January 5, 2023

New Mayor Chris Duncan stands with his wife, Haley, and their children—Brooke, 11; Olivia, 9; and Rico, 6—after outlining his priorities for the coming year. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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Salaries in Job Postings, Permitting Jaywalking: What to Know About New California Laws in 2023

BY COLLIN BREAUX

A new year is upon us, and so, in California, there is a slate of new laws.

Legislation going into effect for 2023 covers a wide variety of issues, from labor to court trials. Here’s an overview of some legislative changes in the Golden State:

Pay Transparency

Senate Bill 1162 requires an employer to include the pay scale in a job posting if they have 15 or more employees. The bill was introduced by State Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2022. State Assemblymember Cristina Garcia and State Sen. Nancy Skinner are co-authors.

In a news release issued in February 2022, Limón’s office said SB 1162 is intended to “help close the wage gap by requiring the disclosure of salary ranges on all job postings, and to make employer internal promotional opportunities available to current employees.”

Protection Against Liabilities for Abortions

Abortion has been a hot topic of national discussion after the Supreme

San Clemente City Council Updates Municipal Code

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The City Council voted last month to approve a series of ordinances meant to implement the city’s approved Housing Element and bring San Clemente’s municipal code up to compliance with state law.

The six ordinances were passed under the council’s consent calendar—routine items that can be approved in one vote. The council’s vote updated the city’s mu-

Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

Several state measures are addressing the matter, including Assembly Bill 2223, which prohibits a person from being subject to civil or criminal liability, “or otherwise deprived of their rights,” for an abortion or actions related to pregnancy.

The bill would also authorize anyone whose rights are protected by the Reproductive Privacy Act to take legal action if those rights are interfered with by a statute or other state or local rule.

State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) authored AB 2223.

Minimum wage

The minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 an hour—a $1.50 increase for employers with 25 or fewer employees, a 50-cent increase for employers with 26 or more employees.

Senate Bill 3, enacted in 2017, sought to gradually increase the minimum wage over the years. The minimum wage was $10 back in 2017.

Jaywalking

If you’re at a crosswalk where no cars are coming and the pedestrian go sign hasn’t signaled, you’re free to cross without a risk of being ticketed.

Assembly Bill 2147 allows pedestrians to go over a crosswalk without being stopped by police or ticketed “unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power.”

AB 2147, also known as the Freedom to Walk Act, was authored by State Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco).

“It should not be a criminal offense to safely cross the street. When expensive tickets and unnecessary confrontations with police impact only certain communities, it’s time to reconsider how we use our law enforcement resources and whether our jaywalking laws really do protect pedestrians,” Ting said in a prepared statement.

“Plus,” he continued, “we should be encouraging people to get out of their cars and walk for health and environmental reasons.”

Using Rap Lyrics in Court Trials

Prosecutors may sometimes use lyrics recorded by hip-hop artists in criminal cases against a defendant.

That will be limited in California this year.

Assembly Bill 2799 requires a court, in criminal proceedings, to balance “creative expression” against “the substantial danger of undue prejudice.” In other words, rap songs recorded by a defendant—which may discuss crime—can’t automatically be used against them.

nicipal code on density bonus law, overlay districts, accessory dwelling units, low barrier navigation centers, permanent supportive housing and residential care facilities.

San Clemente’s Housing Element— blueprints used to show that the city can accommodate projected housing demands—was approved by the state’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department in mid-October.

Under the certified Housing Element, the city was required to update its local laws.

Density Bonus Law

The adopted Housing Element listed the need to update the city’s Density

Bonus Ordinance by the end of 2022 to reflect State Assembly Bill 1763.

The Dec. 20 council vote updates San Clemente’s Density Bonus Ordinance requiring the city to “grant a density bonus, concessions, incentives and waivers of development standards for projects that commit certain percentages of their units to affordable housing,” according to the city’s staff report.

The municipal code will also be updated to reference the state’s Density Bonus Law, ensuring that the municipal code remains current if the State Legislature decides to amend the law in the future.

Overlay Districts

Fulfilling a condition in San Clemente’s

Whether songs or other artistic works would be allowed at trial would be determined beforehand and away from the jury.

State Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer wrote AB 2799. The governor’s office said rappers Tyga, YG, Meek Mill, Too $hort, Killer Mike, E-40 and Ty Dolla Sign partnered with Jones-Sawyer and Newsom on the legislation.

Pink Tax

Women may no longer be charged more for products marketed to them under what’s known as a “pink tax.”

Assembly Bill 1287, introduced by State Assemblymember Bauer Kahan (D-Orinda), intends to prohibit similar items being priced differently based on gender.

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‘The ‘pink tax’ is a gender-based penalty that harms women who are already paid less,” Bauer-Kahan said in a prepared statement. “This type of arbitrary gendered pricing has no place in California. It’s long past time to eliminate this type of inequality.”

approved Housing Element, City Council also updated the municipal code to reflect state law on parking requirements for emergency shelters.

California Assembly Bill 139 allows cities to require that emergency shelters provide sufficient on-site parking for all staff, as long as that requirement does not exceed existing parking requirements for residential or commercial uses in the same zone.

The council’s vote amends the city’s Emergency Shelter Standards to require that any proposed emergency shelter provides enough on-site parking for staff members.

A slate of new laws in California for 2023 includes those addressing pay transparency, the price gap in gender-marketed items and jaywalking. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

Design Review Subcommittee Analyzes Potential North Beach Boutique Hotel

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The latest step in the process of establishing a new development at the northwest corner of Avenida Pico and El Camino Real came during the most recent San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee meeting as members discussed The Gallery boutique hotel.

Since April 2015, the property at 1801 N. El Camino Real has dotted the agendas of numerous committee meetings, and Dec. 14, 2022 was no different. Design Review, which comprises some members of the city’s Planning

Commission, took another look at the proposed 49-room, three-story hotel that includes a restaurant and café, as well as a 106-stall parking garage.

Though the committee reviewed the proposed development extensively, it maintained its favor of the overall Spanish Colonial Revival look and the project itself.

For Commissioner Steven Camp, he said he felt the building needed more details all around that would provide a “compelling” narrative and a better appearance regarding the historic Spanish Colonial Revival style.

