Rick Loeffler

OCTA Coastal Rail and Bluff Protection

Regional projects backed by $305 million in state and federal transportation grants.

Wildfire Awareness and OCFA Preparedness

Expanded municipal budget allocations for weed abatement and defensible space clearing on public properties adjacent to private structures.

Sand Replenishment Public Outreach Initiative

Proposed an estimated expenditure of $75,000 to $100,000 from the general fund.

Modern Architectural Design Review for 116 Elevante

Private residential development.

Citywide Emergency Management Strategic Plan Implementation

Enables potential state and federal disaster relief funding and reimbursement.

Sora Sora Nordic Baths Development on El Camino Real

Private commercial investment and potential transient occupancy or sales tax generation.

Enhanced Fireworks Enforcement Ordinance

Nominal administrative costs for ordinance implementation and potential future outlays for drone surveillance technology.

Norte Fire Local Emergency Ratification

Initial estimates indicate approximately $8 million in emergency costs, with 75% eligible for federal reimbursement through FMAG and additional support via state CDAA funds.

Temporary Parklet Program Extension & Design Standards

Impacts retail sales and downtown parking revenue.

Historic Resources Survey and North Beach Signage Updates

Updating the survey is estimated to cost between $100,000 and $200,000, subject to grant availability.

City Investment Portfolio Performance & Credit Allocation

Impacts city investment earnings and yield across a $155 million portfolio.

Fourth of July Public Safety and Crowd Control

Costs associated with increased enforcement will be absorbed within municipal safety budgets.

Residency Verification Policy for Municipal Discounts

Impacts on administrative costs and potential revenue adjustments for resident versus non-resident fees will be reviewed.

Citizen-Led 1% Sales Tax Initiative (Measure Review)

City revenue remains constrained by Proposition 13 and a lack of major commercial tourism or hotel tax generation.

Olympic Preparations and Infrastructure Coordination

Proposes $41.6 million across 56 capital improvement projects.

Fiscal Years 2026-28 Strategic Implementation Program

Balances a nearly $200 million all-funds budget with projected general fund surpluses of around $471,000 in year one and $500,000 in year two.

Voter ID and Election Integrity Resolution

Minimal direct city fiscal impact, though statewide implementation costs were cited.

Gateway Overlay and Economic Development Initiatives

Potential long-term increase in transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue, balanced against upfront planning costs and potential infrastructure demands.

San Clemente Materials Guide Standardization

None directly on the municipal budget; administrative streamlining for applicants.

Mary Erickson Community Housing Loan Repayment

Forgiving the loans would forfeit $245,000 in city receivables, while retaining them requires the nonprofit to repay the funds upon covenant expiration.

Approval of October 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Continuance of PHP 26-140 and AP 26-167 (116 El Levante)

Approval of CUP for CODA on Del Mar Full Alcohol Sales (124 Avenida Del Mar)

Adoption of Resolution No. 26-174 Ratifying Local Emergency (Norte Fire)

Adjournment to Regular City Council Meeting

Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to Tropical Storms and Hurricane Marie

Introduction of Ordinance No. 1814 regarding Enhanced Fireworks Enforcement

Approval of Consent Calendar Items

Adjournment

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Calendar Item 7.B (Traffic Control Measures)

Approval of Consent Calendar Item 7.A (Red Curb Markings with Modification)

Approval of Sora Sora Nordic Baths (PHP 26-303, DP 26-308, MCUP 26-309)

Recommendation on Economic Development and Gateway Overlay Options

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1813 (Second Reading)

Adoption of Resolution No. 26-161 for the Strategic Implementation Program (SIP)

Approval of Consent Calendar

APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026.

DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2026.

PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.

