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“...the city council adopted the local hazard mitigation plan. That was approved by Cal OES back in January and it took FEMA 16 days to approve it,” a staff member told the committee, summarizing recent approvals and next steps.

Staff described the CWPP grant application as a step to produce a community‑wide wildfire risk assessment that neighborhoods and HOAs could use to establish Firewise communities; staff said the CWPP would also help streamline recurring fuel‑reduction projects and identify projects (including pilot grazing) that might later be eligible for grants. Staff said they and FEMA/Cal OES training teams will pursue mitigation‑grant opportunities and stakeholder meetings to develop an implementation action plan.

Weed abatement and city property clearing: staff said the council adopted a resolution to open the city’s weed‑abatement program for 2025; notices to property owners will be mailed April 1 and the city plans to clear selected city‑owned lots and reservoir sites as part of the program. Staff said OCFA will identify additional city parcels needing clearance to create defensible space adjacent to private structures and staff will coordinate those clearances.

Committee and commission reorganization: staff also described a proposed ordinance under council review to reorganize committees. The draft would absorb duties of the Coastal Advisory Committee into Beaches, Parks & Recreation and split Human Affairs duties across two committees, renaming the Public Safety Committee the Community Safety & Welfare Committee, increasing membership and preferring a public‑safety background for some members. Staff said council direction remains pending and the first reading of any ordinance was scheduled for April 1.

Why it matters: staff framed the CWPP and LHMP as enabling tools that open state and federal mitigation funding, and the weed‑abatement rollout as an operational step that affects property owners and city budgets. Committee members asked for clearer responsibilities and timing for the commission changes and for staff to return with detailed work plans if the ordinance is adopted.

Formal meeting actions: the committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (voice vote, consensus) and later moved to adjourn to April 22 at 3 p.m. (motion seconded and approved by voice vote).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Safety Committee Meeting March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the Public Safety Committee that the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted and that staff has applied for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan grant; the city will mail weed‑abatement notices on April 1 and is pursuing committee reorganization under council direction.","taxTitle","San Clemente City, Orange County, California","taxId",4846,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622629,"Resident urges more patrols and street design changes after long‑running vehicle stunting at Forest Ranch intersection",589,3226000,3815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21&start=3226&end=3815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21/thumbnail_3226000.jpg","/articles/6622629/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/Resident-urges-more-patrols-and-street-design-changes-after-longrunning-vehicle-stunting-at-Forest-Ranch-intersection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622629-ab9043d244716ec92ec1fd863a15b89d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173465&Signature=o8lH~GPFdgFUtrGjhAdW70ReFJvJBQsB4-mfGTJr4gxhivay6XAKuHx3YJS7e6QFPa8ppvwxCYFALdEAPGsju4HOs31Q060ymHv6TQpcBPW9cwqkl9C7XcIYOMCSofmjLquXd0v05fARs7H56EwEd61wUh0CpC-tBiyG9f5aCyl0iZH5hPQWt6cP~uQEdpVNVJsKfQekzrTPs7-dDQ6RZCOBwH3erBU8NLQR1iqHVzjZjKqx7UTbjZreeSJv~VvWiJ3-NYdW2ibnOCpAPiNShv5HLGOhT~nLLfFQ2xbMD5~O8M3aFEzt9o~WgOQlW7WdgwFHJdLhQvYkkN1sSNeVNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A San Clemente resident reported ongoing illegal vehicle stunting and “donut” activity at the Camino Del Larp and Diamante intersection during the Public Safety Committee’s oral communications period on March 25, saying the behavior occurs day and night and has caused disturbance, safety risk and trauma to nearby families.

“This is a chronic long term problem… it happens frequently, day or night,” resident Dennis Ordiwady said, identifying the intersection and asking the committee to pursue a two‑pronged approach of increased law enforcement visibility and engineering changes to deter the activity.

Ordiwady described patterns of activity — including organized gatherings after high‑school events and spotters that help groups scatter before deputies arrive — and said response times make arrests difficult. He asked for proactive measures such as regular patrols and physical modifications to the pavement that discourage sideways maneuvers.

Staff and law enforcement response: committee members and staff said the sheriff’s department is aware and has responded to calls; Sergeant Streeter (sheriff’s representative) told the committee the department addresses the issue and offered a sheriff’s contact for follow‑up. Public Works/Engineering staff and the committee discussed potential street‑design interventions such as pavement milling (texture added to an intersection) or other traffic‑calming features that would deter sideways drifting without impeding emergency access. Committee staff said they will coordinate with Public Works and the sheriff’s office for more visible enforcement and an engineering assessment.