“It’s really this view corridor thing,” Camp said. “You need to focus on your story for those areas. I really like the project. I think it’s well done, especially from the intersection.”

Details that city staff included as important to the project’s discussion included that the site was identified as a “gateway” to the city—a transitional place that announces a visitor’s presence inside a certain area.

Additionally, the project would be required to preserve view corridors of the ocean in relation to General Plan objectives. The city staff report’s Public View Corridor Impact Analysis determined that the development’s current design would play a factor in sight lines.

“Further modifications are likely necessary to lessen the impacts to the view corridor,” the report read.

The Gallery hotel was also identified as lying within the North Beach/North El Camino Real Focus Area, defined as a unique entertainment hub and recreation space in which the structure would immediately command travelers’ attention.

One of Commissioner Barton Crandell’s first comments was that there needed to be a traffic analysis for the project, with it being at an intersection without a legal U-turn option.

He also suggested reducing the height of certain elements, such as a stairwell, to best protect the view of the horizon line.

Commissioner Cameron Cosgrove was adamant in emphasizing the importance of the development contributing to welcoming people into San Clemente by adding an extra design piece. The Gallery was entirely separate from the city’s culture on its own, he said, but it could do well to link itself as people drive down El Camino Real.

“I think you need to invest more to make this part of that destination (aspect), where you’re basically saying,‘We are San Clemente,’” Cosgrove said.“Whether it’s a bridge, whether it’s just a landmark piece, something that really steps up the game and says,‘We are here in this town to stay and we are identifying with the town.’”

The committee agreed that any art piece or other element would be viewed favorably in the eyes of the California Coastal Commission’s review of the project.

Deputy Community Development Director Adam Atamian said staff anticipated that the project would come back to DRSC. Comments from the committee on public view impacts would be considered, including a request to have the project’s design team present a simulated view of the ocean as seen from motorists driving down the hill of Avenida Pico.

“Our concern at this stage moving forward was public views, and to help the applicant identify—to the extent that you guys have an insight into the Planning Commission, generally—what you want to see as far as information that helps illustrate what we’re talking about with public view impacts,” Atamian said.

Crandell added that it was likely the City Council would call up the project for review, given the importance a hotel in the North Beach Historic District could have.

“This makes North Beach,” he said. “(It’s a) good thing for the city rather than a vacant lot there.”

Camp echoed the sentiments, saying they were excited about the project.

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ADU and JADU

The City Council also updated the city’s regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units, (JADUs). The city last updated its ordinance on ADUs and JADUs in early 2021.

Since then, California Assembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 have been signed into law, which “impose further restrictions on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs, including with respect to height limits, setbacks, application review and denial procedures, unpermitted structures and JADU configurations,” according to the staff report.

When denying an ADU or JADU permit, AB 2221 requires cities to provide a description of how the applicant can remedy their application for approval.

SB 897 prohibits cities from denying a permit application for an ADU or JADU because of “nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit,” according to the law’s text.

The law also increases the maximum height limitation that a city can impose to 18 feet if the ADU is within a half-mile walking distance of a major transit stop.

Low Barrier Navigation Centers

The council further updated the municipal code to comply with California Assembly Bill 101, which requires cities to permit low barrier navigation centers in mixed-use and non-residential zones where multifamily uses are allowed.

AB 101 requires that the city permit low barrier navigation centers in these zones by right, meaning that the development would be subject to administrative review if it complies with city standards and requirements.

San Clemente’s adopted Housing Element includes “a program to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers by right in mixed-use and non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses,” according to the Housing Element.

Permanent Supportive Housing

State law also requires that cities approve supportive housing by right in mixed-use or multifamily zones, if the development meets size, affordability and on-site supportive services requirements. Supportive housing offers on- or off-site

services that assist homeless individuals in improving their health and ability to live and work in the community.

San Clemente’s municipal code amendment revises the definition of supportive housing and transitional housing to meet California Government Code’s definition.

Residential Care Facilities

Lastly, the council updated local laws governing residential care facilities to streamline the approval process for facilities caring for six people or fewer. Though a residential care facility caring for six or fewer people is considered a “permitted use,” a license to operate is still required.

According to the San Clemente’s Housing Element, the city does regulate boarding houses with seven or more occupants with leases of 29 days or less, requiring a conditional use permit to operate.

Pictured is a conceptual design of The Gallery boutique hotel, a proposed development in North Beach that’s making its way through the city’s Design Review process.

Photo: Courtesy of the City of San Clemente

Local Surfing Icon Paints Mural to Help Downtown Restaurant

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

After so much pestering from their dear friend, one simple drawing finally convinced Eric and Lisa Wagoner, the owners of Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, to make a hopeful change for the future.

The drawing, which surfer, artist, and musician Bill Stewart contributed, detailed a mural of a moonlit night in Cajun country and an old-fashioned wooden stage that would take the lounge’s music space to the next level.

From there, the Wagoners jumped on the idea to give Iva Lee’s new life.

“They took a serious beatdown in COVID that really hurt their business and hurt them financially,” Stewart said. “So, I thought if they do this (renovation), it’ll stir the whole thing up.”

Lisa Wagoner opened the restaurant in 2002 in her grandmother’s name, honoring the woman who taught her to cook and clean and impacted Wagoner’s life in countless ways through her Southern heritage.

Her husband, Eric, has been friends with Stewart for about 30 years, and the trio have formed a deep friendship that has developed as Stewart has played music at Iva Lee’s for decades.

Stewart recalled how the band stage used to be in the corner of the space, with little room to sit down before the restaurant expanded in 2014.

Even then, with the stage now near a front window, Stewart felt it would be best to move the stage to the restaurant’s far wall. The Wagoners were hesitant, fearing the music would spill over and distract those on the dining side.

Once they all concluded that the bar area closest to the stage was where Iva Lee’s made the most money, Stewart proposed that he’d paint a mural for free if Eric and Lisa agreed to move the stage.

Eric was initially unsure whether his wife would like the drawing Stewart had presented to him, but Stewart was confident.

“Two days later, she’s tearing booths out, and (she) went nuts to make this happen,” said Stewart of how Lisa felt about the design.

