San Clemente public meetings in 2021

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for December 29, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022.

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider agenda items, including a review of the Benezra inbank garage. The agenda includes draft minutes from a prior meeting and a specific item (4A) on the garage. This appears to be a routine administrative meeting with limited public-facing decisions.

• Review of draft minutes from October 21, 2021
• Item 4A: Benezra inbank garage

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Exception Permit 21-063 for a 608 sq. ft. detached two-car garage at 1416 Avenida De La Estrella, allowing it 5 feet from the front-yard property line. The approval includes conditions prohibiting conversion to habitable space and restricting future rooftop decks from encroaching into the 20-foot front yard setback. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-063 for a detached garage at 1416 Avenida De La Estrella (Resolution ZA 21-028)
• Added condition: garage shall not be converted to habitable space or ADU
• Added condition: any future rooftop deck shall not encroach into the 20-foot front yard setback
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 5)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2021, covering a range of items including a fiscal state of the city report, contract awards and amendments, and several ordinances. The agenda includes both routine approvals (minutes, warrants) and substantive actions like a shopping cart ordinance and potential ballot measures. The meeting also features public hearings and updates on projects like the Pier Bowl outdoor dining and San Gorgonio Park.

• Contract award to Diamond Construction for Calle Real waterline improvements
• Contract amendment with OCTA for San Clemente Trolley Project
• Ordinance amending municipal code regarding shopping carts
• Resolution for CalRecycle beverage container recycling
• Historic property preservation agreements for two properties

The City Council directed staff to draft code amendments prohibiting electric bikes on the beach, Beach Trail, and all other city trails, and also to prohibit bicycles and e-bikes on sidewalks. These actions were part of a broader discussion on e-bike safety. The council also approved several other items, including a contract for waterline improvements and a resolution for temporary outdoor dining in the Pier Bowl.

• Directed staff to draft code amendment banning e-bikes on beach, Beach Trail, and all city trails (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft code amendment prohibiting bicycles and e-bikes on sidewalks (3-2)
• Approved $846,974 contract for Calle Real Waterline Improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-59 for temporary outdoor dining in Pier Bowl (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 for noise-reducing windscreens at pickleball courts (4-1)
• Reduced pickleball hours to 7 a.m.-dusk weekdays, 8 a.m.-dusk weekends (4-1)
• Approved $1.85M contract for City Hall Council Chambers renovation (5-0)
• Deferred closed session item B to future meeting (3-2)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss specific property improvements and signage. The body will review requests for the Casablanca Inn and a commercial property on Calle de los Molinos, as well as outdoor dining for 2022-23.

• Casablanca Inn signs
• Commercial improvements at 309 Calle de los Molinos
• Outdoor dining for 2022-23

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting. For the Casablanca Inn sign permit, the subcommittee supported a monument sign instead of a pole sign and directed staff to review the line of sight with Public Works before proceeding to Planning Commission. The subcommittee also discussed the minor architectural permit for 309 Calle de Los Molinos and requested revisions for future review. No formal votes were taken on the items.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review monument sign and line of sight for Casablanca Inn sign permit (21-245) with Public Works, then proceed to Planning Commission
• Requested applicant for 309 Calle de Los Molinos to incorporate changes from DMT review and return for future DRSC review

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review draft minutes from previous meetings and discuss the second draft conceptual designs for the 2021 site-specific park master plan updates. The agenda includes no other substantive items, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of 10-12-21 draft minutes
• Review of 11-30-21 joint meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2021 site-specific park master plan updates second draft conceptual designs

The Commission recommended approval of second draft Master Plan designs for San Gorgonio, Bonito Canyon, Linda Lane, and Richard T. Steed Memorial Parks, with specific modifications. It also elected new officers and formed a coastal subcommittee. All recommendations are advisory to the City Council.

• Elected Teri Rousseau as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Jorine Campopiano as Chair Pro Tem (4-2)
• Recommended approval of San Gorgonio Park design with tennis court lights removed (4-2)
• Recommended approval of San Gorgonio Park design with recycling containers and revised bleachers (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Bonito Canyon Park design with TERRA garden and two dedicated tennis courts (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Linda Lane Park Option 2 with restroom near playground (5-1)
• Recommended approval of Richard T. Steed Memorial Park design with pickleball court lights (6-0)
• Recommended approval of San Luis Rey Park design (6-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for December 23, 2021, at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: December 23, 2021, 3:00 p.m., 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, with a full agenda of consent items and public hearings. Key actions include an urgency ordinance regulating urban lot splits and two-unit projects under SB9, a proposed ordinance amending the municipal code, and consideration of opting into a settlement agreement with opioid distributors. The council will also review a Coastal Resiliency Plan, a ballot initiative for local control, and several contract awards and amendments, including for crossing guards and legal services.

• Urgency ordinance regulating urban lot splits and two-unit projects under SB9
• Consideration of opting into settlement agreement with opioid distributors
• Coastal Resiliency Plan
• Contract award for uniform rental, carpet mats, shop towels, and laundry services
• Proposed parking prohibitions on North El Camino Real and West Avenida Santiago

The minutes for the December 7, 2021 San Clemente City Council meeting could not be retrieved. The website returned an error indicating the PDF file was not found, so no decisions or actions from the meeting are available.

City Council

This agenda covers a joint meeting of the City Council and various commissions. The session includes reports from several committees and a training presentation on workplace harassment prevention.

• Workplace harassment and prevention training for supervisors by Delwin Lampkin
• Reports from Planning Commission, Golf Course Committee, and Investment Advisory Committee
• Reports from Human Affairs Committee, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Public Safety Committee

The November 30, 2021 meeting was a joint session of the City Council, Commissions, and Committees, held at the Municipal Golf Course. The agenda included reports from six commissions and committees, a workplace harassment prevention training presentation, and oral communications. The minutes record no votes, approvals, or other formal decisions.

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee scheduled for November 24, 2021, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for November 18, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for December 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: December 9, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The City Council will review several items including zoning amendments, ordinance changes, and committee work plans. The agenda also includes discussions on electricity purchases from Calpine Energy and telecommunications services.

• Zoning Amendment 21118
• Purchase of electricity from Calpine Energy
• Purchase of telecommunications services
• Ordinance amending Chapter 1328
• Ordinance amending Titles 8 and 12 of SCMC

The City Council approved a $482,867 state housing grant and adopted a five-year plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. The Council also extended the local emergency declaration and small business assistance strategies, including outdoor dining and trolley operations through January 2, 2022. Several items were deferred to the December 7, 2021 meeting, including a code amendment on shopping carts and publicly stored personal property.

• Approved $482,867 PLHA grant and five-year plan (3-2)
• Extended local emergency and small business assistance strategies (5-0)
• Extended trolley operations through January 2, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized hiring DC lobbyist for sand replenishment, up to $5,000/month (4-1)
• Appointed Councilmember Knoblock to Mosquito and Vector Control Board (4-0)
• Deferred shopping cart code amendment to December 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Deferred annexation feasibility study to December 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $4,591,067.09 in warrants and wire transfers (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will hold a regular meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022, develop and approve its annual work plan for City Council approval, and receive staff reports on first-quarter golf course activity, finances, and maintenance. The agenda also includes appointing members to subcommittees and public input. The meeting is a standard business session with no major land-use or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022
• Development of Golf Course Committee Work Plan for FY 2021-2022
• 1st Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Golf Course Financial Update
• Appointments to Greens and other subcommittees

The Golf Course Committee elected Rick Divel as Chair and Mandy Hamilton as Vice Chair for FY 2022, and directed the Chair and Vice Chair to finalize a work plan covering food and beverage service, fencing/netting, putting green renovation, and tree policy. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and received staff reports on golf course activity, finances, and maintenance.

• Approved August 5, 2021 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved August 26, 2021 joint meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Elected Rick Divel as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Mandy Hamilton as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Directed Chair and Vice Chair to finalize FY 2021-22 work plan (5-0)
• Appointed Page and Veale to Greens Subcommittee
• Appointed Hamilton and Azzollini to House Subcommittee
• Adjourned to November 30, 2021 joint meeting (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for November 4, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2021, at the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: November 18, 2021, 3:00 p.m., 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The City Council meeting includes the review of various committee minutes, including the Homeless Subcommittee and Human Affairs Committee. The agenda also contains items regarding city policies, a commercial vehicle parking ordinance, and Ordinance No 1719.

• Review of committee minutes for Homeless Subcommittee, Human Affairs, and Beaches Parks and Recreation
• Commercial Vehicle Parking Ordinance
• Ordinance No 1719
• Pressure washing services downtown
• Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park errant ball nets

The Council voted 5-0 to end temporary outdoor dining on Nov. 15, 2021, with exceptions for Pier Bowl restaurants and those using their own parking to continue until Dec. 31, 2021. It also voted 4-1 to increase the City Manager's contract authority to $50,000, with reporting requirements. The Council declined to change commercial vehicle parking rules (3-2) and approved a 2021-2024 employee union agreement (5-0).

• Approved outdoor dining termination Nov. 15, 2021 with Pier Bowl and private-parking exceptions until Dec. 31 (5-0)
• Increased City Manager contract authority to $50,000 with website posting and reporting (4-1)
• Adopted 2021-2024 MOU with City Employees Association and revised salary schedule (5-0)
• Denied changes to commercial vehicle parking regulations (3-2)
• Approved $89,320 contract for Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park errant ball nets (5-0)
• Approved $37,695 contract for downtown pressure washing services (5-0)
• Approved end-of-pier concession lease with Rebecca Genszler (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1719 changing metered parking hours (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review project plans and Historic Preservation Program Applications. The agenda includes reviews for properties located on Ave Del Mar and Ave Miramar.

