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Committee member Kathy (utility-box subcommittee lead) reported vendor estimates gathered during the subcommittee’s outreach. She said Mesa Art (used by Dana Point) charges about $1,700 for smaller boxes, with a $250 artist stipend; larger boxes appear closer to $2,200. Another vendor, Starfish Graphics, provided higher estimates: about $3,346 for larger boxes and $1,559 for smaller boxes. “They do everything. They print the vinyl. They install it. They clean the box first,” Kathy said, describing the vendor services and the program’s scope.

Staff and committee members proposed a phased approach: prioritize a large box at the sports-park entrance (near Steve Park) and a golf-course box in the parking-lot area as proof of concept, then seek private and nonprofit funding for additional boxes in high-visibility locations such as El Rey, Olivas and Del Mar. Samantha said the city will submit a grant application to the San Clemente Women’s Club on behalf of the city; the application deadline is August 15.

Committee members stressed selection standards and visibility. The committee expects a competitive call for art and a selection process for artists; vinyl reproduction would allow photographers and artists working in nontraditional public-media formats to participate. The committee also discussed weatherproofing and durability of materials.

No city funding was allocated at the July 28 meeting. The committee recommended staff pursue the grant, finalize an application and proceed with vendor procurement and artist calls if grant funding is secured.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arts and Culture Committee Meeting July 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved a soft launch plan for utility-box artwork and reviewed vendor cost estimates ranging from about $1,700 to $3,346 per installation. The committee hopes initial installations will be paid via grants and partnerships and used as proof of concept for larger funding requests.","taxTitle","San Clemente City, Orange County, California","taxId",4846,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493502,"Arts & Culture Committee elects Amanda Greco as chair, names Shane vice chair; approves minutes and tasks leadership to refine work plan",87,112000,199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555405-dbacea2acfd7e5a347c34c09c749e147&start=112&end=199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555405-dbacea2acfd7e5a347c34c09c749e147/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6493502/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/Arts-Culture-Committee-elects-Amanda-Greco-as-chair-names-Shane-vice-chair-approves-minutes-and-tasks-leadership-to-refine-work-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493502-7164b4663d0c0d288f7b2a0ff1469f3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776167964&Signature=Amip2dBpE1dJBpW6ou~QbJvlBhDUn8TBpFzVaKG6bqpcQ1BI9VeAjZoPIdUC8H705YqHW-0hFFPFYJw-2MpuH71RhmRhM7BsdRoaRONd4J9KblFlJrEoWXpmPhCpJFIJGDrzDLBEohQRjeTZAU-m-HaJI2iXX5nDdn8dWro4xU4W-WLZEahcM~jJdMpe~9RYCjqyDjgluQbrcQZ0VZdZiSSITIZLWWswF8IxVwEcZ3PLgqkjcrtRO~oD000bAuHEuA3xHAWxYtMZSfSJgqWDVldYaQ0OmK4GS4CD9zMbv4aKP70kd40D1LDtgaNZzCCpKW4SAghpJYNezOKC-Ve0gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its July 28 meeting, the San Clemente City Arts & Culture Committee elected Committee member Amanda Greco as chair and a committee member identified as Shane as vice chair, approved minutes from the May 19 meeting and passed a motion directing the chair, vice chair and staff to refine the committee’s 2025–26 work plan.

Committee member Cole Koehler nominated Amanda Greco for chair, and Committee member Pasquets seconded the nomination. Greco accepted the nomination. The committee then voted; the nomination passed unanimously among members present. “All in favor of selecting Amanda Greco as the chairperson of this committee, say aye,” the presiding member called; the motion passed.

Following the chair election, members nominated and approved Shane as vice chair by unanimous voice vote. The committee also moved to approve the minutes from the May 19 meeting; the motion carried by voice vote.

Later in the meeting, members moved that the chair, vice chair and Samantha (city staff) iterate on and refine the draft 2025–26 arts and culture work plan and, if ready, forward it to City Council. The motion was made by Joshua and seconded by Kathy; the committee approved the motion by voice vote.