As the couple left for a European vacation during the week of Thanksgiving, Stewart hunkered down and painted the mural that depicted a dock leading out to a body of water with a wispy tree to the left and critters to the right.

He joked about initially believing he could finish the project in one day be-

fore realizing that wouldn’t be possible, as the first day spilled into the next. His affinity for how the mural was taking shape encouraged him to continue.

“Details take time,” Stewart said. “The more details you put in the painting, the more time it takes. So, I just kept going until I was happy.”

It took four days to get everything right, but the Wagoners’ surprised reaction to seeing the finished product was well worth it.

Lisa said they drove straight from the airport to view the mural at around 9 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving.

“I had just come from going to the Músee d’Orsay in (Paris’ Seventh Arrondissement), and had seen some incredible artwork,” Wagoner said of the French museum. “I was just blown away. I didn’t know what to expect.”

Stewart knew that he had captured the desired effect of being in the Louisiana swamp from the looks on the couple’s faces, he said. For Lisa, the image held extra importance, as it reflected a longtime dream of hers to have a house with a porch where she can watch the sun rise and set with a cup of coffee.

“When I saw his drawing, it was like, ‘Well, that’s the way I want to retire, just

out in the sticks on a porch,’ ” she said of her reaction, adding: “If I could look from the porch to what he painted, I’d be very happy.”

Lisa added that she and Eric appreciated Stewart’s help. She also acknowledged the difficulty of pivoting to something new after years of the same vision for Iva Lee’s layout.

Already, the mural has substantially impacted the business and its energy, said Stewart.

It is another factor within the newlook lounge space that was transformed after the pandemic nearly forced the Wagoners out of business.

The restaurant replaced the booths with tables and high-back chairs to establish more of a social atmosphere, and also got to work installing the wooden stage and decorations surrounding the mural.

Lisa detailed a recent success that came when her friend had her 40th birthday party at Iva Lee’s, and the dance floor was packed, with a DJ present to play music. Consequently, the restaurant will start hosting a DJ to perform from 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to bolster the experience it provides as an event venue.

“We’re fortunate that we have such incredible bands that play here, and that people have a safe place where they can come dance and listen to music,” she said.

The Wagoners showed their gratitude for their friend’s kind deed when Stewart’s band played at the lounge after the revamped space had been introduced.

Randomly, Stewart looked up to see an Iva Lee’s employee wearing a Stewart Surfboards shirt in honor of his own business. He then saw another, and another, realizing that several within the bar area were participating in the tribute.

“I’m so happy that I initiated this,” Stewart said. “They always had been thinking about it, but that little drawing made it happen. Without that, this wouldn’t be here.”

He added that he felt much better by gifting the mural project to the Wagoners than he would’ve felt by charging a significant sum in return for the service.

Likening Iva Lee’s to his own version of the Cheers bar where he loves to stop by, Stewart wanted to do his part to help the restaurant avoid closing.

“If I can assist (them) with my art and my love of the place, why not?” he asked.

(From left) Bill Stewart, the multi-talented owner of Stewart Surfboards, stands with Lisa Wagoner, a longtime friend and co-owner of Iva Lee’s Restaurant & Lounge, in front of a mural Stewart painted for the recently renovated stage area Photo: C. Jayden Smith

New Mayor Chris Duncan Seeks Tangible Progress in 2023

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

After two new councilmembers joined the dais in December 2022 following the departure of San Clemente Councilmembers Laura Ferguson and Kathy Ward, Chris Duncan was tapped as the city’s next mayor.

Duncan—a lawyer, husband and father of three children now in his third year on the council—spoke with San Clemente Times about what he expects to address and accomplish in 2023.

Duncan said he was happy and humbled to be appointed mayor, but he affirmed that there are challenges to tackle such as coastal erosion, homelessness and public safety, as well as the remaining waste at the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

“If we don’t have the beaches, we’re not a beach town,” he said. “It’s an existential issue for San Clemente to make sure we save our sand (and) keep our beaches, so that’s going to be priority No. 1 for me.”

COASTAL PROTECTIONS

Duncan emphasized that the city must work with Orange County and state officials to find solutions to replenishing and retaining the sand at San Clemente beaches and halting the movement in the slope near the Cyprus Shore community in south San Clemente.

Duncan added that city staff has orchestrated an ongoing study to investigate sand retention.

Regarding other quality-of-life topics, Duncan expressed a desire to find shelter for homeless individuals and stop them from sleeping on sidewalks or in public view in places including North Beach and on Avenida Del Mar. Residents deserve and pay for their city to look clean, he said.

The city’s two community outreach workers will play a substantial role in the initiative, according to Duncan, who also said he wanted to ensure Police Services has all the support necessary to best serve.

“I want to make sure that (in) this next year, we make a real impact on limiting homelessness in San Clemente,” said Duncan.

He called the proximity of SONGS a

danger to the city because of the potential for natural disasters such as earthquakes, saying he would work to ensure the spent nuclear fuel was kept safe and far from residents.

Duncan intends to work with Katrina Foley, Orange County’s new Fifth District Board Supervisor, and call on State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, State Sen. Janet Nguyen and other connections to lobby at the state and national level on the city’s behalf.

“We deserve resources here in San Clemente, and we haven’t gotten them,” he said. “We have not gotten the attention we deserve. Coastal erosion is a perfect example.”

BUREAUCRATIC IMPROVEMENTS

In terms of maximizing the council’s efficiency during meetings, the additions of Victor Cabral and Mark Enmeier present the opportunity to distance the council from the “consternation” of past meetings, according to Duncan.

He added that residents deserved a

body of decisionmakers focused on city issues and not political matters, and he mentioned the quickness with which the new council has conducted its first two meetings.

Duncan cited his concerns for his children’s safety and proper education in relation to the effects of COVID-19 and virtual learning as a part of the unique perspective that he brings.

“I think these are things that are on the minds of many San Clementeans, and we haven’t had as many councilmembers like me, with a family,” he said, referring to raising young children. “Now, we do. I’m looking forward to a council that’s very professional, that focuses on the issues, that’s very efficient.”

Addressing what he believed his role to be within a council-manager form of government, Duncan said he wanted to be direct and lead by example with how to interact with fellow councilmembers without attacking them or questioning their integrity.

