CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Chair Weinstein called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2
nd Floor, San Clemente, CA. Commissioner Kahn led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein Johnson joined the dais at 6:02 p.m.
ABSENT None
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 8, 2025 Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Grace, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the minutes of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 8, 2025.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Culbertson mentioned that a house on Aragon was converted into a duplex with an ADU, and now they have that have applied for STAR (Short Term Apartment Rental), and that there isn’t enough parking.
Amanda Quintanilla discussed the issues with RV parking and parking issues with the new STAR property.
Alison Sloan, a San Clemente resident, discussed beach safety and the possibility of adopting similar safety steps as Sandcastles for Sloan, and adding signs on the beach to alert the public of the dangers of digging holes on the beach.
4. Recreation Activities and Events
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Wylie provided updates on recent and upcoming events.
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5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Max Berg Plaza Park Policy – Subcommittee Update and Recommendations Commissioner Kahn updated the commission on the neighborhood meeting and the concerns from the neighbors. Neighbors are concerned with safety and suggested some program ideas, and the subcommittee suggested removing the Max Berg Park Policy.
Commissioners discussed individually or as a group that the signage will be bilingual, and the reasoning behind Max Berg Plaza Park having its own park policy.
James Hamilton, a San Clemente resident, expressed his happiness with the City’s cleanup efforts after activities and discussed parking and overnight parking issues around the park.
Amanda Quintanilla, shared a PowerPoint and mentioned parking, activities, and safety concerns at Max Berg Plaza Park.
Louisa B. Spinelli, a San Clemente resident, suggested having permitted parking for the residents around Max Berg Plaza Park.
Frank Dauerer, a San Clemente resident, gave kudos for the cleanliness of the park, and mentioned that the new signage around the park should have the curfew on the signs.
Katie Potts, a San Clemente resident, mentioned the remaining historical elements, some trees, and some fountains. Asked that the Commission work with a historical consultant to rehabilitate the fountains.
Motion by Commissioner Kahn, seconded by Chair Weinstein, CARRIED 5-0 to follow the subcommittee recommendation to have the Max Berg Plaza Park Policy to include all parks.
AYE: Garcia, Kahn, Johnson, McCanne, Weinstein
NOE: Grace, Kweskin
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Strategic Implementation Measures Plan Subcommittee Findings Commissioner Kweskin discussed the findings of the strategic implementation measures plan subcommittee.
A motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Kweskin, CARRIED 7-0 to move the item to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
AYE: Garcia, Grace, Johnson, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne, Weinstein NOE: None
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7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
Samantha Wylie, Director of Beaches, Parks & Recreation, mentioned that the recreation summer camps just started and that they are almost all sold out, the San Gorgonio playground resurfacing project is complete, a new scoreboard has been added to Vista Bahia Park, and four new scoreboards will be installed at Steed Park.
8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Aquatics Partnership Policy Subcommittee – (Garcia, McCanne) Will be meeting in the next several weeks and will bring back updates to the next meeting.
ii. Special Events Subcommittee – (Garcia, Grace)
Will have more information at the August meeting
iii. Funding & Sponsorships – (Johnson, Kahn)
None
iv. Max Berg Plaza Park Policy – (Kahn)
Commissioner Kahn gave the subcommittee update during agenda item 5A. v. Strategic Implementation Plan – (Kahn, Kweskin)
Commissioner Kweskin gave the subcommittee update during agenda item 6A.
Amanda Quintanilla commented on iv, Max Berg Plaza Park Policy that when Director Wylie is presenting to Council, this has nothing to do with parking, as it is already part of another ordinance.
Diana Hill, a San Clemente resident, suggested that there should be no parking after 10:00 pm.
James Gatacre, a San Clemente resident, commented that safety in the park is a priority.
B. Items from Commissioners
i. PierPride Foundation (Grace)
Updated that the Pier entrance tunnel drainage is fixed; PierPride provided a donation to the City to fund the replacement of the holiday tree at the end of the pier; the 100 year celebration in 2028 coincides with the Olympics and planning is underway; the upcoming Beatles cruise from Dana Point Harbor to the Pier and back, tickets are still available; the PierPride annual sunset dinner at Fisherman’s is coming up in September; and the Christmas tree lighting in late November or early December.
ii. Proposed Agenda Items
Motion by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner McCanne, CARRIED 7-0 to add Sandcastles for Sloan to the next agenda and discuss the beach safety and signs to be presented to Council.
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Motion by Commissioner Kweskin, seconded by Kahn, CARRIED 4-2-1 to create two standing subcommittees; one for the budget and one for maintenance.
AYE: Grace, Kahn, Kweskin, McCanne
NOE: Weinstein, Johnson
ABSTAIN: Garcia
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Weinstein, seconded by Garcia, CARRIED 7-0 to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2
nd Floor, San Clemente, CA.
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Chairperson