OSAN CLEA
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
ENTE MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Chair Feuerstein called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:03 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Jennifer Elliott, Rob Feuerstein, Shari Grace, Thor Johnson, Ed Kweskin, Teri Rousseau, and Amelia Weinstein
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KWESKIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
ELLIOT, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to move Item 7.A.ii. forward on the agenda.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
ii. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Items
City Manager Hall thanked the Commission and staff for its service and discussed the importance and investment in recreation by the City. He explained the role of the Commission and work with staff and the City Council.
In response to Commission questions, City Manager Hall discussed slope stabilization and use of Casa Romantica; the need to rebid the T Street Bridge project; bridge powder coating; challenge with bluff failures due to private ownership; Mariposa Bridge repairs and Railroad right-of-way, 50 feet on either side of retaining wall; Railroad stabilization; sand replenishment project; and the importance for the Committee prioritizing its projects.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 12, 2023 Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED 7-0, to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 12, 2023.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES
A. Recreation Activities and Events
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, provided an update on the successful Sunsets with Santa event; and announced upcoming spring events, and Spring and Summer Camp registration opening on February 14.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Policy Establishing Guidelines for Naming City- Owned Facilities
Director Wylie presented the staff report.
In response to Commission questions, Director Wylie explained efforts to retain flexibility regarding large donations; issues with controversial names; and contracts for private enterprise donations and naming.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KWESKIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to forward the proposed policy to the City Council for consideration.
A. Update Regarding FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of February 13, 2024 Page 3 Director Wylie presented the staff report.
In response to Commission questions, Director Wylie explained that the funds for projects in process would be carried over; design of solar canopies and efforts to obtain grant funding; Pier Pride involvement in the Pier underpass; private source funding for a Pickleball facility; funding for Mariposa Bridge; design and construction of the Meadows at Vista Hermosa and impact on the carnival; importance of playground replacements, skateboard enhancements, and solar canopy; and use of solar canopy produced energy for the aquatics center, lighting and shade at Steed Park.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FEVERSTEIN, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to
determine the items on Pages 3 and 4 of the Staff Report, adding the Mariposa Bridge repair, as the Commission's high priority items.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
i. Master Plan Update
Director Wylie indicated the project was in the early phases of completing the environmental update for 24 courts; and public / private funding option.
In response to Commission questions, Director Wylie discussed issues with bad behavior at Steed Park, and a potential reservation system. ii. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Items
Director Wylie discussed details on the North Beach Playground and mini- golf negotiations.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Funding and Sponsorship Committee - Feuerstein, Elliot, Johnson Chair Feuerstein stated the last few meetings focused on the naming policy.
Commissioner Johnson stated the new subcommittee, with Commissioner Rousseau, would be meeting on February 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. ii. Selection of Members - Public Affairs Subcommittee
Commissioner Weinstein state they would be meeting later in the month.
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i. PierPride Foundation
Chair Feuerstein discussed the Pier Pride monthly meeting and efforts to work on the underpass.
il. Public Affairs
Commissioner Kweskin discussed AB2124 regarding swimming lessons for at risk youth and AB1848 creating increased penalties for Fentany! sales near schools and parks.
ili. Proposed Agenda Items
Commissioner Kweskin discussed the need for recreational activities for older residents, possibly bocci ball and beach exercise equipment, and requested a future item to discuss options.
Commissioner Rousseau asked about trail maintenance. Director Wylie discussed the contract for trail maintenance; the "goats paths" along the trail system which are created by the public, but not sanctioned trail pathways; and the need to expand the City's trail system.
In response to Commissioner Kweskin, Director Wylie stated electrification was under the Public Works Department and she summarized efforts of electrification.
Commissioner Feuerstein requested consideration of workout equipment on beaches.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KWESKIN, SECOND BY MEMBER JOHNSON, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to direct Director Wylie and Chair Feuerstein to discuss and establish park site visits.
Commissioner Johnson announced the Orange County vegan market at North Beach on March 2.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY MEMBER
ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. to a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
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