San Clemente, CA

City Council

Planning Commission

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee is meeting to review minutes from a previous session and discuss several items, including a potential community resilience center, options for enhanced holiday public safety enforcement, and the development of a work plan for fiscal year 2027. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Community Resilience Centers Program planning grant and public workshop for a potential San Clemente Community Resilience Center
• Options to enhance holiday public safety enforcement
• Development of committee work plan for FY 2027
• Approval of June 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Arts & Culture Committee

The San Clemente Arts & Culture Committee is scheduled to hold an adjourned regular meeting on August 24, 2026. The provided agenda text contains only the meeting title and a link to the full agenda packet, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a coastal abode project and an economic development gateway overlay. The agenda also includes a review of administrative approvals and a tentative future agenda. The meeting is a regular session following an adjourned meeting from August 5.

• Coastal Abode project (Item 8B)
• Economic Development Gateway Overlay (Item 10A)
• Administrative approvals from 8-1-26 to 8-13-26 (Item 11C)
• Tentative future agenda (Item 11B)
• Review of adjourned meeting minutes from 8-5-26 (Item 5A)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special and regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include an appeal of a denied encroachment permit for a wall, a continuation of a public hearing on water fee adjustments, and adoption of the REAMP with a surplus property list. The council will also consider ordinances on park ranger enforcement and 72-hour parking restrictions, plus multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Appeal of denial of administrative encroachment permit for a wall at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella
• Public hearing on ordinance amending municipal code to adjust water department fee schedule
• Adoption of REAMP and approval of surplus property list
• Ordinance authorizing park rangers to enforce California Fish and Game Code
• Resolution awarding construction contract to Judge Netting, Inc. for driving range netting extension

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposal for signs and site improvements at Miramar. The agenda includes only this item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Review of Miramar signs and site improvements

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

This is the agenda for the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The agenda packet is provided as a PDF, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text provided. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no detailed decisions or discussions specified.

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee is meeting to review and discuss draft minutes from previous meetings, the committee's work plan for fiscal year 2025-26, and a fourth-quarter activity report. No votes or decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review of draft minutes from February and May 2026 meetings
• Discussion of GCC Work Plan FY25-26
• Review of 4th Quarter Activity Report

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will review several residential and commercial projects, including a residence on El Levante, a hotel conditional use permit amendment, and a commercial conditional use permit. The meeting will also address continued parklet determinations and administrative approvals from July 2026.

• Abbasi Residence review at 110 El Levante
• Seacliff Hotel conditional use permit amendment at 402 Pasadena Court
• AT-T CXL00159 conditional use permit at 2441 S. El Camino Real
• Continued parklet determinations
• Administrative approvals from July 1–30, 2026

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee and consider an ordinance on 72-hour parking restrictions. The council will also review pest management policy and direct staff to plan a community amphitheater. Regular meeting items include approving contracts totaling over $1.2 million for sidewalk repairs, a school crossing guard service, and vegetation management.

• Consideration of filling vacancy on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee
• Ordinance amending 72-hour parking restrictions in San Clemente Municipal Code
• Resolution awarding school crossing guard services to All-City Management Services, Inc.
• Contract awards for Victoria sidewalk stabilization ($450,000) and general sidewalk repair ($750,000)
• Supplemental appropriation for El Oriente Canyon tree removal and vegetation management

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1811 amending the 72-hour parking restriction code, with a 5-0 vote. They also appointed Michael Greenwald to the Community Safety and Welfare Committee, awarded several contracts including the Victoria Sidewalk Stabilization project, and directed staff to revise the Integrated Pest Management Policy. The meeting included multiple consent calendar approvals and future agenda items.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1811 amending 72-hour parking restrictions (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Greenwald to Community Safety and Welfare Committee (4-1)
• Awarded Victoria Sidewalk Stabilization contract to OrangeBlue General Contractors (4-1)
• Awarded Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance contract to BPR, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded School Crossing Guard contract to All-City Management Services (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $42,000 for El Oriente Canyon tree removal (5-0)
• Adopted revised Competitive Youth Aquatic Sports Partnership Policy as one-year pilot (5-0)
• Directed staff to revise Integrated Pest Management Policy with new requirements (5-0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will consider approving payroll warrants for May 11 through July 10, 2026. The board will also review shelter operations statistics and two new policies and procedures.

• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 5/11/26 – 7/10/26
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 shelter operations statistics
• Staff report on New Policy and Procedure #40
• Staff report on New Policy and Procedure #41

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review the quarterly investment report for June 30, 2026, and discuss responses to the Great Pacific Securities RFP. The meeting will also include approval of draft minutes from prior sessions.

