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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 61 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes - Meeting of September 1, 1992
4.
Adoption of Agenda
II. ACTION ITEMS
5.
Uses of Bonita Creek Park (Report Attached)
6.
Parking of Vehicles at Las Arenas Park (15th Street)
(Report Attached)
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7.
Tree Appeal - 2245 Arbutus (Report Attached)
8.
Volleyball Court Installation - 1522 W. Oceanfront
(Report Attached)
9.
Park Name Change - 15th Street (Report Attached)
10.
Curfew, closing of Parks (Report Attached)
11.
Review of City Council Policies (Report Attached)
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.
Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached)
13.
Recreation Division (Report Attached)
14.
Tree Committee - Commissioner Herberts
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Recreation Program Committee - Commissioner Grant
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Park and Open Space Committee - Commissioner Demmer
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Beach Committee - Commissioner Grant
18. Budget Committee - Commissioner Glasgow
19. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. Capital Improvement Projects
VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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Commission
September 1, 1992
City Council Chambers 7 p.m.
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Call to
Order
Roll Call
Approval
of Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A.
. Whitley
Staff Present: Nancy Beard
Recreation Super-
intendent
Dave McConnell
Recreation Super-
visor
Dottie Flohr,
secretary
I. 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 #2 - Roll Call
Roll call was taken. Commissioners
Compton, Demmer, Glasgow, Herberts,
Schonlau and Vandervort were present.
Commissioner Grant was absent.
Item 03 - Approval of Minutes -
Meeting of August 4, 1992•
Commissioner Herberts recommended that
under Item #12, Tree Committee, the
first sentence on page 11
read... "denying a tree removal
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request..." Commissioner Vandervort
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moved the minutes be approved as
corrected. Unanimous.
Item 44 - Adoption of Agenda
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Commissioner Vandervort moved the
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agenda be adopted as presented with
the addition of Corona del Mar High
School Tennis Boosters Club to be
addressed under Item No. VI.
Unanimous.
II. ACTION ITEMS
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Call to
Order
Roll Call
Approval
of Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
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Hoag
Memorial
Hospital
Master
Plan
Item #5 - Hoag Memorial Hospital
Master Plan
Plan Review - Linear and View Park
Concept - Semeniuk Slough Improvements
Review - Mitigation Within Mouth of
Bicr Canyon
Director Whitley reported the
conceptual plans for the Linear and
View Park, Semeniuk Slough and
Mitigation Within Mouth of Big Canyon
are presented to the Commission for
their approval. The configuration of
the Linear and View Park was
previously recommended as to size by
this Commission. One condition in the
development agreement was that
Semeniuk Slough be improved. In
addition, one mitigation measure
necessary for the project is-that the
ideal location would be the Mouth of
Big Canyon. Staff and the Park and
Open Space Committee have reviewed the
plans extensively, and input provided
at the committee's meeting has been
incorporated into the proposal.
Request is made to approve the
conceptual plans only. When
specifications and preliminary plans
are prepared, they will be presented
to the Commission.
Mr. F.W. Evins, Vice President of
Facilities Design and Construction for
Hoag Hospital, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Evins explained that
Hoag's Master Plan required certain
mitigation measures and public
improvements to occur which are the
Linear /Consolidated View Park, the
Wetland Mitigation Plan in Mouth of
Big, Canyon and the Semeniuk Slough
Improvements.
Referring to the Preliminary
Conceputal Plan for the
Linear /Consolidated Park on display,
Mr. Evins explained the major
components which will include the
existing bike trail, a 12 -15' high
cribwall, and a 42" high guard rail.
Hoag
Memorial
Hospital
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The ground cover will be primarily
drought tolerant grass and low ground
covers. Hardscape will include
benches, trash receptacles, bike
ra6ks, drinking fountain and walkways.
The park will meet all handicap
requirements.
In response to a question from
Commissioner Demmer, Mr. Evins advised
that, although the City will own the
park, Hoag Hospital will be
responsible for maintaining the hand
rails.
Mr, Greg Prettyman, representative
from Hoag Hospital, addressed the
Commission on the Conceptual Wetland
Mitigation Plan at Mouth of Big
Canyon. The plan proposes expansion
of the open water habitat which would
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involve excavation adjacent to the
existing pond. This open water
expansion would ensure free flow of
water and would remove the need` for
the Department of Fish and Game to
periodically dredge the cattails
which, in turn, disturb the plants and
birds.
Mr. F.W. Evins addressed the
Commission and- explained that it- is
the hospital's policy to manage and
monitor the wetlands for three years.
He further explained the advantages of
the proposed plan which will increase
acreage for water wild life and
plants, preserve the cattail marsh and
provide a nature trail and vistas to
make the site more usable as a
recreation area.
Mr. Greg Prettyman addressed the
Commission to explain the Conceptual
Plan of Semeniuk Slough Improvements
which is designed to preserve and
enhance the area. Their proposal will
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provide protection of the adjoining
wetlands which will be valuable to the
wild life in the area. Recreational
features will include a boardwalk, a
low wood fence, patio rest stop, a
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small demonstration garden with native
drought tolerant plants and
educational signs, and a proposed
bicycle path.
Following Hoag Hospital's
presentation, Chair Compton opened the
meeting to public hearing.
Mr. Bill Jennings, 280 Cagney Lane,
addressed the Commission on the Linear
and View Park. He referred to his
letter dated August 28 wherein he and
Mr., Lars Hansen endorsed the plan but
offered suggestions that would ease
the. utilization for the handicapped.
Mr. Jennings passed out photos of
Galaxy View Park and its use of
railroad ties /hand rails that they
propose be implemented for both safety
and aesthetic reasons. Mr. -Jennings
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stated they are happy to see the
project come to fruition.
Louise Greeley, 16 Swift Court,
addressed the Commission. Mrs.
Greeley stated she was concerned that
the proposed boardwalk might encroach
on the wetlands and that the
Pickleweed, which Cal Trans bulldozed
in 1989, be saved during maintenance.
Mrs. Greeley asked to be part of the
planning process which should also
address the need for the existing
volleyball court and benches in
addition to stipulating boundaries and
species of plants and trees.
In response to a question from Mrs.
Greeley, Chair Compton advised that
Hoag Hospital's . contribution was
negotiated at $200,000 to bring this
project to fruition. The project has
been studied for three years and it is
intended to improve the area and be
kept in its natural environment. When
completed, it will become part of the
park system. He also assured Mrs.
Greeley she will be included in the
planning process.
Jo Anne Burns, 300 Cagney Lane,
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addressed the Commission. Mrs. Burns
expressed her concern that 3 acres of
wetlands will be lost with the
reconfiguration, however, she is
pleased with the choice of the
wetlands. She stated she is delighted
with the Semeniuk Slough proposal and
would like to be included in the
planning process.
Mrs. Burns stated that although the
dredging idea at Mouth of Big Canyon
is good, she is concerned about the
soil and proposed greenery to be put
in. Should the soil be leached out,
the water that is drained will go into
the Upper Bay.
Mrs. Burns also recommended the Linear
Park have temporary fencing.
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In response to a question from Mrs.
Burns, Director Whitley explained that
funding has been applied for a number
of projects, however, due to their
criteria, we have been unsuccessful at
this site. We will continue to
pursue.
Steve Puppo, 452 62nd Street,
addressed the Commission and reported
how excited he- is about the proposed
improvements at Semeniuk Slough and
the West Newport area.
There being no further public
testimony, Chair Compton closed the
meeting to public hearing.
Commissioner Schonlau asked to be
excused due to a possible conflict of
interest as President of the West
Newport Beach Association.
Commissioner Herberts stated she was
impressed with Hoag Hospital and the
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environmentalists' efforts and is
pleased with their compromise.
