San Clemente public meetings in 2025

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority is reviewing operational data including license revenue, animal intakes, and service calls. The meeting includes a policy regarding temporary housing for pets of homeless individuals in San Clemente and Dana Point.

• Review of FY26 license revenue of $147,703 and FY25 revenue of $346,978
• Review of animal intake and adoption data for domestic and wild animals
• Review of 2,867 calls for service and 379 citations
• Policy 32 regarding short-term boarding for pets of homeless residents

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will review the minutes from the Dec 4, 2025 meeting. The board will consider a memo to continue parking waivers at Kandelman. They will also look at tentative future agenda items.

• Review Dec 4, 2025 Zoning Administrator meeting minutes
• Consider Kandelman parking waivers continuance memo
• Discuss tentative future agenda items

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The provided record includes a notice of cancellation.

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will meet on December 17, 2025. The agenda includes a notice and call and references a document titled "ITEM 2A, RASTA TACO.PDF". No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider three items at its regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2025. Items include a parking TPM document, a pocket park proposal, and the BPR Work Plan for fiscal years 2025‑26. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Parking TPM document (6A)
• Pocket Park proposal (6B)
• BPR Work Plan 2025‑26 (6D ATT 1)

The commission approved the Wyland/MWDOC Water‑Wise Pocket Park design proposal by a 7‑0 vote. It also selected Commissioner Schmitt to serve on the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee and added Commissioner Dolegowski to the Beach Sand Policy subcommittee, each approved 7‑0. The parking and transportation demand management plan was tabled pending additional beach‑access information, and the updated 2025‑26 work plan and recent meeting minutes were formally approved.

• Approved Wyland/MWDOC Water‑Wise Pocket Park Design Proposal (7‑0)
• Selected Commissioner Schmitt for Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee (7‑0)
• Added Commissioner Dolegowski to Beach Sand Policy subcommittee (7‑0)
• Received and filed updated 2025‑26 Work Plan (7‑0)
• Tabled Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plan pending beach info (7‑0)
• Approved October 14 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Moved item 6C before 6A (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee will discuss a recommendation to the City Council on updating the ordinance that prohibits parking vehicles on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours. The committee will also select one member to serve on the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee and hear special presentations from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Clemente Marine Safety, and San Clemente Park Rangers.

• Parking on Public Streets in Excess of 72 Hours – recommendation to City Council
• Selection of one committee member to serve on the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee
• Special presentations by Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Clemente Marine Safety, and San Clemente Park Rangers
• Junior Leadership Program communication
• Potential E‑Bike Licensing discussion

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 special‑meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑1 vote, with member Spohn abstaining. Chair Greenwald appointed Stuart Anderson to the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee. The chair directed the Vehicle and E‑Bike Safety Programs subcommittee to review the proposed ordinance on vehicles parked on public streets for more than 72 hours. Member Michael Spohn was appointed to both the E‑Bike Safety Programs and the Communication and Disaster Preparedness subcommittees, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved October 28, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (6‑0‑1, Spohn abstained)
• Appointed Stuart Anderson to Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee
• Directed Vehicle and E‑Bike Safety Programs subcommittee to review 72‑hour parking ordinance
• Appointed Michael Spohn to E‑Bike Safety Programs Subcommittee
• Appointed Michael Spohn to Communication and Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee meeting on Dec 10, 2025 will adopt the minutes from its Oct. 15 and Nov. 12 meetings. It will also consider the design documents titled "Casa Verde de Granada" and "Coastal Abode" that are on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from the 10-15-25 Design Review Subcommittee meeting
• Adopt minutes from the 11-12-25 Design Review Subcommittee meeting
• Review design document for the Casa Verde de Granada project
• Review design document for the Coastal Abode project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on mitigation fees and consider a second reading of a zoning amendment. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contract awards and an emergency agreement for sewer line repairs.

• Ordinance 1798 (second reading) for Zoning Amendment (ZA) 25-396
• Emergency agreement to reimburse OCTA for Beach Trunk sewer line repair and replacement
• Public hearing on the annual report for mitigation fees for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
• Contract awards for Calle Real Pump Station, Camino Vera Cruz recycled water line, and Pico Presidio DIP Replacement Phase 2
• Contract amendment for parking lot at 103 and 107 Avenida Granada

The City Council appointed Councilmember Loeffler as Mayor (3-2) and Mayor Knoblock as Mayor Pro Tempore (3-2). It adopted Resolution 25-190 honoring Lana J. Doyle and Resolution 25-191 filing the annual mitigation fee report, both by 5-0 votes. The council also appointed Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier as the U.S. Marine Corps liaison and waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances, each by a 5-0 vote.

• Appointed Councilmember Loeffler as Mayor (carried 3-2)
• Appointed Mayor Knoblock as Mayor Pro Tempore (carried 3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 25-190 honoring Lana J. Doyle (carried 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-191 filing the annual mitigation fee report (carried 5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier as U.S. Marine Corps liaison (carried 5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (carried 5-0)
• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss litigation (carried 5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting on Dec 4, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing the Wolter Duplex file (Item 4A) and the Alzate tentative parcel map (Item 4B). Minutes from the Nov 20, 2025 meeting (Item 2A) and tentative future agenda items (Item 11B) will also be considered.

• Approve minutes from the Nov 20, 2025 Zoning Administrator meeting (Item 2A)
• Review Wolter Duplex proposal (Item 4A)
• Review Alzate tentative parcel map (Item 4B)
• Consider tentative future agenda items (Item 11B)

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will review several items, including a draft geologic hazard report dated 11‑20‑2025 and the city’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The commission will also consider the Kenney Residence historical designation and receive updates on future agenda planning and the administrator permit report. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• Kenney Residence historical designation review
• Draft Geologic Hazard Report (dated 11‑20‑2025)
• Inclusionary Housing Program review
• Tentative future agendas overview
• Administrator permit report

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Nov 26, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for Dec 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will meet to discuss two specific land use items. The agenda includes the review of the Yap duplex subdivision and the Waddell Star project.

• Yap duplex subdivision
• Waddell Star

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will discuss operational options for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course pro shop, review the contract with Dave Cook, and consider a council report. Public comments and letters from the San Clemente Women’s Golf Club will also be received.

• Consideration of operational options for the municipal golf course pro shop (Item 5A)
• Review of Dave Cook's contract to keep the pro shop (Attachment 2)
• Council report dated 11‑4‑25 (Attachment 1)
• Public comments on pro shop operations (Item 5A)
• Letter from the San Clemente Women’s Golf Club (Item 5A)

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to recommend that the City Council use an all‑inclusive RFP for Pro Shop operations and to include the committee in the RFP process. The committee agreed to dissolve both the Fees Subcommittee and the Pro Shop Operations Subcommittee. The meeting was adjourned 5‑0, setting the next regular meeting for February 6, 2026.

• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended all‑inclusive RFP for Pro Shop operations and committee participation in RFP development/evaluation (5-0)
• Dissolved Fees Subcommittee
• Dissolved Pro Shop Operations Subcommittee
• Adjourned meeting and scheduled next meeting for Feb 6, 2026 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The November 19, 2025 Study Session and Regular Planning Commission Meeting for the City of San Clemente are cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025
• Location: San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle N egocio, 2nd Floor

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will vote on a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to install and operate maritime surveillance. The council will also consider a water‑rate study report, a historic‑property preservation agreement for 121 W. Escalones, a parking agreement with Happy Coffee Club, and a construction contract for synthetic turf at La Pata Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Additional items include a cost‑recovery resolution for beaches, parks and recreation, and a first reading of Ordinance 1798.

• Lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for maritime surveillance (Item 9B)
• Resolution to approve the November 2025 water rate study final report (Item 9A)
• Historic Property Preservation Agreement for 121 W. Escalones (Item 8B)
• Parking agreement between Happy Coffee Club and the City (Item 10A)
• Construction contract for synthetic turf replacement at La Pata Vista Hermosa Sports Park (Item 11F)

The council approved Resolution No. 25-175, which exempts the actions from CEQA, adopts the 2025 Cost of Services study, and adopts Policy No. 201-15 for cost recovery. It also approved a revised fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026, capped annual fee increases at 5%, set the monthly swim pass fee at $83, and removed the $5 per‑player water‑polo fee. The final adoption (excluding water‑polo fees) passed 5‑0. Earlier motions appointed Amanda Quintanilla to the Arts and Culture Committee (4‑1) and Michael Spohn to the Community Safety and Welfare Committee (5‑0).

• Appointed Amanda Quintanilla to Arts & Culture Committee (4-1)
• Appointed Michael Spohn to Community Safety & Welfare Committee (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-175 CEQA exemption and cost‑recovery policy (5-0)
• Approved revised Beaches, Parks & Recreation fee schedule effective 1/1/26 (5-0)
• Capped annual fee increase to 5% starting 2026 (5-0)
• Set monthly swim pass fee to $83 (5-0)
• Removed $5 per player water‑polo fee (adopted separately, 4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee meeting on November 12, 2025 includes agenda items to review the regular meeting minutes from October 15, 2025 and October 29, 2025. The committee will also discuss the Wolter Duplex project. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of 10-15-25 DRSC regular meeting minutes
• Review of 10-29-25 DRSC regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Wolter Duplex

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will review the city's current investment policy (Policy 202-1, effective Jan. 27, 2025). It will also consider two sets of proposed changes to the policy, labeled “Ahearn” and “Chandler.” No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Current Investment Policy (Policy 202-1, effective 01-27-25)
• Consideration of Proposed Investment Policy Changes – Ahearn
• Consideration of Proposed Investment Policy Changes – Chandler

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the revised investment policy and will recommend it to the City Council. Consideration of adding academy securities to the approved broker list was deferred to the next meeting. The committee adjourned and set the next regular meeting for January 26, 2026.

• Approved revised investment policy (4-0)
• Deferred adding academy securities to approved broker list
• Adjourned meeting to Jan 26, 2026 (4-0)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will discuss potential revisions to the golf course scorecard and the proposed 2026 tournament calendar. The body will also receive a first-quarter activity report and hear updates from subcommittees on fees and pro shop operations.

• Review and recommendations for golf course scorecard updates, including combination tees
• Review of proposed 2026 Golf Tournament Calendar
• 1st Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
• Fees Subcommittee report
• Pro Shop Operations Subcommittee report

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings unanimously. They voted to review an updated scorecard and finalize it at the next meeting. They approved the 2026 Golf Tournament Calendar with limits on tournaments, participants, and scheduling. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Aug 7, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 18, 2025 ethics training (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Sep 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved review of updated scorecard, to be finalized next meeting (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Golf Tournament Calendar with conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission meeting will address several agenda items, including a cancellation notice for a study session, a vacancy rate certification for 2025, an appeal related to the Miramar Cup, and a proposal for a recycling facility at the Target location on 990 Avenue Vista Hermosa. The commission will also review public comments and administrative approvals from October 2025.

• Cancellation notice for study session
• Vacancy rate certification 2025
• Miramar Cup appeal
• Recycling facility at Target, 990 Ave Vista Hermosa
• Administrative approvals (Oct 1‑Oct 31 2025)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will meet on November 4, 2025 for its regular session. The agenda includes a second reading of Ordinance No. 1796 to add, amend, and delete provisions of the 2025 California Building Code. The council will also consider a Mills Act historic‑preservation agreement for 121 W. Escalones and a public‑hearing resolution establishing fees for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Several contract awards for water‑line extension, pump‑station rehabilitation, and automated license‑plate recognition services will be presented.

• Ordinance No. 1796 (second reading) – updates to the 2025 California Building Code
• Mills Act historic‑preservation agreement for 121 W. Escalones
• Public‑hearing resolution establishing fees for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
• Contract award – Camino Vera Cruz recycled water line extension
• Contract award – Automated License Plate Recognition Services

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1796, amending the municipal code to incorporate the 2025 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Fire, and related codes, effective Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved $20,000 emergency assistance for Family Assistance Ministries, declared an emergency, and adopted two resolutions setting fees and operating standards for the municipal golf course. A motion to waive full readings of all resolutions and ordinances passed, and the public hearing on a historic‑preservation agreement was continued to the Nov. 18 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1796 to adopt 2025 California Building Code amendments (5‑0)
• Declared emergency under Gov. Code §54956.5 for Family Assistance Ministries (3‑2)
• Approved $20,000 emergency support for Family Assistance Ministries (3‑2)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing on historic‑preservation agreement to Nov. 18 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-150 establishing municipal golf‑course fees (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-167 establishing golf‑course operating standards (5‑0)

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee will discuss a draft 2026 Work Plan and receive presentations from emergency services. The body is reviewing priorities to be submitted to the City Council for approval.