• Project plans for Item 2A
• Historic Preservation Program Application for 132 Ave Del Mar
• Historic Preservation Program Application for 215 Ave Miramar

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting with no changes. The Subcommittee supported the Frontera Memory Care & Assisted Living Facility (MP 21-158) moving forward to the Planning Commission, with no further design changes recommended. The Subcommittee also supported two Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act) — for the Schwartz Building at 132 Avenida Del Mar and Casa de Sofia at 215 Avenida Miramar — moving forward to the City Council, with feedback and recommendations to be incorporated into the draft agreements.

• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes with no changes
• Supported Frontera Memory Care & Assisted Living Facility (MP 21-158) moving to Planning Commission
• Supported Schwartz Building HPPA (21-108) moving to City Council with recommendations
• Supported Casa de Sofia HPPA (21-209) moving to City Council with recommendations

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the first quarter FY 2021-22 investment report, consider recommending changes to the city's investment policy, and approve minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting. The agenda is routine, with no public hearings or major decisions beyond these items.

• Review of Q1 FY 2021-22 investment report showing portfolio market value of $143,959,505 as of September 30, 2021
• Discussion and potential recommendation of investment policy changes to City Council
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting
• Adjournment to Joint Council/Commissions/Committees meeting on November 30, 2021

The committee approved the 1st Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report and recommended changes to the City's Investment Policy, including reducing supranational holdings and setting domestic diversity to 0% until maturity. The recommendation passed 3-2, and the policy with changes was accepted 5-0. Minutes from July 26, 2021 were also approved.

• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 1st Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report (5-0)
• Recommended changes to City's Investment Policy: reduce supranational in portfolio, set domestic diversity to 0% until maturity (3-2)
• Accepted Investment Policy with changes (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to review three items: a proposed addition, a sign application, and a pedestrian orientation review. The agenda includes draft minutes from a prior meeting and supporting documents for each item.

• Duncan-Hughes addition application
• Bennett star sign application
• State Farm pedestrian orientation review
• Draft minutes from October 7, 2021 meeting

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator approved three permits: a minor exception for a 321 sq ft addition at 305 E. Avenida Magdalena, a short-term apartment rental at 119 E. Mariposa, and a minor conditional use permit for a State Farm office at 1520 N. El Camino Real. All approvals were subject to conditions and were found categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received for two items; comments were read into the record for the rental.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-039 for Duncan-Hughes Addition at 305 E. Avenida Magdalena (Resolution ZA 21-026)
• Approved Short Term Apartment Rental 21-162 for Bennett STAR at 119 E. Mariposa (Resolution ZA 21-027)
• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-246 for State Farm office at 1520 N. El Camino Real, Unit 6 (Resolution ZA 21-024)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider several items, including changes to metered parking hours, a community choice energy program, and a CalPERS pension funding strategy. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Cyprus Shore project and an ordinance. Most items are under discussion or action, with minutes and warrant registers as routine approvals.

• 329 Avenida Cabrillo item
• Metered parking hours of operation
• Community Choice Energy program
• CalPERS pension funding strategy
• Cyprus Shore project

The City Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to engage with the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) and return with next steps for potentially joining the joint powers authority, and to establish a subcommittee for the process. The Council also approved a $2 million supplemental appropriation for CalPERS unfunded liability, ratified emergency contracts for Cyprus Shore storm drain and pump station relocations, and introduced an ordinance to change metered parking hours.

• Directed staff to engage with Clean Energy Alliance and return with next steps (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem James and Councilmember Duncan to CEA subcommittee (5-0)
• Approved $2M supplemental appropriation for CalPERS unfunded liability (4-1)
• Ratified emergency contracts for Cyprus Shore storm drain and pump station relocations (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1719 amending metered parking hours (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1717 on special event permits and noise (3-2)
• Approved warrant register totaling $5,582,479.72 (4-1)
• Approved payroll register totaling $441,953.74 (4-1)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a duplex project at Casa Rosa. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting and discussion of the duplex application.

• Review of Casa Rosa duplex project
• Approval of draft minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting

The Subcommittee reviewed the second iteration of the Casa Rosa duplex project at 100 Avenida Rosa and supported the revised design, recommending it move forward to a Planning Commission hearing. Members offered minor suggestions, including sidewalk material review, chimney tapering, balcony arch removal, and taller light fixtures, which the applicant agreed to incorporate. The minutes from the September 29 meeting were approved without changes.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Supported Casa Rosa duplex design and recommended moving to Planning Commission hearing
• Requested staff review of sidewalk tile materials with Engineering
• Recommended tapering chimney shape on front elevation
• Recommended removing arch from balcony on left side elevation
• Encouraged taller light fixtures to match building proportions

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is reviewing the draft Coastal Resiliency Plan. The commission will also discuss the development of a work plan for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

• Review of City of San Clemente Draft Coastal Resiliency Plan
• Development of Work Plan for FY 2021-2022

The Commission unanimously recommended City Council pursue a feasibility study on beach sand retention, reestablish beach profile surveys, install a tide gauge, and coordinate regional coastal resiliency efforts. It also approved its FY 2021-2022 work plan including park master plan updates, fee studies, and environmental sustainability items. John Bandaruk was elected Chair and Teri Rousseau Chair Pro Tem after two failed chair nominations.

• Recommended City Council pursue coastal resiliency feasibility study and sand retention measures (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 work plan including park master plan updates, fee study, and reservation system review (7-0)
• Approved work plan additions for beach nourishment, water quality, and zero waste goals (7-0)
• Elected John Bandaruk as Chair by consensus
• Elected Teri Rousseau as Chair Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26 and September 2, 2021 meetings (5-0-2)
• Directed staff to execute April 13, 2021 minutes without objection

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider a request from Buona Forchetta for shared parking and beer and wine service. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting for approval. This is a quasi-judicial hearing on a specific land-use application.

• Buona Forchetta shared parking and beer and wine request
• Approval of draft minutes from September 23, 2021

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-006 for Buona Forchetta at 1014 S. El Camino Real, allowing a shared parking agreement and on-site beer and wine service for a 32-seat restaurant. The approval includes modifications to prior conditions, such as removing a 5:30 PM closure requirement for commercial tenants and adding new conditions like keeping the alley garage gate open during business hours and an 18-month review of parking impacts. The decision was based on a parking study showing sufficient shared parking capacity.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-006 for shared parking and beer/wine service (ZA 21-025)
• Removed Condition No. 50 of Resolution No. 15-52
• Removed Condition No. 7.20 requiring commercial uses above street level to cease operations by 5:30 PM
• Added condition to evaluate directional signage for parking
• Added condition to evaluate red curb between parking garage access and alley
• Added condition to keep alley parking garage gate open during business hours
• Added condition for 18-month review of shared parking impacts

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 5, 2021, with several consent calendar items and public hearings. Key actions include updates to the Housing Element and Safety Element, code amendments, and a special event permit review. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and a conflict of interest code update.

• Housing Element and Safety Element updates (7B)
• Code amendments (7A)
• Special event permits (8A)
• Resolution supporting a veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills (9B)
• Consideration of establishing an endowment fund for parks and recreation (9C)

The City Council voted 3-2 to not remove Gene James from the office of Mayor Pro Tem, rejecting a substitute motion to remove him. The council also adopted the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates, certified the Program Environmental Impact Report, and approved a ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a parking prohibition on Camino Capistrano and a parking restriction on Camino La Pedriza.

• Motion to not remove Gene James from Mayor Pro Tem carried 3-2
• Substitute motion to remove Gene James failed 2-3
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1718 amending fire code regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-40 certifying EIR for Housing and Safety Element Updates (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1717 on special event permits and amplified sound (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1716 banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers (4-1)
• Approved restriping Camino La Pedriza to add bike lanes (5-0)
• Approved extended trolley service through November 15, 2021 (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Piloti residence. The agenda also includes the review of draft meeting minutes from August 25 and September 15, 2021.

• Review of Piloti residence

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider adjustments to solid waste management collection rates and the resumption of Local Coastal Program planning efforts. The agenda also includes a review of the 2020-2021 CAPER for expenditure of CDBGF and a cooperative agreement regarding South County traffic relief.

• Solid waste management collection rate adjustments
• Resumption of LCP planning efforts
• South County Traffic Relief Cooperative Agreement
• 2020-2021 CAPER for expenditure of CDBGF

The San Clemente City Council approved a 5-0 motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-36, which adjusts solid waste collection rates due to CPI changes, landfill costs, and SB 1383 services, and authorizes Amendment No. 2 to the franchise agreement with CR&R. The council also approved the 2020-21 CAPER for CDBG funds, directed staff to resume Local Coastal Program certification, and approved the South County Traffic Relief Cooperative Agreement (4-1). A motion to agendize the possible removal of Mayor Pro Tem James for the October 5 meeting was proposed and supported.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-36 approving solid waste rate adjustments and Amendment No. 2 to CR&R franchise agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG funds (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Local Coastal Program certification (5-0)
• Approved South County Traffic Relief Cooperative Agreement with County of Orange and OCTA (4-1, Ferguson no)
• Agendized possibility of removing Mayor Pro Tem James for October 5, 2021 meeting
• Closed session: directed legal counsel to file notice of appeal in City v. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and seek attorney's fees (4-1, Ferguson no)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting and to review two project applications: a pool wall at Tonokaboni and an addition to the Duncan-Hughes property. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 9-9-21
• Review of Tonokaboni pool wall application
• Review of Duncan-Hughes addition application

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor exception permit for a 60-inch pool barrier wall at 213 Avenida Barcelona, but with conditions requiring the wall to be set back 10 feet from the front property line, removal of a fire pit from the front setback, and revised landscaping to meet the 50% landscape requirement. A second item at 305 E. Avenida Magdalena was tabled due to applicant-submitted revisions after noticing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-090 for 213 Avenida Barcelona with modifications (wall setback 10 ft, fire pit removed, landscaping revised)
• Found project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301
• Tabled Minor Exception Permit 21-039 for 305 E. Avenida Magdalena for re-noticing

City Council

This September 21 meeting will not be held as a regular business meeting. The City Council determined not to meet that date to attend the League of California Cities Conference, so the City Clerk will convene only to formally continue the Proposition 218 solid waste rate increase public hearing and adjourn the meeting due to lack of quorum, both to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. No substantive decisions are expected at this session.

