City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · February 18, 2025
Agenda
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session Mayor Knoblock
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
Councilmember Wu
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 (4:30 P.M.)
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Lead Pastor, Mark Ambrose, Pacific Coast Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. PierPride update and donation of bike racks
Presentation by Amber Gregg, representing PierPride, concerning an update on
PierPride events, achievements and presentation of donation towards the base
of the pier bike rack project.
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
raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions
posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.
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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
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER
8.26 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND DRINKS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
(Agendized by Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and
Councilmember Cabral at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1788 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.26 TO THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND DRINKS ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
10B. CONTRACT AWARD - WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES AND CONTENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND APPROVING A 10% PROJECT
CONTINGENCY
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-17, which would:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement and approve a Master Services
Agreement with Civic Plus, LLC. for the for the purchase, implementation,
training, and ongoing maintenance of the CivicPlus Website and Content
Management System including SeeClickFix CRM, AudioEye accessibility,
and CivicSend communication.
2. Approve, and authorize the City Manage to execute, Contract No. C25-09
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(Professional Services Agreement) and C25-12 (Master Services
Agreement), by and between the City of San Clemente and Civic Plus,
LLC., providing for the purchase, implementation, training, and ongoing
maintenance of the CivicPlus Website and Content Management System
including SeeClickFix CRM, AudioEye accessibility, and CivicSend
communication, in an amount not to exceed $168,280 for a three-year
term with three additional one-year options exercisable at the City
Manger's discretion.
3. Approve a 10% project contingency.
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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 4, 2025.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
JANUARY 23, 2025.
(2) ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 27, 2025.
(3) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF JANUARY 29, 2025.
(4) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 5, 2025.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3186 THROUGH 3195 AND WARRANT NOS.
602363 THROUGH 602526, PAID ON
2-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,812,619.07
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $3,812,619.07
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Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NO. 968 AND
AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 100630
THROUGH 100946, FOR THE PERIOD
1-20-25 THROUGH 2-2-25, PAID
ON 2-7-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $528,769.85
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $528,769.85
11D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
$1.8 MILLION GRANT AWARD FOR CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER
PILOT PROGRAM’S 2023 MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE MOBILITY PROJECT VOUCHER AGREEMENT AND
FINDING THE PROJECT STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-18, which will:
1. Find the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program statutorily
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
California Public Resources Code § 21080.25.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Mobility Project Voucher
Agreement (Agreement Number MP23W2A-16G).
3. Accept grant revenue from the CMO Program Administrator in the amount
of up to $1,800,000 for the San Clemente NEV Circulator Program for FY
2024/25 through 2029/30.
4. Direct staff to include the City total contribution of $534,000 to be included
within the General Fund Budget for the final operational year of shuttle
service within the FY2029 budget.
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11E. CONTRACT AWARD - COMPLETION OF GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND
POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY’S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM,
ACCEPTING RELATED GRANT FUNDING, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-19, which will:
..recommendation
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 EnGeo, Inc. to
conduct geotechnical analysis and policy development services.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-
10, by and between the City of San Clemente and EnGeo, Inc., providing
for geotechnical analysis and policy development services, in an amount
not to exceed $129,000.
4. Accept grant revenues in the amount of $129,000 to Account No. 001-000
-33446 (Coastal Grant Revenue).
5. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $129,000 to Account No. 001-
433-43695 (Professional Studies).
11F. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2025 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM,
APPROVAL OF A 10% PROJECT CONTINGENCY AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-20, which will:
..recommendation
1. Find the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325,
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325,
contract to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-
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11, by and between the City of San Clemente and L.C. Paving & Sealing,
Inc., providing for the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, in an
amount not to exceed $899,621, in a form substantially similar to Contract
No. C25-11 (Attachment 3).
4. Approve a 10% construction contingency of $89,962 for this project.
11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RESERVOIRS 5A AND 10 CHEMICAL LINES
IMPROVEMENT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-21, which will:
1. Accept the Reservoirs 5A and 10 Chemical Lines Improvement, CIP
Project No. 24404, from the contractor, Jennette Company, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record
the Notice of Completion for the Reservoirs 5A and 10 Chemical Lines
Improvement.
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.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for these
projects upon receipt of a warranty bond or bonds in a form acceptable to
the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total
construction cost.
11H. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PRIMA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL
(FACILITY NO. MO1) WALL STABILIZATION AT GRANDE VISTA
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-22, which will:
1. Accept Prima Deshecha Canada Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall
Stabilization at Grande Vista, CIP Project No. 15007, from the contractor,
BOSCO Constructors, Inc.
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute and record
the Notice of Completion for the completed Prima Deshecha Canada
Channel (Facility No. M01) Wall Stabilization at Grande Vista.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 30 days from the
recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the
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Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor,
BOSCO Constructors, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project
upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works
Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.
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 March 4, 2025.
Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at
5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle
Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
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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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