No budget allocations or policy changes were adopted at the July 28 meeting. The committee’s next regular meeting was announced as October (quarterly schedule), with special meetings allowed if urgent items arise.","The committee held nominations and unanimous votes to elect Amanda Greco as chair and Shane as vice chair, approved May 19 minutes and authorized the chair, vice chair and staff to iterate on the 2025–26 work plan before taking it to council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493505,"Arts committee reviews unsolicited ‘hall of fame’ proposal; funding, maintenance and siting remain open questions",79,295000,374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555405-dbacea2acfd7e5a347c34c09c749e147&start=295&end=374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555405-dbacea2acfd7e5a347c34c09c749e147/thumbnail_295000.jpg","/articles/6493505/San-Clemente-City/Orange-County/California/Arts-committee-reviews-unsolicited-hall-of-fame-proposal-funding-maintenance-and-siting-remain-open-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493505-c9b6258b17115ddeb651cfae27adc263/orig.mp4?Expires=1776167964&Signature=OEQfN5pPGIQwFiHFWDlkUuV7vSbk8kStJFzpqzK17u1H~abLLuDADaKFKxg4~lxjhhBE~w6Ui76ad4vetRCyUVLCBxOWt0Vbojv3WeVw2S4FUVpGnvn4fcsBRV~F4r91Ai8THv56DGzwqqLCk0NIaL9sWSuuktPygLRDaIJSx2ZvZT7XN0~fdZVGvNJja5mAdH1OjDN10SDkT3zrOUF-elaDrGaKckK7n7qPvUZNFtI0RWbCtoyVqjLaq8UBdZQpWSebutx-bs3CaXyCx509Hv90EHVR0Ch1UlT9zteo~ZmNeZa3CXFWzG~XUEuJDPJ1kkQGjbKA35IeyZmItRZCNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Clemente City Arts & Culture Committee on July 28 reviewed an unsolicited proposal to establish a circus/theater/art and music hall of recognition and discussed possible plaque and installation locations around the city.

Committee members heard a brief staff report from Samantha, a city staff member, who said the packet includes alternate location options and cautioned that some proposed sites are on private property or on historic structures and would require additional review by owners and planning staff. “Keep in mind that these options are…some of them are on private property, and that is not in the purview of this committee,” Samantha said. She added that the engineering division has not yet reviewed several sidewalk locations and that any installation that affects sidewalks or ramps would need that review.

Applicant remarks and public comment emphasized several recurring considerations. The applicant (identified in the meeting as the project organizer) said the subcommittee helped refine locations and that he is working to establish a nonprofit foundation and finalize a board; he also reported preliminary outreach plans for the Chamber of Commerce. “I’m working on that,” the applicant said, describing progress on nonprofit paperwork and board formation.

Public commenter Amanda Quintini said she generally supports plaques at state park and skate-park locations and urged caution about placing plaques on historic buildings or within ADA ramps. “I am opposed to the plaques as it relates to plaques on historical buildings… and also… at the corner of Seville and Del Mar because it’s an ADA ramp,” Quintini said. She also noted a potential repair schedule for a bridge in 2026 that could affect placement.

Committee members and the applicant discussed siting trade-offs: the skate park emerged as a “low-friction” option, while historic sites such as the Miramar Theatre exterior raise preservation concerns. Staff suggested alternatives, such as pavers or integrated treatments that avoid adding fixtures into historic walls or ADA paths. Samantha pointed to precedents like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and said that, while other cities share models, the city is not proposing to fund the project: “the city is not looking to fund something like this. This wasn’t a…request for proposal,” she said, and recommended a plan that demonstrates “100% funding and backing” before advancing.

Committee members asked the subcommittee to continue outreach, including engineering and historic-preservation stakeholders, and recommended returning with refined siting, a maintenance strategy and a funding plan. Samantha said council will expect a maintenance-funding agreement in place before the council will consider installations on city property.

The conversation also covered creative materials and phasing: speakers suggested alternatives to ground-mounted plaques (dias, wall-mounted displays off historic fabric, pavers, and recycled-resin elements) and discussed whether installations should be rolled out as a single coordinated launch or phased by location. The subcommittee reported plans to continue meetings and to coordinate with the Parks & Recreation Commission, the Chamber of Commerce and other local groups before making a formal recommendation to council.

Committee members did not take formal action to approve any installation or to allocate funds at the July 28 meeting; they instructed the subcommittee to continue refining locations, funding and maintenance plans and to consult city engineering and historic-preservation stakeholders before forwarding a recommendation to council.","The San Clemente Arts & Culture Committee discussed an unsolicited proposal for a combined theater, art and music hall of recognition. Staff and the subcommittee flagged private-property constraints, sidewalk and ADA conflicts, historic-property concerns and the need for a maintenance funding agreement before the city will advance installations.","actionData","errors"]

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