• Public hearing on proposed solid waste collection service rate increase continued to Sept. 28, 2021
• Meeting adjourned to Sept. 28, 2021 due to lack of quorum
• Next regular Council meeting scheduled for Oct. 5, 2021

The City Council approved Resolution No. 21-36, adopting solid waste collection rate adjustments due to CPI changes, landfill costs, and SB 1383 services, and authorized Amendment No. 2 to the franchise agreement with CR&R, Inc. (5-0). The council also approved the 2020-21 CAPER for CDBG funds (5-0), directed staff to resume Local Coastal Program certification (5-0), and approved the South County Traffic Relief Cooperative Agreement (4-1, Ferguson no).

• Approved solid waste rate increases and CR&R Amendment No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved 2020-21 CAPER for CDBG funds (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Local Coastal Program certification (5-0)
• Approved South County Traffic Relief Cooperative Agreement (4-1, Ferguson no)
• Authorized filing appeal in Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency case (4-1, Ferguson no)
• Agendized possible removal of Mayor Pro Tem James for October 5 meeting

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review two items: a duplex project referred to as 'Fox Duplex' and a sign for 'Casino Dance'. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting for approval.

• Review of Fox Duplex project
• Review of Casino Dance sign
• Approval of draft minutes from 8-25-21 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee recommended forwarding two projects to the Planning Commission: a two-story duplex at 214 West Mariposa and a sign permit for the Casino San Clemente at 140 Avenida Pico. The duplex was approved for recommendation after the applicant addressed prior comments. The sign permit, which seeks to exceed the 25-square-foot limit and use neon lighting, was also recommended, with conditions including staff review of lighting hours and color temperature. The subcommittee continued approval of the August 25 minutes to the next meeting for corrections.

• Recommended forwarding Cultural Heritage Permit 21-001 / Minor Encroachment Permit 21-173 for the Fox Duplex at 214 West Mariposa to the Planning Commission
• Recommended forwarding Discretionary Sign Permit 21-127 for the Casino 'Dance' sign at 140 Avenida Pico to the Planning Commission
• Directed staff to identify appropriate neon lighting hours for the Casino sign
• Requested a sample of the proposed neon color temperature for the Planning Commission report
• Continued approval of the August 25, 2021 minutes to the September 29, 2021 meeting for corrections

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and to review two specific property applications: a fence and pool project for Ragenovich and a pool barrier wall for Tonokaboni. These are administrative decisions on individual property requests.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 8-19-2021
• Ragenovich fence and pool application
• Tonokaboni pool barrier wall application

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor exception permit for a 60-inch fence and pool at 420 Calle Gomez, with a modified landscaping condition. A second request for a 60-inch block wall at 213 Avenida Barcelona was continued to September 23, 2021, for the applicant to explore alternatives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-043 for fence and pool at 420 Calle Gomez, with modified Condition 7.20 (approved)
• Continued Minor Exception Permit 21-090 for pool barrier wall at 213 Avenida Barcelona to September 23, 2021 (continued)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 7, 2021, with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Items include potential code amendments for local fire regulations, a possible ordinance on leaf blowers, and several contract awards for park signs, tree planting, and stump removal. The council will also review the W Pico Corridor Specific Plan, a parking lot at Casa Romantica, and a lease for the Ole Hanson Beach Club.

• Contract award for park monument sign replacement program
• Contract amendment for pier study
• Code amendments for local fire regulations
• Leaf blower ordinance
• Contract award for city tree and palm planting

The City Council voted 3-2 to extend the lease agreement with 24 Carrots for a five-year period through September 30, 2026, and to direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the Ole Hanson Beach Club lease. A motion to table the item to investigate allegations that 24 Carrots was conducting events and prohibiting public access to the lawn failed 2-3. The Council also approved a letter opposing California Air Resources Board commercial harbor craft regulations and directed staff to transmit it to state and federal representatives.

• Approved a 5-year lease extension with 24 Carrots for the Ole Hanson Beach Club through September 30, 2026, and directed staff to issue an RFP for the lease at least 18 months before expiration.
• Rejected a motion to table the Ole Hanson Beach Club lease item to investigate allegations of lease violations by 24 Carrots.
• Approved a letter opposing the California Air Resources Board's Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations and directed staff to transmit it to state and federal representatives.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1718 amending local fire regulations and the 2019 California Fire Code, with a public hearing set for October 5, 2021.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1716 banning gasoline-powered leaf blowers and adding standards for electric or battery-powered ones.
• Approved a contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for tree and palm planting on Calle Del Cerro and Avenida Vista Montana, not to exceed $364,815.95.
• Approved a contract with United Pacific Services for tree and stump removal on Calle Del Cerro and Avenida Vista Montana, not to exceed $179,000.
• Approved a supplemental appropriation of $304,620 for concession operations at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is reviewing the first draft of conceptual designs for the 2021 Site Specific Parks Master Plan updates.

• Review of 2021 Site Specific Parks Master Plan updates first draft conceptual designs

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting to review first draft conceptual designs for the 2021 Site Specific Parks Master Plan updates, covering San Gorgonio, Bonito Canyon, Linda Lane, San Luis Rey, and Richard T. Steed Memorial Parks. No formal decisions were made; the commission provided comments and suggestions on each park's design, and the item was not voted on. The meeting was informational, with staff and a consultant presenting the designs and reading public communications.

• Reviewed first draft conceptual designs for the 2021 Site Specific Parks Master Plan updates.
• Provided comments on San Gorgonio Park, including concerns about the scenic overlook, skate court difficulty, and field maintenance.
• Provided comments on Bonito Canyon Park, including support for drought-tolerant gardens and requests for updated lighting and shade.
• Provided comments on Linda Lane Park, including support for concert events and a request for a turnaround in parking.
• Provided comments on San Luis Rey Park, including support for a dog park and restroom improvements.
• Provided comments on Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, including concerns about e-bike regulation and requests for beginner-level skate amenities.
• Adjourned to the regular meeting on October 12, 2021.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The provided agenda contains only a notice of a special meeting and no specific discussion or decision items were listed in the text.

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on August 26, 2021, consisting solely of a commissioner orientation tour of five parks. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• No formal decisions were made during the meeting

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a special joint meeting between the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission and the Golf, Human Affairs, and Public Safety Committees. The provided agenda contains only the meeting agenda item.

Golf Course Committee

This is a special joint meeting of four San Clemente advisory bodies to orient newly appointed members. The agenda includes administering the oath of office, welcoming remarks, and overviews of the Brown Act and conflict of interest rules. No substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• Oath of office for new members of Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Golf Course Committee, Human Affairs Committee, and Public Safety Committee
• Overview of the Brown Act by City Clerk Baade
• Overview of Conflict of Interest Rules by HongDao Nguyen of Best Best & Krieger

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will hold a meeting on August 25, 2021. The agenda includes the approval of draft minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting and a review of the Frontera Memory Care and Assisted Living project. No other substantive items, such as rezonings or contracts, are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Review of Frontera Memory Care and Assisted Living project
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed the proposed Frontera Memory Care & Assisted Living Facility (MP 21-158) and provided extensive design feedback, including concerns about building mass, roofline, and landscaping. The applicant agreed to consider all recommendations, revise the project, and return for a second DRSC review. No final approval was granted; the item was not decided.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2021 regular meeting
• Reviewed MP 21-158 Frontera Memory Care & Assisted Living Facility; no action taken, applicant to revise and return
• Recommended applicant commence community outreach and include outreach info in resubmittal
• Recommended adding trees along Calle Ola Verde and freeway for screening
• Recommended reviewing roof wells and rooftop unit visibility from Calle Frontera homes

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider items including a request from Bonjour Ballet. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Bonjour Ballet request
• Approval of July 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit for Bonjour Ballet at 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite E, allowing group ballet instruction for up to eight students and one instructor at a time. The approval was based on findings that the use fits the Neighborhood Commercial designation and includes conditions to address parking and noise. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-079 for Bonjour Ballet (ZA 21-021)
• Received and filed minutes of July 22, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on leaf blower ordinances, special event permits, and the removal of LPPE from the roadway system. The agenda also features items regarding night surfing at San Clemente Pier and ending the local COVID-19 emergency.

• Leaf blower ordinance
• Ordinance amending special event permits
• Initiation of General Plan Amendment for removal of LPPE from roadway system
• Authorization of night surfing at San Clemente Pier
• Resolution ending local emergency due to COVID-19

The San Clemente City Council voted 3-2 to adopt Resolution No. 21-35, ending the local emergency due to COVID-19 and reaffirming the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services. The council also approved a $7.49 million American Rescue Plan funding package, initiated specific plan amendments for five communities, and continued the leaf blower ordinance to September 7, 2021. A motion to support H.R. 2307 (carbon dividend) died for lack of a second.