In response to Commissioner Demmer's
concerns about restoring the
Pickleweed on the east side removed by
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Public Works, Director Whitley replied
he will investigate and report back.
Motion
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commissioner Glasgow motioned to
Ayes
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approve the three concepts as
Abstain
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presented. Motion passes.
Item #6 - Tree Appeal - .2340 Port
Tree
Appeal
Durness
Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the
Tree Committee, reported the original
recommendation from the committee and
staff was to retain the two Ficus
Rub'iginosas since they are beautiful
and part of the tree scape and there
is no sidewalk damage. She
acknowledged the slab in the parkway
is raised, however, this can be
repaired.
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In response to a question from Chair
Compton, Commissioner Herberts stated '
the slab is the homeowner's
responsibility. If there has been
recent sidewalk replacement, staff
would have root pruned and installed
root barriers.
Commissioner Demmer voiced her concern
over the slab that the new homeowner
has inherited.-
Chair Compton opened the meeting to
public hearing and Mr. Michael Michel,
2340 Port Durness, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Michel stated he has
3 Ficus on his property, however, the
large one in the center is dangerous
and he requests it be replaced with a
Liquid Amber at his expense. The
berries have caused three slip and
fall accidents and the roots are
tearing up his irrigation system, the
sidewalk and slab.
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Commissioner Herberts pointed out that
the subject tree is through fruiting
now and that the cement in the parkway
is the homeowner's responsibility. In
addition, the designated tree for this
street is the Eucalyptus Lemon Scented
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Gum or the London Plane Tree.
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Commissioner Schonlau asked Mr. Michel
how he felt about replacing the tree
with a designated tree. Mr. Michel
stated he would prefer a Sycamore or
Liquid Amber, the latter of which is
on'the upper portion of the street.
During discussion Commissioner Demmer
stated she does not want to see the
City lose control of the parkway
system and beautification program by
allowing a "people's choice" if they
pay for the removal and replacement.
The City should remove City trees and
replace according - to the designated
plan of desired neighborhood tree
replacement.
NJp,ion
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Commissioner Herberts moved to retain
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the tree and, if needed, correct the
Nays
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x
x
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problem by root pruning. Motion
fails.
Motion
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Commissioner Compton motioned Mr.
Ayes
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Michel work with the Tree Committee to
determine an amicable tree
replacement. Unanimous.
Commissioner Herberts advised Mr.
Michel that before a tree is removed,
a maintenance agreement for the
replacement tree must be signed.
Item #7 - Tree Appeal - 901 Aleppo
Tree
Appeal
Street
Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the
Tree Committee, reported the committee
agreed with staff's recommendation
that the trees be retained. The
homeowner is requesting that two
Liquid Ambers on Alta Vista be
removed.
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Chair Compton opened the meeting to
public hearing and Mr. Robert Hardy,
901 Aleppo Street, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Hardy stated that the
Liquid Ambers are now 60' tall, result
of which they are deprived of their
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south to west view of the ocean which
devalues their home. He also reported
the trees are starting to raise the
sidewalk.
In response to a question from
Commissioner Demmer, Mr. Hardy stated
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his' home is for sale and the view
obstruction is affecting the value and
salability of'his house.
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Commissioner Herberts reported she
observed that the Yucca Trees in his
backyard impact the view more than the
Liquid Ambers. She felt the problem
is his trees and the neighbors' trees.
Commissioner Demmer suggested
postponing this item until the
viewpoint of the Eastbluff Homeowners
Association is received.
Motion
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Commissioner Vandervort moved the
Ayes
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trees be retained.- Unanimous.
Chair Compton advised Mr. Hardy he can
appeal the Commission's decision to
the City Council.
Item #8 - Tree Appeal - 2430 Holly
Tree
Lane
Appeal
Commissioner Herberts acknowledged
there is a plumbing problem but
questioned if it is due to the subject
tree which the neighbors want to
retain.
Mr. William Frank, 2430 Holly Lane,
addressed the Commission. Mr. Frank
clarified his plumbing problems and
costs over the past ten years and
requested these problems be solved.
Mr. Frank explained this is a City
tree in front of his neighbor's yard
which they would both like saved if
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possible.
Commissioner Herberts suggested Mr.
Frank first find out where the break
in the pipe is before any decisions on
the tree, including root pruning, are
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made.
In response to a question from Chair
Compton, Director Whitley advised the
City has never paid plumbing bills,
although the homeowner can file a
claim with the City Clerk's office for
damages. Precedent, however, has been
set to remove a City tree on adjacent
property should the tree cause
unsolvable damage.
Motion
x
Chair Compton motioned to retain the
tree until information is obtained in
regards to the source of the damage.
In response to a question from
Commissioner Schonlau, Director
Whitley advised the decision
concerning the source of the break
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will be made by staff. V
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Unanimous.
Item #9 - Tree Appeal - 300 - 300 =1/2
Tree
Jasmine
Appeal
Director Whitley reported Mr. and Mrs.
Mack would not be able to address the
Commission, however, they have asked
their appeal be -heard. If their
request is denied, they will appeal to
the City Council.
Commissioner Herberts reported the
original recommendation by staff and
the committee was to retain the tree
and correct the root problem.
Commissioner Herberts pointed out that
the crack in the patio is parallel;
generally it would be perpendicular if
the tree is causing the problem. The
subject tree, a Pinus Radiata, is on
the Preservation of Special Trees
list.
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Commissioner Schonlau reported he
visited the site where the Macks'
tenants reside and was told that they
pulled a great quantity of root from
the planter box in their yard, located
inside the fence and 50' away from the
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Pine Tree. Displacement in the wall
and sidewalk is about 10 -15' from the
tree.
Commissioner Glasgow motioned to
retain the tree, root prune and
install barriers.
Commissioner Demmer amended the motion
to include that a letter be
transmitted with a copy of the policy
to the Macks explaining that their
tree is on the Preservation of Special
Trees list. Unanimous.
Item #10 - Tree Appeal - 500 Begonia
Avenue
Commissioner Herberts reported the
committee voted to retain the trees
since they are part of' the street
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scape on 2nd Avenue and there is no
reason for removal.
Chair Compton opened the meeting to
public hearing and Mr. Robert Haigh,
500 Begonia, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Haigh reported his sidewalk has
just been installed and that the trees
are ugly, dirty and stain the sidewalk
when wet. He would be happy to pay
for removal and replacement.
Commissioner Herberts pointed out the
Corona del Mar Association would
oppose any tree removals.
Commissioner Vandervort pointed out
that Jacarandas should have been
planted on Begonia and that the
Eucalyptus on 2nd Avenue is the
designated tree. The Melaleuca is the
designated replacement tree.
Motion
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Commissioner Demmer motioned to retain
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the trees. Unanimous.
Chair Compton advised Mr. Haigh he can
appeal the Commission's decision to
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the City Council.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tree
Appeal
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IV. 'INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Item 011 - Park and Street Tree
Division
Chair Compton requested the Cloverleaf
at Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard
be monitored. Director Whitley
explained the site was hydroseeded,
hoTd.ever, weeds grew which were cleared
out two weeks ago. This is a Public
Works project and at this time we do
not, know the site's priority until the
budget is approved.
Commissioner Glasgow reported a Palm
is dying at Jamboree and Coast Highway
median. Director Whitley explained
this was due to an auto accident,
however, he will follow up on the
matter.
Chair Compton reported 4 -5 King Palms
are dead on Coast Highway near West
Newport. Director Whitley advised we
will have to replant with Cal Trans
designated trees.
Item #12 - Recreation Division
In response to a question from
Commissioner Glasgow, Dave McConnell
explained that-all revenue is directly
deposited into the recreation fund
and, if there are increases in
projected revenue, they cannot be
spent in other areas.
