San Clemente public meetings in 2025

CASA Joint Powers Authority

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

Planning Commission

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

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

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

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

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

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

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

Zoning Administrator

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

• Yap duplex subdivision
• Waddell Star

Golf Course Committee

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Golf Course Committee

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

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

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

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

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

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

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

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

Arts & Culture Committee

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

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

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

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

CASA Joint Powers Authority

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

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

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

Golf Course Committee

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

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

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

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

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

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Community Safety & Welfare Committee

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

Golf Course Committee

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

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

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

City Council

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

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

CASA Joint Powers Authority

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

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

Golf Course Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Arts & Culture Committee

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

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

City Council

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Arts & Culture Committee

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

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

Coastal Advisory Committee

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

• Adjourned meeting by consensus (no vote tally)

Golf Course Committee

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

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

Investment Advisory Committee

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

Design Review Subcommittee

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

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

Public Safety Committee

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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

Arts & Culture Committee

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

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

Coastal Advisory Committee

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

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

Zoning Administrator

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

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