August 3, 2023

project by PierPride Foundation looks to overhaul the entrance to the railroad underpass at the Municipal Pier by constructing a viewing plaza near the tunnel. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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Design Review Advises PierPride to Amend Pier-Underpass Improvements Proposal

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Following the San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee’s direction on July 26 for PierPride Foundation to downsize its proposal to renovate the entrance to the railroad underpass at the Municipal Pier, the organization is in no hurry to rectify its design.

“We’re going to see how long it takes us to look at the project, incorporate any modifications and feedback that we’ve received to date from the various entities (while) going through the city process,” said Amber Gregg, PierPride vice president. “When we’re ready to go back, well, we’ll go back. There’s not a time frame in mind at this point.”

Gregg told San Clemente Times on Tuesday, Aug. 1, about her mindset of getting things right and not rushing when it comes to pursuing a project. The present initiative, which first proposed constructing a viewing plaza near the tunnel underneath the train tracks, among other objectives, is no different.

The DRSC last week encouraged PierPride to adjust its design based on the subcommittee members’ opinions that the project’s scope was too large and that it lacked a focal point.

“We like the project,” said DRSC Chair M. Steven Camp. “We think it has potential, (but it can’t be a plaza). It’s a cosmetic enhancement of that space, that gives it some identity and frees up people to continue to make these various pathways through there.”

Cameron Cosgrove, a Planning Commission member serving on the subcommittee, added that he felt the project design was incomplete and stretched into areas that the city needed to consider, outside of PierPride’s purview.

The initial project proposed creating a viewing plaza by constructing more hardscape at the area near the staircases going into the underpass tunnel, removing landscaping in the same area, such as hedges, and building a large crosswalk that would align with the tunnel. Additionally, the project would install murals, lighting and security cameras in the tunnel, and widen and raise a crosswalk from the area across the street to Caterina’s Gelato, install art inside the tunnel, improve the overburdened drainage in the tunnel, provide new electric bicycle parking, and replace the asphalt leading up to the pier with planks.

At the time of the meeting, Gregg stepped back PierPride’s potential participation in overhauling the drainage system, as city officials had previously spoken to the cost associated with such an action. However, the subcommittee still indicated the project had a lot on its plate.

Nonetheless, subcommittee members commended the organization for its involvement in other city projects over the past several years and its commitment to the San Clemente community.

“We shouldn’t be saying, ‘Well, this is what they wanted, (and) this is what we wanted,’ ” said Planning Commissioner Barton Crandell. “We’re working together. We can’t forget that. They’re not the opposition.”

Gregg said her organization was “humbled” to hear about the subcommittee’s gratitude to PierPride and that they look forward to moving forward with the project.

In response to the DRSC’s call for a highlighted focal point, Gregg said their initial concept of having a raised viewing platform to see the pier from across the tracks was a specific feature that harkened back to city founder Ole Hanson’s vision. PierPride’s presentation included a photo of the pier that dated back to the 1930s, displaying the area it wanted to recreate.

“We presented an image of how that pier area—I guess you could call it a viewing point, for lack of a better term— was originally designed,” she said. “Going back and basically paying homage and incorporating that, I think, is one thing

that would help address that comment by the (DRSC).”

The idea for the project was born out of the results that PierPride received from surveying residents in 2022, which aimed to assemble a “wish list” of projects to complete at the pier. Respondents indicated a desire to address the drainage and lighting within the tunnel underpass, the landscaping at Avenida Victoria, and the trolley area.

PierPride concluded it would be best to merge those initiatives into one project, rather than do them one at a time, according to Gregg.

From there, the organization met with city staff to further conceptualize the project and received renderings pro bono from a local architectural design firm, Redmond Schwartz Mark Design.

The resulting design received approval from the city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission at a June meeting, only needing another green light from the DRSC to land on the City Council’s agenda. Although the subcommittee and public citizens in attendance provided firm and sometimes harsh criticisms, Gregg said PierPride was excited with the meeting’s result.

“By the time we got to the Design Review Subcommittee, it was great in order to have some of that community feedback that was outside of the survey at large that we had taken,” she said. “I think that’s one of the great benefits of

the city’s public review process, (which are) those additional voices that help improve the overall project.”

Over the course of the project’s initial development, the city appropriated $150,000 in its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to pay for the initial design and engineering phase, of which PierPride contributed $30,000. The organization will also fundraise for the construction costs if the project receives a final approval.

Since the July 26 meeting, PierPride has not met with staff beyond a debriefing of the feedback the groups received. Both have voiced a desire to incorporate the wishes of the community and DRSC into retouching the design before moving forward.

On Friday, July 28, Economic Development Director Jonathan Lightfoot reiterated city staff’s commitment to collaboration.

“The City Council funded a project to consider drainage and aesthetic improvements near the pier underpass, and the DRSC meeting was a great opportunity to solicit preliminary feedback on design considerations that emphasize a sense of arrival to our pier,” Lightfoot said. “As we refine ideas and designs, we will continue to reach out to the community, our businesses, and our partners at (Orange County Transportation Authority) to incorporate their valuable insight.

The PierPride Foundation’s proposal to enhance the entrance area to the San Clemente Pier is depicted in these renderings of the project. Renderings: Courtesy of Eileen Kawas

A proposed project by PierPride Foundation looks to overhaul the entrance to the railroad underpass at the Municipal Pier by constructing a viewing plaza near the tunnel.

Photo: Shawn Raymundo

City Manager: Private Security Serving as Eyes, Ears of San Clemente Beaches

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

More than two weeks after the city’s contractor for private security services began patrolling San Clemente’s North Beach and Pier Bowl areas, it continues working with city officials to streamline the new operation.

The San Clemente City Council authorized in late June a six-month contract with Allied Universal Security Services, at a cost of roughly $300,000, in response to growing public concerns about safety.

Since July 15, residents and visitors have seen trucks marked with the city seal and the Allied Universal logo patrolling the area. Security personnel are tasked with operating in 12-hour shifts, with two officers for each shift.

City Manager Andy Hall told San Clemente Times on Monday, July 31, that he joined a phone call with Allied Universal officials to discuss the current operations and provide information to help Allied Universal move officers around “as the need exists.”

“We’re trying to make sure that we’re touching base and make sure that the private security is hitting the areas that we’re hearing about from (residents and visitors) that they see when they’re out walking or out in the community,” said Hall.

The officers will have random hours, he added, to ensure people don’t know when

Supervisor Foley Announces

Members of Harbor Advisory Committee

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The newly created Harbor Advisory Committee that aims to give constituents regular reports on the harbor revitalization’s construction progress and improve transparency over the project has been empaneled, Orange County Fifth District Board Supervisor Katrina Foley announced on July 28.

