City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · November 19, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Cabral
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Duncan
Councilmember Knoblock
Councilmember Loeffler
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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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any
agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts),
franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than
$250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any
financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item since
January 1, 2023. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who
have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a City Council Member since January 1, 2023, are
required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the
amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in
writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.
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: Harbor View Estates Homeowners Association v. City of San
Clemente, Orange County Superior Court Case No .
30-2024-01371169-CU-WM-CXC
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Cases: 1
BUSINESS MEETING (6:00 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Assistant Pastor, Steve Pascoe, Calvary Chapel San Clemente
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
2. Council Member Reports
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. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items
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raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions
posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action
Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be
considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the
City Council.
6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
7. Staff Communications
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.
8A. CONTINUANCE OF NO ACTION ON CONDITIONAL PERMIT 1021 RELATED
TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 616 DEL DIOS, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBER 690-552-05
Continued Public Hearing to consider whether to make changes to or
revoke approved applications related to a telecommunications facility
located at 616 Del Dios, including a Conditional Permit issued by the
County of Orange in 1962 (as thereafter modified and approved by the
City), Voluntary Compliance Agreement between American Tower
Corporation and the City dated on or about July 6, 2023, and Wireless
Communications Facilities Application Screening Form WMS 23-231 filed
by Dish Wireless, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, and may
consider initiating litigation related to the same. The City Council will also
consider whether any action that it takes that qualifies as a project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, including, but not
limited to, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302,
15303, 15304, 15305 and 15321.
Staff Recommendation
Continue the public hearing indefinitely and extend the abeyance of the
revocation of Conditional Permit 1021 indefinitely.
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8B. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
ZONING AMENDMENT ZA24-193 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.26 OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING SECTION
17.32.030 RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.36.020
COMMERCIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION 17.40.030 MIXED-USE
ZONE USES, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.56.090 HOUSING OVERLAY TO
ADD CERTAIN SITES PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING
ELEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS AND
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE’S CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT; AND
FINDING THAT THE ZONING AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
THE COMMUNITY PLAN EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183,
15060(C) AND 15061(B)(3)
Public Hearing for the City Council to consider an Ordinance approving
Zoning Amendment ZA24-193 to Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Clemente
Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.26 Objective Design Standards for
Multi-Family Residential and Residential Mixed-Use Development,
amending Section 17.32.030 Residential Zone Uses, Amending Section
17.36.020 Commercial Zone Uses, Amending Section 17.40.030
Mixed-Use Zone Uses, and Amending Section 17.56.090 Housing
Overlay to add certain sites previously identified in the Housing Element,
in accordance with California housing laws and the City of San
Clemente’s certified Housing Element; and finding that the zoning
amendment is exempt from CEQA per the Community Plan exemption
pursuant to PRC Sec. 21083.3 and Guidelines Sections 15183, 15060(C)
and 15061(B)(3).
Staff Recommendation
1. Determine that the zoning amendment is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per the Community Plan exemption
pursuant to the Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21083.3 and CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15183, 15060(C) and 15061(B)(3).
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1784 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT ZA24-193 TO TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
CHAPTER 17.26 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT,
AMENDING SECTION 17.32.030 RESIDENTIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING
SECTION 17.36.020 COMMERCIAL ZONE USES, AMENDING SECTION
17.40.030 MIXED-USE ZONE USES, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.56.090
HOUSING OVERLAY TO ADD CERTAIN SITES PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED
IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
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HOUSING LAWS AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE’S CERTIFIED
HOUSING ELEMENT; AND FINDING THAT THE ZONING AMENDMENT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER THE COMMUNITY PLAN EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTIONS
15183, 15060(C) AND 15061(B)(3).
8C. PROPOSITION 218 HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE COST-OF-SERVICE STUDY, ADOPTING AND SETTING
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES, APPROVING AND AWARDING A
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT TO CR&R
INCORPORATED FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES, AND FINDING
THE CONTRACT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public Hearing to consider adopting revised rates for collection, handling,
and disposal of solid waste, including garbage, green waste, organics and
recycling within the City (collectively, "solid waste services'').
Staff Recommendation
Conduct the Proposition 218 Hearing, and if there is no majority protest,
adopt Resolution No. 24-167, which will:
1. Find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of
the state CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve and adopt the Cost-of-Service Study (Attachment 3).