He also expressed his excitement to be in the public eye as the mayor, to repre-

sent the city well and to display how the council is receptive to residents’ feedback and questions.

Regarding development, Duncan said the city’s top priority should be maintaining its historical heritage while engaging in smart development that retains San Clemente’s essence. Duncan added that balancing those two ideals will be difficult but fun, and that challenge is what all councilmembers sign up for when they run for election.

“We have to also take into account (that) if we don’t develop at all, we’ll get left behind,” he said. “(We’ll be) unable to take care of ourselves, because we don’t have the revenue coming in.”

The city must be able to take part in projects that allow for compliance with state laws and help San Clemente avoid litigation with the state or other interested third parties.

Duncan also spoke to the exodus of talent from City Hall that has occurred in recent months, including the departures of former City Manager Erik Sund and Jennifer Savage, former assistant to

New San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan spoke with San Clemente Times to discuss the year ahead, as he looks to key on coastal erosion and homelessness among other issues. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

the city manager. Such turnover is one of the biggest challenges in the new year, he said.

At all positions, the city can’t properly serve residents without stability and leadership at the top, which the council is tackling with its ongoing search for a new city manager.

“We’re going to look for that city manager to have a reputation of fostering staff to develop on their own, to reach their full potential, and stay at the city,” Duncan said. “We need that bench where people are coming up through the city, they want to stay here, they know they can develop and get to that next step here, (so) they don’t have to go anywhere else.”

He called city staff San Clemente’s “heart and soul” and the reason for clean beaches and parks and proper maintenance. Duncan emphasized the need to have employees in place so that they can adjust to dynamic situations.

The council’s role in the matter can come in the form of directing the city manager to provide proper compensation and benefits, as well as the career path that staff “haven’t always had.”

“We’ll get that with our new city manager,” Duncan said. “I’m confident about that.”

AVOIDING LITIGATION

Speaking to an increasingly polarizing topic in pickleball, Duncan recognized the competing interests of residents who love to play the sport rapidly growing in popularity and others at their wit’s end from the noise the sport creates at San Gorgonio Park.

Duncan said he wanted the city to continue to foster a sport that is accessible for all ages, and addressed the “heartbreaking” situation with the park’s neighbors.

“I’ve heard the noise; it’s not something that I would want to hear,” he said. “But at the same time, we can’t just shut the whole thing down with no plan of action moving forward.”

Past council direction to staff has requested an expedited process of constructing courts at Richard T. Steed Park, and Duncan said they are working as fast as possible to address the matter.

“I hope for a resolution within the next year that starts to alleviate the anxiety and the adverse effects, frankly, on the quality of life of folks in that San G area,” he said.

Given that the council directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in October to look beyond Best Best & Krieger’s legal services, with which the City of San Clemente has contracted since 2015, Duncan gave his opinion on what the city should look for in a law firm.

To start, he wanted a firm to be fully

prepared to research and give unbiased legal opinions that provide clear guidance and allow for the council to make an informed decision.

“If we’re going the wrong way, that city attorney needs to step up and say, ‘You’re entering difficult waters here, you’re putting the city in jeopardy,’ ” he said.

That input is a part of what Duncan said should factor into all decisions for the city, in terms of putting the residents’ best long-term interests first. Avoiding costly litigation is especially important to that end.

The city’s attorney should not be afraid to be blunt or disagree with the council, according to Duncan, and should also be able to accept the council’s choice and execute direction.

He commended BB&K’s service and said the council will exit the RFP process with consensus in its next steps.

“I’m really confident that we’re going to be able to come to consensus on many of these issues; we already have,” said Duncan. “I think on the legal issue, we’ll continue to have that.”

He also noted that since past periods of increased legal costs related to council-directed litigation, the city has stepped back and found more resolutions away from the court system with the advice of current City Attorney Scott Smith.

Regarding San Clemente’s efforts to improve the permitting process for residents and businesses, Duncan said streamlining was critical.

He added that the “excellent” staff in permitting and the Community Devel-

opment Department are working to overhaul the process, but that it couldn’t be done overnight despite their best intent. The issue can be connected to past council direction that stacked an untenable number of priorities to address on staff’s desks, according to Duncan.

“We’ve got to make sure we bring in the best and brightest, and we fully staff,” he said. “That will allow us to do projects like the streamlining more quickly.”

The conversation with SC Times moved on to health care options in town, which Duncan first tried to address as part of the council’s Hospital Subcommittee along with Councilmember Gene James.

The two investigated whether hospital systems would be interested in coming to San Clemente and whether the city could afford to build a new one. Both questions were met with negative answers.

“It seems that the community hospital model is not something that hospital groups are focusing on,” Duncan said. “They’re focusing on community-based health care centers, like Providence is putting in (at the Outlets), like Hoag would like to put in, and frankly, like MemorialCare proposed a few years ago.”

With the trend of outpatient care growing in popularity, he said the city should encourage providers to establish a footing in San Clemente that enables access for everyone. Going into hospital rooms for non-emergencies is close to being of a bygone era, said Duncan.

“Now, even with serious conditions, they have monitors and they want you

to be at home,” he said. “It’s more cost-effective for everyone.”

He added that “wellness centers” focused on preventative services are a good fit for a town as smitten with outdoor activities as San Clemente.

LESS TALK

To close, Duncan said he was hopeful and excited for the council to work together in 2023 and attend to the numerous challenges he has heard about through resident feedback and other avenues.

Additionally, residents’ concerns and desires to improve their city inspire him, he said, as their involvement is a sign of a city worth fighting for.

Duncan circled back to the topics of coastal erosion and homelessness as matters he is confident the city will make significant progress in addressing.

“I want the residents to feel it and see it,” he said. “No more talk. I want action, and I know in talking to my fellow councilmembers that they want the same thing.”

The varying backgrounds of himself, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock, and Councilmembers James, Cabral and Enmeier are an asset, according to Duncan.

He also expressed their availability to residents, as he can be reached through his council email at duncanc@san-clemente.org.

