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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-1988 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 5,'1988 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS i 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting,of December 1, 1987 4. Adoption of Agenda II. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS III. ACTION ITEMS 5. Commission Community Service Awards Nominations (Report Attached) 6. Beach Volleyball Rules and'Regulations (Report Attached) • 7. Capital Improvement Project Priority Recommendations (Report Attached) IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. Newport Aquatic Center Facilities Management Plan (Report Attached) 9. Holiday Craft Fair (Letter Attached) 10. Citizens Advisory Boards (Information Attached) 11. Commission Committee Reports a. Capital Improvements - Chair Wolfe b. Street Tree - Chair Herberts c. Recreation Program - Chair Taft d. Oceanfront and Beach - Chair Springer e. Facility Evaluation - Chair Konwiser f. Budget - Chair Konwiser 12. Commission Liaison Reports a. Friends of Oasis - Wolfe b. Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - Grant (.Report Attached) 13. Status of Capital Projects 14. Recreation Division I1.5. Park and Street Tree Division. Item No. II CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 10 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 29, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: COMMISSION SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Following the conclusion of the Youth -Flag Football Leagues conducted this past fall, two teams representing Newport Beach competed in the Orange County Tournament as League Champions. The Division "B" team from Mariners School and Division "C" team composed of players from Andersen and Harbor View Schools both displayed sportsmanship and skill whfl a competing against teams from Costa Mesa, Buena Park and'Santa Ana. The Mariners team defeated Costa Mesa in the finals to earn a spot in the Regional Tournament. In recognition of their achievement and participation in the Youth Football Program, members and parents-have been invited to the Commission meeting of January 5 for the presentation of Special'Recogniti'on Awards. Department staff will recognize each player as a member of the Commission presents sealed • certificates. i. fL Li'ON Item No. 5 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 29, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICE 'AWARD NOMINATIONS Recommendation: If desired, approve staff nominations'for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Community Service Awards based on the significant contributions as summarized below. Background: At the meeting of December 2, 1986, the Commission unanimously approved the Community Service Awards criteria and format. The process requires staff to submit nominations each January and July for award presentations each February • and August. The following nominations are submitted for Commission consideration: Dr. Arthur Walton Dr. Walton was the catalyst behind the Newport - Balboa Rotary Club's co- sponsorship of the City's annual youth track and field meet. In 1980, Dr. Walton worked closely with Department staff ,and created interest within the Rotary Club to co- sponsor the event by providing a.cash contribution and event volunteers. In addition to coordinating the volunteers, Dr. Walton has also provided track and field clinics and acted as the Head Starter, Timer and Judge at track meets conducted over the last seven years. At Dr. Walton's insistence, the Rotary Club has additionally enhanced the event by creating a cultural exchange with the Rotary Club International affiliate in Okazaki, the Japanese Sister City to Newport Beach. Results of each City's track meet are compared and commemorative medals awarded. �Rochell a .'0' Donnel 1 Mrs. O'Donnell has held various officer and leadership positions within the Newport Heights Parent_ Faculty Organization in addition to being a-busy mother of two. Prior to the Fall, 1986 program, Mrs. O'Donnell worked closely with Department staff in the conceptual development and eventual implementation of the special interest, education and enrichment program. The first enrichment classes began in October, 1986 at Newport Heights as a result of Mrs. O'Donnell's • intense efforts which created parent interest in the program. Since that time over 250 children have enrolled in programs at Newport Heights, and the program has been successfully scheduled at three other elementary schools. Mrs. 13 W O'Donnell's commitment is exemplified by her agreement to serve two years,as • the program's coordinator, a position which most volunteers usually serve for one year. Boyd Stillings • i LI, Mr. Stillings is an active, energetic, gracious and talented volunteer who has been involved with senior programs since 1977. His efforts helped develop Oasis as a community building and Senior Center, and his art work and printing may be found throughout the'Center. He has served in various Board of Directors positions, including 1st Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and Actfig President. Mr. Stillings gets personally involved in many of the Center's programs and has served as Chairman of the Art Media Group. His commitment to Oasis and other community issues has been felt in terms of programs, services and general quality of life for Newport Beach's older adults. Ma�t< Deven 0- 0 Item No. 