HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1987 - PB&R CommissionItem No. 3
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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February 3, 1987
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:EX- Officio Member. Present: Ronal,d.A. Whitley .. ....
Staff Present: Mark Deven, Recreation.Supt.
Dottie Flohr, Secretary.
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Item #1
Call to
Order.
The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
'Item #2 "
RoTI Call '
Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, de Boom,
Herberts, Konwiser, Springer, Taft and Wolfe were present.
Item #3
Approval of
Minutes
Chair Wolfe asked that Item #11, Commission Subcommittees
and Liaison Reports, paragraph 10, the second sentence
read as follows: "He also reported the Committee is still
active and that The Irvine Company will be contacted again
concerning a site." Commissioner de Boom moved the minutes
of the January 6, 1987 meeting be approved as corrected.
Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous.
Item #4
Adoption of
Agenda
The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of
Update on Posting Agendas, Park Report, Teen Center and
Street Tree Committee Report.
II. JOINT MEETING WITH FRIENDS OF OASIS
i Joint
1 Meeting wit
Chair Wolfe reported the Friends of Oasis meet with this
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Commission periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern.!
Oasis
The Commission then met with Board members, the Recreation
Supervisor, and a few members of Oasis. i
Dr. Charles McCann, President of the Board, referred to the
Capital Improvements Review and reported they are disappointEd
their request for an arts and crafts room addition is not
higher on the priority list and, as such, would like the
Commission to reassess the matter.
Chair Wolfe informed Dr. McCann that the project was not
presented with enough data as to costs, design, etc., and
that other projects have higher needs. Dr. McCann said he
felt there was miscommunication on this matter since they
assumed this was a preliminary presentation.
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Ciiy•Couno'il Chambers-'
Chair ;Wolfe explained that although their project is ',low on
th e -p'rio'rity fist; it 'Wbuld• undoubtedly 'be fuhded' and; if
not, there are other alternatives which can be pursued.
. After•the•Commission meets with the-City-Manager on'.
February; 17, .th
they will, be informed• as to e statu's'•of the.
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arts and crafts room.•
Mark Deven suggested the Friends improve communication with
the Department regarding their requests in order that staff
can supplement their efforts.
Commissioner Springer suggested the Friends communicate to
her since she-is liaison•to Oasis so that she can transmit
inforiation to.the Commission.•
Dr. McCann then addressed the Liability Insurance matter.
Their insurance costs have escalated 144% resulting in a
tremendous impact on their budget. The Friends' Board will
examine this matter and will report back concerning a joint
financial consideration or alternative.
Mark Deven reviewed the insurance requirements for use of
City facilities and reported staff will provide an analysis
of the City's insurance policy required of all community
organizations.
Dr. J'im DeLamater, Chair of the Long Range Planning Committe
referred to the Master Plan of Oasis which is under their
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jurisdiction. He reported the arts and crafts building has
been proposed for over a year and is hot to be confused with
the area to the north which was deeded to the City by The
Irvine Company three months ago and allocated for use by
the Oasis Center. Any construction on the north side will b
an addition and will take some time to plan.
Dr. McCann then thanked the Commission for their help and
support and reported everything else was going smoothly.
III. COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS I
Commission
Community
Chair Wolfe reported that twice a year this Commission honor
Service
those individuals who have provided significant contribution
Awards
to the City of Newport Beach. Five volunteers are being
recognized at this meeting for their outstanding services to
the City.
Chair Wolfe then presented the plaques as Mark Deven intro-
duced the following individuals and gave a brief summary of
his /her activities: James DeLamater, George Goepper, Norma
Gilchrist, and Bill Hamilton. Joe Jorgenson was not present
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IN.:. PUBLIC. HEARING. - OCEAN. FRONT BOARDWALK ...
Public
Hearing -
Chair Wolfe reported that the City Council wants this
Ocean Froni
Cbmmission's' recommendation on one of the three Alternatives
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proposed on -the -Ocean Front. Boardwalk IinproJement:Feasibil.it
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Chair Wolfe•thanked.the:audience for coming and......
advised that the recreation needs of the whole City be kept
in mind during public testimony and discussion.