• Draft 2026 Work Plan including homelessness, fire mitigation, and e-bike safety
• Presentations from Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and San Clemente Marine Safety
• Update from Tri-Cities RACES
• Discussion on potential e-bike licensing
• Discussion on 4th of July fireworks enforcement and parking regulation modifications

The committee approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the City Council approve the draft 2026 work plan, also unanimously. Subcommittee assignments for homelessness, fire mitigation, park ranger program, humanitarian award, vehicle and e‑bike safety, and communication and disaster preparedness were made by consensus. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 2026 work plan (6-0)
• Appointed subcommittee members for homelessness, fire mitigation, park ranger program, humanitarian award, vehicle and e‑bike safety, and communication & disaster preparedness (by consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider Agenda Item 1A, which proposes amending the department fee schedule and establishing a cost recovery policy for its services. A fee study document (10‑28‑25 Fee Study) will be reviewed. Public comments will be heard, many focusing on proposed increases to pool rental rates at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. The commission will discuss these proposals and the submitted concerns.

• Agenda Item 1A: Consideration of cost recovery for services and amendment of the department fee schedule
• Review of the 10‑28‑25 Fee Study document
• Public comments on proposed pool rental rate increase at the San Clemente Aquatics Center
• Concerns from nonprofit swim teams regarding lane and pool fees
• Request for reconsideration of the proposed pool rental rate increase

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission voted 5‑0 to raise hourly lane rentals for the 25‑yard and 50‑meter pools by 10%. It also accepted the staff recommendation with that amendment, created a subcommittee to review the Aquatics Partnership Policy, scheduled a lap‑lane reservation discussion for the December meeting, and adjourned to a regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.

• Approved 10% increase to 25‑yard and 50‑meter hourly lane rentals (5‑0)
• Accepted staff recommendation with the fee‑increase amendment (5‑0)
• Established subcommittee to review Aquatics Partnership Policy (5‑0)
• Agendized lap‑lane reservation process for December meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting to Dec. 16, 2025 regular meeting (5‑0)

Arts & Culture Committee

The committee voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. The director noted that the FY 2025‑26 Arts & Culture Work Plan has already been approved by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved July 28, 2025 Arts & Culture Committee minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (6-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the quarterly report dated September 30, 2025. The session includes a review of the Investment Policy 202-1 and draft minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of 2025.09.30 Quarterly Report
• Review of Investment Policy 202-1 (effective 01-27-25)
• Approval of 07-28-25 draft minutes
• Approval of 08-18-25 ethics training draft minutes

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from July 28 and the August 18 ethics training (4‑0). It approved the First Quarter FY 2025‑26 investment report (4‑0). The committee voted to appoint Sheryl Mariano as Deputy City Treasurer (4‑0). It also adjourned to a special meeting on November 10, 2025 (4‑0).

• Approved July 28 and August 18 minutes – carried 4-0
• Approved First Quarter FY 2025-26 investment report – carried 4-0
• Approved appointment of Deputy City Treasurer, Sheryl Mariano – carried 4-0
• Adjourned to special meeting on Nov 10, 2025 – carried 4-0

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to review specific property and business matters. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Kates residence and an update on Buona Forchetta.

• Review of Kates residence (Item 4A)
• Update on Buona Forchetta (Item 6A)

Planning Commission

The October 22, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission are cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5.

• Cancelled Study Session and Regular Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 5 at 5:00 p.m.
• Regular meeting to follow at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will consider a range of items, including a de novo appeal hearing for the Hanson Hotel project and the introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Code. Additional agenda items include an animal‑control ordinance amendment, a review of the weekly Cars and Coffee event, and several contract awards and resolutions on sewer management, a digestor rehabilitation, and a new parcel map. The meeting also includes routine minutes, financial reports, and public comment opportunities.

• Ordinance to amend the SCMC to adopt the 2025 California Building Code Regulations (item 8B)
• Ordinance amending Title 6 of the SCMC relating to animal control and welfare (item 10A)
• De novo appeal hearing of Public Hearing Project 25‑323, Hanson Hotel (item 8A)
• Contract award for Digestor No. 2 structural and mechanical rehabilitation (item 11H)
• Resolution adopting the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (item 11J)

The council waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0). It approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1796 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code regulations and set a public hearing for November 4, 2025 (5-0). It also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1797 amending animal‑control provisions (5-0).

• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0, Carried)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1796 (2025 Building Code amendments) (5-0, Carried)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance No. 1796 on November 4, 2025 (5-0, Carried)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1797 (animal control amendments) (5-0, Carried)
• Continued public hearing on Hanson Hotel appeal (PHP 25-323) to a later date (5-0, Carried)
• Approved consideration of Items 10C (Cars and Coffee event) and 10E (Lodge Hotel project) before public hearings (5-0, Carried)
• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss existing litigation (5-0, Carried)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a cost‑recovery policy for its services. Agenda item 6A proposes amending the department fee schedule to reflect that policy. The meeting also includes review of the FY 2025‑2026 work plan, draft minutes from the previous meeting, and a cost‑of‑service fee study.

• Agenda item 6A: Consideration of cost recovery and fee‑schedule amendment
• FY 2025‑2026 Work Plan for Beaches, Parks & Recreation
• Cost of Service Fee Study documents
• Draft minutes from the 08‑26‑25 meeting
• Public comments on the proposed fee changes

The commission approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0). It established three subcommittees—North Beach partnership, Sandcastles 4 Sloan signage, and a long‑term beach sand policy (each 8‑0). A substitute motion created an Aquatic Fees Subcommittee to examine fee increases (5‑1). The body also added work‑plan timeline items to the next agenda (6‑0) and adjourned the meeting (6‑0).

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Established North Beach Community Association partnership subcommittee (8‑0)
• Established Sandcastles 4 Sloan signage subcommittee (8‑0)
• Established long‑term beach sand policy subcommittee (8‑0)
• Created Aquatic Fees Subcommittee to review fee increases (5‑1)
• Added work‑plan item timelines to next agenda (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting to December 16, 2025 (6‑0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority board will vote on the payroll warrants and registers for the period July 21, 2025 through September 14, 2025. The meeting also includes staff updates on animal control, shelter statistics, and policy items such as Employee Performance Reviews and an Agreement to Pay. A closed‑session will be held for the public employee performance evaluation of the General Manager. The board will also consider a funding agreement with the Pet Project Foundation.

• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 7/21/25‑9/14/25 (payroll amounts $21,545.98; $22,244.17; $24,961.12; $23,255.07)
• Policy and Procedure #37: Employee Performance Reviews
• Policy and Procedure #38: Agreement to Pay
• Closed‑session public employee performance evaluation for the General Manager (Gov. Code §54957)
• Animal Control and Shelter Operations update, including statistics reports

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will meet to discuss specific property matters at three different locations. The body will also review minutes from the September 4, 2025, meeting.

• Riley I Star: 242 Avenida Santa Barbara
• Riley II Star: 222 W Escalones
• Porter Addition: 260 W Marquita

The board adopted Resolution ZA25-024 to approve American Tower's request to replace a 70‑ft lattice tower with a 120‑ft monopole at 616 Del Dios. It also approved the Porter Addition at 260 W. Marquita (Resolution ZA25-023) and a short‑term rental permit for 222 W. Escalones (Resolution ZA25-022) with an added condition on lot configuration. All three projects were found categorically exempt from CEQA requirements.

• Approved Public Hearing Project 25-361 (American Tower monopole) – Resolution ZA25-024
• Approved Development 25-367 (Porter Addition) – Resolution ZA25-023
• Approved Short Term Apartment Rental 25-311 (Riley STAR) with Condition 7.20 – Resolution ZA25-022
• Determined each project categorically exempt from CEQA guidelines

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several items, including minutes from the September 17 meeting, a proposal for a recycling facility at 990 Ave Vista Hermosa, a review of the Valencia Building MSP, an update on the Emergency Shelter Overlay District, and a General Plan amendment to ensure compliance with SB 1425, SB 1035 and AB 747. The agenda also includes a tentative future agenda and a batch of administrative permits for 9‑12‑25 through 10‑2‑25.

• 990 Ave Vista Hermosa recycling facility proposal
• Valencia Building MSP review
• Emergency Shelter Overlay District update
• General Plan amendment for SB1425, SB1035, AB747 compliance
• Administrative permits for 9‑12‑25 to 10‑2‑25

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 1795, which certifies Addendum No. 6 to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the MCSP. The meeting also includes public hearings on a resolution to spend 2024‑2025 CDBG funds, a revised fee schedule for EV charging stations, a youth aquatic partnership policy, and golf‑course fee changes. Additional agenda items address public‑records statistics, possible policy modifications, rejoining the South Orange County Beach Coalition, a discussion of a Brown Act violation, and water‑rate setting procedures. Several resolutions and agreements—covering beaches and parks work plans, a parcel map for a West Mariposa duplex, opioid settlement agreements, and a temporary right of entry for Reservoir No. 5—will also be considered.

• Resolution approving the 2024‑2025 CDBG funds expenditure
• Adoption of a revised fee schedule for EV charging stations
• Ordinance No. 1795 certifying Addendum No. 6 to the MCSP EIR
• Approval of opioid settlement agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus
• Approval of final parcel map 2025‑109 for 214 West Mariposa duplex condominium subdivision

The San Clemente City Council voted 5‑0 to waive reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances. It also voted 5‑0 to continue Item 11H, the consideration of the final parcel map for the West Mariposa Duplex subdivision. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 25‑146, approving the FY 2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for Community Development Block Grant funds, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Continued Item 11H – consideration of final parcel map 2025‑109 for 20214 West Mariposa Duplex (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑146 approving FY 2024‑25 CAPER for Community Development Block Grant funds (5‑0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee meeting will review the August 27, 2025 minutes, consider the ATC Del Rio Replacement project, and evaluate the 2025 Mills Act applications. Materials include speaker cards for the ATC representative and related items.

• Review of Design Review Subcommittee regular meeting minutes from August 27, 2025
• Discussion of the ATC Del Rio Replacement project
• Consideration of 2025 Mills Act applications
• Speaker cards for the ATC representative

The subcommittee filed the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes without comment. It approved moving items 4 and 5 to Phase II in the Mills Act agreement for 121 W. Escalones and supported that agreement for City Council review. It also approved rewording items 1, 10 and 19 and removing the word “obsolete” in the Mills Act agreement for 239 W. Mariposa, and supported that agreement for City Council review. No decision was made on the American Tower communications‑tower request.

• Filed August 27, 2025 Design Review Subcommittee minutes (no vote)
• Concurred to move items 4 and 5 to Phase II in the 121 W. Escalones Mills Act agreement (no vote)
• Supported the 121 W. Escalones Mills Act agreement for City Council consideration (no vote)
• Concurred to reword items 1, 10, and 19 and delete “obsolete” in the 239 W. Mariposa Mills Act agreement (no vote)
• Supported the 239 W. Mariposa Mills Act agreement for City Council consideration (no vote)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee is meeting to consider the approval of amended fees for play at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

• Consideration of amended greens fees for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course

The Golf Course Committee voted 5‑0 to keep Friday rates as weekday rates for residents and apply weekend rates for non‑residents. It also voted 5‑0 to accept the proposed green fee increases and send the resolution to the City Council for approval. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Retain Friday as a weekday rate for residents, weekend rate for non‑residents (5‑0)
• Accept proposed green fees and forward resolution to City Council (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:26 p.m. (5‑0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled due to a lack of business. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for October 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Development Department, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will review the minutes from the August 18 special joint meeting and the August 20 regular meeting. It will discuss the Miramar signage item and consider a General Plan amendment to ensure compliance with SB 1425. The commission will also look at the tentative future agendas and an administrative permit report covering August 1 through September 11, 2025.