“It’s going to be a great year for San Clemente,” he said. “We’re past the pandemic now, largely, and so we’ll be able to really get back to addressing the pressing needs that are before us.” SC

After being tapped by his fellow councilmembers to serve as mayor for 2023, Chris Duncan—now in his third year in local office—said he’s looking to cut chatter and be more proactive as an elected leader. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

GUEST OPINION | The Real Estate Guru® by Phil Immel

Answering Housing Market Questions

Question: I am thinking about a career change. I’ve always been fascinated by real estate. I’m seriously considering becoming a real estate agent. What should I know?

Answer: You should always pursue your dreams and passions. During my more than 40 years of residential real estate, I’ve been fortunate to have numerous friends and family seek my career advice.

If you haven’t taken a career assessment online test lately, I would. Myers & Briggs does it for $50.

Selling homes looks easy and glamorous, especially if you watch TV shows. Sadly, I must report that reality TV is an oxymoron. Reality is different. Some people want to know more about the industry, even if they never sell real estate.

Some just want the education and financial knowledge for buying and selling their own homes or investing in real estate.

As with any career, there will be pros and cons. You should ask yourself the following questions to see if it’s the right career for you.

1. Do you like people?

2. Are you outgoing and social?

3. Do you know a lot of people and how to create lead generation?

4. Do you plan on working full-time or part-time?

5. Are you entrepreneurial or prefer a normal structured job (9-5)?

6. Do you have a strong work ethic?

7. Do you have great tenacity?

8. Are you a self-starter?

9. Are you organized?

10. Are you a quick study, and do you like to learn?

11. Are you a good multi-tasker?

12. Are you proficient at designing business plans and financial management?

13. Do you have at least one year of savings in place to switch careers?

14. Do you understand general business and global/national financial markets?

15. Do you have a well-maintained car?

16. Is your personal image and wardrobe professional looking?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, then you would be a good candidate for the industry. Real estate is a cyclical business with fluctuating income throughout amazing markets and slow markets. Income is inconsistent, and you must be a good saver to survive.

To pursue your career, the State of California requires that you be at least 18 years old. You must also complete courses on real estate practices, principals and one elective, such as real estate law. You must also pass the state exam of 150 questions and score 70% or more.

Studying for the exam can be done online or perhaps in a classroom. There are final exam prep books with a myriad of question answers to self-test. Additionally, there are weekend immersion classes presented by expert trainers. This process can take anywhere from three to six months.

Once you pass your exam, you must work for a real estate broker or brokerage company, licensed by the State of California.

In California, like most states, there are two levels of licenses. A salesperson license, which means you must work for a broker, and the highest-level license is

a broker. A broker has much more experience and education and is responsible for supervising your activities.

You should also decide if you want to be a solo agent or work on a real estate team. In this market and the foreseeable years ahead, I would recommend joining a team. Additionally, you need to join the local Board of Realtors and the MLS service. Total annual fees are approximately $2,000 a year.

The benefit of a team is lead generation, experience from a senior partner, and observing how other agents work and how transactions unfold.

Most of the successful team leaders will be retiring in the next decade. You may want to consider buying a practice that is already established and well-branded in town. SC

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What’s going on in and around town this week

FRIDAY | 06

BARGAIN BOX DRIVE-THRU

DONATION DRIVE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive up, drop off, do good. Start the New Year with a gift to the community by donating goods to the Bargain Box Thrift Store. Store sales fund its philanthropies that support children in the Capistrano Unified School District. The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley will host this donation event, making donating easy by collecting donations from participants’ cars in the parking lot and providing receipts. Gently used clothing, home decor, furniture (no mattresses or bed frames), housewares, jewelry, collectibles, and linens will be accepted. Visit the Thrift Store webpage for items that will not be accepted. The Bargain Box, 526 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2800. assistanceleague.org/capistrano-valley/ thrift-store/

SHOWOFF! PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL

7:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse’s annual showcase for playwrights returns. There will be various 10-minute plays from different playwrights covering numerous genres—and the audience gets to vote for the winner. The festival runs through Jan. 15. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Rayford Brothers Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

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TUESDAY | 10 OPENING RECEPTION OF VIETNAMESE AMERICAN STORIES

6 p.m. Casa Romantica celebrates Vietnamese American artists with a solo art exhibition with Hùng Viet Nguyen. His works will be in the Casa’s Art Gallery. Known for his oil paintings of landscapes on wood panels, his vibrant work has been exhibited all across California and metropolitan cities such as New York City and Miami. Meet with Nguyen for the opening reception of Vietnamese American Artists. The opening reception is free and open to the public. This event is a part of Casa’s Vietnamese American Stories Programs. Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139, casaromantica.org.

949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com. SATURDAY | 07

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC 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.

INTRO COURSE TO FERMENTATION AND MISO 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about fermentation and miso, a bean paste used to flavor soups and ramen dishes, during this hands-on class. Workshop participants will get to take home their own miso jar to age bean seeds. The event will conclude with a miso soup tasting. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 3:30-5 p.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and

cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB

6-9 p.m. Poul & Richaard will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

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MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Tom Petty cover band So Petty will perform with Sean Amato. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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Top 10 Movies of 2022

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

What started out as a decent year for new films, including Jeff Tremaine’s Jackass Forever and the Daniels’ Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, ended on a disappointing note with the likes of A.G. Iñárritu’s Bardo and Damien Chazelle’s Babylon

But, like most of the time, there are still plenty of recent flicks to recommend and watch, from indie dramas to character studies to horror films to crime thrillers. Something I quickly noticed this year was how many solid family films came out in 2022.

This is a genre that has left my radar over the years, but within the past 12 months, I came to fall in love with Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman and Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, both about little girls (Joséphine Sanz and Frankie Corio) coming to terms with their distant parents (Nina Meurisse in Petite Maman

SUNDAY | 08

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.

STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean institute. This month’s theme is “Protecting Our Natural Resources,” featuring speaker Josh Liebowitz. Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAY

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens with creative activities and performances based thematically on the Casa’s programming. D. Yoder Family Sundays are underwritten by June Yoder. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139, casaromantica.org.

MONDAY | 09

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Mon-

and Paul Mescal in Aftersun).

The film community seems to be currently interested in telling dysfunctional family tales through the eyes of the child rather than the grown-up, to a refreshing welcome from viewers. Along with Dean Fleischer-Camp’s charming Marcel the Shell with Shoes On for the animated output, we have some quality choices for adults and older kids who enjoy indies.

