RESOLUTION NO. 25-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BEACHES, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FY 2025-26 WORK PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission is established to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, beaches, recreation, parkways, street trees; and WHEREAS, the San Clemente Municipal Code § 2.28.020(d) requires that the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission develop an annual work plan with specific goals and objectives for the coming year and submit it to the City Council for approval each year; and WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission held an adjourned regular meeting to review and recommend approval of seven items to be included in its FY 2025-26 Work Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. Based on its review of the record as a whole, the items in the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission Annual Work Plan are hereby determined to be not a project or exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as follows: the BPR Cost of Services Study, Review of Parking Experience at Paid Meters, and Establishment of a Subcommittee to Partner with the North Beach Community Association are not projects under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); the Playground Designs at Talega Park and Forster Ranch Community Park are exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and the New Dog Park Location and Design Review, Review of the Design of the Fields at Vista Hermosa Sports Park Meadows, Exploration of Signage for the “Sandcastles 4 Sloan” Initiative, and Development of a Long-term beach sand policy are exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). Any future projects identified in the Work Plan that may result in a physical change to the environment will be subject to separate CEQA review at the appropriate time.
SECTION 3. The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2025-26 Work Plan shall consist of all items incorporated and included in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated fully herein.
SECTION 4. The Commission may review all additional items that require consideration through the course of the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department’s routine functions, including but not limited to, fee waiver requests, partnership applications, and items directed for further consideration of the Commission by vote of the Council.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, _______.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Steve Knoblock, Mayor of the City of San Clemente, California San Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-152 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission
FY 2025-2026
Project Name:
(No. 1) Cost of services study review for the use of beaches, parks, and recreation facilities Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Update Recreation Fee Schedule to ensure adequate cost recovery of all parks and recreation services, including programs, events, facilities, and permits; Fees for Beaches, Parks, and Recreation facility rentals and services were last updated and approved in 2015. This project seeks to better align existing fees for facility rentals and services with industry standards and comparable agencies, as well as implement new fees that are relevant to current operations. Updated fee structures will likely deliver increased revenue; Final recommendations will be presented to the City Council for adoption.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? $40,000 included in City Budget
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
July 2024 – November 2025
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Staff hours
Is this a new project or an unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? Unfinished
Project Name:
(No. 2) Review of concept designs for the playground replacement projects at Forster Ranch Community Park and Talega Park.
Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Engage with the community to support the replacement of two playgrounds at City parks. These two playgrounds have been identified as the top replacement needs. Staff will work with the Commission to listen to public feedback to determine the best structures and surfacing. Final designs will be forwarded to the Council for the award of the contract and approval.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? $800,000 included in City Budget
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
June 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Staff hours
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? Unfinished
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Arts and Culture Committee
FY 2025-2026
Project Name:
(No. 3) Participation in and review of the conceptual designs for one new dog park.
Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
The Commission will review the conceptual designs for the new dog parks at the subject matter park sites. It will evaluate the layouts, amenities, and safety features. The review will ensure that the designs meet community expectations, promote safe and enjoyable environments for dogs and their owners, and optimize the use of space while maintaining harmony with the existing park facilities.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? $120,000 included in City Budget
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
December 2025 – May 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Staff hours
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? Unfinished
Project Name:
(No. 4) Consideration and review of the designs of the meadow field space at Vista Hermosa Sports Park Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Provide the Commission with a comprehensive review of the designs for the Meadows field space at VHSP. The review will focus on assessing the conversion of the space into soccer fields, ensuring that the designs align with community needs, safety standards, and best practices for recreational spaces.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? $350,000 included in City Budget
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
January 2025 – December 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Staff hours
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? Unfinished
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission
FY 2025-2026
Project Name:
(No. 5) Establish a subcommittee to partner with the North Beach Community Association Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Establish a subcommittee to partner with the North Beach Community Association to develop a work plan to enhance North Beach - its beaches, parks, and recreation - that may serve as a model for other community partnerships in San Clemente.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? Unknown.
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
October 2025-June 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Unknown
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? New
Project Name:
(No. 6) Review of parking access at paid meters in the beach area Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Establish a subcommittee to review and provide recommendations to improve parking access and user experience, including evaluation of payment options and repainting of space numbers.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? None
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
October 2025-April 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
None
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? New
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission
FY 2025-2026
Project Name:
(No. 7) Explore signage and education for “Sandcastles 4 Sloan” Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Review a request to build awareness around sand entrapment prevention and digging holes while visiting the beach.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? Estimated: $100; unbudgeted
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
October 2025 - March 2026
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Staff hours: 5 hours
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? New
Project Name:
(No. 8) Development of a long-term beach sand policy
Purpose, Goals, and Deliverables of Project:
Work with staff to establish a clear long-term beach sand policy.
Estimated Project Costs. If cost is involved, is it included in the adopted City budget? Unknown
Project Timeline (Anticipated Start and End Dates):
Ongoing
Resources Needed (including Staff hours):
Unknown
Is this a new project or unfinished project from the prior fiscal year? New
Resolution No. 25-152 Page 2
Attachment 1
Exhibit “A”