San Clemente public meetings in 2022

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. This notice contains no other agenda items.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: January 11, 2023, 3:00 p.m., Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is holding a regular meeting on December 22, 2022. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a review of exterior improvements for the Seasurf property. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 3, 2022
• Approval of approved minutes from November 17, 2022
• Review of Seasurf exterior improvements

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing regarding a Minor Cultural Heritage Permit for exterior improvements at 202 N. El Camino Real. The minutes do not record a final decision or vote on the request.

• Received and filed minutes from November 3, 2022
• Received and filed minutes from November 17, 2022
• Held public hearing for MCHP 22-196 (Seasurf Fish Company)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. The only substantive action is the closed session item; the rest of the agenda is procedural, including oral communications and adjournment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2023, and the January 3 meeting was cancelled.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Manager position
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023
• January 3, 2023 meeting cancelled

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss the City Manager appointment. No reportable action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss City Manager appointment (4-0)
• No reportable action taken during Closed Session

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 20, 2022, covering a range of items including second reading of ordinances for the sixth cycle housing element, ratification of emergency sewer contracts, and a contract amendment for the Marine Safety HQ relocation study. The council will also consider traffic calming measures in the Coast neighborhood, a partnership agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers, and a weekend trolley service extension. Several reports and minutes will be reviewed, along with the fiscal state of the city.

• Second reading of Ordinances 1740-1745 implementing the city's sixth cycle housing element
• Ratification of emergency purchases and construction contracts for Cyprus Shore sewer lining project
• Contract amendment for Marine Safety HQ relocation study (Project No. 31501)
• Consideration of traffic calming in Coast neighborhood (Calle Frontera, Calle Juarez, and others)
• Approval of project partnership agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for San Clemente

The City Council adopted six ordinances to implement the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and introduced a new ordinance regarding urban lot splits and two-unit projects. The Council also approved a partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for shoreline sand replenishment and extended weekend trolley services.

• Adopted six ordinances (1740-1745) regarding affordable housing, emergency shelters, and ADUs (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1748 to regulate urban lot splits and two-unit projects under SB 9 (4-0)
• Approved project partnership agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for San Clemente Shoreline Project (4-0)
• Approved $93,230 for extended weekend trolley service January through March 2023 (4-0)
• Ratified $80,940 contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for Cyprus Shore Emergency Sewer Lining (4-0)
• Approved installation of electronic speed feedback and advisory signs in the Coast neighborhood (4-0)
• Increased Marine Safety Headquarters Relocation Study contract from $87,500 to $122,500 (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Duncan to the Orange County Fire Authority Board (4-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion on the appointment of a Chief of Police Services, which is advisory to the Sheriff. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering public comment rules, meeting protocols, and adjournment.

• Closed session on public employee appointment: Chief of Police Services (advisory to Sheriff)
• Oral communications period for public comments on non-agendized items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022

The City Council held a special meeting on December 15, 2022. The council entered a closed session to discuss a public employee appointment, but no reportable action was taken.

• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss Chief of Police Services appointment (5-0)
• No reportable action taken during Closed Session

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review design proposals for three properties: an outdoor patio at Surfside Pizza, an addition and remodel at the Chabad Jewish Center, and a project called The Gallery. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and architectural plans for the projects. The subcommittee will decide whether to approve the designs.

• Surfside Pizza outdoor patio review
• Chabad Jewish Center addition and remodel
• The Gallery architectural plans review
• Approval of draft minutes from November 9, 2022

The Design Review Subcommittee recommended two architectural applications move forward to further review after addressing specific design and site plan comments. A proposal for a three-story boutique hotel was discussed and will return for a second subcommittee meeting.

• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Surfside Pizza outdoor patio application move to Zoning Administrator pending site plan and architectural updates
• Recommended Chabad Jewish Center addition and remodel move to Planning Commission pending parking, landscape, and architectural updates
• Tabled The Gallery boutique hotel project for a second subcommittee review

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review several items, including a sports partnership with Elite Soccer League, a fee waiver request from the Hawaiian Surf Club of San Clemente, an environmental review update for Richard T Steed Park, and a miniature golf proposal for Vista Hermosa Sports Park. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from a prior meeting.

• Elite Soccer League sports partnership review
• Fee waiver request from Hawaiian Surf Club of San Clemente
• Richard T Steed Park master plan update and environmental review
• Miniature golf proposal for Vista Hermosa Sports Park lease site
• Draft minutes from 10-11-22 meeting

The Commission recommended that City Council grant Platinum Partnership status to San Clemente Girls Softball on a probationary basis and to three other youth sports organizations for one year. A new subcommittee was established to review youth sports partnerships, and a liaison to the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation was selected.

• Recommended City Council grant probationary Platinum Partnership status to San Clemente Girls Softball (6-0)
• Recommended City Council grant Platinum Partnership status to San Clemente Little League, AYSO Region 111, and South Coast Youth Football for one year (6-0)
• Tabled partnership consideration for Elite Soccer League to verify residency percentage (6-0)
• Established a Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee for one year (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Weinstein, Foremaster, and Ambrose to the Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee (6-0 each)
• Selected Chair Rousseau as Liaison to the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation (5-1)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Decided to agendize Site-Specific Park Master Plan updates for future meetings (4-2)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting consisting primarily of a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager, along with routine items like oral communications and adjournment. No public action items or decisions are listed on the agenda. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022.

• Closed session on public employee appointment for City Manager position

The City Council held a special meeting and recessed into a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss City Manager appointment (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 p.m. (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for December 8, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2022.

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a regular and special meeting on December 6, 2022, to consider several ordinances and agreements. Key items include adopting building code regulations, updating specific plans for consistency with the Centennial project, amending the municipal code for the sixth cycle housing element, and a second reading of an ordinance to ban recreational vehicle parking on city streets. The council will also discuss a donation to the Flying Leathernecks Historical Foundation and a resolution for a state water grant application.

• Ordinance to adopt various building code regulations and local amendments
• Specific Plan Amendment SPA 21-229 to update specific plans for consistency with the Centennial project
• Code amendment to implement sixth cycle housing element
• Ordinance No. 1739 second reading: parking recreational vehicles on city streets and alleys
• Resolution for grant funding application to State Water Resources Control Board for water recycling

The City Council elected its leadership for the new term and adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The council also approved several zoning amendments to implement the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and updated various specific plans for consistency with the General Plan.

• Appointed Mayor Duncan to the office of Mayor (3-2)
• Appointed Councilmember Knoblock to Mayor Pro Tem (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1738 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 21-229 for Talega, Rancho San Clemente, Forster Ranch, Marblehead Inland, and Marblehead Coastal (5-0)
• Introduced six ordinances to implement the Sixth Cycle Housing Element (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1739 regarding parking recreational vehicles on city streets and alleys (5-0)
• Approved historic property preservation agreements for 212 Avenida Rosa and 217 Esplanade (5-0)
• Approved $5,693,750.73 in warrant register payments (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee's regular meeting scheduled for November 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 14, 2022, 3:00 p.m., Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

This is an adjourned regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda and supporting packets from the City Clerk and City Treasurer. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided agenda text.

The City Council interviewed candidates and filled two vacant municipal offices. Laura Campagnolo was appointed as City Clerk and Charlie Smith was appointed as City Treasurer, both to serve until November 2024.

• Appointed Laura Campagnolo as City Clerk (3-0)
• Appointed Charlie Smith as City Treasurer (3-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is holding a regular meeting to consider two items: a request from Helping Hands Worldwide and a proposal from Rekinect Wellness LLC for an accessory massage use. The agenda includes minutes from the previous meeting for approval.

• Helping Hands Worldwide request (Item 4A)
• Rekinect Wellness LLC accessory massage proposal (Item 4B)
• Approval of November 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Zoning Administrator approved a permit for accessory massage services at a beauty salon and a permit for food distribution events at the San Clemente Outlets. Both projects were determined to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 22-064 for ReKinect Wellness LLC accessory massage services
• Approved Special Activities Permit 22-309 for Helping Hands Worldwide food distribution events
• Deferred minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular and special meeting with several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance for senior housing and medical offices at 654 Camino de Los Mares, contract awards for pickleball courts at Steed Park and sluice gate replacement at the water reclamation plant, and a policy for night surfing at the pier. The council will also discuss letters, traffic studies, and code amendments.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1737 for senior housing and medical office at 654 Camino de Los Mares
• Contract award for Steed Park pickleball courts project
• Contract award for water reclamation plant sluice gates replacement phase 2
• Consideration of establishing a policy for night surfing at San Clemente Pier
• Code amendment regarding parking of recreational vehicles

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1737 for a mixed-use senior housing and medical office project at 654 Camino de los Mares. Other key actions included approving a contract for pickleball court design and increasing pay for part-time aquatics staff.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1737 for 250 senior residential units and 7,500 sq ft medical office (3-2)
• Approved $404,550 contract with RJM Design Group for Richard T. Steed Memorial Park pickleball courts (4-1)
• Approved $193,000 contract with Jennette Company, Inc. for WRP Sluice Gate Replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-41 for part-time aquatics pay grade changes and a shift premium up to 25% (5-0)
• Approved $107,550 for pool lifeguard pay changes and $62,500 for a Recreation Specialist position (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1739 regarding parking recreational vehicles on city streets and alleys (5-0)
• Authorized $1,000 for pedestrian and side roadway signs on Via San Gorgonio (5-0)
• Decided to take no further action on night surfing at San Clemente Pier (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review the Calvada mixed-use project and approve draft minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes two public hearing items: approval of minutes and project review.

