CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Vice Chair Kweskin called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA. Vice Chair Kweskin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein ABSENT None
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
1. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Director Wylie stated that staff recommends the item be postponed until another meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Garcia, second by Commissioner McCanne to postpone the nomination of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson until the next meeting.
A substitute motion by Commissioner Weinstein, second by Commissioner Johnson, FAILED 2-6 to proceed with the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson nominations at this meeting.
AYE: Johnson, Kahn
NOE: Garcia, Grace, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein
Original motion FAILED 3-4 to postpone the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson nominations to the next meeting.
AYE: Garcia, Kweskin, McCanne
NOE: Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Weinstein
A substitute motion by Commissioner Grace, second by Commissioner Weinstein, CARRIED 6-0-1 to nominate the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at this meeting.
AYE: Grace, Johnson, Kweskin, Kahn, McCanne, Weinstein
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NOE: None
ABSTAIN: Garcia
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of August 13, 2024 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Grace and second by Commissioner Weinstein, to nominate Weinstein as Chairperson.
A substitute motion by Kweskin, second by McCanne, FAILED 3-4 to nominate Kweskin as Chairperson.
AYE: Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne
NOE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Weinstein
Original motion CARRIED 7-0 to nominate Weinstein as Chairperson.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
Motion by Chair Weinstein, second by Commissioner Johnson, to nominate Johnson as Vice Chairperson, CARRIED 7-0.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 11, 2024, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Motion by Commissioner Garcia, second by Commissioner Grace, CARRIED 7-0 to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 11, 2024.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CURRENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES
A. Recreation Activities and Events
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, discussed the recent Dive- In Movie, 4th of July fireworks, Stars, Stripes & Slip 'N Slides, summer concert series, Island Nights, Movie in the Park, the upcoming Sunset & Symphony Concert, and SC Open Skate Contest.
6. OLD BUSINESS
None.
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7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on the Status of a Skate Park Expansion
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the report's contents and responded to Commission inquiries.
Motion by Commissioner Kweskin, second by Commissioner Garcia, CARRIED 7-0 to receive and file the administrative report.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
B. Development of BP&R Commission Work Plan for FY 2024-25 A report by Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, discussing the Work Plan Items.
Commissioners either individually or in agreement commented on the following items that should be included in the Commission Work Plan:
1. Cost of services study review for the use of beaches, parks, and recreation facilities.
2. Review of concept designs for the playground replacement projects at Forster Ranch Community Park and Talega Park.
3. Review of designs for the anticipated expansion of the skate park.
4. Participation in and review of the conceptual designs for two new dog parks located and San Luis Rey Park and San Gorgonio Park.
5. Consideration and review of the anticipated designs of the meadow field space at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.
6. Update the Aquatics Partnership Policy.
7. Overview/special presentation of the current master plan for the department.
8. Add an Events Subcommittee.
9. Continue Funding and Sponsorship Subcommittee.
Motion by Commissioner Garcia, second by Chair Weinstein, CARRIED 7-0 to add an Events Subcommittee to the FY 2024-25 Work Plan.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
Motion by Chair Weinstein, second by Commissioner McCanne, CARRIED 7-0 to accept the 8 items as the FY 2024-25 Work Plan.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of August 13, 2024 Page 4 Motion by Commissioner Kweskin, second by Commissioner Kahn, FAILED 6-1 to bring back a collective list at a later date.
AYE: Kweskin
NOE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, McCanne, Weinstein
Motion by Vice Chair Johnson, second by Commissioner Garcia, CARRIED 7-0 to adopt the continued consideration of funding/sponsorship strategies for events and parks development.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
i. Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, reminded the Commissioners that the Fall 2024 Recreation Magazine is out. ii. PierPride Foundation - Selection of Commission Representative Motion by Chair Weinstein, second by Vice Chair Johnson, to nominate Garcia to be the PierPride representative.
Commissioners either individually or in agreement commented on the qualifications to be the PierPride Foundation Representative.
Linda Williams, San Clemente, brought up concerns about Commissioner Grace's qualifications to be the PierPride Foundation Representative.
Substitute motion by Vice Chair Johnson, second by Chair Weinstein to nominate Commissioner Grace to be the PierPride representative, CARRIED 4-2-1.
AYE: Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Weinstein
NOE: Kweskin, McCanne
ABSTAIN: Garcia
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
B. Items from Commissioners
i. Public Affairs - Commissioner Kweskin briefed Commissioners that both representatives are currently on hiatus; raised concerns on how someone in Southern California can get on the State Parks Commission. li. Proposed Future Agenda Items - Commissioner Kweskin would like to agendize a review on electrification of the entire City operation, i.e. fleet, and all equipment.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Garcia, second by Commissioner McCanne, CARRIED 7-0 to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA.
10-8-2024
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Date
Canadiali 10/9/24
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Date