City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026 (Part Two)

The City Council of San Clemente held a meeting on April 21, 2026, addressing several procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a memorandum of understanding with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to partially fund an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan update, with no formal solicitation required. The council also considered parking regulation amendments, including standardizing downtown parking time limits to three hours and implementing enhanced enforcement through a contract with ACE Parking, which uses license plate readers for monitoring. Additionally, the council discussed potential capital improvement projects related to coastal erosion and fire preparedness, including sand nourishment, bridge repairs, and fire break trails, contingent on a proposed local sales tax measure. The council voted to introduce ordinances amending parking regulations and approved motions to continue study and reporting on election-related term limits and a sales tax initiative. A special event permit denial for a jet ski competition was upheld, though the applicant was encouraged to work with city staff on a modified event proposal. The meeting also included scheduling for commission appointments and a report on pedestrian safety improvements near new developments. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations passed with majority votes, and staff were directed to return with further information on several items.