SAN
CLEMENTE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Chair Fowler called the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Committee of the City of San Clemente to order on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Committee Member Groseth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Chair Sherman Fowler, Jacqui Groseth, Vice Chair Shane Hirschman, Kathi Koehler, Joshua Paskowitz
ABSENT Nicholas Crays
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Committee Member Koehler, seconded by Committee Member Groseth, CARRIED 6-0, Committee Member Crays absent, to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2025, Arts and Culture Committee Regular Meeting.
AYE: Fowler, Groseth, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz
NOE: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Unsolicited Proposal - San Clemente Surf, Skate, Art, & Music Hall of Fame
A report by Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director, summarized the contents of the report, which is proposing a Hall of Fame to honor surfers, skaters, artists, and musicians in San Clemente, and responded to committee inquiries.
The applicant, Rick Petri, discussed the proposed Hall of Fame and responded to committee inquiries.
Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025 Page 2 Committee Members individually or as a group discussed the possible locations as suggested by the applicant, as well as suggesting North Beach.
Motion by Committee Member Paskowitz, seconded by Vice Chair Hirschman, CARRIED 6-0, Committee Member Crays absent, to form a subcommittee for the San Clemente Surf, Skate, Art, & Music Hall of Fame.
AYE: Fowler, Greco, Groseth, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz NOE: None
Subcommittee will include Crays, Hirschman, and Paskowitz B. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, mentioned that staff are working on plans for the 2028 Olympics and the City's 100th Anniversary, and the Committee's involvement is anticipated.
6. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Subcommittee - Art Exhibits/Displays (Crays, Fowler, Hirschman) There were no updates for this subcommittee.
B. Subcommittee - Concert Series & Events (Crays, Hirschman, Paskowitz) Vice Chair Hirschman shared that the schedule for the summer concert series has been released, and the events are underway.
C. Subcommittee - Amphitheater & Performing Arts Facility (Crays, Hirschman, Koehler)
There were no updates for this subcommittee.
D. Subcommittee - Art on Public Property (Greco, Koehler) Committee Member Greco commented that they have the City's draft of the policy on Art on Public Property. The Subcommittee will be working with Samantha Wylie and will bring it back to the next Committee Meeting.
Committee Member Koehler also mentioned that they have reached out to the Women's Club to see how much money they can offer.
E. Subcommittee - Utility Box Art Program (Crays, Greco, Koehler) Director Wylie commented that they are considering vinyl wraps for utility boxes as a long-term maintenance solution. The subcommittee will need to look at costs.
F. Future Agenda Items
None
Arts and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025 Page 3
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Committee Member Paskowitz, CARRIED 6-0, Committee Member Crays absent, to adjourn at 5:53 p.m. to a regular meeting on July 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
Amande inser 7/28/25
Arts and Culture Committee Chair Date
Namaste Di 7/29/25
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Date