Community figures such as Mayor Mike Frost and Ocean Institute President and CEO Wendy Marshall will sit on the committee alongside local boaters and

the officers are gone. There will be two shifts throughout the day with some overlap during the busiest parts of the day.

“They will vary those hours so that people can’t say, ‘Oh, we can get away with it, (because) they’re off at midnight,’ ” Hall said.

The private security will monitor behavior at the designated areas with the intent of compelling people to obey the city’s Municipal Code, such as the recent ordinance that extended beach closure hours. San Clemente beaches now close at 10 p.m. daily and reopen at 4 a.m.

While Allied Universal patrols the areas, the city is asking the public to call the Code Compliance Hotline for reporting code violations and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for emergencies and non-emergencies.

Hall said the Code Compliance department will either pass on information from calls to the security officers or other Code Compliance staff. The city is

members of the general public, as well as owners of harbor businesses including Jon’s Fish Market and Westwind Sailing.

The committee, which Foley announced plans to create during the Dana Point Civic Association’s monthly Coffee Chat in March, will meet regularly to act as a “third party objective overseer of the project,” Foley said.

“What I heard a lot from the community over the last year was there was a feeling of, there’s a lot of misperceptions, one; two, there was a feeling of distrust of the process and a feeling that there was no oversight in the project,” Foley said.

Foley noted that when she first initiated the committee, her goal was to have a group of individuals who can look over contracts, income and revenue, and work on addressing community concerns to see if there are any initiatives that could be brought forth or suggested to the

being deliberate in building up to a more permanent law enforcement system with the addition of one full-time OCSD deputy position and an expanded Park Ranger program, according to Hall.

“We didn’t want to confuse people by having another new number to call, so we thought it would be best to just go with the numbers that we have traditionally used,” said Hall.

He also reiterated the officers’ lack of citation authority, saying the security would be the “eyes and ears” for the city and be present to stop situations from getting out of hand.

The security does have a direct line to both Code Compliance and OCSD, Hall confirmed.

The public can call 911 for emergencies and OCSD’s non-emergency dispatch number at 949. 770.6011 for non-emergencies. Municipal code violations can be reported at 949.366.4705 or at san-clemente.org/complaints.

Dana Point Harbor Partners.

“I want (the committee) to respond to the community concerns, and I think this will allow us more oversight, more transparency, and hopefully we can gain some better trust from the greater community about the project, which I think is ultimately a really fabulous project,” Foley said.

The Harbor Advisory Committee will not only oversee the $400 million harbor revitalization but also the county-run portion of the harbor including Baby Beach and the OC Sailing and Events Center.

“They can be my eyes and ears and can help make recommendations that will benefit the harbor as a whole, and that’s not just as it relates to the Dana Point Harbor Partners’ piece of the harbor, but for me, we have the county piece also,” Foley said. “So, I want their insights, I want their recommendations, and I

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

Beachside Chat

8-9 a.m. Join San Clemente residents and dignitaries for the weekly Beachside Chat, a spirited, town hall forum on community issues led by a slate of rotating hosts. The chats are held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Challenging Cancer

10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

Meaningful Conversations

3 p.m. Join a different kind of conversation, one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all, as the Baha’i Center discusses the spiritual perspectives offered by the Baha’i Teachings on the fundamental oneness of religion. Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 949.779.2878. sanclementelsa@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

Human Affairs Committee

3:30-5:30 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

6-9 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

Design Review Subcommittee

3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at City Hall. City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

The city’s new private security officers are tasked with monitoring San Clemente’s North Beach and Pier Bowl areas, ensuring people comply with city rules including the new beach hours recently imposed. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Casa Romantica Promotes Personnel to Replace Outgoing Executive Director

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens recently promoted two inhouse personnel to interim executive roles, following the departure of former Executive Director Amy Behrens.

Behrens was slated to move on to another executive position at a different arts and culture institution this month after serving at Casa Romantica for nearly eight years.

“I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished at Casa Romantica over the last seven years, and I will truly miss this organization and our team,” she said. “I was offered the opportunity to take on a transformative leadership role at Maryhill Museum of Art in Washington State early this year when Casa Romantica was experiencing unprecedented success, and it is a role that I have dreamed of personally and professionally.”

In Behrens’ stead, Kylie Travis and Jacqui Groseth will fulfill the roles of executive director of Operations and Programming and executive director of Resource Development and Administration, respectively. Travis was previously the Programs & Marketing director, and Groseth the Development director.

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want their oversight so that we can improve the quality of the entire harbor.”

The Harbor Advisory Committee includes a representative from the City of Dana Point, a representative of the Ocean Institute, two business representatives, two boaters and two members of the public.

In total, Foley’s office received 33 applications for the boater and public representative positions. Those interested in being on the committee submitted a short application including their resumes and a letter of interest, Foley explained.

“So, we had people identify whether or not they were a boater, or whether they had a small business or a larger business in the harbor, whether they had some interest as a public member,” Foley said.

“We also will include, of course, a representative from OC Parks, from the real estate office at the county, and then the Dana Point Harbor Partners,” Foley continued.

Representing the City of Dana Point will be Mayor Frost, who said that while

Casa Romantica heaped praise upon Behrens for her work in increasing the center’s visibility and dramatically multiplied annual subscriptions and cultural programming events.

In a press release announcing the departure, Casa Romantica’s Board of Trustees wished Behrens luck going forward, also expressing the “utmost confidence” in Travis and Groseth.

Groseth last month also spoke about her promotion.

“Kylie and I are grateful for the trust that has been placed in us and are eager to embark on this new chapter with the entire Casa Romantica community,” she said. “While titles may change, our collective vision and dedication remain unwavering. As co-executive directors, we are committed to preserving Casa Romantica’s legacy of artistic and cultural excellence.”

The two co-executives will be tasked with leading the organization through a transition phase and continued fundraising efforts to restabilize its finances following two landslides on the property in late April and early June.

Casa Romantica recently announced the second phase of its rebuilding campaign titled “Building Hope, Preserving History,” which has seen donations from local entities such as the San Clemente Rotary Club. The Rotary has given $2,000 and 25 sets of puzzles featuring work from noted local artist Rick Delanty.

the harbor is owned by the county, “we at the city deal with all the stakeholders in the Harbor and want to help ensure a successful project for everyone.”

Jon’s Fish Market owner Shala Manseur and Westwind Sailing Executive Director Diane Wenzel were selected to represent businesses in the harbor.

Having run Westwind Sailing in the harbor for 37 years, Wenzel said she’s seen a lot of changes over the years.