• Review of Calvada mixed-use project
• Approval of draft minutes from 10-12-22 and 10-26-22 meetings

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed a proposal for a mixed-use building at 1430 S. El Camino Real. The committee supported moving the application forward to the Planning Commission provided specific architectural recommendations are incorporated.

• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (1-0-2)
• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Supported moving Calvada Mixed Use Project (1430 S. El Camino Real) to Planning Commission with recommendations

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is holding a regular meeting on November 3, 2022. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from previous meetings and a review of a beer and wine license application for Primo Foods. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 6 and October 20, 2022 meetings
• Review of beer and wine license for Primo Foods

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will consider two resolutions at its November 3, 2022 meeting: one to move regular meetings to the new City Hall Council Chambers at 910 Calle Negocio, and another to amend golf course fees, with an expected 10% increase to offset rising operational costs. The committee will also receive reports on first-quarter golf course activity and maintenance.

• Resolution 22-01 to move regular meetings to City Hall Council Chambers at 910 Calle Negocio, effective February 2, 2023
• Resolution to amend golf course fees, with an expected 10% increase
• 1st Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Report from Golf Maintenance Staff
• Approval of minutes from August 4 and August 30, 2022 meetings

The Golf Course Committee recommended that City Council approve proposed fee increases. The committee also changed the language for private cart trail fees from 'per rider' to 'per cart' and established a new finance review subcommittee.

• Approved August 4, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 30, 2022 joint meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01 moving regular meetings to City Hall Council Chambers (5-0)
• Changed trail fee language from 'per rider' to 'per cart' and removed Pro Shop Concessionaire determination (2-1-2)
• Recommended City Council approve proposed fee increases and associated resolution (5-0)
• Created a Golf Course Finance Review Subcommittee (5-0)
• Appointed Committee Members Page and Veale to the Finance Review Subcommittee (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a master project for senior housing and a medical office at 654 Camino de los Mares, along with a contract amendment for the Mariposa pedestrian beach trail bridge replacement. They will also consider a code amendment for the West Pico specific plan update and architectural overlay expansion, and discuss a potential emergency food storage unit at 380 Avenida Pico. Several routine items include minutes, warrants, and reports on traffic calming, sidewalk pressure washing, and the Sunday farmers market.

• Contract amendment for Mariposa Pedestrian Beach Trail Bridge Replacement (PN 11810)
• Code amendment for General Plan/Specific Plan West Pico update and architectural overlay expansion
• Consider 380 Avenida Pico as potential site for emergency food storage unit
• 654 Camino de los Mares master project: senior housing and medical office
• First reading ordinance to adopt various building code regulations and local amendments

The City Council approved a mixed-use project featuring 250 for-rent senior residential units and a 7,500 square foot medical office. Council also voted to earmark a portion of hotel tax revenue for pension liabilities and introduced updated building codes.

• Approved senior housing and medical office project at 654 Camino de los Mares (3-2)
• Approved earmarking 1/3 of Transient Occupancy Tax for unfunded pension liability (3-2)
• Approved contract amendment for Mariposa Pedestrian Beach Trail Bridge replacement, increasing cost to $554,840 (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1736 for West Pico Corridor Specific Plan update and architectural overlay expansion (4-0)
• Approved use of 380 Avenida Pico for an emergency food-storage unit (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1738 to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Greenwald to the Public Safety Committee (4-0)
• Approved $7,694,886.70 in warrant register payments (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review three property proposals: a home preservation plan at 212 Avenida Rosa, a home preservation plan at 217 Esplanade, and an urban lot split with a two-unit project under SB 9. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• 212 Avenida Rosa HPPA 22-297
• 217 Esplanade HPPA 22-338
• Urban lot split and two-unit project (SB 9)
• Draft minutes of 10-12-22

The Design Review Subcommittee supported moving two historic residence Mills Act agreements to the City Council. The committee also approved staff changes to the Urban Lot Split and Two-Unit Project ordinance and moved it to the Planning Commission.

• Supported moving Mills Act agreement for 212 Avenida Rosa to City Council
• Supported moving Mills Act agreement for 217 Esplanade to City Council
• Moved Urban Lot Split and Two-Unit Project (SB 9) ordinance updates to Planning Commission
• Tabled approval of October 12, 2022 minutes due to lack of quorum

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special town hall meeting to discuss public safety matters within the city. No formal council business will be conducted; the meeting is for discussion only. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2022.

• Public safety town hall discussion
• Next regular meeting on November 1, 2022

The City Council and a panel of officials conducted a town hall meeting to discuss public safety matters. Panelists shared information on goals and statistics and responded to public inquiries. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken.

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the first quarter FY 2022-23 investment report and discuss recommended changes to the City's Investment Policy for submission to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public input. This is a regular meeting focused on investment oversight and policy.

• Review of 1st Quarter FY 2022-23 Investment Report
• Discussion of proposed Investment Policy changes to recommend to City Council
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2021, July 25, 2022, and August 30, 2022 meetings

The committee approved three changes to the city's investment policy: adding a 20% cap on callable agencies, raising the LAIF limit to $75 million, and extending NCD maturity to five years for FDIC-insured amounts. A proposal to add supranational securities as an authorized investment failed on a 2-2 tie. The committee also approved the 1st Quarter FY 2022-23 Investment Report and minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved 1st Quarter FY 2022-23 Investment Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 30, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Investment Policy changes: 20% cap on callable agencies, LAIF limit raised to $75 million, NCD maturity extended to five years (4-0)
• Rejected adding Supranational Securities as an authorized investment (2-2)
• Directed Chandler Asset Management to draft language for extending maximum maturity beyond five years for future consideration

Zoning Administrator

This is a Zoning Administrator meeting agenda with a single substantive item, Item 4A, referencing the Reeves Star project. The agenda provides no details on the nature of the request, decision, or discussion, and the only supporting document is a PDF for that item. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative hearing, but specifics are unavailable from the agenda text.

• Item 4A: Reeves Star project (details not provided in agenda text)

The Zoning Administrator approved a Short Term Apartment Rental (STAR) permit for a two-unit condominium at 140 W. Canada. Unit A will be occupied by a full-time on-site property manager, and Unit B will be used for rentals under 30 days. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA and consistent with zoning and the Coastal Land Use Plan.

• Approved STAR 22-116 (Reeves STAR) at 140 W. Canada (unanimous)
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special meeting to consider multiple contract awards and amendments for infrastructure projects, including street improvements, a bike path, and a coastal resiliency study. They will also discuss ordinances related to zoning and land use, and address vacancies for City Clerk and City Treasurer.

• Contract award for street improvement on Calle del Cerro
• Contract amendment for Ave Pico Class 1 bike/pedestrian path Phase 1 and Ave Pico widening from I-5 to FR
• Contract award for a nature-based coastal resiliency project feasibility study
• Ordinance to approve MP 22-089, AP 22-101, CUP 22-100, General Plan Amendment
• Filling vacancies for City Clerk and City Treasurer

The City Council approved a series of amendments to the General Plan, West Pico Corridor Specific Plan, zoning, and Local Coastal Program to achieve consistency and expand the Architectural Overlay District. The council also approved a $792,396 street improvement contract for Calle Del Cerro, a $300,000 coastal resiliency feasibility study grant, and a $394,614 water reclamation plant tank replacement contract. A motion to issue a Request for Proposal for legal services, including both in-house and contract attorneys, was approved 3-2.

• Approved General Plan, Specific Plan, and zoning amendments for West Pico Corridor (5-0)
• Approved $792,396 street improvement contract for Calle Del Cerro (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 coastal resiliency feasibility study grant from California Coastal Commission (5-0)
• Approved $394,614 water reclamation plant sodium hypochlorite tank replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved $53,522 T-Street pedestrian overpass concrete rehabilitation contract (5-0)
• Approved $18,900 additional services agreement for automatic license plate readers near Max Berg Park (5-0)
• Approved issuing a Request for Proposal for legal services (3-2)
• Continued public hearing on senior housing and medical office project to November 1, 2022 (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review the minutes from the previous meeting and to consider the design of an awning for Seasurf Fish Co. This is a routine design review for a local business.