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 29, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Beach Volleyball Rules and Regulations Recommendation: Authorize staff to transmit to the City Council the proposed Resolution establishing rules and regulations for Beach Volleyball with the following modifications requested by the General Services Department which will facilitate improved mechanized beach maintenance. Paragraph 3 - Tandem volleyball courts shall have a minimum of twelve (12) feet of spacing separating the center posts in all zones. Paragraph 9.- -Poles shall' be six (6)' inches by six (6) inches by twelve((1.2) feet or four (4) inches'by four (4) inches by twelve (12) feet. A roved Locations List: As desired, either delete entirely or post for remova the volleybal court at 24th Street due to a lack of sufficient maneuver space for mechanized beach cleaning equipment. Background: Following the Commission's approval of the draft Beach Volleyball Resolution at the meeting of November 3, the City Attorney's office prepared the Resolution for City Council consideration,on December 14. In response to the General Services Director's concerns, which resulted in interdepartmental correspondence, it was determined by the City Manager that the Resolution needed additional clarification prior to its presentation to the City*Council. The attached memorandum from the General Services Director dated December'15, 1987 summarizes that Department's concerns regarding mechanized beach maintenance. After considering each-of the items listed on the General Services Director's memorandum, Department staff feels that modifications to Paragraph 3 and the Approved Locations List are justified. The modifications to Paragraph 2, however, will adversely impact tournament play at Corona del Mar Beach. Staff discussed the continued use of parallel courts at Corona del Mar with Mark.McKenzie, the City's summer tournament director. Mr. McKenzie indicated that the off -shore breeze hampers participants and that the late afternoon sun is also a problem. The perpendicular set up also provides easier coordination of volleyball courts during a tournament. The attached diagram indicating a perpendicular set up is recommended by Mr. McKenzie and staff. Last year, five Southern California Beach Volleyball Association sanctioned tournaments were conducted at Corona del Mar, Beach involving approximately 200 participants. �J M k Deven RESOLUTION NO. 87- • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT'BEACH ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS CONTROLLING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYING AREAS ON THE PUBLIC BEACHES IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83 -9. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 83 -9, which was adopted on January 10, 1983, sets forth the existing regulations for the installation and maintenance of volleyball courts on public beaches in the City; and WHEREAS, The Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has made certain recommendations that said regulations be revised and updated; and WHEREAS, The City Council has reviewed the recommendations of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission • and wishes to establish these recommendations as the regulations for the installation and maintenance of volleyball playing areas on the public beaches in Newport Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that the following are hereby established as the regulations for the installation and maintenance of volleyball playing areas on the public beaches in the City of Newport Beach: 1. The public ocean Front and bay beaches shall be divided into five (5) volleyball playing zones which are identified as follows: ZONE ONE shall be the area between the Santa Ana River and Orange Avenue; ZONE TWO shall be the area between Orange Avenue and the Newport Pier; ZONE THREE shall be the area between the Newport Pier and the West Jetty; ZONE FOUR shall be the main beach at Corona del Mar State Park and City Beach Park; ZONE FIVE shall be all the public beaches fronting on • the waters of Newport Bay. -1- A-0 F1 2. No volleyball courts shall be installed within • fifty feet (501) of a private property line or sidewalk in any of the five (5) volleyball playing zones established herein. Volleyball nets shall be installed perpendicular to the ocean. 3. Tandem volleyball courts shall have a minimum of ten feet (10') of spacing separating the center posts in all zones. S 4. A permanent tournament location shall be established and maintained at Corona del Mar State Beach. A total of eight (8) permanent courts shall be maintained at the Corona del Mar site. 5. Volleyball courts are authorized at the locations described on Exhibit "A" hereto and incorporated herein by reference and said courts shall be inspected and maintained by • the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. The Department shall visually inspect all courts each March and September and report the results and any necessary corrective actions to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. 