3. Set and adopt the Solid Waste and Recycling Rates as proposed (Exhibit
A and Attachment A to Attachment 1).
4. If the rates are approved, award and authorize the City Manager to
execute, Contract No. C24-65, a Second Amended and Restated
Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and CR&R
Incorporated, providing for Solid Waste Handling Services (Attachment 2).
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8D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EXISTING DEL
MAR/DOWNTOWN AREA UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 02-01,
CANCELING DISTRICT 02-02 AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Public Hearing to consider the Del Mar Phase 1 and Phase 2
Underground Utility Districts No. 02-01 and 02-02 were established to
convert overhead utilities within the public right-of-way to underground
facilities within the area generally bounded by Avenida Cabrillo, Avenida
Del Mar, Avenida Granada, the Community Center and El Camino Real.
The utility undergrounding is being designed by and will be conducted by
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) under California Public Utilities
Commission Rule 20A. At the public hearing, the City Council will
consider removing several blocks from the district including Avenida
Granada, the alley and easement north-northwest of Avenida Del Mar,
and the alley east of Avenida Granada to address funding discrepancies
connected with undergrounding of existing utilities in the original district
area and allow the project to move forward. The City Council will also
consider whether and to what extent the cost of installation of potential
upgrades to customer service meter panels to accept underground
service should be included in the undergrounding project.
Staff Recommendation
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, 14
CCR Section 15302(d)) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Approve the amendment to reduce the Underground Utility District (UDD)
02-01 to the area as shown in Attachment 4.
3. Remove the Underground Utility District (UDD) 02-01 funding for
upgrading private utility panels unless additional savings can be found
during final construction.
4. Formally cancel the Underground Utility District (UDD) 02-02 for future
consideration of undergrounding of overhead utility in the Avenida
Granada utility easement.
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8E. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-169,
APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL,
IMPOUND, STORAGE OR RELEASE BY THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRAFFIC VIOLATOR APPREHENSION PROGRAM
(TVAP)
Public Hearing to consider amending the City’s Traffic Violator
Apprehension Program vehicle impound rates with an annual
adjustment.
Staff Recommendation
1. Open the public hearing, hear all public input and close the public hearing.
2. Following the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 24-169 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE
FEE FOR VEHICLE REMOVAL, IMPOUND, STORAGE OR RELEASE BY
THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRAFFIC
VIOLATOR APPREHENSION PROGRAM (TVAP) IN THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE.
3. Repeal Resolution No. 21-11.
8F. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FAILURE OF BROADMOOR SAN
CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO ENFORCE CERTAIN
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS)
Public Hearing to review the Covenants, Conditions and Restriction
(CC&R) violations and determine whether the City of San Clemente shall
assume enforcement duties as permitted under Article XII of the
Broadmoor Homeowners Association Covenants, Conditions and
Restriction (CC&Rs). Should the City take on enforcement
responsibilities, the reasonable costs incurred, including reasonable
attorney fees, may be assessed to the Homeowners Association,
potentially leading to a uniform assessment against each lot within
Broadmoor San Clemente.
Staff Recommendation
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony and comment, close the
public hearing.
2. Determine that the Broadmoor Community Association has failed to
enforce its covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) and has failed
to cure such non-performance and adopt Resolution No. 24-173 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
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CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE BROADMOOR SAN
CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HAS FAILED IN ITS
ENFORCEMENT DUTIES UNDER THE ASSOCIATION’S COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS AND FAILED TO CURE SUCH
FAILURE, AND ASSUMING AND ASSIGNING THE CITY’S
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE HEIGHT LIMITS FOR TREES ON
PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN 201 AND 327 CALLE DELICADA,
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED BETWEEN 201 AND 337 CALLE FELICIDAD, SAN CLEMENTE,
CA 92672.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER, AND
INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF ORDINANCES MAKING THE CITY
TREASURER AND CITY CLERK POSITIONS APPOINTED BY THE CITY
MANAGER
Staff Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution 24-170 appointing Laura Campagnolo to the office of City
Clerk in accordance to Chapter 2.10 of the Municipal Code of the City of San
Clemente.
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1783 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE TO MODIFY SECTIONS 2.10.010 AND
2.08.090, VESTING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT
THE CITY CLERK, and direct the City Manager to make such future
appointments going forward.