• Review of 9-28-22 meeting minutes
• Seasurf Fish Co awning design review

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the September 28 minutes and reviewed a Minor Cultural Heritage Permit for exterior improvements at Seasurf Fish Co., 202 North El Camino Real. The Subcommittee provided design comments and supported forwarding the project to the Zoning Administrator for final review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (2-0-1)
• Forwarded Seasurf Fish Co. exterior awning project to Zoning Administrator with design comments

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss an aquatics partnership application for San Clemente Aquatics. They will also consider a resolution to amend the regular meeting location. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of 08-09-22 and 08-30-22 meeting minutes
• Review of 2022 San Clemente Aquatics partnership application
• Resolution amending regular meeting location

The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council grant Senior Aquatics Partnership status to San Clemente Aquatics for a one-year agreement with two possible one-year extensions. They also adopted Resolution No. 22-01, changing the regular meeting location to City Hall Council Chambers at 910 Calle Negocio. Minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting were approved 6-0, and the August 30, 2022 joint meeting minutes were approved 3-0-3 with three abstentions.

• Recommended City Council grant Senior Aquatics Partnership status to San Clemente Aquatics for one-year with two possible one-year extensions (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-01 amending regular meeting location to City Hall Council Chambers at 910 Calle Negocio (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 30, 2022 joint City Council/Commissions/Committees meeting (3-0-3, three abstentions)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider the minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting and a matter involving the Koch-Wong residence. The agenda includes only these two items, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Koch-Wong residence application

The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Cultural Heritage Permit for a garage addition and interior remodel at 238 West Mariposa, a two-unit multi-family dwelling in the RM zone near a historic property. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received.

• Approved Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 22-111 for Koch-Wong Residence at 238 West Mariposa
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a potential increase in resources for police services and a review of the view protection ordinance. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and contracts for park and sewer projects.

• Consideration of increasing resources for San Clemente Police Services
• View Protection Ordinance review
• Contract award for playground equipment replacement at San Gorgonio Park and Steed Memorial Park
• Contract award to Sancon Technology Inc for Beach Trunk Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation
• Resolution designating city authorized rep to obtain FEMA and Cal OES public disaster assistance

The City Council voted 3-2 to apply $1 million from a Section 115 Prefunding Trust toward pension debt paydown, and unanimously approved a $905,207 contract for recycled water quality improvements. The council also authorized $766,783 for playground replacements at two parks and declared an emergency for a $63,613 sewer line repair. A town hall on crime was scheduled for late October.

• Approved $1M allocation to pension debt paydown from Section 115 Prefunding Trust (3-2)
• Approved $905,207 contract for Recycled Water Quality Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved $766,783 playground equipment replacement at San Gorgonio and Richard T. Steed parks (5-0)
• Declared emergency and approved $63,613 contract for Beach Trunk Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 for memorial plaque at Courtney's Sandcastle Playground (5-0)
• Authorized additional police resources to reduce crime, as needed (unanimous support)
• Scheduled a town hall meeting for last week of October on crime concerns (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for South Coast Water District Doheny Desalination Project (5-0)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting focused solely on conducting interviews and making appointments to city commissions and committees, including the Public Safety Committee. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Commission and committee interviews and appointments
• Public Safety Committee applications review

The City Council interviewed two applicants and appointed Scotland Roeber to fill one vacancy on the Public Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024. Councilmember Knoblock initially voted for Greenwald but changed his vote to Roeber, making the appointment unanimous among the four present members. Council also requested an update on the Neighborhood Watch Program.

• Appointed Scotland Roeber to Public Safety Committee (4-0, with Ferguson absent)
• Councilmember Knoblock changed vote to Roeber, carried
• Requested Public Safety Committee update on Neighborhood Watch Program

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review four project applications: an outdoor deck for Riders Club Cafe, a remodel/addition for Hager-Lannen, an urban lot split with a two-unit project under SB 9, and a Dish wireless telecommunication facility. The agenda also includes draft minutes from previous meetings. No decisions are indicated; the subcommittee will discuss and provide design review input.

• Riders Club Cafe outdoor deck
• Hager-Lannen remodel addition
• Urban lot split and two-unit project (SB 9)
• Dish wireless telecommunication facility
• Draft minutes from 8-24-22 and 9-14-22 meetings

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed three items: a minor cultural heritage permit for The Rider’s Club Café to add an outdoor deck and expand alcohol service, a remodel and addition at 216 Avenida Victoria, and an ordinance amendment for urban lot splits and two-unit projects under SB 9. All items were forwarded to the Zoning Administrator with comments, but no final decisions were made by the subcommittee.

• Forwarded Rider’s Club Café outdoor deck and alcohol service expansion to Zoning Administrator with comments
• Forwarded Hager Lannen remodel and addition at 216 Avenida Victoria to Zoning Administrator
• Discussed SB 9 ordinance amendment; no vote taken, forwarded with comments

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for September 22, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for October 6, 2022, at the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: October 6, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the revised Housing Element update, a key planning document. The council will also review and act on several contracts, including storm drain trash capture and catch basin rehabilitation, and discuss items like e-bike regulations and a mobile home park letter of support.

• Public hearing on resolution to adopt revised Housing Element update
• Contract award for storm drain trash capture for San Clemente
• Construction contract award to Cheloletty Engineering for citywide catch basins rehabilitation
• Ratification of emergency purchases and supplemental funding for Cyprus Shore Pump Station emergency
• 2021-2022 CAPER for expenditure of Community Development Block Grant funds

The City Council adopted the revised Housing Element Update (Resolution 22-36) for submission to the state, and approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with Pacific Medical Buildings for a city-owned parcel at Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida La Pata. The council also authorized a letter of support to the California Coastal Commission for replacement coach heights at Capistrano Shores Mobile Home Park, and approved multiple contracts including storm drain trash capture devices and emergency sewer pump station repairs.

• Adopted revised Housing Element Update (Resolution 22-36) 4-0 (Duncan absent)
• Approved exclusive negotiating agreement with Pacific Medical Buildings for city-owned parcel at Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida La Pata 4-1 (Ward opposed)
• Authorized letter of support to California Coastal Commission for replacement coach heights at Capistrano Shores Mobile Home Park 4-1 (Ward opposed)
• Approved $300,000 contract with G2 Construction for storm drain trash capture devices at Pier and Pico Corridor (5-0)
• Ratified $510,000 emergency change order for Cyprus Shore Pump Station bypass operation (5-0)
• Approved $148,600 contract with Cheloletty Engineering for citywide catch basin rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $8.9 million warrant register and $440,018 payroll register (5-0)
• Directed Public Safety Committee to report on e-bike safety measures at October 18 meeting

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review three design-related items: improvements to the Casa Romantica Amphitheatre, a historic duplex on Wach, and a monument sign for Rayas Paradise. These are design review discussions, not final approvals.

• Casa Romantica Amphitheatre improvements
• Wach Historic Duplex
• Rayas Paradise Monument Sign

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for September 7, 2022, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for September 22, 2022, at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: September 22, 2022, 3:00 p.m., 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a regular and special meeting on September 6, 2022, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters, approval of a construction contract for the FY 2023 pavement preservation program, and a supplemental appropriation for a slope analysis at 100 Presidio. The council will also consider establishing a citizens subcommittee to study an amphitheater, approving a long-term wastewater services agreement with Santa Margarita Water District, and appointing Sean Joyce as interim city manager.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1733 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approval of construction contract for FY 2023 Pavement Preservation Program with PALP Inc dba Exc...
• Supplemental appropriation for slope analysis at 100 Presidio
• Approval of long-term wastewater services agreement with Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD)
• Appointment of Sean Joyce as interim city manager

The San Clemente City Council appointed Sean Joyce as Interim City Manager and approved his employment agreement at $133.70/hour (3-2). The council also approved a 30-year wastewater services agreement with Santa Margarita Water District, authorized a notice of termination for the CR&R solid waste franchise agreement, and adopted an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters.

• Appointed Sean Joyce as Interim City Manager, approved Contract C22-55 at $133.70/hour (3-2)
• Approved 30-year wastewater services agreement with Santa Margarita Water District, Contract C22-54 (5-0)
• Authorized notice of termination of CR&R solid waste franchise agreement, ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1733 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 supplemental appropriation for slope analysis at 100 Avenida Presidio (4-1)
• Approved $238,550 contract for FY 2023 Pavement Preservation Program (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 donation from PierPride Foundation for Snack Shack renovation (received)
• Tabled emergency food storage unit site discussion at 380 Avenida Pico (5-0)

City Council

This is a joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission. The agenda is limited to a single item, with no specific topics listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with only the agenda and meeting materials documents available.

