City Council
Regular MeetingSan Clemente, CA · August 19, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:30 PM 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Regular Meeting Minutes www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting) Mayor Knoblock
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting (Regular Meeting) Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Loeffler
Councilmember Wu
These minutes reflect the order in which items appeared on the meeting agenda and do not
necessarily reflect the order in which items were actually considered.
A Special and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente City Council was called to order by
Mayor Knoblock on August 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the San Clemente City Council
Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
PRESENT: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Hall, City Manager; Elizabeth Mitchell, City Attorney;
Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk; Megan Jimenez, Deputy City
Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, to recess to
Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opiate Litigation
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Closed Session concluded at 5:11 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
The Business Meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m. with all City Councilmembers
present.
INVOCATION
Ordained Elder, Ryan Canty, San Clemente Presbyterian Church, gave the
invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Humanitarian Award - McPhinneaus Holmes-Shelby
The City Council presented the Humanitarian Award to McPhinneaus
Holmes-Shelby in recognition of demonstrating exceptional commitment in the
areas of academics, community involvement, volunteering, school involvement
and philanthropic activities.
B. Presentation of City Tile to Johanne Thordahl, Retiring Human Resources
Manager, Recognizing 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the City
The City Council and Chief Administrative Officer Brower presented a City Tile to
Johanne Thordahl, Human Resources Manager, in recognition of 28 years of
distinguished service to the City of San Clemente.
2. Council Member Reports
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Wu, CARRIED
3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Councilmember Loeffler voting NOE) to provide
Councilmember Reports following the Consent Calendar (Item 11 on this
agenda), please reference page 18 of these minutes for Councilmember
Reports.
AYE: Enmeier, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Cabral and Loeffler
3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Gary Headrick narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file
with the City Clerk.
Jerry Collamer narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file
with the City Clerk.
Ed Schuegel narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file
with the City Clerk.
Judy Jones narrated a PowerPoint presentation concerning the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). A hard copy of the presentation is on file
with the City Clerk.
Roger Gloss expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating
Station (SONGS); distributed "The Day We Lost Southern California", a book, he
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authored to the City Council. A hard copy of the book is on file with the City
Clerk.
Roger Johnson, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Warren Vidrine, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Donna Vidrine, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS); urged the City Council to take action to
address the community's safety concerns as it relates to SONGS.
Reva Buck commented on Broadmoor Homeowners Association 17 foot height
restriction for structures, trees and shrubs.
Paul Lefcourt, San Clemente, commented on Broadmoor Homeowners
Association 17 foot height restriction for structures, trees and shrubs.
Ron Rodarte, San Clemente, expressed concerns regarding San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station (SONGS); urged the City Council to request the California
Coastal Commission to take action relating to the storage canisters at SONGS.
Suzie Lantz, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, thanked the city and
community for supporting the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10,
2025.
Following Public Comments, Councilmember Cabral announced that the San
Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel will
hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on October 16, 2025 at the San Clemente Casino to
address community concerns regarding the storage canisters.
4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Cabral,
CARRIED 5-0, to waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action
None.
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6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney
City Attorney Mitchell provided the following Closed Session Report:
The City Council approved 5-0, a settlement agreement, to authorize and direct
the City Manager to opt into the settlement agreement and execute all necessary
documents to implement the action and when possible, allocate the City's
designated settlement funds to the County of Orange concerning:
Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Number of Cases: 1
Case Name: MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opiate Litigation
7. Staff Communications
None.
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. Unfinished Business
None.
10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1794
AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE 13.04.350 RELATING TO
CROSS-CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW PROTECTION (CCCPH) TO
COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S
NEWLY ADOPTED CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
AND CURRENT INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler,
CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1794
entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13.04.350 OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTION
AND BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
POLICY HANDBOOK AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10B. UPDATE REGARDING DOG ACCESS ON SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
BEACHES
Beaches Parks and Recreation Director Wylie narrated a PowerPoint
presentation entitled "Dog Access on San Clemente Municipal Beaches" and
responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the presentation is on file
with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "One-year pilot
program limited dog access". A hard copy of the presentation is on file with the
City Clerk.
