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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CALIFORNIT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Vice Chair Garcia called the Regular Meeting of the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission of the City of San Clemente to order on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA. Commissioner Dolegowski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Van Nort ABSENT Grace, Johnson, Schmitt
Schmitt joined the dais at 6:04 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
Motion by Commissioner McCanne, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, CARRIED, 6-0, Commissioner Grace, Chair Johnson and Commissioner Schmitt absent, to move item 6C before 6A.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Van Nort NOE: None
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 14, 2025, Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. October 28, 2025, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Kahn, seconded by Commissioner McCanne, CARRIED 6-0, Commissioner Grace, Chair Johnson, and Commissioner Schmitt absent, to approve the October 14, 2025, and October 28, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Van Nort NOE None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Suzanne Mooneyham expressed concerns over parking-lot license plate readers and Fourth of July water balloon incidents involving the trolleys.
Chris expressed concerns over parking lot license plate readers.
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4. RECREATION ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks, & Recreation Director, provided an update on recent recreation activities, including Red Ribbon Walk, Monster Dash and Creepy Crawl, Dia de los Muertos, Doggy Dive, Santa's Village by the Sea, and Sunset's with Santa.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plan - Summary of Technical Work Completed
Zach Rehm, Principal Planner, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plan and Policy Development for Local Coastal Program", responded to Commissioner inquiries, and requested commissioners' feedback on the beach lots.
Chris stated there are no parking problems.
Motion by Commissioner McCanne, seconded by Commissioner Dolegowski, CARRIED 7-0, Commissioner Grace and Chair Johnson absent, to table the item until the draft parking and TDM plan includes additional information on beach access, beach parking, and parks (friendly amendment by Commissioner Kahn).
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort NOE None
B. Wyland/MWDOC Water-Wise Pocket Park Design Proposal
Niki Beach, Environmental Programs Analyst, narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Wyland/MWDOC Foundation Pocket Park Project Update" and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Steve Creech, a partner with the Wyland Foundation, spoke briefly on the Water-Wise Pocket Park initiative.
Amanda Quintanilla mentioned volunteers needed for maintenance of the pocket park.
Motion by Vice Chair Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, CARRIED 7-0, Commissioner Grace and Chair Johnson absent, to approve the plan as presented.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort NOE None
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C. Selection of One • Commission Member to Serve on the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee
Adam Atamian, Community Development Director, described the role of the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee.
Motion by Vice Chair Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Haskins, CARRIED 7-0, Commissioner Grace and Chair Johnson absent, to select Commissioner Schmitt as the Social Service/Community Service Budget Committee.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort NOE: None
D. Update on the 2025-26 Work Plan Timelines
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, went over all of the 2025- 2026 Work Plan Item Timelines.
Project No 1, Cost of Services Study Review for the Use of Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Facilities. - Complete.
Project No 2, Review of concept designs for the playground replacement projects at Forster Ranch Community Park and Talega Park. - The City will put out an RFP for designs, and would like to bring back to the Commission designs in the Spring of 2026.
Project No 3, Participation in and review of the conceptual designs for one new dog park. A survey will be sent out before the end of 2025, seeking input for dog park location, amenities, and surfacing. The survey findings will be brought back to the Commission in February.
Project No 4, Consideration and review of the designs of the Meadows field space at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Architectural renderings are ready.
Project No 5, Establish a subcommittee to partner with the North Beach Community Association. Commissioner Kahn provided an update regarding community outreach efforts. A survey was distributed to North Beach residents to better understand community priorities. The main items identified through the survey included:
Improving sidewalks
Beach sand maintenance
Beach trail improvements
• Enhancements to Max Berg Plaza Park
Events at the vacant lot
• Ole Hanson Beach Club
A meeting was held at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, during which the City discussed its progress on several of the identified items.
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The subcommittee expressed interest in proposing the development of an online portal that would allow San Clemente residents to stay informed and updated on ongoing and upcoming City projects.
Project No 6, Review of parking access at paid meters in the beach area. This project is in progress.
Project No 7, Explore signage and education for "Sandcastles for Sloan".
Commissioner McCanne reported that on October 27, 2025, the subcommittee met with Allyson, Sloan's aunt. During the meeting, the group discussed various options, including a phased approach and potential ideas for public engagement.
The subcommittee has also been in contact with Metrolink and Amtrak regarding the following safety-related efforts at the San Clemente beach train stops:
• Safety messaging
• Signage at the San Clemente train platforms
• Educational outreach through the Junior Lifeguard Program • Additional ideas for future implementation
Allyson indicated she would share the information discussed with the family and will follow up with the subcommittee.
Project No 8, Development of a long-term beach sand policy. Commissioner Van Nort mentioned they have been pulling the historical data on the sand policy. The subcommittee is working on its organization and will need to meet with Leslea Meyerhoff and bring an update to the February meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Van Nort, seconded by Vice Chair Garcia, CARRIED 7-0, Commissioner Grace and Chair Johnson absent, to add Commissioner Dolegowski to the Beach Sand Policy subcommittee.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort NOE: None
Motions sioner ace and chair soon ad ben, tornise and fee updated 202-26 Work Plan.
AYE: Dolegowski, Garcia, Haskins, Kahn, McCanne, Schmitt, Van Nort NOE: None
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Report
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, reported that the fee cost of services study has been approved; the new fees will take effect on January 1, 2026; City offices will be closed for an annual furlough; and the pools will have modified hours, with the Aquatics Center will through the furlough.
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8. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
i. North Beach Community Association Subcommittee (Garcia, Kahn) An update was given during item D.
ii. Sandcastles for Sloan Subcommittee (Garcia, McCanne) An update was given during item D.
ili. Beach Sand Policy Subcommittee (Johnson, Schmitt, Van Nort) An update was given during item D.
iv. Aquatic Partnership Policy Subcommittee (Garcia, Johnson, Haskins, McCanne, Schmitt)
No updates.
B. Items from Commissioners
i. PierPride Foundation (Grace)
None
її. Proposed Agenda Items
None
Samantha Wylie, Director of Beaches, Parks, and Recreation, will meet with Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Garcia, and Council Member Enmeier (Council Liaison to BPR Commission) in January to discuss whether meetings should be held monthly rather than every other month.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Schmitt, seconded by Commissioner McCanne, CARRIED 7-0, Commissioner Grace and Chair Johnson absent, to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. to a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, CA.
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Chairperson
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