San Clemente public meetings in 2022

Zoning Administrator

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Golf Course Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

City Council

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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