Item #13 - Tree Committee
Commissioner Herberts reported the
committee agreed with all of staff's
recommendations.
The committee discussed the Canyon
Mesa Community Association's request
for planting Liquid Ambers. The
committee recommended they be planted
between the Eucalyptus when they have
grown to maturity so the area is not
denuded. Plantings will be at their
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Street
Tree
Division
Recreation
Division
Tree
Committee
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expense.
Commissioner Vandervort reported she
and Commissioner Herberts rewrote the
letter denying a tree removal request
to include the reasons along with
Policy I -9.
Item 014 - Recreation Program
Recreatio
Program
Committee
Committee
No report.
Item #15 - Park and Open Space
Park and
Committee
Open Spac
CommBttee
Commissioner Demmer corrected Item #6
of her report to read the "1992 -93"
budget. Commissioner Demmer reported
that although the Cliff Drive Park is
scheduled to be completed, Bolsa
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Avenue Mini Park is on hold.
The committee reviewed the Recreation
and Open Space Element and agreed it
needs to be updated and that request
be made to the City Council to budget
for a consultant. '
Director Whitley advised, it would be
best to wait until after The Irvine
Company's Circulation Agreement- is
complete before hiring a consultant to
review the Recreation and Open Space
Element.
Commissioner Vandervort expressed her
concern over The Irvine Company's
proposed concept to have senior
citizen housing /affordable housing at
the Castaways and an active park at
Bayview Lower Landing, which is not
easily accessible. This Commission,
by a 6 -1 vote, recommended an active
park at the Castaways. Commissioner
Vandervort also pointed out that an
active park is desperately needed on
the west side of the City.
During discussion over The Irvine
Company's proposals, the Commission
agreed that Director Whitley will
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Beach
Committee
Budget
Committee
Oasis
Liaison
Status of
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Goals and
Objectives
Facility
Inspections
Commission addressing the commission's
6 -1 vote endorsing an active park at
the Castaways; and that request be
made for Chair Compton to speak on
behalf of the Commission at the
Planning Commission's meeting on
September 10; and that each
Commissioner contact their Council
Member in this regard.
Item #16 - Beach Committee
Dave McConnell reported three property
owners who reside elsewhere have been
contacted concerning the illegally
installed volleyball court at 1522
West Ocean Front. Two are in favor of
the court and one is opposed. This
item will be discussed at the October
meeting.
Item #17 - Budget Committee
No report.
Item #18 - Oasis Liaison
No report.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Item 419 - • Status of Capital
Improvement Projects
Report received and filed.
Item #20 - Goals and Objectives
Commissioner Vandervort presented the
Commission's revised Goals and
Objectives. Following discussion and
recommendations for changes, the
Commission agreed to adopt the Goals
and Objectives as corrected.
Item 421 - Facility Inspections
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Chair Compton requested the Commission
review their respective facilities and
return their inspection reports to
staff by October 6.
Beach
Committee
Budget
Committee
Oasis
Liaison
Status of
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Goals and
Objectives
Facility
Inspections
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Review of
City
Council
Policies
Corona del
Mar High
School
Tennis
Boosters
Club
Item #22 - Review of City Council
Policies
Director Whitley reported the I-
poliicies will be agendized as an
action item at the Commission's
October meeting.
VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE
ITEMS
Corona del Mar High School Tennis
Boosters Club
Director Whitley reported a letter was
received from the Secretary of the
Boosters Club requesting funds to
repair their courts. Following
discussion, the Commission determined
that the request be denied due to the
•current
budget restraints.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,' the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission meeting adjourned at 10:45
P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted
on August 26, 1992 at 9:00 A.M.
outside the City Hall Administration
Building.
Dottie Flohr
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Review of
City
Council
Policies
Corona del
Mar High
School
Tennis
Boosters
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Item No. 5
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 28, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: USES OF BONITA CREEK PARK
RECOMMENDATION:.
After receiving input through the Public Hearing process, recommend
to the City Council:
That the current level of use at Bonita Creek Park remain
the same, or;
The use of Bonita Creek Park be reduced to eliminate user
groups that create noise, parking problems, etc.
0 DISCUSSION•
This issue is one that surfaces from time to time and is mainly due
to the noise and volume of park visitors associated with the Jr.
All American Football program. Staff is in a sensitive position on
this matter in that we embrace the philosophy of the football
program as a wholesome program that significantly enhances the
development of the youth of our community. On the other hand, we
respect the rights of property owners to have a peaceful situation,
especially those in close proximity to the park, and would hope
that we can be good neighbors. All efforts to mitigate the
problems identified by hours of operation, reduced noise makers,
parking control and physical improvement to the facility have not
provided sufficient results to solve the problem.
At the request of the Association in a letter dated June 24, 1992,
the Commission was scheduled to provide direction on this matter at
your August meeting. As a result of being notified on July 31,
1992 by the Association that they would prefer to delay this item
until your October meeting has resulted in the matter being on your
agenda this evening. Attached to this report are reports prepared
in the past on this - matter that will provide background on this
long standing issue.
Since summer, when this issue was brought up, the Recreation
• Program Committee met in the Community Room at Bonita Creek Park
with local residents and user groups to attempt to identify the
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Minutes of that meeting are attached for information. And,
finally, a letter received from a Newport North resident in support
of programs at Bonita Creek Park is attached for information
purposes.
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The purpose of this letter is to express our strong support
behind the efforts of many of the residents of Newport North
Villas Single Family Home Development to change the use of Bonita
Creek Park from a regional athletic facility to a community -use
park.
Our residents want to know "'Where 'is our Park ?" The land and
money used to create Bonita Creek Park were obtained by the City
through the Park Dedication Ordinance (copy attached) which
specifically requires, in both letter and spirit, that any park
created by this mechanism be for the benefit of the residents of
1p the Subdivision. on average, the cost of each residential unit
of the North Ford communities, which includes all of - Belcourt,
Bay Ridge, Newport North Villas, Townhomes, and Apartments (and
400 future apartments along Sand Creek South) included
approximately $6,000* to create and develop this Park. No other
citizens of Newport Beach contributed funds for this Park, yet
virtually 100% of the activity is imported from other areas of
the City and beyond.
We recently conducted a written poll of our residents and better
than 50% response we received is truly surprising compared to the
interest we see on other issues. We found that the facilities at
Bonita Creek Park do not reflect the needs or desires of our
residents. Passive sitting areas, a walking /jogging track,
picnic areas, walking and stroller paths, bicycle paths, par
exercise course, dog runs, tennis courts, and such are the
amenities which we prefer and those preferences should be
considered.
The issue has come to the forefront mainly because the activities
held at this Park are almost exclusively organized leagues for
softball, football, and soccer which generate noise and traffic
and create a continued annoyance to the immediate neighborhood'.
While we support athletic activities for all ages, the playing
fields at Bonita Creek Park are too near the adjacient residences
and all traffic to /from the Park is carried on residential
streets rather than major roadways. This type of active
facility, which has generated over 2,000 spectators and
participants throughout an afternoon or evening should not be so
near a residential area.
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JUNE 24, 1992
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We feel it unfair that the adjacent residents bore the cost of
the park but derive little or no benefits from its intended use.
We recommend that you commission a survey of the residents of the
North Ford Communities to determine what facilities are desired
and then come closer to satisfying the desires of those residents
who footed the it for the park.
Sincerely,
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEWPORT NORTH VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
* 12.4 acres x 700,000 $ /acre + $1,500,000 improvement cost -
1705 residential units = $5,970 /unit.
