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Home My WebLink About04-01-1980 - Agendai ' � I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD "TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1980 - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:00 p.m. i' AGENDA 7:00 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 4, 1980 4. Adoption of Agenda j II. RECO14MENDATIONS FOR ACTION: 5. Proposition 1 - The Parklands and Renewable Resources Bond Act 6. Windsurfing As A Department Program III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 7. Development of Priority List of Land Acquisition- and /or Improvement Projects. IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 8. Budget Committee... Chairman: Cole ; 9. Ocean Front General Plan... Chairman: Lovell 10. Park, Planning, Development and Maintenance... Chairman: Schwarz 11. Parkway Trees... Chairman: Cole 12. Recreation Facilities..,, Chairman: Winburn 13. Recreation Programs... Chairman:' Green 14. Bikeway Trails... Liaison: Ross 15. Litter Control Committee... Liaison: Ammerman - Cole 16. Theatre & The Arts... Liaison: Ammerman 17. Senior Citizens OASIS... Liaison: Schwarz - Ross V. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: 18. Council Action on Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Recommendations 19. California Recreation and Parks Conference 20. Recreation Division Report 21. Park Division Report E COMMISSIONERS PRESENT MOTION Ayes MOTION Ayes No CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY 3/4/80 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Ex- Officio members present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Royleen A. WHite, Rdc. Supt. Jack Brooks, Parks Supt. The minutes of the February 5, 1980, meeting were reviewed and corrected as follows:. 'Page 1, line 3, the motion was made by Amerman, not Ross. It was moved by Commissioner Ammerman-that these correc- tions be approved. Motion carried. II. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: Item #5 Chairman Wi'nburn reminded the Commission and those present in the audience that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation omission has only the authority to recommend to the City. Council concerning action on small boat launching sites., Small Boat Committee Chairman Gary Lovell gave a break- down on the committee's work, 'and stated that of al:1 • tire, primary areas investigated, 10 possible sites were'given further study. Tonite the list has been l.i,mited to the four sites of most feasability. It was moved by Commissioner on a site decision until all Motion carried. Green that no vote be taken four sites were discussed., Mr. George Gurr requested that the "N" Street and Bay tion be discussed first since the majority of the audi was present concerning this site; however, Chairman Wi ruled that the Agenda listing would be followed: Discussion on each site followed with various people 'in th audience speaking to each issue. Atty. Don Atkinson spoke on behalf of the Balboa Peninsula Point Association furthe supporting their previous anxieties concerning congestion, parking, etc. at the "N" Street'and Bay Site. There was concern voiced from the audience that no further police an traffic reports were available on these proposed sites. Chairman Winburn explained that these reports are not re= quested until such time as a decision is made on which site i -s most desirable. A request was also made by.a citizen for environmental im- pact control reports on all sites; Mr.,Whitley informed the commission and the audience that these reports also are not requested until such time'as a decision is made on which site to select. Small Boat Launching COMMISS`LONERS . r f. 3TION: Ayes x x ' No x x > •i OTION: Ayes: x x : bstain: MOTION: Ayes: x x Abstain: x MOTION Ayes: No: -,CITY OE NEWPORTfBEACH ,PARKS, BEACHES & „REOREATI�N'r,dMMISSION' REGULAR, ' MEE,T,ING; HELD ;TUESDAY' 3 /.4/80 ' i •�r;;�* ;CIi'Y GOUNC-IL,fCHAMBERS. \ 7 ;3Q,,P.M.. 0 X xi X. X xxxxx i, 10E 'X Chai,rman Winbu'rn stated that,the Commission's'- p'r"ime' con b' 1 a . cern was ' find a boat launching -area for our residents ` ,; s ; with al IAunch'ing ',ramp, hoist, ,parki'ng +.area' and, a place to , i ,.,,store.. "N” STREET AND BAY - Fo11owing considerable discussion on ; all-,four sites" presented,pit -was moved •by�Stan -.COLE that concerning' thiss,ite; the'Commiss,ion goswith the reconmen dation of the committee,to.go -back to the'.•Bal'boa.Peninsula , Point Association and try to find with them a mutually slacceptable program with some- degree ; of'•publi,c-- usage',of that facility. T Motion failed to pass. 1, 16th STREET AND BAY - It was moved by Commissioner ROSS that this be returned to the sub - committee for cost evalua- tion. 18th STREET "AND'OAY -'It was moved by Commissioner AMMERMAN that we accept the recommendation of the committee,,and, refer same to City Council,•is follows:_ "It is recommended that launching be allowed throughout the year with th'eexception of:'the'summer months-extending from June 15 to September'15, and that during said summer ,.,months, launching be allowed only after 3:00 y.m. A sign should be added'.designating� the launching hours, and,also stating: "CAUTION: BOAT