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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1981 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSIONERS Present IX IXIXIX Ix Ix Motion x Second Ay. I x I x x x I x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION April 7, 1981 City Council Chambers 6a30P.M. Ex- officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Student Reps Present: I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Michele Alberta, Secretary Chris Ching Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Item 113 Motion was made to approve the minutes of the March 3, 1981 meeting.with the following correction: Commissioner Ammerman stated that he voted against the motion in Item ii6, Roberti Z'Berg Urban Open Space. Item N4 The agenda was adopted as presented. II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS: Item #5, After the Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Schwarz welcomed parents and athletes of the youth basketball program. There were 211 participants throughout the City. The Orange County playoffs were recently completed in Fountain Valley. Newport Beach competed in all divisions except the girls. 3rd and 4th grade levels. Awards were given to the fol= ' lowing boys and girls: Laura Asper Seanda Roberson Darcy Shepherd Greg Rhodes Tony_Marchetti John Brant Todd Hale Thomas McGahan Lance Shephard Will Allison David Simpson Matt Prince Steve Kal'atscha Sarah Andrus -I- Chris Miller Greg Denney Jason Ackroyd Kirk 'Summers Emil Garschina Brian Parker 11 to Order proval of nutes on of Boys and Girls Basket- ball Program I i I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C \OMMISSIO`NER$ PARKS, 'BEACHES &RECREATION COMMISSION \\\ ` \ \\ Present Motion x Second Ayes• x J.xi x x•,x Motion Second Ix Ayes Ix x x x x City Council Chambers 6%30P.M. III. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Item 46 The Parkway Tree Committee, chaired by Commissioner Cole, has been discussing this item for some time. The experience we have had with the Ficus Nitida is that, although beauti- ful, as they mature the vigorous root structure causes sidewalk damage that is impossible to maintain. In addition they contribute to lawsuits resulting from pedestrians tripping over sidewalk cracks. Staff's recommendation to•City Council is that when Council policies are amended that the Ficus Nitida be incorporated In the policy as an undesirable street and /or parkway tree. Motion was made that we approve the staff recommendation. 0 Item #7 Mr. Stewart Williams has requested the replacement of a removed Tristania tree with a Ficus Nitida. His request has been denied by staff. Staff recomme6ds - the planting of a similar species, Ficus Benjamina, to retain an at= tractive street scape. Commissioner Cole stated that planting no tree at all might be better than planting a tree of a different species. Mr. Williams was not present at,tyis meeting, therefore,-Ron Whitley suggested giving Mr. Williams an opportunity to give a presentation and rescheduling this item when he can be present. Motion was made to table this item until the next meeting. Item A8 Commissioners Cole and Stuart will not participate in the discussion due to a conflict of interest. Bob Trapp was present representing the J. M. Peters Company and stated they are proposing, in order to avoid future maintenance and legal problems between the City and the homeowners association, to: 1. Install and the association will maintain all landscapin on the perimeter slopes and buffer slopes between the park and the residential site. The perimeter and buffer slopes are approximately 5 acres. -2- Amendment to Countil Policy I -9 Street Tree Replacement Request, 1748 Bayport Way quest to dify Con - tion of rk Site 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION 0 m P City Council Chambers 603OP.M. INDEX Present 2. The J._ M. Peters Co, will retain a landscape archi- ' tectural firm, Lifescapes, Inc. to prepare preliminary and working drawings for the flat area of the park. Said plans to be developed under the direction of the City's Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. 3. The City will assume all maintenance responsibility for the flat park and Turkish Rugging areas. The flat park and Turkish Rugging areas are approximately 5 acres. 4. The City will analyze the Turkish Rugging area to deter- mine if this natural area needs to be preserved or if it can be incorporated into the landscaped park area. Some of the problems the City may face if the park is main- tained by the homeowners association are as follows: 1. Who will establish the level of maintenance? 2. What recourse will'the City have if the association does not maintain the facilities (i.e. structures, landscape, walkwasy, etc.) to an acceptable level? 3. How will the association react to City-sponsored activi- ties and the extra maintenance associated with these ' activities? I 4. Who is liable when injuries occur within the park? 5. Will association members or organizations have priority use of the park? 6. What will happen if the association files a lawsuit contending that they are unfairly taxed for public park maintenance? This park would benefit homeowners in-the area by increasing their home values. •J.