• Adopted Resolution 21-35 ending local COVID-19 emergency (3-2)
• Accepted $7,491,800 in American Rescue Plan funds and approved appropriations for social services, utilities, capital projects, and pandemic costs (5-0)
• Initiated amendments to Specific Plans for Forster Ranch, Marblehead Coastal, Marblehead Inland, Rancho San Clemente, and Talega (5-0)
• Continued leaf blower ordinance to September 7, 2021, with citywide ban and one-year grace period (5-0)
• Approved $249,750 storm drain improvement contract with GCI Construction (5-0)
• Approved $480,495 software upgrade contract with CentralSquare Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Phase I Community Choice Energy feasibility study (5-0)
• Motion to support H.R. 2307 died for lack of a second

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss specific project proposals. The agenda includes reviews for a duplex and a project amendment.

• Casa Rosa duplex review
• Plaza by the Sea Handels amendment

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from July 28, 2021. For the Casa Rosa duplex at 100 Avenida Rosa, the subcommittee advised staff to work with the applicant to redesign the building for better consistency with design guidelines and requested a second review. For the Handels Ice Cream tenant improvement at 610 Camino De Los Mares, the subcommittee supported the substantial conformance determination with prior entitlements and directed staff to proceed with permits incorporating design modifications.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Advised redesign of Casa Rosa duplex and requested second design review
• Supported substantial conformance determination for Handels tenant improvement
• Directed staff to process Handels building permits with design modifications

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee is meeting to receive and file the 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report and hear updates from golf staff. The agenda also includes discussion of the Greens Subcommittee's course tour review from April 23, 2021, which detailed maintenance needs, staffing shortages, and potential budget items. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Receive and file 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Greens Subcommittee tour review notes tree trimming liability concerns and a $178,000 quote for hillside clearing
• Staffing shortage: maintenance crew of 6 for 174-acre course, with one retirement pending
• Planned tee box renovations for #12, #16, and #8
• Discussion of tee time reservation system changes post-COVID

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from its May 6, 2021 meeting with a 6-0-1 vote (Regan abstaining). No new business or old business was discussed. Public input and committee discussion focused on errant golf balls near hole #13 on Avenida Magdalena, with suggestions to move tees or netting, but no formal action was taken on this issue.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (6-0-1, Regan abstaining)
• Received and filed 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Received and filed Greens Subcommittee tour review from 4/23/21
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on November 4, 2021 (7-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for August 5, 2021 was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for August 19, 2021 via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a duplex project on Fox Street and consider draft minutes from its June 9 meeting. The agenda includes only these two items, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of Fox duplex project (Item 2A)
• Consideration of draft minutes from June 9, 2021 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed a proposal for a two-story duplex on a vacant lot adjacent to a historic property, including a request for a six-inch side yard setback encroachment. The subcommittee expressed concerns about massing, design complexity, and compatibility with the historic neighborhood, and directed the applicant to revise the project per the City's Design Guidelines. The project was not approved; it will return for a second design review.

• Approved minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting
• Directed applicant to revise Fox Duplex project per Design Guidelines
• Directed staff to investigate locating two unit entrances on same side
• Continued Fox Duplex to second design review

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments to the Golf Course Committee and the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only this item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interviews and appointment of Golf Course Committee members
• Interviews and appointment of Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission members

The San Clemente City Council interviewed applicants and appointed five members to the Golf Course Committee and seven to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission. The council also voted not to consider Gabriela Houk for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission due to a conflict of interest, and directed staff to prepare a report on several Municipal Golf Course issues.

• Appointed Rick Divel and Dick Veale to Golf Course Committee until June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Azzollini, Mandy Hamilton, and Ben Page to Golf Course Committee until June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Directed staff to agendize a report on golf course issues including Wedgewood lease, tree policy, tee time access, maintenance staff, and fees
• Denied Gabriela Houk's appointment to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission due to conflict of interest (3-2)
• Appointed Benjamin Benumof, Jorine Campopiano, and Teri Rousseau to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed John Bandaruk, Robert Feuerstein, Vincent Hennessy, and Aaron Washington to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments to the Human Affairs Committee, Investment Advisory Committee, and Public Safety Committee. The agenda contains only this item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interviews and appointment of Human Affairs Committee members
• Interviews and appointment of Investment Advisory Committee members
• Interviews and appointment of Public Safety Committee members

The San Clemente City Council conducted interviews and made appointments to three committees. The council appointed seven members to the Human Affairs Committee, two to the Investment Advisory Committee, and four to the Public Safety Committee. All appointments were approved by unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Appointed Michelle Brooks, Nina Dreyer, Lisa Edone, Shari Grace, William Kreutinger, Thomas Olds, and Rosemary Salas to the Human Affairs Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Art Carter and Ryan Bourque to the Investment Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Re-appointed Nicholas Berkuta, Joseph Janis, and Rick Loeffler to the Public Safety Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Charles Hightower to the Public Safety Committee (4-0)
• Limited Public Safety Committee to four members; did not readvertise for fifth position (4-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee is meeting to review the city's fourth quarter FY 2020-21 investment report, approve prior meeting minutes, and evaluate broker/dealer performance. The meeting will be held via teleconference.

• Approval of April 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Q4 FY 2020-21 investment report (portfolio market value $160.5M as of June 30, 2021)
• Broker/dealer evaluations
• Public input period

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the 4th Quarter FY 2020-21 Investment Report (4-0) and approved retaining Raymond James while adding Wells Fargo as approved broker/dealers (4-0). Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting were also approved (3-0). The meeting was procedural and routine, with no public input.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter FY 2020-21 Investment Report (4-0)
• Retained Raymond James and added Wells Fargo as approved broker/dealers (4-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a draft update to its Housing Element, a state-required plan for meeting housing needs. The agenda includes this item for discussion and potential action.

• Draft Housing Element update

The City Council held a study session on the draft Housing Element and heard public comments, but made no final decisions on the document. The only substantive action was a motion to agendize a possible code amendment to reduce the City's inclusionary housing requirement, which passed 3-1. The council also directed staff to research certain housing element language and to provide information on calls for service near permanent supportive housing.

• Agendized possible code amendment to reduce inclusionary housing requirement (3-1)
• Directed staff to provide statutes/regulations on race-related housing element requirements
• Directed staff to research modifying language on lending and private discrimination
• Directed staff to research alternative terminology for objectionable housing element language
• City Manager agreed to request enhanced truck enforcement on Calle Del Cerro
• City Manager agreed to provide calls-for-service data for Calle Los Bolas supportive housing

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a draft update to its Housing Element, a state-mandated plan for meeting housing needs. The agenda contains only this item, so the meeting is focused on this discussion.

• Draft Housing Element update

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting and to consider two administrative items: an accessory massage use at Studio K and a pool fence for the Bilios property. These are routine land-use decisions, not policy changes.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 6-17-21
• Studio K accessory massage use request
• Bilios pool fence request

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor conditional use permit for accessory massage services at Studio K, 111 Avenida Del Mar, and a minor exception permit for a five-foot pool fence at 243 Via Ballena. Both approvals were subject to conditions of approval and were found categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received on either item.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 20-146 for Studio K accessory massage (Resolution ZA 21-019)
• Approved Minor Exception Permit 20-287 for Bilios Pool Fence (Resolution ZA 21-020)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on routine items like contracts and financial reports, plus several notable policy matters: ending the local COVID-19 emergency, allowing dogs on beaches and parks, authorizing night surfing at the pier, and setting a fee for continued outdoor dining on private property. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting a spent fuel coalition and a proposed appeal hearing fee.

• Contract award for annual street maintenance and slurry seal program
• Contract award for FY 2022 WRP ferric tank replacement
• NPDES stormwater program shared costs budget for FY 2021-22
• Resolution to support Action for Spent Fuel Now Coalition
• Terminating the local emergency due to COVID-19

The City Council voted 3-2 to direct staff to return on August 17, 2021 with draft resolutions to approve or disapprove terminating the local COVID-19 emergency, rather than rescinding it immediately. The council also approved a $1.88 million street maintenance and slurry seal contract, a $91,900 water reclamation plant tank replacement, and a $206,460 mobile video production studio. A motion to allow dogs on a portion of the beach failed 2-3.

• Approved Contract No. C21-26 with All American Asphalt for street maintenance and slurry seal programs in the amount of $1,884,488.
• Approved Contract No. C21-27 with Kay Construction for the FY 2022 WRP Ferric Tank Replacement in the amount of $91,900.
• Approved the purchase of a mobile video production studio from Spinitar for up to $206,460, plus a $6,300 annual closed captioning subscription.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-31 supporting the Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1715 amending fees for administrative hearings and appeals.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-33 establishing a fixed fee for appeals under Chapter 1.22.
• Approved a lease agreement with Organic Concepts LLC for the T-Street concession.
• Failed to adopt Resolution No. 21-34 allowing dogs on a portion of the beach (2-3 vote).