LAUNCHING, AREA!' SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK." Motion carried. BENEATH ARCHES BRIDGE - It:was'moved by Commissioner Cole that we accept the recommendation of, the•Coldmittee and forward same to City-Council as follows: It'is .recommended that •this site continue -to -be deferred. but that staff be',asked'to .ascertain •precise, costs and , whether,or not any.tideland'funds are available for,develop ing a.launchingifacility at this location.. ' Mdtioh cai^ 0.',, At, this point., Gary Love1l,,Chai.rman of the Small Boat Launching Committed, tendered,h.is resignation • from that committee, commenting that he would be,pleased to serve on any, ;other of, ,the Parks, Beaches and Recreation COmmis- sion's ;Committees.. _2_ � , S Committee ••Resignation x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY 3/4/80 °P CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 01-R&I&-ne,7:30 P.M. ° INDEX II. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: #6 P.E. Right - of -Way The Committee extensively discussed the possible acquisi- tion of the State -owned P.E. Right -of -Way which is pres- ently leased. Background information was reviewed and possible funding programs-were outlined by Mr. Whitley. Also maintenance costs were projected and presented,to the Commission. Mike Johnson spoke.to the commission concerning the urgency of following through with acqui- sition of this area-to prevent the possibility of the State's developing the area in a detrimental manner,to the area's best interests MOTION: X Commissioner ROSS moved that the Council be urged to Ayes: x x x K K x acquire the P.E. Right -of -way as rapidly as possible. Abstain: X In addition to the above moti'on,the items listed below . were requested to be transmttted,to the-Council by memo: 1. That the acquisition of the West Newport Park P'.E. i Right -of Way be given first and immediate priority. I 2. That the City Council direct the City Manager to com- mence immediate negotiations with the State of California for purchase of the P.E. Right -of -Way. 3. That•the City Council be provided the staff memo that provides information on-four (4) alternatives on develop- ment and maintenance of the site. 4. That the General Fund Reserve be the first source of Funds to be used for acquisiton.. It was the Commissions decision that upon acquisition, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission would look forward to providing recommendations regarding development plans that would be prudent and beneficial to the commun -. ity. III. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no special committee reports this month. IV. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: John Wayne Item #17: The John Wayne relief located at Ensign View Committee Park was commissioned to Chris Matson of Corona del Mar who is now in the process of developing that art work. The local Junior Chambers of Commerce are funding the -3- r•OOMf 1i UONERS• , {;CISY'OF'NEWPORT'BCACH ;,'PARKS;; ;;BEACHES &4E GREATJON 'COMMISSION t. ='•'•''t- ,,JREGdL'ARr'MEETING,:HELD, 4UESDAt3 %4,/80 `; F CITY 'COUNCIL, CHAMBERS, ., J,�,',T 30 PA ' project of $25;000. • .• 1 i h•_ {t. .' ,iii ' t Stem #18.: The'1980- 81 "budget,for the Parks, Beaches :1980 -81 :;and Recreation Commissi'.on`has, been presented to'the' Budget .,City Managerib'y d'epartment'officials. There +were no major -cuts inidminfstration. ,However; there was a, 'fo•r_s,uppori've major cut•in:Category- 7600; ;',$15,000 'funding I ' ,H whic irbo^,Oea Baseball, h,has':beengrante d. : i :in,the past. Further, in.capital,Noutlay,,:the request for.a,portable ' -• backstop at Lincoln School ':was cut since this. is -a school facility. Our request for.two vehicles was cut to one. Category 7800 received no major cuts. This is the Recreation Division which is basically self - supporting' and the -department anticipates that -we will easily make the revenue needed-:to carry on these programs through the fees charged for the-activities. In Category - 7900, Senior Citizens, a request for an additional maintenance man was cut as well as a request for a part' -time recreation leader. The request for motorized draperies and room divider. in the amount of • $18,000,was-c4t., In the Parks Division,ininor operational reductions ,were made and the request for-two'additional tree trimmers was eliminated. Mr. Whitley informed the Commission that-when the pre- liminary budget is available, the Budget Committee will, review the same for purposes of preparing for the City' Council, approval of t'he,department'st budget:' Item #19 -'Royleen White reported that our first adver- Recreation tising effort in our recreation program brochure''has been Report very successful, and the goal desired is about $6,500. ' This program of advertising will offset printing and! mailing costs. City Council Concerning the Gazebo in Peninsula Park, the City Council Actions voted that the Gazebo may remain in the park and be re- furbished at the expense of-private donations. Ron Whitle is to'appNove the design- which'should "•take into considera- tion future maintenance costs. Smallwood, The Smallwood encroacfiment "request was approved by'the Encroachment City Council on a 4'to 3 vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. e �c -4- etary 1= • c • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 'PARKS, BEACHES, AND RECREATION March 25, 9980 ITEM # 6 TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION 'COMMISSION FROM: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Staff SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR WINDSURFING COURSES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: I. To direct staff to eliminate Windsurfinibcourses from the Department's summer course schedule. or 2. To direct staff to continue the WindsurfinID courses. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: As the Commission is aware, it is Department policy to run as many activities as is possible on a self- sustaining basis. The typical contract situation is an excellent vehicle for providing service to the community at a very minimal financial risk. In this context, the City is not liable for any "up front" funding, except for the minimal cost to put copy in the brochure and other advertising media. The individual instructors are hired as subcontractors and as such, each is responsible as a self - employed person to remit any federal or state taxes, and to provide his /her own worker's compensation, unemployment insurance coverage, and other such coverages. This further reduces costs, as the City is not responsible for any ''employee type" benefits to the individual. The City pays the instructor a percentage of the revenues taken in and retains a certain percentage for administrative overhead. In this manner, the City loses nothing if a class does not meet its minimum and has to be cancelled. All funds expended for instructor's fee are a function of revenues received. In regard to sailing classes, the Department's association with Hobie Newport has been mutually beneficial; the City is able to offer an intro- duction to catamaran and laser sailing at a relatively low fee and at minimal financial risk, as explained above. Hobie Newport, on the other hand, util- izes their products and thus also benefits; further, Hobie Newport is able to utilize a public beach as a•pa•rt of the agreement. Fortunately, there has been no outcry from Hobie's competitors in the catamaran and laser business. If there were, to be fair the City would probably have to put the sailing - classes contract out to open competitive bid. Y Unfortunately,.in the area of free sail sailboarding, also known as Windsur.fingg��,, there has been a complaint registered. Mr. Bruce Matlack's • , letter is a' tached. Mr. Matlack is the owner of Matlack Sportcraft, the firm which hasthe Windsurfer franchise for this area. His main contention is that the City's contract (Rith Hobie Newport conflicts with his private business and constitutes unfair competition. He feels that it is unfair for Hobie Newport to utilize a tax - supported public beach, while he must pay to lease beach space from Newport Dunes Aquatic Park. To summarize his complaints, Mr. Matlack feels that: 1. The City's program is competing unfairly with his licensed business. 2. The Hobie Newport /PBR lesson program is inferior in quality'to that offered by his school. 3. The lesson site itself is substandard, and in a dangerous, high traffic area. 4. The public is negatively associating his school with the City - sponsored Hobie Newport operation. For your information, there is one portion of the letter where Mr. Matlack is misinformed. He states that the program has not been self - supporting, considering prices charged and people registered. As stated earlier in this report, the PBR Department runs the program on a contract- ual basis, so the City has not lost money or ran the program "in the red ". While it is possible that Hobie Newport may have suffered a loss, the City • has not. It is staff's opinion that it would be unwise for the City to become involved in a dispute which is essentially between two private entrepeneurs. It is true that the Department has an agreement with Hobie Newport to pro- vide "sailing and other aquatic activities as delineated in the specific contract each quarter." However,•the contract for the summer quarter has not been executed yet and it would appear the deletion of Winsurfin classes would best serve the City's interests and avoid a lawsuit wh"t'gg��,, ch could be both lengthy and expensive. Mr. Matlack has indicated his intent to stop the program in any way he can, including legal action. His request to bring this matter before the Commission is the last step prior to his intiating such a lawsuit, which staff.feels should be a avoided. While the basic intent of this Department's subcontract with Hobie Newport is to provide an introduction to the sport of Winsurfin it is Mr. Matlack's contention that our program constitutes unfair. competition to his private business. The basic agreement with Hobie Newport has a thirty -day cancellation clause, and as stated earlier, the individual agreement for the summer quarter has not been executed. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the Windsurfings classes from our summer catalog. A decision must be made tonight, howeve'N, as the summer brochure will go to press shortly. Histor- ical data shows that when similar complaints were lodged by private bus- inesses in the past, the Department was directed to drop the courses in • question. In order to avoid a drawn -out and costly lawsuit, the Commission should seriously consider dropping this program from the summer course offerings. -2- • 313 ESTHER ST. COSTA MESA, CALIF. 