City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · May 16, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, May 16, 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
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.
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.
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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 P.M.)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: 3
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)
Case Name: City of San Clemente v. Emergency Shelter Coalition, et al. Orange
County
Superior Court Case Number: 2020-01153535-CU-EI-CXC
BUSINESS MEETING (6:00 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Remi Shahriary, San Clemente Baha'i Community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. April Update on the Homeless Issue
B. Presentation of Proclamation - National Beach Safety Week
Presentation of Proclamation to Marine Safety Captain Mellott, Marine Safety
Officer Giugni and Ocean Lifeguard Supervisor Blanc-Hall, setting apart May
22-May 29, 2023 as National Beach Safety Week in San Clemente.
C. Presentation of Commendation - San Clemente Educational Foundation
Presentation of Commendation to Linda Verraster, representing the San
Clemente High School Educational Foundation, in recognition of their 25th
Anniversary.
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
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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. Staff Communications
7. 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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY
2, 2023.
(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
MAY 2, 2023.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
MARCH 28, 2023.
(2) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2023.
(3) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF APRIL 12, 2023.
(4) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF MARCH 29, 2023.
(5) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL
19, 2023.
(6) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 3,
2023.
(7) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL
20, 2023.
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C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
2841 THROUGH 2842 AND WARRANT NOS.
587884 THROUGH 588047 PAID ON
4-28-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,051,050.66
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $1,051,050.66
D. ORDINANCE 1750 (SECOND READING) - LOCAL VENDOR
PREFERENCE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 1750 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND REPLACING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.40, SECTION 3.40.030
RELATING TO A LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE.
E. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL
(AB) 882
Staff Recommendation
Determine whether to support AB 882 and provide direction to the Mayor
to execute the letter of support.
F. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL
(AB) 966
Staff Recommendation
Determine whether to support AB 966 and provide direction to the Mayor
to execute the letter of support.
G. CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL (SB) 337
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the Mayor to execute the letter of support, dated
May 16, 2023 and on file with the City Clerk.
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H. APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CONTINUED USE OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE PEDESTRIAN BEACH TRAIL AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS I (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR
15301) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-29, which would:
1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1
(Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract 23-20, a
License Agreement by and between the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) and the CIty of San Clemente allowing the City to continue
to use the OCTA right-of-way and maintain the Pedestrian Beach Trail.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-29 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR CONTINUED USE OF THE SAN CLEMENTE
PEDESTRIAN BEACH TRAIL AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR
15301) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.
I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-30, APPROVING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH ABOUND FOOD CARE FOR EMERGENCY MEAL
STORAGE
Staff Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-30 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ABOUND FOOD CARE.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C23-22, a
License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and Abound
Food Care, allowing for use of space in a material storage yard at the City's
Water Reclamation Plant located at 30 Avenida Pico to place and operate one
solar powered cold storage unit with solar panels.
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J. APPROVAL OF TRAINING - MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KNOBLOCK AND
COUNCILMEMBER CABRAL ATTENDANCE AT SMART COAST
CALIFORNIA’S 2ND ANNUAL POLICY SUMMIT
Staff Recommendation
Approve, and authorize the Mayor Pro Tempore Knoblock and Councilmember
Cabral to attend Smart Coast California's 2nd Annual Smart Coast Policy
Summit May 18-19, 2023.
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-31, AWARDING A MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY, INC. TO
PROVIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES DURING STREET
SWEEPING OPERATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR
SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 23-21, which would:
1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1
(Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award the Maintenance Agreement for Parking Enforcement during street
sweeping operations to Access Control Security, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C23-23, by
and between the City of San Clemente and Access Control Security, Inc.,
providing for parking enforcement during street sweeping operations, in an
amount not to exceed $182,016, for a three-year contract term with the option of
two one-year extensions for a potential total agreement term of five years.
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
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10. New Business
A. CONSIDERATION OF PROCEDURES TO APPOINT A COUNCILMEMBER TO
FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF FORMER COUNCILMEMBER GENE
JAMES (NOVEMBER 2024)
Staff Recommendation
1. Make nominations for applicants to be interviewed.
2. Schedule a Special meeting for Council interviews and appointment.
3. Determine to :
a. Use ranking sheets to rank each Candidate by number.
OR
b. Publicly deliberate and select an individual to fill the vacancy. The
affirmative vote of at least three City Councilmembers is required for
appointment.
B. 2023 TROLLEY UPDATE, LETTER TO ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA), AND CONSIDERATION OF
CONTINUATION OF THE GREEN LINE TROLLEY
(Agendized at the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting by Councilmember
Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Duncan and Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock.)
Staff Recommendation
1. Receive and file the Administrative Report dated May 16, 2023, and on file
with the City Clerk.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and send the Letter of Interest
provided in Attachment 1 of the Administrative Report to the Orange County
Transportation Authority.
3. Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding whether any further action
should be taken with respect to continuation of the Green Line Trolley.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE DESIGN OF 24 PICKLEBALL COURTS AT STEED
PARK AND OPTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY PICKLEBALL
COURTS
(Agendized at the April 4, 2023 City Council meeting by Mayor Duncan, with the
support of Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock.)
Staff Recommendation
City Council provide direction on the project going forward.
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D. PRIVATE SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
(Agendized at the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting by Councilmember Cabral,
with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock and Mayor Duncan.)
Private Security Subcommittee Recommendation:
The Private Security Subcommittee has prepared a recommendation for
consideration by the CIty Council. The recommended actions are provided in
Attachment 1 of the Administrative Report dated May 16, 2023 and on file with
the City Clerk.
E. PROJECT HOMEWARD BOUND
(Agendized at the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting by Councilmember
Enmeier, with the support of Mayor Duncan.)
Consideration of assigning the Human Affairs Committee to research the
benefits of working with Project Homeward Bound.
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. Future Agenda Items
13. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
C. Council Members
D. City Attorney
E. City Manager
14. Adjournment
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on May 23, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. for
the purpose of conducting the Budget Workshop. The meeting will take place in the
Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on June 6, 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
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Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
Items to be Considered at a Future Meeting
June 20, 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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