Ken Poczekaj expressed concerns related to permitting dogs on San Clemente
beaches.
Robert Collacott spoke in opposition to the proposed pilot dog beach program.
Kathy Esfahani, San Clemente, spoke in opposition to specific locations for the
proposed pilot dog beach program; opined that all city beaches should permit
dogs if approved.
Donna Vidrine opined that a dog park is a higher community priority than the
proposed pilot dog beach program; opined that all city beaches should permit
dogs if approved.
Sara Martin commented on the proposed pilot dog beach program.
Motion by Councilmember Loeffler, second by Councilmember Wu, to direct staff
to develop a six-month pilot dog beach program which will become effective
upon completion of necessary California Environmental Quality Act procedures
and California Coastal Commission review and approval to permit dogs on the
beach at Linda Lane north of the Marine Safety Headquarters building and
continuing to Lifeguard Tower 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
Monday mornings through Friday mornings. Dogs will not be permitted on
municipal beaches after 8:00 a.m. on Friday or anytime during the weekend.
Dogs that are on the designated municipal beach must be on a leash no longer
than six feet, licensed with the Coastal Animal Services Authority, and owners
are required to clean up after their dogs.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier proposed a friendly amendment
to the motion to move the location from Linda Lane to south T-Street location as
proposed by staff which was accepted by Councilmember Loeffler.
Councilmember Wu withdrew his second on the motion. Mayor Knoblock
seconded the motion with the location change as proposed by Mayor Pro Tem
Enmeier.
Councilmember Cabral proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to require
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new signage for the pilot program to inform the community of the rules and
designate the boundaries of the beach where dogs would be permitted.
Additionally, Councilmember Wu proposed a friendly amendment to the motion
that biodegradable waste bags be provided at the designated location.
All of the friendly amendments were accepted by both Councilmember Loeffler
who made the original motion and Mayor Knoblock who seconded the motion.
The motion that was considered is as follows:
Councilmember Loeffler, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to direct
staff to develop a six-month pilot dog beach program which will become effective
upon completion of necessary California Environmental Quality Act procedures
and California Coastal Commission review and approval to permit dogs on the
beach at south T-Street beach as proposed by staff from 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. and
after 6:00 p.m. Monday mornings through Thursday and Friday mornings until
8:00 a.m. Dogs will not be permitted on municipal beaches after 8:00 a.m. on
Friday or anytime during the weekend. Dogs that are on the designated
municipal beach must be on a leash no longer than six feet, licensed with the
Coastal Animal Services Authority, and owners are required to clean up after
their dogs. Signage will be placed at the designated location informing the public
of the rules and boundaries of the permitted dog area and biodegradable waste
bags will be provided at the site.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF USA SURFING
BEING DESIGNATED AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR SURFING FOR THE
2028 OLYMPIC GAMES
Candice Appleby, San Clemente, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Becky Fleischauer spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-114 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF USA SURFING TO BE SELECTED AS
THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE U.S. SURF TEAM FOR THE 2028
OLYMPICS AND FUTURE EVENTS.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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MEETING RECESS
The City Council recessed the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
with all City Councilmembers present.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS AND
APPROVING DISPOSITION OF RETIRED FLEET EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES,
IMPLEMENTING AN IN-HOUSE VEHICLE AUCTION PROGRAM FOR
SELECT VEHICLES, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
AUCTION SERVICES TO JJ KANE ASSOCIATES, INC.
Chief Administrative Officer Brower reviewed the contents of the Administrative
Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler,
CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 25-115 with modifications to the
resolution as follows:
1. Strike Section 2 from the resolution.
2. Modify Section 6 (which on the executed resolution will be Section 5 due to
the deletion of Section 2) to read as follows:
SECTION 6. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs staff to
dispose of the surplus property listed in Exhibit A pursuant to Policy No.