92627 Ms. Royleen White Recreation Superintendent City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, 'Ca. 92623 Dear Ms. White: • 17, . 1 i / o� W March 1980 This letter is to register with you and the City of Newport Beach, my formal complaint and request for immediate action concerning the windsurfing lessons currently being offered through the Recreation Department. After monitoring your program for nine months, it is my judge- ment that your program's affect on my business of operating a • free enterprise windsurfing school has been negative; your lesson site is unsuitable and the quality of instruction has been sub - standard. 'Further, I feel that the Recreation Depart- ment is using the public, tax supported beach to compete un- fairly with my licensed business by offering such an inferior, cut rate program in a dangerous, high traffic area. SPECIFIC GRIEVANCES The public is negatively associating your program with my business. Because of the proximity of my office of business to yours, and because of my local advertising of the Windsurfer® product, such an association is impossible to prevent. Your Department has used the Windsurferr��,,trademark and logo without authorization to promote its p*gram. Such action only serves to mislead the public into thinking that your program is connected with the manufacturer controlled International Certified School System, and as such, is also connected with my business because I am their authorized dealer. Not only is this kind of thing unethical; it is illegal. Since this sport and the instructional program is so new, prospective enrollees have little knowledge to make a descrim- inating choice between your program and mine. Under this circumstance, they nearly always base their decision only on • price. The effect is a drastic loss of enrollees in my certified windsurfing school. - 2 - Free sail sailboards are unique sailing devices which have some . different environmental requirements than those of conventional small sailboats for beginning users. There are hazards present at your teaching site which present an increased risk of property damage as well as personal injury, over the site that I have chosen for my operation of a school. The area where you teach near 15th street is a heavily trafficed navigational channel for.private, as well as commercial vessels, especially on week- ends when your spring classes are intended to be run. As for your quality of instruction, I percieve it to be little more than a baby- sitting session. The ratio of number of students to equipment is unquestionably poor. The method of teaching is obsolete, and supervision of the program has been visably lacking. Considering the prices you charge and the number of people who signed up for your program, your program has not been self - sustaining as called for in the Mayor's opening statement in your course catalog. If the windsurfing program has operated in the "red ", then it follows that it must have recieved financial support from other, more successful activities. If this is true, it means that the public is paying a higher rate for other programs to support a non - sustaining one. Also, I believe that your sub - contractor instructor has operated in the "red" , unless there are other earnings that I am not aware of. • SUMMARY: Your program conflicts in every way with my free enterprise business in this community. Continuation of your program can only cause my business to suffer further financial damages. Your program is making a mockery of mine and the sport of windsurfing. Continuation of a sub - standard program can only lead to unneeded and unwanted regulation of this unique craft in Newport Harbor waterways. You have my credentials, and the community has in me the finest, safest windsurfing school in the U.S. for which I have a right to operate at a reasonable profit, without your municipal government's interference. I intend to protect this right at any cost. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED: Cancel existing City windsurfing program, and refer all enrollment inquires to Matlack Sportcraft.. USEFUL INFORMATION: - Office of Matlack Sportcraft in Newport Beach: 2906 W.Coast Hwy. - Matlack Sportcraft business license: #00616 Expires 6 =30 -80 - Newport Beach school site of Matlack Sportcraft: Newport Dunes travel trailer /recreation park ... under contract with the Dunes Corp. -U.S. patent.on WindsurfeWailboard: 3,487,800, 3- 27 -68, 14 claims • CF43pectfu y, Bruce L. Matlack, Pres. enclosure: copy: Intl Windsurfer Sailing School Certificate - N.B. wr 1 Jf 3 O O %1111\ All A, A 4 sir • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DATE: April 1, 1980 TO: "PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Acquisition and Development Priorities To assist the Commission in establishing a•list of priorities of future acquisition and development projects for park and recreation purposes, I have listed some ideas and operational concepts. In addition, the available land has been analyzed and listed. l) In determining priority, the establishment of need is identified as an important criterion. 