“I’ve dealt with everything as a business owner, from changes from Parks to Harbor Department to all the different changes and navigating all of that,” Wenzel said. “Just seeing a lot of things coming and going and changing in the harbor and learning from folks along the way; met a lot of people along the way.”

As a small business owner focused on boating safety, Wenzel said she’s excited to focus on marine safety and public access to the harbor.

Wenzel added that as the harbor has become crowded with more kayak and stand-up paddleboarders, she hopes to keep the various watercrafts moving safely on the water.

“I really want to see this harbor stay

The organization has also combined with nearby restaurants and businesses for “Dine-in Days,” including one this month with San Clemente Valero at 504 Avenida de la Estrella. Throughout August, Valero will donate one cent for every gallon of gas sold.

As for Casa Romantica’s annual Toast to the Casa gala, the nonprofit also announced that it will hold this year’s event on Sept. 30 at The Casino San Clemente, marking the first time the yearly fundraiser is held at an off-site venue.

Jazz band Lizzy and the Triggermen will perform at “The Golden Age of Hollywood”-themed event.

The annual event serves as “an opportunity to gather together, celebrate Casa Romantica’s legacy, and raise

very accessible and available to our community and that small harbor feel and serve our constituents that utilize our harbor,” Wenzel said.

“I’m just really appreciative of Supervisor Foley for her commitment to our harbor and transparency and our harbor community,” Wenzel continued. “She really is putting effort into learning about what’s going on and doing what’s best for our harbor and the people that utilize it.”

Manseur said that after a lot of misunderstanding with the public on the harbor revitalization, she felt the committee would be “a great communication tool.” Manseur added that she’s excited to help facilitate communication with the public and give her input as a business owner and help navigate the changes to come in the harbor.

“We’re dealing with a very small harbor with big ideas,” Manseur said, adding that she’s excited to offer ideas on how to improve on the harbor.

“I’m really proud to be a part of it, because I have a lot of love for the Partners and what they’re doing and what they are trying to do so far,” Manseur contin-

critical funds for its restoration efforts,” the nonprofit said in its announcement, adding: “The event promises an enchanting evening of entertainment, delectable cuisine, and a chance to reconnect with the community in support of a beloved cultural landmark.”

Speaking further to her and Groseth’s intentions for their new executive positions, Travis explained what areas on which they intend to focus.

“Our primary focus during this transition will be maintaining stability, fostering a supportive work environment, and ensuring that Casa Romantica continues to thrive,” said Travis. “We are committed to open communication, collaboration, and transparency as we collectively tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

ued. “They’ve shown nothing but care for the long haul.”

A 43-year-old business in the harbor, Jon’s Fish Market has seen a lot of changes over the years, Manseur said.

“I embrace change and functioning change and trying to bring a better round of things,” Manseur said. “I love to see growth happen in a healthy way.”

San Clemente resident Robert Langan and Dana Point resident Dennis Parks were selected to represent boaters. San Juan Capistrano residents Darcie Harris and Colin Harris are to serve as the public representatives. Marshall, the Ocean Institute president, will represent the educational nonprofit, and a boatswain of the Mariners 936 Sea Scouts was selected as an honorary member.

Foley explained that for the time being, the plan is for the committee to meet monthly and prepare public reports that will be published on her website and newsletter.

The committee was scheduled to hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

In addition to the committee meetings, Foley aims to have two town halls every year to discuss the harbor project.

(From right) The Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens promoted two staffers, Kylie Travis and Jacqui Groseth, to replace outgoing executive director Amy Behrens. Photo: Courtesy of Casa Romantica

Citizens Amphitheater Committee Begins on Light, Collaborative Note

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The Citizens Amphitheater Committee held its first meeting on July 24, nearly a year after the San Clemente City Council first formed the group with the objective of determining whether to build an amphitheater in town.

The meeting was spurred on by the current council’s June 20 vote to continue the committee, which Laura Ferguson, a former councilmember and current committee member, originally spearheaded but hadn’t yet finalized.

While Ferguson was absent from last month’s meeting, members Wayne Eggleston, Susie Lantz, Kirsti McCleary, and Amanda Quintanilla attended, as did Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Director Samantha Wylie.

Wylie explained to the group that they only had roughly 60 days from July 24 to come back to the council and present an option to pursue. She also mentioned the main factors the committee needed to consider, which included potential locations, uses, users, and funding sources.

“Those are all things I think we can hash out at the committee level, and then potentially provide a recommendation to the council,” said Wylie. “(We can say,) ‘This is the brainstorm, these were the efforts that were put in, this is the recommendation going forward.’ The want would be, today, to talk about a work plan and what are our next steps from here.”

During the meeting, the vacant Krikorian Theater on Camino de los Mares emerged as a popular option among the group for a potential amphitheater.

McCleary, the San Clemente High Drama Department director, favored the building for its immediate access to parking, kitchen for concessions, soundproofing, and structure that would cater toward performers who need to change costumes between scenes or acts.

Having been involved in numerous student productions over the years at the school’s upper campus, she expressed her awareness of the current neighbors’ noise concerns and similar concerns that may arise at other outdoor locations in San Clemente.

Lantz, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive, also spoke to the need to have proper facilities for performances, as she had also become involved with the school’s drama department in the past through her son.

The other options included an open parcel of land near Avenida La Pata and Calle Saluda, as well as the Community Center on Avenida Del Mar.

Lantz stressed the need to be open-minded when planning a potential amphitheater or performing arts center that would serve various uses.

“I’m just thinking of the high school shows and the number of people that would attend, so whatever is explored, we need to think about, ‘Are we going to have 100 people or are we going to have 600 people? Where’s the need?’ ” said Lantz. “Maybe there’s a possibility to explore an indoor option and then maybe a smaller outdoor option.”

The group’s gravitation back to the Krikorian Theater centered on former Councilmember Wayne Eggleston’s words. He warned of the difficulties of fundraising for a larger project.

Calling the Krikorian an unused “gem” the city could utilize, Eggleston advised that the committee start small and bring donors into the fold before expanding its vision.

“If you start off small with something indoors like that, get people really interested in performing arts (and) theater and then build from there, build your base and then go on to an amphitheater, I just think that’s much more feasible (than) to say, ‘Let’s just build a big amphitheater for $10 million,’ ” said Eggleston.

The committee also bandied about the possibility of using the Krikorian’s pre-movie fanfare theme song as part of a campaign to bring back the building’s use.

