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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1987 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1987 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1.. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of April 7, 1987 4. Adoption of Agenda II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Appeal on Request to Remove Tree at 821 Bellis Street (letter attached) 6. Amendment to Council Policy I -9 Adding Tree to Preservation List (report attached) 7. Authorization to Place a Sign on Dedicated Property (report attached) • 8. 1987 Summer Program Review (report attached) 9. Liability Insurance Requirements (report attached) 10. Sports Leagues Standings (report attached) III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 11. Commission Subcommittee Reports (verbal) 12. Letter from Newport Theatre Arts Center (letter attached) 13. Status of Capital Projects (report attached) 14. Annual Superstars Event (report attached) 15. City Council Action on Commission Recommendations (report attached) 16. Community News Items (report attached) 17. Park and Street Tree Division (report attached) . 18. Recreation Division (report attached) V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT • Motion Seconded Ayes x x Motion I I xl x Seconded) Ayes x x x Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission April 7, 1987 City Council Chambers 7 p.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. Item #3 Approval of Minutes x Commissioner Taft requested that Item #10, Council Action on Commission Matters, first sentence of the third paragraph 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." 'Commissi'oner Springer moved the minutes of the March 3, 1987 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded by Konwiser. Unanimous. II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Special Recognition 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 Item #5 - IMUA Canoe Club Request for Use of North Star IMUA Canoe Club Request Ron Whitley reported the IMUA Canoe Club's request for the for Use of X. use of North Star Beach from April, 28 through October 31, North Star 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 to Council to Landmark Tree List Policy I -9, Motion x Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Street Tree Committee, Adding Trees 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 Public Works Department informed this Department the two trees Would have to be removed due to-street work caused by a drainage 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 fishing area of the Newport Harbor and said he felt a Memorial memorial would be appropriate to those fishermen who left the harbor and were lost at sea. The proposed memorial, ?1 J which would be constructed and installed by Mr. Tozer, would CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX r L 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 De.laney'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 de s x stituted to accept the memorial as submitted with an A x x x x x x appropriate plaque dedicated to sailors presumed lost at Nay x sea without names as presented by Mr. Tozer with Mr. Tozer generating funds for said memorial. Seconded by Taft. Motion passes. Commissioner 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 Develop. 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 None. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • • W arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Surfing Regulations Commission Subcommittee Reports 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, 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'§ '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 a. Arches Interchange 'Commissioner Taft, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee, reported Counci•lmember 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 Surfing Regulations Commission Subcommittee Reports 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 hew officers 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. Commissioner 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 will 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. Commissioner Brenner recommended this item be placed on the May 5 agenda for the Commission's, review of expenditures, P_ etc. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.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 League 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 li'ab.ility issue. -Mark Deven reported there are two methods of analysis: (1) Measuring the frequency of injury vs. degree of injury and (2) Measuring severity, exposure and duration of individual activities. The committee wi11 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 also­try to narrow the-channel. to improve the water flow. Ron-Whitley gave an update on the restrooms and reported he will introduce the new General Services Director, David Niederhaus, to the Commission. Item fll.- Status'of ^Capi-tal Projects Status of Capital Mark Deven reported the State Department of Housing pro- Projects viding 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 O e. arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Park and Street Tree Division Basketball Court at West New- port Park Recreation Division report. He pointed out that the Enrichment Classes for ch- ildren have met with much enthusiasm and the-French class for'Kindergartners is full. Item #13 - Park and Street Tree Division -No discussion. Item #14 - Basketball Court at West Newport Park Chair Wolfe reported he received a complaint concerning late 'night basketball play, at West Newport Park. Mr. 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-included in the Daily Pilot and City water bills. Although the Daily Pilot regularly receives the agenda, Mr. Whitley will 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' Admi'ni'stration Building. Dottie'Flo r,'Secre ary Park and Street Tree Division Basketball Court at West New- port Park Item No. 5 �It;•. � r..a�.ts 1. %70114 J0 S21 -• April 18, 1987 Ronald A. Whitley, Director Parks, -Beaches and Recreation Commission P.O. Box 1768 a:W Newport Beach, CA.,92658 -8915 ,rr . Dear Mr. Whitley: I am writing to appeal your decision about the two liquid amber trees in the parkway in front of our house, that we would like to have removed. There is one directly in front of our house. The roots of it are causing problems with our sewer, lifting up the sidewalk and causing people to trip , and ruining our yard and rose and flower beds. There is another one between the driveway apron of our house and the next house at 815 Bellis St. The roots of this one are cracking our driveway, and lifting the sidewalk, and thus disrupting the way the water is supposed to drain away from the front of our house. P1 -ease note the sequence of calls concerning these trees: 7/9/86 reported lifting of sidewalk to Mr. Brooks 7/23/86 Temporary blacktop applied. (This is now worse than the original lifting up of the sidewalk. 