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2021, via teleconference.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021 was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for July 22, 2021 via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee scheduled for June 23, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting and to review two items: garage structures at Seacrest Apartments and a residence project for the Lindbom property. These are administrative decisions on zoning compliance.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 6-3-2021
• Seacrest Apartments garages review (Item 4A)
• Lindbom Residence review (Item 4B)

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Architectural Permit 20-040 for six detached garage buildings at Seacrest Apartments, and Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 20-083 for exterior alterations to the Lindbom Residence. Both approvals were subject to conditions of approval and adopted via resolutions ZA 21-015 and ZA 21-018, respectively. The meeting was held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved Minor Architectural Permit 20-040 for Seacrest Apartments garages, adopting Resolution ZA 21-015.
• Approved Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 20-083 for Lindbom Residence alterations, adopting Resolution ZA 21-018.
• Received and filed minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.
• No oral or written communication was received.
• No new or old business was discussed.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider and likely adopt the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, along with related staffing changes and a police services contract. The agenda also includes several routine items like minutes approval, a warrant register, and a notice of completion for a sewer project, plus policy discussions on appeal fees, parking enforcement, and a shopping cart ordinance.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 budget (9J)
• FY 2021-22 police services contract (9K)
• Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (7A)
• Fixed fee for appeals and administrative hearings (9B)
• Parking enforcement methods around Max Berg Park (9C)

The City Council adopted the FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution 21-26) and approved the police services contract with Orange County for $18,059,144. The Council also approved several other items, including a one-time waiver of the blackball policy at T-Street for a surf contest, a bronze plaque at Courtney's Sandcastle, and a memorial bench for Bill Hart. The Council deferred consideration of terminating the local COVID-19 emergency to its July 20 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 21-26, approving the FY 2021-22 City Budget at the fund level.
• Approved Contract C21-25 with Orange County for police services in the amount of $18,059,144.
• Approved a one-time waiver of the blackball policy at T-Street for the Red Bull Foam Wreckers 2021 Tour surf contest on August 14, 2021.
• Approved adding a bronze plaque at Courtney's Sandcastle to recognize founders Lori Shelton and Spencer Shelton-Jenks.
• Approved installation of a memorial bench at the end of the pier to honor Bill Hart.
• Deferred consideration of terminating the local COVID-19 emergency to the July 20, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1714, amending codes related to several commissions and disbanding the Coastal Advisory Committee.
• Approved the consent calendar, including the purchase of a 2022 Ford F350 for $48,495.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the proposed 2021-22 city budget. The agenda includes only this item, indicating a focus on budget approval or discussion.

• Proposed 2021-22 city budget

The San Clemente City Council held a public hearing and workshop on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget. After discussion, the council approved the proposed decision packages with a modification to limit the handrail installation at the Mariposa beach trail access to the south side only and add skateboard-deterrent measures. A motion to direct staff to propose $2-2.5 million in budget cuts for pension liability failed for lack of a second.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget decision packages with Mariposa handrail modification (5-0)
• Motion to direct staff to return with $2-2.5M in budget cuts for pension liability died for lack of second

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a residence application for the Gonzalez property. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and materials for the Gonzalez residence item.

• Review of Gonzalez residence application
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from May 26, 2021

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the May 26, 2021 minutes and reviewed the Gonzalez Residence addition and remodel at 329 Avenida Cabrillo. The subcommittee supported the project with recommendations, including outreach to the easterly neighbor about the nonconforming setback, and forwarded it to the Planning Commission once staff and applicant address the recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Forwarded Gonzalez Residence remodel to Planning Commission with conditions

City Council

The City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting to interview candidates and appoint members to the Planning Commission. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Interviews and appointment of Planning Commission members

The San Clemente City Council interviewed 12 applicants and appointed seven people to the Planning Commission, with terms expiring in 2022 or 2023. Appointments were made by motion, with one contested vote. The council also directed that a possible rescission of the local emergency declaration be agendized for June 15, 2021, and moved the dog beach issue to July 20, 2021.

• Appointed Barton Crandell and Hannah Tyler to Planning Commission, terms to expire June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed M. Steven Camp to Planning Commission, term to expire June 30, 2023 (3-2, Duncan and Ward no)
• Appointed Cameron Cosgrove, Gary Mccaughan, Scott McKhann, and Karen Prescott-Loeffler to Planning Commission, terms to expire June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Agendized consideration of rescinding local emergency declaration for June 15, 2021 meeting
• Agendized dog beach issue for July 20, 2021 meeting instead of June 15, 2021
• Adjourned to June 9, 2021 for budget public hearing and workshop (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to review and decide on several development applications, including a residence, apartment storage units, an addition, and parking revisions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. All items are for decision or discussion.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 5-6-2021
• Piana Residence project
• Seacrest Apartments storage units
• Cameron Addition project
• Publik House parking revisions

The Zoning Administrator approved three permits: a minor exception and cultural heritage permit for a 421 sq ft addition at 218 Avenida Miramar, a cultural heritage permit for a 499 sq ft addition at 129 Avenida De La Grulla, and a master project amendment with parking waivers for the Publik House at 1531 N. El Camino Real. A request for storage units at 240 Avenida Vista Montana was continued to June 17, 2021. All approvals were subject to conditions and included CEQA exemptions.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-004 and Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 21-066 for 218 Avenida Miramar (Piana Residence), subject to conditions
• Approved Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 20-380 for 129 Avenida De La Grulla (Cameron Addition), subject to conditions
• Approved Master Project 21-030 for Publik House parking revisions at 1531 N. El Camino Real, including two parking waivers, subject to conditions
• Continued the Minor Architectural Permit 20-040 for Seacrest Apartments storage units to June 17, 2021

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, accepting committee reports, and extending contracts. Notable actions include designating street rehabilitation projects for FY 2021-2022, extending maintenance service contracts, and considering a proclamation of local emergency for economic recovery to continue outdoor dining. The council will also discuss code changes for commissions and committees, a general plan amendment to remove LPPE from the roadway system, and a nonbinding resolution declaring the city a Second Amendment sanctuary.

• Extension to short-term wastewater services agreement with SMWD
• Designate FY 2021-2022 street rehabilitation projects
• Contract extensions for maintenance services contracts
• Proclamation of local emergency for economic recovery and fee for continued outdoor dining
• Initiation of general plan amendment for removal of LPPE from roadway system

The San Clemente City Council adopted a non-binding resolution declaring the city a 'Second Amendment Freedom City' by a 3-2 vote, with modifications including support for background checks. The council also approved a $200 monthly fee per parking space for outdoor dining, extended several maintenance contracts, and introduced an ordinance to disband the Coastal Advisory Committee and Homeless Committee.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-21 declaring San Clemente a 'Second Amendment Freedom City' (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-18 proclaiming local emergency for economic recovery and set $200/month per parking space fee for outdoor dining (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1714 to disband Coastal Advisory Committee and Homeless Committee (4-1)
• Approved contract extensions for maintenance and graffiti removal services (5-0)
• Awarded $87,500 contract to HMC Architects for Marine Safety Headquarters Relocation Study (4-1)
• Approved OCTA grant application for San Clemente Pier and Pico Corridor Runoff Treatment Project (5-0)
• Approved $2,490,203.02 warrant register and $442,095.44 payroll register (4-1)
• Deferred Los Patrones Parkway General Plan Amendment to August 17, 2021 (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a project regarding the Ashabi addition. The agenda includes a review of the draft meeting minutes from May 12, 2021.

• Review of Ashabi addition plans

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: June 3, 2021, 3:00 p.m., via teleconference

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special and regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and substantive policy items. They will consider several contracts, including a solar energy project, street sweeping services, and an emergency bridge repair, as well as ordinances on planning commission changes and cost recovery for administrative hearings. The council will also discuss a draft housing element update and a letter of support for state legislation.

• Contract award to Thomas Solar Energy for Building N repairs and upgrades (Projects No. 21206 and 21406)
• Maintenance services contract with Cannon Pacific Services for citywide street sweeping
• First amendment to Gensler for City Hall second floor OCSD substation design
• Resolution to refund outstanding special tax revenue bonds
• Ordinance introducing code changes related to Planning Commission

The San Clemente City Council voted 4-1 to withdraw from the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCAs) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, with Councilmember Ferguson dissenting. The council also declined to introduce an ordinance amending the Planning Commission code, approved several contracts and resolutions, and continued multiple items to the June 1, 2021 meeting.

• Approved withdrawal from TCA JPA (4-1)
• Declined to introduce Ordinance No. 1714 amending Planning Commission code (3-2)
• Approved $1,385,004 street sweeping contract with Cannon Pacific Services (5-0)
• Approved $74,965 Building 'N' repairs contract with Thomas Solar Energy (5-0)
• Ratified emergency beach trail bridge shoring contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, $352,485 (5-0)
• Approved $176,000 contract amendment with Gensler for Council Chambers design (3-2)
• Approved warrant register totaling $5,320,363.04 (4-1)
• Continued right-to-bear-arms resolution to June 1, 2021 (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review two residential projects: the Lindbom Residence and Project Summer. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting for approval.

• Review of Lindbom Residence project
• Review of Project Summer
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from 4-28-21

The Design Review Subcommittee approved moving forward with exterior alterations and a 91-square-foot addition to the historic Lindbom Residence at 1815 Calle De Los Alamos, subject to the applicant addressing design recommendations. The subcommittee also reviewed a proposal for a 97,962-square-foot e-commerce delivery station in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park, providing extensive design feedback and requesting a revised application for a second review. No final approval was granted for the e-commerce project.

• Approved proceeding to Zoning Administrator hearing for 1815 Calle De Los Alamos alterations, contingent on addressing design comments
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Provided design recommendations for Project Summer e-commerce station; no approval granted, revised application required

Zoning Administrator

This is a routine Zoning Administrator meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a review of the Sohn addition project. No major policy decisions are listed.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 4-22-2021
• Review of Sohn addition project

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Exception Permit 20-389 for a 496 sq. ft. addition to a single-family residence at 113 West Avenida Cadiz, allowing the existing nonconforming 2.83-foot side yard setback to continue (zone requires 4 feet). The approval was based on findings that the project is compatible with the neighborhood and will not adversely affect adjacent properties. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 20-389 (Sohn Addition) via Resolution ZA 21-013

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will review and potentially recommend City Council approval of Memoranda of Understanding with three local golf clubs—Exchange Club, Men's Golf Club, and Women's Golf Club—to formalize their tee time block reservations at the municipal course. The committee will also receive the 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report and hear updates from golf staff.