“When the introduction song would

come on before every movie, everyone in the seats would clap,” said Lantz. “Don’t you think that’s the one thing that could connect everyone, to want to bring back the ‘Krik?’ ”

Wylie tasked Eggleston and Lantz with reaching out to Jim Wynne, the Krikorian building’s representative, to schedule a tour of the space for the committee. All members were also directed to communicate with their networks to learn what other nearby performing arts groups would be interested in using a potential space and what entities could contribute to the fundraising process.

Af ter the meeting, Wylie told San Clemente Times she thought the committee’s goal was to present the council with a “rough skeleton” of a recommendation before receiving further direction from the council.

At the end of the committee’s 60 days, the new Arts and Culture Committee could also potentially take on actions corresponding to the proposal.

Although the committee adjourned without an exact schedule for future meetings, Wylie didn’t appear concerned, instead centering on her desire to bring people together for fruitful discussions.

“That’s my role as a staff member, to get people in the same spot at the same time, and to facilitate conversations,” she said. “That’s my goal. If that takes four meetings, great; if it takes 10, OK. I’m willing to step up and help them move the ball forward on this.”

Wylie added that she saw synergy and practicality within a like-minded group of members.

“They’re mindful of what the costs are

that could be; they’re mindful of how we could go about securing funding,” she said. “On top of all of that, there’s a real need and a want to serve the community, based on what the community needs are.”

McCleary told SC Times she didn’t come into the meeting with any expectations, but just a desire to be open-minded and an awareness of what obstacles the group might face.

She also spoke about the varying perspectives each member brings to the table, with her and Lantz’s arts experience combining with the knowledge of government processes that Eggleston and Quintanilla have.

“I think it’s so important to have a balanced committee that can bounce ideas off (each other and say), ‘That’s too grand, let’s bring it in a little bit,’ ” McCleary said. “It was a great meeting today.”

The Orange County arts community is tight-knit with significant overlap, she added, which is conducive to people collaborating to support a need for a performing arts space in San Clemente. McCleary said the importance of creating a location for the arts to dwell would lie in supporting a community that people “can’t lose.”

“I’ve literally been here for 21 years and wondered why we didn’t have some type of performing arts facility that could support the high school students, the middle school students, the dance companies that are in town, the theater companies that are looking for a space to rent,” she said. “I know that it’ll bring the community together if we are able to pull something off.”

The Citizens Amphitheater Committee, comprising members with prior interests in the arts and government, met for the first time on July 24, when they discussed the feasibility of transforming the shuttered Krikorian Theater into a local amphitheater. Photo: File/Eric Heinz

Local Physician Brings Pelvic Health Expertise to South Orange County

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Pelvic health isn’t a subject that enough people discuss on a regular basis, according to physical therapist Dr. Allea Francis, DPT, who is striving to be a resource in South Orange County with her own practice.

Francis, a San Clemente resident, started Daybreak Physical Therapy in San Juan Capistrano in August 2022, and has treated both men and women for a variety of needs. Her practice addresses chronic pelvic pain, preparing pregnant women for labor and birth, as well as assistance through the rehabilitation process, and men who have experienced prostate cancer or erectile dysfunction.

“I’ve been practicing for a year now and love the community,” she said. “I’ve finally found my home in Southern California.”

The pelvis, located at the bottom of the spinal system, is home to important parts of the body such as the bladder, the bowels, and people’s reproductive system. Pain can arise from within the area, known as the pelvic floor, from a multitude of locations, including the organs inside, the muscles, and veins and arteries, dramatically impacting the body’s well-being.

While studying at the University of Missouri, where she earned her doctorate in physical therapy in 2017, Francis participated in clinical rotations concerning the pelvic floor that reminded her of her own struggles in that part of her body.

Receiving successful treatment from her clinical instructor finally set Francis

Levin Reintroduces Bill to Establish Engagement Office Within Nuclear Regulatory Commission

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Rep. Mike Levin is again looking to push through legislation in Congress that seeks to facilitate further public participation in the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s actions.

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee discussed Levin’s NRC Office of Public Engagement

on a path toward permanent healing and her career today.

“I think I just really channeled my passion into helping people become pain-free,” she said.

At 14, Francis was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, an autoimmune condition that affects the bladder lining and essentially feels like having “a urinary tract infection 24/7,” according to Francis.

Living with the condition for many years allowed her to be vocal about what afflicted her and the affected parts of the body that people normally hesitate to mention.

Following her desire to help others, she trained under a mentorship program at Sarton Physical Therapy in Tustin and spent five more years while taking pelvic health-related continuing education classes.

Burnout stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the health care field forced Francis to step back from

and Participation Act, otherwise known as H.R. 4530, during a July 18 hearing, but no reportable action has been released since.

The bill, introduced last month, would create an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the NRC, tasked with providing “educational, legal and technical guidance and assistance” to citizens submitting comments and hearing requests for NRC proceedings.

In a mid-July press release, Levin, who represents the 49th Congressional District that includes the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), said the proposed office would increase the public’s confidence in the NRC and lend to rebuilding citizens’ trust.

“Our communities deserve to have their voices heard by the regulatory agency in charge of handling important nu-

work in early 2022, but after some consideration, she determined she still cared deeply about pelvic health.

Her passion is for spreading awareness of the topic and normalizing related conversations, she said, to where people can feel comfortable discussing their health with friends and family.

“You’re talking about your private parts, so a lot of people don’t want to share that, and it can be a very vulnerable area,” Francis said of why people are reluctant to talk about pelvic health. “(It can) affect your life completely.”

Realizing how often she came to San Clemente each week to surf and exercise, Francis decided to set up her business as close as possible, within KOR Physical Therapy and Wellness, located at 33161 Camino Capistrano, Suite C, in San Juan Capistrano.

Her previous lack of experience in running a business and marketing herself contributed to her first year being a “roller coaster,” but the early days have been good for Francis. A self-described science nerd with a love for being social, Francis said she’s been able to unlock a different part of her brain throughout the process.

Francis gave her first year in business high marks.

“If I had to rate my first year, I would say it’s been a 9 out of 10,” she said. “I have the freedom of how I want to practice. People come to my practice because of me and how I treat, so I’m attracting people that I love to work with and that want to work with me.”

When people first come in after being referred to Francis from a medical professional, a previous patient, or online, she gives them an intake form and privately reviews their medical history with them.

She then assesses the potential clients’ posture, strength and abdominal muscles before mapping out their pelvic

clear safety issues, but oftentimes there is no clear line of communication between the public and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” said Levin.

After a year of the office’s existence, the body would be required to submit a report detailing the most common difficulties citizens faced in participating in NRC proceedings.

Levin first introduced the bill as H.R. 9215 during the 117th Congress in October 2022, but after being referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee and further to the Subcommittee on Energy, the bill didn’t go any further.