For more family stories that aren’t strictly focused on children, Scott McGeHee and David Siegel’s Montana Story and Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans touch on more serious subjects such as affairs, divorce, death and abuse.

The Fabelmans has Spielberg’s usual whimsy and optimism through the retro, 1950s-1960s set drama starring Paul Dano and Michelle Williams, while Montana Story is more straightforward about two siblings

(Owen Teague and Haley Lu Richardson) reconnecting after years apart. Both are executed successfully and do the most with modest productions.

Also on the smaller production scale, John Patton Ford’s Emily the Criminal was a pleasant surprise for crime drama fans wanting to see a feature through the eyes of a woman (Aubrey Plaza) who gets involved with underground fraud and scamming.

Another critical hit with a complicated female lead, Todd Field’s Tár, was not only the return of an acclaimed writer-director and Cate Blanchett’s most recent praised performance, it offered a new perspective on celebrities, privilege and “cancel culture.”

If you were looking for some “back to basics,” yet solid horror this year, there are Ti West’s X—an homage to both 1970s slashers and porno origins—and Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey, a prequel to the popular Predator franchise.

Mia Goth and Amber Midthunder lead the smaller-scale spooky period pieces impressively, with both films rejuvenating their genre and series, in Prey’s case.

And to conclude my top 10 of 2022, Graham Moore’s crime drama The Outfit was a good example of how to shoot a “play on screen,” with only two or three rooms and about five actors. Mark Rylance and Johnny Flynn deliver per usual, while Dylan O’Brien and Zoey Deutch debut their effective chemistry.

I’m not sure if 2022 will go down as a stellar year in cinema history, but it’s one that left me thinking, “Eh, not bad.” SC

day through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

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 | 10

TRIVIA TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

JAZZ NIGHT AT PADDY’S STATION 6-9 p.m. Mike De Bellis and his jazz quarter will perform, so settle in for a night of smooth tunes. Have a pint and some fish and chips while you’re there. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo

Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

WEDNESDAY | 11

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in at the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches. Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@ sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

OPEN

MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON JANUARY 19, 2023 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Minor Conditional Use Permit 22-299, SC Body Care Spa Accessory Massage, 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite J

A request to add massage-technician employees to an existing spa that offers existing accessory massage services as a sole provider, between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. Massage services are proposed to remain accessory to the primary use of the suite as a spa providing beauty and esthetician services.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 22-137 and Minor Exception Permit 22-361, Hager-Lannen Remodel and Addition, 216 Avenida Victoria

A request to consider an expansion greater than 50% to an 840 square-foot single-family resi-

dence with a 225 square-foot non-conforming garage to remain without modification, that includes an addition of 545 square-feet of living space and 190 square-foot studio attached to the garage. The project abuts two buildings on the City’s list of historic resources.

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, 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, January 19, 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.

Zoning Administrator

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON JANUARY 18, 2023, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Conditional Use Permit 22-365, Pronto Italian Market Full Alcohol, 221 Avenida Del Mar, Suite A

A request for an existing market to expand the alcohol sales from beer and wine (ABC Type 20 License) to full range alcohol for off-site consumption (ABC Type 21 License).

Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

Master Project 21-322, Calvada Mixed-Use Development, 1430 S. El Camino Real

A request to develop a mixed-use building at 1430 S. El Camino Real, which is within the Mixed Use 3.2 Zone and the Architectural and Affordable Housing Overlays. A portion of the property is within the Coastal Zone. The proposed project includes 10 apartment units (including one affordable unit) totaling 16,864 square feet of interior space, with 25 corresponding parking stalls, and 6,681 square feet of retail/office space with 24 corresponding parking stalls. The development requires a Site Plan Permit, Cultural Heritage Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and a Discretionary Sign Permit.

The Planning Division completed an initial environmental assessment of the project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Staff recommends the Planning Commission determine the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines

Section 15332 (Class 32: In-Fill Development Projects).

All documents are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment(s) by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or 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 Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the requests.

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

Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON JANUARY 18, 2023, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Zoning Amendment 22-366 – Zoning Permit Streamlining

A request to consider a City-initiated amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Clemente Municipal Code to:

1) Reduce the level of public hearing decisions for several planning application types, while maintaining public minutes of decisions and appeal procedures when experience has shown the projects have not had issues of significant public concerns or impacts to prompt a higher level of public review. For example, smaller additions to residences less than 500 square feet visible from the street currently require Planning Commission review, and are proposed by this ordinance to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator;

2) Modify the Zoning Code for administrative approval of minor projects requiring design review in the Architectural Overlay, adjacent to, or involving, historic structures, and nonresidential properties; to add general standards, project-specific standards, and change the types of projects and circumstances which would be eligible for staff-level approval, subject to appeal with permits disclosed publicly for transparency. Currently, there is a broader category of projects eligible for administrative approval. The proposed ordinance replaces this with lists of projects that may be approved by staff if they meet the general and project-specific standards (e.g. projects that won’t affect character defining features of historic structures, such as a privacy fence constructed of certain materials), and the City Planner would have discretion to forward applications to a public hearing if warranted;

3) Consolidate planning applications to simplify submittals and administrative processing;

4) Allow beer and wine sales for indoor, on-site consumption in restaurants with food service

by-right with a State license; and

5) Clarify planning permit review procedures to facilitate staff and public understanding and implementation (e.g. how requests for alcohol sales/service is processed for hotels and entertainment venues).

Staff recommends that the amendments not be considered a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5), because the revisions relate to the ongoing administrative activities and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore do not constitute a “project” as defined by the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., title 14, § 15000 et seq.). In the alternative, staff recommends that the amendments be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) on the basis that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments clarify the application review process and streamline several procedures. The proposed changes do not change land use designations or increase the type, density, or land use impacts of potential development.