The Bicycle Trails Study has recommended three Alternatives:
(1) Upgrade and leave the existing combination sidewalk%
bicycle trail as is; (2) Upgrade and widen the existing
'sidewalk /bicycle'tratil; and (3') Upgrade the eXisting•walkway
acrd• construct a new- 12-' wide separate• bicycle trail•:
Chair Wolfe explained that this meeting is part of the
planning process and that there will be more public input
solicited, including meetings with the City Council.
Chair Wolfe then introduced John Wolter from the Public
Works-Department, who is the staff liaison to the Bicycle .
Trails Committee.
John Wolter addressed the Commission and gave a brief
history of the walkway which was originally constructed
in the late 1930's. He explained the different class
designations and pointed out the trail is designated Class 1
on the City Master Plan, County Master Plan and Local
Coastal Plan. It would take approval by City Council and
an amendment by the Coastal Commission to change the Class 1
designation.
Chair Wolfe reported letters were received from John Heydorfij,
Joe Casala, Frank Spangler, William Ficker, Donald Regan,
Lavona McVicker, Marlene Poitevent, Henrietta Romolo, J.
William Miller, Jack and Betty McCarthy, and Mr. and Mrs. i
K.D. Goen. With one exception, all were against a proposed
bicycle trail on the ocean front.
Chair Wolfe opened the meeting to public testimony.
Mrs. Stanley Lowe, 3501 Seashore, addressed the Commission
and stated she favors Alternate 1 which is to repair the
existing facility. Mrs. Lowe lives in a unique situation
whereby they are on a small beach and surrounded by bicycle
trails. It is difficult to get in and out due to ped-
estrians, skaters and cyclists, therefore, they would not
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Chuck Jasmine, 310 Balboa Blvd., addressed the Commission. He
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stated 'he Is "a c'ycl i'st' acid feel's that 'from a "safe't'y standpoin
bikes should be eliminated or a separate•trail constructed.
Robert 'Gormely, ..owner, pf• 'the, apartmen•t dwelling • at •1420 West
Qcean "Front, addressed.the Commission:. He stated many acdf-
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dentin have 'occurred' due "to the"hi6h speed"-of ° bicyclds and
congestion on the boardwalk. Mr.*Gormely suggested either a
meandering separate trail or use of the alley for cyclists.
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Mr. James Quigg, 1924 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
He recommends-the existing trail be repaired and extended to
.the "< jetty. He also -spoke of ..the accidents as. a resul t of the
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haz, rdous. sidewalk as, it :presently. exists,
Mrs. Lois Irwin, 1802 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
She recommends the existing trail be repaired and extended to
the jetty. She also spoke of the accidents as a result of th
hazardous sidewalk as it presently exists.
Mr. John Miller, 1232 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Miller said he felt the main concern should be safety
on the bicycle trail and recommends resurfacing the present
boardwalk. He also feels enforcement of speed, etc. is a
very real problem.
Mr. Henry Swenerton, 1106 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Com-
mission and referred to Mr. William Ficker's letter. He
stated the Central Newport Beach Community Association
approves Mr. Ficker's plan wherein the present trail is re-
placed with a new walkway since the present trail is unsafe
and, irr addition, eliminate the Class 1 designation. He is
against a separate trail due to cost, noise, litter, etc.
Hillery Thamer, 1012 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission
and asked for clarification of the Class 1 designation which
John Wolter from Public Works explained. Ms. Thamer said she
favors improving the existing trail.
Albert Worley, 504 E. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Worley recommended double lines be placed on the walkway
to separate pedestrians and cyclists. He also suggested
giving out tickets to enforce the law which would pay for the
police.
Ms. Gertrude Vorgang, 542 E. Ocean Front and owner of the
Pedal Pusher Bicycle Shop,-addressed the Commission. Ms.
Vorgang pointed out she is opposed Lo the 3- wheeler bicycles
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on the boardwalk and is in favor of repairing the existing
facility.
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Jan •C:ohrad: addressed the - Commission and•'said ;that as a runne
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she is.often hit•by bicycles.' She recommended a separate
trail'for. cyclists.
