Beaches Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 23, 2026

The City of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing on several key topics including revisions to the youth aquatic partnership policy, a sidewalk widening capital improvement project, and community input on the future use of a city-owned vacant lot at North El Camino Real. The commission reviewed and approved a modernized aquatic partnership policy designed to better allocate limited pool space among nonprofit aquatic organizations, adjusting residency requirements and discount tiers, and moving to a swipe-based billing system. They approved the policy with amendments to remove a 14-day cancellation penalty and clarify rental rates, recommending it to city council as a one-year pilot program. Additionally, the commission discussed the $450,000 Victoria Sidewalk Project aimed at widening and improving safety at a trolley stop area, with plans to send the design back to the design review subcommittee for further landscaping considerations. Lastly, the commission reviewed public survey results on potential uses for the North Beach vacant lot, emphasizing community-oriented, flexible event space with safety measures and bike parking, and forwarded their recommendations to city council. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included budget discussions related to the sidewalk project and policy changes affecting aquatic program partnerships.