10/27/86 Left message for Mr. -Brooks about trees {,s 11/3/86 Left message for Mr. Brooks about trees 11/5/86 Gary came to look at tree roots 11/21/86 Roots of one tree cut. Sprinkler line also cut in 2 places. 11/24/86 Reported sprinkler line broken to Parks Dept. 11/26/86 Sprinkler line repaired by Scott. 2/18/87 Talked with Mr. Brooks again about removing trees. He says it must be presented to the 3 member tree committee. 2/18/87 Called Councilman Turner. lie will talk with Mr. Ron Whitley and call me back. 2/24/87 Received letter from Mr. Turner. 3/18/87 City crew pruned trees. 3/18/87 Again calle Mr. Brooks. He says Tree Committee, chaired by Virginia Herberts. must come to look at trees. I simply cannot believe this situation. I do not dislike trees, but these two trees are going to cause us some expensive repairs. Is the city going to pay to replace our driveway, and re -do our drainage? Shall I send our Ro.to- Rooter bills to the ,city? E 1174 1,47 1 S21 S'aill� It has been nine months since I began complaining about these trees. I think that is much too long. Will you please cut them down, remove the large roots, and replace our broken and lifted sidewalk? Sincerely, Barbara J. Crone cc: Councilman Clarence J. Turner Mayor John C. Cox, Jr. Mr. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Virginia Herberts; Tree Committee of Newport Bep,.h • 10 0 F' Newport Heights Community Association May 5, 1987 The Board of Directors of the Newport Heights Community Association wish to call attention to the property located at cxc 19 Cliff Drive, Lot number 919, in the middle of the Cliff Drive Park. We are aware that this property is currently for sale, consisting of 24,000 square feet, zoned R -1 on the Cliff Drive portion and R -3 on the lower elevation immediately behind commercially zoned property. These properties are: The Stuffed Noodle Restaurant and the Riverside Avenue Post Office. (Please see map enclosure) It is our request that the City purchase this property at fair market value and raise the existing structure. We have been informed by our council representative, Councilwoman Evelyn Hart, that this property has been considered previously by the City of Newport Beach for acquisition, and that other properties of equal value to the city took precedent. On behalf of the Newport Heights, Community Association, we wish to request that the City Council once again consider the acquisition of this choice parcel of land located right in the middle of a beautiful scenic park, on a designated scenic drive and a famous landmark viewing area for all the citizens of Newport Beach and Orange County. In addition to connecting the two areas of the park, we forsee other opportunities for community access. Suggested usages for the property are as follows: A. A city arboretum for the enjoyment of native plant and bird life. B. A designated area for wedding ceremonies which are currently taking place in our city park with or without city approval. We request your urgent attention to our appeal as delay in the purchase of such valuable Newport Beach property will only result in continued rise in property values. Your response by phone or letter within ten days to Board Member Gail Demmer would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Marian Rayl President Newport Heights Community Association letter Please respond to: Gail Demmer 2812 Cliff Drive Newport Beach, Ca 92663 646 -4612 :h . Il• e, 4u. d�fijaTLE1 9��++. C:TOYLE �/ 8�2j7 BpE1111n C/1lTEEE lJV wpozi 17za4 daLCfou2ia 92660 April 18, 1987 Ronald A. Whitley, Director Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA.,92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Whitley: Item No. 5 I am writing to appeal your decision about the two liquid amber trees in the parkway in front of our house., that we would like to have removed. There is one directly in front of our house. The roots of it are causing problems with our sewer, lifting up the sidewalk and causing people to trip , and ruining our yard and rose and flower beds. There is another one between the driveway apron of our house and the next house at 815 Bellis.St. The roots of this one are cracking our driveway, and lifting the sidewalk, and thus disrupting the way the water is supposed to drain away from the front of our house. Please note the sequence of calls concerning these trees: 7/9/86 reported lifting of sidewalk to Mr. Brooks 7/23/86 Temporary blacktop applied. (This is now worse than the original lifting up of the sidewalk. 10/27/86 Left message for Mr. Brooks about trees 11/3/86 Left message for Mr. Brooks about trees 11/5/86 Gary came to look at tree roots 11/21/86 Roots of one tree cut. Sprinkler line also cut in 2 places. 11/24/86 Reported sprinkler line broken to Parks Dept. 11/26/86 Sprinkler line repaired by Scott. 2/18/87 Talked with Mr. Brooks again about removing trees. He says it must be presented to the 3 member tree committee. 2/18/87 Called Councilman Turner. He will talk with Mr. Ron Whitley and call me back. 2/24/87 Received letter from Mr. Turner. 3/18/87 City crew pruned trees. 3/18/87 Again called Mr. Brooks. He says Tree Committee, chaired by Virginia Herberts must come to look at trees. I simply cannot believe this situation. I do not dislike trees, but these two trees are going to cause us some expensive repairs. Is the city going to pay to replace our driveway, and re -do our drainage? Shall I send our Roto- Rooter bills to the city? ,. 2 Au. C gadFi 9. C:.ZonF Li1 821 SEL cSk%& t eNewport BEaefz, 6atifouzia 92660 It has been nine months since I began complaining about these trees. I think that is much too long. Will you please cut them down, remove the large roots, and replace our broken and lifted sidewalk? Sincerely, �e, �)WA, Barbara J. Crone cc: Councilman Clarence J. Turner Mayor John C. Cox, Jr. Mr. Jack Brooks, Park'Supt. 