Approved by the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission at its regular meeting on December 13, 2022.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Chair Pro Tem Campopiano called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center Ole Hanson Fireside Room located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA. Commissioner Foremaster led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Susan Ambrose, Jorine Campopiano, Jennifer Elliott, Rob Feuerstein, Errol Foremaster, Amelia Mae Weinstein
ABSENT Teri Rousseau
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Cecilia Gallardo‐Daly, Community Development Director
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Update from Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation John Dorey, Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation representative, provided information regarding Foundation history and operations; invited Commissioner participation; and responded to Commission inquiries.
B. City of San Clemente Shoreline Monitoring Program
Cecilia Gallardo‐Daly, Community Development Director, and Greg Hearon, P.E. of Coastal Frontiers Corporation, presented information regarding the City of San Clemente Shoreline Monitoring program and responded to Commission inquiries.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 9, 2022 Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FOREMASTER, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of August 9, 2022.
B. August 30, 2022 Joint City Council/Commissions/Committees Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 3‐0‐3, WITH COMMISSIONERS AMBROSE AND FOREMASTER AND CHAIR PRO TEM CAMPOPIANO ABSTAINING, to approve the minutes of the Joint City Council/Commissions/Committees Meeting of August 30, 2022.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of October 11, 2022 Page 2 Anonymous, San Clemente resident, expressed concern regarding San Gorgonio Park operations and parking.
4. CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES
A. Recreation Activities and Events
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, presented photos and information regarding recent events including a movie in the park and SC Open Skate Contest; and previewed upcoming events including the Carnival Colossal, Pumpkin Splash, Red Ribbon Parade and National Night Out, Monster Dash 5k, Santa’s Village by the Sea, and Sunsets with Santa.
B. Environmental Services Update
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, reported an update on California Coastal Clean Up Day; and reported an update regarding water quality information on the City website.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Aquatics Partnership Review – San Clemente Aquatics
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the contents of the report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Yann DeFabrique, San Clemente Aquatics representative, presented information regarding San Clemente Aquatics organization and operations.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FEUERSTEIN, SECOND BY CHAIR PRO TEM CAMPOPIANO, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to recommend the City Council grant Senior Aquatics Partnership status to San Clemente Aquatics for a one‐year agreement with two possible one‐year extensions.
B. Resolution Amending Regular Meeting Location
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the contents of the report and responded to Commission inquiries.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to adopt Resolution No. 22‐01 amending the regular meeting location of the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission to City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of October 11, 2022 Page 3 i. Pool Lifeguard Update
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, reported an update on pool lifeguard recruitment efforts and responded to Commission inquiries.
Brian Haskins, San Clemente resident, expressed support for increase in pool lifeguards and lap swim availability.
9. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Coastal Items – Chair Pro Tem Campopiano reported a recent meeting with City staff regarding a proposed coastal resiliency plan, Clean Ocean Fee, and proposed feasibility study for sand retention structures; and Commissioner Ambrose reported California Coastal Commission student contests, and OCTA authorizing emergency railroad track stabilization.
ii. Donations and Sponsorships ‐ Commissioner Feuerstein reported the initial organizing meeting and focus areas of the Subcommittee.
B. Items from Commissioners
i. PierPride Foundation ‐ Commissioner Feuerstein reported PierPride fundraising activities including a dinner and pier jump; reported the reopening of the end of Pier concession building; reported an upcoming Light Up the Pier event; and reported proposed improvements to the base of pier area. ii. Proposed Future Agenda Items – Commissioners proposed future agenda items including a Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation Liaison, off‐leash dog opportunities, e‐bike enforcement on the Beach Trail, and City of Oceanside presentation regarding a feasibility study.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CHAIR PRO TEM CAMPOPIANO, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER AMBROSE, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. to a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
_______________________________ _______________________________ Chairperson of the Beaches, Parks & Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Recreation Commission