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Home My WebLink About03-06-1984 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1984 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. 4. II. AC 5. • 6. n U 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Approval of Minutes - Meeting of February 7, 1984 Adoption of Agenda TION ITEMS Proposed Modification of Beach Closure Times (Report attached) Theatre Arts Center Marquee (Letters attached) 7. Request for Use of North Star Beach (Letter attached) 8. Commercial Use of Public Facilities (Report attached) 9. Dedicated Tree Proposal (Letter attached) III. DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. 1984 -85 Budget Proposal 11. Closure of Lincoln Intermediate School (Report to be handed out at meeting) IV. INFORMATION REPORTS 12. Recreation Division (Report attached) 13. Park and Street Tree Division (Report attached) V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT • Motion Seconded Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes Nays Mot' Sec d Ayes Nays 2 Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH' Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N \01February 7, 1984 �� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX ;all to lyder toll Call ipproval of linutes Idoption of lgenda lodification if Beach ;losure 'imes Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jack Brooks, Park & Street Tree Superintendent Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. Item #2 Roll call was taken. Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, King, Springer and Stuart were present. Capretz was absent (excused). Item #3 x Stuart moved.the minutes of the January 3, 1984 meeting be x amended under Item #9, Capital Improvement Proposals 1984 -85, x x x x to include the second priority items as follows: (1) Cliff Drive Park Refurbishment, (2) Eastbluff Park Restroom, (3) Irvine Terrace Park Redevelopment, (4') Ocean Front Volley ball Posts, and (5) West Newport Park Development. Cohen motioned the minutes be approved as corrected. Springer seconded. Unanimous. x Item #4 x X K x x The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Modification of Beach Closure Times x Ron Whitley reported the City Council received a petition x from residents to move the closing time from 12 midnight to 10:00 P.M. on the ocean front beach between the wedge and x x K x "E" Street. The City Council has referred this matter to the Parks, Beaches.and Recreation Commission for their recommendation and input from the public. Ron emphasized x that the key is to enforce the beach rules, which is not under the jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation X x Department. This responsibility belongs to the Police x x Department, whose representative, Sgt: Doug Fletcher, was present to answer any questions. Ron also stated that the ;all to lyder toll Call ipproval of linutes Idoption of lgenda lodification if Beach ;losure 'imes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, 'Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Marine Department was unable to provide a representative, however, they have included a written report for informa- tional purposes. Ron noted he received a communication from Mrs. Valentine, 2106 E. Balboa Blvd., recommending the beach area be closed at 10:00 P.M. Following questions by the Commission, Chairman Hopkins opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Charles Bauman, 2150 Miramar Drive, addressed the Commission. Mr. Bauman, who initiated the petition, said the reason for the request for ordinance change for closing the beach at 10:00 P.M., rather than midnight, was due to the unbearable noise until 2:30 -3:00 A.M. In addition, he mentioned such problems as broken bottles, litter, vandalism, illegal parking, etc. He suggested more visible signs be posted and pointed out that Officer Tom Little of the Police Department told him that since the shift change is at midnight, enforcement would be easier if the beach closure time were at 10:00 P.M. Mr. R. G. Mitchell, 2172 East Ocean Front,, addressed the Commission. He noted that the beach is most accessible at the end of Channel' Road and is a focus point for young people. He, too, emphasized that the problems do not cease at midnight, i.e., litter; noise, etc., and that there should be more enforcement. He asked that the beach be closed at 10:00 P.M., that a helicopter announce the closing, more signs be posted, and that some system of citations be implemented. Mr. Curt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commis- sion. He recommended a helicopter announcing the closure, more signs posted, citations be issued for one to two months, and that a $100 fine be imposed for being on the beach after closing. Mr. Seymour Beek, 2149 Seville Avenue, addressed the Commission. He, too, spoke of the excessive noise and parking problems. Mrs. Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commission and said she is in favor of an enforced 10:00 P.M. curfew. Ms. Pat Eichenhofer, 2128 E. Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission. She favors the 10:00 P.M. closing time due to trespassing on private property, litter, excessive noise and speed. Sgt. Fletcher from the Newport Beach Police Department • answered questions of the Commission. He stated that the ` wedge area is more difficult to enforce due to the geographi- cal nature of the area and the fact that there is only one officer at a time covering the beach. He personally felt the laws would be more effective if the time of closure was consistent for all the beaches. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission �'FZG Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ms. Pat Eichenhofer, 2128 E. Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission and stated that the merchants might object to a later closing and felt control by a jeep is needed. Following discussion, Cohen moved recommending to the City Council that the beaches in Newport Beach be closed at 10:00 P.M., that helicopters be used to give notice of closing, that signs be posted, and citations issued to those who won't leave the beach and /or remain after 10:00 P.M. Kind seconded. Motion fails. Following additional discussion, Stuart moved a committee be formed to do a more extensive study of this matter and report back at the Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting on March 6, 1984. Springer seconded. Motion carried. King requested that the Director of the Marine Department be present at the March 6 meeting. The committee will consist of Cohen as Chair, Charles Bauman, R.G. Mitchell, and Commissioners de Boom and Stuart. Item #6 - Access to San Miguel Park kccess to an Miguel Motion x Ron Whitley reported that Chairman Hopkins had appointed a ark Seconded x committee to analyze the safety of access to San Miguel Park Ayes x x x x pointed out by residents as a result of the park development. Commissioner King, as Chair of the committee, handed out a memorandum dated February 7 superseding the one dated February 1. Changes were in paragraph 1. He pointed out - that residents Jennifer Park and Denise Newcomer were on the committee and that Rich Edmonston, City Traffic Engineer, participated. Mr. Edmonston` felt an overpass would be too expensive and, therefore, recommended traffic signals and lights be implemented. King recommended the overpass in lieu of stop signs and signals. Ron Whitley reported he received a letter from Mary Hendricks President of the PTA at Andersen School, who also supports the recommendation of King and his committee. Ron reported the Commission can recommend the Traffic Engineer implement the signals and stop signs. • Following questions and discussion, Chairman Hopkins opened - the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Phil Glasgow, Board member of Harbor View Hills Homeowners Association Phase I, addressed the Commission. He spoke on behalf of the Associa- tion which is opposed to the overpass concept. He said they y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N 2 G Page 4 7 �� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX favor a means to slow traffic down, preferably via traffic signs, and that they are willing to help get the signs installed as soon as possible. Denise Newcomer, Board member of Harbor View Hills Associa- tion Phase II, addressed the Commission. She stated the Association is opposed to the overpass due to its expense. She feels stop signs do not deter traffic from stopping and speeding, therefore, she recommends yellow flashing lights, particularly for vehicles coming down Spyglass Hill Road. She also pointed out there is not enough visibility on Eastgate'and Newport Hills Drive, and that there is no crosswalk or stop sign at Port Sutton and San Miguel Drive. Jennifer Park, 2215 Port Harwick Place, addressed the Commission. She is most concerned with.getting children to and from the park -in the safest manner. She said she realizes an overpass would cost too much and, therefore, • would like to see a signal installed at San Miguel and Spyglass. She noted that she had talked to Mr. Bernard Maniscalco of The Irvine Company who thought they would provide half of the funds for the signal. Ms. Mary Hendricks, President of the PTA for Andersen School, addressed the Commission. She mentioned what a beautiful park San Miguel will be and is concerned for the children's safety. She, too, would like to see a signal at San Miguel and Spyglass. Following discussion, King motioned recommending to the City Council and City Traffic Engineer that the 1984 -85 budget include sufficient funds to install a 4 -way signal at the intersection of San Miguel Drive and Spyglass Hill Road / Eastgate, a 4 -way stop signat San Miguel Drive and Port Sutton /Yacht Coquette, and a stop sign on Newport Hills Drive East and Eastgate Drive. Cohen seconded. Unanimous. Ron Whitley will forward the recommendation. Item #7 - Storage and Staging Area for C =Class Catamarans Ron Whitley reported that the Marine Department received a Motion x Seconded x request from the C -Team, competitors in the Little America's Ayes x x x Cup, for storage and staging privileges of two C -Class Nay x Catamarans on the 16th Street beach on the bay side of the . Balboa Peninsula from March, 1984 to August, 1985. Both the Marine Department Director, Dave Harshbarger, and Ron felt the Commission should make the recommendation since this comes under their jurisdiction. Ron distributed a copy regarding the history of the Cup to the Commission for their information. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • 1u arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page-5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Following questions regarding fees, physical impact, liability, and congestion during the summer, Chairman Hopkins opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Ed Hollaran, a representative from the C -Team, addressed the Commission. He informed the Commission that the team is comprised of five men who live locally, although not in Newport Beach. They will be racing outside the harbor area on evenings and weekends. He felt there would be minimal impact to the beach area. Following questions answered by Mr. Hollaran, Cohen moved the C -Team be permitted to store their two Catamarans at the 16th Street beach area on the bay side of the Balboa Peninsula from March; 1984 to August, 1985. de Boom seconded After discussion, Cohen moved to amend the motion stating that this is contingent upon the C -Team duly qualifying as a non-profit-.,group. de Boom seconded. Motion carries. Staff will forward the Commission's recommendation to the City Council. III. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #8 - Commission Budget Committee ommission udget Commissioner Cohen reviewed the results of the Budget ommittee Committee and Ron Whitley pointed out that comparisons from one fiscal year to another cannot be made accurately since some funds are removed from the M &O Account and funded from another source. He also announced there will be a Budget Committee meeting with the City Manager on February 21, 1984. Item #9 - Recreation and Open Space Element lecreation nd Open Commissioner Stuart gave an update on the status of the 3pace Elemeni Recreation and Open Space Element. He noted a redraft is presently being done which should be available in four to six weeks. There may be a joint hearing between Parks, Beaches and Recreation and Planning in April or May. Item #10 - Park and Street Tree Division ark and treet Tree Jack Brooks reported 18 trees were lost during the recent jivision wind storm, most of which were broken at the tree trunks, ' and that the Westcliff area had the heaviest loss. There were 25 calls on tree problems. Chairman Hopkins opened the meeting to public testimony. Ms. Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commission. She expressed her concern about the trees on 11 1 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N 2 G Page 6 7� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX the Peninsula, most of which have been removed on Miramar. Ron Whitley reported this is a Public Works project being done due to the deterioration of the sidewalks and-curbs. Jack Brooks_ explained that this program is being done in phases and that Public Works notified by letter the property owners involved, result of which was a minimal response. Item #11 - Recreation Division lecreation ivision Tom Line reported on the forthcoming agreement with the Sea -Scout Base and the use of their Lido 14's for a new sai'li'ng class. Interviews for-the new Recreation Supervisor will be held on February 22, and the new Supervisor should be on board the beginning of March. Commissioner King asked that the Department support the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis in such areas as teaching, clinics, leagues, etc. Tom said he had talked to a representative from the Foundation and she will be coming back with additional information which would be required to implement such a program. IV. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Zi 7,2L Dottie Flohr,'Secretary DI w- Item 7 nw Cn0 Ron Whitley ' Feb. 7, 1984 Director, Parks, Beaches, and Recreation City of Newport Beach Dear Mr, Whitley, We the members of Imua Outrigger Canoe Club are requesting permission to make our new home at the new 'aquatic recreation area' known as North Star Beach. J Imua Outrigger team previously used the Newport Dunes for many years. Newport Dunes finally got approval to start construction of a hotel and additional boat docks so we were asked to le_ave_. _ - -'Our olnb 3oesigt need very` muoh space. 40' x 50' would be fine. We don't require any construction of buildings or docks, just space on tke 'beach. For example, one of our rivals, Newport Outrigger 9anoe Club, uses 17th Street bay beach, and our requirements are similar to theirs. The canoe season is from April to October, so if need be, we could transport our canoes off the beach for the winter.' If you should have any questions, please call me at'833 -1207. Thank you for your consideration. ' 11 Sincerely • Dennis Campbell Coach, Imua Outrigger Canoe Club DC:rc . 5451 CATOWBA LANE IRVINE, CA 92715 (714) 833 -1207 Item No. 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department n U DATE: February 29, 1984 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Commercial Use of Public Facilities During the Study Session of February 27, the City Council reviewed Council Policy G -4, and specifically Paragraph D -1 of said Policy which reads as follows: "Meetings for personal gain or commercial enterprises not related to civic purposes." The City Council then requested the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to review D -1 and submit a recommendation to the Council as to whether this Policy should or should not be amended to allow commercial enterprise use of a City facility, provided market rent is charged. For the Commission review, we will gather data of use facility patterns and what other cities are doing on this matter. This material will be available at the meeting of March 6, 1984. • 0 13 ey V • E L J ►4 C; ji7 tTlIPM 8685'N. W. 53rd Terrace Post Office Box 520210 Miami, Florida 33152 February 15, 1984 RECEIVED' FEB 231984 '1" Mayor City of Newport / Beach X( Item No. 9 (305)593.0770 TELEX 52 -2990 sister cities, INUMNATIONAL Scottsdale, Ariz. The Honorable Evelyn Hart Anaheim, Calif. Mayor of City Newport Beach Beverly Hills, Calif. 3300 Newport Blvd. Burlingame, Calif. Newport Beach Concord, Calif. wP , CA 92663 Cupertino, Calif. Encino, Calif. Dear Mayor Hart: Marina del Rey, Calif. Newport Beach, Calif. Benihana of Tokyo is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in the United San Diego, Calif. San Francisco, Calif. States in 1984: As a "thank you" to America and to communities for Torrance, Calif, their continued loyal patronage, Benihana of Tokyo is undertaking a Denver, Colorado beautification program which will include the planting of flowering Farmington, Conn. trees in your community. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Miami, Fla. Stuart, Fla. Your community is to receive flowering cherry trees or a similar Tampa, Fla. variety of flowering trees on May 4, 1984, in honor of Benihana of Atlanta,Ga. Tokyo's 20th Anniversary in the United States: A park will be the Honolulu, Hawaii planting site for trees to be donated by Nurseryland Garden Center. Chicago, III. p p q Lincolnshire, III. A permanent la ue will be erected to note the occasion. In Indianapolis, Ind. conjunction with this, we would like to request that you consider Louisville, Ky. proclaiming May 4, 1984, as "Benihana Day" in your community: New Orleans, La. Bethesda,Md. We cordially request the honor of your presence as guest of honor at Las Vegas, the formal dedication and planting ceremony of May 4 1984: Formal Las Vegas, Nev. p g y y � Short-Hills, N.J. invitations will be sent in the near future; however, we wanted to Cherry Hill, N.J. inform you at this time in order to give you sufficient advance New York City, N.Y. notice for your planning convenience. Manhasset, N.Y. Cincinnati, Ohio Oklahoma City, Okla. Sincerely, Tulsa, Okla. Portland, Oregon BENnIH/A /NAy/O/F TOKYO, INC. Bela Cynwyd, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. 0 O Memphis, Tenn. Dallas, Texas Houston, Texas Jeff Stutin Tokyo, Japan Director of Advertising Toronto, Canada Salt Lake City, Utah Seattle, Wash. Item No. 12 RECREATION DIVISION • FEBRUARY, 1984 PROGRESS REPORT Senior Citizens The attendance report for the OASIS Center has been completed. The report covers October 1, 1.983 to December 31, 1983, a three month period. During that time 17,782 participants frequented the OASIS Center and utilized the facility to the fullest for games, classes, meetings, dances and social get togethers. Volunteers are also an important statistic and during the three month period there were 4,120 recorded volunteer hours. Classes are going well at OASIS. Winter Coastline classes are very successful and genealogy classes taught by Kathryn Ellis are going great guns. Several new genealogy classes will start soon from 11 AM - 1 PM on Wednesdays. The Human Services Department is. extremely busy this time of year. Meetings are scheduled on Elder Abuse Legislation and several sessions are scheduled to assts.t seniors with income taxes. The conversion project which includes new office areas for the Human Services Department is continuing on a daily basis. Carpentry and electrical work is now being completed. Events that have been completed in February and that are forthcoming in March • are: February 10 - Valentine Party for office volunteers. February 10 - Brown Bag Meditation Program. February 11 - Pancake Breakfast February 12 - Tea Dance February 17 - Shared Housing Mixer February 18 - Rummage Sale February 18 - Old Time Theatre February 26 - Friends of the Arts. Program February 27 - "California Aging Network" Seminar March 2 - General Membership Meeting - Election of Board Members of Friends of OASIS Youth Sports The Youth Track and Field Program will begin March 12. Flyers have already gone out and the program will stress learning. There will be a clinic at Newport Harbor High School which will include injury prevention and free injury examinations. Former Olympian, Dallas Long, will help conduct the track and field clinic. The City's Annual Track and Field Meet is scheduled for April 7 at Newport Harbor High School. Youth basketball will be ending its season this week, while Division winners will • advance to the Orange County Championships. _ -2- Adult Sports • Registration for Spring Basketball Leagues is now being,accepted. Leagues will begin play March 20, 1984. At this point registration is slow. Softball flyers have been sent out for spring play. The response should be excellent, especially with the probability of good weather. Activity and Classes The winter session for Special Activity classes is progressing smoothly. The new Supervisor for this section should be on board soon and be able to evaluate most classes and revenue estimates. Some classes have been cancelled but this is very similar to past winters. Sailing Winter sailing classes are very slow. If anything, the month of February showed a slight increase in enrollment. It looks as though there should be a great increase for class enrollment during the spring months. Brochure The spring brochure is now out and looks quite good. Staff really hustled to get it out on time even with the loss of a Supervisor. The clerical staff worked very hard and gave us the time we needed to check and recheck the information. The mailing service saved us time and money and they will be used again. . Excursion The ski excursion to Mammoth Mountain was a great success. The possibility of again joining up with other cities to fill a bus will be done in the future. The ski excursion made about $400 for the City after all costs were paid. Every- one had a great time. Aquatics Staff recruitment for our summer program will begin soon. Qualified applicants will come from Orange Coast College and U.C.I. They should provide some excellent candidates. Tom Line is Item No. 13 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION • FEBRUARY, 1984 PROGRESS REPORT Our Park Crews performed the following tasks during the month of February: Planted trees and shrubs at Newport Pier restroom. Packed and moved Dory Fleet Model from the City Hall Lobby. to West Newport Library. Wind storm clean up. Transplanted shrubs from Tea House at City Hall. Sandblast concrete trash containers. Graded, installed steps, wall and concrete footing at Riverside Scout House. Our Street Tree Division performed the following. • Trimmed 639 trees. Removed 18 trees. Root pruned 5 trees. Completed 12 work requests. Areas being trimmed are Corona del Mar and Corona del Mar Main Beach Palms. Jack Bnoirs 15