3. Adopt Resolution 24-171 appointing Charlie Smith to the office of City
Treasurer in accordance to Chapter 2.14 of the Municipal Code of the City of
San Clemente.
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10B. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 8.48.070, 8.48.090, 12.34.020 AND 12.34.040
RELATED TO AMPLIFIED SOUND AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, AND
FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1785 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 8.48.070, 8.48.090,
12.34.020 AND 12.34.040 RELATING TO REQUIRING A SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT TO ALLOW AMPLIFIED SOUND IN PUBLIC SPACES AND MAKING
RELATED MINOR CODE CLARIFICATIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENT
PERMITS AND NOISE REQUIREMENTS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
10C. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A PUMP TRACK AT RICHARD T. STEED MEMORIAL PARK, AMENDING
THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND OPTIONS FOR
PROJECT SCOPE, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
1. City Council to provide direction to staff concerning the size and development
of a pump track at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-172, which will:
a. Accept a donation of $200,000 from Shimano Inc., a donation of
$100,000 from the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks &
Recreation Foundation, and a donation of $20,000 from the Orange
County Mountain Bike Association to revenue Account No. 031-000-
36790.
b. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
66, a Funding Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente,
Shimano Inc., the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation
Foundation, and Orange County Mountain Bike Association, that provides
for Shimano's signature blue stripe to be painted along the edge of the
asphalt track, permission for Shimano to feature the project as part of its
community engagement marketing series, and recognition of Shimano,
Orange County Mountain Bike Association and the Friends of San
Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation with a plaque at the site.
c. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
to include a project for the design and construction of a pump track
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recreation facility at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park at 18,000 square
feet.
d. Determine that the project is consistent with the Steed Park Master Plan
and is consistent with the environmental findings established in the
IS/MND previously certified by the City Council.
e. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from the Parks
Acquisition Fund and $200,000 from CIP Project No. 15108, “Vista
Hermosa Sports Park (VHSP) Meadows Development”, to Account No.
031-862-45300-000 (Parks Acquisition & Development) for the Richard T.
Steed Memorial Park Pump Track.
f. Direct staff to pursue additional funding sources through the Land and
Water Conservation Fund for its next immediate funding cycle beginning
in 2025.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A THREE-YEAR
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR
EXTENSIONS TO GREAT SCOTT TREE SERVICE, INC., AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-174, which will:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14
CCR 15301), Section 15301 of the state CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement, with two optional
one-year renewals exercisable under the City Manager's discretion, to
Great Scott Tree Service, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
67, by and between the City of San Clemente and Great Scott Tree
Service, Inc., providing for tree trimming services, in the amount of
$310,619 for year one, $319,937.57 for year two and $329,535.70 for year
three with up to an annual $60,000 per year supplement for emergency
services.
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10E. CONSIDERATION OF REVISING POLICY AND PROCEDURE 1201-8
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE BODY REIMBURSEMENT
Staff Recommendation
Repeal Policy and Procedure 1208-1 Legislative Body Reimbursement (dated
April 18, 2023) and adopt a new Policy and Procedure 1201-8 Legislative Body
Reimbursement.
10F. ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 AND
EARLY 2026 AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION
MODIFYING THE START TIME OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Staff Recommendation
1. Cancel the City Council meetings of July 1, 2025 and July 15, 2025 as a
regular legislative break.
2. Reschedule the January 21, 2025 City Council meeting to January 14,
2025.
3. Cancel the December 2, 2025 and December 16, 2025 City Council
meetings and hold one meeting on December 9, 2025 to allow for the
Mayor to serve a full year and participate in the City tree lighting ceremony
in 2025.
4. Cancel the City Council meeting of January 6, 2026.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 24-175 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-48.
11. 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 or Staff requests removal of
an item for separate discussion and action.
A. City Council Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2024.
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B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OF AUGUST 5, 2024.
(2) BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2024.
(3) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 2, 2024.
(5) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
OCTOBER 17, 2024.
(6) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF OCTOBER 23, 2024.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3124 THROUGH 3129 AND WARRANT NOS.
599788 THROUGH 599920, PAID ON
10-4-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,704,844.30
(2) APPROVE HANDWRITE NOS. 600096 THROUGH
600097, AND WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3130 THROUGH 3131 AND WARRANT NOS.