• Recommend MOUs for Exchange Club, Men's Golf Club, Women's Golf Club (18-Hole and Nine Tees)
• Exchange Club: up to 4 tee time blocks each Wednesday from 9 a.m., plus annual shotgun tournament
• Men's Club: 1st Wednesday, 2nd Saturday, 3rd Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
• Women's Club: 1-hour block Tuesdays at 8 a.m. (18-Hole) and 9 a.m. (Nine Tees)
• Receive 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report

The Golf Course Committee approved the February 4, 2021 minutes with a name correction, and authorized the House Subcommittee to approve memoranda of understanding between the Municipal Golf Course and various groups. The committee also received and filed the 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report and discussed maintenance updates and potential future changes.

• Approved February 4, 2021 minutes with name correction (5-0-1, Eldridge abstaining)
• Authorized House Subcommittee to approve memoranda of understanding (6-0)
• Received and filed 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Adjourned to August 5, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special and regular meeting with a lengthy agenda. The most consequential item is the appointment of Erik Sund as City Manager. The council will also consider adopting the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant expenditures, setting fees for vehicle impounds, and initiating a General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the roadway system.

• Appointment of Erik Sund as City Manager
• Adoption of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG expenditures
• Adoption of fees for vehicle impounds
• Initiation of General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from roadway system
• Contract award for storm drain trash capture devices

The City Council approved a 3-1 motion to appoint Erik Sund as City Manager, with Councilmember Ferguson voting no and Councilmember Knoblock absent. A prior motion to waive confidentiality privileges related to the recruitment failed 2-2. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including contracts and notices of completion, and continued a non-binding resolution on the right to bear arms to May 18.

• Appointed Erik Sund as City Manager (3-1, Ferguson no, Knoblock absent)
• Failed to waive confidentiality privileges for City Manager recruitment (2-2)
• Approved $3,026,907.65 in warrants and wire transfers (3-1, Ferguson no)
• Approved $458,925.34 in payroll warrants (3-1, Ferguson no)
• Declared 100 Avenida Presidio as surplus land (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for SB 314 on outdoor dining alcohol (4-0)
• Approved in-house concession plan and RFP for pop-up restaurants (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1713 repealing commission structure ordinances (4-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss appointing a City Manager and negotiating with the unrepresented City Manager employee. The public can watch via live stream or submit written comments, but cannot attend in person due to Covid-19. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Manager position
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager
• Public participation via written comments only, due to Covid-19 restrictions
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person at City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2021

The San Clemente City Council met in special session and recessed to closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager and labor negotiations. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable action was taken. The council then adjourned; no substantive decisions were made.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (5-0)
• Reconvened with no reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 1:21 p.m. (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed addition to the Cameron property and to approve the draft minutes from its April 14 meeting. The agenda includes these two items for discussion and potential action.

• Review of Cameron addition (Item 2A)
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from April 14, 2021

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will hold a regular teleconference meeting to approve the minutes from January 25, 2021, and review the third quarter FY 2020-21 investment report. The report shows the city's portfolio market value at $147.75 million as of March 31, 2021, with a slight decrease from the prior quarter. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of Q3 FY 2020-21 investment report showing total market value of $147,754,690
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021 meeting
• Portfolio earnings of $480,375 for fiscal Q3 and $2,164,772 fiscal year-to-date
• Average portfolio maturity of 1.86 years and modified duration of 1.83 years
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from January 25, 2021, and the 3rd Quarter FY 2020-21 Investment Report, both by 4-0 votes. The report was reviewed by City Treasurer Mark Taylor and Chandler Asset Management representative Jayson Schmitt, who answered committee questions. No public input was received, and the meeting adjourned to the next scheduled meeting on July 26, 2021.

• Approved January 25, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter FY 2020-21 Investment Report (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting to discuss the 2021 Long Term Financial Plan and the monthly financial report for February 2021. These documents are the primary items on the agenda for review and discussion.

• 2021 Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP)
• Monthly Financial Report for February 2021

The City Council unanimously approved sending a letter to Congressman Mike Levin requesting continued federal support for sand replenishment. The council also received financial reports and directed staff to study pension funding, risk retention, and potential cost savings, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved letter to Congressman Levin supporting federal sand replenishment funding (5-0)
• Added sand funding letter to agenda as an emergency item (5-0)
• Adjourned to April 27, 2021 for AB 1234 training (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and to consider four administrative items: two beer and wine license applications, a market remodel, and a pool barrier. These are routine land-use and permit decisions.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 3-18-2021
• Basanti beer and wine license application
• Amazing Ramen beer and wine license application
• SC Ranch Market remodel
• Castro pool barrier

The Zoning Administrator approved three conditional use permits and one architectural permit, allowing beer and wine service at two restaurants and a market remodel with outdoor display. A request for a 6-foot pool barrier wall in a front setback was denied due to safety concerns. All approvals were subject to conditions and CEQA exemptions.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-002 for Basanti Beer and Wine (Resolution ZA 21-009)
• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-001 for Amazing Ramen Beer and Wine (Resolution ZA 21-012)
• Approved Minor Architectural Permit 20-220 and Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-004 for San Clemente Ranch Market Remodel (Resolution ZA 21-010)
• Denied Minor Exception Permit 20-338 for Castro Pool Barrier Wall (Resolution ZA 21-011)

City Council

The City Council will review a zoning amendment regarding the inclusionary housing program and in-lieu fee updates. The meeting also includes discussions on summer 2021 trolley service and potential changes to city commissions and committees.

• Zoning amendment PLN19032 for inclusionary housing program and in-lieu fee update
• Contract award for West Coast Arborists Inc annual tree maintenance services
• Approach for Summer 2021 San Clemente trolley service
• Receipt of state grant funding for OCSD substation project No. 10546
• Notice of completion for playground equipment replacement at Mira Costa and Verde Park

The City Council voted 3-2 to introduce Ordinance No. 1712, reducing the affordable housing requirement for new developments from 4% to 2% and keeping in-lieu fees unchanged. A substitute motion to keep the requirement at 4% and set fees at $7.36 per square foot failed 2-3. The Council also approved a $1.305 million tree maintenance contract, extended a standstill agreement with Memorial Care, and added two weekends to the summer trolley service.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1712 reducing inclusionary housing requirement from 4% to 2% (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-09 with no increase to in-lieu fees (3-2)
• Approved $1,305,000 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists (4-1)
• Extended standstill agreement with Memorial Care through June 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Added two weekends to San Clemente Trolley Service (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 state grant for OCSD substation generator (5-0)
• Approved warrants and payroll totaling $5,902,306.52 (various votes)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1713 repealing commission/committee changes (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed revision to the courtyard wall at Publik House. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and materials for this item. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Publik House courtyard wall revisions
• Draft minutes from March 24, 2021 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the applicant's revisions to the courtyard wall design at 1531 N. El Camino Real for the Publik House project, determining the proposal meets the intent of Planning Commission Condition of Approval 4.20. The approval was by a 2-1 majority vote and included two required changes: adding climbing vines to the stucco walls and removing some detailing from the wood doors. The applicant accepted these changes and will incorporate them into future building permit plans.

• Approved courtyard wall revisions for Publik House (2-1)
• Required adding climbing vines to stucco walls
• Required removing some detailing from wood doors, retaining decorative nails/clavos

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on dog access policies for city beaches and parks. The agenda includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a specific item on dog access, which may involve public input and a recommendation to the city council.

• Review of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on dog access on city beaches and parks

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission voted 6-0 to recommend the City Council uphold current rules prohibiting dog access to San Clemente beaches, with no on-leash or off-leash locations recommended. A separate 6-0 vote recommended earmarking funds for improved off-leash dog amenities in parks. An earlier motion to uphold the existing prohibition failed 3-3, and a motion to recommend no beach location was withdrawn.

• Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Ayer abstaining)
• Failed motion to recommend upholding existing dog beach prohibition (3-3)
• Withdrawn motion to recommend no location for dogs on the beach
• Carried motion to recommend upholding current dog access rules, no beach locations (6-0)
• Carried motion to recommend earmarking funds for improved off-leash dog amenities (6-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2021 was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for April 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider several contracts, including alley paving and a local road safety plan, and to discuss the summer trolley service. They will also consider a resolution on state housing bills, initiate a general plan amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the roadway system, and discuss protesting TCA development impact fees.

• Contract award to LC Paving and Sealing Inc. for alley pavement rehabilitation (Project No. 10318183)
• Contract award to Kimley-Horn for Local Road Safety Plan preparation
• Reject bids for street improvement projects FY 2021 (PN 11306 Major Street Maintenance)
• Ordinance amending municipal code to recover costs of administrative hearings
• Initiation of action to protest and impound TCA development impact fees

The City Council voted 4-1 to initiate action against the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), authorizing a nexus study to calculate a fair share reduction in San Clemente's Development Impact Fees (DIFs) and initiating an amendment to the city's TCA DIF ordinance. In a separate 4-1 vote, the Council ordered a review of financial issues related to the city's participation in the TCA and asked that notices of withdrawal be presented for consideration after that review. The Council also approved the summer 2021 trolley service schedule, awarded a $1.52 million alley paving contract, and continued several other items.