2) Economic feas$bility in today's "tight budget" situation should be heavily considered. 3) Is the proposed acquisition /development a maintenance liability? • Does the project have capabilities of generating revenue for opera- tional and maintenance purposes? POSSIBILITIES: 1) West Newport Park Expansion (P.E. Right -of- Way) ...... 5+ Acres 2) West Bay.... 6 Acres 3). San Miguel Park... 8 Acres 4) Sports Complex..... Undetermined Location I will give a verbal evaluation of these four possible projects for the Commission's use in determining a priority list to be forwarded to City Council. . Ronald A. Whitley 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER March 25, 1980 TO: P, B & R DIRECTOR FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: PRIORITY OF LAND ACQUISITION AND /OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS During the Council meeting of March 24th, the Council directed the City Manager to commence negotiations with the state to determine lowest price and terms on which the state will sell the P.E. right of way,, and to report back to the City Council with recommendations on source of funding. . Additionally, the Council desired a list of priorities from the P, B & R Commission,listing in priority parcels to acquire and estimated costs and parcels to improve with estimated costs. U I will commence the negotiations with the state, and you are requested to provide the'priority list to ac- company my staff report. OAT ROBERT L WYNN �7 .0L__k" • L7 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DATE: March 17, 1980 TO: RONALD A. WHITLEY, Director FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: CPRS Conference /Session Evaluations The CPRS Conference, held March 7 -10 in Sacramento, proved to be a beneficial experience in terms of professional contacts and education. Reported below are highlights of some of the better sessions which I attended. I. Opening General Session The two main speakers were Chris T. Delaporte, Director of Heritage Conversa- tion and Recreation Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, and Dr. Morris Massey, Management Consultant. Mr. Delaporte's address stressed the.import- ance of renewing one's professional' commitment to the park and recreation movement, even in today's times of uncertainty. He stated that working in our profe k" ssion is a lot like trying to "stand up in a hammoc....almost im- possible! The title of Dr. Massey's speech was "What You Are Isn't Neces- sarily What You Will Be." His basic premise was that you can better relate to people, professionally and personally, if you have some idea what was gothg on in the world when the person was forming his or her basic value system. He illustrated several basic "types" of people, based on this notion. His remarks were very enlightening. 2. Successful Fundraising Strategies This particular session presented an overview of successful strategies for establishing new sources of funding from,corporations and other members of the community. There was a good deal of repetition from.previous workshops on this subject which I've attended, but generally it was good reinforcement. On the whole, I would say our two major "Friends of" groups are taking the right approach for their specialized interests. Perhaps what is needed, how- ever, is a more general group who would serve as support for the entire PB & operation. Jarvis II Debate The pros and cons of the income tax limitation initiative were debated by Senator John Briggs on the pro side and Martin Huff on the con side. This initiative, which will be Proposition Nine on the June ballot, will cut state income tax approximately in half for each individual taxpayer. After suffering the consequences of Propositions 13 and 4, California recreation and park profes- sionals are not•anxious to absorb more cuts. Speaking for the initi'ative, Senator Briggs found himself in a room with virtually no support from the audience. His ;#-- e .S Page Two Re: CPRS Conference /Session Evaluations • premise that this initiative would return more power to "the people" was met with skepticism from those of us who know that it is the State Legisla- ture who will make the budget cuts. Martin Huff, speaking aginst Proposi- tion Nine, is the President of the California Tax Reform Association. He stated that' "Jarvie II" favored very wealthy, persons, and would result in service cuts in critical delivery systems. Mr. Huff utilized part of his time to speak for an alternative measure to Proposition Nine, The Tax Simplicity Act. Details of this measure are attached. 4. Proposition One: The 1960 Parklands and I o..., r........ This June ballot measure provides $495 million state and local funding. , (Maggie is xeroxing detailed information which'I'11 pass along). Russell Cahill, Director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, dis- cussed the bond issue and its importance. It is vital that we strive for as much support as possible., I recommend we ask the PBR Commission to recommend to Council that Council pass a resolution in support of this vital legislation. \ RW:mb • WHITE Superintendent v .tiy TAX SIMPLICITY ACT A TAX REFORM INITIATIVE FOR THE A NOVEMBER, 1980 BALLOT The Tax Simplicity Act cuts your taxes without cutting your services. Howard Jarvis' Proposition 9, on the June ballot, is a tax scheme for the rich. 40% of the tax relief that Propos tion,9 provides will go the wealthig4,j %u�.