CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION
1. Name: lcordell Bauer
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4. How long have you lived in San Clemente? loctober 2001, working here prior to that What is your occupation? I Designer and importer
Please explain why you would like to serve on the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
I have three children and have used--extensively--all the beaches, parks and swim facilities in the city. My daughter swims six days a week at the Sports Park, we've played soccer at Pirate Park and Hermosa Sports Park, baseball at San Gorgornio, both at Liberty Park, baseball at Steed, have used the Ole Hanson pool, as well as all the beaches including Calafia for Junior Guards. I also spoke with past City Manager Eric Sund about a bicycle pump track, and the local trails that have been made by bike enthusiasts.
I'm also interested in the commission as I have been working with the people on "Save Our Beaches" regarding a comprehensive approach to sand replenishment at our beaches, and how to have this monumental task established and funded for long-term success.
5. Please explain how your background and experience would contribute to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
I think answer #4 explains quite a bit my experiences and why I want to contribute. The very first time speaking at a council meeting--and I hate public speaking--! talked about meeting two older locals who lwere eating lunch next to me. At the time I only worked in San Clemente. One was a lawyer and the other owned a local shop, and both were in sandals and Hawaiian shirts. Both were also old friends who had gone to San Clemente Hight school together (I asked). This is the type of community that I want to grow up in, and raise my kids in. And I want to help make it even better. It's when I decided to make it my goal to raise my family here.
6. Please explain any expertise that you may have in the area of ocean water quality and/or beach environmental stewardship.
I have no formal training. However, I think I'm one of the few (only?) people who have contacted people like he Santa Margarita Water District to find out how water from the Trampas reservoir was diverted from San Juan Creek during the building and filling of the reservoir. I've also sent letters to the California Coastal Commission regarding our current sand replenishment issues. I've contacted them in the past when supporting the effort to prevent a toll road through San Clemente.
I'll continue to try and make San Clemente a better place to live, whether I get a commission seat or not.
However, I hope that my participation can help support the city more directly with acceptance to this commission.
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8. What is your educational background?
High School/Colleges Attended Major Field of Study Degree? Judge Memorial Catholic HS yes
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA undergrad yes - - University of Utah BS Communications yes -
Please explain any experience that you have in community, governmental, cha ritable or educational affairs .
I've been a board of trustees member at the Elks Lodge, and have been a board member of the Coalition to Save San Clemente, which focused on the issue of the toll road. We used state legislators, social media, and even litigation to help our city avoid the toll road.
I also helped administer the "San Clemente Cares" facebook site, which at the time had over 5,000 members.
On a more personal level I've helped lead out local "Adventure Guides" troop for our boys, and was an assistant A YSO coach, and took the training to be able to coach up to the high school level. I played competitive soccer at the high school level and college level.
9. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the second Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 6:00 pm. Please explain any challenges, if any, you may have in meeting this commitment.
I do't anticipate any challenges, and should have extra time between meetings for communication, education and follow-up.
10. Please describe your views on the quality of City beaches and parks, including any steps you feel should be taken for improvement.
There are two main issues facing our beaches; the homeless and addicted population congregating, littering and leaving drug paraphrenalia at the beach, and sand erosion. Both require long-term, consistent action in order to mitigate their effects. Although the main issue of homelessness needs to be addressed by other portoins of the government, this commission needs to take this into consideration for any of the decisions made for the beaches and park areas.
Sand replenishment wi ll take a long-term, multi-layered approach to do it correctly. It's Federal, State, County and local governments as well as water treatment facilities (current and future), and all stake-holders in this program. Save Our Beach has identified over a dozen groups who have direct intersts in how this issue is managed. If anything, the commission can help keep the lines of communication open and to wrangle as many groups to our cause as possible for the long-term future of our beaches.
11. Please use the space below to explain any other factors about yourself that you would like for the Councilmembers to cons ider as they review your application.
I hope to be a good representative of the residents on this board, and to make a positive difference. My Joals aren't exotic, although I am hoping to "leave it better than you found it." rT"hanks for your consideration.