San Clemente, California

Investment Advisory Committee

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will meet to review a proposal for a wireless antenna installation at the Travelodge at T.

• Review wireless antenna installation at Travelodge at T
• Review Design Review Subcommittee regular meeting minutes from June 24, 2026

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will consider the Zebra House patio application (PHP26-079) and a set of parklet determinations. The meeting also includes routine items such as the regular meeting minutes, tentative future agendas, and administrative approvals for the period June 10 to July 9, 2026.

• Zebra House patio proposal (PHP26-079)
• Parklet determinations No. 1
• Review of regular meeting minutes from July 15, 2026
• Tentative future agendas
• Administrative approvals dated 6-10-26 to 7-9-26

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will review design proposals for La Ronda Townhomes, 110 El Levante, and a Sora Sora Nordic Bath report. The subcommittee will also consider the San Clemente Materials Guide and approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Review of La Ronda Townhomes design proposal
• Review of 110 El Levante design proposal
• Review of Sora Sora Nordic Bath Report
• Consideration of San Clemente Materials Guide
• Approval of minutes from March 25, April 1, and May 13, 2026 meetings

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly decide on a new aquatics partnership policy, review results of a North Beach lot survey, and consider a sidewalk widening project on Victoria. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from May 13.

• Aquatics Partnership Policy (Item 2A)
• Victoria Sidewalk Widening project (Item 3A)
• North Beach Lot Survey Results (Item 3B)
• Approval of May 13, 2026 draft minutes

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The committee will hear presentations from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Clemente Marine Safety, and San Clemente Park Rangers. It will also recognize outgoing committee members and approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. Seven subcommittees will report on homelessness, fire mitigation, the park ranger program, humanitarian awards, vehicle/e-bike safety, disaster preparedness, and neighborhood watch, and these subcommittees are set to expire.

• Orange County Sheriff's Department presentation
• Orange County Fire Authority presentation
• San Clemente Marine Safety presentation
• San Clemente Park Rangers presentation
• Reports from subcommittees on Homelessness, Fire Mitigation, Park Ranger Program, Humanitarian Award, Vehicle and E-Bike Safety, Communication and Disaster Preparedness, and Neighborhood Watch

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission holds a regular meeting. Items include approval of prior minutes, consideration of the Zebra House project at 1001 S. El Camino Real, a discussion of the Gateway Overlay, tentative future agendas, and a list of administrative approvals from late May to early June. Full details are in the linked documents.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 3, 2026
• Consideration of Zebra House project at 1001 S. El Camino Real (Item 8A)
• Discussion of Gateway Overlay (Item 9A)
• Tentative future agendas (Item 11B)
• Administrative approvals from May 27 to June 11, 2026 (Item 11C)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, consider an appeal of a denied encroachment permit at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella, and vote on adopting Ordinance No. 1810 (second reading) amending municipal code definitions for accessory dwelling units. Other actions include approving a revised salary schedule, introducing a Real Estate Asset Management Program, and awarding contracts for police services, street sweeping, and security software. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes, warrants, and notices of completion for several infrastructure projects.

• Appeal of denial of administrative encroachment permit for a wall at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella
• Public hearing on Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1810 amending accessory dwelling unit definitions (second reading)
• Resolution adopting FY 2026-27 contract for police services
• Resolution approving revised salary schedule and staffing changes for FY 2026-27 and 2027-28

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

Design Review Subcommittee

The regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for June 4, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, at the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a historic resource project and a geo hazards report. The body will also consider the minutes from the May 20, 2026, meeting.

• Historic Resource Project (Item 9A)
• Geo Hazards Report (Item 10A)
• Minutes of May 20, 2026 meeting (Item 5A)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will interview candidates for vacancies on the Planning Commission, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts and Culture Committee, Community Safety and Welfare Committee, Golf Course Committee, and Investment Advisory Committee.

• Planning Commission applicants: Cosgrove, Cameron; Grazier, Duncan; Prescott-Loeffler, Karen; Schneider, Sarah; Washington Jr., Aaron T.
• Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission applicants: Ambrose, Susan; Bechtel, Matt; Blair, Jeffrey; Dyer, Robert; Garcia, Shauna; Geach, Nicholas; Gregory, George; Higginson, Patrick; Kamali, Sahar; Mann, Katie.
• Arts and Culture Committee applicants: Chong, Jessica; Darden-Lentz, Julia; Greco, Amanda; Moran, Danielle; Wechsberg, Michael.
• Community Safety and Welfare Committee applicants: Fisher, Christopher; Kohl, Paula; Salas, Rosemary; Song, Alexandra.
• Golf Course Committee applicants: Adams, John; Hostert, Kevin; Meaglia, James; Page, Ben; Schneider, Spencer K.; Zumberge, Robert.