“I am proud to reintroduce this bill to create an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the NRC to bridge the gap between the Commission and the public throughout the regulatory process,” Levin added in the release.

floor muscles to find the source of any dysfunction or discomfort. From there, Francis devises a plan with low, moderate, or high complexity.

“People who have pain are more on the high-complex side, and then people who are coming in for more (wellness-based activities), or preparation for labor delivery, are more-low complex,” she said.

Most of her patients fall within the moderate to high end of the spectrum, as they deal with more than two factors they would like to correct.

Francis added that she enjoys helping people return to a functional state they used to be before their dysfunction appeared.

“It’s really cool when I get to see people that thought this was going to be the rest of their life, (where) they were going to be in pain or discomfort,” she said. “Then we’re able to treat it in a couple of months, and their quality of life has improved dramatically.”

Looking into the future, Francis said she hopes awareness of pelvic health will grow to where more specialized physical therapists are practicing in the field, and she can hire people to work with or under her.

She’s also anticipating growing her own business within the community, where she sees herself as someone whom people are likely to encounter in yoga or Pilates classes or pass by on the street while she’s running.

“I am hoping that pelvic health is more of a talked-about subject in households, communities and friend groups,” said Francis. “(I’d like to be) that person that people can go to in the community and know that they can trust, in that I will give them the correct information.”

More information about Daybreak Physical Therapy can be found at daybreakpt.com.

Levin touched on the Department of Energy’s ongoing effort to get various U.S. communities’ consent in hosting permanent and temporary repositories to store nuclear waste from the nation’s power plants, including SONGS.

In early June, Levin joined DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm at SONGS to announce the list of institutions across the U.S. awarded with grants to help in the process of identifying a host for an interim storage facility.

“As we continue our work to rebuild communities’ trust on issues related to spent nuclear fuel and advance the consent-based siting process,” Levin added, “I believe that the Office of Public Engagement and Participation will be a key tool to foster greater confidence and understanding. I look forward to this bill moving through the legislative process.”

Daybreak Physical Therapy founder Dr. Allea Francis, DPT, looks to normalize discussions of pelvic health in South Orange County and provide healing for a variety of issues. Photo: Courtesy of Allea Francis

OCAC KENNEL PROGRAM, RAIL SERVICE UPDATES AND MORE!

Happy summer, neighbor! This season, Orange County is brimming with special opportunities to soak up the sun. My office overflows with exciting news, too.

First, I appreciate that Orange County Animal Care (OCAC) is listening to the community and adjusting its approach to connecting Orange County families to our many furry friends in the shelter.

Kennel Connection invites visitors to walk in and view ready-to-adopt pets in its kennels every Wednesday and Saturday.

Our office received a lot of suggestions from the community to improve access to animal adoptions. Together, with OC Animal Care, we worked on filling staffing vacancies and solutions that allow visitors to walk through kennels twice a week.

This allows its staff to better manage visits and adoptions without aggravating the animals. I hope this new program will encourage more visits with more animals, help us match pets with new owners, and prevent overcrowding and its impacts.

Visitors do not need appointments to walk through the shelter. One-on-one visits are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about OC-

Letter to The Editor

RESPONDING TO MR. G. STOLROW

ALBA FAFAGLIA, San Clemente

Americans come in all shapes and sizes. We come in different colors. We come from different ethnicities. Some of us have blonde hair; some, red or dark; some, no hair at all.

As citizens, we have inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We are free to practice our own religion and philosophy. We are free to not practice any religion at all.

Ms. Donna Vidrine, who in your opinion “should never be elected,” lost for City Council by only 23 votes. That means that many of us agree with her and voted for her. She’s smart, hard-working, has good ideas, and is willing to serve the City of San Clemente.

AC’s summer programming at ocpetinfo. com/allsummerlong.

Next, let’s talk sand—more of it from our Capistrano County Beach and Doheny State Beach Replenishment Project.

This project recycles 45,000 cubic yards of clean sand from flood control maintenance in the Santa Ana River and places the sand along a 2,000 linear-foot stretch at the north reach of Capistrano Beach.

Scheduled through Fall 2023, this project aims to protect our crucial coastline against erosion. In celebration of successful efforts made by our park rep in OC Parks, OCPW, Orange County enjoyed Fourth of July on the beach again at our Cal State beaches.

Since the project began, more than 10,000 cubic yards of sand was dumped, including 8,000 of it to Capo Beach.

Speaking of our beautiful coastline, I am happy to share that rail service through San Clemente resumed just in time for the peak of the summer season. The emergency soldier pile wall over

She should be applauded for running for public office, not dismissed as “not having common sense.” In my opinion, the City Council wastes too much time on “social issues” and silly ideas. More gets done, and done well, through compromise and not throwing the opponent under the bus just because they lost and came in second.

“My way or the highway” doesn’t do much. It’s divisive and simply makes people apathetic. Orange County is changing. It’s becoming more multi-cultural, and you know what? That’s a good thing. That’s really what makes America great.

Look at what our neighboring beach cities of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano have been able to accomplish through focusing on making their towns more attractive to all their citizens. That took working together on things that matter to all residents.

So, I would like to thank Donna Vidrine for running for City Council. A priority for her was to bring back a hospital to San Clemente.

Recently, my husband was hospitalized at Mission Hospital. Two times a day for

the tracks beneath Casa Romantica provides protection from falling debris. The final dimensions of the temporary barrier wall are 250 feet long and 12 feet high, with the piles set 32 feet beneath ground.

Our coastal economy relies on visitors, commuters, and tourists to support our local businesses.

Thanks to the OCTA staff, California Transportation Commission, Metrolink, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, and the expedient efforts of our partners to build the soldier pile wall and protect our rail corridor.

Orange County transit is back on track.

Finally, I love meeting residents. Please consider joining me for my next Wellness Wednesdays Walks at the Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo on Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m. Space is limited, so please RSVP at tinyurl.com/wellnesswednesdayrmv.

Summertime is the perfect time to soak up the sun and breathe the fresh air.

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almost one week, I had to drive to the hospital in Mission Viejo on the freeway. San Clemente is a city of almost 65,000, 18.5% over the age of 65, and we don’t have a hospital, and that was a priority of Ms. Vidrine. That was one of the reasons I voted for her.

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FOLEY REPORT BY OC BOARD SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY

At the Movies: ‘Barbie’ Goes Full Party

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

During the whole, epic promotion for Greta Gerwig’s much-anticipated Barbie , inspired by the legendary toy doll, I kept thinking: “Warner Bros. must have some serious faith in this comedy for them to go allout with their marketing budget.”