201-2-4 utilizing the services of JJ Kane Associates, Inc. and advertise the
auction on the City's website and social media pages.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
10E. WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM - UPDATE ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES,
AND PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S PILOT GOAT-GRAZING
PROJECT, AND EXPANSION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM,
INCLUDING A REQUEST TO AWARD A NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT TO E. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR WEED
ABATEMENT SERVICES, RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Community Development Director Atamian narrated a PowerPoint presentation
entitled "Wildfire Prevention Program - Update & Actions Item 10E - New
Business" and responded to City Council inquiries. A hard copy of the
presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Amanda Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding the proposed fire mitigation
measures as it relates to sensitive habitat and endangered species.
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Mike Kay spoke in support of the proposed fire mitigation measures.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-116 which will appropriate $100,000 in Account
No. 001-452-43890, to extend the Pilot Goat-Grazing Project until March 31,
2026, and direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to
establish a contract for goat grazing services, and determine that the project
is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act under various provisions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to
the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application
of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor
and services, contributions from private property owners such as
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on
privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and
county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City
Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San
Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed
Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related
defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060,
for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 -
Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in
Account No. 001-452-43890.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier,
FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Cabral, Councilmember Loffler, and Mayor
Knoblock voting NOE) to:
1. Direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to establish a
contract for goat grazing services per acre.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to
the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application
of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor
and services, contributions from private property owners such as
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on
privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and
county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City
Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San
Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed
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Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related
defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060,
for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 -
Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in
Account No. 001-452-43890.
AYE: Enmeier and Wu
NOE: Cabral, Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock
The original motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember
Loeffler, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-116 which will appropriate $100,000 in Account
No. 001-452-43890, to extend the Pilot Goat-Grazing Project until March 31,
2026, and direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to
establish a contract for goat grazing services, and determine that the project
is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act under various provisions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to
the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application
of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of labor
and services, contributions from private property owners such as
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on
privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and
county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City
Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San
Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed
Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related
defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060,
for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 -
Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in
Account No. 001-452-43890.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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10F. CONSIDERATION OF JOINING SOUTH COUNTY BEACH COALITION
Alyssa Napuri, Orange County Supervisor Foley's Office, spoke on the proposed
South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in support of joining the South Orange County Beach
Coalition.
Mike Kay spoke in opposition of joining South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember Loeffler, to join
the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Knoblock,
FAILED 2-3 (Councilmember Loeffler, Councilmember Wu and Mayor Pro Tem
Enmeier voting NOE) to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition with the
condition that the member representing San Clemente is the co-chair of the
committee.
AYE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
The original motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Councilmember
Loeffler, CARRIED 3-2 (Councilmember Cabral and Mayor Knoblock voting
NOE), to join the South Orange County Beach Coalition.
AYE: Enmeier, Loeffler and Wu
NOE: Cabral and Mayor Knoblock
10G. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY REGARDING CITIZEN'S BALLOT
INITIATIVES AND IMPOSING A FILING FEE
Amanda Quintanilla commented on a citizen's proposed ballot initiative as it
relates to the discussion at the "Coffee Chat"; spoke in support of the proposed
changes.
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to
direct the City Clerk to notify the City Council when a Citizen's Ballot Initiative is
received and add the proposed initiative to the City's website in compliance with
the Brown Act.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11. Consent Calendar
The City Council removed Item 11J from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A. City Council Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
(1) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 1,
2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
C. Warrant Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
606202 THROUGH 606340, PAID ON
8-1-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,187,817.34
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3286 THROUGH 3293 AND WARRANT NOS.
606341 THROUGH 606435, PAID ON
8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,203,502.72
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $6,391,320.06
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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Payroll Register
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 983
THROUGH 984 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 105242
THROUGH 105627, FOR THE PERIOD
7-21-25 THROUGH 8-3-25, PAID
ON 8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $641,238.51
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $641,238.51
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11D. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF CITY
PROPERTIES EAST OF I-5
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-119, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for landscape maintenance of City properties
East of Interstate 5 (I-5), in an amount not to exceed $823,678, for a
one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11E. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-120, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-29, by and between the City of San Clemente and E.
Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for graffiti removal, in an amount not
to exceed $95,200, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11F. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - CITY TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-121, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-30, by and between the City of San Clemente and Real
Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., providing for Trail Maintenance, in an
amount not to exceed $155,000, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11G. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETSCAPES
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-122, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-33, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance of City streetscapes, in an
amount not to exceed $351,190, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided that it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27
budget.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11H. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF CITY
BUILDINGS AND EXTERIOR RESTROOMS AT CITY BEACHES AND PARKS
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-123, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Omni
Enterprise, Inc. dba Omniclean, providing for janitorial maintenance of City
buildings and exterior restrooms at City beaches and parks, in an amount not
to exceed $479,020, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided that it is within the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget .
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11I. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY BEACHES, ACCESSES
AND PIER
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No 25-124, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-32, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance services for City beaches,
accesses and pier, in an amount not to exceed $278,071, for a one-year
term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget .
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11K. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - FY 2025-26 POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND ONE
TRAILER AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-126, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C25-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
County of Orange, providing for FY 2025-26 police services, increasing the
contract amount from $22,690,270 to $22,720,058 (an increase of $37,788).
2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $37,788 from the
General Fund unassigned fund balance to Account No. 001-218-43625
(Police Contract Services).
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO LICENSE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND (APN 678-163-01) AS A
HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND
FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-127, which will:
1. Find the project exempt under California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to
Land) and 15269 (Emergency Projects).
2. Approve the two License Agreements with the Orange County Fire Authority
for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-40,
License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-41,
License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
11M. SECTION 115 TRUST POLICY REVISION
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to adopt the revised Section 115 Pension Investment Policy Number 202-3,
with the modifications recommended by the Investment Advisory Committee at
the Investment Advisory Committee meeting on July 28, 2025, with an effective
date of August 19, 2025.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (OCFCD) AND COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING
COSTS, OF THE SEGUNDA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL (OCFCD
FACILITY NO. M02), A REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY/CULVERT
UNDER CALLE DE LOS MOLINOS, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Councilmember Loeffler, CARRIED
5-0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 25-128, which will:
1. Find the project 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 No. C25-43, A
Maintenance Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Flood Control District and County of Orange, providing for
maintenance and operational responsibilities, including costs, of the Segunda
Deshecha Canada Channel (OCFCD Facility No. M02) Culvert under Calle
de Los Molinos.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Discussion
11J. CONTRACT AWARD - SAN CLEMENTE PIER ENTRANCE REDESIGN
PROJECT, PN 23102, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Amanda Quintanilla spoke in opposition to the proposed pier entrance redesign
project.
Mike Kay opined that the City should consider the centennial as a part of this
project.
Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier,
CARRIED 5-0, to refer this item to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation
Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
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12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Mike Kay opined that San Clemente should become a charter city.
2. Council Member Reports
The City Council took action to move City Council Reports to the end of the
meeting, please reference page 2 of these minutes for a summary of action.
Councilmember Cabral:
· Attended the Golf Course Committee meeting on August 7, 2025.
· Attended the Downtown Business Association meeting to discuss parking,
parking enforcement and upcoming Restaurant Week.
· Attended the Cal Cities OC Division Board Meeting to review upcoming State
legislation.
· Attended the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10, 2025 and
helped the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation with fundraising efforts.
· Attended a meeting with Mission Viejo Councilmembers concerning the
Olympics on August 12, 2025.
· Met with Bella Collina Golf Course stakeholders .
· Met with Save our Beaches San Clemente on August 14, 2025.
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
· Attended a Cotton’s Point Homeowners Association meeting.
· Attended a Cyprus Shores Homeowners Association meeting.
· Attended the final Beach Concert on August 14, 2025.
· Attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dark Magic Sushi on August 15,
2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier:
· Attended a walkthrough at the Miramar Project on August 6, 2025.
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
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· Attended the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival on August 10, 2025.