• Review of special joint meeting minutes from August 18 2025 (Item 5A)
• Review of regular meeting minutes from August 20 2025 (Item 5B)
• Discussion of Miramar signage (Item 8A)
• Consideration of General Plan amendment for SB 1425 compliance (Item 9A)
• Review of administrative permit report for 8/1/25‑9/11/25 (Item 11C)

The commission adopted Resolution PC25-014, approving Discretionary Sign Permit 25-337 for the Miramar Theater and Bowling Alley and finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA §15311. The approval was unanimous (6-0) with one commissioner absent. The commission also filed minutes from the August 20 and August 17 meetings and adjourned the session.

• Approved Discretionary Sign Permit 25-337 for Miramar Theater and Bowling Alley (6-0)
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA §15311 (6-0)
• Filed minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Filed minutes from August 17, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1795 to approve ZA25362 to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan. It will also consider a resolution amending the Specific Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Hotel at the Outlet, and a development permit for the Luminar Business project. Additional items include a public hearing on Broadmoor HOA enforcement, a resolution opposing Proposition 50, and a water cost‑of‑service study directive.

• First reading of Ordinance 1795 to approve ZA25362 to the Marblehead Coastal Specific Plan
• Resolution approving PHP 25343 to amend SPP 9916 and CUP 9917 for the Hotel at the Outlet
• Resolution approving Development Permit 25224 (CUP 25223 DSP 25263 TTM) for Luminar Business
• Continued public hearing on Broadmoor HOA failure to enforce CCRs
• Consideration of a resolution opposing Proposition 50 on the November 2025 ballot

The council approved, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, the initiation of litigation against Fadia Middlebrook and Mark Middlebrook under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4). It also voted 5-0 to waive the full reading of all resolutions and ordinances, to hold a joint public hearing for agenda items 8A and 8B, and to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 1795, a zoning amendment allowing a hotel height increase at the Outlets.

• Initiated litigation against Fadia and Mark Middlebrook (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Approved joint public hearing for items 8A and 8B (5-0)
• Introduced and conducted first reading of Ordinance 1795 (zoning amendment ZA25-362) (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for September 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will review two Coastal Development Permit applications: Coastal Abode and La Casa Verde de Granada. The meeting includes public comments and owner statements for both items.

• Review Coastal Development Permit for Coastal Abode
• Review Coastal Development Permit for La Casa Verde de Granada
• Consider public comments for Coastal Abode
• Consider public comments for La Casa Verde de Granada

The Zoning Administrator referred the Coastal Abode outdoor display request (PHP 24-085, MCUP 24-104) at 228 Avenida Del Mar to the Planning Commission. The administrator also referred the La Casa Verde de Granada outdoor display request (PHP 24-139, MCUP 24-140) at 130 Avenida Granada to the Planning Commission. No approvals or denials were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Referred Coastal Abode outdoor display permit (PHP 24-085, MCUP 24-104) to Planning Commission
• Referred La Casa Verde de Granada outdoor display permit (PHP 24-139, MCUP 24-140) to Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The September 3, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission are cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at San Clemente City Hall.

• Cancelled Study Session and Regular Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025
• Location: San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Public Health Goals report and discuss alternatives for a city-owned lot. The body will also consider agreements for a pedestrian warning system and the 2025 UWMP.

• Discussion on future alternatives for city-owned lot at 1832 N. El Camino Real
• Public hearing on the 2025 Report on Public Health Goals (PHGs)
• Cooperative agreement with OCTA and SCRRA for pedestrian audible warning system
• Ordinance No. 1794 regarding cross-connection and backflow protection
• Fee waiver request for Orange County Registrar of Voters 2025 Special Election Vote Center

The council adopted Resolution 25-131, authorizing a $406,000 contribution for a Pedestrian Audible Warning System with OCTA and SCRRA. It also approved Resolution 25-130, exempting a $71,030 cost‑sharing agreement for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and Resolution 25-145, accepting the 2025 public health goals report and finding it CEQA‑exempt. Additional actions included designating the council as review authority for a cell‑tower project (Resolution 25-129) and waiving full reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

• Adopted Resolution 25-131 for PAWS agreement, city contribution $406,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-130, approved $71,030 water‑plan cost‑share agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-145, accepted PHG report and CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-129, designated council as review authority for cell tower project (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss litigation initiation (4-0)
• Directed staff to survey public suggestions for 1832 N. El Camino Real lot (4-1)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 21-31 supporting Spent Fuel Solutions (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will convene to review two specific development projects: the Miramar MSP and the Valencia Building MSP. The meeting includes a regular session and public speaker cards for both items.

• Review Miramar MSP project
• Review Valencia Building MSP project
• Public comments for Miramar MSP
• Public comments for Valencia Building MSP
• Regular meeting minutes from July 23, 2025

The subcommittee approved the July 23, 2025 Design Review Subcommittee minutes with a 2-0-1 vote. It recommended that the Miramar Event Center signage package be sent to the Planning Commission for a decision. It also recommended that the Valencia Building sign program be forwarded to the Planning Commission.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (2-0-1)
• Recommended forwarding Miramar Event Center signage to Planning Commission
• Recommended forwarding Valencia Building sign program to Planning Commission

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee will decide on a resolution to adopt a regular bimonthly meeting schedule and review a municipal code section related to its duties. The committee will also discuss developing a work plan for fiscal year 2026.

• Resolution 25-01 to establish bimonthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months at 3:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
• Review of San Clemente Municipal Code Section 2.46 for potential ordinance changes
• Development of FY 2026 Work Plan for committee review and City Council approval

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee selected Michael Greenwald as chairperson and Rosemary Salas as vice chair by consensus. It approved the August 18, 2025 joint council minutes (3‑0‑2) and adopted a resolution setting regular meeting dates, times and location (5‑0). The committee also approved amendments to Municipal Code Section 2.46 (5‑0) and authorized a draft work plan for FY 2026 (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. (5‑0).

• Michael Greenwald selected as chairperson by consensus
• Rosemary Salas selected as vice chair by consensus
• Approved August 18, 2025 joint council minutes (3-0-2; 2 abstentions, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution establishing regular meeting dates, times and location (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Code Section 2.46 with proposed changes (5-0)
• Approved draft FY 2026 work plan for next committee meeting (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 4:26 p.m. (5-0)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will review the FY 2025-26 work plan. The body will also consider a youth aquatic partnership policy and approve minutes from three previous meetings.

• FY 2025-26 BPR Work Plan
• Youth Aquatic Partnership Policy

The commission approved the minutes from the June, July, and August meetings and moved forward with the FY 2025‑26 work‑plan items. It adopted a partnership work plan with the North Beach Community Organization, approved parking‑access improvements, and created subcommittees for all work‑plan items. The commission sent the aquatics partnership policy to City Council with the residency requirement lowered to 88 % (vote 8‑0) while rejecting a reduction of the player fee from $5 to $4 (vote 3‑5).

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Moved forward with FY 2025‑26 work‑plan items (8-0)
• Adopted partnership work plan with North Beach Community Organization (8-0)
• Adopted parking access improvement plan (4C) (8-0)
• Sent aquatics policy to City Council with residency lowered to 88% (8-0)
• Rejected per‑player fee reduction from $5 to $4 (3-5)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will meet to approve minutes from June 4, 2025, and review three specific items: Hawit Star, Leverich Star, and Kropfl Star.

• Review of Hawit Star (Item 4C)
• Review of Leverich Star (Item 4A)
• Review of Kropfl Star (Item 4B)
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-016 to approve the Leverich short‑term apartment rental project at 252 W. Mariposa with modified conditions. Resolution ZA25-015 was adopted to approve the Kropfl short‑term apartment rental at 140 Avenida del Reposo, also with a condition change. Resolution ZA25-017 was adopted to approve the Hawit short‑term apartment rental at 222 La Paloma, with several conditions struck or revised. The administrator also moved to add a Tentative Future Agenda item to all future Zoning Administrator agendas.

• Approved Resolution ZA25-016 for Leverich STAR at 252 W. Mariposa (subject to modified conditions)
• Approved Resolution ZA25-015 for Kropfl STAR at 140 Avenida del Reposo (subject to modified Condition 7.19)
• Approved Resolution ZA25-017 for Hawit STAR at 222 La Paloma (with conditions struck and revised)
• Added Tentative Future Agenda item to all future Zoning Administrator agendas

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The provided materials include a Notice of Cancellation.

The Commission voted 6-0 to determine the Hanson Hotel project is categorically exempt from CEQA and adopted resolution PC25-013 approving the discretionary development permit 25-324 and conditional use permit 25-329, subject to conditions. The decision followed a public hearing and staff report. No other substantive approvals were recorded.

• Received and filed minutes from August 6 study session (5-0-1)
• Received and filed minutes from August 6 regular meeting (5-0-1)
• Reorganized agenda to consider new business items before public hearing items (6-0)
• Determined Hanson Hotel project is categorically exempt from CEQA (6-0)
• Adopted resolution PC25-013 approving discretionary permit 25-324 and conditional use permit 25-329 for Hanson Hotel (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering a policy to impose filing fees for citizens ballot initiatives and an ordinance regarding cross-connection and backflow protection. The body will also review dog access on municipal beaches and a proposed extension of a pilot goat-grazing project for wildfire prevention.

• Proposed filing fee for citizens ballot initiatives
• First reading of an ordinance relating to cross-connection and backflow protection (CCCPH)
• Contract award for San Clemente Pier entrance redesign project
• Proposed extension of the pilot goat-grazing wildfire prevention project
• Contract award for landscape maintenance of city properties east of I-5

The council approved a 5‑0 settlement agreement in MDL No. 2804 National Prescription Opioid Litigation, directing the City Manager to execute the settlement and allocate funds to Orange County. The council also adopted several other measures, including a 5‑0 vote to waive reading of all resolutions, a 5‑0 first reading of Ordinance No. 1794 updating cross‑connection and backflow protection, and a 5‑0 approval of a six‑month pilot dog‑beach program at south T‑Street with signage and waste bags. Additional unanimous actions included a 5‑0 resolution supporting USA Surfing’s bid to be the governing body for the 2028 Olympic surfing team and a 5‑0 resolution authorizing the auction of surplus fleet equipment through JJ Kane Associates.

• Approved 5‑0 settlement in MDL No. 2804 opioid litigation
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Introduced and first‑read Ordinance No. 1794 amending cross‑connection code (5‑0)
• Approved 5‑0 six‑month pilot dog‑beach program at south T‑Street with signage and waste bags
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑114 supporting USA Surfing for 2028 Olympic governing body (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑115 authorizing auction of surplus equipment via JJ Kane Associates (5‑0)
• Approved motion to provide Councilmember Reports after Consent Calendar (3‑2)
• Recessed to closed session at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts and Culture Committee is holding a special meeting for the purpose of conducting AB 1234 Ethics Training. David Widgerow of Burke Williams Sorensen will provide the presentation.

• AB 1234 Biannual Ethics Training for elected officials

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee is holding a special meeting for the purpose of conducting AB 1234 Ethics Training. This is a joint session with the City Council and other commissions.

• Presentation by David Widgerow of Burke Williams Sorensen regarding State Assembly Bill 1234 Ethics Training

The joint special meeting included a presentation on AB 1234 biannual ethics training for elected officials. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting for the purpose of conducting AB 1234 Ethics Training. The agenda states that no other committee business will be transacted during this session.

• Presentation by David Widgerow of Burke Williams Sorensen regarding State Assembly Bill 1234 – Ethics Training

The meeting consisted of a PowerPoint presentation on AB 1234 ethics training for elected officials. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The session adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special joint meeting for ethics training. The agenda states that no commission or committee business will be transacted during this session.

• AB 1234 Bi-Annual Ethics Training for Elected Officials presentation by David Wildgerow

The August 18, 2025 joint special meeting of the San Clemente City Council and Planning Commission was called to order at 3:02 p.m. and adjourned at 4:26 p.m. The meeting included a presentation on AB 1234 biannual ethics training for elected officials. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct AB 1234 ethics training. No committee business will be transacted.

• AB 1234 Ethics Training presentation
• Adjournment to regular meeting on November 6, 2025

The Golf Course Committee held a joint special meeting on August 18, 2025. The session included an AB 1234 ethics training presentation by Davin Widgerow and Burke Williams Sorensen. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The San Clemente City Council holds a special meeting to complete a state-mandated biannual ethics training session for elected officials. No policy decisions or votes are scheduled.

