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Home My WebLink About02/02/1982 - PB&R CommissionCommissioners . 'F y` CITY OF Parks Beaches Present Ix I xl xl xi xlx I r Motion x Seco d x Ay� x x x x Motion x Second x Ayes :i x x x �J • x x x x x x NEWPORT BEACH & Recreation Commission FEBRUARY 2, 1982 City Council Cbambers. 7pm Ex- officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley,, Director Staff present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Michele Alberta, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Item #1 Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. Item #3 Approval o Motion was made to approve the minutes of the January 5; Minutes 1982 meeting. Unanimous Item #4 Adoption o Agenda The agenda was•adopted as presented. II.. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Item #5 Prioriti- zation of The following is the prioritized list of capital improve- Capital ments: Improvemen 1. San Miguel Park Development 2. West Newport Park (P.E. Right of Way) 3. Entry Signs for Newport Blvd., Irvine Ave., MacArthur Blvd., Jamboree Road, West Coast Hwy., East Coast •Hwy. 4. Funding for the Community Youth Center 5. Phase I Development of the Newport Theatre Arts Center 6. Traffic Island Renovation - San Joaquin Hills Road between Jamboree and Santa Cruz. 7. Traffic Islands on Irvine.Avenue from Dover Drive to 22nd Street 8. Traffic Island at Bayside Drive and Harbor Island Drive. 9. Irrigation at Eastbluff Park Commissioners Notion Second Oyes Motion Second Ayes �J CITY OF Parks Beaches MIR NEWPORT BEACH & Recreation Commission PAGE 2 City Council C.ha.mbers. 7pm Vice Chairman Stuart stated that the sports complex was not included at this time because the property has not yet been acquired, therefore, it can not be proposed as a capital improvement. After several suggestions and objections by the Commis- sioners, motion was made that they vote on each item separately. Unanimous. 1. Unanimous 2. $8,000 allocated instead-of $5,000. Motion passes. Commissioners Cole and Hopkins oppose. 3. All Noes. Deleted from Priority List. 4. Cole opposes. Motion passes. 5. Unanimous 6. Unanimous 7. Five noes. Commissioners Cole and Cohen Ayes. Deleted from Priority List. 8. Chairman Ammerman, Commissioner Cole noes. Commissioner Hopkins would like to delete from li 9. Chairman-Ammerman and'Commissioner Cole Noes. Motion passes. — " — - - -- Motion was made that in cooperation with staff that this Commission appoint an ad hoc committee and that they explore the feasibility and proceed with the implementat of establishing entrance signs in this City through the utilization of civic money. Unanimous. Commissioners Cole and Morin are appointed as co- chairmen of this committee. Item #6 Ron Whitley stated that this park.has been proposed for number of years and was acquired through the Irvine Comp by the City. The City Council indicated that they would like to have the park designed this year. Lang and Wood Landscape firm was selected. Ken Wood of Lang and Wood was present and stated that the master plan has been designed for San Miguel park. The site is bound by new residential. The park divides itself into two zones a large open area adjacent to shops with the least amount of residents,'for highly athletic activity; and, at the extreme end with more residents surrounding it -is more feasible for passive recreational use. Proposed is a parking area, bike path, restroom, lighted walkways but not lighted fields. Review and Approval of San Miguel Park Develo ment Concep CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners ,., \9 Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission Notion x Second x Oyes x x x x x lotion x kyesnd Ix`xlxIxfxlx•4x PAGE 3 City Council C..hambers 7pm Commissioner Morin suggested having a multi -use volleyball/ basketball area, which all•the Commissioners agreed. It was moved that the basic concept,of the Master.Plan for San Miguel Park be approved. Unanimous. Item #7 It was moved that the following be'given special recognition awards: 1. Neiman - Marcus - Tim Parker - for outstanding Support of the City's 75th Anniversary Celebration including merchandising and sale of the hardcover Newport.75,book; for consistent community involve- ment and concern with the quality of life in Newport Beach through their support and contributions to the Jamboree Road median project. 2. OASIS Center Dance Band - for outstanding service to the City of Newport Beach by providing music and entertainment for the Pacific Coast Highway Bridge Dedication and numerous activities at OASIS Center; for providing that lively spirit that has made OASIS have that energy which makes it unique among senior programs. 3. Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center - Patti -Gene Sampson - for oustanding service to the City in community theatre programs with the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center; for consistently providing the leadership and hard work necessary to produce award winning theatre and musical programs. Unahimous. . _ III... ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:• Item #7A Ron Whitley stated that we found a parcel for the future development of the sports complex. Commissioner Morin recommends that we delete the wording "sports complex" and use "active recreational facility" instead. Community Service Awa Proposals Sports Complex Commissioners Parks \i?N_,��tPwyk CITY OF Beaches NEWPORT BEACH & Recreation Commission PAGE 4 City Council Chambers 7pm " Index Motion x Motion was made that the Commission request City Council Second x to direct staff to actively pursue a development agree - Ayes x x x x x x x ment to allow an active recreational facility of six acres on the parcel identified as "Site A" in.the North Ford area. Land used for-subject development to be applied to the park dedication requirements for the Irvine Company's proposed development of North Ford. Acreage difference to be established by park credit or City purchase as determined by formula application of approved density. Unanimous Item #8 Joint Mtg. with City A one -half hour meeting is allocated to the Parks, Beaches Council and Recreation Commission and staff to discuss: 1. Open Space Element 2. Active Recreation Facility The Commissioners will meet before the joint meeting with City Council on February 8, at 2ip.m, to prepare for it. Item #9 1982 -83 Department Provided was a summary of the detailed process the staff Budget goes through for budget requests to keep the, Commission Request aware of what is being done. The Commission was involved in the budget process last year in which a sub - committee was formed and attended the budget session. This was very beneficial in.gaining support the Pb & R. Commissioner Stuart recommended the Chairman to appoint a budget sub- committee again. The sub - committee will consist of Commissioner Cole as Chairman, and'Commissioners Cohen and Hopkins. Item #10 Council Action on Ron Whitley stated that the Commission - indicated that it PB &.R would be desirable to have a report to the Commission on Related what Council action was taken relating to PB & R items. Items At the January 25, City Council meeting the following was approved: U Commissioners Parks Motion Second CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Beaches & Recreation Commission PAGE 5 City Council C.ha_mbers. 7pm West Newpo Dinghy Rack Recreation Division 1. Changed expenditures of funds left over in capital outlay items. 2. Amortization fund approved for OASIS MP Room. 3. The plans and specifications for bids to be opened for parking lot in Mariners Mile area. 4. Caltrans West - Council took Commission recom- mendation. Item #IDA x Motion was made that the motion in Item #5 from the x January 5, 1982, PB & R-Commission meeting be submitted to City Council. Commissioner Morin feels the motion is premature. The West Newport Beach Association needs time to study, what Don Webb presented at the January 5, meeting. Motion withdrawn. Commissioner Morin will communicate with West Newport Beach Association that this is for widening only and will be discussed at the next meeting. Item #1OB Ron Whitley stated that he would like the Commissioners to go by 15th Street to see the location. This item will be put back on the agenda for "next month's meeting. This concept was proposed years ago and Council thought dinghy racks were not a good idea then. Ron Whitley will see about getting the Commission together to look at the location. IV. INFORMATIONAL'REPORTS: Item #11 Commissioner Cole recommends that we pursue a disabled citizen program with the YMCA, or a mini disabled olympics' program. Commissioner Morin recommends more individual publicity for the 10K Runs. V. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST- MINUTE'ITEMS: VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned. West Newpo Dinghy Rack Recreation Division