Council highlights bike lanes, trolley expansion and historic redevelopment in State of the City remarks

During the State of the City luncheon, a city council member outlined a set of transportation and development projects intended to improve mobility and local amenities.

The speaker said bike lanes will be expanded on Pico near the high school to improve student and family routes, and expressed hope that a trail between North Beach and the pier will reopen this summer thanks to work by regional transit agencies (OCTA and Metrolink). The council member also announced plans for an all‑electric trolley expansion into eastern San Clemente, to be known as the yellow line.

On redevelopment, the speaker said the Near Theater and Boating Alley will reopen after rehabilitation as a food court and event center, calling it an important milestone for North Beach Historic District revitalization. The speaker also promoted the Salty Turf miniature golf course and a new restaurant named in the transcript as Zoveve as new local amenities for families and students.

What was not decided: The remarks announced intentions and projects but did not include ordinance votes or final design approvals at the luncheon.