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James Pistole, 2146'Miramar,'addressed the Commission.' Mr.
-.Pistold,said'he•felt Alternate•T.Would,be too. costly-and-is
in favor'of a separate meandering trail to the Point.
Jim Hanley, 1112 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
He feels the main problem is maintenance and,police pro-
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tection. He favors a trail through the alley or street or
cutting down..on the days cyclists can ride. He also,
'suggested repa•iririg the existing trail and.n'ot allowing
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cyclists on Sa'turdays'�hd'Sundays ddring -tht!' summer'.
Pete Compton, 1 Canal Circle, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Compton said that for safety reasons, he favors two separate
trails from jetty to jetty.
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Linda Slaughter, 900 W. Ocean Front, addressed the Commissio
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She recommended shutting the bicycle trail down during the
summer and enforcing the law that 3- wheelers are not allowed
on the trail. Ms. Slaughter said she favors putting funds
into improvement and enforcement..
Sgt. Joe Lambert of the Traffic Division addressed the
Commission. He reported enforcement is extremely difficult
since officers are busy elsewhere. The Traffic Division
recommends separated trails for safety purposes.
Mr. Gordon Barienbrock, 1124 E. Balboa Blvd., addressed the
Commission: Mr. Barienbrock's main concern is the speed
of cyclists and recommends 3 miles per hour signs be posted.)
He recommends improving the existing walkway and considera-
tion of banning cyclists during certain hours.
Laurie Schnack, 211 E. Edgewater, addressed the Commission.
Ms. Schnack feels bicycles on the walkway are too dangerous
and would prefer the alley route idea.
Mr. Irving Waaland, 2804 W. Ocean Front, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Waaland asked that cycle limits at peak
hours be considered. In addition, he suggested a sign or
flag be posted when traffic is heavy and that this be
monitored.
Mr. Tomasek, 2213 Channel, addressed the Commission, Mr.
Tomasek believes visitors to the area should be provided
for and recommends a separate bicycle trail with speed
bumps.
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Mr. Charles-Banks,1510 W.'Ocean Front, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Banks recommends repairing the existing
walkway-and removing the bike path from the maps.
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Mary Moyer; 2157 Miramar,'addressed the' Commission. Ms.,
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said' -sh'e•is..opposed•'to••banning• bikes' from the walkway-..
and suggested encouraging other modes of transportation.
Evie .Compton, 1 Canal C.ircle, addressed the Commission and
said she endorses a meandering bike trail from jetty to
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jetty.
Francis 'Andorka, 304 E ": 'Ocean' Frofit,• addressed the Commissio
•and'siid'shd�is 1h ` favor of °'improving the"dzisting bodrdwalk'
and perhaps eliminating bicycle riding during the summer.
•She would like to see the lane extend from Huntington Beach
to the jetty.
Mr. Todd Schooler, Member of the Bicycle Trails Citizens
Advisory Committee, reported he is in favor of a separate
trail due to safety and traffic concerns.
Mr. Rob Patterson, Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee,
reported they feel the safest program is to approve the
recommendation in the Ocean Front Boardwalk Plan which is
a separate bicycle 'trail. They would like the Commission
-to approve Alternate 3 with certain conditions: (1) In-
corporate a speed study and establish speed limits to be
supervised and patrolled; (2) Provide improvements to the
existing walkway; (3) Provide bicycle parking facilities
at street ends; (4) Provide a separate trail from 36th Street,
to the Pier (24th-Street); (5) Make every effort to coordin-
ate Ocean Front and the McFadden Specific Area Plan; and
(6) Make every effort to work with those affected on the
project.
Marcia Nordland, 5710 Seashore, addressed the Commission. !
Ms. Nordland voiced her concern over the liability issue and
suggested limiting times the sidewalk is used, repairing the
sidewalk and use of signs.
Mr. Bob Caminiti, 112-36th Street, addressed the Commission
and said his main concern is safety and, therefore, he favor
a separate trail.
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David Alper, 310 -1/2 Coronado, addressed the Commission. He
feels the safest solution would be a separate meandering
path which is patrolled.