�q�rC� p,;4ia's taxpayers andfas usual, middle - income taxp�ye f'w' a the first to have their services cut. The Tax Simplicity Act, which gives an average tax cut of .$330.00 to 90% of California's income taxpayers, saves services. Compare For Yourself: • Closes tax loopholes • Saves governmental services • No taxes on $20,000 of income for couples • No taxes on $10,000 of income for single people • Increases corporate taxes • Simplifies the tax form j ,o, Prohibits new tax loopholes Inflation- proofs the tax rates • 'Increases the children's tax credit Tax Simplicity Proposition Act 9 Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes, No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No CALIFORNIA TAX REFORM ASSOCIATION 1228 1/2 H STREET 1095 MARKET STREET, ROOM 202 1910 WEST SUNSET BLVD., SUITE•825 SACRAMENTO 95814 SAN FRANCISCO, 94103 LOS ANGELES 90026 (916)446 -0145 (415) 863 -1230 (213) 483 -8065 Y ! TWA r! f! YM NAME ADDMtESS CITY / 'ci• i? ogh0s PWONE 0 Mail me a petition to circulate in my neighborhood. U 4ncloged is a donation for the Tax Simplicity Act. 0 i4nc Is fs H ®anr It Will ' Help You! COUPLE WITH ONE CHILD 1981 INCOME YEAR Your Inoome Your Tax Cut $15,000 —$100 $20,000 —$200 025,000 —$350 $30,060 —$440 $35,000 —$495 $40,000 —$520 $50,000 —$455 $75,000 —0— 11 K If" SINGLE PERSON WITH NO CHILDREN 1981 INCOME YEAR Your Income Your Tax Cut $15,000 —$285 $20,000 —$370 $25,000 —$360 $30,000 —$270 $35,000 —$115 $40;000 +$135 $50,000 +$300 $75,000 +$700 _w -Sompare Your - Re#lef: Family of three, $30,000 annual income: Tax Simplicity Act Proposition 9 Tax Cut _ Tax Cut ^ - $440.00 - $353.00 Single person, $15,000 'annual income: Tax Simplicity Act Proposition 9 - - -- Tax Cut Tax Cut _ - - $285.00 - $241.00 4 r • • March 20, 1980 Ron Whitley, Royleen White, and Commissioners of Parks, Beaches and Recreation of the City of Newport Beach SUBJECT: California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference The general mood of the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference appeared to be tainted with an apprehension regarding economical and political uncertainty relative to recreational funding. The underlying theme in most study sessions appeared to stress the necessity for recreational personnel to accept the challenges of the 1980's and to be more innovative in terms of self - sufficiency. The purpose of this letter is to summarize some of the significant points mentioned in the various study sessions I attended. LEGAL LIABILITY This session discussed the legal liability attendant to public recreation activities. One noted problem is that cities are being sued for negligence when -a city uses improper facilities in its recreational activities. An example would be an inadequate backstop in a city baseball league. Another very important factor is that cities can be held responsible for the acts of independent contractors (instructors of city programs) if the independent contractors are not duly qualified to perform the services being rendered. In a 1971 decision, the YMCA hired a scuba instructor with minimal experience. When one of his student died due to his negligence, the YMCA was deemed to be responsible and consequently incurred significant legal liability. Despite the fact that cities are operating under significant budgetary restraints, they should take all practical precautions in insuring that recreational facilities are not inherently dangerous and that any part -time instructors hired in the in- terest of reducing staff overhead expenses are well qualified. FEES AND CHARGES: ITS EFFECT ON PARTICIPANTS The general conclusion of this session was that the impact of assessments on recreation participants is based upon social and economic factors which vary from city to city. City employees from opulent areas similiar to Newport Beach are finding minimal resistance to the signifcant increase in recreation fees. Consistent with Newport Beach, many cities state -wide are finding that softball is generating enough revenue to fund additional activities. • ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS - ARE YOU GETTING . YOUR FAIR SHARE? The major emphasis of this session was that the key to alternative revenue sources is the private sector. Many cities have found success in approaching local Savings and Loan Associations and branches of the Bank of America for. funding. It is interesting to note the Bank of America has a volunteer program called PACE. In this program, various branches of the BofA provide volunteer services of its employees for community activities. SENIOR CENTERS - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PROGRAM IN 101 EASY STEPS Some of the suggestions noted during this session were as follows: 1. Monthly meetings to obtain direct input from seniors on their particular needs and the types of services they desire. 2. Mystery trips - this has been•a popular` activity whereby seniors sign -up to go on half day trips to unannounced locations. 