Why it matters: speakers noted both public‑safety risk (fast, out‑of‑control maneuvers) and quality‑of‑life impacts from late‑night noise and intimidation of residents. The resident urged a short‑term enforcement bump and longer‑term engineering changes to reduce recurrence.

Next steps: staff said they will relay the complaint to the sheriff’s department contact and Public Works engineering for evaluation. The committee encouraged residents to continue reporting incidents with as much identifying information as possible to improve enforcement response.","A longtime resident described chronic stunt driving and ‘donut’ activity at the Camino Del Larp / Diamante area, asked the committee to pursue increased enforcement and engineering deterrents, and city staff and the sheriff’s office discussed options including more patrol presence and pavement‑milling or other traffic‑calming measures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622634,"San Clemente resident outlines goat‑grazing pilot and commercial bid to reduce hill fuel loads",381,1874000,2255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21&start=1874&end=2255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21/thumbnail_1874000.jpg","/articles/6622634/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/San-Clemente-resident-outlines-goatgrazing-pilot-and-commercial-bid-to-reduce-hill-fuel-loads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622634-e5525e10f6d0ba506218306739669a04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173465&Signature=IBmbyuU5OUHL0WnPfvFByirv6eU3NDsgKmaqTYWpjKDIKYjLbHSWA~NejMpWQf-RJqL44mNpRDmSqUTmnw-BIkMmV6sH6oT0b0fOeNcIDNFoTBjrEPQVi5aQFjv4pqoZGC6YaVpM1Uj7bhhFTbbIHFzvF7t1TgjIYVp0DfCTVYWnAuxqr~NGfARNtP6w1VZ-S7Z5nhOFghPm63iMn8CPyB275uoVBN7~YI9lxU1O90BTM5Z6ZvpZzGjK3GiZ1hmOcY6cKusujiVotBVQx85HONplmT1r0JbBj6XkczIrQJZpGH~isSVYyYE~ED7rVld1NmbHJ14sWW~DRsOCTUzKcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michael Kaye, a San Clemente resident and volunteer with experience in post‑fire recovery, told the Public Safety Committee that a pilot project to use livestock — primarily goats — has been operating near Hermosa Sports Park to reduce flammable ground cover and control invasive species.

“I'm trying to evolve that into a commercially viable business,” Kaye said, describing a recent $585,000 commercial bid he submitted to an HOA and the operational details of the pilot.

Kaye described his approach as targeted and adaptive: goats are rotated across roughly one‑acre pastures, he said, and a group of about 20 goats will clear an acre in about three days. The animals are enclosed overnight in secure shelters offsite rather than left in the field; Kaye said the program uses electric fencing to exclude livestock from sensitive habitat, and a guard donkey named Steve protects the herd from coyotes. Kaye said the animals were vetted and treated for ticks and parasites before introduction to the property.

City context and next steps: Kaye said the city had granted a grazing permit for the pilot and that the mayor and council have shown support. He said CAL FIRE has been engaged and that he and partners are pursuing grant funding; he also noted that any permanent or larger‑scale program will involve environmental reviews and coordination with resource agencies. Kaye described the pilot as three months long and said he plans to refine best practices, including limits on public access and signage after some problems with visitors and teenagers approaching the animals.

Why it matters: city staff and committee members flagged liability, insurance, and potential impacts on native species as items requiring further analysis. Kaye acknowledged past local problems with large goat herds and said his program emphasizes nightly removal of animals, volunteer screening, veterinary checks and focused grazing rather than continuous, long‑term herd residency.

Numbers and logistics Kaye provided in the meeting include:
- One‑acre targeted grazing: roughly three days with 20 goats, according to Kaye.
- Pilot duration: roughly three months (ongoing at the time of presentation).
- Commercial proposal: Kaye said he had submitted a $585,000 bid to a local HOA (named in discussion as Marblehood HOA).