• Joint City Council and Planning Commission study session

City Council

This is a joint meeting of the San Clemente City Council and various commissions/committees. The agenda includes an overview of the Brown Act and parliamentary procedure, followed by reports from several commissions and committees. There will be public oral communications, and the meeting adjourns to a study session on August 31 for a project at 654 Camino de Los Mares.

• Overview of Brown Act and parliamentary procedure by Mal Richardson of Best Best & Krieger
• Reports from Planning Commission, Golf Course Committee, Investment Advisory Committee, Human Affairs Committee, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Public Safety Committee
• Adjournment to a joint study session on August 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for a project at 654 Camino de Los Mares
• Next regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022

The San Clemente City Council held a joint meeting with commissions and committees on August 30, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from various commissions and committees on their activities and priorities. The meeting adjourned with a motion to hold a study session the following day.

• Adjourned to August 31 study session on 654 Camino de los Mares project (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a proposed senior housing and medical office project in San Clemente. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and materials for this project review. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of San Clemente Senior Housing and Medical Office project
• Draft minutes from 8-10-22 DRSC meeting for approval

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to review several land-use items, including a beer and wine application, a grocery distribution proposal, and a residence matter. The agenda also includes draft minutes from a previous meeting for approval.

• Draft minutes from 8-4-22 meeting
• Captain Mauris beer and wine application
• Saddleback grocery distribution proposal
• McCormick residence item

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor conditional use permit for Captain Mauri's Beer and Wine at 149 Avenida Del Mar, allowing beer and wine service for indoor consumption daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at an existing deli restaurant. Also approved was a special activities permit for Saddleback Church to hold up to eight food distribution events at the San Clemente Outlets. A minor exception permit for a residence at 115 W. Avenida Cadiz was approved with modifications, requiring the second-story addition to comply with setback requirements.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-204 for Captain Mauri's Beer and Wine (Resolution ZA22-016)
• Approved Special Activities Permit 22-195 for Saddleback Grocery Distribution (Resolution ZA22-017)
• Approved Minor Exception Permit 22-091 for McCormick Residence with modifications (Resolution ZA22-014)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a regular and special meeting on August 16, 2022, addressing a wide range of items including consent calendar approvals, a quarterly financial report, and several ordinances and policy considerations. Key actions include introducing an ordinance to prohibit catalytic converter possession, considering a processing fee for urban lot splits, and discussing a future amphitheater site. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, warrant certifications, and a construction contract for sports lighting.

• Construction contract for sports lighting at Steed Park sports field lighting replacement project
• Purchase of standby generator and electrical distribution system for City Hall building
• Fourth amendment to communications site lease agreement and new lease with T-Mobile
• Urgency ordinance enacting local campaign contribution limits and contractor disclosure policy
• Introduction of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters

The City Council approved a $1,694,885 contract with Musco Sports Lighting for the Steed Park Sports Field Lighting Replacement Project. Council also introduced an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters, approved a five-year lease for the T-Street Concession Building with Organic Concepts LLC, and established a citizens committee to study a future amphitheater. A resolution calling on the state legislature to improve election processes failed 2-3, and a discussion of email redactions was tabled.

• Approved $1,694,885 contract for Steed Park lighting replacement (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1733 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved five-year T-Street Concession Building lease with Organic Concepts LLC (4-1)
• Established citizens committee to analyze amphitheater feasibility (4-1)
• Failed to adopt resolution on election process improvements (2-3)
• Tabled discussion of email redactions (3-2)
• Approved $350,000 standby generator purchase for City Hall (5-0)
• Approved $11,165,062.12 warrant register (3-2)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review the Koch-Wong residence application. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting and a design review item for the residence.

• Review of Koch-Wong residence application
• Approval of draft minutes from July 27, 2022 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the July 27, 2022 minutes and discussed a minor cultural heritage permit for a remodel at 238 West Avenida Mariposa. The applicant agreed to keep the building height at the existing 27'3" per staff recommendation. No formal vote was taken on the permit; the item was discussed with comments for future consideration.

• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Camp as Chair and Cosgrove as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Discussed Koch-Wong Residence remodel; applicant agreed to maintain 27'3" height

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review and approve the draft minutes from its June 14, 2022 meeting. The commission will also discuss the development of its work plan for fiscal year 2022-23. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 06-14-22 draft minutes
• Development of work plan for FY 2022-23

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission elected Teri Rousseau as Chair (4-1-1) and Jorine Campopiano as Chair Pro Tem (7-0). Commissioners reached consensus to allow the Chair and Chair Pro Tem to finalize the FY 2022-23 work plan with staff, which includes items such as park master plan updates, coastal resiliency, plastic reduction, and pickleball at San Gorgonio Park. Several subcommittee appointments were made, including to the Coastal Items and Donations and Sponsorships subcommittees, and Commissioner Feuerstein was appointed as representative to the PierPride Foundation.

• Elected Teri Rousseau as Chair (4-1-1)
• Elected Jorine Campopiano as Chair Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes as amended (3-0-4)
• Reached consensus to finalize FY 2022-23 work plan with staff
• Appointed Commissioner Ambrose to Coastal Items Subcommittee (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Weinstein to Coastal Items Subcommittee (7-0)
• Created Donations and Sponsorships Subcommittee and appointed members (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Feuerstein as representative to PierPride Foundation (7-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special meeting to consider removing the 'Sanctuary for Life City Resolution' from the August 16, 2022 regular meeting agenda. The agenda also includes public oral communications and a routine motion to waive full reading of resolutions and ordinances. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Consideration of removing Sanctuary for Life City Resolution from August 16, 2022 agenda
• Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances
• Oral Communications for non-agendized items

The City Council voted 3-1 to remove the Sanctuary for Life Resolution from the August 16, 2022 meeting agenda, with Councilmember Knoblock voting no. The decision followed public comments both supporting and opposing the removal. The council also waived the full reading of resolutions and ordinances and adjourned.

• Removed Sanctuary for Life Resolution from Aug. 16 agenda (3-1)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (4-0)
• Adjourned at 1:36 p.m. (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider agenda items, including a request from Chaupain Bakery for beer and wine service. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting for approval. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on a single conditional use request.

• Review of Chaupain Bakery beer and wine application
• Approval of draft minutes from July 21, 2022

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 22-126 for Chaupain Bakery at 211 Avenida Del Mar, Suite B, allowing ancillary beer and wine sales for on- and off-site consumption. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301. No public comments were received, and the meeting also received and filed the minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 22-126 for Chaupain Bakery beer and wine sales (ZA22-013)
• Found project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301
• Received and filed minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will discuss and possibly approve a draft urban forest management (tree) policy for the municipal golf course, and will develop its annual work plan for fiscal year 2022-2023. The committee will also receive the 4th quarter golf course activity report and hear updates from subcommittees, including a course tour review and a meeting with Wedgewood.

• Direct staff to collaborate with Greens Subcommittee to finalize Municipal Golf Course Urban Forest Management (Tree) Policy
• Discuss and approve Golf Course Committee Work Plan for FY 2022-2023, including items like master plan update, marketing, fees, and course marshal program
• Receive and file 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2023
• Review of course tour findings, including driving range fence raising project (~$700,000) and tee box conditions

The Golf Course Committee directed staff to work with the Greens Subcommittee and Public Works to develop an urban forest management policy. It also approved continuing all current chair and subcommittee positions for FY 2023 and directed the Chair and Vice Chair to finalize the FY 2022-2023 work plan for City Council approval. The committee received and filed the 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report and heard updates on maintenance and subcommittee reports.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 (4-0-1, Chair Divel abstaining)
• Directed staff to develop urban forest management policy with Greens Subcommittee and Public Works
• Approved continuation of all current position assignments (5-0)
• Directed Chair and Vice Chair to finalize FY 2022-2023 work plan for City Council approval
• Received and filed 4th Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Continued current Greens and House Subcommittee positions
• Adjourned to joint session with City Council on August 30, 2022 (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a master project for senior housing and medical office (Project 22-089). The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and attachments for the project review. This is a design review, not a final approval.

• Review of Master Project 22-089 for senior housing and medical office
• Draft minutes from the June 29, 2022 meeting for approval
• Project attachments (Part 1 and Part 2) for review

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the June 29, 2022 minutes and reviewed a proposal for 250 senior housing units and a 7,500 sq ft medical office at 654 Camino de Los Mares. The subcommittee provided extensive design feedback and agreed the applicant would revise the project and return on August 24, 2022. No final decision was made on the project.

