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April 6, 1982
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
. P RKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 6, 1982
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 2, 1982
4. Adoption of Agenda
II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
5. Boy's Basketball Program
• III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
6. Possible joint venture with Orange Coast YMCA (presentation
to be made)
7. Newport Beautiful Committee request (attached)
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IV. ITEMS FOR ACTION:
8. Mouth of Big Canyon Park Credit (report attached)
9. CALTRANS West Acquisition priority (report attached)
V. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
10. Park Division (report attached)
11. Recreation Division (report attached)
VI. SPECIAL. URGENT. OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS:
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED:
TESTIMONY LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES
} Commissioners CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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Pw',ks Beaches & Recreation Commission
MARCH 2, 1982
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City Council Chambers 7pm
Ex- officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director
Staff present:
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS:
Item #1
Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt.
Jack Brooks, Park Supt.
Michele Alberta, Secretary
The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissi
was called to order at 7 p.m.
Item #3
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the February 2,
1982, meeting. Unanimous.
Item #4
The agenda was adopted as presented.
II. ITEMS FOR ACTION:
Item #5
Chairman Ammerman briefly stated the importance of the
awards and that this is a fairly new project for the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Commissioner
Cohen presented Tim Parker of Neiman- Marcus his award.
Mr. Parker stated that this is a major event for them.
Tomorrow they celebrate their 4th birthday in Newport
Beach and this award will be a major part-of their agenda.
The OASIS Center's Dance Band was then presented an award
and Patti -Gene Sampson of the Friends of the flewport
Theatre Arts Center. Patti -Gene thanked the Commission
for this recognition award and stated that-without the
support of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
and Department and City C'ouncil', none of this would be
possible.
Item #6
Ron Whitley stated that he recycled the memo from last
month's meeting in addition to requesting that West
Newport Beach Association provide input into the matter.
A letter from the Association supporting the bridge
widening was passed out to the Commissioners. Also, a
Call to
Order
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Community
Service
Awards
Santa Ana
Bridge Con-
cept
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Commissioners
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Motion x
Second
Ayes x x x x
Motion x
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Abstain
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City Council Chambers. 7pm
memo from Don Webb, our City Engineer, was read. Mr. Webb
indicated that the 0.33 acres needed for the widening of
the Santa Ana Bridge would not significantly affect the
City's ability to develop the park. If the Commission
feels that the Caltrans taking of the land for the bridge
reconstruction does not constitute the taking of
significant local park area that they could make a
recommendation to that effect.
Motion was made that we recommend to Public Works the
approval of the concept of the widening�of the Santa Ana
Bridge. Unanimous.
Motion was made that -we earmark any funds resulting from
the sale of property for the widening of the bridge to be
applied to the development of West Newport Park. Motion
passes.
Item #7
Ron Whitley stated•that the City Tidelands Committee has
been searching for a location for the dinghy racks for
sometime now: The proposed location for the racks is
along the fence in the turf area adjacent to the American
Legion. The Marine Department-would administer the
program.: After several Toca -1, r-esi,dents spoke, the
consensus was that they are opposed to the dinghy rack
storage at 15th Street. They woul -d cause a traffic
nuisance, subject to theft, vandalism, and breakage. The
Central'Newport Beach Community Association is also
opposed.
Motion was made that we allow no dinghy storage in the 1
Street park area. Unanimous.
Item, #8
City Council is requesting the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission to make a recommendation as to the
exact amount of park credits to be granted to the Irvine
Company in return for the dedication of the Mouth of Big
Canyon. The Commission had, on May 5, 1981, recommended
that the City accept the'dedication but urged City Council
to reduce the amount of park credits below that initially
requested by the Irvine Company.
15th Street
Park, Dinghy
Proposal
Mouth of Big
'Canyon - park
credits
CITY OF NEWPORT
Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation
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Commission
7pm
After some discussion concerning the potential .uses-df the
area the following motion was passed.
Motion was made that although, the Irvine Company should be
granted some credit for the dedication of the Mouth of Big
Canyon the Commission is unable to determine the amount of
such credit without further information; and, therefore,
direct staff to communicate to City Council our request
for further infomration so that we can consider the matter
completely at'our April 6, meeting. Motion passes.
The feeling of the Commission is that credit less than the
12.5 acres (as recommended by the Irvine Company) would be
appropriate, but without information concerning the exact
amount of dwelling units presently allowed on the Irvine
Company's property under the existing general plan and
zoning ordinances, it is impossible to determine the
effect any credits given would have on parks in the area
not yet developed by the Irvine Company. This matter will
be reconsidered at the next Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission meeting.