Kaye encouraged committee members and residents to visit the pen near Hermosa Sports Park but said he will reduce informal public access after reports of trespass and social media attention. He asked the city to continue evaluating grazing as one of several possible fuel‑reduction tools.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; the presentation was informational and committee members asked staff to continue coordination on permits, environmental review and potential grants.","Michael Kaye presented a city‑supported pilot using goats, sheep and a guard donkey to reduce fire fuels in steep canyons; he said the animals have been kept offsite overnight, the pilot is three months, and he has filed a $585,000 commercial bid to widen the practice to homeowners associations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622637,"Orange County Fire Authority urges San Clemente homeowners to prepare as new fire‑severity maps arrive",525,159000,684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21&start=159&end=684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783724-78b97587d3364b51ab455f5a5330fb21/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6622637/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/Orange-County-Fire-Authority-urges-San-Clemente-homeowners-to-prepare-as-new-fireseverity-maps-arrive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622637-240ba1f416568952b679b27cbc32b581/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173465&Signature=btuEhaYw3wLtQqkJZuVUu6Tyhlj3LAcoT8XrkU4XeJEEaw4VRpdROQ9Xt-0OTyCk7YOhgsFuj9C-OJ-hcCpEF4HqZh23YBEPsTxVlMhLujgba1XWVVxVrdi6lIVPCYaVITYafAY-O3ZOeUALJoMuwy5lhFOKpneiqWQwu3QQwH4Vk6cetknDCiwwGanWlUx3ht32lCggVybQXShfMZ9uZya1cQgs1-PZvP7Z3P4J7f6oZKo2mZROVRKW9fZnE79nOf1S9UHhBIP6v3Imxdgx5ANbSIYHQNSdB6b~lWAgW-d9d0fHQg0kAVneM7apcEmotvmFWfQGL2okUI2HSCGKBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) told the San Clemente Public Safety Committee on March 25 that homeowners in mapped high and very‑high fire severity zones should act now to create defensible space and harden houses against ember intrusion.

“I'm the community wildfire mitigation inspector assigned to the city of San Clemente,” OCFA inspector David Mabbit said, introducing OCFA’s Ready, Set, Go program and the agency’s annual inspection and outreach work in the city.

OCFA said it conducts about 2,500 annual vegetation inspections in San Clemente in areas mapped as high or very high fire severity, inspects multifamily and other required occupancies, and offers free educational home assessments residents can request online. The inspectors described a compliance timeline: an initial notice, a first re‑inspection after 30 days, a second notice, and a final inspection at 60 days; persistent noncompliance may be referred to city code enforcement and, ultimately, the district attorney.

Why it matters: OCFA said new Cal Fire hazard severity maps released to local agencies will expand the number of properties designated very high, which triggers inspection and building‑standard implications for owners. OCFA emphasized that the maps identify hazard, not development policy, and that homeowners in the red zones have a “very high probability” of wildfire involvement in the next 50 years and therefore need defensible space.

OCFA also summarized state actions that could affect homeowners. Staff cited a state law requiring a defensible‑space inspection prior to close of escrow in some mapped zones (effective 07/01/2021) and discussed incoming regulations tied to Assembly Bill 3074: new requirements will call for a noncombustible immediate zone (0–5 feet) around new structures in very high severity areas, and a governor’s executive order directed draft regulations and a rule‑making timeline. OCFA staff said the bill will likely take effect next year and includes a three‑year period for homeowners to comply once enforced.

The presentation covered the Ready, Set, Go framework: “ready” items such as fuel modification plans, defensible space and home hardening; “set” actions as a fire approaches; and “go” when an evacuation order is issued. OCFA staff reviewed typical home‑hardening measures that reduce risk from embers — the agency stressed that embers, not the main flame front, often cause house ignitions.

OCFA also promoted its online public service portal for plan submittals, special‑event reviews and hazard referrals (ocfa.org), plus an online home‑assessment tool that residents can use independently or to schedule a free OCFA home visit. Staff said the current adopted hazard maps are already available on OCFA’s site with an address lookup; the newer Cal Fire maps recently released to agencies are still being processed and will be posted with a transparency slider so property owners can see how their address is affected.

What OCFA will do next: staff said they will continue outreach and inspections, work with HOAs and homeowners, and implement public education around AB 3074 enforcement. They also said they will coordinate with the city on properties owned by the city that intersect defensible‑space responsibilities.

—Votes at the meeting: committee members approved the minutes from the prior meeting by voice vote (consensus) and later moved to adjourn (see actions list).","OCFA presented its Ready, Set, Go program to the San Clemente Public Safety Committee, outlined annual inspection activity and enforcement process, and described incoming state rules including Assembly Bill 3074 requirements and new Cal Fire maps that will change which properties fall in very high severity zones.","actionData","errors"]

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