· Attended the Coastal Animal Services Authority meeting on August 11, 2025.
· Displayed a photo of “Tater Tot”, a rescue pug that is available for adoption
at Coastal Animal Services Authority. A hard copy of the photo is on file with
the City Clerk.
Councilmember Wu:
· Attended the San Onofre Parks Foundation Summer Speaker Series “Clams,
Kelp & Comebacks” on August 13, 2025.
· Attended the Arts and Culture Amphitheater Subcommittee meeting on
August 14, 2025.
· Attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Training on August
18, 2025.
Councilmember Loeffler:
· Attended the H.R. 218 Qualification.
· Attended the Del Mar Business Mixer on August 7, 2025.
· Attended the August Nights at the Ole Hanson Beach Club on August 7,
2025.
· Met with a resident concerning a public safety issue on August 8, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with the City Manager and City Attorney on August 18,
2025.
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and a
resident concerning a law enforcement issue.
· Police Services Chief Chevalier provided an update concerning an incident at
Max Berg Plaza Park.
Mayor Knoblock:
· Attended AB 1234 Ethics Training on August 18, 2025.
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· Attended a meeting with residents living adjacent to the Municipal Golf
Course concerning errant golf balls on August 8, 2025.
· Attended a meeting with Senator Schiff and his staff concerning fire
mitigation and sand replenishment.
13. Future Agenda Items
Reaffirming Resolution No. 21-31 related to the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station
Agendized by City Council consensus to consider reaffirming adopted Resolution
No. 21-31 in support of the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition.
Recognition of 2nd Battalion 4th Marines
Agendized by Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Councilmember
Loeffler and Mayor Knoblock to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Perry
representing the City's adopted Marine Corps Unit, the 2nd Battalion 4th
Marines.
Agenda Meeting Procedures
The City Council directed the City Clerk to place all meeting procedures for the
public to address the City Council at meetings be listed together on the agenda
at the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
14. Reports
A. Commissions and Committees
None.
B. Council Subcommittee Updates
None.
C. City Attorney
None.
D. City Manager
None.
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15. Adjournment
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, second by Mayor Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0,
to adjourn at 9:43 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on September 2,
2025. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m.The Business Meeting will
commence at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall Council
Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.
AYE: Cabral, Enmeier, Loeffler, Wu and Mayor Knoblock
NOE: None
_______________________________
Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
_______________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE 910 Calle Negocio
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2nd Floor
City Council San Clemente, California
Special and Regular Meeting Agenda www.san-clemente.org
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session (Special Meeting) 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
$500 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 $500 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 (Special Meeting 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: MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opiate Litigation
Proposed Opioid Settlement information can be found at
<https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/purdue-sacklers-settlements>
BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Ordained Elder, Ryan Canty, San Clemente Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Special Presentations
A. Presentation of Humanitarian Award - McPhinneaus Holmes-Shelby
Presentation of the Humanitarian Award to McPhinneaus Holmes-Shelby in
recognition of demonstrating exceptional commitment in the areas of academics,
community involvement, volunteering, school involvement and philanthropic
activities.
B. Presentation of City Tile to Johanne Thordahl, Retiring Human Resources
Manager, Recognizing 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the City
Presentation of City Tile to Johanne Thordahl, Human Resources Manager, in
recognition of 28 years of distinguished service to the City of San Clemente.
2. Council Member Reports
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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.
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.
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10. New Business
10A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1794
AMENDING SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE 13.04.350 RELATING TO
CROSS-CONNECTION AND BACKFLOW PROTECTION (CCCPH) TO
COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S
NEWLY ADOPTED CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
AND CURRENT INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1794 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13.04.350 OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTION AND
BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
POLICY HANDBOOK AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
10B. UPDATE REGARDING DOG ACCESS ON SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
BEACHES
(Agendized by Councilmember Loeffler, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and
Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier, at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
Review the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation for
a one-year pilot program allowing limited dog access on designated City
beaches, and, if the City Council desires to proceed with that program, direct
staff to initiate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, begin
coordination with the California Coastal Commission, and prepare a draft
Municipal Code amendment and proper CEQA documentation for City Council
consideration.