Item #9
Ron Whitley stated that this.was briefly presented to the
City Council and their recommendation was that this
Commission review the concept. The property is co -owned
by the City and County. In meetings with the Dover Shores
Community Association they stated that they do approve of
this concept. Bill Whitford, President of the Newport
Beach Olympic Aquatic Center was present. He stated that
this is a non - profit organization formed solely to
construct, operate, and promote the proposed Newport Beach
Olympic Aquatic Center. Some of the major concerns of
the Center are:
facility - boat storage
male /female locker rooms
multi - purpose room
parking
live -on security
Motion was made to support the broad concept of the
proposed Newport Beach Olympic Aquatic Center on the North
Star Beach. Motion passes.
Commissionner Morin was appointed by Chairman Ammerman to
assist Bill' Whitford on how to pursue this matter.
Concept for
Olympic
Aquatics
Center for
North Star
Beach
Commissioners
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Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission
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City Council C.ham.b,ers. 7pm
III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Item #10
Ron Whitley thanked the Commissioners who served on the
Committee. Staff was pleased with the success they have
had on the outcome of the capital improvement budget.
IV. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
V. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS:
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Parks, 'Beaches and
Recreation Commission adjourned.
Report from
Commission
Budget Com=
mittee
VORANGE MAI CO A ST FAMILY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
230 University Drive •Post Office Box 2567 •Newport Beach, California 92663
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN
Michael Asho I.B.M Retired
VICE CHAIRMAN
Jahn Salladay Be are Four
Ray Schnierer Newport Mesa February 22, 1982
School District
Jenniferl. Wilson Price. Waterhouse& Cc
David Obeibeck CP.A
Rollie Brousard Pacific Federal Savings
SECRETARY Mr. Ron Whitley
Dan Beals The Irvine Company Director
TREASURER
Hel Joanning Pacific Mutual Parks, Beaches & Recreation
IMMEDIATE Task PAST CHAIRMAN CPA City of Newport Beach
PRESIDENT 3300 Newport Blvd.
Jim do Boom YMCA Executive Director Newport Beach, CA 92663
MEMBERS
Frank Anderson Estate Planning Specialist
Cecil Bunnel Bunnell's Ltd.
Oscar Clevidence AshbrookClevidante
William Conover, M.D. Plastic& Dear Ron,
Reconstructive Surgery
R. Morley Davis, D,D S Orthodontist
Joan Finnegan Mesa Water District Some time ago I mentioned t0 you a possibility Of a joint venture
W.C. Fin Mesa ate Leasing 9 Y P Y J
Owen Gorman Plumber of a gymnas•i6m between the City of Newport Beach and the Orange
Vincent Healy Red Hill Realty
Jacqueline Heather Mayor, Coast YMCA.
City of Newport Beach
Lea Jones Business Consultant
DavidsLe Coast olege The YMCA is getting closer to implementing its plans and we
Robert J. Marshall R. J. Marshall Company would now like to explore the possibility of a joint venture
Peter Peleuses Jahnscn &San
Lincoln Mercury with the City.
omaa Pitcher Glbson, Dunn& Grutcher
abort Reese Gfeller Development
Theodore Robins Ford 9
Company
Theodore Robi Therefore I would like to et 10 -15 minutes of time at a future
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Barbara Robinson Pacific Mutual meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission where
Lloyd Schroeder Coast Insurance
Con Schweitzer Georgia Pacific we could make a concept presentation as an opening point for
Lloyd Sollinger SCS Natural discussion.
Resources Corp,
Barbara Skllling President,
Newporl•Mesa School Board
William D. Vincent Lusk Realty We would need a movie screen inorder that we Could use an over -
WIIIIam Willcox Private Ledger
Financial Services head projector.
Gerald I. Wilks, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Director Jimde BOOmF,0.0 Please advise us when time would be available on the agenda in
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CaralConli Administrative Assistant the near future.
Gladys Esenston Membership Director - -
PROGRAMIFITNESS CENTER
2300 University Drive M y thanks!
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 6429990
David Harding Associate Executive Director
Gary Wegener Physical Director
Clair Taylor Program Director Jim de Boom
Both Cobb ProgmmASSlslanl
Amy Croleau Assoclate Program Dlrecfor xecutive Director
Cindy Sweetland Assoclate
JoAnne Welch Volunteer
Handicapped Coordinator
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
420 West 19th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 642.080
Bruce Hazen, M,F.C.C. Director
Lana Weingarinar Adminlstrativa Asslslent
Slave Kadin, MY C.C. Counselor
Mark Monier, MIX C C. Counselor
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(714) 6422331
PatriciaL Flanagan, M.F CC Director
John Bruce Jay, M.F.0 C Counselor
Barbara Jean Royal, M.F.0 C. Counselor
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 23, 1982
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
FROM: Environmental Services Coordinator
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SUBJECT: INFORMATION FROM THE PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Newport Beautiful (formerly the Litter Committee) has been discussing some litter
control and community beautification issues which may be of mutual interest to
the Commission. Resul'tingly, they have requested some information from the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commi.ssion concerning its current acti- vities and
plans so the Committee can clarify i.ts goals.