The City Council conducted interviews and appointments for various local boards and committees. New members were appointed to the Planning, Beaches, Parks and Recreation, Arts and Culture, Community Safety and Welfare, Golf Course, and Investment Advisory committees.

• Approved Scott McKhann interview for Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Cameron Cosgrove, Karen Prescott-Loeffler, Aaron Washington, and Scott McKhann to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed John Dolegowski, Shauna Garcia, Robert Dyer, and Katie Mann to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Ambrose, Patrick Higginson, and Sahar Kamali to Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jessica Chong, Amanda Greco, Danielle Moran, and Michael Wechsberg to Arts and Culture Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher Fisher, Paula Kohl, and Rosemary Salas to Community Safety and Welfare Committee (5-0)
• Appointed John Adams, Ben Page, and Robert Zumberge to Golf Course Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Matthew Koellicker to Investment Advisory Committee (4-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the city budget for fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28. Other agenda items include a first‑reading ordinance to amend ADU regulations, a resolution adopting a citywide automated license‑plate reader policy, and several notices of completion for recent public works projects.

• 8A – First reading of an ordinance to amend San Clemente Municipal Code sections 17.28.270 (ADU regulations)
• 8B – Public hearing to adopt the budget for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28
• 10C – Resolution 26‑108 adopting citywide ALPR usage and privacy policy
• 11E – Resolution to accept and file a notice of completion for the Lifeguard Towers Replacement Project
• 11J – Resolution designating FY 2026‑27 street rehabilitation projects under SB 1

The City Council approved the municipal budgets for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units and a new privacy policy for automated license plate readers.

• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 1810 regarding accessory dwelling unit zoning amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-96 approving the municipal budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (5-0)
• Revised the Reserve Fund Policy (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy 1201-11 regarding meeting requirements (3-2)
• Directed staff to submit a letter regarding Point-in-Time homeless count data (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-108 establishing Automated License Plate Reader usage and privacy policy (5-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes from May 2026 (5-0)
• Approved warrant register totaling $2,037,652.54 (5-0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority will meet to consider approving payroll warrants and registers for March 16 through May 15, 2026. The board will also review a staff report on the FY27-FY28 budget and the CASA/PPF funding agreement.

• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 3/16/26 — 5/15/26
• Staff report on FY27-FY28 Budget
• Staff report on CASA/PPF Funding Agreement
• Animal Control and Shelter Operations Update

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop reviewing city budgets, the Capital Improvement Program, and Measure M2 funds. The Council issued several directives to staff regarding parking, staffing levels, and fund balance evaluations.

• Directed City Manager to contact San Diego County regarding Trestles parking for LA28 Olympics
• Directed City Manager to provide memo concerning Avenida Pico/La Pata lots
• Requested briefing on Code Compliance staffing levels
• Requested budget for additional fuel for City Hall back-up generator
• Requested cost estimate for Community Center parking lot structure
• Requested evaluation of unassigned fund balance percentage for 115 trust
• Requested evaluation of unassigned fund balance percentage for sand replenishment
• Approved adjournment to June 2, 2026 (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no items to address. The next regular meeting is set for June 18, 2026, at 910 Calle Negocio.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two development projects: Mariner's Church at 55 Via Pico Plaza and Pool Rx at 1120 Via Callejon. They will also discuss a General Plan consistency finding for Capital Improvement Program 26-28 and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Mariner's Church, 55 Via Pico Plaza
• Pool Rx, 1120 Via Callejon
• General Plan consistency finding for CIP 26-28
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from 4-22-26
• Tentative future agenda for 2026

City Council

The council will hold a de novo appeal hearing on the Hanson Hotel development and consider several other items, including a first‑reading ordinance on mayor term limits, a bid protest for the Reeves Booster Pump Station, a second‑reading zoning amendment (Ordinance No. 1808), and a resolution to cancel the Last Mile program. These agenda items involve land use, municipal code changes, and infrastructure contracts.