• Approved minutes from June 29, 2022 meeting
• Reviewed Master Plan 22-089 for senior housing and medical offices
• Agreed project will be revised and return to DRSC on August 24, 2022

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the fourth quarter investment report for fiscal year 2021-22, which shows a total portfolio market value of $161.3 million as of June 30, 2022. The committee will also evaluate the performance of Chandler Asset Management and the city's current investment strategy. Public input will be heard, and the meeting will adjourn to a joint session on August 30, 2022.

• Review of Q4 FY 2021-22 investment report (portfolio value $161,298,021)
• Evaluation of Chandler Asset Management performance and investment strategy
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022 meeting
• Public input period
• Adjournment to Joint Council/Commissions/Committees meeting on August 30, 2022

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the 4th Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report and the minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting, both by 3-0 votes. The committee also discussed investment options with Chandler Asset Management and affirmed the current investment strategy for now. No public input was received.

• Approved April 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report (3-0)
• Affirmed current investment strategy (no formal vote)

Zoning Administrator

This is a routine Zoning Administrator meeting with a short agenda. The body will consider draft minutes from the previous meeting and review a beer and wine license application for High Tide Grill.

• Draft minutes from 6-23-22 meeting
• High Tide Grill beer and wine permit review

The Zoning Administrator approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit for High Tide Grill at 635 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 100, allowing on-site beer and wine service. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also received and filed the minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 20-388 for High Tide Grill beer and wine service (Resolution ZA22-015)
• Received and filed minutes of June 23, 2022 Regular Zoning Administrator Meeting

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will vote on a resolution and ordinance to implement Community Choice Energy, an urgency ordinance enacting local campaign contribution limits and contractor disclosure policies, and the introduction of an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The council will also consider a future amphitheater site and a lease with Family Assistance Ministries, among other items.

• Resolution and ordinance to implement Community Choice Energy
• Urgency ordinance on campaign contribution limits and contractor disclosure
• Introduction of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Consideration of future amphitheater site and citizen committee
• Lease for Family Assistance Ministries at 1030 Calle Negocio

The San Clemente City Council tabled a decision on joining the Clean Energy Alliance for community choice energy, with a 4-1 vote. The council also approved a $2.93 million street improvement contract, appointed three members to the Human Affairs Committee, and adopted ordinances on water conservation and bicycle repairs. Several other items were deferred to the August 16, 2022 meeting.

• Tabled Clean Energy Alliance membership (4-1)
• Approved $2,930,365 street improvement contract with Roy Allan Slurry Seal (5-0)
• Appointed Jill Schachter and Rosemary Salas to Human Affairs Committee until 2024, Aaron Washington until 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1731 Water Conservation Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1732 prohibiting bicycle repairs on public property (5-0)
• Approved $499,460 storm drain contract with Innovation, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $263,695 school crossing guard contract with All City Management (5-0)
• Approved PierPride picnic table donation at pier concession (4-1)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 27, 2022, 3:00 p.m., Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for July 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review a mixed-use project on Calvada and a parklet exception request for solar string lighting. The agenda includes draft minutes from a previous meeting and materials for these two items.

• Review of Calvada mixed-use project
• Parklet exception request for solar string lighting
• Draft minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the June 15, 2022 minutes and reviewed the Calvada Mixed Use Project at 1430 S. El Camino Real, recommending design changes but taking no final action. The subcommittee recommended that the Deputy Director not approve a deviation to allow overhead string lighting for parklets, citing visual clutter and glare concerns.

• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Calvada Mixed Use Project: recommended design changes, no final action
• Parklet lighting: recommended denial of overhead string light deviation

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to approve draft minutes from prior meetings and to review three specific items: a garden cabaret at Cabrillo Playhouse, a fence on Tetherton, and a star on Bennett. The agenda lists these as items for discussion or decision, but provides no further details.

• Approve draft minutes from 5-19-22 and 5-24-22 meetings
• Garden Cabaret at Cabrillo Playhouse
• Tetherton Fence
• Bennett Star

The Zoning Administrator approved a Special Activities Permit for outdoor musical performances at the Cabrillo Playhouse, limited to 15 non-consecutive days in 2022 between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The permit includes conditions to mitigate noise and light impacts on neighbors. The meeting also included a public hearing on a minor exception for an over-height fence, but no decision was recorded for that item in the minutes.

• Approved Special Activities Permit 22-063 for Garden Cabaret at Cabrillo Playhouse (Resolution ZA22-012)
• Received and filed minutes from May 19, 2022 and May 24, 2022 meetings

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including implementing Community Choice energy, enacting local campaign contribution limits, and prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, warrants, and various contracts, as well as a review of the city's solid waste and recycling agreement.

• Ordinance and resolution to implement Community Choice energy
• Urgency ordinance enacting local campaign contribution limits and contractor disclosure
• Ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Contract award for storm drain improvement at 1601 Calle Las Bolas
• Approval of PSA for emergency management services with Jacob Green and Associates

The City Council held a brief adjourned regular meeting, hearing public comments on art, park plans, appointments, a parcel map, and campaign finance. No substantive decisions were made; the council voted to continue the meeting to July 19, 2022, and adjourned.

• Continued meeting to July 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Adjourned to July 19, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. for Human Affairs Committee interviews (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review three design-related items: a sound attenuation proposal for Root and Blossom, a master sign program for Ten 10 Santiago, and a mural for the North Beach concession. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions are noted; these are review items.

• Root and Blossom sound attenuation review
• Ten 10 Santiago master sign program
• North Beach concession mural review
• Draft minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting

The Design Review Subcommittee approved minutes from May 25, 2022, and reviewed three items. It directed staff to work with the applicant on sound attenuation options for Root and Blossom playground, with staff as approving body. It supported the Santiago Mixed Use Master Sign Program with conditions and voted to move it to Planning Commission. It discussed a mural at North Beach but took no formal action.

• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to determine feasible sound attenuation method for Root and Blossom playground, staff as approving body
• Supported Santiago Mixed Use Master Sign Program with staff recommendations and additional changes, moved to Planning Commission
• Discussed North Beach mural with suggestions, no formal action

City Council

This is an adjourned regular City Council meeting. The agenda consists solely of a list of PDF documents, which appear to be applications or reappointments for various city commissions and committees, including the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Golf Course Committee, Human Affairs Committee, Investment Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Public Safety Committee. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission appointments (8 applicants)
• Golf Course Committee appointments (4 applicants)
• Human Affairs Committee appointments (4 applicants)
• Planning Commission appointments (5 applicants)
• Public Safety Committee appointments (3 applicants)

The San Clemente City Council conducted interviews and made appointments to several city commissions and committees. The council reappointed Gary Mccaughan and Scott McKhann to the Planning Commission, and appointed Cameron Cosgrove, Karen Prescott-Loeffler, and Brent Davis to fill other seats. Appointments were also made to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Investment Advisory Committee, Public Safety Committee, Human Affairs Committee, and Golf Course Committee. All appointments were made by motion and vote, with some votes split.

• Reappointed Gary Mccaughan and Scott McKhann to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Cameron Cosgrove to Planning Commission (3-2)
• Appointed Karen Prescott-Loeffler to Planning Commission (3-2)
• Appointed Brent Davis to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Amelia Weinstein to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Susan Ambrose, Jennifer Elliott, Robert Feuerstein, Errol Foremaster to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Ryan Bourque to Investment Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Appointed William Hanrahan, Rick Loeffler, Amy Tallakson to Public Safety Committee (4-0)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will review several items including a mural on the North Beach concession restroom building, playground replacements at San Gorgonio Park and Richard T Steed Memorial Park, outdoor recreation facility reservations, a master plan amendment for Vista Hermosa Sports Park Field 2, and the San Clemente Beach Restoration and Climate Resiliency Roadmap. The agenda includes minutes from a prior meeting and these discussion items.

• Mural on public property at North Beach concession restroom building
• Playground replacement at San Gorgonio Park and Richard T Steed Memorial Park
• Outdoor recreation facility reservations policy
• Master plan amendment for Vista Hermosa Sports Park Field 2
• San Clemente Beach Restoration and Climate Resiliency Roadmap

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission made several recommendations to the City Council, including approving a mural at North Beach, selecting playground options for two parks, and keeping current swim and tennis reservation policies. They also tabled a master plan amendment for Vista Hermosa Sports Park Field #2 and directed a subcommittee to present a beach restoration roadmap to the City Council.

• Recommended City Council approve mural on south side of North Beach concession/restroom building (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approve Playground Option #3 'Tree House' for San Gorgonio Park (5-1)
• Recommended City Council approve Option #1 playground at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park (6-0)
• Recommended no changes to current swim reservation process (6-0)
• Recommended no tennis reservations be revisited at this time (6-0)
• Tabled master plan amendment for Vista Hermosa Sports Park Field #2 (6-0)
• Directed Coastal Items Subcommittee to present Beach Restoration and Climate Resiliency Roadmap to City Council (6-0)
• Tabled consideration of subcommittee for donations and sponsorships until next meeting (6-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for June 9, 2022 was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for June 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and salary schedule, and to consider declaring a Level 2 water alert. The agenda also includes numerous contract awards for maintenance services, a police service contract, and several policy items.

