587570, PAID ON
4-7-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,068,362.11
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $5,541,863.36
Payroll Register
WARRANT NO. 900, AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT
ADVISES 84611 THROUGH 84886, FOR
THE PERIOD 3-6-23 THROUGH 3-19-23, PAID
ON 3-24-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,144.22
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 84887
THROUGH 85175, FOR THE PERIOD
3-20-23 THROUGH 4-2-23, PAID
ON 4-7-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $461,618.92
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $903,763.14
D. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - HOUSING ELEMENT REZONING PROGRAM
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. AC-1099, by and between the City of San Clemente and Precision
Civil Engineering, providing for the Housing Element Rezoning Program. This
amendment increases the contract amount from $50,000 to $122,900 (an
increase of $72,900).
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E. GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION - CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT TO UPDATE THE 2006 HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-18 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT TO UPDATE THE 2006 HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY BY
CONDUCTING A FIELD SURVEY OF PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED HISTORIC
PROPERTIES AND UPDATING THEIR ASSOCIATED DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) FORMS.
F. GROUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to initiate participation in the Public
Providers Ground Emergency Medical Transport Intergovernmental Transfer
Program.
G. FINAL PARCEL MAP 2020-121, 411 AVENIDA VICTORIA, DUPLEX
CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
Staff Recommendation
1. Accept on behalf of the City of San Clemente, the water rights as dedicated.
2. Approve the Final Parcel Map 2020-121 as it conforms to the requirements
set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and the previously approved Tentative
Parcel Map.
3. Authorize, and direct the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the
Final Parcel Map.
4. Authorize, and direct the City Clerk to execute and submit the Final Parcel
Map for recordation with the County of Orange Recorder’s Office.
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H. GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION AND 20% MATCH FOR THE PICO AND
SAN CLEMENTE OUTLETS CORRIDOR RUNOFF TREATMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-19 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 1
GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR THE PICO AND SAN CLEMENTE OUTLETS
CORRIDOR RUNOFF TREATMENT PROJECT.
I. RESCIND WATER SHORTAGE LEVEL 2 WATER ALERT, RESOLUTION NO.
22-27
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-20 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING WATER
SHORTAGE LEVEL 2 WATER ALERT, RESOLUTION NO. 22-27.
J. APPROVAL OF TRABUCO CANYON WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
WITHDRAWAL AND CONTINUED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH
ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA)
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve, and authorize the Utilities Director to execute, Contract No. C23-17,
A Continued Services Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente
and South Orange County Wastewater Authority, authorizing the Trabuco
Canyon Water District withdrawl and the Continued Services Agreement with
South Orange County Wastewater Authority.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-21 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TRABUCO CANYON WATER DISTRICT (TCWD) WITHDRAWAL AND
CONTINUED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY.
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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.
None.
8. Unfinished Business
None.
9. New Business
A. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION ON THE NORTH BEACH
PLACEMAKING PLAN
(Agendized by Council at the March 27, 2023 Special City Council meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
1 Provide specific direction to the City Manager on next steps including, which
sections of the plan should be included in the final Placemaking Plan, if any
of the sections should be implemented immediately, and direction to provide
an action plan with anticipated timelines that include the appropriate financial
approvals necessary to implement the plan.
2. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated April 18, 2023, and on file
with the City Clerk.
B CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
MODIFICATIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2023
(Agendized at the April 4, 2023 City Council meeting by Councilmember Cabral,
with the support of Council.)
Staff Recommendation
1. Determine whether or not to cancel or reschedule the Regular City Council
meeting of September 19, 2023.
2. Cancel the City Council meeting of November 21, 2023.
3. Determine whether or not to cancel or reschedule the Regular City Council
meeting of December 19, 2023.
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C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING ENHANCED
FEATURES FOR 911 DISPATCH CENTER
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file the Administrative Report dated April 18, 2023, and on file with
the City Clerk.
D. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1078
(Agendized at the March 21, 2023 City Council meeting by Mayor Pro Tem
Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember
James.)
Staff Recommendation
Determine whether to adopt Resolution No. 23-17 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING AB 1078 (COREY JACKSON 2023).
E. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-16 TO REPEAL IN FULL AND
REPLACE WITH A NEW CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURE 1201-8
LEGISLATIVE BODY REIMBURSEMENT
(Agendized at the March 21, 2023 City Council meeting by Councilmember
James, with the support of Mayor Duncan and Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock.)
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-16 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING POLICY AND
PROCEDURE 1201-8 LEGISLATIVE BODY REIMBURSEMENT AND
ADOPTING A NEW POLICY AND PROCEDURE 1201-8 LEGISLATIVE BODY
REIMBURSEMENT.
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. Future Agenda Items
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12. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
(1) SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT
INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
Staff Recommendation
1. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to fill 14 vacancies on the
Planning Commission, Golf Course Committee, Beaches, Parks and
Recreation Commission, Human Affairs Committee, and Investment
Advisory Committee. All positions are for two-year terms to expire
June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to fill 1 vacancy on the
Investment Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30,
2024, to fill the position of Ryan Bourque, who recently resigned.
3. Establish meeting date(s) in June 2023 to interview and appoint
individuals to fill the upcoming vacancies.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
C. Council Members
D. City Attorney
E. City Manager
13. Adjournment
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on May 2, 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
May 2, 2023: Public Hearing - Code Amendment - Local Vendor Preference
May 2, 2023: Army Corps of Engineers Presentation on Sand Replenishment
May 2, 2023: Richard T. Steed Memorial Park Master Plan Adoption
May 18, 2023: Commercial Vehicle Parking
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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 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.
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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