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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1985 - PB&R CommissionMotion Seconder Ayes I Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission -o �4 2 September 3, 1985 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Street Tree Supt. Nancy Beard, Acting Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:04 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, Springer and Wolfe were present. Capretz and King were absent. Item #3 Approval of Minutes Motion was made by de Boom and seconded by Springer to approve the minutes of the August 6, 1985 meeting. Unanimous. Item #4 Adoption of Agenda The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of Request from City of Irvine, 1984 California Park and Recreation Facilities Act, Lincoln School Usage, Cliff Drive Park, West Newport Park and City Maps. Item #5, Joint Meeting with Friends of Oasis, will be postponed to the October 1, 1985 meeting. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Jolly Roger Request for Historical Register Jolly Roger Request for x Ron Whitley reported a letter had been sent to the owner of Historical I x the Jolly Roger on Balboa Island that this item would be on Register x x x x x the agenda. • Mr. Hal W. Smith, Jr., 457 Elmhurst in Costa Mesa, addressed the Commission. Mr. Smith's father bought the land in 1927 and built the Jolly Roger in 1948. In order to preserve it when remodeling, they are asking that it be dedicated as an historical site so they don't have to conform with current City codes. Mr. Smith was not aware of any tax advantage. He indicated they would provide facilities for the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission, o y Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX handicapped although they are not required to do so under Policy A -15, Places of Historical and Architectural Significance. Rom Whitley reported Policy A -15, which spells out the criteria for a structure to be designated historical property, is a new policy adopted in May, 1985. It came about due to buildings identified as historical landmarks by the State -or'Federal Government and now cities can designate their own historical sites. The motivating reason to apply for such a status is to allow the owner to restore a structure which has historical significance to its original state without conforming to all the City codes, i.e., utilities, handicapped, etc. Following discussion concerning how this would affect the City's liability and tax structure, Hopkins moved that the request for the Jolly Roger on Balboa Island to be designate ^' an historical site and architectural landmark be approved -� and recommended to the City Manager. Seconded by de Boom. Unanimous. Item #6 - Balboa Inn Request for Historical Register Balboa Inn Request for loved x Following a brief discussion, Brenner moved the Commission Historical Seconded x accept the application of the Balboa Inn as an historical Register ayes x x x x site and architectural landmark. Seconded by Hopkins. Unanimous. Commissioner Hopkins asked that Policy A -15 be. clarified for the Commission for future requests that come before them Ron Whitley will give a report on this item at the October 1, 1985 meeting. Item #7 - Naming.of Park, North Ford Area Naming of Park, North Motion x Following a brief discussion, Hopkins moved the Commission Ford Area Seconded x recommend the area known as North Ford Park be officially Oyes x x x x named Bonita Creek Park. Seconded by Springer. Motion Vay x passes. Item #8 - Preliminary Plans for Washington Street Restroom Preliminary Plans for Novp� x Ron Whitley explained the financing and refurbishment plans Washington Sed�ed x for the Washington Street Restroom. Springer moved the Street Oyes x x x x x Commission approve the preliminary plans as presented for Restroom the Washington Street Restroom. Seconded by de Boom. 3 Unanimous. lotion >econd'ed lye s lotion ieconded %yes ( 1 lotion ieconde ayes Notion Seconde Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT 'BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o IRCIV Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX d x Community Services concerning developing a communication/ x x x x x network system among the Southern Orange County Recreation and Park Commissions. They will host an initial meeting to develop objectives and would like to know if the City of Newport Beach has any interest in this idea. de Boom motioned the Commission indicate their willingness to participate. Seconded by Springer. Unanimous. Ron Whitley will transmit this to the City of Irvine and recommend a meeting the third week of the month. Item #1-2 - 1984 California Park�and Recreation Facilities 1984 Calif - Act ornia Park and Recrea- x Ron Whitley reviewed Proposition 18, 1984 California Park tion Facili d x and Recreation Facilities Act, specifically noting that the ties Act x x x x x second year funds are available if we apply for them in Item #9 - Preliminary Plans for 15th Street Restroom P Preliminary Plans for x R Ron Whitley explained the preliminary plans for building 1 15th Street X a a replacement restroom at 15th Street and Ocean Front which R Restroom x x x x x x x x x h have met with nearby residents' approval. Motion was made by de Boom and seconded by Springer to approve the preliminary plans as presented for the 15th Street Restroom. Unanimous. Item #10 - Nautical Museum N Nautical Museum x R Ron Whitley reviewed the Nautical Museum's original request X t to use the old City owned Tea House. Staff endorses their x x x x x x x x x p present request to share and help refurbish the City owned building at 1714 West Balboa with the Balboa Power Squadron. The AA group which met at this location has•been relocated and the storage by Friends of the Theatre Arts Center will be moved. Ron Whitley also reported on the status of the Marinapark situation which will go for Council review and final recommendation on September 9, 1985. Springer motioned the Commission approve joint use of the building at 17'14 West Balboa'by the Balboa Power Squadron and the Newport Nautical Museum group. Seconded by Brenner. Following a brief discussion, Springer amended her motion to include "subject to annual evaluation." Seconded by Brenner Unanimous. Item #11 - Request From City of•Irvine R Request From City x R Ron Whitley passed out a letter from the City of Irvine o of Irvine CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX order to complete the'development of the Community Youth Center. Hopkins moved the Commission request the City Council to adopt a resolution-authorizing the application of funds available through the California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984 to be utilized toward the develop- ment of the Community Youth Center. Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #13 - Committee Responsibilities' Committee Responsi- `� Wolfe announced the Capital Improvement Committee will meet bilities in November and there is room for one more person on the committee. Ron Whitley out a Five Year Capital ,passed Improvement Inventory list for informational purposes. Chai Wolfe asked that each of the Commissioners provide input to the Capital; Improvement Committee and to please notify him as soon as possible if there are any specific requests for funds from any of,the local communities.. He also suggested asking the homeowner associations for their input. The Budget Committee will meet after they receive the budget packet in January. The Tree Committee will send out letters indicating the Commission's interest in hopes of more public input on tree matters. The Balboa Point Association wants their trees removed. Jack Brooks reported 50% of the Ficus Nidia have been removed due to sidewalk damage and insects. Each resident has been offered a larger replacement tree. Wolfe suggested the Recreation Committee, which could use one more member, meet once-a month with the Recreation Superintendent. Brenner will be on the selection panel to interview the new Recreation Superintendent. l Wolfe suggested de Boom give a monthly report to the Com- behalf mission on of the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH J, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o Page 5 G�c,� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Springer will continue to give a monthly report on Friends of Oasis. The Oceanfront and Beach Committee will meet with people on the Boardwalk for their input. Wolfe encouraged the Chairs of the respective committees to put forth extra effort to generate interest and help improve the City. An organization chart was included in the agenda packet and it was decided that each staff person be introduced to the Commissioners. ,Item #14 - Community Youth Center Project Community Youth Cente Ron Whitley announced the Labor Day Picnic at the Community Project Youth Center and the groundbreaking ceremony were a success and helped to get the community aware of our programs at this facility. He also commended Brenner for all her effort on this program. Mr. Whitley reported that the new Community Youth Center project went to bid and the three bids received were well over the amount appropriated for the project. Meetings are set up with Public Works and the architect to determine different alternatives and a'report on the results will be given at the October 1 meeting. Brenner announced the Labor Day Picnic at the Community Youth Center was delightful with about 200 in attendance. Barbara Melger, CYC Coordinator,�was introduced and re- ceived input from the community. They are in the process of forming a community support group called Friend's of the Community Youth Center. Item #15 - Oasis Information Oasis Information Springer announced Oasis celebrated their 9 year birthday party with about 200 people in attendance. At their Board meeting the installation of telephone poles above ground were approved; however, this has upset the homeowners on Sandcastle. ( ) Item #16 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree Jack Brooks answered questions concerning his progress Division report. (J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission �o : 2� Page 6 oV Ir City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Item #17 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Ron Whitley reported the job flier for the open Recreation Superintendent position went out two weeks ago and about 30 applications have been received. Although there is no closing date at this point, someone should be on board by the end of October. Item #18 - Lincoln School Usage Lincoln School Harbor Area Baseball will not be affected if the City takes Usage over the Lincoln School athletic fields. Item #19 - Cliff Drive Park Cliff Drive Park An architect has been hired to draw up a master plan for the park's improvements. The homeowners association will be involved, however,.the members do not agree on the improve- ments. Springer met with Mrs. Rayl, who wants the trees to remain. Jack Brooks said they intend to plant with view problems in mind and hope to put in more native plants that are drought resistant. Item #20 - West Newport Park West Newpor 'Park Wolfe reported that two Council members were against the Commission's recommendation that the development of West Newport Park�be changed to no parking. As a result, there was a hearing with the West Newport Association's committee, a result of which two plans will be considered, namely, one with no parking and one with limited parking. Ron Whitley reported the landscape architect has been authorized to prepare these two plans. The plans will be reviewed by this Commission before they go to Council. Item #21 - City Maps City Maps Chair Wolfe suggested the City map used by the Department be creatively updated. Ron Whitley reported that this is in process and a graphic rough draft will be presented at the November 5 meeting for the Commission's review. V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS None. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:52 P.M.