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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2017 PBR Minutes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 6, 2017 – 6:00 PM I. CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARKS BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION TO ORDER – 6:00 PM II. ROLL CALL Present: Marie Marston, Chair Laird Hayes, Vice Chair Ron Cole David Granoff Walt Howald Absent: Tom Anderson Roy Englebrecht Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director - Maintenance Sean Levin, Recreation & Senior Services Deputy Director Dan Sereno, Landscape Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Support Specialist Marie Lindeman, Administrative Support Specialist III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the May 2, 2017 meeting. Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed. B. Parks, Trees & Beach Maintenance Division Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report. C. Recreation & Seniors Services Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events. Motion by Commissioner Hayes, second by Commissioner Granoff, to accept Consent Calendar Items V-A through V-C. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Anderson and Englebrecht absent. VI. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Tree Reforestation – 935 Tiller Way Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Minutes June 6, 2017 Page 2 Consider the reforestation request of two City Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid) trees located at 935 Tiller Way and replaced at applicant’s expense with two 36” box Little Gem Magnolia trees. Director Pisani stated that item VI-A request was rescinded per applicant’s request. B. Tree Reforestation – 2118 Serrano Avenue Consider the reforestation request of two City Magnolia grandiflora (Magnolia) trees located at 2118 Serrano Avenue on Granada Avenue and replaced at applicant’s expense with two 36” box Draco Dragon trees. Landscape Manager Sereno presented the reforestation request and noted the project has been in process since September 2016. There is an encroachment and maintenance agreement for the parkway with the City since 1999, which makes it unique. They must retain the nonstandard parkway elements. The Magnolias are now too large for the space and will be replaced with Draco Dragon trees. Draco Dragons will be added to the City’s approval list pending Commission and Council approval. The trees have been located and possibly procured. Chair Marston confirmed that the first time the project was denied was because of process. Landscape Manager Sereno said that the damage had been to the parkway surface as the Magnolias are too large for the parkway. It is because of the easement that the trees affect private property. Chair Marston opened the public comments Bob Mueller stated that he has worked for Mr. Flowers for 29 years. He feels the City has bent over backward to accommodate Mr. Flowers. He noted that staff located and procured two Draco Dragons because they are difficult to find and would most likely have sold prior to the hearing. He provided pictures to the Commission of the trees. Mr. Mueller thanked the Commission for its time. Chair Marston closed the public comments Motion by Vice Chair Hayes, seconded by Commissioner Granoff to approve the reforestation request at 2118 Serrano Avenue. Motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Anderson and Englebrecht absent. C. Youth & Adult Sports Programs. Presentation by Recreation Supervisor Molly Patience. Supervisor Patience provided a PowerPoint presentation on Youth Sports Commission and Youth/Adult Sports programming to the Commission. Supervisor Patience explained that the sports selected are through a combination of the history of programs that have done well in the area and working with contract Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Minutes June 6, 2017 Page 3 providers to keep up with trends. The City has been looking to institute a Water Polo league with a contractor. Asked how many residents participate in the activities, Supervisor Patience explained the adult programs are more of a split where the youth are 75/25 residents. Supervisor Patience also explained the role of the contractors and the City oversight varied by sport. The City has oversight to insure issues are dealt with, and audit the programs for quality assurance. Adult softball, soccer, and basketball are directly overseen by the City except for the contracted referees, umpires and field preparation services. . Chair Marston opened the public comments; Hearing none the public comments were closed Chair Marston thanked Recreation Supervisor Patience for her presentation. VII. ANNOUCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS PB&R Commission / staff announcements / Ad Hoc Committee updates or matters which members would like placed on a future agenda for discussion, action or report (non-discussion item). Director Detweiler announced the traditional 4th of July events. Commissioners are invited to lead the parade. There are about 1,300 summer camps that will start June 26th. Pickleball court construction at Bonita Canyon has begun; when it is done the courts on San Joaquin will revert back to Tennis only. Commissioners will be invited to the opening of the courts. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - None IX. ADJOURNMENT – 6:45 p.m. Submitted by: ________ Teri Craig, Admin Assistant Approved by: _____ Laird Hayes, Chair Teri Craig Laird Hayes