Attachments: (1) Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 19.50 -
Park Dedication
(2) Sample Survey Form
cc: City of Newport Beach -
Homeowners Association:
Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Newport North Townhomes
Belcourt Custom
Belcourt Town
Belcourt Gallery
Belcourt Manor
Belcourt Hill
Belcourt Terrace
Bayridge
Newport North Apartments (Manager)
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PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
(714)644 -3151
July 27, 1992
M Robert T. Jones
14t: Robert M. Bosemer
Newport North Villas Homeowners Association
Gentlemen:
The City Manager has asked me to respond to your letter to the City
Council regarding current uses of Bonita Creek Park. Please be
advised that I have referred your letter to:the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission for review and action: The Commission meets
on August 4, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 3300
Newport Boulevard. You are encouraged to attend this meeting to
provide your input to the Commission on this issue.
As you know, this has been an'issue that we have struggled with the
past few years, and our ability to provide a public facility to
serve the needs of Newport Beach and respect the homeowners
requires a delicate balance that is difficult to obtain. Staff
would be pleased to work with local homeowner associations to
provide improvements to the park that reflect your needs and will
implement use controls that mitigate unreasonable impact to your
community.
If there are questions, please feel free to call me at 644 -3151.
Cordially,
Ronald /i�
Ronald A. Whitley
Director
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BEACH
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19.50.010- 19.50.040 SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
19.50.010
19.50.020
19.50.030
19.50.040
19.50.050
19.50.060
19.50.070
19.50.080
19.50.090
19.50.100
19.50.110
19.50.120
Chapter 19.50
PARK DEDICATION
Purpose.
Requirements.
General Standard.
Standards and Formula for Dedication of Land.
Formula for Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication.
Criteria for Requiring Both Dedication and Fee.
Amount of Fee in Lieu of Land Dedication.
Determination of Land or Fee.
Credit for Private Open Space.
Procedure. -•
Commencement of Development.
Commercial or Industrial Developments.
19.50.010 Purpose. This ordinance is intended to authorize the City
to require the dedication of land, the payment of fees in lieu thereof, or a
combination of both, to allow for the development of neighborhood and
community parks and recreational facilities, all in accordance with the rec-
reational element of the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach. (Ord.
83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.020 Requirements. As a condition of approval of a tentative Sub-
division Map or a Parcel Map, the subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in.
lieu thereof, or both, at the option of the City, for the purpose of developing
new, or rehabilitatin existing ? neighborhood and community parks and
recreational facilities, to serve the subdivision, at the time and according to
the standards and formulas contained in this ordinance. (Ord. 83 -22 § 1
(part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.030 General Standard. It is hereby found and determined that the
public interest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that the dedi-
cation of land, or payment of fees, or both, shall not exceed a proportionate
amount necessary to provide three acres of park per 1,000 persons residing
within a subdivision subject to this section, unless the amount of existing
neighborhood' and community park area, as shown on the records, maps
and reports of the City as of the date of the most recent available Federal
census, exceeds three acres per 1,000 persons and, in that event, the City
may require dedication in proportion to the higher standard but, in no event,
shall the dedication standard exceed five acres per 1,000 persons. (Ord.
83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.040 Standards and Formula for Dedication of Land. Where a park
or recreational facility has been designated in the recreational element of the
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PARK DEDICATION
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19.50.050
sub rviston the subdivider shall dedicate an for a park. "1 he amount of
land to be dedicated shall be determined as follows:
(a) The City shall determine the number of dwelling units per gross
acre to be constructed. The City shall determine the average number of per-
sons per dwelling unit, and this computation shall be based upon the average
household size for the dwelling units to be constructed, as disclosed by the
most recent available Federal or State census, unless there is substantial evi-
dence to support a finding by the City that a different household size is
appropriate for some, or all, of the dwelling units proposed' to be con-
structed;
(b) The City shall calculate the actual acreage of existing neighborhood
and community parks, as shown on the records, maps and reports of the City
as of the date of the most recent available Federal census and, using the
number of persons residing in the City as of that date, determine whether
the park area exceeds three acres per 1,000 persons. If, according to ,that cal-
culation, the park area is equal to, or less than, three acres per 1,000 persons,
then the dedication of land shall not exceed the amount necessary to provide
three acres of park per 1,000 persons residing within the subdivision under
consideration. If the park area is in excess of three acres per 1,000; the City
may require a dedication in proportion to the higher standard but, in no
event, shall the dedication requirements exceed five acres per 1,000 persons;
(c) The acreage per dwelling unit to be dedicated shall be computed by
multiplying the average number of persons per dwelling unit by the acres of
park area per 1,000 persons, as determined in Subsection (b), and dividing
that number by 1,000. (Ord. 83 -22 § I (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733
§ 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.050 Formula for Fees in, Lieu of Land Dedication. (a) General
Formula. If there is no park or recreational facility designated in the recrea-
tional element of the General Plan to be located, in whole or in art, within .
the or000sed subdivision, to serve the immediate and future needs of resi-
dents of the subdivision or if the proposed subdivision contains 5U parcels
or less, the subdivider shall, in lieu of dedication of land, pay a fee equal to
the value of the amount of land prescribed for dedication pursuant to Sec-
tion 19.50.040; the amount to be determined in accordance with the provi-
sions of Section 19.50.070.
(b) Use of Money. The money collected hereunder shall be used only
for the purpose of develo2ing new, or rehabilitating existin park or recrea-
tional facilities ieasonabiy related to serving the subdivision, either by way
of the purchase o and as necessary or parK purposes or, it t e City Council
determines that there is sufficient land available, for the improvement of
such land for park and recreational purposes. Any fees collected pursuant to
this ordinance shall be committed within five years after the payment of
such fees, or the issuance of building permits on one -half of the lots created
400-1 (Newport Beach 8.83)
19.50.060- 19.50.080 SUBDIVISIO143
by the subdivision, whichever occurslater. If such fees are not committed.
they shall be distributed and paid to the record owners of the subdivision in
the same proportion that the size of their lot bears to the total area of all
lots within the subdivision.
(c) The interest earned on the accumulated in -lieu fees may be used for
the maintenance of any existing park or recreational facilities. (Ord. 83 -22
§ I (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.060 Criteria for Requiring Both Dedication and Fee. In subdivi-
sions of more than 50 parcels, the subdivider shall both dedicate land and
pay a fee in lieu thereof, in accordance with the following formula:
(a) When only a portion of the land to be subdivided is proposed in the
recreational element of the General Plan as a site for a park, such portion
shall be dedicated for park purposes and a fee, computed pursuant to the
provisions of Section 19.50.070, shall be paid for the additional land that
would have been required to be dedicated pursuant to Section 19.50.040.
(b) When a major part of the park or recreational site has already been
acquired by the City, and only a small portion of land is needed from the
subdivision to complete the site, such remaining portion shall be dedicated
and a fee shall be paid in an amount equal to the value of the land com-
puted pursuant to the provisions of Section 19.50.070, which otherwise
would have been required to be dedicated pursuant to Section 19.50.040;
such fee to be used for the improvement of the existing park and recrea-
tional facilit or for the improvement of other local parks and recreational
facilities in the area served 1, the subdivrsion
(c) The funds co ecte pursuant to t is Section shall be committed,
and used, in accordance with th4 provisions of Section 19.50.050 (b) and
(c). (Ord. 83 -22 § I (part), 1983: initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.070 Amount of Fee in Lieu of Land Dedication. Where a fee is
required to be paid in lieu of land dedication, such fee shall be computed by
multiplying the acreage of land which would otherwise have been required to
be dedicated pursuant to Section 19.50.040, times the median fair market
value per acre, calculated on the basis of the highest and best use, of the
land in all neighborhood public parks within the City. The market value of
such land shall be adjusted periodically to reflect changes in property values.
