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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1982 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners -I Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission Present Ix Ix qotion Se --d I x� Ix x I I xl xxx xx hoti on Ix I Second Oyes x x x x x x x May 4, 1982 City Council Chambers. 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 The meeting of-the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. Item #3 'Motion was made to approve the minutes of the April 6, • 1982 meeting with the following correction: Commissioner Morin stated that "in Item #9 it should go on record that supporting this motion does not jeopardize the priority of the second phase of the West Newport Park ". Unanimous. Item #4 The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ITEMS FOR.ACTION: Item #5 Ron Whitley stated that approximately three months ago the Commission had an opportunity,to review with Lang and Wood the master plan for San Miguel Park. The preliminary plans have been prepared. Staff made some cuts to allow, us to proceed with the projects within the fiscal con- straints. What we need is the Commission's endorsement of the preliminary plan. Several homeowners associations were invited to the meeting so that they could review what is proposed for their neighborhood. Ken Wood stated that the flat portion of the site on the north end has been retained as a ball field and soccer field. A back stop and protective fencing to prevent balls from going out on the street is to be installed. There will be a tot lot area, parking for 33 cars, a multi - purpose court on the south end - basketball size. A picnic area on the south end, lighting fixtures for walkways are'also pro- posed. The restroom has been eliminated. Call to ord Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda San Miguel Park CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners .� Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission s�G� A� Page 2 \C�'i,� 9��ti itp City Council Chambers. 7pm Notion Second x Ryes x x x Rbstain xJJ Ex(j )d It was stated that the restrooms in Buffalo Hills Park have been closed for"two years now due to vandalism and non - usage. Public discussion was-opened-and it was the consensus of those present that a park in the'area is not needed. Buffalo Hills Park is a block away and is hardly used. Commissioner Cole suggested that Buffalo Hills Park be repaired and the bathroom be revamped. He stated that we should explore what we have now rather than build another - park -if -it-!s not needed.--We-should find-out what — residents want and need. Motion was made to table the project until more input is received from the community. Motion passes. Commissioners Cohen and Cole and Chairman Ammerman will make up the sub_ committee with Rae Cohen chairing. III.. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item #5a Ron Whitley stated that the departmental budget that the Commissioners had an opportunity to be involved with will be reviewed om May 24, by City Council. We would appreciate-the Commissioner's attendance to support the Department. The meeting.will be held at 2 p.m. Item #5b Ron Whitley stated that every six months, scheduled as an agenda item, is the joint study session. -It will be held on June 20', this year. IV.. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: V. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST = MINUTE *ITEMS: VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,-the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned. Budget Proposal, Review Joint Study Session