San Clemente — 2026-08-18

City Council

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1A. Recognition of Humanitarian Awards Recipients - Sophia DeRouchey and Ryan Cuenca Presentation of Commendation(s) to Humanitarian Award recipients Sophia DeRouchey and Ryan Cuenca.
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1B. Recognition of Outgoing Commission and Committee Members Presentation of Commendation(s) to outgoing Commission and Committee Clemente. Arts and Culture Committee Nicholas Crays Kathi Koehler Joshua Paskowitz Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Shari Grace Teddy Kahn Alyssa McCanne Matthew Schmitt Diek Van Nort Community Safety and Welfare Committee Stuart Anderson Tom Hazelton Golf Course Committee Mandy Hamilton Planning Commission Gary McCaughan
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1C. Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD) Annual Report Presentation by San Clemente Police Services Chief Chevalier of the OCSD Annual Report.
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10A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (REAMP), APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL-DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY LIST, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FUTURE ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE ACTION NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the contents of the staff report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution 26-135 which will: 1. Adopt the Real Estate Asset Management Program (REAMP) as the City’s comprehensive framework for the inventory, classification, evaluation, and strategic management of City real property assets. 2. Approve updated City Policy 901-1, “Property Management Policies and Procedures for Lease and Sale of City-Owned Property”. 3. Approve new City Policy 901-2, “Property Acquisition Policies and Procedures”. 4. Approve the Citywide Real Property Inventory and associated asset classifications for portfolio-management purposes, subject to the limitations and property-specific requirements stated in the Resolution. 5. Establish Attachment 1, Exhibit A, “City Council-Declared Surplus Property List,” as the City’s official list of real property formally declared surplus by the City Council, and find that each listed property is no longer necessary for the City’s use. 6. Direct staff to administer the properties identified in the City Council-Declared Surplus Property List in accordance with the California Surplus Land Act, other applicable law, City policy, and any applicable procedures previously completed for an individual property. 7. Authorize implementation and public use of the REAMP GIS Dashboard. 8. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive administrative modifications necessary to maintain the accuracy and usability of the REAMP, provided that such modifications do not change City Council-approved asset classifications, Opportunity Site directives, adopted policies, the City Council-Declared Surplus Property List, statutory surplus or exempt-surplus determinations, or other legislative or property-specific approvals and provided that such modifications are published on the City’s website and reported back to the City Council in connection with the next REAMP-related item. 9. Direct staff to administer the REAMP, maintain the real property inventory and GIS Dashboard, conduct a portfolio review in conjunction with the City’s biennial budget process, and return to the City Council with proposed policy amendments, asset reclassifications, modifications to the City Council-Declared Surplus Property List, and property-specific actions as appropriate.
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10B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARK RANGERS TO ENFORCE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE; AND FINDING THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND 15321 Potential Action(s) Introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1812 entitled AN CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010(A)(6) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK RANGER ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AND FINDING THIS ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PUSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND 15321.
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10C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-136, APPROVING THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE FY 2026-27 WORK PLAN Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-136, which will approve the Arts and Culture Committee Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as proposed. However, if the City Council would like to modify the resolution to remove any action by the committee in relation to the outdoor amphitheater, the appropriate action would be to modify and adopt Resolution No. 26-136.
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10D. CITY POSITION ON RESOLUTION BEING CONSIDERED BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (“CAL CITIES”) AT THE 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Potential Action(s) Determine whether or not to support the following Resolution at the League of California Cities General Assembly Meeting on September 25, 2026: A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS.
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11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1811 (SECOND READING) RELATING TO 72-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Potential Action(s) Adopt Ordinance No. 1811 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 10.28.050 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 72-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
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11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - FY 2026 MAJOR STREET MAINTENANCE AND FY 2026 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-137, which will: 1. Accept the FY 2026 Major Street Maintenance and FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Program, CIP Project Nos. 26303 and 26304, from L.C. Paving & Sealing, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the FY 2026 Major Street Maintenance and FY 2026 Pavement Preservation Program, CIP Project Nos. 26303 and 26304. 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, 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.
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11F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - RESERVOIR 12 SITE IMPROVEMENTS Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-138, which will: 1. Accept the Reservoir 12 Site Improvements, CIP Project No. 23403, from GCI Construction, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the construction work related to the Reservoir 12 Site Improvements. 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, GCI Construction, 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.