(Ord. 83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.080 Determination of Land or Fee.. Whether the Planning Com-
mission accepts the land dedication or elects to require payment of a fee in
lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration
of the following:
(a) Usability and Feasibility. Generally, land shall be flat.
(b) Access. Direct frontage on at least one side and not more than
three feet above or below street level.
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(c) Shape of Land. Suitable for park development.
(d) Size. Not less than two acres, unless a portion of a park designated
in the General Plan.
(e) Improvements. Shall meet standards of the City and be of a
permanent nature.
(f) General Plan. All considerations shall be in accordance with t e Initia-
tive
rec-
reational element of the General, Plan. (Ord. 83 -22 § 1 (part),
Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.090 Credit for Private Open Space. (a) Planned developments and
.real estate developments, as defined in Sections 11003 and 11003.1,
respectively, of the Business and Professions Code, shall be eligible to receive
a credit, as determined by the City Council, against the amount of land re
quired to be dedicated, or the amount of the fee imposed pursuant to this
Chapter, for the value of private open space within the development which is
usable for active recreational purposes.
(b) If the subdivider provides park and recreational improvements to
the dedicated land, the value of the improvements, together with any equip-
ment located thereon, shall be a credit against the payment of fees, or dedi-
cation of land, required by this Chapter.
(c) Except as otherwise provided herein, no credit shall be given for
private open space in any development. (Ord. 83.22 § 1 (part), 1983:
Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.100 Procedure. At the time of approval of the tentative subdivi-
sion map or parcel map, City shall determine the land to -be dedicated,
and/or fees to be paid by the subdivider.
At the time of the filing of the final subdivision map, the subdivider
shall dedicate the land, or pay fees, as previously determined by the City
Council. (Ord. 83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.110 Commencement of Development. At the time of approval of
the tentative subdivision map, the City Council shall specify, when the de-
velopment of the park or recreational facilities shall be commenced, giving
highest priority to neighborhood parks. (Ord. 83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983:
Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
19.50.120 Commercial or Industrial Developments. (a) The provisions
of this Chapter do not apply to commercial or industrial subdivisions, nor
do they apply to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which con-
sist of the subdivision.of air space in an existing apartment building which
is more than five years old if no new dwelling units are added.
(b) Subdivisions containing less than five parcels and not used for
residential purposes shall be exempted from the requirements of this
Chapter; provided, however, that a condition may be placed on the approval
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19.50.130 SUBDIVISIONS t
of such parcel map, that if a building permit is requested for the construc-
tion of a residential structure, or structures, on one or more of the parcels,
within four years, the fee may be required to be paid by the owner of each
such parcel as a condition to the issuance of the permit. (Ord. 83 -22 § 1
(part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 9
19.50.130 Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or
portion of this-ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitu-
tional, by decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. (Ord.
83 -22 § 1 (part), 1983: Initiative Ord. 1733 § 1 (part), 1977).
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PLEASE JUST FILL OUT AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT
SURVEY FOR HOMEOWNERS OF NEWPORT NORTH VILLAS
DID YOU REALIZE THAT BONITA CREEK PARK WAS CREATED UNDER A CITY ORDINANCE
WHICH REQUIRED THAT;
1. THE COST OF THE LAND (I2 ACRES) -AND THE CONSTRUCTION O$$TS (S1.5 MI-L)
BE PAID FOR BY 'YOU IN THE COST OF YOUR HOME(APPROX $6.00 PER UNIT)
2, THE PARK MUST SERVE _ "THE •IMMFDIATE AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION',
THE FACILITIES AT BONITA CREEK PARK DO NOT REFLECT THE NEEDS OR DESIRES OF
OUR RESIDENTS.' 14HICH OF THE ITEMS BELOW WOULD YOU-LIKE TO SEE AT THE PAP.K
FOR DAY AND /OR NIGHT USE. INCLUDE ANY OTHERS WHICH ARE NOT LISTED,
WALK/STROLLER PATHS _ DOG RUN YOUTH ACTIVITY CNTR _
BICYCLE PATHS _ WALKI' NGIJOGGING•,TRACK _ CITIZEY GARDEN PLOTS _
PICNIC AREAS _ PAR EXERCISE COURSE OTHER (LIST)
BBQ AREAS _ PASSIVE SITTING AREAS _
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Item No. 6
CITY OF,NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: August 28, 1990
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: USES OF BONITA CREEK PARK
The attached,is a letter requesting the Commission review and make
changes in the use of Bonita Creek Park.
As you know, we have had complaints from surrounding residential
areas with regard to lights and noise. We have implemented
conditions that control time for lights to go off and this request
indicates a need for further conditions to be considered.
If there are questions, please feel free to call.
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To: The City of Newport Beach
Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, Ca. 92663
Subject: Bonita Creek Park
Dear Commission,
The design and operation of the Bonita Creek Park constitutes
a serious hazard, nuisance, and detriment to our community and we
demand that changes be made to bring the park into compliance with
common standards for community planning and with the disclosure
description given to us at the time we bought our homes. In fact
this facility is not a park at all, it is an active, stadium type
athletic facility. It does not belong nextio an owner occuppied
residential development. The following items are currently unacceptable:
1. Noise levels from cheering crowds, whistles and other such
sources regularly exceed 75 decibels up to 10 :00 PM. Current
regulations onlyallow 55 decibels between residences. A
recent court ruling in the case of the Pacific Ampitheater
set limits on noise which are regularly exceeded at the Park,.
2. The park is currently being overutilized for its parking
capacity, creating a chronic situation where cars are parked
illegally in the bike lanes around the park. The City is
aware, by its own admission of the relatively small number
of parking spaces and oversche'duling of events constitutes
willful neglect of the safety of the community.
3. The park design does•not consider the presence of single
family homes along its one side.
a. The entrance to the park is such that all traffic
to and from the park has to pass through a residential
area.
b. The active, noise generating areas, such as the
basketball court, activity building, and grandstands,
-are close to the houses and the quiet, passive areas
such as the parking lots, and outfields are away
from the houses.
4. The maintenance of the grass and trees in the park is
substandard.
5• The majority of the people who utilize the park are not from
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d1 County. This creates'an increased risk to our neighborhood
from crime and vandalism.
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- ._w...6..._.The. park is virtual-ly•-unusable-ito local.residents because ••-- - --
there are'no typical park facilities such as vfalking paths
or picnic tables and because of the heavy scheduling and
danger of sports activities.
7. Light infiltration onto the adjoining residences.
8. All of the above problems are represented to the extreme by
the Junior All- American Football Program which uses the park
for 11 to 12 weeks every Saturday in September, October and
November. These games go from 8 AM to 10 PM non -stopt They
generate a constant stream of traffic, representing 500 -1000
people associated with the games. This includes busloads of
singing, cheering, supporters, constant cheerleading,-'four referee
whistes every 45 seconds or so, people with trumpets, drums,
and other such instruments, car horns blowing when the cars
leave and at various other times, trash and beer cans thrown
into our yards from cars, loud car stereos, cars parked
illegally all day in the bike lanes, etc., etc., etc.. This
•If we had bought our homes with the park existing as it is we
would have less of a complaint. The damages we have suffered are
because the park was not built at the timefand the disclosure statement
that was required by the city in the approved Planned Community Text
was neither accurate nor complete. In fact, we believe that insufficient
disclosure was done intentionally in order to sell the adjacent homes
at the premium they were sold at and to get this facility built so that
it would be too late for the local residents to stop it!
1. The record is clear that the City wanted to build an
active recreational complex and that this was the last-
possible location in the City.
2. The PC Text requires that disclosure be made to "all first
and subsequent occupants and owners of the intent to provide
active recreational facilities with night lighted fields."
