Approved by the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission at its regular meeting on February 14, 2023.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 6:00 P.M.
Chair Rousseau called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamberslocated at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Commissioner Foremaster led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Susan Ambrose, Jennifer Elliott, Rob Feuerstein, Errol Foremaster, Teri Rousseau, Amelia Mae Weinstein
ABSENT Jorine Campopiano
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Carrie Brill, Aquatics/Sports Supervisor
Maile Stivers, Sr. Administrative Assistant
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 11, 2022 Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FOREMASTER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 5‐0‐1 WITH CHAIR ROUSSEAU ABSTAINING, to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of October 11, 2022.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Anonymous, San Clemente resident, requested clarification regarding site‐specific park master plan updates process.
Amanda Quintanilla, commented regarding planned pickleball courts and park tree management.
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 Pumpkin Splash, Doggie Dive, Red Ribbon Week & National Night Out, Monster Dash 5k & Fun Run, Santa’s Village by the Sea; and previewed upcoming events including Sunsets with Santa.
B. Environmental Services Update
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of December 13, 2022 Page 2 Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, reported an update on water quality data on the City website.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Recreation Sports Partnership Applications
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, and Carrie Brill, Aquatics/Sports Supervisor, summarized the contents of the report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Anonymous, San Clemente resident, commented concern regarding sportsscheduling causing traffic on Via San Gorgonio.
Liliana Cifuentes, San Clemente resident, expressed support for an exception for San Clemente Girl’s Softball to be granted Platinum Partnership status.
Danielle Latimer, San Clemente resident, expressed support for an exception for San Clemente Girl’s Softball to be granted Platinum Partnership status.
Aaron Greco, San Clemente resident, commented information regarding San Clemente Girl’s Softball operations.
Sonny Matham, San Clemente resident, expressed support for an exception for San Clemente Girl’s Softball to be granted Platinum Partnership status.
Elmer Roldan, San Clemente resident, expressed support for an exception for San Clemente Girl’s Softball to be granted Platinum Partnership status.
Michael Affleck, commented support for approval of Elite Soccer League Gold Partnership status and improved field allocations.
Commissioners either individually or in agreement commented:
San Clemente Girl’s Softball could be granted a season at Platinum status. The Commission should be cognizant of budget impact of discounts.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER AMBROSE, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to recommend the City Council grant Platinum Partnership status to San Clemente Girls Softball on a probationary basis for the current season.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FEUERSTEIN, SECOND BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to recommend the City Council grant Platinum Partnership statusto San Clemente Little League, American Youth Soccer Organization Region 111, and South Coast Youth Football for a period on one year.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to table consideration of partnership for Elite Soccer League to allow staff to review league rosters to verify residency percentage.
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MOTION BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FEUERSTEIN, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to reorder agenda items, and consider the proposed Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee, item 9.A.iii. Actions related to this item are listed under item 9.A.iii.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, reported an update on Recreation division staffing and the status of the Site‐Specific Park Master Plan updates and responded to Commission inquiries.
Anonymous, commented regarding pickleball court design at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park and Site‐Specific Park Master Plan updates. i. Pool Lifeguard Update
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, reported an update on pool lifeguard staffing and recruitment efforts and responded to Commission inquiries.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to call the meeting to order.
MOTION BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER AMBROSE, AND CARRIED 4‐2 WITH COMMISSIONERS FEUERSTEIN AND WEINSTEIN OPPOSED, to agendize the Site‐Specific Park Master Plan updates under the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Report for future meetings.
8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Coastal Items – Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, and Commissioner Ambrose reported a meeting with the City of Oceanside regarding efforts to improve beach sand conditions, the formation of a citizens group focused on improving beach sand conditions in San Clemente, California king tides, California Coastal Commission youth contests, Surfrider Foundation state of the beaches, a coastal project at neighboring city beaches, and San Clemente Shoreline project.
ii. Donations and Sponsorships – Chair Rousseau reported recent subcommittee meetings regarding subcommittee direction and fundraising options. iii. Consideration of Establishment of 2023 Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee
MOTION BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to establish a subcommittee for a period of one year to review youth sports partnerships.
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MOTION BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FEUERSTEIN, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to appoint Commissioner Weinstein to the Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to appoint Commissioner Foremaster to the Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee.
MOTION BY CHAIR ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER FEUERSTEIN, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to appoint Commissioner Ambrose to the Youth Sports Partnership Subcommittee.
B. Items from Commissioners
i. PierPride Foundation ‐ Commissioner Feuerstein reported a PierPride request for input on future projects and election of officers.
ii. Selection of Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation Liaison
COMMISSIONER AMBROSE NOMINATED COMMISSIONER FOREMASTER, to serve as Liaison to the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. Commissioner Foremaster declined the nomination noting a member of the Donations and Sponsorships Subcommittee would be beneficial.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 5‐1 WITH COMMISSIONER AMBROSE OPPOSED, to select Chair Rousseau as Liaison to the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation.
iii. Proposed Future Agenda Items – Commissioners proposed future agenda items including an update regarding the San Clemente Shoreline Project, grant update, and new citizens group called “Save Our San Clemente Beaches”.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, AND CARRIED 6‐0, to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. to a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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