• Adoption of FY 2022-23 budget and salary schedule
• Declaration of Level 2 water alert and update to water conservation ordinance
• Contract awards for landscape, graffiti, trails, janitorial, beach, and streetscape maintenance
• Approval of speed cushions on the 100 block of Avenida Barcelona
• Urgency ordinance enacting local campaign contribution limits

The City Council adopted the FY 2022-23 budget at the fund level, declared a Water Shortage Level 2 Water Alert, and approved numerous contracts including police services, landscape maintenance, and ambulance services. A motion to reduce the General Fund budget by 5% failed 2-2, and a motion to remove face mask signs failed 2-2. The council also approved placing measures on the November 2022 ballot to make the City Treasurer and City Clerk appointive positions.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget (Resolution 22-28) 4-0
• Declared Water Shortage Level 2 Water Alert (Resolution 22-27) 4-0
• Approved $18,687,481 police services contract with County of Orange (4-0)
• Approved $2,471,032 landscape maintenance contract east of I-5 (4-0)
• Approved $1,388,400 janitorial services contract (4-0)
• Approved $814,894.20 beach, pier and accesses maintenance contract (4-0)
• Approved placing measures on Nov 8, 2022 ballot to make City Treasurer and City Clerk appointive (3-1)
• Failed motion to remove face mask signs in City facilities (2-2)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss a senior housing and medical office project and outdoor dining exception requests. The agenda includes draft minutes from previous meetings for approval.

• San Clemente Senior Housing and Medical Office project review
• Outdoor dining exception requests
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from April 27 and May 11

The Design Review Subcommittee approved minutes from prior meetings and discussed a proposed senior housing and medical office project at 654 Camino de los Mares, providing design feedback but taking no final action. The parklet dining exception item was continued to a date uncertain as there were no active requests.

• Approved April 27, 2022 minutes (no changes)
• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (minor change)
• Discussed Master Project 22-089, senior housing and medical office (no vote)
• Continued 2022-2023 parklet dining exception requests to date uncertain

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including the FY 2022-23 city budget, a permit streamlining report, a conditional use permit for special events at The Outlets at San Clemente, and recommendations to prevent human trafficking. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and professional service agreements.

• FY 2022-23 City Budget proposal
• Permit streamlining report to City Council
• Conditional use permit for special events at The Outlets at San Clemente
• Public Safety Committee recommendations to prevent human trafficking
• Engagement fee agreement with Hanson Bridgett LLP for Public Records Act advisory

The City Council held a budget workshop and public hearing for FY 2022-23, requesting several amendments and reports. A motion to reduce the personnel budget by $1 million for pension funding failed 2-3. Instead, the Council approved a substitute motion to re-evaluate pension strategies and provide recommendations at the 2023 Long Term Financial Plan. The Council also approved consent calendar items, contracts, and several new business items, including opposing Assembly Bill 2011.

• Rejected $1M personnel budget cut for pension funding (2-3)
• Approved re-evaluating pension strategies with 2023 LTFP recommendations (3-2)
• Approved $220,000 shoreline monitoring contract with Coastal Frontiers Corp (5-0)
• Approved $54,127 PDP/BMP delineation contract with Geosyntec Consultants (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation for Public Records Act advisory services (3-1-1)
• Directed staff to implement Priority 1 human trafficking prevention actions (5-0)
• Continued City Clerk/Treasurer classification code amendment to June 7 (5-0)
• Authorized letter opposing Assembly Bill 2011 (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider a conditional use permit application. The primary item is a request for a Planned Area Permit (PPA) for Select Medical OC at the Lifetime Fitness location. This is a public meeting to decide on the permit.

• Conditional use permit for Select Medical OC at Lifetime Fitness

The Zoning Administrator approved Special Activities Permit 22-137 for a 4-day pickleball tournament at Lifetime Fitness, with conditions including on-site alcohol consumption and a traffic plan review. The permit allows up to 800 daily guests from 8am to 8pm. The decision was based on findings that the use would not negatively impact residences and parking would be managed via a shuttle to San Clemente High School.

• Approved Special Activities Permit 22-137 for PPA Select Medical OC Cup at Lifetime Fitness (Resolution ZA 22-010)
• Permit allows 4-day pickleball tournament, 8am-8pm, up to 800 daily guests
• Conditions include on-site alcohol consumption only (Condition 7.3)
• Final traffic plan to be reviewed by Public Works prior to event (Condition 7.27)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to review several planning items, including a condo conversion project, a fence, a residence, and a commercial project. The agenda also includes draft minutes from a previous meeting for approval. No final decisions are noted in the agenda text itself.

• Item 4A: Project 1050 condo conversion
• Item 4B: Bennett Star project
• Item 4C: Garber fence
• Item 4D: Sigmund residence
• Item 4E: 309 commercial project

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator approved four permits: a tentative parcel map for a commercial condo conversion, two minor exception permits for fences/pools, and a minor architectural permit for an industrial building remodel. A short-term rental hearing was postponed to June 23, 2022 due to an incorrect notice. All approvals were subject to conditions of approval.

• Postponed short-term rental hearing at 209 Avenida Rosa to June 23, 2022
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 2021-116 (Resolution ZA 22-005) for condo conversion at 1050 Calle Amanacer
• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-341 (Resolution ZA 22-007) for fence at 127 Avenida Pizarro
• Approved Minor Exception Permit 22-047 (Resolution ZA 22-007) for pool and fence at 129 Via Artemesia
• Approved Minor Architectural Permit 21-228 (Resolution ZA 22-009) for 309 Calle De Los Molinos with modified sidewalk condition

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss agenda items, including outdoor dining exception requests. The meeting materials include a PDF on the outdoor dining exception requests, indicating this is a primary topic for discussion.

• Outdoor dining exception requests (Item 3A)

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed two parklet dining exception requests under Ordinance 1727. Avila's El Ranchito requested a smaller deck on Avenida Del Mar after determining the Ola Vista slope was a hardship. The subcommittee discussed site conditions and made recommendations, but no formal approvals were granted.

• Reviewed parklet exception request for Avila's El Ranchito
• Reviewed parklet exception request for J'Adore
• Agreed deck should be angled to allow Trolley pull-out
• Encouraged staff to set up cones to test Trolley clearance

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider three items: a withdrawal of a beer and wine application for Seasurf Fish, a condominium subdivision proposal for LeCompte, and a beer and wine application for 9 Style Ramen. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting for approval.

• Withdrawal of beer and wine application for Seasurf Fish
• LeCompte condominium subdivision proposal
• Beer and wine application for 9 Style Ramen
• Approval of draft minutes from 4-7-22 meeting

The Zoning Administrator approved a tentative parcel map for a duplex condominium conversion at 162 Avenida Florencia and a minor conditional use permit for indoor beer and wine service at 9 Style Ramen. A minor conditional use permit application for Seasurf Fish Beer & Wine was withdrawn by the applicant. The minutes from the April 7 meeting were received and filed.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 21-212 for LeCompte Duplex Condominium Conversion (Resolution ZA 22-003)
• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-070 for 9 Style Ramen Beer & Wine (Resolution ZA 22-004)
• Withdrawn: Minor Conditional Use Permit 21-300 for Seasurf Fish Beer & Wine (applicant withdrew)
• Received and filed minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will review the city's tree maintenance policy for the municipal golf course, which has over 600 trees, and provide feedback on possible changes. The committee will also receive the 3rd quarter activity report and a report from golf maintenance staff. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Tree Policy Review at the Municipal Golf Course (Policy No. 301-2-1)
• 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Report from Golf Maintenance Staff
• Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Golf Course Committee voted 4-0 to direct staff to draft a tree policy specific to the Municipal Golf Course, following a review of the current policy. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting (3-0-1, with one abstention) and received the 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or discussion-only.

• Directed staff to draft a separate tree policy specific to the Golf Course (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 3, 2022 regular meeting (3-0-1, Veale abstaining)
• Received and filed 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2022, with several action items. The council will consider adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds, a weed abatement program, a bicycle repair ordinance, zoning for electric vehicle dealerships, and a resolution calling the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, warrant registers, notices of completion for public works projects, and a contract amendment.