• Authorized a nexus study to calculate a fair share reduction in San Clemente's TCA Development Impact Fees (DIFs) and initiated an amendment to the city's TCA DIF ordinance (4-1).
• Ordered a review of financial issues related to the city's participation in the TCA and asked that withdrawal notices be presented for consideration after the review (4-1).
• Approved the summer 2021 trolley service, starting May 15 on weekends and daily from June 25 through September 26.
• Awarded Contract C21-12 to L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. for alley pavement rehabilitation in the amount of $1,523,458.
• Approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for a Local Road Safety Plan, not to exceed $57,738.
• Approved contract amendments for Clean Ocean Fee balloting and outreach services, extending terms through June 1, 2022.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-08 opposing proposed housing legislation that undermines local authority and control.
• Continued consideration of a General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the Roadway System Map to May 4, 2021.

City Council

This special meeting is limited to a closed session where the City Council will discuss appointing a City Manager and confer with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented City Manager position. No public business or votes on ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and will adjourn to a regular meeting on April 6, 2021.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Manager (Gov. Code 54957)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented City Manager (Gov. Code 54957.6)
• Adjourn to regular meeting on April 6, 2021, with closed session at 4:30 p.m. and business at 6:00 p.m.

The San Clemente City Council met in special session via teleconference and immediately recessed to closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager and labor negotiations with that employee. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced that no reportable action was taken during the closed session. The council then adjourned to a regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2021.

• Recessed to closed session 5-0 to discuss City Manager appointment and labor negotiations
• Reconvened with no reportable action taken in closed session
• Adjourned 5-0 to a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, with closed session at 4:30 p.m. and regular business at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee is scheduled to review the Ashabi Addition project. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting. No other specific decisions, dollar amounts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text.

• Review of Item 2A: Ashabi Addition
• Approval of 2-10-21 Design Review Subcommittee Draft Meeting Minutes

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed a 619-square-foot addition and remodel at 1011 Buena Vista, including a Minor Exception Permit for garage encroachment. The subcommittee recommended the project be modified and return for a second review before a Planning Commission hearing, citing concerns about the garage setback and parking. The minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2021 regular meeting
• Recommended 1011 Buena Vista addition/remodel be modified and return for second DRSC review

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special meeting to consider initiating a General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the roadway system. The agenda contains this single substantive item, with supporting materials provided as PDF documents.

• Initiation of General Plan Amendment for removal of Los Patrones Parkway from roadway system

The City Council held a special meeting but made no final decisions, continuing both major items to April 6, 2021. Council directed staff to prepare reports on withholding development impact fees from the Transportation Corridor Agencies and on exploring withdrawal from the TCA joint powers authority. Council also continued consideration of a General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the roadway map. The closed session was cancelled.

• Continued consideration of initiating a General Plan Amendment to remove Los Patrones Parkway from the Roadway System Map to April 6, 2021.
• Directed staff to prepare a report on withholding and impounding Development Impact Fees from the Transportation Corridor Agency for the April 6 meeting.
• Directed staff to prepare a report on exploring the process for the City to withdraw from the TCA Joint Powers Authority for the April 6 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to review four development-related items: minutes from a prior meeting, a garage, a condominium subdivision, a wall, and a residence. The agenda is mostly a list of documents, with no details on the proposals or decisions.

• Approval of minutes from 3-4-2021
• Breen Inbank Garage
• Cazador Condominium Subdivision
• Magdalena Wall
• Hong Residence

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will vote on a Specific Plan amendment to remove toll road references, award contracts for tree maintenance and a park monument sign project, and consider allowing dogs on a designated beach portion. They will also discuss a letter opposing state housing bills and receive various committee minutes and reports.

• Specific Plan Amendment 20393 to remove toll road references
• Contract award to West Coast Arborist Inc. for annual tree maintenance
• Contract award for Hardy and Harper project 21302
• Resolution to allow dogs on a designated portion of beach
• Consideration of letter to oppose bills relating to state housing crisis

The Council approved a $455,000 contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for FY 2021 Major Street Maintenance, and adopted Resolution No. 21-05 accepting the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report with amendments. It also approved a $180,000 legislative advocacy contract with Aprea & Micheli, and adopted Resolution No. 21-06 declaring weeds and rubbish public nuisances. A motion to award a $1.305 million tree maintenance contract to West Coast Arborists failed, but $25,000 was authorized for emergency tree services.

• Approved $455,000 street maintenance contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. (C21-08)
• Adopted Resolution 21-05 accepting the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report with amendments
• Approved $180,000 legislative advocacy contract with Aprea & Micheli (C21-09)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06 declaring weeds and rubbish public nuisances
• Failed to award $1.305 million tree maintenance contract to West Coast Arborists (2-3 vote)
• Authorized $25,000 for emergency tree services with West Coast Arborists
• Approved warrant register totaling $4,872,999.15 and payroll register of $446,504.07
• Enabled YouTube chat feature for Council meetings (4-1 vote)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager and a conference with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented City Manager position. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the next regular meeting is set for March 16, 2021.

• Closed session: public employee appointment for City Manager
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19; public participation via online comment form

The City Council met in a special session on March 14, 2021, and went into closed session to discuss a City Manager appointment and labor negotiations. Upon reconvening, the deputy city attorney announced no reportable action was taken. The council then adjourned; no substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (5-0)
• Recessed to closed session for labor negotiations (5-0)
• Adjourned at 1:09 p.m. (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee scheduled for March 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2021, via teleconference.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only closed session items: the appointment of a City Manager and a conference with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented City Manager position. No public business will be discussed, and the meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Manager position
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (Mayor Ward, Mayor Pro Tem James, Gary Phillips) regarding unrepresented employee: City Manager

The City Council met in a special session on March 9, 2021, and voted 5-0 to recess into closed session to discuss a City Manager appointment and labor negotiations. After reconvening, the deputy city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session. The council then voted 5-0 to adjourn.

• Voted 5-0 to recess into closed session to discuss City Manager appointment and labor negotiations.
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to review and potentially approve the minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes discussion of the Halls Deck project, as detailed in the provided materials.

• Approval of minutes from the 2-18-2021 meeting
• Discussion of the Halls Deck project

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Exception Permit 20-312 and Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 20-313 for exterior modifications to a single-family residence at 248 West El Portal, including a second-floor deck encroaching into setbacks. The approval was based on findings that the project would not adversely affect neighbors or the historic structure, and it was found categorically exempt from CEQA. The action was formalized in Resolution ZA 21-004.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 20-312 for a second-floor deck encroaching 12 inches into the front setback and 6 inches into the side setback, plus maintaining an existing 14-inch front nook encroachment.
• Approved Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 20-313 for exterior modifications to the residence abutting a historic structure, with findings that the project complies with design guidelines and will not negatively impact the historic structure.
• Adopted Resolution ZA 21-004, approving both permits subject to Conditions of Approval.
• Determined the project categorically exempt from CEQA under State Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15305 (Class 5).

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine items, including approving minutes, a final parcel map, and several contracts. Key actions include awarding contracts for sidewalk repair, recycling services, and sports park fence replacement, as well as adopting a resolution for municipal play regulations and making midyear budget adjustments.

• Approve final parcel map 2018113 for La Paloma triplex at 203 La Paloma
• Contract award to Towo Enterprise Inc for FY 2021 sidewalk repair program (Project No. 21305)
• Contract award for business and residential recycling and organics program
• Installation of errant ball netting at Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park
• FY 2020-21 midyear budget adjustments

The City Council voted 5-0 to authorize the mayor to send letters supporting SB 760 and SB 761, which relate to state highways and public resources, to protect open space and prevent a toll road. The council also directed staff to explore partnering with neighboring cities on homelessness, approved a sidewalk repair contract, and adopted an ordinance regulating e-bike use on the pier and beach. A motion to extend the homeless outreach contract with City Net failed, so the contract was not extended.

• Authorized letters of support for SB 760 and SB 761 (5-0).
• Directed staff to contact San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point about partnering on homelessness (5-0).
• Approved FY 2021 Sidewalk Repair Program contract with Towo Enterprise, Inc. for $83,110 (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1711 regulating bicycles and e-bikes on the pier and beach (5-0).
• Approved mid-year budget adjustments as identified in the Administrative Report (5-0).
• Approved warrant register totaling $873,775.60 (5-0).
• Failed to extend homeless outreach contract with City Net (2-3).
• Disabled chat on YouTube livestream for this meeting only (5-0).

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with an agenda focused on reviewing two city policies: one on council meetings and operating procedures, and another on council access to confidential documents. No other substantive business is listed.

• Review of Policy and Procedure 120111 on City Council meetings and operating procedures
• Review of Policy and Procedure 120112 on City Council access to confidential documents

The City Council voted 5-0 to direct staff to draft changes to two policies: one requiring three affirmative votes to prepare staff reports for items agendized by two members, and another allowing councilmembers to receive confidential documents via hard copies or CapLinked. A motion to require minutes during closed sessions failed 2-3. The council also discussed leadership protocols and directed staff to draft a plan for reopening City Hall and council meetings to the public.

• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft policy changes for agenda items by two members, requiring three votes for staff reports (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft policy changes for confidential document access, allowing hard copies or CapLinked (5-0)
• Failed to add provision for minutes during closed sessions (2-3)
• Directed staff to draft plan for reopening City Hall and council meetings to the public
• Agendized YouTube Chat functionality for March 16, 2021 meeting

City Council

This is a brief adjourned regular meeting with only one substantive item: a closed-session discussion, continued from February 16, about the appointment of a City Manager. The public cannot attend in person due to COVID-19; comments must be submitted online. The meeting will adjourn to a special teleconference meeting on March 1, 2021.

