CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
REVISED MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025, 5:00 P.M.
Samantha Wylie, Director of Beaches, Parks, & Recreation, called the Special Meeting of the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 5:01 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA. Commissioner Kahn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Dolegoweski, Garcia, Grace, Haskins, Johnson, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt
Van Nort joined the dais at 5:06 p.m.
ABSENT None
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
1. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON
Amanda Quintanilla stated their support of Thor Johnson becoming the Chairperson.
Motion by Commissioner McCanne, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, to nominate Commissioner Garcia as Chairperson.
Substitute Motion by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to nominate Commissioner Johnson as the Chairperson, CARRIED 5-3-1.
AYE: Dolegowski, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Van Nort
NOE: Garcia, Haskins, McCanne
Abstain: Schmitt
Motion by Commissioner McCanne, seconded by Commissioner Grace, to nominate Commissioner Garcia as the Vice Chairperson, CARRIED 7-1-1.
AYE: Dolegoweski, Garcia, Grace, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Van Nort
NOE: Johnson
Abstain: Schmitt
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Substitute motion by Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Grace, to nominate Commissioner Kahn as Vice Chairperson, FAILED, 4-5.
AYE: Grace, Johnson, Kahn, McCanne
NOE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Schmitt, Van Nort
2. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Consideration of Unsolicited Proposal for Surfer, Skater, Art, And Music Hall of Fame
Applicant Rick Petri discussed the updated proposed locations and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Amanda Quintanilla questioned the status of the applicant’s 501(c)3, discussed the plaque placement suggestions, and thinks the proposed project is in excess since the City already has a Sports Hall of Fame and Wall of Recognition.
Edward R. Kweskin, a San Clemente resident, is in favor of the Surfer, Skater, Art and Music Hall of Fame and suggested that this item be given to the Chamber of Commerce a see if they want to form a committee for selections and locations.
Motion by Vice Chair Garcia, seconded by Chair Johnson, CARRIED 9-0 to have the applicant of the SSAM Hall of Fame come back at a later date with more information, including rough estimates and fundraising.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Grace, Haskins, Johnson, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort
NOE: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Development of BP&R Commission Work Plan for FY 2025-26 Director Wylie presented a staff report concerning the FY 2025-26 Commission Work Plan and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Edward R. Kweskin, a San Clemente resident, discussed the Work Plan letter process and the strategic implementation plan.
Amanda Quintanilla, mentioned that the North Beach lot can only be a parking lot.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Johnson, seconded by Vice Chair Garcia, CARRIED 9-0 to adjourn at 6:03 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA.
Chairperson of the Beaches, Parks & Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Recreation Commission