6. Applications for installation of additional permanent courts shall be submitted for approval by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Application forms are available from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and shall include a map and petition from the neighbors within two hundred feet (2001) of the liueof sight of either side of the proposed location. Line of sight shall be defined as that view towards the ocean which falls into a direct line with a beachfront residence. • 7. Applications for removal of existing permanent • courts shall be submitted for approval by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Application forms are available from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and shall include a map and petition from the neighbors within two hundred feet (2001) of the line of sight of either side of the existing location. I-� -2- l Following completion of the petition and submission to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, the location will be ,posted with a notice for the proposed removal. 8. Existing courts not included in the list of authorized courts will be removed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Owners will have thirty (30) days to remove a volleyball court following posting of notice by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Resi''dents may use the application procedure to appeal removal by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. 9. Maintenance and installation of volleyball courts shall be by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Poles shall be six feet (61) by six feet (61) by twelve feet (121) or • four feet (4') by four feet (41) by twelve feet (121) wood except at the Corona del Mar tournament location which shall have metal poles. Non - authorized courts shall be posted for thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled removal by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. 10. Final Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission action on installation or removal applications will be based on factors which may affect the proposed or existing court location, including parking, beach maintenance, marine safety, proximity to existing volleyball courts and restrooms or other considerations as deemed necessary by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, Resolution 83 -9 is hereby • rescinded. G kL ADOPTED this --- ATTEST: - - - -- City Clerk day of , 198_ yor -3- S CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ° • ----PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AUGUST 28, 1987 SURVEY OF APPROVED BEACH VOLLEYBALL LOCATIONS Location Recommended Action Corona del Mar Reinstall perpendicular "M" Street Install perpendicular "L" Street Install perpendicular and per specifications for poles Between "I" and "H" Streets Install perpendicular Between "G" and "H" Streets Install one court and post removal of other court "F" Street No action Between "E" and "F" Streets Install•perpendicul,ar, "D" Street Install blue poles per specifications "C" Street Install perpendicular and delete as "Tournament Location" "B" Street Delete from approved list West side Balboa Parking Lot Install per specifications Island Street ' ' Install perpendicular Between Island and 6th Streets Post for removal 6th Street No action Between 6th and 7th Streets Post for removal 7th Street Install perpendicular; post one for removal 8th Street Post for removal 9th Street Post one for removal l� 10th Street Reinstall per specifications • 11th Street Check proximity to property lines 7)1 12th Street Replace existing poles 13th Street Delete from approved list _2_ Location Recommended Action 15th Street No action 16th Street Post for removal 17th Street Install perpendicular and move towards street end Between 18th and 19th Streets Replace existing poles Between 19th and 20th Streets Post for removal 20th Street Post.one for removal 24th Street No action 26th Street Install per specifications 28th Street No action 30th Street No action 34th Street Reinstall up right 38th Street No action 40th Street No action t • Between 41st and 42nd Streets Post for removal 43rd Street Replace poles Between 43rd and 44th Streets Post for removal Between 46th and 47th Streets Replace poles Between 49th and 50th Streets Replace poles 52nd Street Clarify location 55th Street Move existing poles currently at 56th St 56th Street Move to 55th Street 58th Street Install per specifications 59th Street Install per specifications 61st Street Post for removal Between 62nd and Prospect Replace poles r\ Cedar Street Post for removal Colton Street No action I. Location Fern Street Grant Street Between Grant and Highland Streets Highland Street Nordinia Street Sonora Street China Cove 18th Street at Bay Avenue -3- Recommended Action Post one court for removal Install additional court per specifications Install blue poles 'Post *for one-court for removal Post for removal Post one court for removal; grade tandem courts-and make level Post for removal Post for removal 0 . December 15, 1987 T0: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL After meeting with three Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commissioners on December 10, 1987 to discuss further changes to the resolution to facilitate beach maintenance, it was determined to delay further action until this Department could comment. The following recommendations to the resolution are provided: Paragraph 2. volleyball nets shall be installed perpendicular to the ocean except at the Corona del Mar beach where the majority of courts will remain installed parallel to the ocean. Paragraph 3. Tandem volleyball courts shall have a minimum of twelve feet (12') of spacing separating the center posts in all zones,. Courts shall not be installed in closely spaced consecutive rows so as to hinder beach maintenance by mechanized beach cleaners. Nets and rope boundaries should be removed whenever feasible to facilitate operation of the beach cleaners. • Paragraph 9. Poles shall be six inches (6 ") by six inches (6 ") by twelve feet (121) or 4 inches (4 ") by four inches (4 ") by twelve feet (121) wood. A tour of the actual beach volleyball court locations resulted in the following comments: a. Three additional unauthorized courts were discovered; one near the wedge and two at "M" Street. b. It is recommended that the court at 24th Street be moved to 26th Street due to a lack of sufficient manuever space for beach tractors between the sidewalk and one of the poles. Please convey to the PB &R Commission that I appreciate the opportunity to comment on this resolution. They may be pleased to note that we are requesting budgeting for additional litter removal crews from the Orange County Probation Department for summer Sunday assignments. Since July 1, 1987, this Department has removed 4,485 tons of litter and debris from the beach, an increase of almost 1,000 tons more than the previous year to date total. -� David E. Niederhaus • n DEN /es cc: City Manager 1117 1 .OI d) O. ':M M, I a c J V � Q • u. a r � o v 4 U a� �J 1117 1 .OI d) O. ':M M, I Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • PARKS BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FISCAL YEAR 1988 -89 i T.ENTAIIV.E ?RRIORITY 1. Park Facility Improvement Fund $50,000 Provides funds for small projects at various locations. 2. Grant Howald'Park Landscaping $125,000 Completes current project which is limited to building and hardscape. 3. Restroom Replacement $250,000 Replaces restroom• buildings at Eastbluff and Irvine Terrace Parks 4. Playground'Equipment Improvements $100,000 Design and install play equipment at Begonia, Eastbluff, Bonita Creek, Grant Howald and West Newport Parks (2). Design and construct a new play area at Buffalo Hills Park. 5. Replace Asphalt.Pathway at Eastbluff Park $ 85,000 Remove existing asphalt and replace with concrete. 6. Remove /Relocate West Newport Basketball Court $ 20,000 7. San Joaquin Hills Park - Bowling Greens $ 25,000 Replace Redwood Boards around bowling greens perimeter; remove remaining asphalt and replace with concrete around the Clubhouse. *8. Newport National Little League Field Improvements $ 8,000 Provides for various improvements, including backstop, fencing, brick dust and turf maintenance, to baseball diamonds at Mariners, Eastbluff and Buffalo Hills Parks and Ensign Intermediate School. 9. Parking Lot Improvements $30,000 • Provides for asphalt resurfacing at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, Eastbl,uff, Grant Howald (West) and Las Arenas Parks. -2- 10. Install Field Lights for Soccer Use at Bonita Creek Park. $ 20,000 • 11. Install Safety Mowing Strips on, the Jamboree 'Road Traffic $ 40,000 Median - Phase I of III 12. Replace the Backstop and Fencing at Grant Howald Park $ 12,000 13. Parking Lot Lighting $ 17,000 Design and install security lighting at the Newport Theatre Arts Center. 14. Additional Oasis'Center Parking $..35,000 Provides approximately 25 additional parking spaces off the north wing of Oasis Center. 15. Install Tennis Court Lights at San Joaquin Hills Park $ 20,000 (Financed through tennis court construction reserve.) 16. Irvine Avenue Traffic-Median $ 40,000 Provide landscaping improvements on Irvine Avenue median on County owned property (contingent on County participation). • 17. Boys Club Basketball Court $ 25,000 Construct an additional basketball court at the Boys Club adjacent'to Eastbluff Park. 18. Provide Master Plan - Mouth•of Big,Canyon $ 15,000 19. Corona del Mar High School Tennis Courts $ 7,000 Provide fencing and windscreen improvements. * Under consideration-as a'Maintenance and Operation expenditure. 0 • • Item No. 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 29, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Newport Aquatic Center Facilities Management Plan Discussion: On January 16, 1988, the Newport Aquatic Center will be formally opened and dedicated. The development and construction of the privately financed facility on North Star Beach culminates a six year project. Over $400,000 in.construction costs were donated, including three separate-donations of approximately $100,000 each. Prior to the initiation of construction, the Aquatic Center supporters were required to have the project reviewed by the City Planning Commission and State Coastal Commission among a total of 19 separate Federal, State and local permit applications. Background: As a result of 62 separate conditions required by the Planning Commission and additional requirements by the Coastal Commission, the Aquatic Center must abide by various rules and regulations designed to promote use without compromising the quality of life in the Dover Shores area. .Many of the conditions pertain to design and construction; however, a.significant amount pertain to the facility's general operation in the present and future. Therefore, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has developed the attached Facilities Management Plan as a means of insuring that the operation of the Aquatic Center meets specific conditions required during the project approval process. In addition, the Facilities Management Plan addresses other issues which are expected to enhance public use; safety and maintenance of the Aquatic Center and North Star Beach. The Commission is invited to ask questions and /or comment on the document and the anticipated Aquatic-Center programs. ME Ma Deven Item No. 12.b CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department • I-1 DATE: December 29, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Request to Rename the Newport Theatre Arts Center At the Commission meeting of November 3, 1987, a letter from Marjorie Reday requesting that the Newport Theatre Arts,Center be-renamed in honor of her late-husband was referred for comment to the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center Board. At the Board meeting of December 9, the Theatre Arts Center Board unanimously rejected the request based om the present name recognition and identification of the Theatre. Other ideas of honoring Mr. Reday will be discussed at the Theatre Arts Center Board meeting of January 13; 1988. These ideas will be.presented for Commission consideration and suggested to Mrs. Reday. Item No. 13 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: 'December 28, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS Carry Over Projects Bonita Creek Park Under construction; estimated completion date of 4/88. Community Youth Center • Under construction; estimated completion date of 6/88. (See attached correspondence.) West Newport Park Under construction; estimated completion date of 5/88. Cliff Drive Park Project completed. 1987 -88 Projects Lincoln School Athletic Facilities Agreement completed. Project timeline will be presented at the January 5 meeting. Backstop for Eastbluff Park Installed; project, complete. Fencing at CYC Work scheduled January 4 -8. . Bowling Greens, Sidewalk Repair LI Project completed. • �J -2- Oasis Classroom Building Plan Check completed; Planning Check to be completed week of January 4. Newport Island Plans being prepared. Channel Park Plans being prepared. TAC Electrical Electrical design completed. Awaiting SCE specifications for increasing electrical power. V "' • 0 �v CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768,-NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - MEMORANDUM TO: Public Works Director FROM: Building Director. SUBJECT: Compliance of City Projects with Building Code Requirements DA TE: December 14, 1987 I am requesting that you personally get involved with the issue of the Corona Del Mar Youth Center which seems to be dragging on without a resolution in sight. As you know, Beechwood Development is constructing the Community Youth Center under Contract #2511 under,a revised set of plans which have not been approved by the Architect of record. On November 13, 1987, Plan Check Engineer Mike Jorgensen reviewed the revised plans for this project and issued the following three corrections: 1. Bert Tarayao-must sign the revised plans. 2. Corrected civil /grading and site plans must be submitted by Duca -McCoy and Bert Tarayao. These plans must be reviewed and approved by Rick Higley. 3. Retaining walls are structurally OK pending grade and elevations with the revised grading details. On October 30, 1987 Ken Perry wrote a letter to Bert Tarayao stating that the location of the Youth Center building had to be modified and requested that the original grading and civil drawings be changed to reflect this. Since that time, 45 days have passed and in spite of stat- ing that time is of the essence, nothing has been received by our office. In a situation like this, we always issue a Stop Work Order until the ap- proved plans match the field work. Fortunately, Beechwood Development is a very conscientious and competent contractor and we are letting them proceed with the project and Les Clemmer is making inspections; however, to proceed much longer would increase City liability beyond a point which I can accept. i am therefore setting January 15th as the deadline by which we must have an approved modified set of plans or it will be nec- essary to stop the project until this happens. At that time, it will have been 75 days that Mr. -Tarayao had a chance to bring plans in compliance with Building Code requirements. it appears that a similar process took place when the new park at River- side and Cliff Drive was constructed. This project was originally plan 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach a• • n LJ �0 Public Works Director Compliance of City Projects Page Two checked by the Building Department in March of 1987. A review of the grading and building plans required corrections. To the best of our knowledge, these corrections were never made, a contract was let and the park was built without issuance of a grading or building permit and was inspected by Pat Dunigan and Gary Berger. As a result, we have a new park today which does not comply with handrail and retaining wall requirements. The Building Department in turn has no option but to file the permit application with a note stating that the park was built without proper approval and inspection and appears not to comply with City standards. While I realize that we're working with a tight budget, I cannot tolerate having the Corona Del Mar Community Youth Center built under a simi- lar set of circumstances. I am therefore requesting your .involvement and will be happy to meet with all the people involved in this project at your convenience. jk cc: PB &R Director 11 P.O. BOX 825 BALBOA, CALIF 92661 28 December 1987 City of Newport'Beach• City Council members 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport'Beach Ca 92658 Dear ma,yor.�and members of the City Council.: We wish to compliment the Parks,Beaches and Recreation Department on the splendid task they have performed at the 'Wedge'.Special thanks to Ron Whitley and Jack Brooks • who really devoted a special effort.The crew that worked on it also did a great job. 6 b Sincerely, ,Cha lie Bauman Ares. Item No. 14 RECREATION DIVISION • DECEMBER, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT Special Interest Activities The busy fall quarter concluded this month with excellent figures for registration, participation and revenue. Special instructional classes continued at a strong pace with fitness, gymnastics and dance classes enrolling over 50% of the participants. Tennis classes also registered a large number of participants. Many classes, however, were adversely affected by foul weather necessitating re- scheduling of classes into December. ,Staff is currently evaluating the instructional format which may result in classes shortened from eight to six weeks and maximum enrollment lowered from eight participants to six. Other ,.highlights for the month include the Rent -A -Santa program which enhanced the holiday season for 54 Newport Beach families up to Christmas Eve. The final report for the fall enrichment classes indicated that 110 elementary age children participated in classes scheduled at four City schools. Youth Activities The Department sponsorship of the Orange County Flag Football playoffs showcased many fine football teams at Lincoln Athletic Center and Grant Howald Park on December 1 -3. The "B" Division team from Mariners defeated a team from Costa Mesa to earn a spot in the Southern California Regional Tournament. Youth basketball registration began as the football season concluded; practices will is begin on Monday, January 4, at five elementary school playgrounds. On Saturday, December 19, the Department and the Via Lido Merchants Association sponsored the 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland. This year's event included 7 tons of snow (shaved ice) and the enthusiastic participation of 300 adults and children. Also included were crafts, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa who arrived via a Police escort. The Fritz•Dudak Management Company paid the entire cost of the snow. Adult Sports /Aquatics Fall adult sports leagues concluded between mi.d- November and mid - December; however, staff was kept busy conducting winter basketball registration. A total of 42 teams will begin play January 4, with.12 additional teams sponsor-ed•by Ford Aerospace beginning play in March. The section's other major annual event, the Rose Parade - excursion, will depart from Mariners Park with 128 participants at 7:00 A.M. on January 1. Senior Activities The Friends of Oasis reported that their annual fund drive which culminates with the Christmas Party was highly successful. On December 19, over 350 Friends, members and special guests received the results, indicating that $37,000 had been raised. Other Friends' activities included the Toys for Tots program and a "Welcome New Members" party. The special staff project for the month, "Covering Wings," distributed 25 blankets and collected donations to purchase blankets. . The donations were turned over to a non - profit organization which helps the homeless and needy in Orange County. The City is currently recruiting for the 0 -2- position of Recreation Supervisor - Senior Citizens to fill the vacancy . created by the retirement of Judy O'Shaughnessy. Notices have been sent • throughout Southern California and have appeared in the Orange County Register,and Los Angeles Times. 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Performed preparation work for the installment of concrete driveway and sidewalks. Poured a total of 68 yards of concrete. Installed top soil and grading areas for turf. Installed new automatic irrigation systems with controller. Installed 12,000 sq. ft. of sod. Summit and Seashore - Installed irrigation system with manual valve for preparation of landscape. San Joaquin Median - Installed drains for six raised planters between Marguerite and Spyglass Hills Road. Newport Boulevard - Installed irrigation drip system for Junipers along yard fence. • Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 476 trees. Planted 1 tree. Removed 58 trees. Root pruned 46 trees. Completed 19 work requests. • Areas being trimmed this month are 4th Avenue in Corona del Mar, Spyglass Hills Road, 6n&; Harb& View. 41 of the 58 trees removed were due to storm damage. Jack Brooks