• Adoption of 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds
• Weed abatement program for 2022
• Bicycle repair ordinance
• Zoning for electric vehicle (EV) dealerships
• Calling general municipal election for November 8, 2022

The San Clemente City Council approved the 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, adopted the 2022 weed abatement resolution, and called the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. It also directed staff to draft a bike repair ordinance and to investigate locations for electric vehicle dealerships. A motion to restrict the City Manager's contract authority failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan and $329,535 budget appropriation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-17 ordering weed abatement on vacant properties (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 22-13 through 22-16 calling the November 8, 2022 election (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft a bike repair ordinance for June 2022 consideration (4-0)
• Directed staff to investigate EV dealership locations, including outside Rancho San Clemente Business Park (4-0)
• Motion to restrict City Manager's contract authority failed (2-2)
• Approved consent calendar including $2,356,265.95 in warrants and $422,744.05 payroll (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment for building plan check services, increasing amount by $100,000 (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The subcommittee met to review meeting materials and previous minutes. The agenda included a review of outdoor dining exception requests.

• Review of March 23, 2022, draft meeting minutes
• Outdoor dining exception requests

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the March 23, 2022 minutes with a minor change. No architectural review items were considered. The subcommittee reviewed a parklet dining exception request for Avila's El Ranchito at 204 Avenida Del Mar, unit A, and recommended relocating the proposed deck to Ola Vista due to trolley stop conflicts. Staff will relay the recommendation to the business.

• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes with minor change
• Reviewed parklet exception for Avila's El Ranchito at 204 Avenida Del Mar, unit A
• Recommended deck be built on Ola Vista instead of Avenida Del Mar

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will review the third quarter FY 2021-22 investment report, covering the period ending March 31, 2022. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its October 25, 2021 and January 31, 2022 meetings. The agenda includes public input and adjournment.

• Review of Q3 FY 2021-22 investment report; portfolio market value $145,245,225 as of March 31, 2022
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021 and January 31, 2022 meetings
• Public input period

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the third quarter FY 2021-22 investment report, as presented by City Treasurer Mark Taylor and Chandler Asset Management representative Jayson Schmitt. The committee also approved minutes from the October 25, 2021 and January 31, 2022 meetings, with a correction to the adjournment date in the January minutes. All approvals were unanimous (5-0). No public input was received, and the meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on July 25, 2022.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 31, 2022 meeting with correction to adjourned date (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report (5-0)
• Adjourned to next meeting on July 25, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, warrant registers, ordinances, and lease agreements for concession operations at the North Beach Depot building. They will also discuss designating legal fees and scheduling interviews for city commission appointments. A donated tile mural installation at Courtneys Sandcastle Playground is up for consideration.

• Approval of lease agreements for concession operations at the North Beach Depot building
• Ordinance No. 1728 and No. 1729
• Designation of legal fees
• Scheduling meetings to interview and appoint individuals to city commissions
• Consideration of tile mural installation at Courtneys Sandcastle Playground

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 27, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting cancelled for April 13, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for April 27, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a strategic priorities workshop to discuss and set priorities for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a closed session on two existing lawsuits. No formal decisions are expected on the workshop item, as it is a discussion.

• Strategic Priorities Workshop for FY 2022-2023
• Closed session on City of San Clemente v. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and County of Orange (Case OCSC 30-2017-00934703-CU-PT-CXC)
• Closed session on Housing is a Human Right v. County of Orange and City of San Clemente (Case 30-2019-01098573-CU-WM-CJC)

The City Council held a strategic priorities workshop and identified five strategic initiatives for FY 2022-2023, including financial stability, resident confidence, infrastructure, staff retention, and digital transportation. No formal votes were taken on the priorities themselves, but the council unanimously approved procedural motions to waive reading of resolutions and to recess to closed session. The council also agendized City Manager Contract Authority for the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Identified five strategic initiatives for FY 2022-2023 (no formal vote)
• Agendized City Manager Contract Authority for May 3, 2022 meeting
• Requested agenda report template include Strategic Initiatives category
• Approved motion to waive reading of resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess to closed session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator approved Minor Exception Permit 21-214 for a front courtyard with walls and structures over 42 inches at 221 Via Socorro. The decision was based on findings that the exception would not harm neighbors or traffic safety. The project is exempt from CEQA under Class 1. No public comment was received.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 21-214 (Resolution ZA 22-001) for front yard courtyard at 221 Via Socorro
• Received and filed minutes from December 23, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing various professional service agreements, committee minutes, and financial registers. The agenda includes proposed ordinances regarding solid waste management and new additions to the Municipal Code.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 828 Solid Waste Management
• Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 814 to the San Clemente Municipal Code
• Professional services agreements for municipal utilities and environmental services
• Consideration of public murals at End of Pier concession facility
• Acceptance of sensory panel donation for Courtneys Sandcastle Playground

The San Clemente City Council approved using $800,000 in American Rescue Plan grants for public safety, including body cameras, a fourth firefighter/paramedic, and a homeless outreach worker. They also increased the annual Capital Improvement Project maintenance amount from $250,000 to $300,000 and made several reserve transfers. The council adopted ordinances on solid waste management, minimum fire staffing, and parklet dining, and approved multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Approved $800K ARPA funds for public safety (5-0)
• Increased CIP maintenance from $250K to $300K (5-0)
• Transferred $400K to Facilities Maintenance reserve (5-0)
• Transferred $1.5M from Water Operating to Depreciation Reserve (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11 opposing spent nuclear fuel storage at SONGS (5-0)
• Ratified $1.97M Cyprus Shores pump station contract (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1728 on solid waste management (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1729 on minimum fire staffing (4-1)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review two development projects: a commercial project at 309 Commercial and a triplex at Casa Rosa. They will also discuss guidelines and standards for Los Molinos and consider establishing regular meeting dates and times. The agenda includes draft minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of 309 Commercial project
• Review of Casa Rosa triplex
• Discussion of Los Molinos guidelines and standards
• Proposal to establish regular DRSC meeting dates and times
• Approval of draft minutes from 2-23-22 meeting

The Subcommittee approved the February 23, 2022 minutes with a minor change, adopted a resolution moving regular meetings to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays, and reviewed two architectural permits. It supported forwarding the Casa Rosa triplex to the Planning Commission with conditions, and provided input on Los Molinos design guidelines.

• Approved February 23, 2022 minutes with minor change
• Adopted resolution moving DRSC meetings to 3 p.m. (second and fourth Wednesdays)
• Supported forwarding Casa Rosa triplex (Cultural Heritage Permit 22-008) to Planning Commission with conditions
• Deferred sidewalk/palm tree decision for 309 Calle De Los Molinos to staff coordination with Public Works

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a zoning amendment that would allow temporary outdoor dining and parklets, a significant land-use change. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and reports, plus updates on the Mariposa pedestrian bridge and beach park restrooms.

• Zoning amendment for temporary outdoor dining and parklets
• Resolution on spent nuclear fuel storage at SONGS
• 2021 General Plan annual progress report
• Fee waiver for 2nd Battalion 4th Marines reunion event
• Weed abatement program for 2022

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1727 to establish a temporary parklet program for outdoor dining, setting fees of $4 per square foot per month on public property and $1 on private property, with a 24-seat limit per establishment. The ordinance sunsets on December 31, 2023. The motion carried 3-1-1, with Councilmember Ward voting no and Councilmember Ferguson absent. The council also approved the consent calendar, including warrants totaling $9,058,658.14, and directed staff to modify a resolution on spent nuclear fuel storage at SONGS for reconsideration at the April 5 meeting.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1727 for temporary parklet program (3-1-1, Ward no, Ferguson absent)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register of $9,058,658.14 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-07 releasing bonds for Marblehead Coastal Development (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-08 accepting 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-09 establishing weed abatement program for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved aluminum for Mariposa pedestrian bridge replacement (4-0)
• Approved agenda template changes and adopted Resolution No. 22-10 (4-0)
• Directed staff to modify SONGS spent nuclear fuel resolution and reagendize for April 5 (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee scheduled for March 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2022.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for March 2, 2022 was cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for March 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting: March 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to review the FY 2021-2022 midyear budget, consider contract amendments for planning services and trolley operations, and discuss a fee waiver for the Orange County Registrar of Voters for the 2022 Primary Election vote center. They will also receive updates on the site-specific park master plan, recycled water expansion, and a code amendment regarding compensation for City Council members.

• FY 2021-2022 Midyear Budget Review
• Contract amendment for planning services
• Contract amendment for trolley operations
• Fee waiver request for Orange County Registrar of Voters 2022 Primary Election vote center
• Site-specific park master plan update

The San Clemente City Council held its regular meeting on March 1, 2022, and took several actions. The most notable decision was the failure of a motion to introduce an ordinance that would have increased councilmember compensation, leaving stipends at $400 per month. The council also approved the consent calendar, including mid-year budget adjustments and a trolley contract amendment, and deferred action on park master plan updates and a possible withdrawal from the Orange County Library System.