A joint special meeting of the San Clemente City Council and its commissions was held on August 18, 2025. A PowerPoint presentation on AB 1234 ethics training was delivered by Davin Widgerow and Burke Williams Sorensen. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting solely to complete AB 1234 biannual ethics training for elected officials. No other business will be conducted. The session is led by David Widgerow of Burke Williams Sorensen.

• AB 1234 biannual ethics training presentation by David Widgerow, Burke Williams Sorensen

A joint special meeting of the City Council and the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission was held on August 18, 2025. Davin Widgerow and Burke Williams Sorensen presented the AB 1234 ethics training PowerPoint, and a hard copy was placed on file with the City Clerk. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 p.m. and no substantive decisions were made.

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee of San Clemente, CA cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025 because no business required review. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio.

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will discuss animal control and shelter operations, including a license report and updates to the San Clemente Municipal Code. The board will also consider approving payroll warrants and registers for the period of April 14, 2025, through July 25, 2025.

• Approval of payroll warrants and registers (4/14/25 — 7/25/25)
• Staff report on Policy and Procedure #11-2 regarding A Rescue Mission Program
• Staff report on San Clemente Municipal Code Title 6 - Animals
• FY25 License Report
• Animal Control and Shelter Operations Update

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee elected Rick Divel as chairperson and Ben Page as vice chairperson. It approved the FY 2025‑26 work plan and sent the municipal golf course master plan back to the subcommittee for further review. The committee also approved minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting and changed future meeting start time to 5:00 p.m.

• Sent master plan back to subcommittee for further review (5‑0)
• Added Ben Page to the Master Plan Subcommittee (5‑0)
• Elected Rick Divel as Chairperson (4‑0‑1)
• Elected Ben Page as Vice Chairperson (5‑0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 work plan items (5‑0)
• Changed future meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. (5‑0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for August 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is convening for a study session and a regular meeting. The provided agenda consists of procedural documents and an administrative permit report.

• Administrative permit report for the period of 6-10-25 through 7-31-25

The commission adopted Resolution PC25-009 to clarify how projects in Planned Residential Districts without development standards are processed, passing 6‑0. Commissioners also elected new leadership and appointed members to the Design Review Subcommittee. The minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting were received and filed.

• Adopted Resolution PC25-009 for Planned Residential Districts (6-0)
• Selected Cameron Cosgrove as Planning Commission Chair (majority vote)
• Selected M. Steven Camp as Vice Chair (majority vote)
• Selected Scott McKhann as Chair pro tem (majority vote)
• Appointed Cosgrove, Camp, McKhann to Design Review Subcommittee; Brett Freeman as alternate (majority vote)
• Received and filed minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting (4-2-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on voluntary donation fees for the C.A.R.E. program. The body is also deciding on municipal golf course pro shop operations and updating city purchasing procedures.

• Public hearing on voluntary donation fees for the C.A.R.E. program
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1793 regarding purchasing procedures
• Consideration of in-house operations for San Clemente Municipal Golf Course pro shop services
• Approval of SBA loan agreement documents for Salty Turf, LLC leasehold interest
• Purchase of water meters for fiscal year 2025-26

The City Council voted 5-0 to determine an emergency exists under Government Code 54954.2(b)(1) for the Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct Project, allowing a construction contract under an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to protect the Linda Lane Pump Station. The council also voted 5-0 to waive reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances. Additionally, a motion to strike Closed Session Item D from the agenda passed 4-0.

• Declared emergency for Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct Project (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Struck Closed Session Item D from agenda (4-0)
• Recessed to Closed Session to discuss legal counsel matters (4-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review the quarterly investment report as of June 30, 2025. The agenda also includes the review of draft minutes from April and May 2025 and edits to the 115 Trust Investment Policy Statement.

• Quarterly Investment Report dated 06-30-25
• Edits to 115 Trust Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Draft minutes from 04-28-25
• Draft minutes from 05-27-25

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 28 and May 27, 2025 meetings. It also approved the fourth‑quarter FY 2024‑25 Investment Report. The committee adopted recommended changes to the Section 115 Trust Policy, including adopting PARS published ranges and removing benchmark examples in Section 4.8. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 28 and May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 4th Quarter FY 2024-25 Investment Report (4-0)
• Approved Section 115 Trust Policy changes: adopt PARS ranges and delete benchmark examples in Section 4.8 (4-0)

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts & Culture Committee will hold a second consideration of a proposal for a Surf Skate Hall of Fame. The body will also review the committee work plan for fiscal year 2025-26.

• Second consideration of Surf Skate Hall of Fame proposal
• Review of ACC Work Plan FY 25-26
• Approval of May 19, 2025 draft minutes

The Arts & Culture Committee elected Greco as chairperson and Hirschman as vice chairperson, each by a 5‑0 vote. The committee approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. to a regular meeting on Oct 27, 2025.

• Elected Greco as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Hirschman as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a specific amendment regarding the Miramar Theater. The body will also review the minutes from the June 18, 2025, meeting.

• Miramar Theater amendment

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment regarding the Miramar Theater. The meeting also includes a review of the June 18, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Miramar Theater amendment
• Public comment from Culbertson

The subcommittee approved the minutes of the June 25, 2025 special meeting with a 2‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). The committee reviewed a request to modify the Miramar Event Center and Restaurants project, but no formal action or vote was taken. Staff noted that any amplified outdoor activity would require a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and public speakers raised historic preservation and sound concerns. The meeting was adjourned and the next subcommittee meeting is set for August 13, 2025.

• Approved June 25, 2025 DRSC minutes (2-0-1, 1 abstention)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to review a work plan and a proposal for a Surf Skate Hall of Fame.

• Review of the BPR Work Plan for FY 25-26
• Second consideration of the Surf Skate Hall of Fame proposal

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission elected Thor Johnson as Chairperson (5-3-1) and Amanda Garcia as Vice Chairperson (7-1-1). A motion to postpone the Surfer, Skater, Art and Music Hall of Fame proposal was carried unanimously (9-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. by a 9-0 vote.

• Elected Thor Johnson Chairperson (5-3-1)
• Elected Amanda Garcia Vice Chairperson (7-1-1)
• Failed motion to nominate Kahn as Vice Chairperson (4-5)
• Postponed SSAM Hall of Fame proposal, request for more information (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for July 16, 2025, have been cancelled due to lack of business.

Zoning Administrator

The regular meetings of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for July 3 and July 17, 2025, have been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Planning Commission

The Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for July 2, 2025, were cancelled. This cancellation was established on November 20, 2024, during the 2025 calendar year meeting planning.

Design Review Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss design review items. The agenda includes a review of the Luminar Business Park and the draft minutes from the April 9, 2025, meeting.

• Luminar Business Park design review

The subcommittee voted 3‑0 to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2025 Design Review Subcommittee special meeting. Members then reviewed the Luminar Business Park project, offering comments on architecture, signage, landscaping, and hillside compliance. The subcommittee expressed support for the project to proceed to the Planning Commission and City Council. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 Design Review Subcommittee meeting (3‑0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review performance measures for Park Rangers for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The committee will also consider the draft minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Park Rangers performance measures for FY 2025 Q2
• Draft minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the June 24 meeting minutes with a 3-0-1 vote. It then adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m. with a 3-0-1 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-1)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review development items for two 7-Eleven locations and a residence. The body will also address an interpretation regarding tattoo parlors in the West Pico Corridor.

• 7-Eleven at 502 N El Camino Real
• 7-Eleven at 1118 S El Camino Real
• Alzate Residence at 323 Encino Lane
• Interpretation of tattoo parlors in West Pico Corridor

The commission approved Conditional Use Permits for full‑alcohol off‑site sales at 502 N. El Camino Real and 1118 S. El Camino Real, finding both projects categorically exempt from CEQA. It also approved a Development Permit for the Alzate Residence at 323 Encino Lane, also CEQA‑exempt. All three approvals were adopted with unanimous votes of the members present.

• Received and filed minutes from the May 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25-065 for 7‑Eleven full‑alcohol sales at 502 N. El Camino Real, CEQA categorical exemption (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25-066 for 7‑Eleven full‑alcohol sales at 1118 S. El Camino Real, CEQA categorical exemption (5-0)
• Approved Development Permit 24-500 for Alzate Residence at 323 Encino Lane, CEQA categorical exemption (5-0)

Planning Commission

The June 18, 2025, Study Session of the Planning Commission was cancelled due to lack of business.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments for various city boards. The session focuses on reviewing applications for several advisory and planning bodies.

• Arts and Culture Committee applications
• Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission applications
• Community Safety and Welfare Committee applications
• Golf Course Committee applications
• Planning Commission applications

The City Council voted to fill three vacancies on the Community Safety and Welfare Committee, appointing Kelli Gallion-Sholler, James Allen Royer, and Gary Walsh (5-0). It also appointed Rick Divel and Grady Ela to the Golf Course Committee (5-0). Additionally, the Council appointed M. Steven Camp and Brett Freeman to the Planning Commission (4-1) and Patrick Griffin to the Planning Commission (3-2).

• Appointed Kelli Gallion-Sholler, James Allen Royer, Gary Walsh to Community Safety and Welfare Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Rick Divel and Grady Ela to Golf Course Committee (5-0)
• Appointed M. Steven Camp and Brett Freeman to Planning Commission (4-1)
• Appointed Patrick Griffin to Planning Commission (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning amendment regarding the amortization process of short-term rentals and hear an appeal for a short-term apartment rental permit. The body is also considering several contract awards for street improvements and security software.

• Appeal for short-term apartment rental permit 24-329 (Wyatt Star)
• Ordinance No. 1791 regarding fire hazard severity zones
• Final parcel maps for subdivisions at 229 Avenida Monterey, 143 North La Esperanza, and 405 Pasadena Court
• Contract awards for Calafia Complete Streets and FY 2026 Arterial Street Improvement Program
• Purchase of ArcticWolf security software and services

The City Council recessed to a closed session (5‑0) and then waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0). A public hearing was held on a short‑term rental permit for 166 Avenida Aragon, but the applicant withdrew the request. The Council voted to table the item and take no action (5‑0). A substitute motion to adopt Resolution No. 25‑85 failed because it lacked a second.

• Recess to Closed Session (5‑0)
• Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Table short‑term rental permit request (5‑0)
• Substitute motion to adopt Resolution 25‑85 died for lack of second

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss recruitment and retention efforts for position vacancies. The board will also consider a 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of San Clemente City Employees Association.

• Public hearing on position vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per AB2561
• Consideration of 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding with CASA Bargaining Unit
• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 3/3/25 — 4/18/25
• Review of Policy and Procedure #7 and #7-2
• Animal Control and Shelter Operations update and statistics reports

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive updates on park usage policies and subcommittee findings. The body will also review draft minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting.

• Max Berg Plaza Park usage policy subcommittee update
• SIP subcommittee findings

The commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted the Max Berg Plaza Park Policy for all parks and moved the strategic implementation measures plan item to the August 12 meeting. Commissioners also added the Sandcastles for Sloan beach‑safety agenda item and established two standing subcommittees on budget and maintenance. All motions were carried with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Max Berg Plaza Park Policy for all parks (5-0)
• Moved Strategic Implementation Measures Plan item to Aug 12 meeting (7-0)
• Added Sandcastles for Sloan beach‑safety agenda item (7-0)
• Created standing subcommittees for budget and maintenance (4-2-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Human Affairs Committee

The Human Affairs Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss updates to the FY 2024-25 Draft Work Plan. The meeting includes updates on three specific projects.

• Update Resource Registry on City Website
• SCHS Humanitarian Award and Support
• Every 8 Minutes E-Bike Education Program
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled. This is because business is being conducted at the June 4, 2025, Adjourned Meeting.

Planning Commission

The Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for June 4, 2025, are cancelled due to lack of business.

Zoning Administrator

The meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the Kwon residence balcony and a 12-year review for Buona Forchetta.

• Kwon residence balcony
• Buona Forchetta 12-year review

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-014 approving Development Permit 25-118 for the Kwon Residence balcony at 115 Via Artemesia, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The 12‑month compliance review of the Buona Forchetta restaurant was continued to a follow‑up meeting on October 9, 2025. No other new business was acted on.