• De novo appeal hearing for the Hanson Hotel project (Item 8A)
• Introduction (first reading) of an ordinance related to mayor term limits (Item 9A)
• Bid protest hearing for the Reeves Booster Pump Station (Item 10A)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1808 (second reading) amending Title 17 Zoning (Item 11D)
• Consideration of a resolution authorizing cancellation of the Last Mile program (Item 11G)

The council adopted Resolution No. 26-56, approving the development permit and conditional use permit for the Hanson Hotel at 1801 North El Camino Real. The resolution was carried unanimously (5-0). Earlier, the council recessed to a closed session and waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances, both motions also carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recess to Closed Session – carried 5-0
• Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances – carried 5-0
• Adopt Resolution 26-56, approve Hanson Hotel project – carried 5-0

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the proposed Hanson Hotel project (Item 8A, PHP 25-323). The agenda includes numerous public comments opposing the project and requesting investigations into vegetation removal at the site.

• Item 8A: Hanson Hotel project (PHP 25-323) and associated appeal justification
• Public comments regarding a July 3 concert at Pier Bowl parking lots

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings and will review a proposal for a patio at Zebra House Coffee (application PHP26-079). The meeting is primarily focused on this single design review item.

• Review of Zebra House Coffee patio project (PHP26-079)
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026 and April 1, 2026 meetings

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will review draft minutes from April 14, 2026, and discuss a playground design proposal (item 6A). The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting (item 2A)
• Playground design proposal (item 6A)

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee is meeting to review the draft minutes from February 5, 2026. The body will discuss a private cart policy and a third quarter activity report.

• Review of private cart policy
• Review of 3rd quarter activity report
• Approval of February 5, 2026 draft minutes

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for June 4, 2026.

Planning Commission

The May 6, 2026 regular meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant action plan and zoning ordinance amendments. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding mayor term limits and action on a sales tax measure petition.

• Public hearing for 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1808 to amend Title 17 Zoning Ordinance
• Certification of a petition related to a sales tax measure
• Proposed loan and deed of trust forgiveness for 133 and 135 W. Canada and 143 W. Marquita
• Affordable housing agreement with San Clemente Petroleum, Inc.

The council approved Resolution No. 26‑81, adopting the FY 2026‑27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan, accepting $294,485 from HUD and appropriating the same amount. It also waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances, introduced the first reading of Ordinance No. 1808 amending the zoning code, and certified the petition for a 1% sales‑tax increase to fund beach erosion and fire protection. Additional actions included ordering the measure’s submission to voters, authorizing councilmembers to submit arguments, and directing staff to draft a mayoral term‑limits ordinance. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑81: approved FY 2026‑27 CDBG action plan, accepted $294,485 grant and appropriated $294,485 (5‑0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 1808 amending Title 17 zoning (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑65: accepted certification of petition for 1% sales‑tax increase (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑66: ordered submission of the sales‑tax measure to qualified electors for Nov 3 2026 election (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑67: authorized councilmembers to submit arguments and rebuttals on the sales‑tax measure (5‑0)
• Directed staff to return with an ordinance establishing mayoral term limits (5‑0)

City Council

The council met on May 1, 2026 at Bella Collina. A State of the City video was shown and the mayor gave an update on initiatives. No oral communications were received and the meeting adjourned at 1:16 p.m. with no actions taken.

Design Review Subcommittee

The Regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The agenda contains only the approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or action.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026 meeting

The Community Safety and Welfare Committee approved the February 24, 2026 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the proposed changes to the park ranger uniform, directing city staff to research procurement of shirts and patches and explore alternate funding sources, again by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 motion.

• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved proposed park ranger uniform changes and staff research on procurement (6-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts & Culture Committee is meeting to discuss a public art policy framework. The agenda includes a review of potential sites for large artworks.

• Public Art Framework Public Art Policy
• Large Artwork Sites

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve draft minutes from three previous meetings. The body will also review the quarterly report dated March 31, 2026.

• Review of 01-26-26 minutes draft
• Review of 03-09-26 minutes draft
• Review of 03-30-26 minutes draft
• Review of 2026.03.31 Quarterly Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on roof element definitions. The regular meeting includes a review of the Wood Residence at 104 W Cadiz and an update on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Roof element definition study session
• Wood Residence at 104 W Cadiz
• ADU update
• Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plan
• Administrative permits from 4-1-26 to 4-17-26

City Council

The San Clemente City Council meeting on April 21, 2026 includes a vote to call the general municipal election for November 3, 2026 and to take actions required by that election. The agenda also contains several public‑hearing items, including a de novo appeal for the Hanson Hotel conditional use permit and first‑reading ordinances on parklets, golf‑course tee times, and urban lot‑split zoning. Additional items address parking‑time limits, a special‑event permit appeal, and various contract and resolution approvals.

