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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1987 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH J Motio Secon Ayes (J Moti c Secor Ayes Item No. 3 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission April 7, 1987 City Council Chambers 7 D_m. INDEX -Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Street Tree-Superintendent Mark Deven, Recreation Super- intendent -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 7:05 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, de Boom, Herberts, Konwiser, Springer, Taft and Wolfe were present. ' I Item #3 Approval of Minutes n x Commissioner Taft requested that Item #10, Council Action or Jed x' Commission Matters, first sentence of the third paragraph x x x x x.x 'be deleted and read as follows: "Commissioner Taft re- ported he did a poll of the responses in the minutes which resulted in Alternate 1 being favored over Alternate 3." 'Commissioner Springer moved the minutes of the March 3, 1987 meeting be approved'as corrected. Seconded by Konwiser. Unanimous. II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Special Recognitior Mark Deven addressed the Commission and reported two basket- Awards ball teams from Harbor View School (5th -6th and 3rd -4th grades) represented Newport Beach in the Orange County finals. In recognition of their achievement and sportsman- ship, the players are being recognized individually. Chair Wolfe then announced each player and Bronnie Lee, Coach, presented the individual certificates. After Mark Deven took group pictures, Chair Wolfe thanked the parents and players for attending the meeting. III: ACTION ITEMS ' fitem #5 - IMUA Canoe Club Request for Use of North Star IMUA Canoe Club Reque: n x Ron Whitley reported the IMUA Canoe Club's request for the for Use of ded x use of North'Star Beach from April 28 through October 31, North Star x x x x x x x Beach CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p m INDEX 1987 is a standard request that requires this Commission's review and City Council action. North Star Beach is not crowded and the conditions placed upon the Club provide for strict regulations. In addition, there have been no complaints received since the Club�has been using this location. Commissioner de Boom moved to approve the IMUA Canoe.Club's request as presented for another year. Seconded by Taft. Unanimous. Item #6 - Amendment to Council Policy I -9•- Adding Trees Amendment t to Landmark Tree List Council Policy I -9, Motion x Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Street Tree Committee, Adding Tree Seconded x reported the two Eucalyptus•Cladocalyx located at the end to Landmark Ayes x x x x x x x of Lindo and Bay Front are being recommended as additions Tree List to the -list of Preservation of Special Trees in the Neigh- borhood Trees category. These are beautiful, highly visible -trees and the general neighborhood would like them to remain. Mr. Whitley stated that the.Publi.c Works Department informed this Department the two trees would have to be removed due to-street work caused by a drdinage - problem. Mr. Whitley discussed the three alternatives provided by Public Works and explained why staff recommends.that the two trees be retained along with two parking spaces'and installation of a new curb. Commissioner Springer suggested adjacent or nearby residents and owners involved be notified concerning'the proposed action. Commissioner Herberts moved to continue this item for the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting of May 5, 1987 and that adjacent property-owners /residents be notified. Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous., Chair Wolfe recommended each of the Commissioners visit the subject site before the next Commission meeting. Item #7 - Request to Install Marine Memorial Request to Install Mr. Phil Tozer of the Balboa Pavillion addressed the Marine Commission. Mr. Tozer reviewed the history of the active Memorial fishing area of the Newport Harbor and said he felt a memorial would be appropriate to those fishermen who left the harbor and were lost at sea. The proposed memorial, which would be constructed and installed by Mr. Tozer, would CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 D.M. INDEX fit in with the decor of the Harbor and located at the Rhine Wharf Park area-which is public property. Mr. Tozer said he envisions an old mast with a flag and a plaque lit at night. Mr: Tozer has prepared an initial list of names which would be presented to the Commission. Both the . Cannery and Delaney's Restaurants have approved the memorial. Publicity was also discussed'and Commissioner de Boom suggested the families of those being remembered be invited to the memorial ceremony. Motion x Commissioner de Boom moved to accept the memorial in concept Seconde x and proceed to make-it a reality for Newport-Beach. Seconded by Herberts. During discussion-Commissioner Springer recommended approvin the memorial in concept but without names ^on the plaque. Motion x Commissioner Herberts moved the original motion be sub - S pde( A� x x x x x x x stituted to accept the memorial, as submitted with an appropriate plaque dedicated to sailors presumed lost at Nay x sea without names,as presented by Mr. Tozer with Mr. Tozer generating funds for $ai'd memorial'. Seconded by Taft. Motion passes. Commi- ssioner Konwiser noted he is-for the concept of the memorial, however, he feels names should be included on the plaque.' Item #8 - Open Space --Park,-Development ­15th and Placentia Open Space- Park Develc Motion x Ron Whitley 'reviewed the information provided in the ment -15th & Seconde x - Commission's packet-and pointed out that West Newport is a Placentia Ayes x x x x x x x deficient area from a park-,standpoint. Following discussion and clarification of the alternatives presented, Commissioner•Konwiser moved to accept Alternate 3. Alternate 3 provides waiting for normal development of the West Newport Oil Company property-which will provide a number of park opportunities if the Implementation Plan of the Recreation and-Open Space Element of the General Plan is adhered to as residential development is approved. Seconded by-de-Boom. Unanimous. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 �J None. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (J iJ 91 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #9, Surfing Regulations, was addressed after Item #10, Commission Subcommittee Reports, since those expected for public testimony had not yet arrived. Item #9,1Surfing Regulations Surfing Regulations -Ron Whitley reported that Mr. Ron Romanosky has requested a change in the surfing regulations enforced by the Marine 'Department. In regard to'his request, Mr. Whitley handed ,out a report prepared by the Marine Department addressing the proposed amendment to extend board surfing beyond normal blackball closure during periods of large surf. Mr. Whitley also stated that the City's Marine Department .is'nationally'known for providing a very safe environment on the beaches considering the many interests and users in Newport Beach. Capt.-Bud Belshe, Marine Safety Captain, addressed the Commission to answer any-questions. He stated'that safety is their,major concern and it takes 3 -5 years to educate surfers to the regulations.. ' Following discussion, the Commission determined that the surfing regulations and present system do not warrant any changes and that Mr. Romanosky's request not be placed on'the agenda as an Action Item at the next meeting. Mr. Whitley will transmit the Commission's decision to Mr. Romanosky. Item #10, Commission Subcommittee Reports Commission Subcommittt a. Arches Interchange Reports 'Commissioner Taft, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee, reported Councilmember Evelyn Hart first brought this matter to the City's attention as an area in need of refurbishment. The committee met and determined that the proposed landscape development should be coordinated with the proposed' realign ment of street access ramps. These improvements will re- quire Cal'Trans approval and are about two years away. Commissioner Taft will keep the Commission apprised on this matter. b. Friends of Oasis Commissioner Springer, liaison to the Friends of Oasis, reported the election of officers was the highlight of the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council ,Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX month. On April 18 the Bren Company will hold a sign up for the lottery on "The Terrace "-homes adjacent to the Oasis Center. Commissioner Springer also said "she has the Balance State - ment,-Advisory Committee report and attendance/participants figures for Oasis. Mark••Deven. reported that Judy O',Shaughnessy; Recreation Supervisor, and he-will orient the new offic'ers'of Oasis concerning the functions of staff and ~the Department. •c. Other Verbal Reports Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Street-Tree•Committee, reported they received fourteen tree removal requests, five of which -were deemed to be removed. Comnli,ssioner Herberts also commended the Tree-Division on the nicely trimmed trees in Corona del Mar. Commissioner de Boom, liaison to Friends of the Theatre Arts Center, reported-"Miss Firecracker "has been going well. Election-of officers was held and Rae Cohen was elected the new incoming President and Mary Slack was elected -as 1st Vice President. Mark Deven advised a•trash bin w•il'l be available to help keep the patio clean. The next Board meeting will be April 15 which Mr. Deven will attend. Commissioner Herberts, representing the Art-in Public Place Committee, reported six landscape architects`­have been chosen for the Inspiration Point project. The committee met with residents who are very concerned and voiced opposi- tion to the project since they do not want to-encourage more tourists. There is also a concern that the project might be too costly. Mr. Whitley explained that the funds have not yet been brok n down for Inspiration Point. Refurbishment and safety, i.e., railings, asphalt replacement, etc., are the most important factors to be considered. Commissioner Herberts requested another Commissioner sit on the committee and Commissioner Taft volunteered to do so. t ) Commissioner Brenner recommended this item be placed on the May 5 agenda for the Commission's review -of expenditures, etc. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX Commissioner Konwiser, Chair of the Park Maintenance Committee, reported Mariners Park has a new sign and San Miguel Park will receive the next'one. Commissioner Konwiser - requested the quality of the parks be'upgraded for Little t eague and soccer. A meeting has been' set and a report will be--presented at the'May 5 meeting. Commissioner Brenner, Chair of the Recreation Program Committee, reported they met to assess the liability issue. Mark-Deven reported there are two methods' of analysis: (1) Measuring the frequency of injury vs. degree of injury and (2) Measuring severity,•eRposure and duration of individual activities'. The committee wi•11 meet again on April 9, and this item will be on the Commission's May 5 agenda as an Action Item. Commissioner Taft, -Chair of the Oceanfront and Beach ,Committee, reported they did not meet this-past month. The bicycle trail proposal along Oceanfront will be presented to the City - Council on April 13, 1987. Jack Brooks reported General. Services will-be rearranging the rocks at Little Corona., They will also--try to narrow the channel to improve the water•flow: Ron­Whitley gave an update on the restrooms and reported he will introduce the new,General Services Director, David Niederhaus, to the Commission. Item #11 - Status of-,Capital Projects Status of Capital Mark Deven reported the State Department-,of Housing pro- Projects Ividing energy analysis misplaced the calculations on the Community Youth Center project. The project architect has made-the necessary'changes and is submitting for final approval. The bid package should go out-soon and ground -breaking will commence during fiscal year 1987. Ron Whitley reported that work at Cliff Drive Park is underway and the majority'-of improvements expect to be completed by May 25. Mr. Whitley also reported•that�Bonita Creek Park is out to bid• and bids will--be opened April 16. Mr..Deven reported the-State-awarded a $280,000 grant for ( Lincoln School improvements. Item #12,- Recreation Division Recreation Division -Mark Deven reviewed and answered questions concerning the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Seconded Ayes �J irks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Recreation Division report. He pointed out that the Enrichment Classes for children - have met with•much enthusiasm -and the--French class for'Kindergartners is full. Item #13 ­Park and-.Street Tree Division Park and Street Tre( -No discussion. Division Item #14 - Basketball Court at West Newport Park, Basketball Court at Chair Wolfe reported he received a--complaint concerning West New - late,night basketball play at West Newport Park. Mr. port Park Whitley, will alert the Police Department and assess the need-for a fence across Seashore. Chair Wolfe suggested the Parks,-Beaches and 'Recreation Commission agenda be•incl;uded in the Daily,Pilot and City water bills. Although the Daily Pilot regularly receives the-agenda, Mr. Whitley wil'1 direct a'request to them; Mark Deven will pursue'the °recommendation-of an insertion -in the water bill. •VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS None. VII. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS Closed session met following adjournment. VIII. ADJOURNMENT x There being no further business, Commissioner Springer x motioned the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission x x x x'x x x adjourn at 8:58 P.M. Seconded by Herberts. Unanimous. The agenda for this meeting was posted on April 1, 1987 at-'8:30 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr,'Secre arm