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10C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF USA SURFING
BEING DESIGNATED AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR SURFING FOR THE
2028 OLYMPIC GAMES
(Agendized by Mayor Knoblock, with the support of Councilmember Cabral and
Councilmember Loeffler, at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-114 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
APPLICATION OF USA SURFING TO BE SELECTED AS THE GOVERNING
BODY FOR THE U.S. SURF TEAM FOR THE 2028 OLYMPICS AND FUTURE
EVENTS.
10D. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS AND
APPROVING DISPOSITION OF RETIRED FLEET EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES,
IMPLEMENTING AN IN-HOUSE VEHICLE AUCTION PROGRAM FOR
SELECT VEHICLES, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
AUCTION SERVICES TO JJ KANE ASSOCIATES, INC.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-115, which will:
1. Authorize staff to develop a staff-managed municipal auction program
managed to promote resident participation and access to purchase surplus
vehicles.
2. Declare the vehicles and equipment listed on Attachment No. 1 - Exhibit A of
the Administrative Report dated August 19, 2025, and on file with the City
Clerk, as surplus.
3. Award a five-year contract to JJ Kane Associates, Inc. for Auction Services in
an amount not to exceed $75,000.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-38,
by and between the City of San Clemente and JJ Kane Associates, Inc.,
providing for Auction Services, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and
authorize the City Manager to exercise additional 1-year renewal options
based on performance.
5. Authorize the disposition of surplus property using a combination of City
staff-managed and third-party auction services pursuant to Policy No. 201-2-
4.
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10E. WILDFIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM - UPDATE ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES,
AND PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S PILOT GOAT-GRAZING
PROJECT, AND EXPANSION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM,
INCLUDING A REQUEST TO AWARD A NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT TO E. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR WEED
ABATEMENT SERVICES, RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
(Agendized by Councilmember Cabral, with the support of Mayor Knoblock and
Councilmember Loeffler, at the April 15, 2025 City Council meeting.)
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve Resolution No. 25-116 which will appropriate $100,000 in Account
No. 001-452-43890, to extend the Pilot Goat-Grazing Project until March 31,
2026, and direct City staff to initiate a Request for Proposals process to
establish a contract for goat grazing services, and determine that the project
is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act under various provisions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 25-117 which will confirm the City’s commitment to
the 25% match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application
of up to $2,137,500 anticipated to be covered by in-kind contributions of
labor and services, contributions from private property owners such as
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for the aspects of the project occurring on
privately-owned open space, volunteer labor, potentially other state and
county grant sources, and the City's General Fund.
3. Approve Resolution No. 25-118 which will approve, and authorize the City
Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-42, by and between the City of San
Clemente and E. Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for the Weed
Abatement Program, consisting of weed abatement and related
defensible-space clearance services, in an amount not to exceed $256,060,
for a five-year term, and appropriate an additional $96,060 to Program 452 -
Weed Abatement: $45,160 in Account No. 001-452-43470 and $50,900 in
Account No. 001-452-43890.
10F. CONSIDERATION OF JOINING SUPERVISOR FOLEY'S SOUTH COUNTY
BEACH COALITION COMMITTEE
(Agendized by Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier with the support of Councilmember
Loeffler, at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.)
10G. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY REGARDING CITIZEN'S BALLOT
INITIATIVES AND IMPOSING A FILING FEE
(Agendized by Councilmember Wu with the support of Mayor Knoblock, at the
August 5, 2025 City Council meeting.)
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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 SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2025.
B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Receive and file the following:
(1) GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY
1, 2025.
C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WARRANT NOS.
606202 THROUGH 606340, PAID ON
8-1-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,187,817.34
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3286 THROUGH 3293 AND WARRANT NOS.
