Planning Commission approves Minutes, 4–0

Approval of Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Consent Calendar - Traffic Control Measures

4 yes, 0 no

Consent Calendar - Red Curb Markings

4 yes, 0 no

Sora Sora Nordic Baths Approvals

4 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Resolution No. 26-161 for the Strategic Implementation Program (SIP)

5 yes, 0 no

Mark Enmeier (yes), Rick Loeffler (yes), Victor Cabral (yes), Zhen Wu (yes), Steve Knoblock (yes)

Adoption of Ordinance No. 1813 (Second Reading)

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Consent Calendar

5 yes, 0 no

APPROVE THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

DESIGN REVIEW REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

Sora Sora Nordic Baths

2211-2213 S El Camino Real

Construction of an indoor and outdoor day spa with accessory massage and beer/wine sales on an 8,817 square foot site.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Building Code Updates and Enforcement

The city is updating Chapter 15.04 of the municipal code to refine building regulations and construction enforcement standards.

What it means: Builders, developers, and residents seeking clarity in building regulations.

Olympic Preparations and Infrastructure Coordination

A resident urged the city to move up its digital wayfinding and kiosk projects to help tourists navigate parking and attractions during the 2028 Olympics and local centennial. City staff noted that mobile app enhancements, such as trolley maps, are already underway to address visitor mobility.

What it means: Visitors, local shoppers, and downtown businesses benefit from streamlined parking and navigation.

Fiscal Years 2026-28 Strategic Implementation Program

The Council is reviewing the two-year strategic plan that guides municipal priorities and project implementation.

What it means: The entire San Clemente community through coordinated city planning and service delivery.

Historic Resources Survey and North Beach Signage Updates

Residents and historical society representatives asked the city to speed up plans to update San Clemente's 20-year-old historic building survey and install North Beach monument signs before the 2028 Olympics and centennial. Council members agreed to look into grant options, app enhancements, and potential volunteer or AI assistance to accelerate the preservation work.

What it means: Updating the survey is estimated to cost between $100,000 and $200,000, subject to grant availability.

Digester No. 2 Rehabilitation Completion

The city is officially accepting completed structural and mechanical improvements for Digester No. 2.

What it means: City utility ratepayers and operations staff.

Gateway Overlay and Economic Development Initiatives

The city is rethinking how to encourage business growth without losing its small-town beach vibe, pushing for a tiered approach that helps local mom-and-pop shops remodel.

What it means: Local business owners, property investors, and the municipal tax base.

Sora Sora Nordic Baths Development on El Camino Real

A new outdoor day spa is coming to South El Camino Real, bringing fresh energy to vacant lots but raising some parking and neighborhood privacy concerns.

What it means: Local residents seeking wellness amenities and the property owner.