San Clemente
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 10 | A | 10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAPPY COFFEE CLUB AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-181, which will approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C25-59, by and between the City of San Clemente and Happy Coffee Club, for a parking agreement, included as Exhibit A to proposed Resolution 25-181 for an initial annual license fee of $2,160 for the initial term of five years with one five-year option exercisable in the City Manager’s discretion. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 10 # A | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146aa |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 10 | B | 10B. DISCUSSION REGARDING FINAL NATURE BASED ADAPTATION PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS Staff Recommendation 1. Approve and direct staff to submit the Final Nature Based Adaptation Project Feasibility Study to the Coastal Commission as a final deliverable for California Coastal Commission Grant 21-07. 2. Direct staff to pursue funding for the next phase to study a pilot sand retention project at North Beach. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 10 # B | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146ac |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 10 | C | 10C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATION IN A COALITION OF COASTAL CITIES FACING LANDSLIDE, BLUFF FAILURE AND GENERAL EARTH MOVEMENT IN COASTAL AREAS Staff Recommendation Receive and file the Administrative Report dated November 18, 2025 and on file with the City Clerk, and direct staff to explore participation in the proposed coalition. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 10 # C | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146ab |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 10 | D | 10D. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR SAN CLEMENTE RESIDENTS RECEIVING CALFRESH AND ARE IMPACTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND SUBSEQUENT FUNDING DEFICIT OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) Agendized by Councilmember Wu, with the support of Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier at the November 4, 2025 City Council Meeting. Staff Recommendation Provide direction to staff concerning potential emergency support for San Clemente residents not receiving CalFresh benefits due to the Federal Government shutdown. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 10 # D | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146ad |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | D | 11D. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STORM DRAIN GRAVITY MAIN SWGM-16135 REPAIRS Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-183, which will: 1. Accept the Storm Drain Gravity Main SWGM-16135 Repairs, Project No. 26001, from the contractor, Diamond Construction & Design. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Storm Drain Gravity Main SWGM-16135 Repairs. 3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Diamond Construction & Design. 4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # D | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a7 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | E | 11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY 2025 Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-184, which will: 1. Accept the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 15325, from the contractor, L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the FY 2025 Street Rehabilitation Program. 3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the payment bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, November 18, 2025 L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. 4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # E | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a6 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | F | 11F. CONTRACT AWARD - LA PATA/VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK SOCCER FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-185, which will: 1. Award a contract to Asphalt Fabric and Engineering, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, for the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Synthetic Soccer Field Turf Replacement, Project No. 14810. 2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C2560, by and between the City of San Clemente and Asphalt Fabric and Engineering, Inc., providing for the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Synthetic Soccer Field Turf Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $680,804, in a form substantially similar to Contract No. C25-59 (Attachment 2). | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # F | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a8 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | G | 11G. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS, AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE HANSON HOTEL PROJECT (PHP) 25-323, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-186, which will: 1. Approve an exemption to the formal solicitation process within the City’s Purchasing Policy (reference Section XI. A. 1.8). 2. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Michael Baker International to provide environmental consulting services for the Hanson Hotel Project. 3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C2561, by and between the City of San Clemente and Michael Baker International, providing for environmental consulting services for the Hanson Hotel Project, in an amount not to exceed $99,375, funded through the developer deposit account for the Hanson Hotel Project. November 18, 2025 | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # G | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a9 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | H | 11H. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE DIJE COURT AND EL PORTAL BEACH WOOD STAIRS REPLACEMENT, CIP PROJECT NO. 22801 Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-187, which will: 1. Reject all bids received on April 24, 2025, for the Dije Court and El Portal Beach Wood Stairs Replacement, CIP Project No. 22801, pursuant to Section 20166 of the Public Contract Code. 2. Authorize staff to re-scope the bid package and re-bid the Dije Court and El Portal Beach Wood Stairs Replacement based on a revised scope of work that includes replacement of the landings. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # H | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a3 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | I | 11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE REEVES BOOSTER PUMP STATION, CIP PROJECT NO. 17405 Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-188, which will: 1. Reject all bids received on September 25, 2025, for the Reeves Booster Pump Station, CIP Project No. 17405, pursuant to Section 20166 of the Public Contract Code. 2. Authorize staff to conduct a value engineering and re-scoping to further identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the required level of serviceability for the Reeves Booster Pump Station; and revise the project plans and specifications accordingly to re-bid the project. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # I | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a2 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 11 | J | 11J. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT OF CITY FINANCE MANAGER TO THE ROLE OF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-189, which will: 1. Acknowledge the appointment of Sheryl Mariano, Finance Manager as the Deputy City Treasurer, coterminous with the Finance Manager’s tenure in that role, in accordance with the official confirmation of the appointment made by the City Treasurer during the Regular Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee on October 30, 2025. 2. Acknowledge the authorization of the Deputy City Treasurer to perform the duties of the City Treasurer in accordance with San Clemente Municipal Code section 2.14.030 and Government Code sections 41003 November 18, 2025 and 41005. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 11 # J | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a1 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 8 | A | 8A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-175, APPROVING THE COST OF SERVICES STUDY, ADOPTING THE COST RECOVERY FOR BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES POLICY, APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED FEE SCHEDULE, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NOS. 23-25, 89-54, 95-01, 11-66, AND 16-23, AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Public Hearing to consider adopting a comprehensive Cost Recovery Policy for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department. The policy establishes consistent principles and guidelines for determining user fees and cost recovery targets for programs, services, and facility rentals. The City Council will also consider amendments to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule to align with the findings of the Comprehensive Cost of Services and Fee Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group. This Public Hearing is conducted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66018, which require local agencies to hold a public hearing prior to adopting new fees or increasing existing fees, and to make available supporting data at least 10 days in advance of the hearing. The proposed adjustments pertain solely to recreation facility fees, which are voluntary charges incurred only when an individual or organization elects to use the City’s recreation facilities. These fees are not mandatory taxes or assessments, but rather per-use fees to cover a portion of the operating and maintenance costs of each facility. Staff and the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation 1. Conduct the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code section 66018. 2. After conducting the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-175, which will: a. Determine that the actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273 (14 CCR § 15273). November 18, 2025 b. Approve the 2025 Cost of Services (User Fee) Study prepared by the Matrix Consulting Group. c. Adopt Policy No. 201-15 - Cost Recovery for Beaches, Parks & Recreation Services. d. Adopt a revised fee schedule for the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department effective January 1, 2026; and repeal and replace conflicting resolutions. e. Direct staff to incorporate all revenue and expense impacts into future budgets. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 8 # A | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a0 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 8 | B | 8B. OVERVIEW OF THE MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (HPPA) FOR A QUALIFIED HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 121 W. ESCALONES AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Continued Public Hearing to consider a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owner(s) of a historic property located at 121 West Escalones. Staff recommends the City Council determine this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-176, which will: 1. Find the Historic Preservation Agreement categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 31, Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). 2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. 25-58, Historic Property Preservation Agreement, for the property located at 121 West Escalones. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 8 # B | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591469e |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 8 | C | 8C. November 18, 2025 CONSIDERATION TO INTRODUCE, AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING OF, ORDINANCE NO. 1798 TO APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT (PHP) 25395, ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 25-396, EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATES AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Public Hearing for the City Council to consider Zoning Amendment 25-396 to update the development standards, operational standards, and management standards within the Emergency Shelter Overlay consistent with Housing Element commitment and State law. The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per the Community Plan exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. Staff Recommendation 1. Open the public hearing, receive and consider public comment, and close the public hearing. 2. Determine that the proposed zoning code amendment is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and Guidelines Section 15183. 3. Introduce, and conduct a first reading of, Ordinance No. 1798 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT 25-395, ZONING AMENDMENT 25-396 TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 17.56.100, EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND OPERATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS WITHIN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY CONSISTENT WITH PROGRAM 15 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT AND STATE LAW; AND FINDING THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21083.3 AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15183. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 8 # C | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591469f |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 9 | A | 9A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 2025 WATER RATE STUDY FINAL REPORT, APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, SET A DEADLINE OF JANUARY 15, 2026 FOR SUBMISSION OF OBJECTIONS, SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2026 TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS (EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES) AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF PROPOSED UPDATES TO WATER RATES AND CHARGES UNDER PROPOSITION 218 AND CONDUCT A PROTEST HEARING Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-178, which will: 1. Approve the City of San Clemente November 2025 Water Rate Study Final Report. 2. Approve and authorize staff to mail the Notice of Public Hearings to Consider Proposed Adjustments to Water Rates based on the analysis in the City of San Clemente November 2025 Water Rate Study Final Report. 3. Set a deadline of January 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. for the submission of timely written objections to the proposed fees and charges and exhaustion of administrative remedies. 4. Set a Public Hearing for February 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for the exhaustion of administrative remedies (objection hearing) to consider all timely written objections along with the draft written responses and determine whether clarifications or further review or reduction or abandonment of the proposed water rate and charge increases are warranted. 5. Set a Public Hearing for February 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to consider all written protests and hear all oral comments on the proposed water rate and service charge increases and consider approval of the proposed rates and charges. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 9 # A | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a4 |
| November 18, 2025 | Order of Business 9 | B | 9B. November 18, 2025 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ON CITY-OWNED LAND AT THE RESERVOIR 5 COMMUNICATIONS SITE (APN 690-502-16 AND 690-502-12), AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-180, which will: 1. Determine that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3, Section 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15303). 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for the purpose of installing and operating a maritime surveillance system at the Reservoir 5 Communications Site based on the following key terms: a. 20-year term, with (2) five-year extensions. b. $10 per month rent. c. City to pay electrical costs. d. CBP to pay for equipment and installation costs. e. CBP and City staff to agree on facility dimensions, design and placement. | November 18, 2025 Order of Business 9 # B | Orange County | San Clemente | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b59146a5 |