�M. Peters is also proposing, in addition to improving, to go ahead and design the park under the direction of the City and to put in whatever facilities the City thinks should be there and expand the flat area of the park to provide a more active area for future City use. J. M. Peters is willing to put up $50,000. to im- prove the site. An entire 5 acres would be usable as flat park land. The Commission is expected to make a recom- mendation and Ron Whitley will transmit it to the Planning Commission and then to City Council. Commissioner Ammerman stated•he would not be supportive of this if there was a fence placed'around•it or if the public was discouraged to use the park. • -3- i I I P E COMMISSIONERS � r s Present Motion Second Abstain Ayes CITY OF NI?WPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION City Council Chambers 6030RM. o + J INDEX x Motion was made to recommend the acceptance of the•modifi- x cations with the contingency that we are given the final x x plans -to approve. Unanimous z xxx x i IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item 119 Mouth of Big Canyon This item is being presented to inform the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission-of the concept. The moutn of 'Big Canyon is located north of the Park Newport.Apartment complex and fronts.Jamboree to Backbay. This property is owned by the Irvine Company who will'attend a commission meeting some time in the future. The Commission will be asked to recommend whether the City should accept the property as open space and allow the Irvine Company to receive credit for future developments. Within the next month the commissioners should take a look at the land in question. Acreage is 12 -14 acres. V: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Item 1111 Ocean Front General Plan Ron Whitley stated that the 18th Street small boat launching •area worked fairly well last summer. Signing has not been perfected yet because there was still street traffic con- gestion. The boaters are going over the curb cut and drivin out onto the.sand instead of parking in the lot and walking the boats over the sand. It is a matter of enforcement. Local residents are afraid that if Hobie makes more sales th problems will be compounded this summer. Our Department has no responsibility over traffic control, policing, and lifeguarding. The PB & R Commission can (1) schedule this as an item of discussion and notify adjacent property owners that the commission will be discussing it enabling them to attend, and (2) people on small boat launching committee could be notified of our sub - committee. Sub - committee will investigate by the June meeting. Item H12 Park Planning & Development Commissioner Stuart contacted the Irvine Company concerning their approach at this time for the sports complex site. The Irvine Company will contact Commissioner Stuart in the near future. -4- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION City Council Chambers 6030P.M. ' - I DEX Present Item #14 Recreation Facilities Ron Whitley stated that the Superior Court recently ruled that a Santa Barbara school district could charge a fee for tradi tonal sports programs. The meeting with the school district says they cannot do that in Newport Beach because we give credit for Physical Education. Commissioner Winburn read the copy of the ruling which states that a fee will be charged to participate in extra curricula activities. They are still getting credit for day activities but charged for evening activities. Ron Whitley stated that-the Board of,Education is having two meetings with regard to the closure of schools. Corona del Mar Elementary being one of importance to us. The im- pact is that it'will be vacant property and will undoubtedly 'be used in some manner by someone. Item 015 Recreation Program and Commissioner Green stated that the student representative Citizen In- program seems for this year somewhat dormant. It does not volvement look like the representatives will have any projects. Jeff Kolin scheduled a meeting with the representatives acid two 0 the commissioner`s, df which only one student rep attended. At this point he regretfully suggests we, continue the progra to the end of this school semester. Commissioner Winburn came up with the idea that the best way to have the students elected is through the. civic classes. Hopefully next year we can get an active program going. Commissioner Green stated that we have a good'recreation program.and would like to have some discussion as to the type of philosophy practiced. VI. LIAISON REPORTS: Item #18 Friends of Oasis Commissioner Ross stated that the new Board of the Friends of Oasis was installed by Mayor Heather and she did a remarkable job. Commissioner Ross asked at what point we are with the land swap. Ron Whitley stated we did receive the appraisal approximately three weeks ago, however, we still need a proposal from the Irvine Company of what they would do with the appraisal. We are hoping .that on the 27th we will have that back to City Council with a recommendation -5- CITY OF NF.WPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION Present City Council Chambers 6030P.M. Item 1119 Quite a few commissioners attended the production, "God's Favorite ", which was received well. Many improvements were made to the set design. The City installed new carpeting and painted so the appearance of the Theatre Arts Center is improved. The play was an enjoyable comedy. There was a full house every night. VII•.• INFORMATIONW REPORTS: Item N20 Commissioner Cole stated that our Tiny Tot program is a good one. Alot of people are disappointed by not getting into-the class. He would like to see the class schedule be amplified. There is no other class available like this one in the community at this time. Jeff Win stated that our lack of-space for programs and for-the kind of quality that we want to employ, we are having'auhard, time getting instructors. Instructors have limited hours to teach. J. P. Nightingale was postponed until the summer. Not enough tickets were sold. Jeff stated that we have a new employee, Robin Alonso, also one of our student reps, working part time now and full time in the summer. She will be helping out with summer registration. IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further busines, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission::adjourned. Friends of Theatre Arts Center eation sion I i I I• I