• Approved Development Permit 25-118 for Kwon Residence balcony (Resolution ZA25-014)
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA (State CEQA Guidelines §15301)
• Continued 12‑month review of Buona Forchetta restaurant compliance to Oct 9, 2025
• Directed staff to develop outdoor storage solution for firewood and propane
• Directed staff to prepare public notice for Oct 9, 2025 follow‑up review meeting
• Requested coordination with Sheriff's Dept., Traffic Engineering, and Code Enforcement for parking enforcement
• No new business actions taken
• Adjourned meeting at 3:56 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider budget adjustments and a revised salary schedule for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts, city ordinances, and a police services contract with Orange County.

• FY 2025-26 budget adjustments and appropriations limit
• Emergency construction contract for the Marquita Slope interim reconstruct
• Ordinance No. 1792 regarding electric vehicle charging stations
• Ordinance No. 1790 establishing term limits for city commissions and committees
• Extension of the goat grazing noxious weed and fire fuel reduction pilot program

The council approved two resolutions adjusting the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 and setting the appropriations limit, both passing unanimously. It also waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances, introduced the first reading of an ordinance updating fire‑hazard zone classifications, and approved a 3% salary increase for city employees. Additional actions included tabling the creation of an Olympic committee, extending a weed‑reduction pilot program, and directing staff to competitively bid an emergency coastal construction project.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 1791 updating fire‑hazard zones (5-0)
• Tabled item on creating a local Olympic committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-71 (budget adjustments) and Resolution 25-72 (appropriations limit) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-73 approving a 3% salary increase and revised schedule (5-0)
• Extended Goat Grazing Noxious Weed and Fire Fuel Reduction Pilot Program until Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Directed staff to competitively bid the Marquita Slope interim reconstruction project and extend the emergency coastal permit (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The San Clemente Public Safety Committee will discuss FY 2025 Q2 performance measures for Marine Safety and Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). The meeting will also review draft minutes from the April 22, 2025 session.

• FY 2025 Q2 Marine Safety performance measures
• FY 2025 Q2 OCSD performance measures
• Public Safety draft minutes from 04-22-2025

The committee voted 3-0-1 to approve the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes, with member Hazelton absent. The same vote was recorded to adjourn the meeting at 3:51 p.m. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (3-0-1, member Hazelton absent)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-1, member Hazelton absent)

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will discuss and consider recommendations on the city's Section 115 Pension Investment Policy, including risk tolerance classification and investment strategy for the pension trust fund. The meeting is procedural with no direct decisions planned.

• Review Section 115 Trust Investment Policy for pension fund
• Discuss PARS Asset Management risk tolerance classification (Capital Appreciation)
• Consider appointment of PARS 115 Trust Administrator
• Review 115 Trust Agreements and PFMAM Tactical Strategies

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the Investment Policy for the Section 115 Trust. It also approved the Capital Appreciation option for asset allocation, selected the PFMAM Tactical Strategies option for asset management, and appointed PARS as the Trust Administrator. The meeting was adjourned to a regular meeting on July 28, 2025.

• Adopt Investment Policy for Section 115 Trust (approved 3-0)
• Adopt Capital Appreciation option for asset allocation/risk tolerance (approved 3-0)
• Select PFMAM Tactical Strategies option for asset management (approved 3-0)
• Appoint PARS as the Section 115 Trust Administrator (approved 3-0)
• Adjourn to regular meeting on July 28, 2025 (approved 3-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider several event permits and a business review. The body will discuss group instruction and tournament activities at local facilities.

• 2025 MLP Pickleball at Lifetime Fitness
• 2025 PPA OC Cup at Lifetime Fitness
• Loco Cycle group instruction
• Buona Forchetti 12-month review

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-011 approving a Minor Conditional Use Permit for Loco Cycle at 979 Avenida Pico, adding a noise‑level condition. The Administrator also adopted Resolutions ZA25-012 and ZA25-013 approving Temporary Use Permits for the 2025 PPA OC Cup Pickleball Tournament and the 2025 Major League Pickleball Tournament at 111 Avenida Vista Montana, each with parking and signage modifications. All three projects were found categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Approved Minor Conditional Use Permit for Loco Cycle (Resolution ZA25-011) with added noise condition
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for 2025 PPA OC Cup Pickleball Tournament (Resolution ZA25-012) with parking and signage revisions
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for 2025 Major League Pickleball Tournament (Resolution ZA25-013) with parking and signage revisions

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will discuss two public hearings: one on a proposal to allow full alcohol sales at a Sprouts Farmers Market site, and another on administrative development permits issued between March 24 and May 16, 2025. The meeting will also include a discussion on a red curb project on Calle Frontera and review public comments related to a project at 641 Camino de los Mares.

• Sprouts Farmers Market off-site full alcohol sales proposal
• Administrative development permits review (3-24-25 to 5-16-25)
• Calle Frontera red curb project discussion
• Public comments review for 641 Camino de los Mares project

The commission filed the April 2 minutes (4‑0). It approved a conditional use permit for Sprouts Farmers Market to sell full‑service alcohol off‑site (4‑0). It also approved minor conditional use permits for The Bowl with several condition changes (4‑0). Finally, it recommended the city council approve red curb installation at 2421 Calle Frontera (carried 4‑6).

• Filed April 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Sprouts Farmers Market off‑site alcohol Conditional Use Permit 25-088 (4-0)
• Approved The Bowl minor Conditional Use Permits 25-033 and 25-032 with condition modifications (4-0)
• Recommended red curb installation at 2421 Calle Frontera to City Council (carried 4-6)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will introduce and consider multiple ordinances, including amendments to fire-hazard zones, electric-vehicle charging requirements, and term limits for commissions. It will also review updates on nature-based adaptation projects, bicycle improvements on Avenida Pico, and zoning changes related to short-term lodging. Procedural items include approval of minutes, warrant certifications, and contract awards for engineering and storm-drain devices.

• Amend fire-hazard severity zones ordinance (Chapter 8.22 SCMC)
• Introduce EV charging station ordinance (Chapter 15.19 SCMC)
• Approve $20K match for OCTA M2 environmental cleanup grant
• Award $150K contract for storm-drain trash capture devices
• Authorize $75K supplemental appropriation for clubhouse HVAC and plumbing

The City Council approved a resolution to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code, striking proposed language and initiating a zoning amendment, and declared the amendment exempt from CEQA. The Council also waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances, adopted language and an effective date for a fire‑hazard zone ordinance, and filed the Nature‑Based Coastal Resiliency Project feasibility report.

• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted language and set July 24, 2025 effective date for fire‑hazard zone ordinance (5-0)
• Filed and recorded the Nature‑Based Coastal Resiliency Project feasibility study (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-60 to amend Title 17 zoning code and exempt the amendment from CEQA (5-0)

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts and Culture Committee will discuss an unsolicited proposal to establish a Hall of Fame honoring local contributors. The body will provide feedback on the project scope and the suitability of proposed installation sites before making a recommendation to the City Council.

• Proposal for a Hall of Fame honoring up to 10 individuals annually
• Requested plaque locations: San Clemente Pier or Avenida Del Mar sidewalk
• Applicant proposal to cover all installation and maintenance costs
• Review of subcommittee updates on Art Exhibits, Concert Series, and Utility Box Art

The Arts & Culture Committee approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to create a subcommittee to develop the proposed Surf, Skate, Art & Music Hall of Fame. The meeting was adjourned for the next regular session on July 28, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Formed subcommittee for San Clemente Surf, Skate, Art & Music Hall of Fame (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Coastal Advisory Committee

The Coastal Advisory Committee will review minutes from its March 20 meeting, receive presentations from UC Irvine student teams on beach sand replenishment collaboration, and discuss a draft feasibility study for a nature-based adaptation project.

• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• City of San Clemente and UC Irvine coastal collaboration on beach sand replenishment — student team presentations
• Nature-based adaptation project draft feasibility study

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 Coastal Advisory Committee minutes with a 6‑0 vote (Vice Chair Brian Jacobs absent). The committee then adjourned the May 15, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote (Vice Chair absent).

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned May 15, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Human Affairs Committee

The May 13, 2025 regular meeting of the San Clemente Human Affairs Committee has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Zoning Administrator

This meeting of the San Clemente Zoning Administrator is largely procedural, consisting of approval of the April 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes and a public comment period. Two documents are listed under public comment: Ferraro Flanagan Law and Santa Margarita Stake Youth Conference, but no action items or decisions are specified.

• Approval of Zoning Administrator regular meeting minutes from 4-17-25
• Public comment period

The Zoning Administrator adopted alternate Resolution ZA25-010, approving Temporary Use Permit 25-128 for the Santa Margarita Stake Youth Conference at 310 Avenida Vista Montana. The project was determined categorically exempt from CEQA. The approval includes multiple conditions covering lighting, parking, and event timing.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit 25-128 for the youth conference (Resolution ZA25-010)
• Determined the project categorically exempt from CEQA (Guidelines §15301, §15311)
• Added Condition 1.14 requiring shielded outdoor lighting limited to 9:30 p.m.
• Added Condition 1.15 allowing applicant to request Code Compliance staff assistance for lighting compliance
• Modified Condition 7.29 to remove Thursday, May 22 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 27 restrictions
• Modified Condition 7.30 to set event setup from May 22‑25, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and cleanup by 12:00 p.m., May 26
• Added Condition 7.31 limiting parking reduction to no more than 90 spaces
• Added Condition 7.32 requiring applicants to encourage on‑site parking for all participants

Planning Commission

The May 7, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission have been cancelled due to lack of business. The next scheduled meetings are a Study Session on May 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to impose term limits on city commission and committee members. They will also discuss adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, authorizing special tax refund bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2006-1, and giving direction on the Offshore Sand Source Investigation Project. Several contract awards and routine items are on the consent calendar.

• Consider ordinance to impose term limits on city commission/committee members
• Adoption of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and amended Citizen Participation Plan
• Authorizing 2025 Special Tax Refunding Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2006-1
• Discussion and possible direction on Offshore Sand Source Investigation Project
• Contract award for South El Camino Real lane reconfiguration and buffered bike lane

The council approved the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, adopting the amended citizen‑participation plan, the 2025‑2026 Annual Action Plan and accepting $312,427 in HUD grant funds for the Community Development Block Grant. It also authorized the issuance of special tax‑refunding bonds for the Marblehead Coastal Community Facilities District and set an eight‑year term‑limit for several city commissions and committees. Additional actions included approving an offshore sand‑investigation route, tabling planning‑commission term limits, waiving full readings of ordinances, and adopting the April 15, 2025 council minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑47 approving 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and $312,427 CDBG grant (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑48 authorizing 2025 special tax‑refunding bonds for Marblehead Coastal Facility District (5‑0)
• Approved term‑limit ordinance (8‑year limit) for five city commissions/committees (5‑0)
• Tabled term‑limit consideration for Planning Commission (4‑0)
• Approved alternative offshore sand investigation route (Dana Point and San Mateo sites) (4‑1)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss security‑threat matters (5‑0)
• Adopted City Council regular meeting minutes of April 15 2025 (5‑0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the San Clemente City Council with only two agenda items: a State of the City presentation from Mayor Knoblock and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled. The meeting is primarily ceremonial and procedural.

• State of the City update from Mayor Knoblock

The council held a special meeting on May 2, 2025 at Bella Collina. Mayor Knoblock gave a State of the City presentation. The council adjourned by consensus at 1:40 p.m. No formal resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting by consensus (no vote tally)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee will consider a proposed Amenity Donation Program that would allow private donors to fund new benches, drinking fountains, and bag caddies, including a 10% maintenance surcharge. The committee will also receive the 3rd quarter golf course activity report and updates from subcommittees on greens, house, and finance. No votes are scheduled on any other substantive items.

• Proposed Golf Course Amenity Donation Program with bench costs estimated at $1,658 to $2,095 including maintenance surcharge
• 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report to be presented by staff
• Subcommittee reports: Greens, House, and Golf Course Finance Review
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjournment to next regular meeting on August 7, 2025

The Golf Course Committee approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It recommended Option B for the bench with a bronze finish and Option B for the plaque, also by a 5‑0 vote. Members agreed to receive and file the 3% Quarter Golf Course Activity Report with a correction to the FY 24‑25 number. The meeting was adjourned to the regular session on August 7, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Option B bench with bronze finish and Option B plaque (5-0)
• Agreed to receive and file 3% Quarter Golf Course Activity Report with FY 24-25 correction
• Adjourned meeting to August 7, 2025 (5-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will review the 3rd Quarter FY 2024-25 investment report, which shows a total market value of $141,322,652. They will also continue discussing the Section 115 Trust, a vehicle for prefunding pension benefits, following their January decision to move forward with PARS subject to fee review. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public input.