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Edward Line of Newport Heights addressed the Commission. Mr!
Line recommended bicycles be removed from the boardwalk and '
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Max Morgan, 30G4.Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.'-He'
favors keeping the boardwalk as it exists. He feels a
separate trail would also be used by pedestrians and he is
concerned about beach loss.
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Mr.. Bob•.Zant„ 71.4. W. Ocean.Front, addressed the Commission.. .
Mr. Zant referenced.Mr. Ficker's report and reported his
concern over people getting safely across the trail to the
beach.
Mr. Frank-Spangler, 1000 W. Ocean Front, addressed the
Commission. Mr.. Spangler said he feels a separate trail.
would create'a hazardous cohaition at the 'school. .
Marjorie Lindamood, 621 W. Bay, addressed the Commission.
She reported seeing dogs and people' hit by cyclists. She
favors the existing walkway be repaired and enforcement
implemented.
Maria Goen, 316 E. Ocean Front, addressed the Commission.
Ms. Goen referred to her letter and said she favors keeping
the existing walkway. She suggested more signs for both
pedestrians and cyclists and implementation of a bicycle
patrol which would cite unsafe and,speedy cyclists.
Motion
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Commissioner de Boom moved the public hearing be closed.
Seconded
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Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous.
Ayes
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Discussion by the Commission included experimenting with a
separate trail at Section 1 which receives the msot traffic,
liability issues, safety features, enforcement, extending a
meandering trail to the jetty, eliminating bicycles at I
certain areas and eliminating a separate trail at certain i
areas.
Motion
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Commissioner Taft moved the Commission accept the proposed
Seconded
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Alternate 3 concept with the provision the separate trail
is started in segments with priority to Section 1. i
Motion
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Commissioner Taft then amended his motion to read that the
Seconded
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Commission accept the Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory
Ayes
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Committee's Alternate 3 with priority to constructing a i
Nays
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separate trail at Section 1, if feasible, and subject to 1
proper provision for sign enforcement and speed limits.
Seconded by Konwiser. Motion passes.
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Ayes.
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•V. ACTION ITEMS
Item #5 - Joint Powers Agreement - Newport -Mesa Unified
Joint
School District
Powers
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Agreement -
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.Roll Whitley-referred to the Joint Powers:Agreemen.t'in the'
N.M.U..S.D.
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'agenda'packet` and pointed out' the 'one 'major 'change which is
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Item *20. This item clarifies the liability issue in that
the City will represent the School District if the City is
deemed to be at fault. This has been reviewed and approved
by both the School District and the City Attorney.
Commissioner Taft motioned to approve the Agreement as
amended. ,Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item #6 - Art in Public Places
Art in
Public
Deborah Polonsky, Chair of the Arts Commission's Art in
Places
Public Places Committee, addressed the Commission. Ms.
Polonsky gave a brief background of the Arts in Public
Places program. She then presented slides of certain areas
in Seattle where the architects and artists collaborated
on projects.
The Arts Commission will be working with this Commission,
and it is planned to use Parks, Beaches and Recreation
funds and Arts Commission funds for the design competition
at their first project at Inspiration Point, A Request for
Qualifications will be prepared and sent to landscape
architects who have worked with artists in the past. i
Ron Whitley reported that refurbishment would be made with
this Department's Capital Improvement Projects fund and the
arts portion would be funded by Art in Public Places.
Ken Delino, Executive Assistant and staff liaison to the ,
Arts Commission, addressed the Commission and explained that j
the six final landscape architects will be chosen jointly
by the Arts Commission and this Commission. The Arts
Commission will notify the artists and a design team will,
be formed paid by the Arts Commission. The final decision
will be made by the City Council.
Chair Wolfe thanked Ms. Polonsky and Mr. Delino for coming
to the meeting and providing this information. f
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Item #7 -,Request for Dedicated Tree Request
for
Ron Whitley reported he explained the Dedicated Tree Policy Dedicated
to Mr. Edward Starnes, who decided he would donate and Tree
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plant the Palm Tree.
Mr. Whitley explained that each tree and plaque request is
considered by this-Commission. The individual to whom the
tree and /or plaque is dedicated must have made a significant
contribution to the City of Newport Beach. A donated tree
does not have to be approved by this Commission.
Item #8 - Communication from Tom Peckenpaugh Communica-
tion from
Ron Whitley reported letters from Mr. Tom Peckenpaugh are Tom
in the agenda packet for the Commission's information. Peckenpaugh
Mr. Whitley said he met with Mr. Valentine and the trees hav
all been trimmed below roof height. It was also agreed the
Natal Plum will come out on both sides of the pathway which
will bring public access up to the curb.
Item #9 - Brown Act - Council Policy A -9 Brown Act -
Council
Ron Whitley reviewed Council Policy A -9 which has been Policy A -9
revised concerning legal guidelines for open public meetings
Since no action can be taken on off - agenda items unless
there is an emergency, Mr. Whitley asked that Commissioners
call him eight days before each meeting should there be
additional items on the agenda.
Item #10 - Commission Subcommittee Reports i Commission
A. Recreation Programs i Reports
9 Reports
Mark Deven reported the following new programs were discussed
for fall, 1987 by the Recreation Programs Subcommittee: !
Etiquette for Pre - Teens, Cotillion Class, Potential Coopera -!
tive Programs with the Orange County Performing Arts Center,!
Expansion of Enrichment Classes and Badminton for Youth.
Mr. Deven also reported that since the Community Youth Cente�,
has become a facility where working mothers drop their
children off, the facility is now open until 6:00 P.M. durin�
the week and closed on weekends. The Department is also
considering the possibility of an extended day care program
at the new Community Youth Center and Mariners Park.
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B. Budget
Commissioner Konwiser reported the increase in funds for
the 7700 Parks account is due to the request for three addi-
tional full time employees. There has been a substantial
..increase in acres added to the park system and additional
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employees and'equipmerit are needed'to maintain the present'
level of service.
Item #11 - Status of Capital Projects
Status of
Capital
Ron Whitley reported that before the bid process begins for
Projects
the Community Youth Center, plans and specifications will be
reviewed in depth by the homeowners associations. Mr. Deven
reported the plans are out of plan check and revisions and
corrections are being pursued.
Item #12 - Council Action on Commission Matters
Council
Action on
Ron Whitley reported Commission matters receiving City
Commission
Council action are included in the agenda packet for their
Matters
information.
Item #13 - Park and Street Tree Division
Park and
Street Tree
No discussion.
Division
Item #14 - Recreation Division
Recreation
Division
In response to the Commission's concerns regarding day care,
Mark Deven reported that the School District is unable to
provide a facility, therefore, the need for extended day car
has been brought to this Department's attention and is being
reviewed.
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Item #15 --Update on Posting Agendas
Update on
Posting
Commissioner de Boom reported there have been no problems
i Agendas
vii'th posting the February agenda except at the Riverside
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Post Office which would not allow it.
Ron Whitley suggested this might be a staff function and the
Commission agreed staff will post the agendas and the
Commission will oversee the matter.
Ptem #16 - Park Report
I Park
Report
Commissioner Konwiser reported the main items mentioned in
his January 5, 1987 report have been completed. There is,
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however, no visible progress as to the Sign Project. Mr.
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Whitley reported General Services told him a few will go out
per month and an acceptable cycle will be implemented.
Commissioner Konwiser recommended using the bid process or
getting a commitment from General Services to do one or two
signs per month.
Item #17 -Teen Center
Teen Center
Chair Wolfe reported the Teen Center concept is still active'
and they have approached The Irvine Company in hopes of
receiving help from them. The Youth Council continues to
meet once a month.
•Item #18 - Street Tree Committee Report
Street Tree
Committee
Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Street Tree Committee,
Report
reported they approved four of the nine requests for tree
removal. Commissioner Herberts also suggested the Commission
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take a look at the end of Lindo on the Bay ( Lindo and
Edgewater, one block west of the library on the Peninsula).
Public Works is planning to redo the street end and the two
Eucalyptus Trees would be removed under the present plan.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted
on January 27, 1987 at 10:30 A.M. out-
side the City Hall Administration
Building.
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Dottie Flohr