Rather than request a written report,, it might be easier if you could provide a
liaison member from your department to attend the next Newport Beautiful meeting.
Their main areas of interest are:
- Parkway design and maintenance; funding issues.
- Parks., Beaches and Recreation Commission's role in community beautification
projects.
- General information about the Commission and the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department.
The next Newport Beautiful meeting is Monday, April 19th at 3:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Please let me know if you will be providing a representative
so the information can be included in the agenda.
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Tim Newman, Officer
Environmental Services Coordinator
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PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DATE: June 20,, 1980
TO: ROBERT L. WYNN, CITY MANAGER
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC MEDIAN REPORT
Long a problem with regard to maintenance, appearance and
undeveloped area prioritization, an analysis of our street
medians has been done. Presented in this report are comments
on existing traffic islands, identification of unimproved
medians and finally, recommendations on median development
that would be low in maintenance requirements. These comments
we presented in the following attached Sections:
Section I - Existing Traffic Medians
n Section II - Unimproved Traffic-Median Locations
• Section III - Low Maintenance Traffic Medians
As you can see from a review of these attachments, we have many
medians that have not been developed to this date. Even though
an attempt should be made to develop in a low cost maintenance
manner, future development will require additional manpower to
maintain.
If desired, I could provide estimates of the construction cost
and maintenance costs for the undeveloped areas. in addition,
while gathering fiscal data, a cost for improving existing
medians could be determined. And, while this report is lengthy,
a lot has been left out .... the problems of appearance, cost to
maintain, water runoff, etc., are endless. Therefore, if specific
data is needed, we would be happy to provide.
R NALD A. WHITLEY
Parks, Beaches an Recreation Director
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SECTION I
• EXISTING TRAFFIC MED'I'ANS
A. PARR AVENUE - BALBOA ISLAND
1. Hazardous for workers; narrow street, heavy traffic.
2. High maintenance area; lots of weeds, Ivy needs
trimming often..
3. Irrigation problems caused by cars hitting the heads
along the curb. Possible solution would be to move
heads to center of island and use strip sprayheads.
Recommend that we try one island.and see how it works.
4. Cocos Plumosa Palms are dying from a disease. A lot
of Washingtonia Robustas have been planted to take
their place.
B. DOVER TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Hazardous for workers; heavy, fast traffic.
• 2. High maintenance - lots of weeds, Ivy needs to be
trimmed often.
3. Old irrigation system, problem with water runoff; a
lot of broken heads,' manual irrigation system.
C. WESTCLIFF TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Heavy water runoff, manual irrigation system.
2. Ground cover is in.poor condition, lots of weeds.
D. EL PASEO TRAFFIC ISLAND
1. Irrigation, manual irrigation system, backflow
should be changed to a reduced pressure to bring
down height.
E. AVOCADO TRAFFIC I'SL'ANDS
1. Old irrigation system in turf area,'manual irrigation
system, ground cover area has no irrigation system.
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EXISTING TRAFFIC MEDIANS - Page Two
• 2. Ground cover area full of weeds.
3. Slope in Traffic Island.with ground cover very steep
would be hard to irrigate because of runoff.
F. JALI OREE ROAD TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Extremely high traffic hazardous to workers.
2. Irrigation problems still existing; Island 5 has no
electricity for controller. Sprinkler heads off.
3: Most of the trees have been run over by cars.
4. Will continue to pursue better maintenance in this area.
G. VISTA DEL SOL
1. Poor irrigation system, manual irrigation system.
a 2. Bermuda grass in ivy difficult to control.
• 3. Coral trees require too much pruning, roots in lawn
causing problems.
H. FORD ROAD
1. Lawn torn up by construction of Irvine half of Ford Road.
2. Eucalyptus trees are in poor condition.
I. VIA LIDO TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Irrigation system has heavy runoff,' manual irrigation system.
2. Heavy foot traffic creating problems with irrigation and
ground cover.
3. Hazard to workers from heavy traffic.
4. Shrubs need shearing; should be replaced.
J. SAN MIGUEL TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Not low maintenance; has been planted with trees and lawn.
This is one of our best islands; looks good for the time
spent on them.
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EXISTING TRAFFIC MEDIANS - Page Three
K. BALBOA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. No irrigation.
2. Some of the plants are in bad shape, cannot replace
because we have no irrigation.
3. Where natal plum is healthy, they need to be trimmed
to keep them low for vehicle sight purposes.
4. Litter is hard to remove from,natal plum.
5. Palm trees block view of traffic.
L. NEWPORT BOULEVARD
1. No irrigation.
2. Spots of Bermuda hard.to control.
3. Hazard to workers from fast, heavy traffic.
4. Ice plant is good because of low water requirement.
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1. Eucalyptus shed too much litter.
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2. No irrigation on many of the islands.