• Review Q3 investment report: portfolio market value $141,322,652 as of March 31, 2025
• Continued discussion of Section 115 Trust for pension prefunding (PARS program)
• Consideration of PARS Managed Tactical Program Fees and Net Comparison attachments
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It also approved the third‑quarter 2024‑25 Investment Report (4‑0). The committee voted to hire PARS to manage the city’s 115 Trust assets (4‑0) and to use the Managed Tactical Strategies Program approach for those assets (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned with a motion to reconvene on July 28, 2025 (4‑0).

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarter 2024-25 Investment Report (4-0)
• Approved hiring PARS to manage San Clemente’s 115 Trust assets (4-0)
• Approved using Managed Tactical Strategies Program for 115 Trust assets (4-0)
• Adjourned to July 28, 2025 regular meeting (4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, was cancelled due to lack of business. A special meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review second quarter FY2025 performance measures for Care Ambulance and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). The committee will also consider the draft minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.

• OCFA Performance Measures FY2025 Q2
• Care Ambulance Performance Measures FY2025 Q2
• Draft minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting

The committee voted 3‑0‑1 to approve the April 22 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0‑1 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 22 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-1)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will review and possibly decide on several zoning matters, including a special event permit for Circus Vargas at The Outlets, an addition to the Wach historical residence, and the STAR project at 166 Avenida Aragon, which has drawn public comments. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes from March 20 and March 24.

• Approval of minutes from March 20 regular meeting and March 24 special meeting
• Item 4-A: Circus Vargas 2025 at The Outlets (special event permit)
• Item 4-B: Wach Historical Residence Addition (historic property alteration)
• Item 4-C: STAR 166 Avenida Aragon project with multiple public comments

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-008, approving Temporary Use Permit 25-085 for the Circus Vargas event at the San Clemente Outlets, subject to conditions of approval. The Administrator also adopted Resolution ZA25-009, approving Cultural Heritage Permit 25-101 for improvements to the historic residence at 217 Esplanade, also subject to conditions. No decision was recorded for the short‑term rental application at 166 Avenida Aragon.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit 25-085 for Circus Vargas (Resolution ZA25-008)
• Approved Cultural Heritage Permit 25-101 for Wach Historic Residence (Resolution ZA25-009)

Planning Commission

Both the Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission scheduled for April 16, 2025, have been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meetings are set for May 7, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2025 weed abatement and review mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024-2025. The body will also consider several contract awards and grant applications for city parks.

• Public hearing on 2025 weed abatement
• Acceptance of a $25,000 donation from PierPride Foundation for the pier holiday tree
• Fiscal year 2024-2025 second quarter report and mid-year budget adjustments
• Contract award for Poche Beach Water Reclamation Project
• Grant applications for Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Ralphs Skate Park expansion

The San Clemente City Council adopted a resolution ordering the Community Development Director to clean up vacant properties and exempt the project from CEQA. It also approved mid‑year budget adjustments, a reorganization with new salary schedule, and a plan to fill 14 commission vacancies. Additional actions included waiving full readings of all items, accepting a $25,000 donation for a holiday tree, and tabling two policy discussions.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑39 for weed abatement and CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑40 accepting $25,000 donation for pier holiday tree (5‑0)
• Authorized advertisement and interviews to fill 14 commission vacancies (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑41 for FY 2024‑25 mid‑year budget adjustments (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑42 approving classification changes and revised salary schedule (5‑0)
• Tabled discussion on councilmember participation at city events (5‑0)
• Tabled re‑ratification of Resolution No. 24‑12 (4‑1, Wu voted no)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority is meeting to consider approving payroll warrants for 2024 and 2025. The board will also receive staff reports on shelter statistics, financial audits, and specific policy and procedure updates.

• Approval of Payroll Warrants and Registers for 9/2/24—1/24/25 and 12/27/25—3/7/25
• Review of Financial Statement and Audit Report
• Discussion of Policy & Procedure 22-1 and 22-2
• Closed session for conference with labor negotiators

Design Review Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It expressed overall support for the Hanson Hotel project at 1801 N. El Camino Real and recommended the project move forward to the Planning Commission with several design modifications. No new or old business was considered.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Supported Hanson Hotel project to proceed to Planning Commission (no vote recorded)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting at 6:00 PM to consider several agenda items. The agenda includes approval of draft minutes from February 11, 2025, discussion of a temporary banner pilot program (Item 6A), and a proposed Surf, Skate, Art, and Music Hall of Fame (Item 6B). The agenda text is sparse and provides only document titles; no further details on decisions or proposals are available.

• Draft minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting (Item 2A)
• Temporary banner pilot program (Item 6A)
• Unsolicited proposal for San Clemente Surf, Skate, Art, & Music Hall of Fame (Item 6B)
• Public comments on Item 6A and the hall of fame proposal

The commission unanimously approved the February 11 meeting minutes and a one‑year pilot program to display temporary community street banners at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. It also voted to defer the Surf, Skate, Art & Music Hall of Fame proposal until a nonprofit is formally established. A four‑to‑three vote created a subcommittee to develop a strategic implementation plan, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved one‑year pilot for temporary community street banners (7-0)
• Deferred Surf, Skate, Art & Music Hall of Fame proposal pending nonprofit formation (7-0)
• Created subcommittee on strategic implementation plan (4-3)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Human Affairs Committee

The Human Affairs Committee will meet to fill leadership vacancies following the departure of the Chair on March 31, 2025. The committee will also receive updates on several community projects and work plans.

• Selection of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Updates to the FY 2024-25 Draft Work Plan
• Update on Resource Registry on City Website
• Junior Leadership & Career Panel for High School Students
• Every 8 Minutes E-Bike Education Program

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for April 3, 2025, has been cancelled due to no items to address. The next regular meeting is set for April 17, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a regular meeting. They will consider approving minutes from February 19, 2025, and discuss the Myhren Residence project at 245 Ave Del Poniente. The commission will also receive a tentative future agenda and an administrative development report. A study session has been cancelled.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from February 19, 2025
• Myhren Residence project at 245 Ave Del Poniente
• Tentative future agenda as of March 26, 2025
• Administrative Development Report for February 10 to March 26, 2025
• Cancellation of the April 2, 2025 study session

The commission voted 6-0 to approve Cultural Heritage Permit 24-527 for the Myhren Residence project at 245 Avenida Del Poniente. It also voted 6-0 to find the project categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §§15301 and 15303. Additionally, the commission received and filed the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved Cultural Heritage Permit 24-527 for Myhren Residence addition, 245 Avenida Del Poniente (6-0)
• Determined project is categorically exempt from CEQA §§15301, 15303 (6-0)
• Received and filed minutes from Planning Commission meeting of February 19, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map for a three-lot residential subdivision at 143 N. La Esperanza. Other action items include introduction of an ordinance reorganizing city commissions and committees, authorization to refund CFD No. 2006-1, approval of a final condominium map at 501 Elena Lane, and declaring surplus fleet equipment for disposal. Consent items include minutes, warrants, and an investment resolution.

• Tentative parcel map for a three-lot residential subdivision at 143 N. La Esperanza
• First reading of ordinance amending city commission and committee chapters
• Authorizing refunding of CFD No. 2006-1
• Final parcel map approval for 501 Elena Lane condominium subdivision
• Resolution declaring surplus and approving disposal of retired fleet vehicles

The council adopted Resolution 25-34, approving the tentative parcel map for a three‑lot residential subdivision at 143 N. La Esperanza (5‑0). It also adopted Ordinance 1789 establishing a Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5‑0) and Resolution 25-35 to begin refund proceedings for the Marblehead Coastal Community Facilities District bonds (5‑0). A motion to continue discussion of commission and committee term‑limit changes was carried 4‑1, and the council waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0).

• Adopted Resolution 25-34 approving tentative parcel map for three‑lot subdivision (5‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1789 establishing Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-35 authorizing refund proceedings for Marblehead Coastal tax bonds (5‑0)
• Continued term‑limit discussion to May 6, 2025 (4‑1, Mayor Knoblock NOE)
• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $5,336,279.55 (5‑0)
• Received and filed minutes of seven committees and subcommittees (5‑0)
• Amended meeting minutes to change Councilmember Wu's report date to March 5, 2025 (5‑0)

City Council

This special meeting of the San Clemente City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, will consider a request to dissolve the Successor Agency itself. The only item on the agenda is discussion and potential action on that dissolution.

• Request to dissolve the Successor Agency to the San Clemente Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the San Clemente Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No SA 25-01, finding that all dissolution criteria were met and directing staff to request the Orange Countywide Oversight Board to begin the formal dissolution process. The motion was approved unanimously, 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution No SA 25-01 to request formal dissolution of the Successor Agency (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to review a project for the Kwon residence. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025.

• Review of Kwon residence at 115 Via Artemesia

The Design Review Subcommittee approved the March 12, 2025 minutes with a 2-1 vote; one member abstained. The committee reviewed Project 25-095, the Kwon Residence at 115 Via Artemesia, and recommended it proceed to a Zoning Administrator hearing with the discussed design modifications.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (2-1 vote, Cosgrove abstained)
• Recommended Project 25-095 Kwon Residence move forward with design changes to Zoning Administrator hearing

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review first-quarter performance measures for FY2025. The agenda includes reports on code compliance and park rangers.

• Code Compliance performance measures for FY2025 Q1
• Park Rangers performance measures for FY2025 Q1
• Review of draft minutes from the 02-25-2025 meeting

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and standard committee reports. No specific new business or decision items are listed for the March 24 session.

• Approval of January 27, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 27, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:22 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-006, approving Public Hearing Project 25-107 and Development Permit 25-108 for the residence at 145 Trafalgar Lane. The project was also determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval noted in the resolution.

• Adopted Resolution ZA25-006 approving Public Hearing Project 25-107 and Development Permit 25-108 for 145 Trafalgar Lane
• Determined the project categorically exempt from CEQA

Coastal Advisory Committee

The Coastal Advisory Committee will hear a special presentation on bacteria sources at the San Clemente Pier and review funding recommendations for the FY 2024-25 Environmental Sustainability Grant Cycle. The committee also will consider approving minutes from its January 2025 meeting.

• Special presentation: San Clemente Pier bacteria source characterization study
• Review of funding recommendations for FY 2024-25 Environmental Sustainability Grant Cycle
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. By consensus the members expressed support for the FY 2024‑25 Environmental Sustainability Grant recommendations. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Supported FY 2024‑25 Environmental Sustainability Grant recommendations (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting to consider two items. The main action is review of the Petagna Addition project at 107 W. Avenida Cadiz. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Petagna Addition at 107 W. Avenida Cadiz
• Approval of Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2025

The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA25-004, approving Development Permit 25-042 and Minor Exception Permit 25-063 for the Pentegna Residence at 107 West Avenida Cadiz. The project was found consistent with the General Plan, zoning regulations, and design guidelines, and was deemed a modest addition. The administrator also determined the project categorically exempt from CEQA under State Guidelines §15301 and §15303. Approval is subject to a condition requiring climbing vines on the front guardrail.

• Approved Development Permit 25-042 for 182 sq ft addition and remodel (Resolution ZA25-004)
• Approved Minor Exception Permit 25-063 for over‑height patio wall and guardrail (Resolution ZA25-004)
• Declared project categorically exempt from CEQA (§15301, §15303) (Resolution ZA25-004)

Planning Commission

Both the Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission scheduled for March 19, 2025, are cancelled because there is no business to conduct.

City Council

The City Council will hold continued public hearings on the Broadmoor Association's failure to enforce certain CCRs and on a proposed deposit fee for golf bookings. The Council will also introduce an ordinance amending city commission and committee chapters, consider a resolution opposing proposed SCAQMD rules, and discuss past and potential future contributions to the Marine Unit Support Budget. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, warrant certifications, the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, establishment of a 2025 weed abatement program, and a contract award for as-needed geotechnical plan review services.