All documents are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment(s) by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or 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 Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission 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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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ROBERT D. TUMBRELLO

Case Number: 30-2022-01275161-PR-LA-CJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of ROBERT D. TUMBRELLO

A Petition for Probate has been filed by SAVANNAH TUMBRELLO HUNTER in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARY MAKLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. This will avoid the need to obtain court approval for many actions taken in connection with the estate. However, before taking certain actions, the personal representative will be required

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to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action. The petition will be granted unless good cause is shown why it should not be.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

a. Date: March 22, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. in Dept: C08

b. Address of Court: 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701

c. The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. (1) Appearance at the hearing must be by video remote using the court’s designated video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mental-health.html to appear remotely for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 58 of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of delivery of the notice to you under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may request special notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code.

Attorney for Petitioner: M. Damien Holcomb, Esq. 1875 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Ph: (310) 274-8700

Published in: San Clemente Times, December 29, 2022, January 5, 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PARKING ENFORCEMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING

City Project No. ___(TBD)___

Bids must be submitted electronically through the City of San Clemente’s electronic procurement and bidding system (PlanetBids) at: https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/28939/portal-home.

All bidders must first register as a vendor on this website to participate in a bid or to be added to a prospective bidders list. Bids must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2023. All bids received after that time will be considered non-responsive and will be deemed disqualified. Only electronic bids submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted.

The primary scope of the project is for the contractor to provide enforcement of the City’s street sweeping parking restrictions in the Neighborhood Pride Program (NPP) posted areas as well as restricted and paid parking throughout the City of San Clemente, CA.

Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, Specifications and contract documents posted in the City’s PlanetBids website, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

Notice To be published: December 29, 2022 And January 05, 2023

In light of the current situation there will be NO pre-bid meeting held for this Project. Any questions in reference to the project must be submitted via PlanetBids. The deadline to submit any questions will be Monday, January 09, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

Dated December 21, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22FL001095

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner

Seyed Jamaleddin Ahmadi Abhari; Seyed Jamaleddin Ahmadi Abhari on behalf of Seyed Parsa Ahmadi Abhari and Seyed Pendar Ahmadi Abhari, minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

Seyed Jamaleddin Ahmadi Abhari

Seyed Parsa Ahmadi Abhari

Seyed Pendar Ahmadi Abhari

Proposed Name

Jamal Abhari

Parsa Abhari

Pendar Abhari

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 02/01/2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept.: L74

The address of the court is Orange County Superior Court, Family Law Court Operations, 341 The City Dr S., Orange, CA 92868. Other: Remote. The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/ time set for your hearing.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times, December 15, 22, 29, January 5, 2022

Date: November 30, 2022, Judge Julie A. Palafox, Judge of the Superior Court

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

League Play Opens Next Week

After one more light week of games this week as the holiday break wraps up, San Clemente sports teams look ahead to opening their South Coast League schedules.

San Clemente girls water polo leads off the week on Tuesday, Jan. 10, with a match at San Juan Hills at 5 p.m. The Tritons (4-4) have been off since Dec. 22. San Juan Hills (6-7) has never beaten San Clemente in three all-time meetings.

The Triton girls basketball team also opens on Tuesday by hosting Aliso Niguel at 7 p.m. The Wolverines are 3-10 on the season, and San Clemente (14-4) took both games over Aliso Niguel last season.

San Clemente boys soccer is next up to kick off the South Coast League on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. at Aliso Niguel. The Tritons (4-2-5) were narrowly edged out for the league title last season by San Juan Hills. Aliso Niguel (5-0) hasn’t faced San Clemente since 2018 and is 2-10-8 all-time against the Tritons.

The Triton boys basketball team tips off its league slate at home on Wednesday against San Juan Hills at 7 p.m. San Clemente (6-13) looks to rebound after losing three in a row and eight of its past 10 games. Defending CIF-SS Division 2A champion San Juan Hills (11-7) makes its first foray into the South Coast League and has lost nine of its past 10 against the Tritons dating to 2012.

San Clemente girls soccer will be the last to open up league play on Thursday, Jan. 12, at Aliso Niguel at 5:30 p.m. The Tritons (101-3) are ranked No. 7 in the combined CIFSS Division 1 & 2 poll. Aliso Niguel (0-2-2) hasn’t beaten the Tritons in their past four meetings, with two draws and two losses.

Wrestling Places Two at Tournament of Champions

The San Clemente boys wrestling program wrapped up 2022 with two wrestlers taking medals and podium spots in the Tournament of Champions at Sonora High School.

Cole Robertson finished second at 220 pounds, and Ben Wimberly finished third at 132 pounds. Overall, despite several wrestlers out with illnesses, the Tritons finished 15th as a team in the 66-team field.

Robertson won by fall in the first three rounds and posted decision wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Robertson lost by fall in the championship but still took home the silver.

Wimberly similarly won by fall in his first three matches, but after a quarterfinal win by decision, he lost by decision in the semifinals. Wimberly won by fall in his first consolation match and won by decision in the third-place match to take a medal.

Girls Basketball Win Streak Snapped in Holiday Prep Classic Final

The San Clemente girls basketball team strung together a 10-game win streak to push into the final of the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego, but the Tritons were held to a season-low 31 points in a loss to Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach on Friday, Dec. 30.

San Clemente (14-4) went 11-2 in the

month of December with its only losses coming in the first game of the Troy Classic to Orange Lutheran, ranked No. 11 in CIF-SS Division 1, and to Mira Costa. The Tritons, ranked No. 9 in CIF-SS Division 2AA, also won the Segerstrom Classic.

In the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic, San Clemente won its first three games, each by a margin of 14 points or more. The Tritons defeated Skyline of Washington, 44-29; Campbell Hall of North Hollywood, 66-34; and Peninsula of Rolling Hills Estates, 57-43, to reach the final. Kiley Quillin, a senior, was named to the All-Tournament team.

San Clemente has two more home games before next week’s league opener. The Tritons will take on La Salle of Pasadena on Thursday, Jan. 5, and host University City of San Diego in the Orange County-San Diego Showcase at noon on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Boys Soccer Strong in SoCal National Showcase

It was a tightly contested week in Oceanside to close out the year for the San Clemente boys soccer team.

The Tritons opened the SoCal National Showcase against CIF-SS Los Angeles City Finalist Birmingham, and San Clemente was downed by the narrowest margin in penalty kicks. Birmingham scored its lone goal in the first half, and junior Carter Cooper scored in the second half for San Clemente. After playing to a draw, the teams went deep into the penalty shootout with Birmingham coming out on top, 9-8.