• Approved mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for OC Registrar of Voters to use Community Center as vote center (5-0)
• Approved trolley contract amendment with LAZ Parking, including $9.99/hour rate increase and $173,242 supplemental appropriation (5-0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $1,800,586.04 and payroll register of $410,417.42 (5-0)
• Approved contract planning services amendment with CSG Consultants, increasing contract from $50,000 to $130,000 and eliminating expiration date (3-2)
• Deferred park master plan updates for approximately two months (5-0)
• Directed staff to coordinate with Rancho San Clemente Master Association on recycled water expansion and update 2007 Recycled Water Master Plan (5-0)
• Failed to introduce Ordinance No. 1726 to increase councilmember compensation (2-3); stipends remain at $400/month

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review an item concerning a mural at the end-of-pier concession. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and a document for the mural item. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• End of pier concession mural review
• Draft meeting minutes from January 26, 2022

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting will be held on March 3, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio. This notice is purely procedural, with no items to be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to consider a series of routine and administrative items, including approving minutes, warrants, and several contract awards for infrastructure projects. Key actions include contracts for sluice gate replacement, street improvements, storm drain repair, sidewalk paving, and a recycled water pipeline relocation. The council will also consider grant applications, emergency purchase ratifications, and donations.

• Contract award for WRP sluice gate replacement (PN 26212)
• Contract award for street improvement program (PNs 11306, 22303)
• Contract award for golf course storm drain repair (PN 12609)
• Contract award for paving and sealing sidewalk improvements on Ave Cabrillo (PN 10317)
• Contract award to Prlich and Sons for Avenida Pico recycled water pipeline relocation (PN 21402)

The City Council approved staff's recommendation for traffic-calming measures on Via San Gorgonio and adopted Resolution No. 22-06, establishing no-parking areas on San Gorgonio Park Entrance. The motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Ferguson voting no. A substitute motion by Ferguson to add sidewalk installation and reduce park usage failed for lack of a second. The Council also approved a consent calendar including multiple contracts and expenditures, and directed staff to agendize a possible ordinance on bicycle repair for March 15, 2022.

• Approved traffic-calming measures on Via San Gorgonio and adopted Resolution No. 22-06 establishing no-parking areas on San Gorgonio Park Entrance (4-1).
• Approved the consent calendar, including contracts for street improvements, sidewalk improvements, and water reclamation plant repairs.
• Approved a supplemental appropriation of $25,000 for a tree at the Municipal Golf Course Hole #16 blue tees and directed staff to open the tee box as soon as possible.
• Authorized PierPride to apply for a California Coastal Conservancy Grant.
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-05 authorizing application to the California Coastal Commission for a Local Coastal Program grant.
• Directed staff to agendize a possible ordinance on bicycle repair for the March 15, 2022 meeting.
• Directed staff to agendize the Conditional Use Permit for 'Cars and Coffee' at the Outlets for a future meeting.
• Directed staff to agendize a possible increase in Council stipends from $400 to $860 per month.

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for February 9, 2022. No specific agenda items or decisions were made at this cancelled session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio.

• Cancellation of the February 9, 2022, regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for February 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a proposal for public murals at the end of the pier concession facility. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Consideration of public murals at end of pier concession facility

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the installation and design of two public art murals on the end of pier concession building. The commission also approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Recommended City Council approve two public murals on pier concession building (5-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (5-0)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will discuss and potentially recommend mitigation options for errant golf balls from the Hole #16 blue tees, including planting a tree, installing netting, or relocating the tee box. They will also receive reports on golf course activity, maintenance, and finances, and hear subcommittee updates.

• Hole #16 blue tees errant ball mitigation: tree ($25,000), netting ($50,000-$75,000), or tee relocation
• 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report to be received and filed
• Golf Course Financial Update for FY22 (YTD expenses $544,459 in maintenance personnel)
• Greens Subcommittee report on 1/13/22 course tour
• House Subcommittee report on meetings with Wedgewood GM and Pro Shop head professional

The Golf Course Committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve installing a tree to mitigate errant golf balls from Hole #16, following public concerns about near misses and obstructed views. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings, received and filed the 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report and a financial update, and discussed various course maintenance topics. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 30, 2021 joint meeting (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve tree installation for Hole #16 errant ball mitigation (4-0)
• Received and filed 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report (4-0)
• Received and filed Golf Course Financial Update (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022 was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for February 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a construction contract for storm drain repair, approving a subdivision parcel map, and considering a ban on smoking in public places. They will also discuss a vision plan for a transit area and the feasibility of annexing a planning area.

• Construction contract award to O'Connel Eng for Calle Vista Torito storm drain repair project
• Resolution for subdivision parcel map 2006-287 Lee at 3812 Via del Campo
• Consideration of grant application authorization for PierPride
• Prohibition of smoking in public places in the City of San Clemente
• Feasibility of annexing Ranch Mission Viejo Planning Area 5

The San Clemente City Council adopted two ordinances on second reading: one regulating shopping carts and public storage of personal property, and another prohibiting electric bicycles on the beach, beach trail, and pier. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $2.6 million warrant register and a storm drain repair contract, and directed staff to draft a city-wide smoking and vaping ban for public areas.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1722 on shopping carts and public storage of personal property (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1725 prohibiting electric bicycles on the beach, beach trail, and pier (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant register totaling $2,614,718.52 (4-0)
• Approved $53,545 contract for Calle Vista Torito Storm Drain Repair (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft city-wide smoking and vaping ban for public areas (4-0)
• Deferred PierPride grant application to February 15, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved weed abatement report and authorized billing to property owners (4-0)
• Directed staff to begin City Attorney evaluation process in March 2022 (4-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the second quarter FY 2021-22 investment report and consider whether to adopt Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) investing principles for the city's portfolio. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Consideration of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) investing in the City's portfolio
• Review of Investment Report for 2nd Quarter FY 2021-22 (period ending December 31, 2021)
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021 meeting

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the 2nd Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report and tabled a discussion on ESG investing until at least two members request it. Minutes from October 25, 2021 were also approved with a date correction. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved October 25, 2021 minutes with correction (4-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarter FY 2021-22 Investment Report (5-0)
• Tabled ESG investing discussion until two or more members request it (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to review two design proposals: a mural for the end of the pier concession and a gazebo at SC Ranch Market. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• End of Pier Concession mural review
• SC Ranch Market gazebo review
• Approval of 12-15-21 draft meeting minutes

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the January 12, 2022 minutes without changes. The item on murals for the end of the San Clemente Municipal Pier concession building was tabled by staff. The subcommittee reviewed a staff waiver for a patio cover at the SC Ranch Market but found insufficient details, requesting the applicant provide more information and return for a second review before staff approval.

• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled pier concession building murals review (staff action)
• Requested more details on SC Ranch Market gazebo patio cover
• Required second DRSC review before staff waiver approval

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. The council will also hear public comments and waive the full reading of resolutions and ordinances.

• Closed session under Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) for potential litigation (1 case)
• Oral communications for public comments on non-agendized items
• Motion to waive reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances

The San Clemente City Council met in a special session on January 24, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The only motions were procedural: waiving the full reading of resolutions and ordinances, recessing to closed session, and adjourning. The closed session report indicated no reportable action was taken.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (4-0)
• Recessed to closed session for anticipated litigation (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:02 p.m. (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The January 20, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Administrator has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The San Clemente City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items and several discussion items. The council will consider ordinances on shopping carts and publicly stored property, ballot measures for city treasurer and clerk, transportation services for homeless individuals, and other topics. The agenda includes many routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, and contract amendments.

• Ordinance on shopping carts and publicly stored property (9A)
• Ballot measures for City Treasurer and City Clerk (9C)
• Transportation services for individuals experiencing homelessness (9D)
• Consideration of Councilmember Ferguson's claims (9E)
• Contract amendment for as-needed plan check services (6I)

The City Council voted 3-2 to not approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Cypress Express Partners for the city-owned parcel at the southwest corner of Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida La Pata. The council also introduced ordinances to regulate shopping carts and public storage of personal property, and to prohibit electric bicycles on the beach and beach trail. A motion to add ballot measures to make the City Clerk and City Treasurer appointive failed, and the council voted to not add them.

• Denied Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Cypress Express Partners for city-owned parcel at Vista Hermosa/La Pata (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1722 amending codes on shopping carts and public storage of personal property (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1725 prohibiting electric bicycles on beach and beach trail, with modifications (5-0)
• Voted to not add ballot measures to make City Clerk and City Treasurer appointive (4-1)
• Approved $8,820,411.49 warrant register (3-2)
• Approved $1,274,225.87 payroll register (3-2)
• Approved Amendment No. 13 to wastewater services agreement with Santa Margarita Water District (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 increase to building code inspection contract with West Coast Code Consultants (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review materials related to outdoor dining for the 2022-23 period, including draft parklet guidelines. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Review of outdoor dining program for 2022-23
• Draft parklet guidelines for 2022-23