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"It's like having something L takedfromyou, "shesaid. „ ,' - While tells her class of 35, which meets weekly for' -, 45 minutes of nutrition information and 45 minutes of ' exercise, that "all'that fattening stuff that tastes so Dorothy White, InstructoF to the elder) "I'm not Y Y' -x. good going down only makes you feel sluggish,' : �• -•' �','. '' ' lethargic, listless and heavy." - anything. And l can prove everything l say. " In Mawaukee,reco On the other hand, she mid, "eating nutritionally give's you more energy, your thinking is sharper and _ Illandsentlt toast Placentia— withal you become more creative," Sally Holdilch had a good time at both of her 100th onlyonewhowout And she added. "I'm talking about being fit instead birthday parties— at. Tustin's Larwin Square and at the Touched by them of fat." �,, Tustin Hacienda Retirement Home, where she lives. A "Flrsllrippedouti .a 'White said that she thinks dieting doesn't work but r,'Quaker, she said she has yet to taste liquor, wondering, started again, "Nic V that if older people change their eating habits, the "Isn't that weird ?" She attributes her longevity to her time to time; but it weight will take care of itself. She said: "We talk about farm upbringing and "simple, clean living." Over the years sl ' a change in weight brought about through learning Hawley, now }O an how to eat nutritionally , " But she warned. "That means you won't see a'change overnight" I "' This is a touching story about Florence Nichols, 71, .the tapestry and in make the tapestry. Eating nutritionally, she explained, means' of Placentia and a tapestry thaCtook 54 years to find a with along pathws consuming more carbohydrates, less fat and less red home. Now completed, meat. She said the elderly should try to stun using It was in Wisconsin In 1933 when Nichols, then 18 home. "Someoneo. seniors Clalre ilossnerto lo"Icarn hots to become acquainted with theirown body and their own needs:' White said she can already see changes in her class members. "Their cheeks are pinker, and they have a k spring In their step," White,dressed in a workoui outfit for her daily weight - lifting exercise ,said, "It's never too kite todo to each passed, Rossner, still living 4� r UCHMAN /to, Angele, Mel them,' el show .job." Wpestry. But she became tehols —now living fm g, "lknowyouarethe ThenROssner died. As continued the work. iatwas done,and then 'I wouldpick it by from ars to finish IL" iave her grandson, John • Yorba Linda, sit under to needle she used to a New England scene to a house In the woods, ry hangs In Nichols' uv It." Nichols said. "but t hbi ? «c v,••sy,.�'„ «.;a °• '� ".'•s . a - >.:x::v,: ` -�Z n. - « '�' . ." "_. _ Z. ., - s7'7?:s i 1.. "its. ,�- :F:•�";. ;:+,^,r"..r�.,_x`. -.. «t ,. "�' �vn -!•� _ ,. Item No. 17 • PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION APRIL, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT Our Park Crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of April: Installed concrete stairway leading to lower parking lot and installed concrete slab for storage shed at City Corporate Yard. Installed hosebid's and irrigation system on new bank area at City Yard Plant Nursery located at the lower parking lot. Delivered and installed new sand for volleyball court at Buffalo Hills Phase I. Cleaned up where needed on concrete drainage outlet to ocean at Little Corona beach area. Removed excess build up of sand and grass around Mariners playground sidewalk and replanted with sod. • Assembled and installed playground slide at Begonia Park. Installed concrete slab and shower facility for 15th Street restroom. Planted Palm Trees in planter area at 19th Street restrooms. Installed new irrigation systems and relandscaped planters at Washington Street restrooms. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 1,021- trees. Root pruned 4 trees. Completed 2 work requests. Areas being trimmed this month are Eastbluff, Westcliff and fashion Island. • Jack Brooks Item No. 18 • RECREATION DIVISION APRIL, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES Registration for various special interest classes is very solid as the spring program nears completion. High, registration has been recorded in infant /toddler classes, karate instruction, dog obedience, dance and aerobic fitness. En- richment classes offered at Newport Heights School actually decreased approxi- mately 30 %; however, the school year total of 233 represent registration which would not have been achieved without the program's development. The tennis program has also recorded high registration while generating approximately $13,000 of revenue. Preparations are continuing for the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament and the Corona del Mar,5K. YOUTH ACTIVITIES The Annual Youth Track and Field Meet held Friday evening, April 24, at Newport Harbor High School attracted 1.60 participants and over 200 spectators. Both figures represent tremendous improvement, and reaction to the °first ever evening track meet was positive. Boys and girls competing for Newport Heights School won the school competition, narrowly beating out Mariners and Andersen Schools. . Finalists from the City Meet are invited to the Orange County Meet scheduled-at Huntington Beach High School on Saturday, May 9. In addition to track, the Department is launching a new youth sports league for indoor soccer. In coopera- tion with AYSO, the Department mailed out rover 1,100 flyers to elementary age youth. On April 18 the Annual Easter'Egg Hunt at Eastbluff Park had over 500 children and 300 parents. SPORTS AND AQUATICS Department staff have accepted over 200 applications for the summer softball league as of Friday, April 24. Teams will be organized into classification rounds which will begin in mid -May with the league schedule beginning approximately June 1. Applications for the summer basketball have been mailed and asolid•response is anticipated. The spring sailing program will continue through the month of May. All classes offered by the Department are at or near capacity. SENIORS Oasis activities scheduled in April were all well attended. Physical fitness classes enrolled 27 students and the defensive driving course taught by volunteer teachers from the American Association of Retired People enrolled over 30 seniors; 71 people are on the waiting list. Human Services activities, including blood pressure and shared housing, were also well received. Two specific special events, the Senior Team Walk and the Mini Health Fair, attracted a combined 150 participants. The Oasis schedule for May is attached. • i i + 1 Mar'< Deven III cc M 0 N L a �}I i F cry Ac IC C) 'Nry N . 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CN W H ' Q Z G�11 m A r� Vl m cc M 0 N L a 2 F ai IC C) 'Nry N _ _ r O] i m _ m cc M 0 N L a F ai IC C) 'Nry N _ _ m cc M 0 N L CL G_ IC C) 0 O O a) r O] i U I o m N O n m 0 N L CL G_ n LJ 0 "Oil V'x Item No. 