• Closed session: Public Employee Appointment — City Manager (Gov. Code 54957)
• Adjourn to Special Council Meeting on March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference

The San Clemente City Council held an adjourned regular meeting on February 27, 2021, convening at 11:05 a.m. and reconvening in open session at 4:57 p.m. after a closed session. The only substantive item was a closed session discussion on the City Manager appointment, continued from February 16, 2021, with no reportable action taken. The council then adjourned to a special meeting on March 1, 2021.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session; no reportable action taken
• Adjourned to special meeting on March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for February 24, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Zoning Administrator

The City Council is meeting to review and potentially approve the draft minutes from the February 4, 2021, Zoning Administrator meeting. The council will also discuss a report on fences and gates in the La Ventura area, which may involve proposed regulations or guidelines.

• Review of Zoning Administrator draft minutes from 2-4-21
• Discussion of La Ventura fences and gates

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Architectural Permit 20-307 for fences, walls, and gates at the La Ventura Event Center, 2316 South El Camino Real, for security purposes. The approval was subject to conditions, including modifications to landscaping and gate operations during events. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved Minor Architectural Permit 20-307 for La Ventura fences and gates (Resolution ZA 21-003)
• Modified Condition 4.21 to require a landscape plan approved by the Community Development Director
• Modified Condition 7.20 to require staff to identify which gates remain open during events

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a General Plan amendment updating the roadway system, a joint homeless subcommittee work plan, and several other items including license agreements for ballot drop boxes and a new community outreach worker classification. The agenda also includes routine items like financial reports, minutes, and warrant registers.

• General Plan Amendment 20011 Roadway System Update
• Joint Homeless Subcommittee FY 2020-2021 Annual Work Plan
• License agreements for three ballot drop boxes in the city
• Creation of new classification: Community Outreach Worker
• Confirm approach for Mariposa Beach Trail Bridge Replacement

The City Council approved General Plan Amendment 20-011, updating roadway classifications and removing references to the abandoned State Route 241 toll road extension. The council also approved the Joint Homeless Subcommittee's annual work plan, three ballot drop box license agreements with the County of Orange, and a new Community Outreach Worker position. Several items were deferred, including an ordinance on bicycle use on the pier and beach.

• Approved General Plan Amendment 20-011 (5-0)
• Approved Joint Homeless Subcommittee FY 2020-2021 Annual Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved three 5-year ballot drop box license agreements with County of Orange (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-04 creating Community Outreach Worker position (5-0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $7,304,930.48 (5-0)
• Approved payroll register totaling $889,678.36 (5-0)
• Directed staff to seek consultant for Mariposa Bridge structural evaluation
• Deferred Ordinance No. 1711 (bicycle use) to March 2, 2021

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss specific project proposals. The agenda includes reviews for the SC Ranch Market and the Valencia Building.

• Review of SC Ranch Market (Item 2A)
• Review of Valencia Building (Item 2B)

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes with changes and reviewed a minor architectural permit for the SC Ranch Market remodel at 101 W. El Portal. The subcommittee expressed concerns about the proposed gazebo design and suggested improvements, recommending the project move to Planning Commission if the applicant addresses their comments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 27, 2021 meeting minutes with changes to Item 2-A
• Recommended SC Ranch Market remodel proceed to Planning Commission if concerns addressed

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to consider two items: installing errant ball netting at Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park as part of its master plan, and adding dog amenities and access to public beaches. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Consideration of errant ball netting at Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park park master plan
• Consideration of dog amenities and access to public beaches

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council amend the park master plan for Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park to allow installation of errant ball netting along Avenida Vista Hermosa (Option B). The commission also voted 5-0 to table discussion of dog amenities and beach access to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council amend Jim Johnson Memorial Sports Park master plan for errant ball netting (5-0)
• Tabled dog amenities and beach access discussion to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider a remodel application by Wolter and to approve the minutes from the January 21, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of Wolter remodel application
• Approval of Zoning Administrator minutes from 1-21-2021

The Zoning Administrator approved Amendment to Cultural Heritage Permit 20-353 for the Wolter Remodel at 212 South Calle Seville, adding new architectural features to a previously approved second-story addition and remodel. The approval was based on findings that the project complies with design guidelines and will not negatively impact the adjacent historic property. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received on this item.

• Approved Amendment to Cultural Heritage Permit 20-353 (Wolter Remodel) via Resolution ZA 21-002
• Received and filed minutes of January 21, 2021 meeting
• Read public comment from Pablo Marquez into the record

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will meet via teleconference to review and comment on updates to the Golf Course Operating Resolution, which includes changes to tee time reservations, cancellation policies, and tournament rules. They will also discuss potential golf course improvement projects for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting includes public input and reports from staff.

• Review of Golf Course Operating Resolution with changes to tee time reservations, cancellation policy, and twilight hours
• Review of future golf course improvement projects for FY 21-22
• 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Report from Golf Staff
• Public comments on golf course operations

The Golf Course Committee approved the proposed resolution for golf operating policies, which includes updated tee time and cart restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee also reviewed potential golf course improvement projects, with members suggesting additions like a drinking fountain with a low fountainhead, renovation of the chipping/practice area, and irrigation software. The minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting were approved with a correction.

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 2020 meeting with correction (4-0-2)
• Approved resolution for golf operating policies (6-0)
• Received and filed 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Adjourned to May 6, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including consent calendar approvals, a lease agreement with 24 Carrots, pension funding options, and an ordinance on electric bicycles. The agenda includes several routine approvals such as minutes, a parcel map, a grant application, and contract ratifications. The council will also discuss a site-specific parks and recreation master plan update and a partnership agreement with ESL Sports.

• 24 Carrots lease agreement (8A)
• Pension funding considerations (8B)
• Use of electric bicycles on beach trail, inland trails, and parks (9C)
• Ordinance No. 1707 and No. 1710 (12A, 12B)
• Ratification of emergency construction contract (6F)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review design proposals for Shoreline Dental and Plaza by the Sea. The agenda includes a draft minutes approval and these two project reviews, with supporting documents such as a historic structure assessment and plans.

• Review of Shoreline Dental project (Item 2A) with historic structure assessment
• Review of Plaza by the Sea project (Item 4A)
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from 12-23-20

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the December 23, 2020 minutes and reviewed two projects. For the Shoreline Dental project at 1409 S El Camino Real, they recommended moving forward to the Planning Commission after incorporating design modifications. For the Plaza by the Sea minor amendment, they recommended administrative approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from December 23, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Shoreline Dental project (Site Plan Permit 20-134 / Cultural Heritage Permit 20-135) move to Planning Commission with modifications
• Recommended Plaza by the Sea minor amendment (Site Plan Permit 19-203) be administratively approved

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the second quarter FY 2020-21 investment report, discuss broker-dealer relationships, and consider changes to the committee's composition as directed by the City Council. The meeting is routine oversight of the city's investment portfolio, which totaled $148.9 million as of December 31, 2020.

• Review of Q2 FY 2020-21 investment report (portfolio market value $148,892,109)
• Discussion of broker-dealer relationships
• Discussion of City Council changes to Investment Advisory Committee composition
• Approval of October 26, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The San Clemente City Council held an adjourned regular meeting via teleconference on January 23, 2021. They unanimously waived the reading of resolutions and ordinances, then recessed to closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager, continuing from a previous meeting. No public action was taken on the appointment, and the council adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to review meeting minutes from December 17, 2020, and to consider a residence application (Item 4A, Enrique Residence). The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of Zoning Administrator minutes from 12-17-2020
• Consideration of Enrique Residence application

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a conditional use permit and site plan for an In-N-Out restaurant at Pico Plaza, authorizing an extension to the short-term wastewater services agreement with SMWD, and awarding a contract for the Fourth of July fireworks display. The council will also consider adopting the 2021 investment policy, approving final parcel maps for condominium subdivisions on Las Bolas, and setting fees for weed abatement and mitigation. Several consent calendar items include minutes, warrants, and ordinances.

• Conditional Use Permit 19346 and Site Plan Permit 19347 for In-N-Out at Pico Plaza
• Extension to short-term wastewater services agreement with SMWD
• Contract award for Fourth of July fireworks display
• Adoption of City Investment Policy 2021 and proposed ordinance
• Final parcel maps for condominium subdivisions at 1631 and 1633 Las Bolas

The City Council approved an appeal by In-N-Out to remove a condition from its conditional use permit for a new drive-thru restaurant at 115 Via Pico Plaza, voting 4-1. The council also directed staff to work with three bidders on revised proposals for the sale or lease of the parcel at Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida La Pata, voting 3-2. Several other items were approved, including a five-year fireworks contract, a wastewater services extension, and two zoning ordinances.

• Approved In-N-Out appeal, removing condition 4.17 and approving permits (4-1)
• Directed staff to work with Bidders 2 and 3 on revised bids for Vista Hermosa/La Pata parcel (3-2)
• Approved $215,000 five-year fireworks contract with Fireworks & Stage FX America (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 10 extending wastewater services agreement with SMWD through April 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1708 on lot consolidation standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1709 creating Public Safety Committee (5-0)
• Approved $4,308,910.41 warrant register and $961,989.51 payroll register (5-0)
• Extended emergency order allowing public alcohol consumption during regional stay-at-home order (5-0)

City Council

This is a special teleconference meeting of the San Clemente City Council. The main item is a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. The agenda also includes public comment periods and a motion to waive reading of resolutions and ordinances.

• Closed session: Public Employee Appointment - City Manager
• Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
• Public comment periods (Oral Communications Part 1 and Part 2)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for January 13, 2021, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the use of electric bicycles on beach trails, inland trails, and in parks. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a discussion item on electric bicycle policy.

• Discussion on use of electric bicycles on beach trail, inland trails, and parks

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2021 was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: January 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via teleconference