• De novo appeal hearing for the Hanson Hotel development and conditional use permit
• First reading of Ordinance 1804 to continue the temporary parklet program
• First reading of Ordinance 1801 for municipal golf‑course tee‑time reservations
• First reading of Zoning Amendment ZA 26‑066 for urban lot splits
• Call for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and related actions

The council voted 4-1 to exempt Ordinance No. 1804, which continues the temporary parklet program, from CEQA and to conduct its first reading by title only. A separate motion waiving full readings of all resolutions and ordinances passed 5-0. The de novo public hearing for the Hanson Hotel project was renoticed and set for May 19, 2026.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Renoticed and rescheduled Hanson Hotel de novo public hearing to May 19, 2026 (5-0)
• Exempted Ordinance No. 1804 from CEQA and introduced first reading by title only (4-1, Mayor Loeffler voted no)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council meeting will discuss the appeal related to the Hanson Hotel development, including proposed vehicle‑movement‑traffic (VMT) mitigations. Council members will review multiple documents submitted by residents and officials concerning the appeal, vegetation removal at the site, and a request to allow rooftop bars. Public comments on these items will also be heard.

• Grant the appeal and approve VMT traffic mitigations for the Hanson Hotel project
• Investigate vegetation removal at the proposed Hanson Hotel site
• Consider a request to permit rooftop bars at the Hanson Hotel
• Public comments supporting continued outdoor dining in San Clemente

Zoning Administrator

This is a short, adjourned meeting of the San Clemente Zoning Administrator. The main items are approving prior meeting minutes and discussing a special event application for Circus Vargas. A tentative future agenda is also listed.

• Approval of 4-9-26 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Circus Vargas 2026 special event permit (Item 4A)
• Review of tentative future agenda (Item 5A)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Regular Design Review Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is set for April 29, 2026.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the draft minutes from the February 10 meeting, a ball field banner program, a parking and transportation demand management plan, an environmental sustainability grant cycle, and a public outreach effort for the San Replenishment project.

• Review of 2-10-26 BPR draft minutes
• Ball field banner program (5A)
• Parking and TDM (Transportation Demand Management) plan (5B)
• Environmental sustainability grant cycle (6A)
• San Replenishment public outreach (6B)

The commission approved the February 10, 2026 minutes. It voted to forward staff recommendations for the Ball Field Banner Program to City Council, to receive and file the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Draft Plan, and to move the FY 2025‑26 Environmental Sustainability Grants to the City Manager for review. The sand‑replenishment outreach initiative was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Moved Ball Field Banner Program staff recommendations to City Council (5-0)
• Received and filed Parking and Transportation Demand Management Draft Plan (5-0)
• Moved FY 2025‑26 Environmental Sustainability Grants forward to City Manager (5-0)
• Tabled Public Outreach & Education Initiative on Sand Replenishment to next meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) Board will meet on April 13, 2026 to consider routine items including approval of minutes and a budget item. The budget item is the approval of payroll warrants for the periods 1/19/26‑3/20/26, with payments of $52,945.05 and $28,104.89. Staff will present updates on animal control operations, adoption promotions, new policy procedures, and a $27,000 low‑cost spay/neuter program with the Pet Project Foundation. The board will also consider a resolution to change future meeting start time to 4:00 p.m.

• Approve payroll warrants totaling $52,945.05 (dated 02/06/2026) and $28,104.89 (dated 02/20/2026) for Jan‑Mar 2026 payroll
• Adoption promotion resulted in 22 cats, 10 dogs and 6 rabbits adopted
• Adopt new policy and procedure updates: #19 Display of Informational Materials, #20 Visiting Persons or Groups at the Animal Shelter, #27 Animal Sheltering: Domestic Violence Victims
• Pet Project Foundation commits $27,000 for a six‑month low‑cost spay/neuter program
• Board will vote on a resolution to set future meeting time to 4:00 p.m.

Zoning Administrator

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and a review of the PPA Finals Pickleball Tournament 2026. No zoning decisions or ordinances are listed for action.

• Approval of March 5, 2026, Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of March 5, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes
• Review of PPA Finals Pickleball Tournament 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss an outdoor display for La Casa Verde de Granada and consider Zoning Cleanup Amendments No. 2. The body will also review administrative permits and approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting.

