City Council

8A. PUBLIC HEARING - SETTING VOLUNTARY DONATION FEES FOR THE C.A.R.E. (CELEBRATE, ACKNOWLEDGE, REMEMBER, ENHANCE) PROGRAM SUPPORTING PUBLIC SPACE AMENITIES AT PARKS, BEACHES, TRAILS, SIDEWALKS, AND THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, APPROVING THE PROGRAM AND RELATED POLICY AND FINDING THE ACTIONS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Public Hearing to consider two proposed voluntary fees related to the donation of amenities in City parks and at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course through the City’s C.A.R.E. (Celebrate, Acknowledge, Remember, Enhance) program. The City is proposing the following voluntary donation opportunities: 1. Adjustment of Existing Fees: An increase in the voluntary donation amounts for benches and picnic tables in City parks under the C.A.R.E. program. This proposed change reflects increased costs associated with materials, installation, and ongoing maintenance. 2. New Golf Course Donation Opportunity: The establishment of a new voluntary donation opportunity within the C.A.R.E. program, allowing individuals and organizations to contribute benches, tables, and other approved amenities along the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. These fees are strictly voluntary and are not required of any individual or organization. They are intended to provide an opportunity to residents and community members who wish to contribute to the enhancement and beautification of San Clemente’s parks and recreation infrastructure. Staff Recommendation 1. Open the public hearing, receive testimony and comment and close the public hearing. 2. After conducting the public hearing, Adopt Resolution No. 25-106, which will: a. Determine that the projects are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15311 (Accessory Structures). b. Increase the C.A.R.E. Program donation amount to $7,000 for benches and picnic tables placed in City parks, beaches, trails, and other public spaces. c. Establish a new voluntary donation opportunity through the C.A.R.E. Program for the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course and set the donation amount for benches at $3,500 and for drinking fountains/water refill stations at $8,250. d. Adopt Policy No. 702-8, entitled C.A.R.E. Public Amenity Donation Program.