• Continued public hearing on Broadmoor Association failure to enforce CCRs
• Continued public hearing on implementing a deposit fee for golf bookings
• Introduction of ordinance amending chapters of the San Clemente Municipal Code on city commissions and committees
• Consideration of a resolution or letter opposing SCAQMD proposed rules
• Discussion about past and potential future contributions to the Marine Unit Support Budget

The City Council voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on the Broadmoor Homeowners Association's failure to enforce tree height restrictions to September 16, 2025, determining the association has initiated enforcement and directing it to abate violations prima facie. The council also voted 5-0 to table a proposed non-refundable golf tee time deposit fee, and 4-1 to send a letter opposing SCAQMD's proposed Rules 1111 and 1121. Several motions directed staff to modify a commission restructuring ordinance for the April 1 meeting.

• Continued Broadmoor CC&R enforcement hearing to Sept. 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled golf tee time deposit fee hearing, no further action (5-0)
• Authorized letter opposing SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 (4-1, Enmeier no)
• Directed staff to modify ordinance for quarterly Arts and Culture Committee meetings (5-0)
• Directed consolidation of Beaches/Parks/Recreation and Coastal Advisory committees (5-0)
• Directed formation of Public Safety and Welfare Committee with 7 members (5-0)
• Approved $9.83M warrant register and $1.04M payroll register (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from its January 29, 2025 meeting and discuss two project applications: a Dish wireless facility and the Wach residence. No details beyond the item titles are available in the agenda text; full descriptions are in linked PDF documents.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 1-29-2025
• Dish wireless facility proposal
• Wach residence project

The Design Review Subcommittee reviewed two projects: a historic home addition at 217 Esplanade and a wireless facility at 800 S. El Camino Real. No final decisions were made; the subcommittee provided design comments and encouraged applicants to revise plans before future public hearings. The minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting were approved with a 2-1 vote, with Vice Chair Crandell abstaining.

• Approved amended minutes of January 29, 2025 meeting (2-1, Crandell abstained)
• Reviewed Wach Residence project (PHP 24-219) and provided design comments
• Reviewed Dish Wireless facility (PHP 24-446) and provided design comments

Human Affairs Committee

The Human Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss updates on its FY 2024-25 Work Plan, which includes projects such as a fee supplement for underprivileged volunteers, updating the resource registry, and planning a community resource fair. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No new business or special orders are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Fee Supplement for Underprivileged Volunteers project update
• Update Resource Registry on City Website project update
• Community Resource Fair planning update
• Homeless Update with Community Outreach Workers and quarterly performance review

The Human Affairs Committee approved the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. Members reviewed the status of several work plan projects, including a recommendation to the City Council that a fee supplement program for underprivileged volunteers is not feasible at this time. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 8, 2025.

• Approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 regular meeting (4-0).
• Reviewed work plan updates, including a recommendation to City Council that the fee supplement program is not feasible at this time.
• Noted the Community Resource Fair is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at the Community Center.
• Noted the Junior Leadership program is scheduled for April 17, 2025.
• Noted the next Homeless Update is scheduled for the May 13, 2025 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m. to the next regular meeting on April 8, 2025.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to review residential project applications. The agenda includes requests for a pool and accessory structures.

• Prados residence pool request
• Johnston recreation accessory structure request
• Petagna residence request
• Review of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Administrator approved two permits: a Minor Exception Permit for a swimming pool at 505 Ardilia Lane and a Development Permit for a 160 sq. ft. accessory structure at 123 West Escalones, both with conditions. A third project, a residence addition at 107 West Avenida Cadiz, was continued to the next meeting due to incomplete public notice.

• Approved Minor Exception Permit 24-164 for pool at 505 Ardilia Lane (Resolution ZA25-004)
• Approved Development Permit 24-606 for accessory structure at 123 West Escalones (Resolution ZA25-003)
• Added Condition 1.9 to accessory structure permit: no mechanical equipment, doors, or windows facing side/rear property lines
• Continued PHP 24-576 (Pentegna Residence) to March 20, 2025 for proper public notice

Planning Commission

The March 5, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission are both cancelled due to lack of business. The next Study Session is scheduled for March 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers.

• Both the Study Session and Regular Meeting cancelled due to no business to conduct

City Council

The City Council will discuss a grant for a mobility voucher pilot program and a compensation review for the City Manager. The body is also considering a local hazard mitigation plan and a deposit fee for golf tee times.

• Acceptance of $1.8 million grant for Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program
• Public hearing on implementing a deposit fee for golf tee time bookings
• City Manager compensation review and second amendment to employment agreement
• Design for pedestrian refuge island, signage, and red curbs on Camino Mira Costa
• Adoption of a local hazard mitigation plan and wildfire mitigation update

The City Council unanimously approved accepting a $1.8 million grant for the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, funding the San Clemente NEV Circulator Program, with a $200,000 city contribution. They also adopted the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved a pedestrian safety design on Camino Mira Costa, and granted a 3% salary increase to City Manager Andy Hall. The public hearing on golf tee time deposit fees was continued to March 18, 2025.

• Accepted $1.8M grant for NEV Circulator Program (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved pedestrian refuge island design on Camino Mira Costa (5-0)
• Approved 3% salary increase for City Manager Andy Hall (5-0)
• Continued golf tee time deposit fee hearing to March 18 (5-0)
• Authorized four coastal grant applications (5-0)
• Approved warrant register of $1,381,170.76 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 13 and Feb 18 meetings (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were scheduled for discussion.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review performance measures from the Orange County Sheriff's Department for the first quarter of FY2025 and Marine Safety for the second quarter of FY2025. The committee will also consider approving draft minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• OCSD Performance Measures FY2025 Q1
• Marine Safety Performance Measures FY2025 Q2
• Approval of draft minutes from 01-28-2025

The committee approved the January 28, 2024 minutes (3-0-1) and received informational updates on OCSD and Marine Safety performance measures, Team Rubicon, and work plan projects. No new business or substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved January 28, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider approving draft minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting and discuss an item for the Adair Residence located at 106 Esplanade. The agenda contains only these two items, with no further details provided in the source.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February 5, 2025
• Adair Residence at 106 Esplanade (specific action not specified in agenda)

The Zoning Administrator approved Development Permit 25-040 for a 182 sq ft addition to the Adair Residence at 106 Esplanade, including a new kitchen/dining area, bathroom remodels, a walk-in closet, HVAC installation, and service panel replacement. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). The approval was granted via Resolution ZA25-002, subject to conditions of approval.

• Approved Development Permit 25-040 for Adair Residence, 106 Esplanade (Resolution ZA25-002)
• Determined project categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §15301 (Class 1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Delabar Residence project at 143 Calle Cuervo. They will also review draft minutes from February 5, 2025, an administrative approvals report, and tentative future agendas. The study session scheduled for this date has been cancelled.

• Public hearing for Delabar Residence at 143 Calle Cuervo
• Draft regular meeting minutes of February 5, 2025
• Administrative approvals report covering January 24 to February 12, 2025
• Tentative future agendas discussion
• Notice of cancellation of the February 19, 2025 study session

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance regulating the distribution of food and drinks on public property (Item 10A). It will also consider authorizing acceptance of a $1.8 million grant for the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, award contracts for website design, geotechnical analysis for the Local Coastal Program, and the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, and approve minutes, warrants, and notices of completion for infrastructure projects.

• First reading of Ordinance regulating distribution of food and drinks on public property
• Authorization of $1.8 million grant award for Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program
• Resolution No. 25-17 contract award for website design services and content management system
• Contract award for completion of geotechnical analysis and policy development for the City's Local Coastal Program
• Contract award for FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program

The City Council agendized consideration of an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract for the March 4, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a report on an executed contract and adjournment.

• Agendized City Manager employment contract amendment for March 4, 2025
• Reported execution of $50,000 building plan check services contract with Scott Fazekas & Associates
• Adjourned at 7:54 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an adjourned regular council retreat to provide direction on several city projects. Discussions include water resources, coastal projects, and the city's capital improvement program.

• Water resources discussion and possible direction
• Phase II final improvements at Casa Romantica
• San Clemente coastal projects update and look ahead
• City of San Clemente Capital Improvement Program
• City commissions and committees discussion

The City Council held a retreat and directed staff to return with a report consolidating several commissions and committees, including merging the Human Affairs and Public Safety Committees and the Arts and Culture and Coastal Advisory Committees with the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission. They also agendized future consideration of the Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Phase I project and Doheny Desalination Phase I partnership, and directed the City Manager to report within three months on capital improvement projects that could be contracted out. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.

• Directed staff to report on consolidating Human Affairs and Public Safety Committees (requiring 4 members with public safety background)
• Directed staff to consolidate Arts and Culture and Coastal Advisory Committees with Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (requiring 2 members with coastal expertise)
• Kept Golf Course Committee, Investment Advisory, and Planning Commission in current status
• Agendized future consideration of Poche Beach Runoff Reclamation Phase I project
• Agendized future consideration of partnering on Doheny Desalination Phase I
• Directed Capital Improvement Projects be displayed on a map and included in budget
• Directed City Manager to return within 3 months on contracting CIP projects via Professional Services Agreements or General Services Contracts
• Adjourned meeting 5-0

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss park usage policies and maintenance services. The body is reviewing a sponsorship program for youth sports and pier railing updates.

• Max Berg Plaza Park usage policy
• Sponsorship banner program for youth sports
• Pier railing
• Management study of maintenance services

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission approved replacing the municipal pier's wooden top rail with composite material, partnering with Pier Pride. It also approved a one-year pilot program for youth sports sponsor banners and formed a subcommittee to gather community input on Max Berg Plaza Park usage policy. Motions to change maintenance services management and to request a data report failed.

• Approved replacing pier top rail with composite material (7-0)
• Approved one-year pilot program for youth sports sponsor banners (7-0)
• Formed ad-hoc subcommittee to gather community input on Max Berg Plaza Park policy (5-2)
• Motion to advise City Council to return maintenance services to Community Services Department failed (1-5-1)
• Substitute motion to request data report comparing 2014 to current Public Works data failed (2-4-1)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Human Affairs Committee

The Human Affairs Committee will receive a quarterly homeless update from community outreach workers, approve minutes from the January 14, 2024 meeting, and review progress on multiple work plan projects including fee supplements, resource registry updates, youth career panels, and e-bike education. No new business is listed for this meeting.

• Quarterly Homeless Update with Community Outreach Workers
• Fee Supplement for Underprivileged Volunteers
• Update Resource Registry on City Website
• Junior Leadership & Career Panel for High School Students
• Every 8 Minutes E-Bike Education Program

The Human Affairs Committee voted unanimously to request that the City Council issue a commendation to Community Outreach Workers Karlie Hunter and Troy Shenker for their positive contributions. The committee also approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0) and discussed several work plan projects, including recommending that a fee supplement program for underprivileged volunteers is not feasible at this time. No new business was conducted.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Voted unanimously to ask City Council to commend outreach workers Karlie Hunter and Troy Shenker
• Recommended to City Council that fee supplement for underprivileged volunteers is not feasible at this time
• Tabled Junior Leadership project until next meeting due to Member Brooks' absence

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will consider approving payroll warrants for September 2024 through January 2025. The board will review updates to impoundment and cat acceptance policies, as well as new procedures for animal adoption and radio communication. The meeting includes a closed session to designate labor negotiation representatives.

• Approval of Payroll Warrants and Registers (9/2/24 — 1/24/25)
• Update to Policy #11-1: Impoundment of Animals, Stray or Owner Relinquish
• Update to Policy #12: Impounding/Acceptance of Cats
• New Policy #35: Animal Adoption
• New Policy #36: 800 MHz Radio Communication

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will review a conceptual design update for the Golf Course Master Plan, consider implementing a non-refundable deposit fee for tee time bookings, and receive a second quarter activity report. Public comments have been submitted on both the master plan and deposit fee items.

• Review of Golf Course Master Plan Update – Conceptual Design
• Consideration of implementing a non-refundable deposit fee for golf tee time bookings
• Deposit fee report
• Second quarter activity report
• Approval of draft minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting

The Golf Course Committee recommended the City Council adopt a $10 refundable tee-time deposit with cancellation fees, and approved increasing Tin Whistles block reservations to six times per month. It also formed an ad-hoc subcommittee for the master plan update and received the 2nd Quarter activity report.

