City Council Meeting April 21, 2026 (Full Meeting)

The City Council meeting of San Clemente on April 21, 2026, included extensive discussions on local procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics included the continuation and amendment of the temporary parklet program, with council members debating design standards, caps on the number of parklets, and timelines for compliance and reconstruction. The council agreed to extend the program through September 2026 with updated design guidelines emphasizing uniformity and safety. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for a memorandum of understanding with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to partially fund an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan update, with a contract amount not to exceed $263,350. Parking regulations were also addressed, with ordinances introduced to standardize parking time limits downtown and improve enforcement, supported by data from ACE Parking. The council set interview dates for upcoming commission vacancies and discussed potential sales tax measures and mayoral term limits, deferring some decisions for further staff analysis. Public comments and presentations covered topics such as coastal erosion projects, fire mitigation funding, and a proposed jet ski event, which was denied but left open for future collaboration. Motions related to budget appropriations, contract awards, and ordinance adoptions were passed, reflecting ongoing procurement and capital planning activities in the city.