SAN CLE
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CALIFORNA TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente was called to order by Chair Pro Tem Kweskin, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:02 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
PRESENT Jennifer Elliott, Shari Grace, Thor Johnson, Chair Pro Tem Ed Kweskin, Teri Rousseau, and Amelia Weinstein
ABSENT Chair Rob Feuerstein
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chair Pro Tem Kweskin
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 9, 2024 Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
ROUSSEAU, AND CARRIED 6-0, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT, to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 9, 2024.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
William Scott, Dana Point, expressed concern about updating and expanding the existing Ralphs Skate Park.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
JOHNSON, AND CARRIED 6-0, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT, to agendize further discussion of the skatepark for the next regularly scheduled meeting on Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of June 11, 2024 Page 2
CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES
A. Recreation Activities and Events
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Wylie, provided an update on the success of San Clemente Arbor Day, Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, and the Memorial Day Observance. She reminded the Commission of the several upcoming special events open to the public.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and Consideration of Applications for Aquatics Partnership Status Director Wylie presented the staff report and responded to Commissioners inquiries.
Mark Matheson, President of the San Clemente Aquatics Team, expressed his concerns regarding SCAT being downgraded from Senior to Junior Aquatics Partnership. He also expressed his concerns regarding the Partnership Policy and the percentage of residents needed to receive the Senior Aquatics Partnership.
Logan Powell, Club Director for the San Clemente Water Polo, expressed his concerns regarding the Partnership Policy.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
WEINSTEIN, AND CARRIED 4-2, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT, (CHAIR PRO TEM KWESKIN AND COMMISSIONER ROUSSEU VOTING NOE) to support the staff recommendation to grant Junior Partnership status to the San Clemente Tritons Water Polo Corporation for a two-year agreement.
MOTION BY CHAIR PRO TEM KWESKIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON, AND CARRIED 5-1, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT,
(COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT VOTING NOE) to grant San Clemente Aquatics Team Senior Partnership for one year and re-evaluating resident percentages next year.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROUSSEAU, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GRACE, AND CARRIED 6-0, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT, to recommend Council review the policies for Senior Partnership for Aquatics.
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of June 11, 2024 Page 3 B. Consideration of Applications for Sports Partnership Status Director Wylie presented the staff report and responded to Commissioners inquiries.
David Kendall, AYSO, requested an extension to update their rosters with new addresses for residents; and expressed his concerns regarding military families.
In response to Commission inquiries, Director Wylie clarified that active military receives the City of San Clemente resident discount.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON, AND CARRIED 5-1, CHAIR FEUERSTEIN ABSENT, (CHAIR PRO TEM KWESKIN VOTING NOE) to support staff recommendation to grant Tier I! Recreational Sports Partnership Status to Elite Soccer League and San Clemente Youth Football for a three-year term, and Tier II Recreational Sports Partnership to AYSO for a one-year term and come back next year with updated rosters.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
i. Master Plan Update - Richard T. Steed Park
Director Wylie indicated that the final look at the 24-court pickleball design and amending the environmental findings will be going to the City Council on June 18, 2024, for review and consideration.
Director Wylie also indicated that Council has approved a 2-year budget skate component of that was funding for an expansion of the existing ii. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Items
None.
8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Funding and Sponsorship Committee - Johnson, Rousseau Commissioner Rousseau discussed at the last Friends of San Clemente Foundation Meeting, that the foundation put together a template for funding requests.
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of June 11, 2024 Page 4 ii. "Beautify San Clemente" Subcommittee - Grace, Johnson, Weinstein Commissioner Johnson indicated that the subcommittee is working with community-based organizations to identify areas where they can add plants.
B. Items from Commissioners
i. PierPride Foundation
No updates. A new Commissioner will be appointed at the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 13, 2024.
ii. Public Affairs - Kweskin
Chair Pro Tem Kweskin provided an update on a discussion he had with staff from the Office of Assemblywoman Laurie Davies regarding a potential appointment of a resident from South Orange County to the California State Parks & Recreation Commission.
ili. Proposed Agenda Items
None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WEINSTEIN, SECOND BY MEMBER JOHNSON, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. to a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
what
8-13-2024
Date
Recreation Commission
SamaR sti 8/13/24
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director