The disclosure we signed does not use the word "active" and
does not reflect the true intent of the park planners.
Further when we called the City as directed in the disclosure;
no drawings of the park were. available even though they
existed and the description giver, did not point out any of the i
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land was deeded to the City in 1984 yet the building
nit was not applied for until June 29, 1987, the same
the escrow closed on the-- majorityl -of -the homes along
park. Is this just a coincidence, given that the City
so anxious to have this park, the land was available,#
grading and drawings were complete in late 1986.
4. The sign that was placed on the site to inform the public
of the park was absolutely misleading. Photos are attached
of the sign, which shows trees and park benches, and of a
sign put up in Yorba Linda in the same set of circumstances.
The difference is night and day.
Because of this lack of disclosure about the true nature of the
park, the homes we purchased are now of significantly lower value.
If we had known we would not have purchased here. This situation is
a source of great anxiety and has seriously impacted our physical,
mental, and financial well being.
We believe that the City in its desire to create and force fit
a certain type of facility has violated reasonable limits on the
location, planning, design, approval,'and disclosure of this facility
and we demand that major changes must be made,.
•We are available with additional background and information on
all of the above. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with
you and show you firsthand the fairness of our position.
Sincerely,
Residents of Newport North Villas
Attachments:
7- pages- background planning documents and memos
Photos - Park Signs
Article - LA Times re: Pacific Ampitheatre noise limits
Photo - Cars parked illegally in bike lanes
Disclosure Statement
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affordable for a period of tan (10) years from the data of
original Occupancy. Dependent on 'the availability of Mortgage
Revenue Bond Financing and CDBG• funds, the City will detemins
the mix of ownership and rental affordable housing units.
These affordable housing units shall be developed prior to or
concurrent with the other development in the North Ford area
and the additional 221,2b0 square feet of office permitted in
Koll Center Newport - Office Site C.
3. That a fire station site be reserved within the project area.
4. That residential uses developed shall comply with the
requirements of the park dedication ordinance through land
dedication. The park site shall, be parcelled and made
accessible concurrent with approval of the first residential
development. The City shall have the right to commence site
improvements concurrent with development of the first
residential tract. If the entire park is not developed prior to
Occupancy of the first residential unit, a mechanism shall be
established to inform all first and subsequent occupants and
owners or the community park location and the intent to provide
active recreational facilities with night lighted fields.
5. That the Eastoluf£ Drive extension De deleted from the City s
Master Plan of Streets and Hignways.
6. That the extension or University Drive South to Eastbluff Drive
North be designated on the City's Master Plan of Streets and
Highways as a Primary Road - four lanes divided.
7. That projected noise contour lines be adjusted for revised
roadway alignments.
a. That letters of service regarding water, sewer, and school
services be executed prior to approval of any Tentative Tract
Hap.
9. That a development agreement between the City of Newport Beach
and The Irvine Company be executed prior to or concurrent with
any further discretionary approvals. This agreement shall
address provision of affordable housing, parkland dedication,
traffic and circulation system improvements, dedications and
exactions, the fire station reservation, and the phasing of all
components. The development in North Ford /San Diego Creek
South and the additional 221,250 square feet of development in
Koll Center Newport - Office Site C shall be subject to this
agreement.
30. At the time of future discretionary, approvals the project shall
be required to contribute a sum equal to its Lair share of
future circulation system improvements as shown on the City's
Master Plan of Streets and Highways and other mitigation
measures as required. The 2[1,250 square feet of office and
120 dwelling units shall not be subject to fair share
requirements.
Regularly passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Newport
Beach on the 26th day or September, 1983, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES Balalis, Goff, King, Kurlander,
McLaughlin, Person, winburn
NOES
ABSENT
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Coast Highway through Mariner's Mile is a third area where future traffic
volumes are of some concern. The additional traffic generated by North Ford,
Belcourt, and Newport Center in this area is not the source of the problem.
The Mariner's Mile area has a potential for 302,011 square feet of additional
development under the existing General Plan and Zoning. This area is being
studied independently to come up with a viable transportation solution.
The proposed project, if approved, will add substantially to development
permitted by the General Plan. It is therefore suggested that a development
phasing program be developed to insure:
1. Dedication of all right -of -way needed for ultimate improvements
to Jamboree Road, MacArthur Boulevard, and the Avocado Couplet;
2. timely completion of Jamboree Road, MacArthur Boulevard and
Avocado Couplet ultimate improvements;
3. the completion of the Corona del Mar Freeway; and
4, the construction of Pelican Hills Road.
S. Parks and Recreation Facilities. The General Plan Amendment proposed
includes a t 12 acre park facility located southerly of the University Drive
is extension adjacent to the residential site. Subdivision of land for a 888
unit residential project will generate f 9.9 acres of park dedication
requirement.
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has twice reported to the City
Council on the need for an active recreation and shorts complex (See
Attachments 1 & 2). This complex is envisioned to include four (4) softball
fields, parking, concession facilities and other recreational amenities (such
as a gymnasium and multi- purpose rooms). This facility would be used for
adult and youth recreation programs such as slow -pitch softball, youth
baseball and soccer. This complex should be night - lighted. The Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Director has further indicated (See Attachment 3) that
10 - 12 acres of flat and relatively square land will be required for this
facility. The North Ford area is the only area the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department has been able to identify for this use.
Future residential development on the North Ford site will be required to
comply with the requirements of the Park Dedication Ordinance. A t 12 acre
park should be designated on this site. The park dedication requirement of
the residential development should be satisfied through dedication of land on
the site. Additionally, a total of twelve (12) acres of the site shall be
designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space. Any land required
for the neighborhood park/ recreation and sports complex in excess of the
dedication required by the residential development ..on North Ford should be
held vacant, with the additional land acquired b the City through the
•(/, granting of park dedication credits, purchase or other'acquisition means.
V 6. Fire Station. As indicated in the draft Environmental Impact Report, the
proposed project is at the outer limits for response distance and time.
Although the Fire Department indicates that there is no need to expand
services as a direct result of the project, expansion of facilities in the
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•It is anticipated that with a complex such as the one staff is proposing, adult
softball leagues could operate year around. The maximum for Slow -Pitch would be
192 teams per quarter, or 768 per year. At a projected fee of $200 for Teague
entry, maximum revenue from this one sport alone would be $153,600. Currently,
adult softball returns a 30% administrative overhead after direct costs are sub-
tracted from revenues. At revenues of $153,600, 30% would total $46,080 per year.
To be conservative, a figure of $34,560 results from calculating league operation
at 75% capacity.
While it is true that the above projections may be high, one must remember these
figures include only one league on only one element of the package. A high -
quality softball facility would also attract tournaments, which can generate
$3,000 to $4,000 per year in rentals.
The four softball fields should be laid out in such a manner that multi -use
fields can be created on the same turf. The demand for soccer and football fields
has continually increased, especially in the area of youth soccer. This type of
multi -use facility would also allow the Recreation Division to offer an Adult Flag
Football League. Rentals to outside groups and additional adult leagues would
further increase revenues.
Regarding the gymnasium, there is an excellent potential for rentals to outside
groups, as well as a rental figure which would be charged to our own classes.
Expansion of the current adult basketball leagues would generate additional
revenues. Currently, this Department is at the mercy of the School District, and
there just isn't adequate gymnasium space. In addition to expansion of adult !
basketball and utilization by current classes, there are other possibilities:
indoor soccer, floor hockey, youth sports clinics, sports camps, badminton, roller-
skating, rollerdisco bingo games, and so forth. The rate of return for rentals
can be maximized by including amenities such as showers, locker rooms and a weight
room to the gymnasium facility.
Additional multipurpose rooms are definitely needed, and costs for plumbing and
other core necessities would be kept down by having the multipurpose rooms in
the same structure as the gymnasium. Here again, potential for use by classes,
and outside rentals is very good.
The concession facility could be a real' money maker for some enterprising
entrepreneur. Perhaps the most attractive alternative would be to lease the
facility to a private vendor and take a percentage of the gross, as is done at
Corona del Mar Main Beach. Consideration should be given to allowing the sale
of beer, as this would be extremely attractive to adult - league participants.
there are many restrictions one would have to impose in such a situation, of
course; however, proper regulation would allow a smooth - running operation.
One additional factor that should be researched on the gymnasium, multipurpose
rooms and concession building is the possibility of solar energy. Since the
federal and state governments have become quite proactive on this issue, there
is a good chance federal grant monies might be available for funding the heating
and cooling package with alternative energy forms.
If "lanes" which would accommodate heavy equipment were built into the design,
additional revenue could be generated by renting the open -field area for
carnivals, fairs, and outdoor concerts.. The possibilities for such a complex
are indeed phenomenal!
• ANTICIPATED "ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD" REVENUES:
(REVENUES AFTER DIRECT COSTS)
Adult,Softball $ 34$60
Adult Basketball 5,000
Gymnasium Rentals 3,000
.Multipurpose Room Rentals 2;500
Special Events & Tournaments 4,000
Field Rentals 1,500
Percentage.of Concession Gross :25,000
$ 75,560
These figures are admittedly unrefined as yet; however, staff feels they are
conservatively stated. At a figure of $75,560 annually, development costs
would be paid off in less than seventeen years.
The site selected for the project is the University- Irvine parcel. This City -
owned land is approximately eight acres and would be an ideal place for such a
complex.
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At its meeting of November 6, 1979, the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
endorsed the project wholeheartedly, and chose to bring this concept before the
City Council at the November 26 joint meeting. The Commission strongly supports
the project and wishes to ascertain Council's thoughts on the matter prior to
directing staff to do further study.
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ITEM NO. /
TO: MAYOR ANO'CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and staff
SUBJECT: ACTIVE RECREATION FACILI.TY
CONCEPT:
Development of an active recreation facility that includes
multi -use athletic fields, adequate parking, and possible
future gymnasium construction.
DISCUSSION•
Park development gWe have e many smalls parks that e are quite valuable from a passives neighborhood standpoint. Our number of
night lighted facilities have experienced a true test of-merit due to
environmental concerns. Our unique natural resources have made
• Newport Beach a beautiful place topographically with outstanding
views. However, it has also been one of the, reasons for our inability
to pursue a first class activity center.
Users of the facility that we are proposing are not only residents.
The impact on our existing programs due to the industrial and commercial
growth of the area is significant. We have found that for many it is
desirable to participate in recreational activities• where they work.
For this reason the viability and revenue generating capability of our
concept is sound.
The development of this type of facility will be providing a multi -use
facility that will satisfy needs of the community that are current and
projected to be long term areas of interest. Team sports, whether they
be youth or adult, are here to stay in one form or another. To best
serve the recreational needs of the community the facility must have
the capability of being night lighted. No existing facility or possible
school closure has this characteristic.
The Commission and staff are seeking an approval of the concept by the
City Council to enable active implementation plans to be pursued. Your
comments and suggestions are welcome on this matter.
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ttacnment No. s
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department
DATE: April 25,'1983
TO: Pat Temple, Senior Planner
FROM: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Future Park Needs
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In addition to what might be identified in the current review and update of
the Open Space and Recreation Element of the 'General Plan, an obvious need
has been determined by. users for an active recreation_fa�ciiity. Due to the
tremendous growth of our adult softball program an the he addition of another
youth baseball program, our capability of providing facilities for all
potential users is deficient.
To solve the problem, the acquisition and development of an active recreation
complex that has the ability to be night - lighted is desirable. To contain
four (4) softball fields, parking and other recreational amenities, a parcel
of 10 -12 acres will be needed. The parcel should be flat and be relatively
square for design purposes. This type of facility would be a community
facility that would serve the adult patron, primarily on a day -to -day basis.
However, it would be available for youth programs of a culminating type,
i.e., playoff or championships.
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Bydirecting the adult users to a central facility, it allows efficient administra-
tion of a revenue producing program to occur and all neighborhood and local
facilities are available for use by youth groups. This assures accessibility
and decreases travel time for young people who have limited travel capabilities.
The North Ford area is the only area this Department has been able to identify
as having the characteristics for development of the concept as proposed. It
is centrally located for our primary industrial users and the lighting would not
impair existing residential areas. If it is necessary to add to the development
requirements, purchase outright, give future credits or some other method to
obtain the desired 10 -12 acres, it is felt by this Department that this area
may be our last chance to obtain a public facility of this type to service the
community.
If further information is necessary, please feel free to give me a call.
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8. The proposed project supports the City's policy to eliminate
constraints to housing production, increase allowed density,
and provide incentives to the building industry to facilitate
the provision of housing for low and moderate- income
households.
9. The City of Newport Beach recognizes the unique opportunity to
provide affordable housing on the North Ford site, consequent-
ly, the proposed project's increased residential uses will
achieve a balance between residential and commercial activities
and between employment and housing.
10. The provision of a fire station reservation as part of the pro-
posed project will increase the ability of the Fire Department
to adequately serve the northeast area of the city.
is11. The provision of a fire station reservation as part of the pro-
posed project will represent a long -term cost savings to the
City by allowing termination of the existing contract with the
County of Orange for Fire Station #27.
12. The community park proposed as part of the project will create
a uni ue active recreational area that cannot be provided else-
;he wi in a ci y, an ich will serve the recreational
needs of all segments of the community.
13. The community park has been incorporated into the design pro-
cess of the proposed project at an early stage to ensure that
there are_no conflicts between the residential and park uses
14. The commercial site designated as part of the proposed project
will reduce traffic through the Eastbluff community by provid-
ing alternate shopping opportunities in a convenient location
for development in the surrounding area.
15. The commercial site designated as part of the proposed project
•represents a new positive revenue source to the city.
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Atnjtle$tre;sipera _ s. were
the rival
noise
amttationa on the 18,765 - capacity
roc& and pop concert facility on the
same day that Pacific officials
learned that they had lost their bid
to acquire a controlling interest in
their longtime competitor.
In the wake of a U.S. Justice
Department suit filed last week to
stop a merger between the two
amphitheaters, the consortium of
Private investors who own Irvine
Meadows accepted a rival offer
that will keep it out of Pacific's
control. Robert Geddes, a minority
shareholder in the 15,000 - capacity
Irvine facility, has teamed with
Irving Azoff, a veteran record
industry executive, to buy "a sub-
stantial interest" in Irvine Mead-
ows. As a result, competition will
continue. The deal is expected to
put an end 'to the government's
antitrust action.
The Pacific Amphitheatre is
owned by the East Coast -based
Nederlander Organization, which
lit:Q lie I s merging with Irvine
cos to solve both problems. If
erger had gone through,
erlander could have shunted
Please see PACIFIC, A15
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cos and offered. the
a Mesa .neighbors
s,, time, a"merger
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e Justice Department 8ult,
coinbined `iepenues at the two
aWiles are between $13 million
d $20 miIII90 annually. Each
phitheater• has presented be-
tween 35 and 55 concerts a year.
Under the new noise ruling,
Superior Court Judge Richard J:
aeacom ordered Pacific officials to
keep sound levels within five deci-
bels of the county's sliding -scale
noise ordinance. Noise from the
amphitheater will not exceed 55
decibels for more than 30 minutes,
nor be louder than 75 decibels at
any time, the judge's order states.