606341 THROUGH 606435, PAID ON
8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,203,502.72
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $6,391,320.06
Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 983
THROUGH 984 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 105242
THROUGH 105627, FOR THE PERIOD
7-21-25 THROUGH 8-3-25, PAID
ON 8-8-25, IN THE AMOUNT OF $641,238.51
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $641,238.51
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11D. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF CITY
PROPERTIES EAST OF I-5
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-119, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for landscape maintenance of City properties
East of Interstate 5 (I-5), in an amount not to exceed $823,678, for a
one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
11E. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-120, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-29, by and between the City of San Clemente and E.
Stewart and Associates, Inc., providing for graffiti removal, in an amount not
to exceed $95,200, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
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11F. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - CITY TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-121, which will:
1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-30, by and between the City of San Clemente and Real
Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., providing for Trail Maintenance, in an
amount not to exceed $155,000, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
last and final contract extension according to the terms of the original
Agreement, as amended, provided that it is within the City Council approved
budget amount for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
11G. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETSCAPES
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-122, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-33, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance of City streetscapes, in an
amount not to exceed $351,190, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided that it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27
budget.
11H. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF CITY
BUILDINGS AND EXTERIOR RESTROOMS AT CITY BEACHES AND PARKS
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-123, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Omni
Enterprise, Inc. dba Omniclean, providing for janitorial maintenance of City
buildings and exterior restrooms at City beaches and parks, in an amount not
to exceed $479,020, for a one-year term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to execute the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided that it is within the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget .
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11I. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - MAINTENANCE OF CITY BEACHES,
ACCESSES AND PIER
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No 25-124, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C22-32, by and between the City of San Clemente and Colts
Landscaping, Inc., providing for maintenance services for City beaches,
accesses and pier, in an amount not to exceed $278,071, for a one-year
term.
2. Authorize the City Manager, upon satisfactory performance, to exercise the
final contract extension according to the terms of the original Agreement, as
amended, provided it is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget .
11J. CONTRACT AWARD - SAN CLEMENTE PIER ENTRANCE REDESIGN
PROJECT, PN 23102, AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-125, which will:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 -
Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or
Reconstruction).
2. Award a professional services agreement to Summers, Murphy & Partners
for San Clemente Pier Entrance Redesign Project, PN 23102.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-39,
by and between the City of San Clemente and Summers, Murphy & Partners,
Inc., providing for the San Clemente Pier Entrance Redesign Project, in an
amount not to exceed $72,570.
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11K. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - FY 2025-26 POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND ONE
TRAILER AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-126, which will:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. C25-28, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
County of Orange, providing for FY 2025-26 police services, increasing the
contract amount from $22,690,270 to $22,720,058 (an increase of $37,788).
2. Authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $37,788 from the
General Fund unassigned fund balance to Account No. 001-218-43625
(Police Contract Services).
11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO LICENSE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND (APN 678-163-01) AS A
HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND
FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-127, which will:
1. Find the project exempt under California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15304(e) (Minor Alterations
to Land) and 15269 (Emergency Projects).
2. Approve the two License Agreements with the Orange County Fire Authority
for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-40,
License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-41,
License Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Fire Authority, for the use of City-owned land as a HeliPad.
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11M. SECTION 115 TRUST POLICY REVISION
Investment Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation
Adopt the revised Section 115 Pension Investment Policy Number 202-3, with
the modifications recommended by the Investment Advisory Committee at the
Investment Advisory Committee meeting on July 28, 2025, with an effective date
of August 19, 2025.
11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (OCFCD) AND COUNTY OF ORANGE REGARDING
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING
COSTS, OF THE SEGUNDA DESHECHA CANADA CHANNEL (OCFCD
FACILITY NO. M02), A REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL FACILITY/CULVERT
UNDER CALLE DE LOS MOLINOS, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 25-128, which will:
1. Find the project 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 No. C25-43, A
Maintenance Agreement, by and between the City of San Clemente and the
Orange County Flood Control District and County of Orange, providing for
maintenance and operational responsibilities, including costs, of the
Segunda Deshecha Canada Channel (OCFCD Facility No. M02) Culvert
under Calle de Los Molinos.
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
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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 September 2,
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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