3. Weed problems in iceplant islands.
4. Ground cover area from Santiago to San Isabela has a
disease and is full of weeds. We plan to remove ground
cover and plant turf when time permits.
5. Problems with cars running over traffic islands results
in irrigation damage.
6. Hazard to workers from fast, heavy traffic.
N. COAST HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ISLANDS - MARINERS MILE
1. Manual irrigation system (State Requirement)
2. Small islands, good plant material.
0. CORONA DEL MAR TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Manual irrigation system.
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2. Old planting needs to be redone in some areas.
is 3. Lots of weeds.
P. SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Irrigation problems. Heavy runoff due to crown drip
irrigation in one island - stripped (poor coverage);
cannot fertilize; many broken heads from mowers.
2. Turf looks good most of the time.
3. Hazard from heavy fast traffic.
Q. NEWPORT CENTER TRAFFIC ISLANDS
1. Irrigation problems same as San Joaquin Hills.
2. Hazard from heavy traffic.
3. Sycamore trees are dying, cause unknown.
R. VIA GENOA TRAFFIC ISLANDS
• 1. old irrigation system, manual, coverage poor.
2. Area is used for a dog run.
S. MCFADDEN INTERCHANGE
1. High litter from bus stop.
2. Old irrigation system, poor coverage, manual system.
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is 5' wide by 230' and then widens to 15' x 740' long. The second
island is 15' wide by 295' long. The third island is 15' wide
• by 605' long, then tapering down to 5' wide by 350' long. The
fourth island is 15' wide by 350' long.
C. San Joaquin Hills Road from MacArthur Blvd. to San Miguel,
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There are .three unimproved traffic islands. The first island
is 30' wide by 400' long. The second island is 15' wide by 280'
long. The third island is 15' by 930' long.
D. San Miguel
Has 1 -1/2 unimproved traffic islands. The first island is
15' wide by 1660' long, then tapers to 5' wide by 125'. The island
that is partly planted is turf and trees and has an unimproved part
15' wide by 775' long. Recommend that these islands be planted the
same as the existing with turf and liquid ambers.
SECTION II
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UNIMPROVED TRAFFIC MEDIAN LOCATIONS
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A. Irvine Avenue from Santa Isabelle to University Drive
There are three unimproved traffic islands. Island size
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the largest one is 15' wide by 1080' long. It then tapers
down
to 5' wide by another 100' long. The second island is 13'
wide
by 525' - then tapers down to 5' wide by another 90' long.
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third island is 13' wide by 130' long, tapering down to 5'
by
another 65' long. These islands are COUNTY jurisdiction.
B. Jamboree Road from Eastbluff Drive to MacArthur
There are four unimproved traffic islands. The first
island
is 5' wide by 230' and then widens to 15' x 740' long. The second
island is 15' wide by 295' long. The third island is 15' wide
• by 605' long, then tapering down to 5' wide by 350' long. The
fourth island is 15' wide by 350' long.
C. San Joaquin Hills Road from MacArthur Blvd. to San Miguel,
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There are .three unimproved traffic islands. The first island
is 30' wide by 400' long. The second island is 15' wide by 280'
long. The third island is 15' by 930' long.
D. San Miguel
Has 1 -1/2 unimproved traffic islands. The first island is
15' wide by 1660' long, then tapers to 5' wide by 125'. The island
that is partly planted is turf and trees and has an unimproved part
15' wide by 775' long. Recommend that these islands be planted the
same as the existing with turf and liquid ambers.
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Unimproved Traffic Median Locations - Page Two
E. San Joaquin Hills Road, Jamboree to Back Bay Drive
104' by 13', then tapering down to 5' wide by 172' long.
This island is between Park Newport and Back Bay Road. There
is no water source. Recommend no development.
F. Ford Road by Jamboree Road
This area has two traffic islands. The first one is 161'
long starting out-at 5' wide and goes to 12' wide and back to 51.
The second island is 181' long, starts at 5' and goes to 8' wide
and back to 5'.
G. Ford Road by MacArthur
There is 1 -1/2 unlandscaped traffic islands due to new
construction. The first one has Bomanite (stamped concrete) at
both ends, leaving 135'.by 14' to be developed. The other island
connects to existing turf area; it is 123' by 14'.
SECTION III
LOW MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC MEDIANS
• A. Should consist mainly of hard surfaces such as Bomanite
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(stamped concrete). Development cost would be high.
B. Depending on size of traffic island and how many pockets of
plantings should be placed in island; the median.should
consist of low maintenance plant material as listed below:
1. TREES - Should be small with little pruning requirements,
such as Japanese Black Pine, windmill palms, Mediterranean
fan palm. San Miguel traffic island should be planted with
liquid ambers to match existing traffic islands. This is
a larger tree but requires little pruning; planting area
should be as wide as possible with deep root barrier used
as roots are aggressive.
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2. SHRUBS - Low maintenance shrubs should be used. Selection
• would depend on area in which they would have to grow.