• La Casa Verde de Granada outdoor display
• Zoning Cleanup Amendments No. 2
• Administrative permits

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee meeting on April 1, 2026 will consider the continued parklet design standards. Materials include proposed design guidelines (Attachment 1) and notes from the March 25, 2026 DRSC meeting (Attachment 2). No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review continued parklet design standards
• Consider proposed design guidelines (Attachment 1)
• Review notes from March 25, 2026 DRSC meeting (Attachment 2)

Arts & Culture Committee

The meeting scheduled for March 30, 2026, was adjourned. The provided documentation contains only procedural notices of the call and adjournment.

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will consider a rating sheet and five separate asset‑management proposals from Academy Asset Management, Chandler Asset Management, Garcia Hamilton and Associates, and Meeder Public Funds. The agenda does not specify any decisions, only that these documents will be discussed.

• Review Rating Sheet
• Review Academy Asset Management Proposal
• Review Chandler Asset Management Proposal
• Review Garcia Hamilton and Associates Proposal
• Review Meeder Public Funds Proposal

The Investment Advisory Committee reviewed RFP proposals and identified Meeder Public Funds and Chandler Asset Management as the highest‑rated firms. A motion to invite both firms to interview on April 27, 2026 passed 3‑0, with one member abstaining. The committee also voted 4‑0 to adjourn to a special meeting on April 27, 2026.

• Invited Meeder Public Funds and Chandler Asset Management to interview (motion passed 3-0, Cabral abstained)
• Adjourned to a Special Meeting on April 27, 2026 (motion passed 4-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will review draft minutes and three project applications: a residence at 104 W Ave Cadiz, a townhome subdivision at 111 La Ronda, and parklet design standards. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2026.

• Review draft minutes from March 11, 2026
• Review Wood Residence at 104 W Ave Cadiz
• Review 111 La Ronda Townhome Subdivision
• Review Parklet Design Standards

Zoning Administrator

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission meeting on March 18, 2026 includes a review of the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes, a discussion of Zoning Amendment No. 2 for the property at 143 N. La Esperanza Lot 2, and consideration of administrative project approvals and tentative future agendas. The agenda does not provide further details about the amendment or the approvals.

• Review of March 4, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (Item 5A)
• Discussion of Zoning Amendment No. 2 for 143 N. La Esperanza Lot 2 (Item 8A)
• Consideration of Administrative Project Approvals (Item 11B)
• Review of Tentative Future Agendas (Item 11A)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will consider several items, including a first‑reading public hearing on Ordinance No. 1803, a resolution to reduce the SC RIDES program subsidy rate, and a resolution to approve Phase 2 of the offshore sand source investigation and accept funding. The council will also vote on contracts for shoreline monitoring, arterial pavement preservation, and reservoir site improvements, and will discuss support for state fire‑safety and e‑bike training bills.

• Public hearing to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 1803
• Resolution to reduce the SC RIDES program subsidy rate
• Resolution approving Phase 2 of the offshore sand source investigation and accepting funding
• Professional services agreement awarded to Coastal Frontiers for the shoreline monitoring program
• Construction contract awarded to GCI Construction, Inc. for Reservoir 12 site improvements

The San Clemente City Council waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0). It introduced Ordinance No. 1803 for a first reading, amending multiple code titles and finding it exempt from CEQA (5‑0). The council directed staff to research a minor grading permit program and to develop parklet standards for Avenida Del Mar (both 5‑0). Finally, it adopted Resolution No. 26‑47 reducing the SC Rides program subsidy rate, also exempt from CEQA (5‑0).

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1803 for first reading, amending code titles and exempting from CEQA (5-0)
• Directed staff to research a minor grading permit program (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop parklet standards and procedures for Avenida Del Mar (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-47 reducing SC Rides program subsidy rate, CEQA exempt (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The Design Review Subcommittee will first review the regular meeting minutes from February 25, 2026. It will then consider the Shorecliffs Caretaker Unit, including additional information and revised site photos and a location map. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review regular meeting minutes from February 25, 2026
• Consider Shorecliffs Caretaker Unit proposal
• Review additional information for Shorecliffs Caretaker Unit
• Examine revised site photos and location map

Investment Advisory Committee

The San Clemente Investment Advisory Committee will meet on March 9, 2026 for a special session. Members will discuss a rating sheet and four separate asset‑management proposals from Academy, Chandler, Garcia Hamilton and Associates, and Meeder Public Funds. The committee may make decisions or recommendations on these proposals.