Adoption of Resolution No. 26-161 for the Strategic Implementation Program (SIP)

adopt Resolution No. 26-151 approving the Wall of Recognition Committee's unanimous recommendation to select Jay "Sparky" Longley as the 2026 inductee to the City of San Clemente Wall of Recognition a

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to: Adopt Resolution No. 26-156, which will: 1. Find the project categorically exempt from the requirements of the Califo

Adopt Resolution No. 26-155, which will: 1. Authorize a sole source exemption to competitive bidding requirements pursuant to City Purchasing Policy 201-2-1 based on the proprietary nature of the Meri

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, with the support of the City Council, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Adopt Resolution 26-160 proclaiming a local emergency with an initial duration of sixty (60) days. 2. Designat

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to: (1) APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-157, which will: 1. Accept the Arterial Pavement Preservation Program for South El Camino Real, CIP Project No. 12303, from the contractor, All American Asphalt. 2. Authorize t

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to: (1) CULTURAL HERITAGE SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 29, 2026. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETIN

adopt Resolution No. 26-158, which will approve and adopt the FY 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

recess to Closed Session at 4:45 p.m. to discuss the following: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Manager

waive reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances.

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Councilmember Enmeier, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1813 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

adopt Resolution No. 26-159, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 329 (BLAKESPEAR) AND SENATE BILL 490 (UMBERG) AND AUTHORIZING THE

Motion by Councilmember Wu, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 26-152 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, CANCELLING

Motion by Mayor Loeffler, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0 to appoint the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Services.

Motion by Councilmember Cabral, second by Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock, CARRIED 5-0, to: (1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NO. 3494 AND WARRANT NOS. 613584 THROUGH 613731, PAID ON 8-28-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,172,3

Adopt Resolution No. 26-153, which will: 1. Find the Pier Improvements project, CIP Project No. 17419, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing

Adopt Resolution No. 26-154, which will: 1. Determine that this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (19 C

to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. in memory of James Wehr. The next Regular Meeting will be held on October 6, 2026. Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m.The Business Meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. The mee

Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation

Resolution No. 26-151: Wall of Recognition Inductee

Motion Waiving Reading in Full of Resolutions and Ordinances

Emergency Agendization - Sand Placement and Funding

Ordinance No. 1813: Building Regulations and Construction Enforcement

Resolution No. 26-152: 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule

Appointment of Director of Emergency Services

Resolution No. 26-160: Local Emergency Proclamation and Sand Allocation

Consent Calendar Approval (Items 11A-C, 11G-J)

Resolution No. 26-153: Pier Improvements Contract Award

Resolution No. 26-154: Pedestrian Beach Trail License Amendment

Resolution No. 26-155: Meridian Vehicle Mitigation System Purchase

Adoption of Resolution Supporting Proposition 39

Expressed the importance of representation while choosing to abstain from the final tally.

Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances

Adopt of Resolution No. 26-145, which would repeal and replace Policy and Procedure 202-2 (dated December 18, 2013) and adopt a revised Pension Investments Policy and Procedure.

to table this item and take no action.

to adopt Resolution 26-146 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA REGARDING PROPOSITION 39, WHICH ESTABLISHES ADDITIONAL VOTER IDENTIFICATION AND CITIZENSHIP

APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2026.

BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2026.

APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 3480 THROUGH 3487 AND WARRANT NOS. 613234 THROUGH 613324, PAID ON 8-7-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,569,442.91; APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 613325 THROUGH 613506, PAID ON 8-14-26, IN THE

APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1023 THROUGH 1024, AND AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT ADVISES 114249 THROUGH 114641, FOR THE PERIOD 7-20-26 THROUGH 8-2-26, PAID ON 8-7-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $628,491.34; APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1

adopt Ordinance No. 1812 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010(A)(6) OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARK RANGER E

Adopt Resolution No. 26-148, which would: 1. Approve an exemption to the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures pursuant to Section XI.A.1.1.5 of Procurement Policy and Procedure No. 201-2-1 for an

to adopt Resolution No. 26-149, which would approve the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan as proposed.

Adopt Resolution No. 26-150, which would: 1. Accept the Camino Vera Cruz Recycled Water Line Extension, CIP Project No. 17407, from the contractor, Q&E Pipeline Company. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to

adjourn at 8:59 p.m.

Closed Session Recess

Motion to Rearrange Agenda

Resolution No. 26-109: Appeal for Wall at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella

Continuation of Water Department Fee Schedule Public Hearing

Resolution No. 26-135: Real Estate Asset Management Program (REAMP)