If the packed screening rooms and parking lots of movie theaters the past two weeks are anything to go by, the studio shouldn’t have anything to worry about. In fact, most viewers probably won’t have anything to worry about, if they don’t think too hard about the plot, themes and message of the new comedy.

After all, it’s Barbie! The personification of fun, beauty, brains and success. It would be pretty hard to fail making a movie about such a childhood icon. In this Barbie movie, Barbie (Margot Robbie) is suddenly hit with an exis -

tential crisis that she can’t shake. The more it dwells on her, the more she realizes how flawed she truly is.

“Weird Barbie” (Kate McKinnon) gives her an ultimatum of leaving the perfection of Barbieland for the real world to find which girl playing with a Barbie doll is influencing her mood swing.

Barbie’s would-be, himbo suitor Ken (Ryan Gosling) tags along because of his own desperation to be involved with her romantically.

Barbie succeeds on virtually all technical levels. It’s a comedy with funny jokes and gags. The set design and costumes are effective eye candy. The concept and direction eclipse what Olivia Wilde previously attempted with her ill-fated Don’t Worry, Darling (2022).

The cast members are having a blast with the material, especially Gosling. Will Ferrell’s presence, though redun -

dant, is spiritually appropriate to his roles in Jon Favreau’s Elf (2003) and Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s The Lego Movie (2014).

There are plenty of clever references for pop culture junkies, particularly on ’90s culture. The catchy soundtrack is filled with stars including Cyndi Lauper, Indigo Girls, Spice Girls, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish.

Maybe it’s my age or the fact that I watch a ton of movies, but I didn’t think the gender politics or commen -

tary was fresh and, if anything, felt dated.

As an older millennial, much like Gerwig, who grew up when Amy Heckerling’s Clueless (1995) and Robert Luketic’s Legally Blonde (2001) were initially released, I feel that if Barbie had been made 20 years ago, the execution would have been exactly the same.

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What’s going on in and around town this week

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

THURSDAY | 03

LIVE MUSIC ON THE WHARF

4-6 p.m. Go to the Dana Point Harbor for Live Music on the Wharf this summer featuring a performance from Lauren Black. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. info@danapointharbor.com. danap ointharbor.com.

FRIDAY | 04

LIVE MUSIC AT BEACHFIRE

4 p.m. Live music is featured at this coastal San Clemente restaurant. Contemporary artist John Fullwood will perform. BeachFire Bar & Grill, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.366.3232. beachfire.com.

SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES: MARC FORD

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute and Music Preserves Foundation for a fun-filled summer night enjoying an outdoor concert with the harbor and the ocean as the backdrop. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and Station Craft Beer. Enjoy learning more about the musicians with Music Preserves Foundation before the show begins and explore the touch tanks with Ocean Institute docents. Proceeds for the event will support the two foundations. Tickets are $35. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this San Clemente lounge known for its entertainment. Really Classic will perform.

Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. ivalees.com.

WEDNESDAY | 09: SAN ONOFRE PARKS SPEAKER SERIES: ARE WE ALONE? ASTROBIOLOGY, EXPOPLANETS & THE SEARCH FOR LIFE

6-9 p.m. Ever wondered about life beyond Earth? Join the San Onofre Parks Foundation and California State Parks for an enthusiastic lecture about the exploration for life in and beyond our solar system led by three-year veteran NASA Solar System Ambassador Geoff Rizzie. Rizzie has served as an Earth Science and Social Studies public school teacher in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District for nearly two decades and has presented to geology students at Texas State University as a guest lecturer. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door if seats are available. Historic Cottage at San Clemente State Beach, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. sanoparks.org.

OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE MISSION

7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and light jacket for the final performance of the nighttime staging of La Havana Madrid by South Coast Repertory. The performance depicts Latino immigrants dancing and finding community at a Chicago nightclub in the 1960s. Tickets can be purchased online. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 714.708.5555. scr.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of the raunchy puppet musical comedy Avenue Q at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. The show contains adult language and themes and is not recommended for children. There will be one final performance on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. Admission ranges from $42 to $52. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY | 05

FESTIVAL OF BUTTERFLIES

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Goin’ Native Therapeutic Garden’s annual celebration returns. There will be live music, a ballet performance, kids’ parade, and other festivities. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.674.6307. goinnative.net.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the San Clemente Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home decor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band FlashBack Heart Attack will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SUNDAY | 06

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC

10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers lowcost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams,

prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Vet Care, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS AT CASA ROMANTICA

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate International Friendship Day by creating friendship bracelets. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

3-6 p.m. These free family-friendly concerts feature two bands and are held at Sea Terrace Park behind the Dana Point Library area. SouthBound and Company’s “Skynyard & Frynds Tribute” and Fortunate Son—A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival will perform. Spirits for those 21 and older and food are available for purchase. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

MONDAY | 07

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 08

SHARKS AFTER DARK

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute to learn more about the ocean’s apex predators, bioluminescence and more every Tuesday through August. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

FILM SCREENING AT CASA ROMANTICA

8-10 p.m. Relax at Casa Romantica’s Courtyard and watch Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark under the stars. Tickets range from $5 to $10. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 09

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER

1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30. The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

City Council Elections By-District

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California will conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010(a)(1) for the purpose of inviting and receiving public input regarding the composition of districts before and to inform the drawing of a draft map or maps of the proposed boundaries of districts, if the City Council passes a resolution of intention outlining its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections under Government Code Section 34886 effective for the November 2024 General Municipal Election.

Information on this item is on file in the City Clerk’s office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk and (949) 361-8301 or campagnolol@san-clemente.org. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at City Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or provide written communication to the City Council to express their input regarding the composition of the districts.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Inviting Bids

PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT

PROGRAM

Project No. 29103 – August 2023

1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project:

PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT

PROGRAM

PROJECT NO. 29103 – August 2023

2. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. This project involves the replacement of existing park entry sign as reflected in this project plans. The proposed entry monument sign reflects the park name using aluminum lettering attached to a masonry block wall and supported on a concrete spread footing. The location of the entry monument signs to be replaced will be provided by the City of San Clemente.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within fifty (50) working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1 State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification: Class “A”, “B” or “C” (if relevant to the work to be performed). Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

5.2 Department of Industrial Relations Registration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

5.3 City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www. san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Cle-

mente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1 Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form   furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 00410), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab.

7.2 Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours after the bid opening date and time. The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows:

OFFICIAL BID SECURITY-DO NOT OPEN PARK MONUMENT SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Project No. 29103 – August 2023

Bid Opening Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023, prior to 2:00 p.m.

The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

8.1 General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2 Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio,

San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and onehalf.