599921 THROUGH 600095, PAID ON
10-11-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,927,779.27
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3132 THROUGH 3136 AND WARRANT NOS.
600098 THROUGH 600309, PAID ON
10-18-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,747,973.56
(4) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
600310 THROUGH 600536, PAID ON
10-25-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,784,011.75
(5) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3137 THROUGH 3142 AND WARRANT NOS.
600537 THROUGH 600639, PAID ON
11-1-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,359.93
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(6) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3143 THROUGH 3144 AND WARRANT NOS.
600640 THROUGH 600822, PAID ON
11-8-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,482,887.46
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $17,167,856.27
Payroll Register
WARRANT NOS. 953 THROUGH 954, AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 97738
THROUGH 98078, FOR THE PERIOD
9-16-24 THROUGH 9-29-24, PAID
ON 10-4-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $519,285.96
WARRANT NOS. 955 THROUGH 956, AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 98079
THROUGH 98411, FOR THE PERIOD
9-30-24 THROUGH 10-13-24, PAID
ON 10-18-24, IN THE AMOUNT OF $523,053.60
WARRANT NO. 957, AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 98412 THROUGH
98736, FOR THE PERIOD 10-14-24
THROUGH 10-27-24, PAID ON 11-1-24,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $522,227.75
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $1,564,567.31
11D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PARKING MODIFICATIONS TO CREATE
DESIGNATED PASSENGER AND SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONES FOR LAS
PALMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-176, which will:
1. Find 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.
2. Approve the parking modifications as illustrated in Attachment 2 as follows:
a. Convert the current temporary passenger loading zone into a permanent
one on the south side of Avenida Aragon up to 134 feet in length.
b. Convert the current 130-ft 1-hour parking zone into a school bus loading
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zone marked by yellow curb on the west side of Calle Puente.
11E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT, THAT INCLUDES AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDSHIP SHELTER INC, AN ANNUAL MONITORING
FEE, AND ZONING CONCESSIONS AND WAIVERS PURSUANT TO STATE
DENSITY BONUS LAW, AND TO DETERMINE THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-177, which will:
1. Determine that the affordable housing project and agreement are exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under California
Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.50 and direct staff to file a
notice of exemption.
2. Approve the Project, including the three concessions/waivers requested
under the State Density Bonus Law.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
68, the Affordable Housing Agreement, by and between the City of San
Clemente and Friendship Shelter Inc., included as Exhibit A of Resolution
No. 24-177.
11F. 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, 2024
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-178 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
RECEIVING THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2006-1 LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-179 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE.
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11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
STATUS FOR THE SPRING PRIMARY SEASON SPORTS
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission and Staff Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-180 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
RECREATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PARTNERSHIP STATUS TO SAN
CLEMENTE LITTLE LEAGUE AND SAN CLEMENTE GIRLS SOFTBALL.
2. Approve, and authorize the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director to
execute, Contract No. C24-69, Recreation Sports Partnership Agreement, by
and between the City of San Clemente and San Clemente Little League, Tier
I Sports Partnership Status, for a three-year term.
3. Approve, and authorize the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director to
execute, Contract No. C24-70, Recreation Sports Partnership Agreement, by
and between the City of San Clemente and San Clemente Girls Softball, Tier
I Sports Partnership Status, for a three-year term.
11I. CONTRACT AWARD - LIFEGUARD TOWERS REPLACEMENT (2024), AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-181, which will:
1. Find the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2024), CIP Project No. 22104,
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section15302.
2. Award the Lifeguard Towers Replacement (2024), CIP Project No. 22104,
construction contract to Pantheon Diversified, Inc. as the lowest
responsible and responsive bidder.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
71, by and between the City of San Clemente and Pantheon Diversified,
Inc., providing for Lifeguard Towers Replacement, in the amount of
$115,000, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C24-71
(Attachment 2).
4. Approve a 15% project contingency of $17,250.
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11J. CONTRACT AWARD - COMPLETION OF A PARKING AND
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AND POLICY
DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, ACCEPTING
RELATED GRANT FUNDING, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT STATUTORILY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-182, which will:
1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning
Studies) and 15378 (No Potential for Impact) of the state CEQA
Guidelines.