• Review rating sheet
• Review Academy Asset Management Proposal
• Review Chandler Asset Management Proposal
• Review Garcia Hamilton and Associates Proposal
• Review Meeder Public Funds Proposal

No quorum was present, so the committee could not conduct business. The meeting was adjourned to a special meeting on March 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. No decisions were made.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator board will consider the Buri Addition at 204 Calle Sonora and the Jones Addition at 234 W Canada 1. Public comments on the Buri Addition will be heard. The board will also review the minutes from the 2‑19‑26 meeting and discuss tentative future agenda items.

• Review of Buri Addition rezoning, 204 Calle Sonora
• Review of Jones Addition rezoning, 234 W Canada 1
• Public comment on Buri Addition (three submissions)
• Review of meeting minutes from 2‑19‑26
• Consideration of tentative future agenda items

Zoning Administrator

The San Clemente Zoning Administrator will hold a special meeting on March 5, 2026. The agenda includes the order of adjournment, a notice and call of the special meeting, and a special agenda. A key item is the proposed remodel of the Taco Bell located at 918 S. El Camino Real.

• Item 4A – Taco Bell remodel at 918 S. El Camino Real

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review zoning amendments related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and urban lot splits. The body will also discuss the 2026 Strategic Implementation Plan.

• ADU zoning amendment (SB 1069-AB 2299-AB 2406)
• Urban lot splits zoning amendment (SB 9)
• 143 N. La Esperanza Lot 2 continuance request
• 2026 Strategic Implementation Plan

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a special and regular meeting to consider several items. Items include a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal code, a first‑reading ordinance for municipal golf course tee‑time reservations, and a first‑reading ordinance adopting a new city seal and logo. The council will also review the City Manager’s compensation and vote on a third amendment to the employment agreement with Andy Hall. Additional agenda items address contract awards, water rates, vendor preference and other standard resolutions.

• Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend various portions of the San Clemente Municipal Code
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1801 relating to municipal golf course tee‑time reservations
• First reading of an ordinance adopting the city seal and city logo
• Resolution authorizing a third amendment to the employment agreement with City Manager Andy Hall (compensation review)
• Resolution awarding a construction contract to Towo Enterprise Inc for the FY 2026 Street Improvement Program

The council adopted Resolution No. 26-35, finding the property transfer actions exempt from CEQA and authorizing the implementation agreement with the Transportation Corridor Agency, Talega Associates, and Talega Maintenance. It also modified the administrative fine to $500 for the golf‑course tee‑time ordinance and directed a new public hearing. Additionally, the council raised the City Manager’s base salary to $324,965.57 and adopted the first reading of the city seal and logo ordinance.

• Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0)
• Continue public hearing on municipal code amendments to March 17 2026 (5‑0)
• Modify administrative fine to $500 and order new public hearing for tee‑time ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopt Resolution No. 26‑35 to exempt property transfer actions from CEQA and authorize implementation agreement (4‑1)
• Introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1802 adopting city seal and logo (5‑0)
• Increase City Manager base salary to $324,965.57 and severance to 12 months (5‑0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will consider the draft DRSC minutes and two design review applications: the Sprague Residence at 143 N La Esperanza and a Taco Bell remodel at 918 S El Camino Real. A public comment related to the Taco Bell remodel will also be heard. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Draft DRSC minutes (Item 1A)
• Sprague Residence design review, 143 N La Esperanza (Item 2A)
• Taco Bell remodel design review, 918 S El Camino Real (Item 2B)
• Public comment on Taco Bell remodel (Item 2B, public comment Puertas_redacted)

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

The Community Safety & Welfare Committee will review the introduction of a Citywide Emergency Management Strategic Plan and establish regular meeting dates, times, and locations. The agenda includes meeting minutes from a previous session and procedural documents.

• Review of Citywide Emergency Management Strategic Plan
• Establishment of regular meeting dates, times, and location
• Review of 12-16-2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the December 16, 2025 special meeting minutes unanimously. It created a Neighborhood Watch Subcommittee and appointed three members. The committee voted 7‑0 to recommend staff implement the Citywide Emergency Management Strategic Plan. It also adopted a resolution establishing regular meetings every two months on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months and voted 7‑0 to advise the City Council to take no action on parking enforcement for vehicles parked over 72 hours.

• Approved Dec 16, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Established Neighborhood Watch Subcommittee, appointed Greenwald, Royer, Salas (no vote recorded)
• Recommended staff proceed with Emergency Management Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. .26-01 setting bimonthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of even months (7-0)
• Recommended City Council take no action on parking on public streets exceeding 72 hours (7-0)

Zoning Administrator

Planning Commission

The San Clemente Planning Commission will review the minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting and its January 21, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will consider a land use report for the Pico Plaza Animal Hospital. The commission will discuss Batch Zoning Amendments II and review an administrative permit report and a tentative future agenda.