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: _May 5, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY I -9 ADDING TREES TO PRESERVATION LIST Recommendation: Add to list of Preservation of Special Trees in the Neighborhood Trees category the two Eucalyptus Cladocalyx located in the parkway on Lindo Street and the Bay Front. Discussion: These two trees have significant stately beauty and should be placed on the protected list. As they are located in a street end area, to preserve them and possibly abandoning the street end and turning. it into a landscaped area is a desirable alternative. The property owners wish to retain the natural resources and every effort should be made to retain the natural resources. M I -9 City of Newport Beach DEDICATED Location LANDMARK Balboa Library TREES Balboa Library Bill Covert West Jetty - near Historical Marker City Hall Dover Drive at Westcliff Walter Knott+ 400 block Poinsettia City Hall Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Calif. Bicentennial Westcliff & Dover Las Arenas MacArthur & Carnation Holiday between Irvine & Tustin In Arches Overpass DEDICATED Mariners Park - Marcie Schrouder TREES City Hall grounds - Bill Covert Washingtonia City Hall grounds - Walter Knott+ globulus City Hall grounds - Calif. Bicentennial •, Las Arenas Park - Ed Healy Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Mariners Park -•Isy Pease Eucalyptus City Hall grounds - U.S. Bicentennial globulus Via Lido bridge Eucalyptus Freedom Tree Eucalyptus globulus Phoenix canariensis Phoenix canariensis Liquidamber styraciflua Eucalyptus corynocalyx (two) Phoenix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus corynocalyx Eucalyptus lehmannii Pinus radiata Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Pinus radiata Pinus radiata Harpephyllum caffrum NEIGHBORHOOD Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra TREES Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washingtonia robusta Dover Drive - Mariners to Irvine Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street - Newport Heights ' Eucalyptus viminalis Irvine Avenue traffic island Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Surrounding Old Reservoir Eucalyptus varieties Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus Via Lido bridge Eucalyptus globulus Marine Avenue - Balboa Island Eucalyptus rudis L• pted - May 9, 1966 Amended - November 9, 1976 0 f t$ FA RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, special trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an entire neigh- borhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given all types of special treatment to retain them, including the use of asphalt sidewalks, realigned curbing, etc. Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject'tree, every reasonable effort shall be made.to save.the tree, including the use of high grade asphalt sidewalk sections. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in Paragraph 1 of this policy statement, If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special treatment, eachl�r4e shall be considered individ- ually on its own merits to determine whether the tree should be retained or replaced. All parkway trees included in',this category must be.sub- jected to and meet the following criteria: i f:X 1. Have sufficient root system to sustain life and: remain in a safe condition after root pruning; 2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration; 3. Have adjacent property owners be desirous of retaining tree in light of "patchy sidewalk effect" that would be created next to their homes if asphalt sidewalk is to be used to save the tree;,. 4. Not be of an undesirable species that has been removed from the official street tree list by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; 5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging utilities such as sewers, water mains, etc.; 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. i I -9 e r• 9 r r I -9 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES -- Page 2 Application of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department in coordination with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. In applying the criteria, other departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. If there is any conflict between the application of the criteria and established standards of the City which cannot be resolved at staff and,Commission level, final resolution will be determined by the City Council. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is required to establish a standing Street Tree Committee to assist the Commission in developing a community awareness program and provide input to the total street tree program. Objectives of this Street Tree Committee will be: 1. To obtain representation for each situation as it arises in a community and /or neighborhood. 2. To develop innovative techniques that will enable traes,11 to be saved when concrete is removed and replaced. 3. To provide recommendations to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission when tree removal requests are received. 4. To inform the public and further the philosophy of the value of trees in a community. 5. To pursue procedures whereby larger replacement trees can be used when trees are removed. 6. To assure that no community has a mass removal effect as projects occur. 7. Annually review landmark tree locations for inclusion in Council Policy I -9. When a tree is removed from the parkway for the sole benefit of the adjacent property owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of removal. Removal must still be done in accordance with City approvals. Adopted - May 9, 1966 ' Reaffirmed - December 13, 1.973 Reaffirmed - August 30, 1966 Reaffirmed - November 11, 1574 Amended - August 14, 1967 Amended —November 12, 1985 Reaffirmed - November 12, 1968 Reaffirmed - March 9, 1970 A ZVI Poe S" I At , ILI 10 10 It jR, MP 71- ZIP. 15 I=t Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 24, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Authorization to Place a Sign on Dedicated Property Recommendation: Approve the request of The Irvine Company to construct a directional sign for "The Terraces" on the dedicated park property adjacent to the north wing of Oasis Senior Center subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its authorized agents, officers, representatives and employees harmless from all liabilities, suits or actions of every description arising out of any accident, loss, or damage to persons or property occurring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under this permit. 