Scheduled for consideration by the Arts and Culture Committee at its regular meeting on April 27, 2026.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Chair Greco called the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Committee of the City of San Clemente to order on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:04 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. Chair Greco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT Greco, Fowler, Hirschman, Quintanilla
ABSENT Crays, Koehler, Paskowitz
Paskowitz joined the dais at 5:07 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Fields, Administrative Assistant
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 27, 2025, Arts and Culture Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Motion by Vice Chair Hirschman, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, CARRIED 4-0-1, Committee Members Crays and Koehler absent, to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2025, Arts and Culture Committee Regular Meeting.
AYE: Groseth, Fowler, Hirschman, Paskowitz
NOE: None
ABSTAIN: Quintanilla
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Katie Potts, President of the San Clemente Historical Society, discussed two current Historical Society initiatives and invited committee members to participate in the projects’ completion.
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Art on Public Property Update
Vice Chair Greco presented and discussed the draft on Public Art Policy.
Committee Members, individually and collectively, discussed the following topics:
• The importance of public art in gateways into the community • The various cultural districts within San Clemente
• Funding framework options
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• Fred Swegles photographs donated by the San Clemente Times and their potential incorporation into different districts
• Private and donor funding opportunities
• Routine maintenance and upkeep of public art
• Permitting requirements for murals
• Requirement to reapply for mural permits every two years • Potential graffiti concerns related to murals
• The addition of a member of the public to the Art on Public Property Subcommittee
Motion by Committee Member Fowler, seconded by Vice Chair Hirschman, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Crays and Koehler absent, to add a member of the public to the Art on Public Property Subcommittee.
AYE: Fowler, Greco, Hirschman, Paskowitz, Quintanilla
NOE: None
Motion by Chair Greco, seconded by Committee Member Quintanilla, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Crays and Koehler absent, to add Julia Darden to the Art on Public Property Subcommittee.
AYE: Fowler, Greco, Hirschman, Paskowitz, Quintanilla
NOE: None
Julia Darden, newly appointed member of the Art on Public Property Subcommittee, provided a brief overview of her background and experience.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Subcommittee – Art Exhibits/Displays (Crays, Fowler, Hirschman) Vice Chair Hirschman stated that the Lifeguard Monument has started its fundraising.
B. Subcommittee – Amphitheater & Performing Arts Facility (Crays, Hirschman) Vice Chair Hirschman stated that Richard T. Steed Park was mentioned as a potential location for the amphitheater.
C. Subcommittee – Art on Public Property (Greco, Koehler) Chair Greco stated the update was presented under item 5A.
D. Subcommittee – Utility Box Art Program (Crays, Greco, Koehler) Chair Greco stated they have three utility boxes identified and have decided on two artists, Rick Delanty and Claire Miller.
Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, stated she has a local artist for the golf course utility box, Matt Zumberge.
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E. Subcommittee – Surfer, Skater, Art, and Music Hall of Fame (Crays, Hirschman, Paskowitz)
Vice Chair Hirschman stated they don’t have any updates, as they haven’t heard from the applicant.
Motion by Vice Chair Hirschman, seconded by Committee Member Paskowitz, CARRIED 5-0, Committee Members Crays and Koehler absent, to table the Surfer, Skater, Art, and Music Hall of Fame Subcommittee item to allow the applicant to return with modifications.
AYE: Fowler, Greco, Hirschman, Paskowitz, Quintanilla
NOE: None
F. Future Agenda Items
i. The San Clemente Historical Society has requested input from the Arts and Culture Committee regarding historical plaques and the murals on Del Mar. ii. Committee Member Paskowitz requested a discussion on cultural aspects related to the 2028 Olympics.
iii. Committee Member Quintanilla requested consideration of adding an additional member to the Amphitheater & Performing Arts Facility Subcommittee.
No motion or second was made to add future agenda items.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Hirschman, seconded by Committee Member Fowler, CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 6:02 p.m. to a regular meeting on April 27, 2026, 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
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