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BING CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
NTE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GOLF COURSE
COMMITTEE MEETING
CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Golf Course Committee of the City of San Clemente was called to order by Chair Divel on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Committee Member Veale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Rick Divel, Mandy Hamilton, Ben Page, Marc Veale Robert Zumberge STAFF PRESENT: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 6, 2025 Motion by Committee Member Page, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 6, 2025.
AYE: Divel, Hamilton, Page, Veale, Zumberge
NOE: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed Golf Course Amenity Donation Program
Beaches, Parks & • Recreation Director Wylie discussed a proposed donation program for benches, trash cans, and water stations, including possible locations, and design options for the amenities, and responded to Committee Member inquiries.
Motion by Committee Member Page, seconded by Committee Member Zumberge, CARRIED 5-0, recommending Option B for the bench with the bronze finish, and Option B for the plaque.
AYE: Divel, Hamilton, Page, Veale, Zumberge
NOE: None
Golf Course Committee Minutes of May 1, 2025 page 2
ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report
Committee members agree to receive and file the 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity Report with a correction to the FY 24-25 number.
B. Staff Communications
Samantha Wylie, Director of Beaches, Parks & Recreation, reported the following:
• The consultant for the Master Plan is working on at least two new conceptual designs based on feedback from the subcommittee.
• 20 trees were planted along hole #5. An additional 30 trees will be planted throughout the golf course.
3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Subcommittee Reports
Greens Subcommittee - Divel, Page
Committee Member Page presented a golf course tour report that detailed updates on greens aerification, fairway management, irrigation issues, bunker maintenance, tree trimming, and equipment shortages. ii. House Subcommittee - Hamilton, Zumberge
None
ili. Golf Course Finance Subcommittee - Veale, Zumberge The subcommittee has not met. They are waiting on the confirmation of subcommittee members. Committee Member Veale asked to set up a time to meet with Director Wylie for clarification on the composition and activity of the Finance Subcommittee.
B. Urgent Needs for Golf Course
None
C. Committee Member Items
• Committee Member Veale mentioned increasing the fees and asked about the tee time enforcement.
• Committee Member Zumberge mentioned positive improvements around the snack shop completed by Wedgewood.
• Vice Chair Hamilton mentioned that Wedgewood has added more staff.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Divel, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton, and CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 6:59 p.m. to a regular meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA Date: 8/1/25
Golf Course Committee Chair
Jamalz Date: 8/8/25
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director