SAN CLEN CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GOLF COURSE
COMMITTEE MEETING
CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025, 5:00 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, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Committee Member Page led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Grady Ela, Rick Divel, Mandy Hamilton, Ben Page Robert Zumberge joined the dais at 5:13 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes
A. Moton by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Committee Member Ela, CARRIED 4-0, ommittee Member Zumberge absent, to approve the minutes of the regular oecial meetina held on August 7, 202
AYE: Ela, Divel, Hamilton, Page
NOE: None
B. Moton by Committee Member Ela, seconded by Committee Member Page, CARRIED 4-0, Committee Member Zumberge absent, to approve the minutes of the Joint Council/Commission & Committee Ethics AB 1234 Training Minutes held on August 18, 2025.
AYE: Ela, Divel, Hamilton, Page
NOE: None
C. Moton by Committee Member Ela, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton, CARRIED 4-0, Committee Member Zumberge absent, to approve the minutes of the regular & special meeting held on September 22, 2025.
AYE: Ela, Divel, Hamilton, Page
NOE: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
Golf Course Committee Regular Meeting November 6, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and Recommendations for Golf Course Scorecard Updates Commissioners either individually or in agreement provided the following comments:
Provided some background information on why combos may be concerned.
Reviewed a scorecard mock-up, provided by Committee Member Zumberge, that suggested updates to phone numbers and adding in combo tees.
Motion by Committee Member Page, seconded by Chair Divel, CARRIED 4-0, Zumberge absent, to review an updated scorecard and finalize it at the next meeting.
AYE: Ela, Divel, Hamilton, Page
NOE: None
B. Review of Proposed 2026 Golf Tournament Calendar
Motion by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Committee Member Page, carried 5-0, to approve the 2026 Golf Tournament Calendar, with the following conditions: no more than three tournaments per month; a maximum of sixty (60) golfers per tournament; events to be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; and any exceptions to be submitted to Director Wylie and forwarded to the Committee for consideration. The golf tournament calendar will be reviewed by the Committee annually.
AYE: Ela, Divel, Hamilton, Page, Zumberge
NOE: None
ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. Committee members agree to receive and file the 3rd Quarter Golf Course Activity
B. Staff Communications
Randy Little, Maintenance Manager, reported that nine cups on the greens were moved on Monday and the remaining nine were moved on Tuesday. He noted that the holes are moved every two days. In addition, three to four new pins will be added to the putting green this week.
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, reported that the City Council approved an amended fee schedule effective December 1. She further stated that the Council requested San Clemente Resident Card Holders be granted the ability to book tee times thirty days in advance, twice per year.
Commissioners either individually or in agreement provided the following comments:
• Expressed concern for blackout dates for the resident cardholders with advanced bookings.
• Requested an update on the Wedgewood contract.
Golf Course Committee Regular Meeting November 6, 2025
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. Fees Subcommittee (Hamilton, Zumberge)
ii. Pro Shop Operations Subcommittee (Divel, Hamilton)
None
B. Committee Member Items
Commissioners either individually or in agreement provided the following comments:
• Greens look good and 4-5 sprinklers are being repaired • Potable water and the water main leak.
• Requested an update on the amenities program.
• Seeking options for adding club stands at the driving range.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Page, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 5:39 p.m. to a regular adjourned meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA
Date: 11/20/25
Golf Course Committee Chair
Simadanie Date: /20/25
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director