8.3 Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Pre-Bid Meeting A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 for this bid solicitation at 10:00 A.M. at the Max Berg Plaza Park project location. Following this meeting there will be a visit to the other project site at Marblehead Park. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders section on how to submit any pre-bid questions.

12. Not Used

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Amir K. Ilkhanipour at ilkhanipoura@ san-clemente.org no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, IRREGULARITIES OR TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN SUCH BIDS OR IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS DETERMINED FROM THE BASE BID ALONE.

Dated: July 20, 2023.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 17, 2023 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

CAP23-103, DISH Wireless Facility, 2916 Via San Gorgonio

A request to install antennas and equipment on an existing ball field light standard and in an existing equipment enclosure in the San Gorgonio City Park at 2916 Via Gorgonio.

Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR§ 15301, Class 1e: Existing Facilities).

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall, First

Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to express their opinion for or against the requests.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.

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GUEST OPINION | Eat My Words by Cheryl Pruett

Dining with Dogs: Chow Down with Fido

Dog days of summer. It refers to the hottest days of summer, officially mid-July through August. However, every day is dog day for restaurant owners who cater to pooches and dog owners that treat their furry friends.

In the dining world, it’s appropriate to spend time with your favorite furry friend. Enjoy the food and socialization. Keep in mind, you don’t have to own a dog to benefit from dog watching instead of people watching.

Here’s a tiny sampling of dog-friendly restaurants in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

DANA POINT

Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant

34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.493.2933. harpoonhenrys.com.

An extended patio with 20 tables is designated for dogs. Each table with a dog guest gets a bowl of water.

“A lot of people take advantage of this,” said Sandra Brown, hostess. “It’s a ‘dogdom,’ and it’s up to the pet parent if they want to order for their dog off the regular menu.”

Enjoy pet companionship, harbor/ ocean views and select from Harpoon

BY CHERYL PRUETT

Henry’s seafood menu and variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and more.

The Coffee Importers Scoop Deck & Deli

34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.493.7773. coffeeimporters.com.

Next door to Harpoon Henry’s, Coffee Importers is another hangout for dogs and their owners. The patio for the coffee and café draws crowds and makes great dog watching while you eat or sip a cup.

Dog owners have been known to order lox or a side of turkey off the menu for their furry pals. People take advantage of specialty coffees, pastries, bagels, salads, traditional sandwiches, smoothies and more.

Project Social

24040 Camino del Avion (Monarch Beach Promenade), Dana Point. 949.424.2288. projectsocial.us.

Yes, to the dog.

“We have dog-friendly areas all along

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Victor McLaglen’s Rendezvous Restaurant on El Camino Real was a downtown fixture for many years. McLaglen’s reputation as an actor was a useful calling card for business. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

the front side of the patio,” said Kortney Jones, general manager.

Coming soon, she added, is a pup cup and Project Social dog bandanas.

While dining with your pooch, the “people” menu will make your mouth drool with offers of brioche French toast, a breakfast 50/50 burger of sausage and brisket, a variety of flatbreads, salads and veggie options.

SAN CLEMENTE

Sunrise Café

701 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.498.6379. thesunrisecafesc.com.

It’s patio dining all the way, with bowls of water on request. Dog treats are available. The regular menu is packed with breakfast items from eggs Benedict to omelets.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Hennessey’s Tavern

31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.441.4777. hennesseystavern.com.

A trifecta of patios—all winners— awaits pooches. Choose from three patios—front, middle or back.

“The back patio with umbrellas is really popular,” said Leah Porth, a server, who

sees a lot of dogs drop in with owners. Doggie water bowls are available. While dogs lap it up, owners can order from breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company 27122 Paseo Espada (off Ortega Hwy), San Juan Capistrano, 949.652.3379. thedogpawrk.beer.

The mere name and dog logo says a mouthful. On-leash and well-behaved dogs welcomed. Enjoy a “beer” with your dog. The “best buds beer,” aka bone broth. You’ll find self-serve water station with bowls for dogs.

Dog “menu” purchases includes cookies, bully sticks, non-rawhide (beef cheek) bones, and sweet pawtatoe treats. Other pet items include dog hoodies and leashes. The beer-centric Dog Pawrk Brewing offers special food nights, food trucks and music.

Cheryl Pruett is an award-winning journalist and editor, having covered Orange County city and county topics to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and local magazines. She has called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than 30 years. SC

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Four-month-old Pippa is surely one of the sweetest kittens you are likely to meet. Playful and affectionate, she loves to meet new people. She gets along with the other kittens and wouldn’t mind a feline friend or two. With a sweetheart like Pippa, you can’t go wrong.

If you are interested in adopting Pippa, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Sudoku- medium- by Myles Mellor 2 8 15 96 8 1 3 67 98 51 27 7 3 59 61 3 62

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com

Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

Triton Targets

Three SCHS alumni battle for roster

spots in NFL training camps

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

SEAN HARLOW SIGNS WITH NEW YORK GIANTS

In pro sports, one man’s injury is another’s opportunity, and that’s true for San Clemente native Sean Harlow, as he earned a chance to extend his NFL career on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Harlow, a 2013 Triton graduate, signed with the New York Giants on Tuesday, after the club had placed center JC Hassenauer on injured reserve with a torn triceps. Harlow was one of four offensive linemen brought in to try out for the Giants on Monday, Aug. 31.

The 28-year-old now tries to earn a spot for his seventh season in the NFL in his fourth organization.

The 6-foot-4, 284-pound lineman was drafted in the fourth round by the Atlanta Falcons in 2017, but he was waived by the team ahead of the 2018 season. In 2018, Harlow spent just over

a month on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad before rejoining the Falcons on their practice squad for the rest of the season.

Harlow then bounced back and forth between the Falcons’ active roster and the practice squad over the course of 2019 and 2020 before moving on to the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.

With the Cardinals, Harlow again opened the 2021 season on the practice squad. However, he was moved up to the active roster early and played in 15 games, including five starts. In 2022, Harlow stayed with the Cardinals and played all 17 games for the first time in his career, including three starts.

SAM DARNOLD BATTLES IN LOADED 49ERS QB ROOM

Among the most-watched quarterback battles in NFL preseason camps is

in Santa Clara, where the San Francisco 49ers have three candidates with various advanced pedigrees, including former Triton Sam Darnold.

Based on the number and quality of reps, last year’s late-season starter, Brock Purdy, is on track to retain his role as the starting quarterback, despite coming off a full tear of his UCL in the NFC Championship Game. Through six practices, all of Purdy’s 11-on-11 reps have been with and against the first team, and he’s completed 29 of 48 passes.

Purdy, a former “Mr. Irrelevant” as the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, began the season as the third string signal-caller before then-starter Trey Lance and backup Jimmy Garoppolo went down with injuries. Purdy then caught fire as the 49ers won the NFC West and won two playoff games.

