CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GOLF COURSE
COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Golf Course Committee of the City of San Clemente was called to order on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center Auditorium located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA.
PRESENT: Nick Azzollini, Rick Divel, Mandy Hamilton, Ben Page, Dick Veale ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Jordan Gilmore, Golf Course Manager
Maile Stivers, Sr. Administrative Assistant
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 4, 2022
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AZZOLLINI, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAGE, AND CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 4, 2022.
B. Approval of Minutes of the Joint City Council/Commissions/Committees Meeting held August 30, 2022
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VEALE, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, WITH COMMITTEE MEMBER PAGE ABSTAINING, to approve the minutes of the Joint City Council/Commissions/Committees Meeting held August 30, 2022.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rebecca Farrow, San Clemente resident, commented regarding course conditions, golf course marshals, and silver tees.
John Adams, San Clemente resident, commented concern regarding non-residents booking tee times through resident accounts.
3. OLD BUSINESS
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
1.A.
Golf Course Committee Minutes of November 3, 2022 page 2 A. Resolution Amending Regular Meeting Location
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AZZOLLINI, AND CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 22-01 amending the regular meeting location to City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
B. Resolution Amending Golf Course Fees
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the contents of the administrative report and responded to Committee Member inquiries.
Rebecca Farrow, San Clemente resident, commented concern for trail fee for a private cart passenger.
Brock Anderson, commented regarding no-show players and possible booking fees.
Jeff Higbee, San Clemente resident, commented concern on the golf course budget and proposed a golf course satisfaction survey.
Committee Members either individually or in agreement commented:
• In section 7, Trail Fee for private carts should change “per rider” to “per cart”. • The language related to Trail Fees should remain unchanged.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VEALE, AND CARRIED 2-1-2 WITH COMMITTEE MEMBER PAGE OPPOSED AND COMMITTEE MEMBER AZZOLLINI AND CHAIR DIVEL ABSTAINING, to recommend the language in the resolution related to trail fees remain unchanged.
CONSENSUS WAS REACHED TO RECONSIDER THE ACTION, MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAGE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VEALE, AND CARRIED 2-1-2 WITH
VICE CHAIR HAMILTON OPPOSED AND COMMITTEE MEMBER AZZOLLINI AND CHAIR DIVEL ABSTAINING, to change in section 7 “per rider” to “per cart” and remove “or as determined by the Pro Shop Concessionaire”.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAGE, AND CARRIED 5-0, to recommend the City Council approve the proposed fee increases and associated resolution.
5. ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. 1st Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
Received and filed.
B. Report from Golf Maintenance Staff
Jordan Gilmore, Golf Course Manager, provided an update on golf maintenance activities including tree replacements and maintenance, course staff, fall aeration, tee box upgrades, turf improvements, new silver tee on 12, and tee improvements.
Golf Course Committee Minutes of November 3, 2022 page 3 Samantha Wylie, reported the Committee work plan was approved by City Council; provided an update regarding the City’s tree policy; and provided an update on ebike regulations.
6. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Greens Subcommittee Report
Committee Members Veale and Page presented a golf course tour report noting increased tree trimming and concerns regarding e-bikes.
B. House Subcommittee Report
Vice Chair Hamilton reported an update to limited Wedgewood food and beverage service operations.
C. Committee Member Items
Committee Members discussed course operations and maintenance activities including resident card management, clubhouse revenue, sand texture, private cart tire specifications, golf course budget and finances, and a deflection board on 17.
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VEALE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AZZOLLINI, AND CARRIED 5-0, to create a Golf Course Finance Review Subcommittee.
MOTION BY CHAIR DIVEL, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, AND CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Committee Members Page and Veale to the Golf Course Finance Review Subcommittee.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HAMILTON, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VEALE, AND CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 7:08 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
________________________________________ Date: _______________ Rick Divel, Golf Course Committee Chair
________________________________________ Date: _______________ Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director