CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Director Wylie called the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Committee of the City of San Clemente to order on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 5:01 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Committee Member Koehler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Crays, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz
Greco joined the dais at 5:04 p.m.
ABSENT Campbell, Fowler
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
1. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Motion by Koehler, seconded by Paskowitz, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Campbell and Fowler absent, to nominate Committee Member Greco as Chairperson.
AYE: Crays, Greco, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz
NOE: None
Absent: Campbell, Fowler
Motion by Koehler, seconded by Paskowitz, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Campbell and Fowler absent, to nominate Committee Member Hirschman as Vice Chair.
AYE: Crays, Greco, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz
NOE: None
Absent: Campbell, Fowler
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Committee Member Koehler, seconded by Committee Member Crays, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Campbell and Fowler, to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2025, Arts and Culture Committee Regular Meeting.
AYE: Crays, Greco, Hirschman, Koehler, Paskowitz
NOE: None
Absent: Campbell, Fowler
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Consideration of Unsolicited Proposal for San Clemente Surfer, Skater, Art, & Music Hall of Fame
The applicant, Rick Petrie, provided an update on alternative plaque locations, some of which are on private property or historical sites. The subcommittee has worked with the applicant to refine options. The applicant has established a 509 status (a type of 501(c)(3)) for the organization, as reflected in the bylaws and staff report.
Amanda Quintanilla, a public speaker, spoke in support of the plaques at certain locations. Opposition was expressed for plaques on historic buildings, private property, and ADA accessibility.
Committee Members individually or as a group discussed the funding sources, maintenance costs, potential partners, plaque materials, placement, ADA compliance on sidewalks, and suggested that the Subcommittee should work directly with the applicant and contact the San Clemente Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce for feedback.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Development of FY 2025-26 Arts & Culture Committee Work Plan Director Wylie discussed carrying forward incomplete items and considered adding a policy for future public art funding. The amphitheater remains a highpriority item, and the Utility Box Art Program is established and will remain a standing work plan item. Staff, Chair Greco, and Vice Chair Hirschman will collaborate to finalize the work plan document before submission to City Council.
7. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Wylie mentioned that the Committee will now meet quarterly, but special meetings can be called if urgent matters arise.
8. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Subcommittee – Art Exhibits/Displays (Crays, Fowler, Hirschman) Looking forward to the upcoming Dia de los Muertos in November.
B. Subcommittee – Amphitheater & Performing Arts Facility (Crays, Hirschman, Koehler) Committee member Crays mentioned that they had met briefly with Sonance for a possible partnership, and Vice Chair Hirschman and Committee Member Koehler met with Bella Collina. The subcommittee would like to meet with the City Council Liaison, Zhen Wu, to discuss what the Council is looking for.
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C. Subcommittee – Art on Public Property (Greco, Koehler) This is still a work in progress. The subcommittee is talking with the San Clemente Women’s Club regarding grants.
D. Subcommittee – Utility Box Art Program (Crays, Greco, Koehler) They are reaching out to different companies for funding for vinyl banners to be wrapped around the utility boxes, and have discussed a soft launch with only a few locations.
E. Subcommittee – Surfer, Skater, Art, and Music Hall of Fame (Crays, Hirschman, Paskowitz)
The subcommittee will be meeting with the applicant soon.
F. Future Agenda Items
None
Amanda Quintanilla, a public speaker, suggested different locations for the amphitheater.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Hirschman, seconded by Committee Member Crays, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Campbell and Fowler absent, to adjourn at 6:07 p.m. to a regular meeting on October 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
Arts and Culture Committee Chair Date
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Date