Examples of type are low growing,junipers, Pittosporum
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Tobira "Wheeler's Dwarf ", Raphiolapis "Ballerina ", Raphio-
lapis "Clara ", Nandina domestic compact.
3. Some herbaceous plants could be used, such as, Agapanthas
"Peter Pan ", Moraea Lily, Bacaris Pilularis, Statice.
C. Use of large rocks would not be recommended because of possible
problems with traffic accidents;• however, small boulders would
complement the plantings.
D. Soil in planting areas should be removed to a depth of 24" and
replaced with a good planter mix. Area around planters should
be elevated some to give raised planter effect with soil in
• planter 3" or 4" lower than highest point of hard surfaces.
E. Irrigation system should be automatic, using finger sprays or
bubbler -type heads to keep water off the streets.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 5, 1982
TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO MOUTH OF BIG CANYON PARK CREDIT REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
As determined by the value of the gravity sewer line in the
Mouth of Big Canyon and the dedication of seven acres to the
State Department of Fish and Game of restored marshland,
recommend to the City Council that four acres of Park Credit
be given for these considerations and that the slopes and
upper portion of the Mouth of Big Canyon be retained by the
Irvine Company.
DISCUSSION:
As the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, at their meeting of
• May 5, 1981, recognized the value of the gravity sewer line they recommended
that the City accept the dedication but urged the City-Council to negotiate
the park credit to be reduced in amount as requested by the Irvine Company.
Much of the property known as the Mouth of Big Canyon is slopes and land
that is affected by water run off from natural and /or irrigation sources.
Our assuming this property will be a considerable maintenance and liability
responsibility. It was thought a number of years-ago-that natural areas were
low on cost to maintain. Experience has taught us that this is not so, as
litter control, weed control, and erosion repair has been high in these
areas.
This recommendation is subsequent to the report dated April 1, 1982, but
is consistent with the undesirability of obtaining the Mouth of Big Canyon
for park purposes.
Ronald A. Whitley
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PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 1, 1982
TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: MOUTH OF BIG CANYON PARK CREDITS
RECOMMENDATION:
Not accept the Mouth of Big Canyon for park credit purposes.
BACKGROUND:
The Irvine Company proposal dated January 28, 1982, requesting that 12.5
acres of park credit be granted for the dedication of the Mouth of Big
Canyon was referred to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for
recommendation by the City Council. The Commission, at their meeting of
March 2, 1982, requested that more information be provided that would
indicate data consistent with the existing general plan and an analysis
• of future park requirements for the east side of the Backbay. In
addition, a review of the Park Dedication Ordinance, the Newport General
Plan, and the Local Coastal Program is supplied as follows-:
Park Dedication Ordinance
General Standard. Chapter 19.50 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
established Park Dedication Standards in the City of Newport Beach. In-
cluded within this chapter are the standards and formula for park land
dedication as well as a formula for fees in lieu of land dedication.
The general park standard for the City of Newport Beach is five acres
per 1,000 persons residing in the City. The formula for park dedication,
based on population per unit estimates, is as follows: Average number of
person /dwelling unit x 5 == 1,000. The required number of acres for
dedication, given a specified number of units, is dependent on the density
of the proposed residential development.
In Lieu Fees. The park dedication ordinance also allows payment of fees
in lieu of land dedication if there is no park or recreation facility
designated in the Recreation Element of the General Plan within a proposed
subdivision. It is required by the ordinance that the park dedication
in -lieu fee be equal to the median fair market value per acre of.the
land in all neighborhood parks in the City if such land were not used for
park purposes. The current park dedication fee is $298,486 per acre based
on a recent appraisal of Eastbluff Park. It should be emphasized that the
• appraisal assumed the land to be designated in the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance for residential development. As you are aware, these circum-
stances do not now apply to the Mouth of Big Canyon.
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Criteria for Acceptance of Parkland. The Park Dedication Ordinance
sets out specific criteria for the acceptance of park land as follows:
That the land be flat, have direct frontage to a road on at least one
side, be no more than three feet above or below street level, be
suitable for park development, be not less than two acres, shall meet
City Standards, be permanent, and be in accordance with the Recreation
Element of the General Plan.
Newport Beach General Plan
The Land Use Element of the Newport Beach General Plan designates the
Mouth of Big Canyon for "Recreational and Environmental Open Space.' -'
The Open Space Plan further defines this area as a Flora and Fauna
Reserve.