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11G. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CALLE FRONTERA SEWER LIFT STATION SOIL STABILIZATION PROJECT Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the recommendations contained in this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-139, which will: 1. Accept the Calle Frontera Sewer Lift Station Soil Stabilization, CIP Project No. 32201, from Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Calle Frontera Sewer Lift Station Soil Stabilization. 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, Alliance Diversified Enterprises, 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.
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11H. CONTRACT AWARD - DRIVING RANGE ERRANT BALL NETTING EXTENSION AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-140, which will: 1. Find the Driving Range Errant Ball Netting Extension, CIP Project No. 13607, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the state CEQA Guidelines. 2. Insist on strict compliance with the bid specifications and reject West Coast Netting, Inc.’s bid as defective and non-responsive. 3. Award the Driving Range Errant Ball Netting Extension, construction contract to Judge Netting, Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. 4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- providing for the Driving Range Errant Ball Netting Extension, in the amount of $313,200.
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11I. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE CITY’S PURCHASING POLICY, AND AWARDING AN AGREEMENT TO ACE PARKING FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 OF THE PILOT PROGRAM Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-141, which will: 1. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under Section XI.A.1.2 of City Policy 201-2-1. 2. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Ace Parking III, LLC for Phase 2 parking enforcement pilot program services for an initial six-month term in an amount not to exceed $89,700, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis, at an amount not to exceed $14,950 per month, for up to six additional months. 3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract C26-51, by for parking enforcement services, for an initial six-month term, in an amount not to exceed $89,700, approve the City Manager to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis, in an amount not to exceed $14,950 per month for up to six months.
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11J. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO FUND TEMPORARY STAFFING RESOURCES IN THE UTILITIES WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO ADDRESS TEMPORARY STAFFING NEEDS Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-142, which will: 1. Approve a supplemental appropriation from the Sewer Fund Reserves to Account 054-473-43890, Other Contractual Services in the amount of $100,000. 2. Allow the Utilities Division to pursue temporary staffing resources and/or a limited-term position in order to maintain the current operations of the Sewer Collection System in a safe, reliable manner consistent with regulatory requirements.
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11K. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-143, APPROVING THE GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE FY 2026-27 WORK PLAN Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-143, which will approve the Golf Course Committee Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as proposed.
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11L. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS PROGRAM ROUND 2 PLANNING GRANT Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, moving this item without modifications would result in adoption of Resolution No. 26-XX, which would: 1. Authorize staff to prepare and submit an application to the California Strategic Growth Council for up to $500,000 in Community Resilience Centers Program Round 2 Planning Grant funds; and 2. Affirm the City’s commitment to accept the grant funding and comply with grant requirements if the grant is awarded.
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8A. APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WALL IN THE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT 1202 AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA AND FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Continued public hearing to consider a resident initiated appeal of the City Engineer’s denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 (“Permit”) for the unpermitted wall improvements cited by code enforcement CE2025-0141 located in the street right of way on Avenida De La Estrella and La Placentia. The basis of denial includes the wall’s location and height in excess of zoning standards. The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines such as § 15301. Potential Action(s) The City Council should conduct the appeal hearing and consider any information presented by the applicant or the public before or during the hearing. After conducting the appeal hearing, the City Council should adopt a resolution deciding the appeal. If the City Council moves to adopt Resolution No. 26-109 without modifications, that will: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Uphold the denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 for retaining walls and stairs in the right-of-way. If the City Council moves to adopt Resolution No. 26-XX without modifications, that will: 1. Partially grant the appeal. 2. Determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 14 CCR 15303(e)). 3. Grant an Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 for retaining walls and stairs in the right-of-way subject to the terms and conditions in the permit (Attachment 4), those specified in the resolution (the encroaching wall improvements shall not exceed a maximum height of 30 inches and the drain shall be removed or modified to properly drain to the street and not onto the sidewalk) and those specified in the Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property (Attachment 5). If the City Council grants the full appeal of the applicant, the applicant will have no further obligation to correct any of the cited violations.
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8B. CONTINUATION OF A SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 OF PROCESS FOR SETTING FEES, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION, ADJUSTING WATER DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER FEES Public hearing to consider adjustments to the Water Department fee schedule for miscellaneous water fees. At this hearing, the City Council will consider both the amount and the methodology used in establishing the proposed fees and will consider all comments from the public, whether written or oral. Potential Action(s) If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, continue the public hearing to a date uncertain.