Lance was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Niners, and after coming in and out of the starting role in 2021, he started the 2022 season before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in the second week. Lance has been taking the first second-team reps in training camp, with completions on

26 of 40 passes.

Then comes Darnold, who is now on his third team in his sixth NFL Season. Darnold was drafted No. 3 overall by the New York Jets in 2018 and was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2021. Darnold then signed a one-year deal with San Francisco in March 2023.

Darnold has been practicing as one of the options for second-string, but with Lance and Purdy ahead of him, the roster options are tight, as many teams don’t carry third-string quarterbacks on their active rosters. Darnold has completed 23 of 40 passes in 11-on-11 sessions.

COLE FOTHERINGHAM IN LAS VEGAS RAIDERS CAMP

In his second season out the University of Utah, Cole Fotheringham enters his second season in the Las Vegas Raiders organization.

The 25-year-old tight end, a 2016 San Clemente High graduate, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Raiders in 2022, and he spent last season on the practice squad. Fotheringham is once again in Raiders camp on a reserve/future contract for 2023.

THE U.S. OPEN OF SURFING IS HERE

With huge World Tour implications for local surfers, all eyes will be on Huntington Beach this weekend

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Alot of surfing is going to go down in Huntington Beach by the time you read this, but here we go. The U.S. Open of Surfing has officially arrived, accompanied by the hopes of several local surfers who have been eyeing this moment all year long.

Starting things off with a bang, San Clemente’s Cole Houshmand has officially qualified for the 2024 WSL Championship Tour after winning his first heat of the Open. Winning the past two Challenger Series events, he currently fronts the men’s ratings and has now clinched his spot on tour next year, when he will join fellow San Clemente surfer Griffin Colapinto.

“The last three nights I couldn’t sleep; I’ve never been so nervous to make a heat,” Houshmand said afterward. “A lot of emotions. All that hard work paying off. All the sacrifices. The good and the bad. The wins and the losses. I had one of my hardest years last year, and I think everything happens for a reason; I’m super stoked I stuck with it.

And speaking of Colapinto, it’s also been announced in recent days that he clinched a spot in the upcoming WSL Finals at Lowers, as well as at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

“So excited to finally make the WSL Final 5 and qualify for the 2024 Olympics,” Colapinto shared on Instagram. “It’s been quite the journey. Thank you to the people that have believed in me all this time. Life is a roller coaster!”

A critical event in the WSL’s Challenger

GROM OF THE WEEK

KOA MOREHEAD

BY JAKE HOWARD

Koa Morehead is rolling! Literally. Focusing his energy on skating lately, he’s had a whirlwind of a year so far, and it’s only half over.

Koa kicked off the year at the Amateur Skate League Nationals Championships held in Lakeland, Florida, where he walked away as the national champ in the 8- to 12-year-old park division. An extremely well-rounded skater, he also finished second in the Bowl and fourth in Street.

Most recently, Koa was in Colorado for the Heart of the Rockies Rampage 2023. A wizard in the park, once again

Series, in terms of valuable ratings points, the Open is the biggest, most important contest in North America. One of only six Challenger Series events in 2023, at season’s end, the top 10 men and top five women will graduate to the exclusive WSL Championship Tour.

As far as the 2023 U.S. Open goes, Houshmand has already done the hard work; meanwhile, things are a little more dicey for his peers.

Going into the Open, Kade Matson sat fifth on the Challenger Series. Unfortunately, he came up short on opening day and will now look to the final two events of the season to make his mark.

Veteran Kolohe Andino, who’s been instrumental in rallying the next generation, also bowed out on opening day.

Sitting right at the cut line in 10th on the Challenger Series is Jett Schilling. Looking for a big result in Huntington, he aced his opening day to advance into the Round of 32. Crosby Colapinto has also been waiting all year for this opportunity, and it showed when he posted one of the highest heat scores of the opening round.

On the women’s side of the draw, young Bella Kenworthy headed to Huntington with something to prove. A gifted skateboarder, she’s previously competed in the skate events at the Open, but this year she found herself in the main surf event.

Ranked 10th on the Challenger Series, a solid result will slingshot her into the Championship Tour qualification conversation.

Also making her presence known on

he came away with a big win in the 12 and Under Park division. Punching above his weight, he also won the Park amateur division, where he squared off against all ages.

When he’s not winning competitions and stomping 540s, you can find Koa skating down in Vista at the California Training Facility or the Vans skatepark in Huntington Beach. He’s also been putting in time on the vert ramp, which is sure to be another weapon in his arsenal.

And now that the ocean’s finally warmed up, Koa and his twin brothers, Tosh and Mason, have been hitting the beach and enjoying the sun and surf when he’s not skating.

If you have a candidate for Grom of

Day 1 was Kirra Pinkerton, who progressed out of her opening heat. Currently ranked 23rd on the Challenger Series, she has some work to do, but she’s enjoyed considerable competitive success in Huntington over the years and should draw some comfort and confidence from that.

As of press time, the women’s Round of 32 hadn’t taken the water yet, but that’s when San Clemente’s top-rated female, Sawyer Lindblad, who sits seventh on the Challenger Series, will face Kenworthy, Canadian sensation Erin Brooks and Aussie Bronte Macaulay.

In terms of the surf we can expect to see this weekend, Surfline’s calling for a

mix of moderate southwest ground swell and northwest wind swell. It’s forecasted that the surf will hang in the waist- to chest-high zone on Friday, Aug. 4, with a little bump in size going into Saturday, Aug. 5.

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for several publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 70-72 Degrees

Water Visibility: 7-10’

Thursday: Mix of primary SSW swell and secondary NW swell rolls in with thigh to stomach high waves, (2-3’+), for many spots, while best breaks hit shoulder high, (4’+). Light/variable winds much of the morning, build to a moderate sea breeze for the afternoon then eases by the evening. A negative low tide drains the dawn patrol, then the incoming ocean push helps through mid morning.

the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. SC

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

Outlook: The swell combo peaks Friday morning, putting more spots in waist to chest high surf, (3-4’). Those waves gradually taper off over the weekend, with most spots back in thigh to stomach high surf, (2-3’+) by Sunday. Light+ side-shore winds Friday morning will rise to moderate west winds in the afternoon. Mainly light+ onshores due through the weekend.

Koa Morehead. Photo: Courtesy of Caden Browning

Cole Houshmand surfs in Heat 4 of the Opening Round at the U.S. Open of Surfing on Monday, July 31, at Huntington Beach. Photo: Courtesy of Kenny Morris/World Surf League

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