San Clemente rebounded with a 3-1 win over Richmond, a CIF finalist from the north, with goals from Cooper, Max Gonzalez and Jacob Poole.

In its final game, San Clemente prevailed in penalties over CIF State SoCal Regional Division II champion Torrey Pines. Kai Trager scored in the first half for the Tritons, but Torrey Pines also scored in the opening frame. The tie score held through the rest of the match, before San Clemente took the tiebreaker.

Next up for the Tritons is their South Coast League opener at Aliso Niguel.

Girls Soccer Takes Third at Excalibur Tournament

The San Clemente girls soccer team took home some hardware to close out 2022 at the Excalibur Tournament at Foothill and Tustin High Schools.

The Tritons posted back-to-back clean sheets against West Hills of Santee, 1-0, and San Marcos, 2-0. Rylie McLeish, a senior, and junior Addison Roberston split duties in the net.

San Clemente fell in the semifinals, 1-0, to Long Beach Millikan before wrapping up with a 5-1 win over Buchanan in the third-place match.

San Clemente’s next match is its league opener at Aliso Niguel. SC

San Clemente wrestlers Cole Robertson (top, middle) and Ben Wimberly (bottom, second from right) each medaled at the Sonora Tournament of Champions on Dec. 29. Photos: Courtesy of Janelle Stever

Training ideas to keep you ripping in the New Year

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The year 2023 is going to be a good year. With winter swells stacking up and local mountains getting hammered by snow, the next few weeks could be something truly special.

It’s that magical time of year in which you can score overhead waves and offshore winds in the morning, then beeline it straight to the slopes and shred all afternoon. There aren’t many places in the world that this is possible, so if you haven’t taken advantage yet, now’s definitely the time to get busy.

And speaking of getting busy, there are probably more than a few folks out there reading this who have arrived in the New Year with a resolution or two—be it getting back into surfing after years away from the lineup or challenging themselves to ride bigger or heavier waves.

Whatever the resolution, be the positive change you seek, and in the words of the late, great Bob Marley, “Don’t bury your thoughts; turn your visions into reality.”

When it comes to tuning up for the surf life, if you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you’ll know I’m a huge advocate of swimming for fitness. I’ve never figured out why more surfers don’t dedicate time to training in the pool; it’s so good in so many ways.

For starters, swim training is really good for the endurance one needs when the waves are pumping, especially for those who may be getting a little long in the tooth. We live in an area where it can go flat for a few weeks at a time, and surfing alone may not be enough to allow you to perform the way you want to when the waves do come up.

Regular swim conditioning solves this issue. Training in the pool can help you paddle circles around the crowd when it’s big.

And while swimming is great for endurance, it may be even better for competitors looking for an edge over their rivals in the water. Think about what it takes to win a 20- or 30-minute

heat. There’s a lot of sprinting, a lot of battling for priority, and when the wave of the day does come in, you’d best be ready to give it your all.

Sprint workouts in the pool and improved stroke technique can be a powerful point of differentiation. In talking with some of the world’s most elite pros, they often point out that it’s hard to find a pool to train in when they’re on the road. Luckily, if you live in Dana Point or San Clemente, there is no shortage of great facilities that are open to the public. No excuses!

I’m also a big believer in forms of exercise like Pilates and yoga that will allow you to develop strength and flexibility without gaining extra mass.

Full transparency, my wife owns Align Pilates and Yoga Center in San Juan Capistrano, so I may be a bit biased, but I really believe that Pilates and yoga can help you stay in the water, surfing better for longer.

As a middle-aged computer jockey, I’m

not so much interested in hammering weights in the gym; I’d rather stay loose and limber. Pilates and yoga will help with strength and flexibility and, in turn, can reduce the potential for injury.

I believe that surfing should always be fun. That’s why we all started in the first place. But that doesn’t mean all those good times don’t require a little work. Whether you aspire to join the world tour or are just hoping to keep surfing into old age, putting in some hard yards in the pool or yoga studio will always pay off in the end. SC

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 a number of 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.

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 57-59 Degrees F

GROM OF THE WEEK

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

e’re barreling into 2023 with one of the most stoked groms you’re going to find bobbing around out there.

Bonham Colaco epitomizes what it means to be a young, fired-up, frothing surfer today. The 12-year-old goofy-footer always has a smile on his face and is down to chase waves up and down the coast even when it’s flat at home.

Competing among the Western Surfing Association and Scholastic Surf Series ranks, he’s also an integral member of the Marco Surf Team.

When he’s not searching for surf with friends or training with Dana Point surf coach Lucas Taub, you may find Colaco up in the mountains shredding on his snowboard or rolling around on his skateboard.

In the snow, on the street or in the park, his skills on snow and on skateboards are only rivaled by his skills in the water.

With a new year at hand and heaps of optimism, we can’t wait to see what Colaco and his crew accomplish in 2023. SC

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

Water Visibility and Conditions: 1-2’

Thursday: Rapidly rising WNW swell, with waist to shoulder high waves , (3-4’+), in the morning, kicking up to head high to several feet+ overhead, (5-7’+), during the afternoon. Breezy southerly winds and heavy rain/runoff make for poor surfing conditions all day.

Outlook: Friday’s surf fills in some more as a fresh W swell joins the WNW swell, setting up well overhead waves in the 6-8’ range. Much better conditions by Friday, with light/variable winds in the morning, followed by a light+ afternoon sea breeze. Saturday’s surf drops to chest-head high, (4-5’) , as the swell mix fades, then a new WNW swell moves in on Sunday with chest high to a foot overhead waves, (4-6’+). The pattern of light/variable morning winds turning to light+ afternoon onshores repeats on Saturday, keeping conditions favorable. Rising WNW winds are due Sunday, getting moderate in the afternoon.

Jake Howard, somewhere between Maui and Lanai during the annual Maui Channel Swim. Photo: Howard Media

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Bonham Colaco. Photo: Courtesy of Marco Surf Team

A stylish surfer brimming with talent, Bonham’s competitive game is getting better and better with every event in which he surfs.