• Review minutes from the 12-17-25 Planning Commission regular meeting (Item 5A)
• Review minutes from the 1-21-26 Planning Commission regular meeting (Item 5B)
• Review the land use report for Pico Plaza Animal Hospital (Item 8A)
• Discuss Batch Zoning Amendments II (Item 9A)
• Review the Administrative Permit Report and Tentative Future Agenda (Items 11C and 11B)

City Council

The San Clemente City Council will hold a protest hearing to consider written protests and oral comments on the proposed water rates and fees under Proposition 218. A separate public hearing will update lease rates, methodology, and process for wireless telecommunications facilities. The council will also introduce Ordinance No. 1800 to revise the definition of local business for the Local Preference Program and receive an informational report on the extension of the pilot goat‑grazing project. Additional items include a construction contract with Eagle Paving LLC for alley pavement rehabilitation, a resolution modifying the Senior Mobility Program, and an emergency agreement with OCTA for a temporary sewer bypass.

• Public hearing to update lease rates, methodology, and process for wireless telecommunications facilities (Item 8A).
• Protest hearing to consider written protests and oral comments on proposed water rates and fees under Proposition 218 (Item 8B).
• First reading of Ordinance No. 1800 to revise the definition of local business for the Local Preference Program (Item 10A).
• Construction contract with Eagle Paving LLC for alley pavement rehabilitation (CIP Project Nos. 16316, 15316, 12305) (Item 11D).
• Resolution modifying the Senior Mobility Program to limit the number of rides per rider (Item 11E).

The council approved a resolution establishing standardized lease rates for wireless telecommunications facilities on city‑owned property. It also adopted a resolution setting water rates and fees through 2030 and introduced the first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal code on water rates. Additionally, the council waived full readings of all resolutions and ordinances, approved the city manager’s performance evaluation, and introduced the first reading of an ordinance revising the definition of local business for the vendor‑preference program.

• Waived reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-28 setting wireless lease rates and methodology (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-29 setting water rates through 2030 and introduced Ordinance 1799 (first reading) (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 1800 to amend local business definition (5-0)
• Recessed to Closed Session (3-0)
• Continued Closed Session after regular business (5-0)
• Approved City Manager performance evaluation (unanimous approval)
• No action taken on existing litigation or real‑property negotiations (direction given only)

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will review survey results regarding dog park locations and features, and discuss the policy for reserved lap lane use during public swim hours. The meeting includes public comments on both topics.

• Review of dog park location and features survey results
• Discussion on advancing site-specific evaluation and outreach
• Review of reserved lap lane use during public swim hours
• Public comments on dog park locations and features
• Public comments on lap lane reservations

The commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted staff recommendations to recognize San Gorgonio Park as the preferred site for an off‑leash dog park, identify Bonita Canyon Park for a dog run, and direct outreach. It also approved a revised lap‑lane policy allowing three reserved lanes on weekdays and ending reservations after 3 p.m. and on weekends. The chair was tasked with preparing a public‑education report on the sand‑replenishment policy.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved dog park survey filing, named San Gorgonio Park as preferred off‑leash dog park site, and identified Bonita Canyon Park for a dog run (7‑0)
• Directed staff to conduct targeted outreach for dog park sites (7‑0)
• Approved modification of reserved lap lane policy to allow up to three lanes 5:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. weekdays, eliminate reservations after 3:00 p.m. weekdays and all weekends (7‑0)
• Ordered Chair Johnson to prepare a public‑education report on the sand‑replenishment policy (7‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0)

CASA Joint Powers Authority

The Coastal Animal Services Authority board will vote on several governance items, including selecting a chairperson and vice‑chairperson and appointing a director and alternate to the California CJPIA Board. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting and authorize payroll warrants and registers covering the period 10/27/25 through 1/23/26. Staff will present updates on animal control policies, shelter operations, and related statistics.

• Selection of chairperson and vice‑chairperson of the CASA JPA Board
• Selection of a director and alternate for CASA representation on the California CJPIA Board
• Approval of minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting
• Approval of payroll warrants and registers for 10/27/25‑1/23/26 totaling $140,995
• Staff reports on updated policies (#19, #20, #27) and animal shelter operation statistics

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the San Clemente Zoning Administrator scheduled for February 5, 2026, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for February 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026

Golf Course Committee

The San Clemente Golf Course Committee will review the final master plan, a comprehensive market analysis and financial review, the second‑quarter activity report, and draft minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments on the master plan update will also be heard.

