City or San Clemente
MAY 19 2023
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE City Clerk Department
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION
1. Name: !Edward R. Kweskin
2. How long have you lived In San Clemente? Ll4_3____,,y_e_a_r_s _________________ .....J
3. What Is your occupation? Semi-Retired Commercial Vice President-Director of Special Projects
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6. Please explain why you would like to serve on the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
Experience and Knowledge as follows:
Planning Commission 1980-1991-General Plan; Ranch·o San Clemente Specific Plan; Telega Specific Plan; Plan 2000 Forward Plan (1980)
Beaches, Parks and Recreation (1994-1998)
United States Green Building Council-State Commltee-Vlce Charman (advocacy for Sukslalnablllty legislation, appointment to California Building Standards Commission) United States Building Council- Board of Directors Orange County Chapter-Member of the BOD; Chairman bommerclal Industrial and Development Council-Member of BOO; Legislative Affairs Committee Chair.
Local Service: ·
President of San Clemnente Little Leaglue .
President of San Clemente Community Theater (Cabrillo Playhouse) Please explain how your background and experience would contribute to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
r..s a Commerilal Construction Executive, Project Manager and Director of Special Projects and former City Commissioner as listed above familiar and capable fo the followlng purposes of the Commission:
(A) act In an advisory capacity to the City Council In all matters pertaining to parks, beaches, recreation, parkways and street trees;
(B) consider the annual budget for parks, beaches, recreation, parkways, and street trees during the preparation of the annual budget and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council and City Manager; (C) assist In the planning of parks and coordinate recreation programs for the public, promote and stimulate public Interests therein, and to that end solicit, to the fullest extent possible, the cooperation of all public and private agendas Interested therein; (D) evaluate and review park :!evelopment plans of the City; and, (E) perform such other duties as may be prescribed by Mission !statement parks and Rec
Please explain any expertise that you may have In the area of ocean water quality and/or beach environmental stewardship.
Statewide Vice Chairman of the United Stales Green Building Council with bl-annual trips to Sacramento for egislatlve advisory and administration relations.
cEED-AP Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Deslgn)-Accradited Professional Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors-Orange County of USGBC.
Dhalrman of the Legislative Affairs Committee
Leed Ceriification is a globlly reognized symbol of achievement and leadership In sustainability and lenvronmental Impacts within the frameworl of best practices of means and methods. , '
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11. What Is your educational background?
High School/Colleges Attended Major Field of Study Degree? Forest View HS-Arlington Hgts, IL -
Loyola University-Chicago Business Adm-Accounting BS
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Journeyman Cert. Journeyman Please explain any experience that you have In community, governmental, charitable or educational affairs.
Planning Commission 1980-1991-General Pian; Rancho San Clemente Specific Plan; Talaga Specific Plan; Plan 2000 Forward Plan (1980)
Beaches, Parks and Recreation (1994-1998)
United States Green Building Council-State Commltee-Vice Charman (advocacy for Sukstainability legislation, appointment to California Building Standards Commission) United States Building Council- Board of Directors Orange County Chapter-Member of the BOD; Chairman Commercial Industrial and Development Council-Member of BOD; Legislative Affairs Committee Chair.
Local Service:
President of San Ciemnente L~tie Leagiue
President of San Clemente Community Theater (Cabrillo Playhouse) 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.
None-Avallalble for all regularly scheduled meetings, joint sessions, special meetings, seminars, advocacy triips on behalf ot the City of San Clemente.
Please describe your views on the quality of City beaches and parks, including any steps you feel should be taken for improvement.
The Beaches are-under an exitential threat from rising ocean levels, geological failures, seismic activity and remldial work by the railroad at their ROW (Right of Way). Immediate review of all lmpiioatlons, capital expenditures to mitigate (including design and execution), review for budget Implications and a schedule of mitigation/capital improvements to sustain the ocean front of the city.
Parks need to provide recreational activities for the older demographic of the community; Provide facilities and management which may have reveue potential regular organized use.
Improvement of facilities (restrooms, storage areas, snack bars) to accomodate recreational uses.
Please use the space below to explain any other factors about yourself that you would like for the Councllmembers to consider as thev review your application.
~ong term resident-43 years
Raised (4) Children who played soccer, baseball recreationally for 12 years total Children who played Vari sty sports at San Clemente HS in basketball, baseball and football. c:ormer USSA Slow Pitch Manager and Player for 13 years nvolvement in the public partneershlp at the softball complex which resulted In freeing up facilities for youth lactivltes speclflccaly at Bonita Canyon and San Gorgonla parl(s. With Dennis Green the Improvements and o those respective parks for expanded recreational community uses.
Working Knowledge of the Parks Master Plan, The Second Phase Specific Plan(s), the 2022-2023 City Budget -2,.,, /4