Newport Beach Local Coastal Program
The Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan designates the area for "Recre-
ation and Environmental Open Space ". Allowable uses include marsh
restoration, active open space park, and gravity sewer lines and /or
pump stations with appurtenant facilities. The Plan states that:
"During the implementation phase of the LCP, the City and
the landowner shall develop a mechanism for obtaining dedication
of the Mouth of Big Canyon to the appropriate public agencies,
including consideration of the following:
a. The granting of park credits to the landowner for
those portions of the Mouth of Big Canyon meeting
the usability criteria of the park Dedication
Ordinance. Park credits would not apply to resi-
dential sites where neighborhood parks have already
been designated in the Recreation and Open Space
Element of the General Plan (e.g., Castaways and
Newporter North).
b. The City of Newport Beach shall initiate a General
Plan Amendment and Planned Community Amendment to
designate for residential development a portion of the
Big Canyon Planned Community located southwesterly of
the intersection of Ford Road and MacArthur Blvd. The
precise boundaries of the site, appropriate density,
and design of the residential development will be
determined through appropriate environmental documen=
tation. The proposed ten acres for residential
development shall not exceed ten Du's per buildable
acre."
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DISCUSSION:
In analyzing the park dedication requirements on undeveloped property
at the current General Plan level,it is found that the acres would
provide for identified park needs i.e. North Ford Park, Marguerite,
5th Avenue Neighborhood Park, and a minimal in -lieu fee fund for
development purposes. (see exhibit)
It is felt by staff that the pursuit of these sites has the highest
priority. As the Mouth of Big Canyon has questionable utilization for
recreation purposes and is not acceptable to residential development
it is further felt that its open space value, although important, is
not an issue that should receive priority until our park and recreation
objectives are met.
If zoning changes are approved that increase the densities of proposed
developments the possibility of applying the additional park dedication
requirements to the Mouth of Big Canyon for open space acquisition to
satisfy the General Plan designation could be pursued.
This staff recommendation is based on current designations and elimi-
nates the confusion-of making decisions based on assumptions and off
• site locations. Also,, as -the- Recreation abd Open Space Element of-the
General Plan is reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commis-
sion in.the future, a comprehensive interpretation of open space can
be developed as it relates to park and recreation development.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April: 1, 1982
TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: CALTRANS West Analysis
As you know, the Commission has discussed the possible ways and means
for publically acquiring the land known as CALTRANS West. The attached
report was formulated by Commissioner Hopkins' sub - committee and ap-
proved by the Commission for transmittal to the City Council.
The City Council received this report on January 25, 1982,-for infor-
mation purposes. On March 8, 1982, the City Council referred the
subject matter to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to con-
sider and make a recommendation to the City Council as to whether CALTRANS
West should or should not be acquired by the City for open space or park
and recreation purposes.
• The previous report considered ways to acquire the property and did not
place values or prioritize the matter of acquisition. It is this
recommendation that the City Council is requesting.
Staff has reviewed the subject objectively by recognizing that the entire
West Newport area is park deficient and that future development will
further impact the area as it relates to park needs. For this reason,
staff is recommending that CALTRANS West be given a high priority for
acquisition and development to provide park land for an existing area
deficient in parks and the proposed development of the Banning Ranch
property.
Ronald A.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO.
• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TO: HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Sub - Committee on Caltrans West
DATE: January 25, 1982
SUBJECT: Possible ways and means of acquiring Caltrans West
Charge from Council
On October 27, 1981, the City Manager forwarded to the Commis -
ission the request of the West Newport Legislative Alliance that
the City Council appoint a citizens'-committee to study ways and
means of obtaining the property known as "Caltrans West" for the
City. Council referred the request to the commission having
concluded that it is the appropriate body to consider the acqui-
sition of open space for the City.
Description of the Property
The ,property that is, the subject of this report is owned by the
State Department of Transportation the boundaries of which are:
Newport Crest to the north, Coast Highway to the south, Superior
Avenue to the east, and the Banning Ranch to the west. The
property was acquired by Caltrans in 1965 as a freeway right -of-
way for the then planned Pacific Coast Freeway at a cost of
$2,365,016.00. The designation of the property in the City's
General Plan is Recreational and Environmental Open Space (R &EOS),
and it is currently zoned Open Space (OS). The parcel comprises
+16 acres. (See attached areial photo that includes a schematic
of the proposed realignment of Superior Avenue.)
Committee Report
The sub - committee met in the City Hall Annex on December 12,,1981.
(See attached list of those attending the meeting.) At the meet-
ing three methods of acquiring the property were discussed:
First. The first means of acquiring the property that was dis-
cussed is by outright purchase:from Caltrans. Discussion of this
alternative concerned itself with the price of the land. It was
proposed that an offer be made to Caltrans to sell the land to a
nonprofit corporation (to be formed) or to a special assessment
district (to be created) at the current fair market value of.the
• property as zoned. There was, also, discussion-of obtaining the
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Caltrans Committee
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land from Caltrans-at the price it paid for the land in 1965..
Later checking with the Legislative Counsel's office and the
Caltrans legal office confirmed that the latter proposal would
probably require special legislation.
