City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026

The City Council meeting of San Clemente held on May 5, 2026, covered a range of topics including community donations, public safety surveillance camera discussions, landfill expansion concerns, and affordable housing loan forgiveness requests. Significant procurement-related discussions included the consideration of a resolution to deny the forgiveness of approximately $245,000 in housing loans to Mary Ericson Community Housing, with council members expressing concerns about property management and loan repayment. The council also discussed the annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling approximately $294,485, allocating funds for public infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and social services grants. Additionally, the council adopted a policy related to telephonic and internet service disruptions during meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707. Other agenda items included zoning code amendments, mayoral term limits, and updates on trauma intervention program contracts valued at $8,835. Motions were passed unanimously on several items, including the loan forgiveness denial and adoption of the CDBG annual action plan.