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Votes at a glance: San Clemente council actions including SONGS settlement opt‑in, ordinance reading and fleet disposition plan
Summary
This summary lists formal council votes from the Aug. 19 San Clemente City Council meeting, including opt‑in to the Purdue Pharma settlement, first reading of an ordinance on cross‑connection control, standards updates, a fleet disposition plan and participation in a county beach coalition.
At its Aug. 19 meeting the San Clemente City Council took several formal votes. This “at‑a‑glance” summary lists each action, the recorded tally and immediate follow‑up directions. Full discussion and background appear in individual agenda items.
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.