Second. The second proposal called for the acquisition of the
land under the provisions of Proposition 3 adopted by the voters
in 1978. Adoption of Proposition 3 added Section 9 to Article
XIX of the California Constitution. This section and the en-
abling legislation enacted under it provide that public agencies
shall have the right of first refusal on land within the Coastal
Zone declared surplus by Caltrans to be used for park and recre-
ational purposes for a consideration at least equal to the
acquisition cost paid." Section 30618(c) of the Public Resourses
Code extends the inland boundary of the Coastal Zone to include
the subject property.
As advanced, the proposal calls for the City, as a public agency,
to acquire the property with funds to be raised as outlined in
the preceeding section, with City funds from the P.B. &R. capital
budget, or funds to come in part from in -lieu fees and the appli-
cation of moneys received by delaying certain road improvements
on the Banning Ranch. There is unanimous belief among lawyers
for the Coastal Commission, Caltrans and the Legislative Counsel's
office that the determination of whether a city is a "public
agency" within the meaning. of the enbaling statute will require
a court decision.
Also, advanced as part of this proposal is for the acquisition of
the property by the State Coastal Conservancy under Article XIX,
Section 9, from which it would be acquired from by the City.
Third. The last propsal discussed by the committee, also, in-
volves the application of Article XIX, Section 9. This proposal
is for the City to trade surplus lands it owns for the parcel
either in a straight swap or multiparty /agency trade. While
neither the Constitution nor the enabling legislation expressly
provides for-such a transaction involving surplus State property,
counsel for the Coastal Commission believes that such a trade
could be structured so as to survive court action to set aside
such a trade. However, Coastal Commission counsel was more com-
fortable with the idea of a trade of land's authorized by special
legislation.
The committee.requests the Council to receive and file this
report for consideration after its review of General Plan Amend-
ment 81 -1.
Re sp tfull ubmitted,
Robert L ins
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March 31, 1982
To Those Concerned:
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission,-at their meeting df
Tuesday, April 6, 1982, will be disucssing the acquisition of
CALTRANS West, on a priority basis_, as it relates to park and open
space needs of the City. The meeting will be held in the City
Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Blvd., at 7:00 p.m.
Homeowners Associations and individuals who have an interest in
this matter are encouraged to provide input to the process as the
Commission considers the subject. And, if there are questions,
please feel free to give me a calil.
Cordiially,
Ronald A. Whitley
Director
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CITY OF1EWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 1, 1982
TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Park Superintendent
SUBJECT: PARKS DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT
During the month of March our park crews performed their normal mainte-
nance and the following tasks:
1. Finished trimming Breakers Drive
2. Fertilized turf areas in various locations-
3. Began re- landscaping and irrigation on Vista del Sol traffic island
4. Planted new shrubs in Bayside Park
5. Removed wred from blacktop trail at Harbor View Nature Park
6. Trimmed shrubs Dover flood control channel
7. Replaced four park benches on Balboa Island
8. Finished landscaping traffic island at Corona del Mar Main Beach
parking lot.
9. Replaced park bench at Newport Pier
10. Replaced eroded areas on slopes at Corona del Mar bluffs
The Street Tree Crews performed the following:
1. Trimmed 1,109 parkway trees
2. Removed 6 trees
3. Completed 11 work requests
The crews are presently working in the following areas:
1: 15th Street
2. Corona del Mar
3. Spyglass Hills
The tree crew has managed to maintain a high count on trees trimmed with
• the rain and working -on harder trees such as -the Ficus pn Coast Highway
in Corona del Mar. If we-can continue to trim as many trees as we"have
in the last two months we should be done with Corona del Mar by July or
August.
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April 1, 1982
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After we finish the Corona del Mar area we will go to the Westcliff
area. Hopefully we can trim all of the trees starting at Westcliff
Drive continuing to the airport area in time to re -trim the Peninsula
area within 18 months. At this time we should be able to start a
preventative root pruning program by using in -house forces or by
contract.
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Jack Brooks
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RECREATION DIVISION
MARCH PROGRESS REPORT
Senior Citizens
The new concrete patio and wood trellis is complete at OASIS adding
a nice place to sit and enjoy a peaceful lunch or quiet afternoon.
Work is due to begin on a now permanent stage structure in the multi-
purpose room. The construction is being funded by the Friends of
OASIS and will replace a temporary stage structure with a durable
permanent stage.
The new Board-.of Directors for the Friends of OASIS, Inc. is due to
be installed April 2. Grant Howald has been elected to be the President
of the Friends for the next year. Congratulations Grant!
Training for volunteers is an ongoing project at OASIS. Training for
front office volunteers and the outreach programs has been on -going
for several weeks. The current group of volunteers will begin
manning the telephones shortly.
Sailing and Surfing
The sailing and surfing programs are off to a fine start this spring.
Enrollments are up as everyone gets ready for the summer sailing season.
This year was the first that we have had a year -round instructional
surfing program. Although participation was moderate during the winter
it is expeeted that surfing will become a strong part of our aquatic
program.