• Review 2026 Q2 quarterly investment report
• Discuss Great Pacific Securities RFP responses
• Approve draft minutes from April 27, 2026 (4:00 PM and 5:30 PM sessions)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from the July 16, 2026, special meeting. The body will also review materials related to 122 E. Escalones.

• Review of 122 E. Escalones
• Approval of July 16, 2026, special meeting minutes

Investment Advisory Committee

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts & Culture Committee will meet to review the draft minutes from April 27, 2026. The body will also discuss a work plan report and public art appointments for Love San Clemente.

• Review of April 27, 2026 draft minutes
• Work plan report
• Love San Clemente public art appointments

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will meet to review a proposal for a wireless antenna installation at the Travelodge at T.

• Review wireless antenna installation at Travelodge at T
• Review Design Review Subcommittee regular meeting minutes from June 24, 2026

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will consider the Zebra House patio application (PHP26-079) and a set of parklet determinations. The meeting also includes routine items such as the regular meeting minutes, tentative future agendas, and administrative approvals for the period June 10 to July 9, 2026.

• Zebra House patio proposal (PHP26-079)
• Parklet determinations No. 1
• Review of regular meeting minutes from July 15, 2026
• Tentative future agendas
• Administrative approvals dated 6-10-26 to 7-9-26

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will review design proposals for La Ronda Townhomes, 110 El Levante, and a Sora Sora Nordic Bath report. The subcommittee will also consider the San Clemente Materials Guide and approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Review of La Ronda Townhomes design proposal
• Review of 110 El Levante design proposal
• Review of Sora Sora Nordic Bath Report
• Consideration of San Clemente Materials Guide
• Approval of minutes from March 25, April 1, and May 13, 2026 meetings

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly decide on a new aquatics partnership policy, review results of a North Beach lot survey, and consider a sidewalk widening project on Victoria. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from May 13.

• Aquatics Partnership Policy (Item 2A)
• Victoria Sidewalk Widening project (Item 3A)
• North Beach Lot Survey Results (Item 3B)
• Approval of May 13, 2026 draft minutes

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The committee will hear presentations from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Clemente Marine Safety, and San Clemente Park Rangers. It will also recognize outgoing committee members and approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. Seven subcommittees will report on homelessness, fire mitigation, the park ranger program, humanitarian awards, vehicle/e-bike safety, disaster preparedness, and neighborhood watch, and these subcommittees are set to expire.

• Orange County Sheriff's Department presentation
• Orange County Fire Authority presentation
• San Clemente Marine Safety presentation
• San Clemente Park Rangers presentation
• Reports from subcommittees on Homelessness, Fire Mitigation, Park Ranger Program, Humanitarian Award, Vehicle and E-Bike Safety, Communication and Disaster Preparedness, and Neighborhood Watch

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission holds a regular meeting. Items include approval of prior minutes, consideration of the Zebra House project at 1001 S. El Camino Real, a discussion of the Gateway Overlay, tentative future agendas, and a list of administrative approvals from late May to early June. Full details are in the linked documents.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 3, 2026
• Consideration of Zebra House project at 1001 S. El Camino Real (Item 8A)
• Discussion of Gateway Overlay (Item 9A)
• Tentative future agendas (Item 11B)
• Administrative approvals from May 27 to June 11, 2026 (Item 11C)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, consider an appeal of a denied encroachment permit at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella, and vote on adopting Ordinance No. 1810 (second reading) amending municipal code definitions for accessory dwelling units. Other actions include approving a revised salary schedule, introducing a Real Estate Asset Management Program, and awarding contracts for police services, street sweeping, and security software. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes, warrants, and notices of completion for several infrastructure projects.

• Appeal of denial of administrative encroachment permit for a wall at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella
• Public hearing on Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1810 amending accessory dwelling unit definitions (second reading)
• Resolution adopting FY 2026-27 contract for police services
• Resolution approving revised salary schedule and staffing changes for FY 2026-27 and 2027-28

The City Council awarded the FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation Program contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc. for $956,951, after granting their bid protest and disqualifying the two lower bidders as nonresponsive. The Council also approved $3.37 million in supplemental appropriations for emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica, adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and approved a revised salary schedule with a 3% increase for all employees. All votes were 5-0.

• Awarded FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc. for $956,951 (5-0)
• Approved $3,310,602 contract amendment and $3,370,602 supplemental appropriation for Casa Romantica slope repairs (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Adopted revised salary schedule with 3% increase for all employees, effective July 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-27 police services contract with County of Orange for $22,699,486 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1810 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Community Center Restroom Rehabilitation and authorized re-bid (5-0)
• Continued encroachment permit appeal hearing to August 18, 2026 (5-0)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for June 4, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a historic resource project and a geo hazards report. The body will also consider the minutes from the May 20, 2026, meeting.

• Historic Resource Project (Item 9A)
• Geo Hazards Report (Item 10A)
• Minutes of May 20, 2026 meeting (Item 5A)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will interview candidates for vacancies on the Planning Commission, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts and Culture Committee, Community Safety and Welfare Committee, Golf Course Committee, and Investment Advisory Committee.

• Planning Commission applicants: Cosgrove, Cameron; Grazier, Duncan; Prescott-Loeffler, Karen; Schneider, Sarah; Washington Jr., Aaron T.
• Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission applicants: Ambrose, Susan; Bechtel, Matt; Blair, Jeffrey; Dyer, Robert; Garcia, Shauna; Geach, Nicholas; Gregory, George; Higginson, Patrick; Kamali, Sahar; Mann, Katie.
• Arts and Culture Committee applicants: Chong, Jessica; Darden-Lentz, Julia; Greco, Amanda; Moran, Danielle; Wechsberg, Michael.
• Community Safety and Welfare Committee applicants: Fisher, Christopher; Kohl, Paula; Salas, Rosemary; Song, Alexandra.
• Golf Course Committee applicants: Adams, John; Hostert, Kevin; Meaglia, James; Page, Ben; Schneider, Spencer K.; Zumberge, Robert.

The City Council conducted interviews and appointments for various local boards and committees. New members were appointed to the Planning, Beaches, Parks and Recreation, Arts and Culture, Community Safety and Welfare, Golf Course, and Investment Advisory committees.

• Approved Scott McKhann interview for Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Cameron Cosgrove, Karen Prescott-Loeffler, Aaron Washington, and Scott McKhann to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed John Dolegowski, Shauna Garcia, Robert Dyer, and Katie Mann to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Ambrose, Patrick Higginson, and Sahar Kamali to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jessica Chong, Amanda Greco, Danielle Moran, and Michael Wechsberg to Arts and Culture Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher Fisher, Paula Kohl, and Rosemary Salas to Community Safety and Welfare Committee (5-0)
• Appointed John Adams, Ben Page, and Robert Zumberge to Golf Course Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Matthew Koellicker to Investment Advisory Committee (4-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the city budget for fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28. Other agenda items include a first‑reading ordinance to amend ADU regulations, a resolution adopting a citywide automated license‑plate reader policy, and several notices of completion for recent public works projects.

• 8A – First reading of an ordinance to amend San Clemente Municipal Code sections 17.28.270 (ADU regulations)
• 8B – Public hearing to adopt the budget for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28
• 10C – Resolution 26‑108 adopting citywide ALPR usage and privacy policy
• 11E – Resolution to accept and file a notice of completion for the Lifeguard Towers Replacement Project
• 11J – Resolution designating FY 2026‑27 street rehabilitation projects under SB 1

The City Council approved the municipal budgets for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units and a new privacy policy for automated license plate readers.

• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 1810 regarding accessory dwelling unit zoning amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-96 approving the municipal budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (5-0)
• Revised the Reserve Fund Policy (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 1201-11 regarding meeting requirements (3-2)
• Directed staff to submit a letter regarding Point-in-Time homeless count data (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-108 establishing Automated License Plate Reader usage and privacy policy (5-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes from May 2026 (5-0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $2,037,652.54 (5-0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will meet to consider approving payroll warrants and registers for March 16 through May 15, 2026. The board will also review a staff report on the FY27-FY28 budget and the CASA/PPF funding agreement.

• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 3/16/26 — 5/15/26
• Staff report on FY27-FY28 Budget
• Staff report on CASA/PPF Funding Agreement
• Animal Control and Shelter Operations Update

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop reviewing city budgets, the Capital Improvement Program, and Measure M2 funds. The Council issued several directives to staff regarding parking, staffing levels, and fund balance evaluations.

• Directed City Manager to contact San Diego County regarding Trestles parking for LA28 Olympics
• Directed City Manager to provide memo concerning Avenida Pico/La Pata lots
• Requested briefing on Code Compliance staffing levels
• Requested budget for additional fuel for City Hall back-up generator
• Requested cost estimate for Community Center parking lot structure
• Requested evaluation of unassigned fund balance percentage for 115 trust
• Requested evaluation of unassigned fund balance percentage for sand replenishment
• Approved adjournment to June 2, 2026 (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no items to address. The next regular meeting is set for June 18, 2026, at 910 Calle Negocio.