3. Adopt grandparent programs - one city has implemented a program at their senior center whereby young adults in the community can adopt grandparents. This has proved to be successful during the holiday season when many seniors are unable to visit relatives. G. Many senior centers obtain hand - signed letters from the President 'of the United States for seniors who have reached 100 years of age or who have reached their 50th wedding• anniversary. PUBLIC - PRIVATE ENTERPRISE OPTIONS Jim Roth of the City of Anaheim, who has been very active in establishing Public- Private enterprise operations to fund new facilities, spoke at this session. He emphasized that cities can't abdicate complete responsibility by dealing with private enterprise. Cities should attempt to retain a significant degree of control. Mr. Roth has found that when things go wrong with private facilities, people still have a tendency to complain to the recreation department. I attended several other sessions of lesser importance,to the Commission which will not be reported upon. If you have any questions regarding the contents of this report, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Ver 71truly your /.'u glas K. Ammerman 0 March 20, 1980 Ron Whitley, Royleen White, and Commissioners of Parks, Beaches and Recreation of the City of Newport Beach SUBJECT: California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference The general mood of the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference appeared to be tainted with an apprehension regarding economical and political uncertainty relative to recreational funding. The underlying theme in most study sessions appeared to stress the necessity for recreational personnel to accept the challenges of the 1980's and to.be more innovative in terms of self- sufficiency. The purpose of this letter is to summarize some of the significant points mentioned in the various study sessions I attended. LEGAL LIABILITY • This session discussed the legal liability attendant to public recreation activities. One noted problem is that cities are being -sued for negligence when a city uses improper facilities in its recreational activities. An example would be an inadequate backstop in a city baseball league. Another very important factor is that cities can-be held responsible for the acts of independent contractors (instructors of city programs) if the independent contractors are not duly qualified to perform the services being rendered. In a 1971 decision, the_YMCA hired a scuba instructor with minimal experience. When one of his student died due to his negligence, the YMCA was deemed to be responsible and consequently incurred significant legal liability. Despite the fact that cities are operating under significant budgetary restraints, they should take all practical precautions in insuring that recreational facilities are not inherently dangerous and that any part -time instructors hired in the in- terest of reducing staff overhead expenses are well qualified. FEES AND CHARGES: ITS EFFECT ON PARTICIPANTS The general conclusion of this session was that the impact of assessments on recreation participants is based upon social and economic factors which vary from city to city. City employees from opulent areas similiar to Newport Beach are finding minimal resistance to the signifcant increase in recreation fees. Consistent with Newport Beach, many cities state -wide are finding that softball is generating enough revenue to fund additional activities. • -) W_/j ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS - ARE YOU GETTING YOUR FAIR SHARE? • The major emphasis of this session was that the key to alternative revenue sources is the private sector. Many cities have found success in approaching local Savings and Loan Associations and branches of the Bank of America for funding. It is interesting to note the Bank of America has a volunteer program called PACE. In this program, various branches of the BofA provide volunteer services of its employees for community activities. SENIOR CENTERS - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PROGRAM IN 101 EASY STEPS Some of the suggestions noted during this session were as follows: 1. Monthly meetings to obtain direct input from seniors on their particular needs and the types of services they desire. 2. Mystery trips - this "..has been a popular activity whereby seniors sign -up to go on half day trips to unannounced locations. 3. Adopt grandparent programs - one city has implemented a program at their senior center whereby young adults in the community can adopt grandparents. This has proved to be successful during the holiday season when many seniors are unable to visit relatives. 