Interviews and testing for summer sailing and aquatic positions will
take place during Easter break. Once again an oral interview and
practical test will, be used to select the best qualified personnel.
Special Events
The Mammoth Ski Trips were a smashing success this year. Our special
orders for fresh snow the day before we arrived and sunshine for the
weekends were filled beyond our expectations. Next year plans will
include three or four weekend trips and a possible mid -week trip.
A special performance of "Grease" is scheduled for April 7, at Fairview
State Hospital. The cast and crew are volunteering their time for this
special performance for the clients at Fairview. "Grease" has already
been previewed by enthusiastic crowds at South Coast Plaza Mall and
Fashion Island Mall. The musical is scheduled to open April 16, at
Lincoln School.
Adult and Youth Sports
Winter basketball leagues were completed this month. The leagues ran
very smoothly with few problems. The Orange County Municipal Athletic
Association Adult Basketball Tournament was also held during March.
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Bob Granger was chairman of this year's tournament committee and did
a fine job of coordinating the tournament. The Southern California
finals will be held April 4.
The winter volleyball program is off to a slow start. A six team
league will be formed with games beginning in April. Registration
for summer softball and basketball leagues will begin on April 20:and
21,.,respectively. We are looking forward to a large turnout.
The youth basketball program completed its season with the Orange
County Championships held in Fountain Valley for girls and Buena Park
for boys. In a closely fought game the 3rd and 4th grade team from
Mariners Park lost to a team from Fountain Valley for the boy's
championship.
If the rain is merciful the City Championship Track Meet should be held
as planned on April 3, at Harbor High School. The Newport - Balboa Rotary
Club is providing meet officials, judges, and awards. The learn -by -doing
track-meet on March 27, was moved to Corona del Mar High School only
because of a rain delayed high school meet at Harbor High School. Both
high schools were involved in the Harbor High Track Meet so PB & R staff
conducted the clinic.
Special Activity Classes
For the first time in recent years we have shown an increase in tennis
revenue and participation. The addition of a pee wee tennis program for
6 =8 year olds is the primary reasom. These classes offer elementary
tennis instruction using racquetball racquets or jr. tennis racquets
with shaved down handles. Linda Newby, the Department's tennis coordinator,
has done a fine job of developing instructional programs for the classes.
Revenue for spring special classes is already surpassing that of last
year; $37,310 this year, $33,550 last year. Tennis has recorded $9,053
this year compared to $7,831 last year. Some of the increase is due to
the 10% price increase but more can be attributed to the efforts of the
Division's staff.
A free performance of the "Dan Crow Show" drew 250 spectators at OASIS.
This special children's program was funded by monies raised during the
waiter's race last summer. The Easter Bunny will be coming to Eastbluff
Park on Saturday, April 10. Lots of candy and special treats will be
available for children 3 -10 years old. This program is also partially
funded by proceeds from the waiter's race.
Summer Program
Summer brochures scheduled
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for mailing on May 7, 1982.
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
Winter 1982
• Special Activity Classes 1982 (1981)_
Revenue $36,642 ($26,340)
Expenditures $25,997 ($19,109)
Participants 1,325 984
Tennis
Revenue $ 6,029 ($ 4,360)
Expenditures $ 5,596 ($ 4,356)
Participants 298 213
Tennis Round Robin
Revenue $ 488
Expenditures $ 396
Participants 61
Sailing
Revenue $ 3,748 ($ 2,826)
Expenditures $ 3,180 ($ 7,563)
Participants 133 114
Youth Basketball
Revenue $ 2,001 ($ 2,213)
Expenditures $ 6,244 ($ 5,932)
Participants 195 211
Adult Basketball (fall leagues)
Revenue
$.8,370
($
9,075)
Expenditures
$
6,019
($
6,299)
Participants (30 teams)
260
36
teams - 300
Adult Softball (fall leagues)
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$
4,635
($
3,523)
Expenditures
$
2,564
($
2,092)
Participants (23 teams)
345
300
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Adult Basketball (winter) —1982 (1981)
Revenue $ 6,020
Expenditures $ 3,997
Participants (18 teams) 180
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Revenue $ 126 No record
Expenditures $ 99 of last year's
Participants 63 totals:
3 -Man Basketball Tournament
Revenue $ 230
Expenditures $ 161
Participants 23
10K Run
Revenue $ 1,196
Expenditures $ 546
Participants 158
Mammoth Ski Trips
Revenue $ 3,230
Expenditures $ 2,923
Participants 38
Surfing
Revenue $ 300
Expenditures $ 165
Participants 12
• Summary
Revenue $73,015 ($48,337)
Expenditures $57,887 ($40,353)
Participants 3,091 2,187
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the Recreation Division. Both revenue and participation was up
significantly. Only youth basketball experienced a small decline
in participation and an increase in expenditures due to increased
wages and equipment costs. The total revenue for the quarter was up
over $20,000 and participation rose by a little over 900.
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