2. All work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and standard specifications of the City of Newport Beach and in compli- •, ante with all applicable State laws and City ordinances. 3. The applicant must notify-the Gas, Electric, Telephone and Cable - vision Companies before starting any underground construction. 4. Installation and removal is provided by applicant at no expense to the City. 5. Upon termination of this permit, the park property wi9,l be returned to its present cond'i'tion, including the removal of all sub - surface concrete and posts. Background: In conjunction with the opening of the sales office at The Terraces, The Irvine Company requested construction of the directional sign consistent with similar signs placed in close proximity to residential developments. 'The review and approval process for placing a sign on dedicated park property requires both Commission and City Council action. Staff will also review the request with the Friends of Oasis Executive Board on May 7. The result of the Commission's action will be transmitted to the City Council for their consideration. • pa Ronald A. Whitley E� >ARM • THE IRVINE COMPANY April 14, 1987 Mark Devens City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches & Recreation Dept. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear Mark: Attached is the design specification and map showing proposed location for The Terraces directional sign. • Since The Terraces has opened for sale, we would like to have this sign installed to give adequate directional information to homeshoppers. Mark, thank you for your prompt consideration. If you should require any additional information, please call me at 720 -2707. Sincerely, Gary R. Williams Marketing Coordinator Residential Marketing GW:vt Encl. 500 Newport Center Drive, P0. Box I, Newport Beach, California 92658 -8904 • (714) 720 -2000 0 4 SIGN TYPE (D) REASSURANCE SIGN: A sign designed to reassure motorists of their direction of travel and distance to Irvine planned communities and points of major interest. POLICY: Such signs shall be not more than five feet in vertical height or horizontal length exclusive of ground clearance and shall not exceed a total area of 15 square feet. May be double faced if required. LOCATION: Such signs shall be located only along direct routes to the planned community or significant regional land use. 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CONCamra tp- ^ea x1 /+X"a ENGINEERING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATIONS, SIGN TYPE (D) rJ E • Item No. 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DATE: April 28, 1,987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Program Subcommittee SUBJECT:, 1987 Summer Seasonal /Program Review Recommendation: Approve the following new activities added to the 1987 Summer Seasonal Program: Youth Activities Environmental Nature Center Day Camp Private Swim Lessons Kiddie Gym (Gymnastics Instruction) Pre Team Gymnastics Boys Gymnastics Baton Twirling Adult Activities Country Two Step Stenciling Workshop Communicate with Credibility Background: Children's Art Workshop Polka Dot Thingamajig Crazy Compounds Drama Club Youth Drawing Class Quick Breads and Gourmet Muffins Vegetarianism - A New Cuisine Revised Format - Sailing Instruction (all ages) As required by the Recreation Program Subcommittee Goals and Objectives, the recommended programs were reviewed with Department staff on April 28, 1987. The Subcommittee is recommending approval based on class descriptions which will be published in the seasonal brochure. Questions about individual classes may be directed to the•Recreation Superintendent. 92 Clyd& Brenner / Chairperson Recreation Program Subcommittee 0 • 0 Item No. 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 27, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Liability Insurance Requirements for Special Events and Facility Use Recommendation: Approve the following policy which will direct staff in determining Liability Insurance Requirements for Special Events and Facility Use: 1. Require all community organizations which utilize City facilities to conduct Special Events or continuous' recreational activities to provide specific insurance policies as determined by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director after consulting with the Safety and Insurance Administrator. 2. Provide assistance to community organizations and special event sponsors in acquiring a policy to meet insurance requirements if the organization or event is co- sponsored by the City. Background: At the March 3 Commi -ssion meeting, staff provided 'a Review of Liability Insur- ance Requirements which indicated some apparent inconsistencies. Specific community ' organizati -ons were required -to- provide aggregate 1 nsurance of $1,000,000 while others were not required to provide insurance at all. The Commission re- ferred the review to the Recreation Programs Subcommittee for further study and requested Special Events to be analyzed in conjunction with facility use. The Subcommittee's review attempted to define the degree of ,risk exposure by analyzing each activity. Utilizing methods which define potential injury, amount of participation, ease of prevention and duration, the Subcommittee analyzed twenty one separate activities ranging from meeting rooms to youth sports. Following the Subcommittee's review, Department staff shared the process with the City's Safety and Insurance Administrator and Insurance'Consultant. All parties agreed that the Commission's action represented a positive step in fairly and equitably analyzing comparitive risk. The recommended policies establish a process which recognizes the difference between active and passive recreation programs, thereby establishing the required minimum insurance for activities based solely on risk analysis. The pol,i.cy also provides a procedure for acquiring insurance based on the City's sponsorship. Such activity /event sponsorship, if it does not currently exist,, would be automatically reviewed by the Recreation Program Subcommittee and the Commission as a new activity. �� -2- Pending Commission action on the Subcommittee's recommendations, staff will begin a complete review of insurance requirements in cooperation with the Safety and Insurance Administrator. :l M k Deven 0 I� L.J Item No. 10 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 27, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Distribution of Adult Sports Standings Recommendation: Authorize staff to transmit to the City Council an Agreement to authorize the distribution of Adult Sports Standings on stationery provided by Sargent Pepperoni's Pizza to team managers in exchange for a donation by the restaurant of $500.00 to offset awards costs. Background: Recently the Department was contacted by Dave Patterson, President and Owner of Sargent Pepperoni's Pizza, regarding advertising to adult sports teams of the restaurant located on Bristol Street.between Campus and Jamboree in Santa Ana Heights. In discussing alternatives, Department staff and'Mr. Patterson agreed that use-of restaurant letterhead for printing weekly standings of adult sports teams would be a significant in -kind contribution. 