• Master Plan Final Review
• Comprehensive Market Analysis and Financial Review
• 2nd Quarter Activity Report
• Public Comments on Golf Course Master Plan Update
• Review of Draft Minutes (11‑20‑25)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026 was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA.

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding proposed water fees and an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for the Miramar Events Center. The body will also discuss various transit programs and award several infrastructure construction contracts.

• Objection hearing and consideration of responses to proposed water fees
• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for the Miramar Events Center
• Construction contract for L.C. Paving and Sealing, Inc. for FY 2026 street maintenance
• Contract awards for Calle Real pump station and storm drain improvements at Avenida Presidio and Calle Miguel
• Billing for the 2025 weed abatement program

The council voted 4‑0 to recess to a closed session. It then voted 5‑0 to waive reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances. A 5‑0 vote adopted Resolution No. 26‑18, waiving the city’s notification costs for compliant property owners. The council also approved the Weed Abatement Report and authorized the contract administrator to bill property owners, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Recess to Closed Session (4-0)
• Waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-18 waiving notification costs (5-0)
• Approved Weed Abatement Report (5-0)
• Authorized Weed Abatement Contract Administrator to bill owners (5-0)

Design Review Subcommittee

The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will review the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 10, 2025 and the special meeting held on December 17, 2025. The committee will also discuss a proposed 24‑hour MSP amendment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review minutes from the Dec 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Review minutes from the Dec 17, 2025 special meeting
• Consider the 24‑hour MSP amendment

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts & Culture Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates to the city's public art policy. The agenda includes a review of draft minutes from October 27, 2025.

• Public Art Policy update
• Art on Public Property Policy
• Review of 10-27-25 draft minutes

Investment Advisory Committee

The agenda lists several documents for the meeting, including draft minutes from Oct. 27 2025 and Nov. 10 2025, the 2025 quarterly report, a broker questionnaire, and an RFP for investment management and advisory services.

• Draft minutes from 10-27-25
• Draft minutes from 11-10-25
• Quarterly report dated 2025.12.31
• Broker questionnaire for City of San Clemente
• Investment Management and Advisory Services RFP

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 and November 10, 2025 meetings. It also approved the Second Quarter Investment Report, added Academy Securities to the approved broker list, and approved the draft Request for Proposal for Investment Management Services with edits. The meeting was adjourned and a special meeting was scheduled for March 9, 2026.

• Approved minutes from Oct 27 2025 and Nov 10 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Second Quarter Investment Report (5-0)
• Approved addition of Academy Securities to broker list (5-0)
• Approved draft RFP for Investment Management Services with edits (5-0)
• Adjourned to special meeting on Mar 9 2026 (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a church remodel and a project at 424 N. El Camino Real. The body will also address zoning streamlining.

• Shoreline Church remodel at 211 Avenida Fabricante
• Rita Chiquita project at 424 N. El Camino Real
• Zoning streamlining

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a weekly Cars and Coffee event and the Broadmoor San Clemente Community Association. The body is also deciding on a lease for a maritime surveillance system and modifications to the Lodge Hotel rooftop restaurant.

• Public hearing on changing or revoking a weekly Cars and Coffee event permit
• Lease agreement for the installation and operation of a maritime surveillance system
• Project 25-558 to modify the Lodge Hotel rooftop restaurant
• General Plan Amendment 25-399 regarding Senate Bill 1425
• Construction contracts for FY 2026 street improvements awarded to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. and Manhole Adjusting, Inc.

The City Council approved a motion to reorganize the agenda and hear item 11M, a resolution approving a lease with the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection for a maritime surveillance system at the Reservoir 5 site. The council also waived reading of all resolutions and ordinances (5‑0) and limited public speaker time to one minute for the Cars and Coffee event hearing (4‑1). No immediate‑action items were identified.

• Recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. (5‑0)
• Waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances (5‑0)
• Reorganize agenda to hear item 11M – DHS lease for maritime surveillance system (4‑1)
• Limit public speaker time to one minute for Cars and Coffee event hearing (4‑1)
• No items requiring immediate action were identified

Design Review Subcommittee

Zoning Administrator

The regular meeting of the Zoning Administrator scheduled for January 8, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

Planning Commission

The January 7, 2026 Study Session and Regular Meeting of the San Clemente Planning Commission are cancelled due to a lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

• Cancelled Study Session and Regular Meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026
• Location: San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers