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! CITY,OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Adoption of Agenda
II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached)
6. Recreation Division (Report Attached)
7. Tree Committee - Chair Herberts
8. Recreation Program Committee - Chair Grant
• 9. Park and Open Space Committee - Chair Compton
10. Beach Committee - Chair Glasgow
11. Budget Committee - Chair Konwiser
12. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. ACTION ITEMS
13. Upper Newport Bay Regional Park Project -
Presentation by County of Orange
14. Review of Cliff Drive Park Project (Report Attached)
15. Tree Removal Appeal - 1026 White Sails Way
(Report Attached)
16. CdM State Beach Volleyball Rules (Report Attached)
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
17. Capital Improvement Projects (Report Attached)
. I 18. Goals and Objectives
VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST'MINUTE ITEMS
VII.
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Item No. 3
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Call to
Order
Roll Call
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley
Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park
and Tree Mainten-
ance Superintend-
ent
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 7:00 P.M.
Item 42 - Roll Call
Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton,
Demmer, Grant, Herberts, Konwiser, Taft and
Vandervort were present.
Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June
4, 1991
Commissioner Herberts corrected Item #17, 3rd
paragraph, to read... in the Westcliff area were
removed. "When a response is received from the
Association, the General Services Director will
proceed with the work plan for the Baycrest
area."
Commissioner Compton moved the minutes be adopted
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as corrected. Unanimous.
Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was adopted as presented with the
addition of Superior and Coast Highway to be
addressed under Item #7 and Surfing Regulations
and Special Meeting as Items #21 and #22
respectively.
II. ACTION ITEMS
Call to
Order
Roll Call
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
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Seating of
New
Commissioner
Election of
Officers
Item #5 - Seating of New Commissioner - Mr.
Phillip Glasgow
Chair Grant announced that Commissioner Taft is
leaving after serving 7 years on the Commission.
On behalf of the Commission he presented
Commissioner Taft with a signed volleyball in
commemoration of his fine work on the Commission
and with particular appreciation for his service
on the Beach Committee.
Commissioner Taft thanked the Commission and
stated it was a pleasure working with them. He
also congratulated Chair Grant for his leadership
as Chair over the past year.
Chair Grant then welcomed Phillip Glasgow, newly
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appointed Commissioner. Commissioner Glasgow
gave a brief history of his background and
responsibilities in the community over the past
20 years. He further stated he is looking
forward to the challenges ahead and working on
various projects with the Commission.
Director Whitley then gave a brief description of
the responsibilities under his jurisdiction,
which include administration, recreation and park
and street tree divisions.
Item 46 - Election of Officers for Fiscal Year
1991 -92
Chair Grant opened the meeting to nominations for
Motion
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Chair. Commissioner Herberts nominated
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Commissioner Vandervort. Hearing no further
nominations, nominations for Chair were closed.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Grant thanked the Commission for
their guidance over the past year and stated it
had been a pleasure working with them.
Chair Vandervort thanked Commissioner Grant for
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the direction he provided and presented him with
a commemorative plexiglas sailboat.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to
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nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Seating of
New
Commissioner
Election of
Officers
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Motion
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Konwiser nominated Commissioner Compton for Vice
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Chair. Hearing no further nominations,
nominations for Vice Chair were closed.
Unanimous.
III. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item #7 - Park and Street Tree Division
Park and
Street
Jack Brooks reported his Division is currently
Tree
updating an inventory of all vacant sites and is
Division
asking residents in areas in which he is working
if they would like a parkway tree planted free of
charge. A copy of his letter which addresses the
type of tree to be planted and maintenance
responsibility will be provided to the Commission
for their information.
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Commissioner Compton referred to the area at
Superior and Coast Highway where Cal Trans is
planting and asked if Public Works is the proper
department to monitor planting since it does not
look very good.
Jack Brooks explained the area was hydroseeded
and perhaps overwatered and agreed that some
areas did not turn out well. When the project is
completed, it will be turned over to this
department at which time there will be a walk
through and punch list.
Mr. Brooks pointed out that due to the content of
the soil, i.e., boron, some areas will have no
growth. However, he will investigate the areas
and particularly the site adjacent to the new
parking lot.
Commissioner Konwiser reported some Palms in
front of the Fun Zone are dead which create an
eyesore and liability problems. Jack Brooks
advised these were done by contract, however, he
will pursue to see what can be done.
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Item 08 - Recreation Division
Recreation
Division
Director Whitley reported that the Recreation
Division is particularly busy at this time of
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year and the programs are going very well. It
also appears the recession has helped this
department since many people are staying closer
to home to pursue their recreation activities.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Director Whitley explained that the 4th
of July celebration at Mariners Park is non-
profit with some small outside donations and that
the City pays for the one day insurance. Chair
Vandervort pointed out that the hot dogs and soda
pop are provided by the Scouts and the raffle
money pays for Barnaby the Clown for the
following year. She reported the program starts
at 9:00 A.M. and invited the Commissioners to
attend this delightful event.
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Item #9 - Tree Committee
Tree
Committee
Commissioner Herberts reported the committee met
and made recommendations on 8 tree removal
requests. She asked the Commission to look at
the light pole framed by a Pine Tree at 1728
Santiago which makes a beautiful setting.
Commissioner Herberts also reported she received
a Potential Tree Hazard Report by an arborist
which is for the Commission's information. In
addition, a request was received from the
Utilities Department to trim over a floodlight at
Lookout Point and the committee agreed this
should be done.
Item 010 - Recreation Program Committee
Recreation
Program
Items #10 - #14 were addressed following Item
Committee
#16.
Commissioner Compton reported the committee will
meet in August with the coaches to discuss
scheduling and programs.
Item 411 - Parks and Open Space Committee
Parks and
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Open Space
Chair Vandervort reported she met with Dr. Jan
Committee
Vandersloot who is proposing a revised plan for
the west side of Cliff Drive Park to be used as a
pilot project utilizing native and water
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conserving landscaping. The park will be posted,
notices will be sent to nearby residents and a
public hearing held at the Commission's August 6
meeting.
Commissioner Grant noted that Dr. Vandersloot has
spent a large amount of effort on this proposed
plan and that he felt the concept of water
conservation plants may be the direction the
department will be taking in the future. Since
Newport Heights is a non - mandatory homeowners
association, he pointed out the revised plan must
go through the public input process with proper
notification to the public at large. Director
Whitley advised this will be done.
Commissioner Demmer requested Jack Brooks
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evaluate the "pilot project" before it is
implemented
elsewhere.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer concerning the rails at Cliff Drive Park,
Director Whitley explained the installer has been
contacted.
Item #12 - Beach Committee
Beach
Committee
Commissioner Compton reported the committee will
be pursuing realignment and new poles for the
beach volleyball courts.
Item #13 - Oasis Liaison
Oasis
Commissioner Demmer reported Norma Gilchrist,
Liaison
President of the: Oasis Board, is stepping down
and that Meyer Bloom will be the new President.
,She added that Commissioner Vandervort and she
enjoyed the Garden Festival on June 23.
Item #14 - Theatre Arts Center Liaison
Theatre
Arts Center
No report from Commissioner Compton.
Liaison
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
V. ACTION ITEMS
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Item 015 - Basketball Court - Bayview Park
Basketball
Court -
Director Whitley passed out a hand delivered
Bayview
letter opposing the court from Mrs. Cox who lives
Park
adjacent to the subject basketball court and a
petition just received from over 100 residents in
the area supporting the retention of the court.
The petition was sent in lieu of the fact that
the Bayview Community Association has their
quarterly Board meeting tonight and residents
would be unable to provide public testimony. He
pointed out that the court was duly posted that a
public hearing would be held this evening on the
subject.
Director Whitley pointed out that this is the
second time the Commission has reviewed this
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matter and that their previous action was to
retain the court and adopt proper signage and
enforcement. The same recommendations still
apply in addition to another alternative of
taking one backboard down to make it a half
court.
Commissioner Herberts noted that 6 new trees have
been planted between the complainant's home and
the court.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Compton, Director Whitley advised the approved
signs were immediately posted; however, the
department does not have staff for enforcement
purposes. Should the department receive a call,
a staff member is sent or the Police Department
is asked to go to the site.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Director Whitley advised it would cost a
minimum of $35,000 to relocate the court.
Director Whitley further reviewed Bayview Park
which was developed under County guidelines
before being incorporated into Newport Beach. At
the time the County had numerous public meetings
on the park plan which residents attended.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to Public
Testimony and Norma Glover, 450 Santa Ana,
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addressed the Commission. Mrs. Glover reported
her sons and grandchildren use and enjoy the
court on Sunday mornings. Her grandson intended
to speak before the Commission, however, when he
heard the complainant took videos, he felt this
might start an altercation.
Mrs. Glover suggested that either a wall or
hedges be implemented for the ,purpose of noise
abatement. She also urged the Commission to
support young people and their activities and to
support this park and all parks for everyone to
enjoy.
Mr. Buddy Cox, 2613 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana,
addressed the Commission. In response to his
questions, Director Whitley explained the County
was responsible for the layout of the park which
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included the basketball court, and that this item
was addressed at public hearings.
Mr. Cox stated he felt the County made a mistake
putting the court in at its current location
since it is not conducive to residential living.
He stated this is a competitive atmosphere which
will get more use with time as density increases
and, therefore, he requests the court be
relocated.
Commissioner Demmer asked Mr. Cox for his
recommendation for an alternate site and he
recommended recreation parks across the bay which
are planned for competitive recreation.
Mr. Bob Nichols, 2321 Mesa Drive„ Santa Ana,
addressed the Commission. He reported he goes by
the subject court several times a day and
observes too many people and profanity at the
court in addition to parking problems. He
requested the court be moved.
Patricia Cox, 2612 Mesa Drive, addressed the
Commission. She recommended a full court be
implemented at Bonita Creek Park since homes
would not be impacted and there is plenty of
parking space. She urged the court be moved due
to the noise impact to her home and the players'
bad language.
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There being no further public testimony, Chair
Vandervort closed the meeting to public hearing.
During discussion Commissioner Grant pointed out
the Bayview Park project went through the public
hearing process and owners bought their homes
knowing a court would be there and, therefore, he
favors retaining its present location.
Commissioner Herberts agreed with Norma Glover's
recommendation that a sound wall or shrubbery be
considered. She further stated that although she
sympathizes with the parking problem, she has
observed the court being well used by young
people in the immediate area and would favor
retention of the court.
Chair Vandervort reported she spoke to neighbors
in the area who told her cars also park there to
use the Back Bay. In addition, she was told that
when older people use the court, the youngsters
are accommodated on the other half court. Chair
Vandervort also informed the Commission that
there used to be a school .here which had such
facilities and this has also created a need for
the court. She suggested the bench near Mr.
Cox's home be relocated to help mitigate his
problem.
Commissioner Compton noted that it is unusual to
receive over 100 signatures on a petition which
were in favor of retaining the court. Since the
park is well used he would favor retaining the
court. He did, however, acknowledge the parking
problem which should be enforced and he also
agreed that a wall or hedge be considered for
noise abatement.
Commissioner Demmer pointed out there are 14
parks in the City with basketball courts and 6
are without planned parking facilities. She
further reported that the Recreation Element of
the General Plan does not have criteria that
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parking be provided for public parks. As a
result, there are many heavily used parks where
parking is not provided. She also stated that
those parks identified as view parks in the
General Plan are not to be confused as passive
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view parks. It is important to note that they
can incorporate multi usage including active
recreation. Although the court is for a planned
recreation activity, she stated she would favor
removing one backboard which is closest to the
complainant's house.
Motion
Commissioner Compton motioned to retain the
court; that Jack Brooks meet with Mr. Cox to
discuss suitable planting to mitigate the noise;
that the bench be moved to the southerly
backboard; and that parking enforcement be
pursued.
Motion
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Commissioner Demmer made a substitute motion to
Aye
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remove the backstop closest to the complainant on
Nays
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a trial basis in order to mitigate the noise.
Ayes
Motion fails.
Vote taken
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was on the original motion.
Unanimous.
Commissioner Grant requested Director Whitley to
contact the Police Department concerning
enforcement of signage at the park.
Item #16 - Request to Add Trees in Baycrest to
Request to
Special Trees List
Add Trees
in Baycrest*
Director Whitley referred to the petition from
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the Baycrest Community, which is a part of the
Trees List
Mariners Community Association, requesting
certain street trees be added to the list of
special neighborhood trees as found in Policy I-
9. Director Whitley pointed out that when public
works projects and curb, sidewalk and gutter work
are done, the addition of these trees to the list
will give special attention to this area.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public
testimony and Mr. Tom Williams, 1708 Starlight
Circle, addressed the Commission as a member of
the Baycrest Community Association. Mr. Williams
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commended staff for their fine work and requested
that the Citradora Eucalyptus be the designated
street tree on Commodore, Starlight, Glenwood,
Candlestick and Sandlewood. These are majestic
trees by nature which take 30 years to grow, and
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he requested they be maintained and not removed.
Mr. Williams further requested the Commission
review the street tree policy in terms of
consistency and cohesiveness, consistency meaning
each house has a street tree in front of it and
cohesiveness meaning every given street has a
designated tree with no mixing of trees. He
urged such a policy be adopted so there are no
other options.
Mr. Williams then presented slides of tree lined
streets in Beverly Hills showing examples of
consistency and cohesiveness, the result of which
each street looks like a park rather than a high
density area.
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Commissioner Compton pointed out Newport Beach is
rather unique in that there are view impacts to
be considered and that the salt air off the ocean
is abrasive to certain trees.
Commissioner Grant pointed out the City's policy
is to retain trees and he would support Mr.
Williams' concept except for certain areas.
Director Whitley advised that Councilman Cox has
asked the department to provide a report on view
trimming. He recommended that when the tree
inventory is complete on the computer that their
total program be presented to the City Council at
their Study Session.
Commissioner Herberts agreed and recommended Mr.
Williams present his slides of Beverly Hills
along with some of Newport Beach at the Study
session.
There being no further public testimony, Chair
Vandervort closed the meeting to public hearing.
During discussion Commissioner Glasgow asked if
it is City policy that each home be required to
have a street tree. Director Whitley explained
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that if an owner objects, no tree is planted,
however, remodels and new homes require a street
tree.
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Commissioner Glasgow urged that the City start a
consistent program as soon as possible.
Director Whitley concurred with Commissioner
Glasgow and explained the department is in the
process of inputting every street tree into the
computer which will help implement such a
program. Director Whitley stated he will also
contact other cities that have good street tree
programs and will forward the data to the Tree
Committee.
Motion
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Commissioner Herberts moved to add Commodore,
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Starlight, Glenwood, Candlestick and Sandlewood
to the list of special neighborhood trees; that
the replacement tree be Citradora Eucalyptus; and
that the designated tree list be modified to
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reflect the same. Unanimous.
Chair Vandervort reported the street tree policy
will be addressed at the Commission's special
meeting on goals and objectives.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item 417 - Committee Assignments
Committee
Assignments
Chair Vandervort recommended adding a Budget
Committee as was done in the past. The
Commission then turned in their committee
preferences to Director Whitley upon which
assignments will-be made.
Item 418 - Capital Improvement Projects
Capital
Improvement
Director Whitley announced that all projects for
Projects
FY 1990 -91 are on line and the format for this
report will change in August.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Grant, Director Whitley reported that the City
Council added $25,000 for the Newport Harbor High
pool project. The bid amendment has been
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prepared for the City Council's meeting on July
8.
Commissioner Grant requested the design for the
Harbor High pool project be brought back to this
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Commission for review. Director Whitley
explained the Booster Club wants to move as fast
as possible and Chair Vandervort pointed out the
subcommittee could review the plan at any time so
as not to delay the project.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Konwiser, Director Whitley explained the contract
for the CYC restrooms has been awarded.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Glasgow, Director Whitley explained
appropriations for each project are based upon
approvals and can be extended to the following
fiscal year.
Commissioner Grant inquired if the joint
agreement at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center
is satisfactory and Director Whitley advised it
is and that a similar agreement will be
implemented at Harbor High School.
Item #19 - Park Maintenance
Park
Maintenance
Director Whitley explained the Maintenance
Progress Report done by the Parks Division and
pointed out many scheduled items have been
completed as a result of the Commission's
inspection program.
Commissioner Grant inquired about requests for
tree plantings, such as Buffalo Hills, which
Director Whitley will pursue.
Commissioner Herberts inquired about the status
of the park at the American Legion building and
Director Whitley explained there are problems
with the infrastructure and that until this is
resolved the project is on hold. Commissioner
Herberts recommended the area again be reviewed
and it was decided to address this item during
the Commission's special meeting on goals and
objectives.
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In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Director Whitley reported he has
contacted the State concerning the barb wire
fence on the Galaxy View Park bluff area. if
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necessary, a recommendation can be made to City
Council that they contact the State on this
matter.
Commissioner Grant recommended contacting Frank
Robinson or the Newport Conservancy to help
remedy the problem.
Commissioner Glasgow pointed out the small
building at San Miguel Park is in need of repair
and that the shingles are coming off. Director
Whitley reported this is Little League's
equipment shed and he will notify them it is in
need of repair.
VII. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
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Item #20- Surfing Regulations
Surfing
Regulations
Director Whitley reported the City Council
referred a letter from the McFadden Square
Improvement Association requesting additional
surfing locations be reviewed by this Commission
and the Marine Department for reply. The
proposed reply is for the Commission's
consideration and, upon approval, will be
transmitted.
Director Whitley explained beach enforcement is
under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department
and they recommend the hours and locations "remain
the same due to enforcement and safety problems.
Commissioner Demmer referred to the letter from
the McFadden Square Improvement Association and
felt extensive redevelopment in the McFadden area
and the recession were the underlying causes of
economic decline and questioned if compromising
safety regulations for surfers is appropriate.
Director Whitley advised the Commission has the
option of (1) Bringing this item back to the
August meeting for a presentation by the Marine
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Department, or (2) Sending the letter, or (3)
Having a public hearing on the subject.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public
testimony and Councilman John Hedges addressed
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the Commission. He reported he attended the
Association's meeting and, although many are not
surfers, they backed the two surfers urging the
beach from 17th to 19th and 22nd to 24th Streets
be open to surfers. Councilman Hedges stated
that, although he 'had no opinion, the 17th to
19th Street location appears to be less congested
and the Commission might want to consider opening
this location to surfers.
Commissioner Konwiser stated he felt the main
concerns should be safety and liability which is
what the current regulations address and,
therefore, he would support sending the reply as
written.
Motion
Commissioner Compton motioned the letter be
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mailed as written to the President of the
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McFadden Square Improvement Association. Motion
passes.
Item #21 - Special Meeting
Special
Meeting
Chair Vandervort announced a special meeting of
the Commission will be held July 30 at 4:00 P.M.
to review goals and objectives.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at
10:02 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted on June
25, 1991 at 2:30 P.M. outside the City Hall
Administration Building.
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Dottie F1ohr, Secretary
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PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 5
JULY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT
• Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance
during the month of July.
West Newport
Dug out, transported, and planted' thirty -seven (37) palms. Thirty -three (33)
in West Newport Park and four (4) at the Orange Street street end near Seashore.
City Hall
Installed a drain for the turf area by the Council Chambers.
San Miguel Drive Median North East of San Joaquin Hills Road
We removed the irrigation, turf, and dirt, in preparation for Bominite that
was installed by contract.
Our Street Tree Division performed the following:
Trimmed 559 trees.
Planted 8 trees.
Removed 19 trees.
Root pruned 26 trees.
Completed 23 work requests.
Areas being trimmed this month: Westcliff
Trees were removed at
the following locations:
627 Irvine
Sewer
1 -Elm
1034 Sandcastle
Dead
i- Eucalyptus
1650 Galaxy
Dead
i -Pear
1339 Hampshire
Dead
1 -Pear
Vista Del Oro
Dead
2 -Ficus Rubiginosa
Mar Vista
Dead
1- Willow
815 Amigos
Dead
1- Willow
2800 Carob
Sewer
1- Pepper
1614 Ruth
Dead
1- Jacaranda
2108 Arbutus
Dead
1- Liquidambar
2900 Paper Lane
Sewer
1- Pepper
4515 Surrey
Dead
1- Pepper -
2000 Port Ramsgate
Owner
1 -Pear
1978 Port Edwards
Dead
1 -Pear
1711 Plaza Del Sur
Dead
1- Magnolia
1752 Plaza Del Norte
Dead
1- Magnolia
457 Tustin Ave.
Dead
1- Eucalyptus
. 1527 Seacrest
Dead
1- Cupania
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Trees were planted at the following locations:
721 Iris 1- Loquat
515 Jasmine 1- Loquat
604 Orchid 1- Eucalyptus
613 Poinsettia 1- Magnolia
1339 Hampshire 1- Melaleuca
254 Poppy 1- Eucalyptus
221 Poppy 'i- Eucalyptus
620 Jasmine 1- Eucalyptus
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JULY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT
Contract Classes
Item No. 6
Summer classes are continuing in a typical manner; children's
offerings are booming and adult course takers are vacationing. Our
Pirates Cove Beach Camp is very popular. Each of the 10 sessions
have averaged 30 children. The Tennis and Sailing Camp is proving,
once again, its popularity, particularly with the 6 to 8 year olds.
Co- sponsored courses with the Newport Harbor Art Museum are also
much in demand. We finally offered a successful Saturday class,
exploring art, and the reading classes have so far registered 115
participants. Our new Visa /Mastercard capabilities have definitely
been a plus as we ran $27,000 through the machine this month.
The fall brochure will be out August 20.
Acuatics
Aquatics is going well although the weather is not cooperating at
all, forcing low recreation swim numbers. Our swim team is still
averaging 35 to 40 participants and doing well in competitive
meets. Our private and semi private lessons are "booming."
The aquatics users semi - annual facility scheduling meeting is
slated for the month of August. This meeting will deal with the
school year uses.
Tennis
We are having an outstanding summer for tennis. Of 60 classes
offered this quarter, only 8 classes have been cancelled. 52 of
the classes are sold out and the remaining 8 classes have only 16
openings between them.
Special Events
The November Craft Fair will be changing locations this year due to
its ever growing size and the impact on the Mariners area. The
Lincoln Athletic facility will be its new home. As you know, this
facility will provide a much improved parking area. Crafters will
be utilizing the field area within the running track. This will
allow the large field area to remain available to the soccer
groups.
Adult Sports /Aquatics
Our summer aquatics program is going very well. Thus far, 159
participants have taken sailing lessons; 77 kids have learned, to
• surf and 30 adults have become sailboarding afficionados. We have
currently 3500 softball participants and 627 basketball fanatics.
Our grass and beach volleyball tournaments are very popular with
270 teams (540 participants).
Youth
summer drop -in programs continue to be popular at all three sites,
as well as a very successful game wagon program.
The 4th of July Celebration was well attended. The event ran very
smoothly, and Barnaby the Clown was, once again, a huge hit with
everyone.
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band, based in Colorado Springs, will
perform at Peninsula Park on Sunday, August 11, at 1:00 P.M. as
part of a national tour. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department is co- sponsoring this free, open to the public event.
The Newport Beach City Golf Championship will be held on Monday,
August 26, at the Newport Beach Country Club. Maximum number of
participants is 144. The Newport- Balboa Rotary Club, is co-
sponsoring this year's event with all proceeds going towards the
Club's College Scholarship Fund.
Older Adults
The new Board of Directors was installed this month with three old
members leaving and three brand new members joining. The new
President is Meyer Bloom who should make an excellent leader. He
is very involved in the everyday activities and programs at Oasis.
. The Friends are gearing up for their annual fund drive. They are
in the .process of composing a letter to be sent out to a specific
list of people.
We are anxiously awaiting the beginning of construction. The
Friends are already working on raising money to purchase furniture
for the lobby area and their offices. If all goes well, we should
be looking coordinated at last!
West Newport is continuing to expand its services. We now offer
line dancing and two summer mature driving courses.
As public funds become tighter and we are losing some of our
Coastline classes, we have begun to offer the same classes as a
contract with the City. This is a trend that all senior centers
have had to move toward in order to have quality classes. We have
not found any real problems with these changes as yet. We're sure
there are those who cannot afford the fee classes, however, we
still have many clases to offer that are taught by volunteers.
For your information, the Recreation Division reached its first
million dollars in revenue for the Fiscal Year 1990 -91.
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OASIS SENIOR CENTER
JUNE 1991
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT
CLASSES/GROUPS 2654 LONG TR I PS
HUMAN,SERVICES Rail & Sail 23,
Another Passage
37
MEETINGS
Blood Pressure
187
Braille
80
Board of Directors
24
Care -A -Van
338
Executive Committee
12
Case Management (hrs.)
15
Long Range Planning
12
Chair Exercises
50
Human Services Comm.
8
Counseling
4
Fundraising
34
Employment
120
Newsletter Collating
29
Information /Referral
785
Newsletter Comm.
27
Legal Assistance
8
General Membership
202
Medicare Assistance
9
OASIS Singles
104
Shared -Housing
56
DAYTRIPS
Telephone Reasurance
216
• Visual Screening
2
Old Town Music Hall
18
Nixon Library
21
VOLUNTEER HOURS
2152
Sea World
15
Lake Arrowhead
24
San Diego Harbor /Seaport
24
Village
VAN TRANSPORTATION
300
Walkers not Rockers
14
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Garden Festival 425
Legal' Lecture 29
55 Alive 30
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Item No. 14
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH'
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: CLIFF DRIVE PARK - WEST END REFURBISHMEN'
After reviewing the plans for Cliff Drive Park and hearing
testimony from those concerned, the Commission should provide
direction to the staff on the implementation of the Cliff Drive
project.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
(714)644 -311
TO THOSE CONCERNED:
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will be holding a
public hearing on the landscape development and refurbishment of
the west side of Cliff Drive Park. This hearing will be held at
the Commission's meeting of Tuesday, August 6, 1991, to be held in
the City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, at 7:30 P.M.
The purpose of this hearing is to review and determine the type of
landscaping for this area. Two plans have previously been
reviewed: one a traditional planting and another using native,
• drought resistant plant material indigenous to the California
coast. Public input is encouraged on this matter to assist the
Commission in making a decision on this matter.
If there are questions, please feel free to call the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Department at 644 -3151.
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BEACH
Item No. 15
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
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DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: STREET TREE REMOVAL APPEAL
The attached represents an appeal of the decision by the Street
Tree Committee denying the request to remove the street trees at
1026 White Sails Way. The staff inspection report is included for
Commission information.
It is urged that the Commission visit the site to enable a decision
to be made on this matter. If there are questions, please call.
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City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Dept.
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, Ca. 92659 -1768
ATTN: JACK BROOKS
2 wish to appeal the attached'denial regarding the street trees
in front of my property at 1026 White Sails Way, Corona Del
Mar.
These trees are mature and unsightly not only blocking the view
but not befitting the neighborhood. Before long there will be
interference with sewers, electrical lines, sidewalks and the
like.
For these reasons they should be removed and replaced with trees
• similar to those that were replaced just down the street which
was done for the same reasons as stated above.
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Thomas A. Terry
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PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
(714) 644 -3162
DATE: May 1, 1991
TO: Mr. Thomas A. Terry
1026,-White Sails Lane
Corona del Mar, Ca., 92625
Your request for tree removal has been reviewed by the
Street Tree Committee and has been denied
Sincerely,
Jack Brooks
Park and Street Tree Superintendent
Comments: If you wish to appeal the Street Tree Committee
decision please send a letter to the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission. Attention: Jack Brooks
City Ordinance 13.08.040 - Tampering With Planting Prohibited
No person shall trim, cut down, damage', remove or destroy any
tree growing upon any public park, beach or playground, or the
grounds of any public building, or a public street right -of -way,
without written permission of the City Manager.
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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Item No. 16
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH VOLLEYBALL
PROPOSED COURT RULES
For your approval, attached are proposed rules and regulations for
the 10 volleyball courts located at Corona del Mar State Beach.
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Volleyball
Subcommittee met along with Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department staff to study and review the current rules.
The purpose of revising the rules is to mitigate on -going conflicts
between the court users, thereby eliminating the daily annoyances
dealt with by the on -site lifeguards.
CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH
VOLLEYBALL COURT RULES
• All courts will operate on a "Challenge Court System."
1. Games will be played to 11 points, unless there are two or
less challengers waiting. If all the waiting challenge teams
agree, then the games may be played to 15 points. Teams
must win by a two -point margin.
2. Challenges may be made by individuals or teams. If made by
an individual, that player must have a full team by the start
of play.
3. Practice time will be limited to 5 minutes between matches.
4., Challengers may not play on another court while waiting.
5. The format of play is determined by the teams on the court;
that is, 2- person, 4- person, or 6- person.
6. Players should make challenges on courts where their ability
level matches the existing play.
Courts: The eight courts near the fire rings are numbered one
through eight, one being on the southeast end near the lifeguard
stand, and eight being next to the fire rings.
Courts numbered seven (7) and eight (8) are designated for six or
more persons for family and large groups.
Courts numbered five (5) through eight (8) may be reserved for
private groups under the jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department in accordance with the following
specifications:
1. Tournaments shall not involve individual gain or be in the
nature of commercial enterprise.
2. All tournaments or leagues must be open to the public.
3. Parks, Beaches and Recreation tournaments will have
priority over all other groups. Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department tournaments will be limited to
seven tournaments per calendar year. All eight courts
will be used on the first day of the tournaments.
4. Renters must have their rental contract on site.at all
times during their rental in order for the rental to be valid.
Reservations: All courts must be posted one week prior to the
event with a Parks, Beaches and Recreation official court
reservation sign.
Procedure: Any person(s) desiring to reserve said facility shall
submit an application to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department at least 14 days prior to the event.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(714) 644 -3151
0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, 1991 -92
CARRY OVER PROJECTS
Restrooms - CYC - Eastbluff
Newport Shores
Oasis Expansion
1991 -92
Cliff Drive Park
Theatre Arts Center Refurbishment
Bolsa Avenue Mini Park
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Item No. 17
- Construction contract awarded.
- Project being bid.
- Construction contract awarded.
- Being reviewed by Commission.
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