• Approved minutes of Nov 7, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved moving item 4B up on agenda (5-0)
• Established ad-hoc master plan subcommittee (Veale, Zumberge) (4-0)
• Approved increasing Tin Whistles block tee times to six per month, Fridays at 10:15 am (4-1)
• Recommended City Council adopt $10 refundable deposit with cancellation fees (4-0)
• Agreed to receive and file 2nd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator's regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, has been cancelled because there were no items to address. The next regular meeting is set for February 20, 2025, at the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a tentative parcel map for N. La Esperanza and a proposal for Salty Turf Mini Golf. The commission will also review and approve meeting minutes from November and December 2024, and discuss tentative future agendas and administrative approvals from recent months.

• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map N. La Esperanza
• Public hearing on Salty Turf Mini Golf project
• Approval of study session and regular meeting minutes from November and December 2024
• Tentative future agendas discussion
• Administrative approvals from December 10, 2024 through January 30, 2025

The Planning Commission approved a development permit and conditional use permit for Salty Turf Mini Golf, a miniature golf course at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, and determined it was categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission also recommended City Council approval of a tentative parcel map for a three-lot subdivision at 143 N. La Esperanza, with a CEQA exemption. Both decisions were made with unanimous votes, with one abstention on the subdivision due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Salty Turf Mini Golf development permit 24-590 and conditional use permit 24-591 (7-0)
• Determined Salty Turf Mini Golf categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §15301 and §15303 (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve tentative parcel map 18-137 for 143 N. La Esperanza subdivision (6-0-1, McKhann abstained)
• Determined 143 N. La Esperanza subdivision categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines §15315 (6-0-1, McKhann abstained)
• Received and filed minutes from November 20, 2024 study session (6-0, Prescott-Loeffler abstained)
• Received and filed minutes from December 18, 2024 regular meeting (6-0, McCaughan abstained)
• Received and filed minutes from December 18, 2024 study session (6-0, McCaughan abstained)

City Council

The City Council will consider initiating litigation against California over SB 54, discuss a rise in unlicensed pangas coming ashore, and hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied special event permit for Christ Lutheran Church North. Consent items include certification of warrants and a contract award for tax consulting services.

• Consideration of joining Huntington Beach lawsuit challenging state SB 54
• Appeal hearing on denial of extension of special event permit for 2025 Christ Lutheran Church North
• Discussion of increased unlicensed watercraft (pangas) coming ashore in San Clemente
• Billing for 2024 Weed Abatement Program
• Contract award for tax and fee consulting services

The City Council voted 4-1 to table a proposal to initiate litigation against the state over SB 54, with Mayor Knoblock dissenting. The council also granted an appeal for a special event permit allowing Christ Lutheran Church to hold weekly services at North Beach, subject to future beach activity regulations. Additionally, the council approved the weed abatement billing resolution and directed staff to post Customs and Border Protection contact info on the city website regarding pangas.

• Tabled SB 54 litigation proposal (4-1, Mayor Knoblock no)
• Granted appeal for Christ Lutheran Church North Beach services permit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 for weed abatement billing (5-0)
• Directed staff to post CBP contact info and inquire about surveillance cameras (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants totaling $8,570,307.77 (5-0)
• Approved payroll register totaling $1,027,335.99 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-14, 25-15, 25-16 for playground completion and tax consulting contracts (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will review two design proposals: a project at 245 Avenida del Poniente and a remodel of West Toast Cafe at T-Street Beach. The subcommittee will also consider approving minutes from its December 18, 2024 special meeting.

• 245 AVE DEL PONIENTE – design review item (ITEM 2-A)
• West Toast Cafe remodel at T-Street Beach (ITEM 4-A)
• Approval of December 18, 2024 DRSC special meeting minutes (ITEM 1-A)

The Design Review Subcommittee, acting as the Cultural Heritage Subcommittee, reviewed the Myhren Residence project and referred it to the Planning Commission with recommended design changes to ensure compatibility with historical standards. The subcommittee also reviewed the West Coast Café T-Street Concession Stand Remodel and provided feedback on roof equipment screening and landscaping. Minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting were approved 2-0.

• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Referred Myhren Residence addition to Planning Commission with design recommendations
• Recommended shifting addition back, vertical windows, rotated gable roof, and wrought iron railing
• Requested GPA consultation on chimney paint removal and updated renderings
• Provided feedback on West Coast Café remodel: full-height screening, real plants, gravel infill

Public Safety Committee

The San Clemente Public Safety Committee will review draft minutes from its December 17, 2024 meeting and examine performance measures for multiple emergency services. Items include OCFA (Orange County Fire Authority) FY2025 Q1 metrics, Marine Safety FY2024 Q4 metrics, and Care Ambulance FY2025 Q1 metrics. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 17, 2024
• OCFA (Orange County Fire Authority) performance measures FY2025 Q1
• Marine Safety performance measures FY2024 Q4
• Care Ambulance performance measures FY2025 Q1

The Public Safety Committee approved the December 17, 2024 minutes and reordered the agenda. A proposal to allow temporary tent camping on church properties was withdrawn by the San Clemente Homeless Collaboration as not feasible. The committee updated its annual work plan with new subcommittee assignments and discussed performance measures for marine safety, ambulance, and fire services.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reordered agenda to hear Item 8 before Item 6 (unanimous)
• Tent camping on church properties withdrawn as not feasible
• Updated work plan subcommittee assignments: Hazelton to Homelessness and BMP, Greenwald to Technology Review, Rhoden to Neighborhood Watch

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts and Culture Committee is meeting to review highlights from a community survey and discuss a proposed public art policy. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of arts and culture survey highlights
• Discussion of public art policy
• Approval of draft minutes from September 23, 2024 meeting

The Arts and Culture Committee voted 4-0 to table the Art on Public Property Policy update to the next regular meeting, after discussing roles, equitable access, and maintenance. They also formed a subcommittee (Greco and Koehler) to work on the policy. The committee received and filed survey results on the mission and vision, and disbanded the Mission & Vision Subcommittee as its work was complete.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024 (4-0)
• Received and filed survey results on mission and vision (4-0)
• Tabled Art on Public Property Policy update to next meeting (4-0)
• Formed Art on Public Property Subcommittee with Greco and Koehler (4-0)
• Disbanded Mission & Vision Subcommittee (4-0)
• Adjourned to March 24, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will review the 2nd quarter FY 2024-25 investment report, which shows a portfolio valued at approximately $138 million. They will also discuss establishing a Section 115 Trust for retiree benefits, consider revisions to the annual investment policy, and review the pension policy and cash flow requirements. Additionally, the committee will discuss portfolio allocation and the current economic environment.

• Quarterly investment report for Q2 FY 2024-25 showing $138.0 million in total market value as of December 31, 2024
• Discussion on establishing a Section 115 Trust for retiree benefit funding
• Review and potential revisions to the Annual Investment Policy
• Review of the Pension Policy and cash flow requirements for the City of San Clemente Employee Retirement Plan
• Discussion on portfolio allocation, current economic environment, and related topics

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the 2nd Quarter FY 2024-25 Investment Report and selected PARS for the Section 115 Trust, subject to a fee review. The committee also accepted the City's Investment Policy with no changes and approved the November 4, 2024 minutes. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarter FY 2024-25 Investment Report (4-0)
• Selected PARS for Section 115 Trust, subject to fee review (4-0)
• Accepted Investment Policy with no changes (4-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will review and possibly approve the minutes from the December 19, 2024 regular meeting and consider a remodel project at the Delabar property. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of December 19, 2024 Zoning Administrator regular meeting minutes
• Delabar remodel project (Item 4-B)

The Zoning Administrator referred the Delabar Residence project (PHP 24-568) to the Planning Commission for a determination, rather than approving or denying it. The project proposed a 500-square-foot addition and balcony changes at 143 Calle Cuervo, but public comments raised concerns about privacy, views, and plan inconsistencies. The ZA also declined to consider a PRD amendment because proper notice was not given.

• Referred Delabar Residence addition (PHP 24-568) to Planning Commission
• Declined to consider PRD amendment due to lack of proper notice
• Received and filed December 19, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 22, 2025, have been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to lack of business.

Coastal Advisory Committee

The Coastal Advisory Committee will receive a special presentation on collaboration with UC Irvine regarding coastal items and consider approval of the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Special presentation on collaboration with UC Irvine regarding coastal items
• Approval of 11-21-2024 Coastal Advisory Committee minutes

The Coastal Advisory Committee approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting consisted of informational updates and discussions, including a UC Irvine collaboration on coastal resiliency, water quality programs, and subcommittee reports on sand acquisition, sand retention, and water quality. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned to March 20, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting will be held on January 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

City Council

The City Council is discussing a General Plan and zoning amendment to create a Gateway Overlay District. The body is also reviewing requirements for sober living homes, residential care facilities, and boarding houses.

• Proposed General Plan and zoning amendment for a Gateway Overlay District
• Ordinance No. 1787 regarding passenger age restrictions for electric bicycles
• Resident parking program for Max Berg Plaza Park
• Contract awards for Pico Presidio Dip replacement inspection and San Gorgonio Park playground surface replacement
• Resolution to re-establish the Utility Box Art Program

The City Council adopted Policy 1201-14, which restricts the use of the titles of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore after terms end and limits the use of the City Seal to official business. The policy was amended to remove a section and modify language about speaking as private citizens. The council also initiated a Gateway Overlay District, re-established the Utility Box Art Program, and approved multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Adopted Policy 1201-14 on use of titles and city seal (5-0)
• Initiated General Plan and zoning amendments for Gateway Overlay District, accepted $150,000 grant (5-0)
• Re-established Utility Box Art Program, removed age restriction (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1787 on electric bicycle passenger age restrictions (5-0)
• Awarded $200,000 sidewalk trip hazard removal contract to Precision Concrete Cutting (5-0)
• Awarded $109,620 construction inspection contract to PDM Consulting (5-0)
• Awarded $144,595 playground substrate replacement contract to Robertson Industries (5-0)
• Awarded $932,294 synthetic turf purchase to AstroTurf Corporation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special hearing. The provided agenda consists of procedural documents and a waiver for volunteer wildfire abatement activities.

• Volunteer wildfire abatement activities waiver release and assumption of risk

The City Council unanimously approved a package of emergency wildfire preparedness measures, including accepting donations, authorizing volunteer fire abatement services with liability waivers, and negotiating Right of Entry Agreements. The council also declared Wildfire Prevention Week annually in October and planned a future Wildfire Prevention Forum. The activities were found exempt from CEQA as an emergency project.

• Received report on emergency wildfire preparations (5-0)
• Declared Wildfire Prevention Week annually in October (5-0)
• Ratified acceptance of equipment and supply donations from local hardware companies (5-0)
• Approved volunteer fire abatement services with signed waivers (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Right of Entry Agreements (5-0)
• Organized a future Wildfire Prevention Forum (5-0)
• Found activities exempt from CEQA under Section 15269 (5-0)

Human Affairs Committee

This adjourned meeting focuses on unfinished business, including updates on the FY 2024-25 work plan items such as a fee supplement for volunteers, resource registry update, junior leadership panel, humanitarian award, CDBG grants, resource fair, homeless services, and e-bike education. The committee will also consider approving the November 2024 meeting minutes and receive an update on the CDBG Social Service Grant application period. No new business or presentations are scheduled.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Update on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Social Service Grant application period
• Update on Every 8 Minutes E-Bike Education Program work group
• Update on Fee Supplement for Underprivileged Volunteers work group
• Update on Junior Leadership & Career Panel for High School Students work group

The Human Affairs Committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. They reviewed ongoing projects, including a fee supplement for underprivileged volunteers (tabled), a resource registry update (draft due next meeting), and a community resource fair scheduled for April 24, 2025. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on fee supplement for underprivileged volunteers
• Scheduled community resource fair for April 24, 2025
• Noted CDBG application period ends January 22, 2025

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025 is cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for January 23, 2025.

• Cancellation of the January 9, 2025 regular meeting due to no agenda items

Planning Commission

Both the Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission scheduled for January 8, 2025, are cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next Study Session is set for January 22, 2024 (as written in the notice), followed by the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.