'Department staff will distribute the standings at regularly scheduled league games for adult teams competing-in softball and basketba1,1. In addition to providing stationery, the restaurant will provide a $500.00 donation to offset sports awards costs. The use of advertising in connection with self- supporting recreation program costs is not without precedence. The Department's four seasonal brochures and two annual Runs are enhanced by advertising. The selection of Sargent Pepperoni's Pizza for this purpose is convenient for most teams since competition is scheduled fairly closeto the restaurant's location. The attachment is a reduced photocopy of the legal size paper on which the standings will be printed. Mr. Patterson will be present at'the,May 5 meeting to answer any questions. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS BEACHES AND RECREATION As -�V .nJ 't iry ••n M1 t rT) i Cheap Ill chos,ior Rams if 1lrli f n-nr tia • �• �� 30 2360 S:E. BRISTOL, SANTA ANA HEIGHTS (Between Campus and JnmUnree) 852 -9500 ri� • Item No. 12 FRIENDS OF A9 a ff e �r�s Center 2501 CLIFF DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH 31I April 7, 1987 City of Newport Beach Department of PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Attention: Mark Deven Re: The Newport Theatre Arts Center Dear Mark: The Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center elected a new Board of Directros at their annual meeting on April 5, 1987. The new Board will take office at the next regular Board meet- ing which will be held on April 15; 1987. On behalf of the outgoing Board, I would like to extend our appreciation to the City of_NeWport Beach, the-Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and all of your -staff for the support given the theatre these past two years. Over that period of time, the theatre -has seen tremendous progress, both technically and artistically. Your staff helped us purchase some much needed lighting equipment, the lower level inside was painted and upgraded, the landscaping, interior and exterior maintenance has been'top drawer, -and, the major item in my time, you - provided air conditioning. Your staff has always been courteous and eager to help with the day -to -day operation and maintenance of the facilities -. During this same period, the Board of Directors was -not sitting idly by. We raised over $10,00 "0 from patrons to purchase the new seats. We also purchased an Apple IIe computer that has been integrated into the lighting system. We also- upgraded Room 2 (the scene shop) and built shelves and hangers for costume storage -. The lower outside patio area has been cleaned up and rules established by our staff to keep it that Way. Mark City P, B Apri Page Deven of Newport Beach & R COMMISSION L 7, 1987 2 Artistically, I think the City can be proud of the quality and consistency of the entertainment being delivered to the community. Several couples, have mentioned to myself and other Board members the fact that they no longer renew their season tickets to the Long Beach Civic Light Opera or to South Coast Repertory oi: the Music Center because they like what they see at ,NTAC better. It may sound like I'm tooting the horn on behalf of the theatre, well, I am.- Just look at the record. In 1985, our original production "The White Arrow ", was acclai- med as the No. 1 Community Theatre production in the County. In 1986, the musical "The Mikado ", was ranked No. 2, and, "The Octette Bridge Club ", directed by Newport Beach resident, Joan Mcillis, No. 3. Marcie Ross was honored as Best Actress for the year for her role in "The Octette Bridge Club ". Now you cannot do much better than that. We think it is a record the City and NTAC can be justly proud of. • It could not have happened without the support given by the .city and your staff. It is a partnership that is working well and I am sure the new Board will continue in this cooper- ative spirit. Very truly yours, NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER AMES P. SLACK ` President JPS:mss CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 Parks, Beaches and Recreation-Department DATE: May 5, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS Bonita Creek Park Under construction. Communitv Youth Center Finalizing corrections required by,Bui9ding Department. Park Facility Improvement Fund All projects completed. West Newport Park All approvals obtained. Final plans being prepared. 38th Street Park Under construction. Cl1ff Drive Park Under construction. Irvine Terrace Park Completed. X7 4a I 'Ronald A. Whitley Item No. 13 Item No. 14 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 28, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: 1987 SUPERSTARS EVENT Background: As part of the activities planned to celebrate the 6th Annual Irrelevant Week, the City is assisting the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce and Irrelevant Week Committee in conducting the Superstars Competition. Until this year, the competition was held at the-Balboa Bay Club. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Bay Club-was unable to accommodate the event. The Irrelevant Week Committee has asked the-City to assist in providing a facility, some equipment, staff and volunteers to conduct the event which attracts approximately 250 participants and spectators. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, from 11:00 A.M. _ 4-:00 P.M. In cooperation with American Legion Post #291, the City will coordinate use of the Legion grounds, including the beach area, grass area and patio. r Parking will be accommodated in the Legion parking lot, 15th Street east of Balboa, and the parking lot connected to the Cath61'ic Church at 95th and Balboa. Additional concerns regarding traffic will be addressed by en- couraging all participants to carpool. Most participants are expected to be Newport Beach businesses and community organizations. The Chamber will post the required $1,000,000 Liability lnsurance•Certificate. Additional information regarding a schedule of events will be forwarded to the•Commission as it becomes available. 0 -211-1 Item No. 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: May 5, 1987' TO: Parks,-Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Listed below are determinations by the City Council- on Commission matters: 1. Oceanfront Bicycle Trail Study Received the study and filed with a directive to the Public Works Department to repair the existing trail. 2. IMUA Canoe Club Request Approved the use of North- Star Beach. • 3. Bonita Creek Park Construction Awarded a construction contract of $1,743,926.00 to Valley Crest Landscape. E 4. Mini Park West Newport Received and filed the report with the accepted recommendation. 5. Marine Oriented - Memorial Authorized the memorial to be constructed and installed with the conditions placed by the Commission. JJ457 Item No. 16 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 27, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation, Superintendent SUBJECT: Community News Items The attached articles pertaining to activities planned at and emanating from the Oasis Center appeared in the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times between April 14 =22. The activities capture the self -help and vitality bf the Center which result from the positive working relation- ship between the Friends of Oasis and-the City. In addition, the creative efforts of Program Coordinator Roseann Bora and Senior Services Coordinator Mary Allen, both of whom are responsible for development and delivery of these and similar programs, are- indicative of the City's commitment to serving senior needs. • • 3,7 Oasis. senior. center offers support sessions for `care - giving' adu is By Roberta Landman The Register, tnally, you've reached the point where your chil- dren are adults. But no sooner have you taken a self- satisfied breath of relief before you're past-back into the parental role over your own sick and helpless parents. Recognizing that growing numbers of senior citi- zens find themselves caring for their parents, spouses or older relatives, the Visiting Nurses Association has begun a support group for senior "care givers" of older adults. The free- talk sessions provide information on home - health and other care - giving resources, the association's Julie Schoen said. And they area com- fortable place where these 24- hour -a -day care givers can talk out their frustrations, she said. In cooperation with City bf Newport Beach Senior Services, the association's support sessions meet in the city's Oasis Senior Center on the first and third 'Tuesday of each month. The group sessions, con- ducted by trained social workers, are answering a need long felt at the center, Oasis staff member Roseann Bora said. Countless times Bora has received desperate pleas for help;; "They are 60 or 70 and have a 90- year -old mother and don't know what to do." "Their own health is deteriorating from the 24 hours a day they have to give, ... and they have no chance for relief or respite," Oasis senior services coordinator Mary Allen said. Even availing themselves of respite in the support group - becomes a big problem for care givers, Bora said. Some help has come from association volun- teers who fill in for them during the meetings, she . said. Social worker Rosemarie Pollack, who leads sup- port sessions, acknowledges the critical need for re- spite. , "They get no time out. They are terribly isolated and stressed. People avoid them, and they are too busy to be part of the outside world." The effect is "depression and physical and emo- tional burnout," Pollack said. The support group gives them the opportunity to talk to others who experience:such- burnout "at gut level," Pollack said. Gut level is where John Wickle agrees he is feeling the panic and guilt that seem to go with caring for parents. He has attended the association's initial sup- port -group sessions. Although his parents are not in the home, he feels as stressed as if they were. The semiretired man is the father of three grown children who are either in graduate school or living on their own..He said he wasn't prepared for a sud- den family crisis. Aided by a live-in housekeeper, Wickle's.father, 90, and his mother, 85, were managing to live indepen- dently in their own home until his father suffered a stroke. When- post - hospital treatment indicated a nursing facility was needed, Wickle placedhis father in a Newport Beach convalescent center, thinking his mother would move nearby, "That's the problem," Wickle said. "She won't 1.•...-.. -L- \.. ♦1 and a father who constantly asks his son to let him go home to his wife have left Wickle feeling guilt- ridden, Wickle said. "(And) needing to be convinced you are doing the right thing." Wickle said he has been able to rid himself of some. feelings of hopelessness and self- abasement since at- tending lectures. ' Relief came from listening to other people. "And telling my story ... at a place where you can go and let it all hang out," Wickle said. On a practical, level, Wickle said a.lecture by clergywoman Arleen Whitney gave him guidelines he was seeking. Whitney, associate pastor of the Geneva Presby- terian Church in Laguna Beach, said support groups for. care givers of older adults become a link with community resources and facilities. They are a source for what's out there in home health -care agen- cies, hospice groups, Alzheimer's and other'adult day -care and retirement home centers, she said. On an emotional, level, Whitney said the support - group atmosphere serves as a forum to vent and un- derstand feelings of guilt and their own fears of being in their parents' position some day. The support group is a place where a senior - citizen child of an aged parent can feel free to ask, "If I don't bring Mom home, am I a bad child ?" Whitney said. ' • Fern Pirkle has felt the guilt of that "bad child." She was faced with how and where to care for her ill and aged mother after hospital and post - hospital care was completed. "I was left wondering what kind of help I could get for her in my own home," Pirkle said. "At my wits' end for many months," Pirkle said she experienced fear, guilt feelings, bewilderment and a sense of iso- lation when she finally did bring her mother home. After consulting with half a dozen agencies, Pirkle said she hired help from a home health -care service. The•care was generally good, she said, but turnover was unexpectedly high. "It was expensive, about $3,000 a month," she said. Though