2. Award a professional consulting services agreement to Chen Ryan
Associates, Inc., to conduct a parking and transportation demand
management analysis for the downtown, North Beach, Pier Bowl, and
other coastal areas.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
72, by and between the City of San Clemente and Chen Ryan Associates,
Inc., providing for a parking and transportation demand management
analysis for the downtown, North Beach, Pier Bowl, and other coastal
areas, in an in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
4. Accept grant revenues in the amount of $250,000 to Account No. 001-000
-33446 (Coastal Grant Revenue).
5. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Account No. 001-
433-43695 (Professional Studies).
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11K. CONTRACT AWARD - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE AVENIDA MONTALVO CANYON AND TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS HABITAT RESTORATION, AND APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-183, which will:
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $30,000 from the
Local Drainage Facilities Fund into Account No. 033-832-45300-000-
16004.
2. Award a Professional Services Agreement to SWCA Environmental
Consultants for monitoring and inspection services for the Avenida
Montalvo Canyon and Trail Improvements Habitat Restoration, CIP
Project No. 16004.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-
73, by and between the City of San Clemente and SWCA Environmental
Consultants, providing for monitoring and inspection services for the
Avenida Montalvo Canyon and Trail Improvements Habitat Restoration, in
an amount not to exceed $89,828.
11L. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS - AS NEEDED BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
SERVICES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No, 24-184, which will:
1. Approve the first amendment to the Professional Consulting Services
Agreement with VCA Consultants, Inc. for Building Plan Review Services
in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
2. Approve the first amendment to the Professional Consulting Services
Agreement with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. for Building Plan
Review Services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
3. Approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $130,000 to
Account No. 001-421-43890-000-0000 and accept additional building
revenues of $130,000 to Account No. 001-000-32210-000-00000.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C24-03, by and between the City of San Clemente and with
VCA Consultants, Inc., providing for Building Plan Review Services, in an
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amount not to exceed $150,000.
5. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C24-02, by and between the City of San Clemente and with
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc., providing for Building Plan Review
Services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
11M. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE SAN CLEMENTE LAND OUTFALL
(PC 10) ASSET TRANSFER AND DISSOLUTION AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-185, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. 24-74,
San Clemente Land Outfall (PC 10) Asset Transfer and Dissolution
Agreement.
11N. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING FIVE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (SOCWA) REORGANIZATION AGREEMENTS
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-186, which will:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Joint Powers Agreement, Asset and
Capacity Transfer Agreement (Agreement No. 1)(C24-75).
2. Moulton Niguel Water District - South Orange County Wastewater
Authority Withdrawal Agreement (Agreement No. 4)(C24-76).
3. Assignment and Assumption Agreement (PC 5, Agreement No. 6)(C24-
77).
4. Transfer Price Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (C24-78).
5. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreements.
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11O. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-187 AUTHORIZING AN
EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF DELL SERVERS FROM SIDEPATH, INC. IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $72,175
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-187, which will:
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C24-79, by
and between the City of San Clemente and Sidepath, Inc., providing for the
purchase of the Dell Servers under substantially the same terms and conditions
of NASPO Contract No. 23026 and California State Participating Addendum No.
7-23-70-55-01, in an amount not to exceed $72,175, which includes four Dell
servers and three years of maintenance and support.
11P. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS BY THE SEA STORM
DRAIN REPAIR
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-188, which will:
1. Accept San Clemente Villas by the Sea Storm Drain Repair, Project No.
26001, from the contractor, GCI Construction, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record
the Notice of Completion for the completed San Clemente Villas by the
Sea Storm Drain Repair.
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,
GCI Construction, Inc.
11Q. CONSIDERATION OF RETURNING AN OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX TO VILLA SAN CLEMENTE, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$87,359
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 24-189 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
RETURN OF OVERPAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES TO VILLA
SAN CLEMENTE, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,359.
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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. Under the
Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public
comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request
clarification or refer the item to staff.
13. Future Agenda Items
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
C. City Attorney
D. City Manager
15. Adjournment
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on December 10,
2024. 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.
Note: The City Council meeting of December 3, 2024 was previously rescheduled to
December 10, 2024.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS TO COUNCIL
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items, it is strongly recommended that such materials be submitted to the City Clerk by noon the date preceding
the Council meeting.
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records retention schedule.
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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
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request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (949) 361-8200. Notification 48 hours prior to
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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
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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
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