4. Many senior centers obtain hand - signed letters from the President of the United States for seniors who have reached 100 years of • age or who have reached their 50th wedding anniversary. PUBLIC - PRIVATE ENTERPRISE OPTIONS Jim Roth of the City of Anaheim, who has been very active in establishing Public- Private enterprise operations to fund new facilities, spoke at this session. He emphasized that cities can't abdicate complete responsibility by dealing with private enterprise. Cities should attempt to retain a significant degree of control. Mr. Roth has found that when things go wrong with private facilities, people still have a tendency to complain to the recreation department. I attended several other sessions of lesser importance to the Commission which will not be reported upon. If you have any questions regarding the,.contents of this report, please. do not hesitate in contacting me. Ver Atruly your ouglas K. Ammerman r1 LJ . CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH, 1980 TREE CREW ACTIVITY REPORT Number of trees trimmed: 556 Number of trees planted: 9 Number of trees removed: 17 Number of work requests: 36 AREAS BEING TRIMMED THIS MONTH: Buffalo Hills - Spyglass Balboa Pier Parking Lot Westcliff - Highland Coast Highway CDM Ficus PARK DIVISION Renovated various turf areas Fertilized various turf areas Installed new drip irrigation system at Youth Center softball field. Trimmed shrubs on W. Pacific Coast Hwy. to allow for installation of new sidewalk. Installed drain at Spyglass Hills Reservoir Park to prevent erosion problem during heavy rains. Removed soil from OASIS parking lot due to errosion. Picked up and delivered various donated items for OASIS. • r_ -ti;G' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • RECREATION DIVISION PROGRESS REPORT: MARCH, 1980 SENIOR CITIZENS The Friends of OASIS were successful in obtaining their Title IIIB, older Americans Act, grant funds from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The money will be utilized for renovations and transportation, to include: a ten - passenger van, radio equipment, used pick up truck or special tools, room dividers, risers, and a portable dance floor. The total amount was $34,932; the county funded $29,693, with a $5,239 match coming from the Friends of OASIS. Recreational activities at OASIS have included a wide array of offerings. The popular bridge program has expanded to Sundays, and an afternoon dance drew 90 people on Sunday, March 9. OASIS participants attended "Senior Day" at the Western Gerontological Conference in Anaheim this month, and really enjoyed sharing the OASIS Center with other seniors from all over the western states! OASIS Maintenance person Michael Blide resigned as of March 21 to begin a career in boat building. He will really be missed. Recruitment and interviews have taken place for his replacement who will start work March 31. • YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS Representatives from Newport Beach participated in the O.C.M.A.A. Youth Basketball Tournament in March. All the youngsters enjoyed the experience; and the Girls "B" team made it all the way to the finals! Track and field promises to be exciting this year, with the participation of the Newport - Balboa Rotary Club. The practice meet will be held Sat- urday, March 29, with the "real thing" scheduled for April 5. Registration is higher than last year, and we anticipate a really outstanding event. Unfortunately, the Adult Volleyball League was cancelled due to insufficient registration for the second year in a row. Perhaps our popular Instructional Class (which is played in a league format) fills the community's needs adequately, considering the additional playing opportunities offered through private groups such as Orange County Volleyball. Staff is gearing up for an anticipated all -time peak demand in Adult Soft- ball this summer. Registration has been revised to what staff sees as a more equitable system. SPECIAL ACTIVITY CLASSES Registration for Spring Activities began March 10 with an extremely large mail -in registration. To date, revenues are exceeding those of last year • and registration will continue for several weeks. This section looks very healthy! M Brochure advertising shows a current revenue of $4,101. Summer -issue sales will continue through April and it appears that our goal of $6500 for one year will be attained easily. SPECIAL PROGRAMS "Huckleberry Finn" was presented at the Theatre Arts Center March 1, and was enjoyed by the children and parents in attendance. This program was a production of Yellow Brick Road Shows, a Newport Beach -based children's theatre company. The Sunshine Club continues to meet at the Community Youth Center on Sat- urdays, but participation has been declining recently. A survey was con- ducted of the parents and transportation was the problem cited for the attendance decline. Staff has been in contact with Bob Robins of Theodore Robins Ford, and he has offered the use of one of their vans for this program. This seems a viable solution to the problem, and we are attempting to work out insurance details, so all parties will be covered. A special Tennis Tournament for City employees, Commissioners, and Council - people will be held April 12 and 13, and 21 and 22 at.San Joaquin Hills. Entry forms are available now, and the deadline is April 8. The second play of the season, "Vanities ", will open Thursday, March 27 at the Theatre Arts Center. The Friends of Newport Theatre Arts Center anti- cipate a better attendance for this play, and we urge you to support their • efforts. Still in the planning stages is a Comminity Theatre Festival, scheduled for July. This event will' bring together community theatre groups from all over the south coast area, who will each showcase a scene of which they're especially proud. It is an exciting opportunity for these groups to produce something cooperatively, and we are pleased to host it in our Theatre. 0 -2-