Pitkle'said she worked during the day, she felt as if caring for her mother was still a 24- hour -a- day job. Even at night, she said site wondered, if her mother would have another heart attack. Another heart attack took the decision out of her hands, Pirkle said, and she eventually had, to place her mother in a nursing home. Having her mother in a nursing facility has,not eased Pirkle's emotional pain. "Every time I go (to visit) it's 'I want to go home.' There are guilt feelings every single time I go," she said'. The support group has given Pirkle a place where' she can express her guilt feelings with others who are feeling the same way, she said. The support group's social worker professionals have suggestions, other options, Pirkle said. They tell you it's not all your burden. "They tell you you have to take care of yourself ... that you have to go on. You can't let your- self get devastated ... you need to have that con- firmed," Pirkle said. The support group and its respite volunteers are as- pects of services to the elderly provided for in a $98,000 Older Americans Act grant allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Schoen said. The one - time -only grant runs out in June, she said. "We are working to keep the funding going, looking for otlt`er support in fundraising and grant writing," Schoen said. The Caregiver of Older Adults support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Z en w D a A j ~ m ao C CD O w CD CD 0 Seniors march to give children chance to walk 5,000 expected to take to streets to raise, money. ; for th'e-, March' of Dimes.•' By Jay Paris: The Register, - A'grodp of Newport Beach senior citizens is,hay. ing'more fun walking than rocking. Nearly y$people from the eity.'s Oasis Semor Citi- zen Center are participating in, Saturday's 17th March of Dimes Walkathon fn Huntington Beach. It's'the biggest contingent. ever from the center, thanks in part to the enthusiastic work of program coordinator Roseann Bom. - "We really wail to support the kids that are i is. 'bled," Bora said. Bara, who has been with the city's Parks, Beaches and Recreation Depm•tptent for three years, has encouraged the seniors to walk while raising money to fight birth defects. e poster over her desk shows a rocking chair r big red line through it. To Bora, retirement fsi convenient excuse not to exercise. "The group is really excited about it," Barn said: "We're "going to,make this an.anaual event." Bora•also•has solicited the snppm•t of local busi- nesses. Western Federal Savings and Loan Associa- tion in Newport Beach has dunned -$50, and the Family Health Plan contributed T- shirts and visors. The Oasis Center's goal is in collect $1,000 to help the March of Dimes. Most walkers are asking for a flat donation instead of one lied to distance covered in the walk, Boma said. - , Many of the walkers are from the center's Friday morning walking class, Each, week (except the month's first Frldqy; which is reserved for the gen• eral membership meeting); the class meets for. a 3. to 9 -mile walk, usually along the coast. Daily Reid, a relired'schooilteacher who has lived' in Newport Beach for 59 years, is the leader of these hoofers. She divides her class into two groups: the fast and not•so; fast•' . , •_,- ; Lately, Reid'has been in the second'group. She damaged her knee on a hike in Tahiti and is confined to a wheelchair for the next couple of weeks. But don't expect her to sit out the March of Dimes Walkathon. She'll start out with the Oasis group and see how much of the 32- kilometer (20 -mile) course she can coyer., ., r„ Reid is a former teacher of disabled students in the Huntington Beach schools, and she's aware of the attention and money these children need. "I have a great deal of 1. Reid said. "If there is an let's go for it." Which is what.Re l'tell "No one has to walk a con table with. There al0 way and vans ii No orie bas to walk'any feriher tharl.' they are comfortable with. There will be i food and drinks along the way'bnd'; _z, vans to pick up anybody that wants to cut out. And It's an easy, flat walk. 77 t •n • , • , Dody Held senior - citizen walker empathy for these kids, . - . .- , „ . any we can do for them, wants to cut out. Aml it's an easy, fiat walk;' she ^ said. , . d • " s prospective withers. The -Huntington Beach course, which March of + ny farther than they are Dimes omcials predict will draw 5,000 walkers, will be food and drinks starts on the paved trail nexbto the sand near the to pick up anybody that intersection,of Brookhurst Street and Pacific Coast 1�•�. 'n � J•/e�fl. ., J pw' 'Y. pfl {{`4,�n�t� ' -i: , Y f �,''^ 4A.y �K,d:in� `; �' I/Y i .'- T— -m 'r +.�Y.iN,`'di�TllM:iO'4' •,i ,� ♦I i� _ ,1 r"'i •"��: :r,�•o ==:. .'.>•,..rn!%: `f�{yi :: f'j Ifs• "`- `�t.��r :. 3; Paul no @IguoMe RL91meor ilk to keep fit and who 0111 be raising money for the - r'be held in Huntington Basch., .'. {, ,, "'� ,,;J: �: '•) �, ,:� ^•; •.•; ;•;,_ -: -- ,. ..• Highway. Walkers,will travcf north to P/arner Mc:, - nue and then return to B'rookhurst Street. •�¢ ., Another -• ,• , . " ":;�?'1 walkathon will be held in lrvfne at lriason ! ^ "- „i; :','.;;• Park. The two, walks should generaic$SOO,000;acc otding ,,'y �';��” tt •1 =•" • S` "'� to March of,Drmes official Phil Beukema., .: "This is • • , "''�` t '�`�'' our single biggest fund - raiser of the, *:,K ?r?•"`i''.- year," Beukema said„ .•; •, ; .,, . �" , Walks will be held nationwide, and Beukema pre; I dicta $38,million will be raised.,,, . •- For more than 25 years, the March of Dimes has battled birth defects,.More than 250,000 Americans are born annually with some type of birth defech, There are 3,000 known birth defects, making it tae No. I health problem for children. ., Anyone interested'in joining the Oasis group can• ;•'ifj -',; phone Bore at 699 -3294. Other information can be obtained by calling. Beukema at 631.8700, '. CITY OF NEWPORT PEACH PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768. NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 (714)644 -3151 April 30, 1987 Orange Coast Daily Pilot P.O. Box 1560 Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 Attn: Bulletin Board/ Calendar Section Gentlemen: The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission of the City of Newport Beach is requesting that their May meeting be published in the Calendar Section as follows: May 5, 1987 7:00 P.M. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Council Chambers 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach Very truly yours, 0 Dorothy Flohr Secretary to the Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach