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Votes and formal outcomes

- Closed session: Purdue Pharma/Sacker family settlement — approved 5–0
- Action: Council authorized the city manager to opt into the settlement, execute necessary documents and, where possible, allocate designated shares to Orange County. (Staff noted settlement documents are publicly available at nationalopioidsettlement.com and in the city clerk’s office.)

- Ordinance introduction: Ordinance No. 17‑94 (San Clemente Municipal Code 13.04.0350) — passed (first reading) unanimously
- Action: Council introduced and conducted first reading of an ordinance updating cross‑connection and backflow protection provisions to align with the State Water Resources Control Board handbook and industry best practices; council found the ordinance exempt under CEQA and will return for second reading/adoption.

- Resolution supporting USA Surfing (global/national governing body) — adopted 5–0
- Action: Council adopted a resolution signaling support for USA Surfing’s role as a national governing body for surfing and for leveraging Olympic‑era opportunities in San Clemente; local athletes and USA Surfing leaders spoke in favor during public comment.

- Fleet disposition and auction program — approved 5–0
- Action: Council declared selected retired fleet equipment surplus, approved a hybrid approach that will list select vehicles on a nationally advertised platform with an optional in‑house sales component and also continue to use a third‑party full‑service auction provider for other units; authorized staff to post vehicle listings and proceed with procurement details. Council modified Resolution 25‑115 as requested by staff to remove certain internal auction language and to coordinate with the recommended third‑party vendor (JJ Kane & Associates) for full‑service sales.

- Wildfire prevention package (three measures) — adopted 5–0
- Action: Council approved (1) a short‑term extension and funding authorization for the goat‑grazing pilot, (2) pursuit of a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application with staff commitments for match, and (3) awarded/expanded weed‑abatement contract to Ed Stewart and Associates, Inc. (See wildfire article for details.)

- South County Beach Coalition participation — passed 3–2
- Action: Council voted to join Supervisor Foley’s South County Beach Coalition to coordinate regional sand replenishment and coastal resiliency work. The council vote was split (3 in favor, 2 opposed); council members who supported joining cited the value of a seat at the table and interjurisdictional coordination; opponents voiced concern about creating an additional layer of governance and urged continuing existing collaborations.

- Policy direction on citizen initiatives — adopted 5–0 (notification only)
- Action: Council directed staff to post every submitted citizen ballot‑initiative notice publicly on the city website and to notify all councilmembers when a notice of intent is filed with the city clerk. Council declined at this meeting to adopt a refundable filing fee; the motion covered only notification direction.

Procedural notes

- Unless otherwise noted, votes were unanimous on items described as “passed 5–0.” The meeting transcript records roll‑call tallies but does not include a roll‑call list of individual yes/no votes for every item; where the transcript did not record individual member votes, this summary records the official tally the council announced.

Where to find more information

- Complete agenda, staff reports and adopted resolutions are available on the City of San Clemente website and the city clerk’s office. For items requiring additional permitting or environmental review (for example, the dog beach pilot and certain wildfire treatments), staff will pursue any mandated Coastal Commission or CEQA requirements before implementing the approved actions.

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Speakers described a long history of city direction, filed declarations and legal records that, they said, show Broadmoor accepted a 17‑foot height limit for trees and landscaping as a condition of approval. Reva Buck and Paul LeFlore told council Broadmoor has abated only a small fraction of documented violations (6 of 42, according to speakers) despite council directives and an enforcement pause intended to resolve the issue directly with the developer. They urged the council to require abatement of remaining violations when the developer’s grace period ends on Sept. 16.

The speakers said the tree‑height requirement was recorded in Broadmoor’s supplemental CC&Rs and was a material condition tied to land, slope work and waived requirements that enabled the development. They accused the developer of using HOA procedures and threats of litigation to delay compliance and asked the council to uphold its prior determinations rather than allow continued noncompliance.

City response: Council acknowledged the lengthy record and confirmed staff has those documents on file. No formal action was taken at the Aug. 19 meeting; councilmembers asked staff to continue enforcement efforts and to report back to the council on any legal or procedural steps necessary to abate remaining violations.

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Speakers described the canisters as temporary storage designed for 5–7 years and raised concerns about stress corrosion, embrittlement and other aging issues. Donna Vadrine told council, “The canisters holding this waste were designed only for temporary storage and short term transport, 5 to 7 years. They are already degrading and once compromised, they may become immovable.”

Other public speakers referenced historical accidents and broader industry issues. Roger Johnson and Warren Vadrine recounted incidents at other sites and argued for regional research and removal planning. Ron Rodarte suggested the Coastal Commission could compel Southern California Edison to provide required documentation if the council sought its assistance.

City discussion: Council members and staff acknowledged the community concern and several councilmembers asked staff and the city manager whether the council could adopt a resolution to amplify the request to state and federal agencies. Andy Hall, the city manager, said the city can speak for the community but noted that certain technical and jurisdictional limits apply; staff suggested the topic could be discussed further and noted the SONGS Committee Action Panel planned a public forum on Oct. 16 exclusively addressing canister issues.

Action: Council did not adopt a formal resolution at the Aug. 19 meeting. Staff and council discussed whether to revisit the topic on a future agenda and whether to coordinate with the SONGS Committee Action Panel and state representatives.

","Multiple residents told the council they fear the temporary canisters holding San Onofre nuclear waste are degrading and asked the city to direct staff to develop a plan to remove canisters to permanent storage. Speakers cited historical incidents and scientific concerns; council did not take formal action on the issue at the meeting.",{"_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},6488317,"Council extends goat‑grazing pilot, approves expanded weed‑abatement and seeks hazard‑mitigation grant",1779,6921570,8700815,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5604050-433c3a16501a165b5e6c20233c512fff&start=6921&end=8700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5604050-433c3a16501a165b5e6c20233c512fff/thumbnail_6921570.jpg","/articles/6488317/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/Council-extends-goatgrazing-pilot-approves-expanded-weedabatement-and-seeks-hazardmitigation-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488317-9e166cb4bfb012ba390026cd54f9b771/orig.mp4?Expires=1773664763&Signature=nWEI-2vE4j9Q1PB4W-DZddK5w73-6hawNrZ9VjisBbwwN1pDUvYed~03WnMRrpzB4l4vBomX9wyNdsTIR0Ext8mhoX-9QyW7z3N7rqffI4aXkJzF-waAtmqbhWkcjLKImcz0wm2-bzFBgudsmKa37dQlMp48uD11g-yYylShQaYViuSma4dMgT3WwyW9Hvptab7o9ln1guAX6TtYoEPHrWatTZhs1q2nlP2mf~9KP7tWAnPGsF2-61rQNd8zaRb7hxeqoQ4sAWsy~~hHo6fhO~FIdSTpg6nZUoSn~mUatYFNCDCzZ639c624kJ3BwSluJCP9kI-8C6rCwl3gjlONUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted three resolutions directing expanded wildfire prevention work across San Clemente’s open space and infrastructure at its Aug. 19 meeting.

Short‑term extension: Council approved a staff request to extend and broaden a pilot goat‑grazing project through March 31, 2026, and authorized a supplemental appropriation of up to $100,000 for short‑term gap work while grant decisions are pending.

Near‑term grant application: Staff reported that a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant application submitted Aug. 6 targets invasive‑plant removal and spot grazing across prioritized public open spaces (approximately 348 acres identified for treatments) and would fund targeted treatments over two growing cycles. Staff said the city expects a December decision on that application.

Hazard Mitigation Grant: The city is pursuing a larger Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application (approximately $8.55 million project) that would fund broader fuel‑reduction work along the wildland‑urban interface. Staff asked council to commit matching resources (up to 25% of the grant, but largely through in‑kind contributions such as staff time and volunteer labor). Council adopted the staff resolution authorizing that match language.

Weed‑abatement contract: Council approved awarding a contract to Ed Stewart and Associates, Inc., increasing the weed abatement program budget by $96,060 (total requested contract support $256,060). Staff told the council that rising contractor costs, expansion of designated fire hazard severity zones and additional defensible‑space work drive the increase. About half the increase covers maintenance at city‑owned facilities (pumping stations, reservoirs) and the other half funds recommended defensible‑space work that abuts private properties.

Council discussion and public comment: Speakers urged swift action. Mike Kaye, a resident who has worked with volunteer crews, urged the council to move quickly and defended the pilot and staffing costs. Amanda Quintanilla and others advised careful attention to environmental review, biologically sensitive areas and geotechnical constraints on some open spaces. Staff said the Cal Fire grant would support biological review and that any on‑the‑ground work could only proceed after required environmental and site studies.

Implementation: Staff described a phased approach — short‑term targeted grazing around Vista Hermosa Sports Park and adjacent open space, then grant‑funded spot treatments, and finally larger scale fuel‑management projects if federal hazard mitigation funds are secured. The council asked staff to pursue interagency coordination with Camp Pendleton and OCFA, to prioritize site‑specific biological surveys, and to make the greatest use possible of volunteer labor and in‑kind matches to minimize general‑fund impact.

","The council approved three related wildfire‑prevention measures: a short‑term extension of the goat grazing pilot, a request to pursue a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant for broader grazing and invasive‑species work, and a contract increase and budget appropriation for expanded weed abatement with Ed Stewart & Associates.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488321,"San Clemente council approves six‑month pilot dog beach at South T Street, limits hours and weekends",3585,1429980,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5604050-433c3a16501a165b5e6c20233c512fff&start=1429&end=5014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5604050-433c3a16501a165b5e6c20233c512fff/thumbnail_1429980.jpg","/articles/6488321/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/San-Clemente-council-approves-sixmonth-pilot-dog-beach-at-South-T-Street-limits-hours-and-weekends","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488321-6d1aeaf0678143b7665ba307181cd2be/orig.mp4?Expires=1773664763&Signature=e2LB8O5PmHQiXUd1hwX6XibSIt6pI2bvn0Sc7TVugkcJoquEAGFlmNtGz1yLmhO9iGgf3-V7zk-Dykc7B8VtHita0Bc0RRBa3ebMIldZKqD~NO9PmYI0CDOf7jMGywFxzWl1mWFPVINwOd7rnyP-s88ymqCrEm2BONVaN6tIi~vJxT9JmSSLXlOSr5gTcdTUB1KXo-gjKKhbrKqcXwQlhl~lRRNk7XnB8H157oVRAY0Z8-WC0yJlSDaSxF7pzmHB1fXrAt5PW2mpFLOkYp1cs~u8OXXJakr1XBcocBCNOKrlxkrw7UY2nd-SraSVtHcFehvMmwy873T4kw5NbznjNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Clemente City Council on Aug. 19 voted 5–0 to approve a six‑month pilot program allowing dogs at a stretch of municipal beach south of the T Street access, with restricted hours, leash and licensing requirements and additional signage.

The pilot applies to a roughly 1,000‑foot stretch south of the T Street beach access restrooms toward Tower 9. Under the council motion, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, be licensed and owners must remove waste. The approved hours limit dog access to mornings (6 a.m.–8 a.m.) and evenings (after 6 p.m.) during the pilot; the council also agreed the program should exclude peak weekend periods (no dog access from Friday afternoon through Monday morning). The pilot will run for six months and will take effect only after any required California Coastal Commission and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review is complete.

The pilot area and time limits were the product of weeks of public debate and an extended council discussion about locating a pilot in a relatively low‑use section of shoreline to limit impacts on tourists and families. Councilmembers said they wanted a short, tightly defined test period with a sunset clause and clear enforcement expectations.

Residents and dog‑owners gave opposing testimony during a lengthy public comment period before the vote. Amanda Quintanilla, a resident and frequent North Beach walker, warned of water‑quality risks and cited a 2018–19 source characterization study that she said identified human sources first and canine contributions as a component of bacterial exceedances. “North Beach is not going to be — we already have problems with the drain there as well,” Quintanilla said. Several residents — including Robert Kolakott and Ken Postakai — urged the council to reject a dog beach at North Beach and argued the proposal would reduce overall visitor and tourism value.

Dog‑owners and business representatives urged a narrowly tailored pilot. Donna Vadrine, who said she walks San Clemente’s beaches frequently, called for more dog‑friendly spaces in the city and suggested using State Beach or a rotating, limited pilot rather than a permanent, large‑scale change.

Council discussion focused on balancing water quality and public‑safety concerns with demand from local dog owners. Councilmembers proposed limiting hours, selecting a less‑used location, adding signage and bag dispensers, and returning with enforcement language and a sunset. The council also asked staff to coordinate with the Coastal Commission and to complete any required CEQA analysis before the pilot begins.

Enforcement and logistics: Council directed staff to return with ordinance language, required signage, biodegradable bag dispenser locations, and details about enforcement and coordination with the Sheriff’s Department. The City Attorney said there is no general anti‑loitering provision in the municipal code that would apply; deputies could enforce leash and other ordinances in the usual manner.

The council asked staff to pursue outreach to nearby property‑owner groups and to study parking and access impacts before the pilot begins.

What’s next: Staff will prepare the ordinance and operational plan, coordinate CEQA and Coastal Commission requirements, and return to the council with final language and an implementation schedule. If the Coastal Commission or CEQA process requires changes, staff will report those back to council for action.

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