Because there was only one
Plaintiff in the noise complaint,
Costa Mesa resident Laurie Lusk,
noise levels will be measured from
Lusk's property.
Ending a two -week trial, Bea-
com said the noise from concerts at
the amphitheater had exceeded 55
decibels for more than half -hour
periods for years. He ,said he be-
lieves that such noise levels consti-
tute a nuisance to the Lusk family
members and that they deserved
relief.
Beacom's ruling brought Lusk to
tears. She had waged the legal
fight against the amphitheater
with financial backing from about
300 of her neighbors.
"I can't believe it," Lusk said. "I
can't believe it's over." When
.asked if the long court fight was
;worth it, Lusk said: "Every minute
!of it."
Quiet Decision- -
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Sound levels am to ti j
measured at the home of
Plaintiff Laude tusk and moni -' .
tored by the county marsltd's
office.
F But the ruling may not be the
end of the issue. In the past,
Nederlander officials have had
noise restrictions against them
overturned on appeal.
Pacific attorney Deborah M.
Nesset said she would have to
consult with Nederlander officials,
but she did not rule out the possi-
bility of an appeal of Tuesday's
decision.
The judge assigned the county
marshal's office to monitor the
sound from a point near the Lusks'
property —or hire someone to do
it —and to report any violations.
Violations would be punishable by
contempt -of -court citations. At
another hearing Nov. 30, the mar-
shals will report on the amphithea-
ter's compliance.
— Nederlander officials have con-
tended that noise limits would
cause top rock attractions to by-
pass the Pacific, crippling its ef.
forts to compete.
Meanwhile, the entrance.of mu-
sic industry magnate Irving Azoff
as a new Irvine Meadows partner
i euffs out the last chance for a
Eger with the Pacific Amphi-
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Welcome,
The land use reap on the reverse side deplete ourrem and proposed WW uses In the a111114 surrounding your new dwelling on WWMt
of tred /22 7/ in Newport North. The map M provided for your information and should be fully reviewed to deMmmke
how your property might be affected by future development.
1. Future ment: Present plansb develop the real properly
adjoining or in the vicinity of your unit or lot are described on the
land use map. No warranties or representations are made that
such land uses will be carried out or will remain the same in the
future. Future development not shown on the map may occur.
2. View: Any view from your Id or land, whether developed or
undeveloped, is not intended as part of the value of your property
and is not guaranteed. Future development may affect your view.
3. Overflights: Residents of Newport North can expect airplane
and jet noise from overflight activities originating from John
Wayne Airport.
4. UCI Land Use: The area easterly of MacArthur Boulevard between
BonftaZEWn and University Drive is within the University of CaF
ifornia inclusion area, currently planned for future development.
5. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. The Courtly of Orange
F adopted on its master plan of arterial highways an approved
route for the planned San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor.
• The Transportation Corridor will extend from the Corona del
Mar Freeway (Route 73) at Jamboree Road in the City of Newport
Beach, continue generally parallel to an easterly relocated
MacArthur Boulevard adjacent to Newport North and turn east
near Bonita Canyon Drive,
Near Newport North, the configuration of arterial highways was
scrutinized closely as part of transportation analyses prepared
by the County of Orange and City of Newport Beach. It is anticf-
.paced that modification of several planned and existing arterials
will be proposed as part of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation
Corridor construction. At this time the County is proposing that
MacArthur Boulevard be relocated easterly to accommodate the
corridor, that a segment of Bonita Canyon Drive easterly of
MacArthur be abandoned and that Bison Avenue be extended
easterly to interchange with the corridor and to conned with
California Avenue on the U.C.I. campus. Noise levels in Newport
North will Increase when the corridor is constructed.
For further information, contact the Orange County Transporta-
tion and Planning Division at (714) 834.5390.
6. Transit Facility Orange County: A Park -and -Ride facility is pro-
posed at fad (load and the San Joaquin Hihe ltaneportatlon Ca•
rldor and could vary in size from approximately two acres to bur
acres. Aaas to the Park-an"Ids facility would be achieved
from spans corrwur ran" W rvra moms.
7. Public Park: A twelve -acre city -owned facility is proposed for the
BD University Drive and LaVida. Facilities could include:
Tivo (2) softball tielde, one (1) adult soccer field, concession
area, and parking facilities. THESE FACILITIES WILL INVOLVE
LIGHTED NIGHT TIME USE. For information please contact the
ly of Newport at (714) 8443151.
a, %0WHI 1 AM 0110: 1110 Win wW VI aWlvennawp u.0 w'..
on son Avenue and Camelback. The anticipated devel-
_"ment will wrialst of approximately 50,000 square feet of
Testaurant and retell uses and a service station. The buildings
L' may be a maximum of thirty two feet high with lighted parking
ca facilities.
a a Ce Landfill: The County of Orange operates a major
soli waste Iand 1 in Coyote Canyon (approximately 2 miles
southeast of Newport North) serving the central and southern
portions of Orange County. This facility is planned to be in opera-
tion through the end of 1988. For further information, contact the
Orange County General Services Program, Solid Waste Manage-
ment- Office, (714) 834 -8100.
10. Bayview Development: The area located northwesterly of Newport
North at the comer of Bristol and Jamboree is planned to include
single -famity, detached and attached homes, office buildings and
a hotel.
11. Geologic Conditions: An inactive geological (earthquake) fault
zone was discovered during mass grading of the Newport North
community. Certain grading procedures were followed as recom-
mended by the developer's soils engineer. Sod and geotechnical
reports are available at the City of Newport Beach.
12. No Representation: No salesperson, employee or agent has the
authority to make any representations to you which contradict
the- foregoing matters. You acknowledge that no representations
have been made to you by any such persons upon whom you
have relied in the purchase of the property. Please indicate below
any contrary statements made by a sales representative.
Please indicate your acknowledgement and agreement to the foregoing and your review of the land use map by signing your name on the
space prowded.below:
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THE AREAS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SHOWN ON THIS
MAP ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PLANNING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE. HOWEVER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MOST OF
THE INFORMATION IS PRELIMINARY NATURE AND THEREFORE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE LOCATIONS AND USES SHOWN WILL
BE REFINED FURTHER AS SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT
PROCESSING OCCURS THROUGH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES!
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: August 23, 1990
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
FROM: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: JUNIOR ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Junior All American Football will be utilizing. the Bonita Creek
Park's football field on eight Saturdays beginning September 8.
They will take a break on September 22. They are scheduled to go
from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. for five of these weeks. Each game may
draw as many as 200 spectators. There are 235 residents of Newport
Beach participating in the program. 160 participants are boys and
75 are girls.
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
DATE: September 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: BONITA CREEK PARK
Attached to this memo you will find minutes of the Septemer 24,
1991 meeting with the Newport North homeowners and the Recreation
Program Subcommittee regarding on -going problems at the Bonita
Creek Park facility. You will also find the petition referred to
by Mr. Rabun in the minutes and correspondence from the Junior All
American Football organization outlining steps taken by the group
to assist in alleviating the stated problems. We have also
included the remaining schedule of games.
As a result of this meeting, John Walz, representing Junior All
American Football, has been contacted and requested to complete a
thorough trash sweep of the park area following the conclusion of
the final game each Saturday. *.
Rich Edmonston, City Traffic Engineer, will be contacted regarding
the possibility of a new inlet into the park from 'University
Street.
The Parks Division will be contacted to see about adding trees,
picnic benches and BBQ's to the park in an attempt to make the park
more available to the immediate neighbors. Some type of walking
trail or perhaps a par exercise course may be in future plans for
the park.
The Recreation Division will also follow the lead of Junior All
American Football and ban all noise makers, i.e., air horns, bull
horns, and the like. The field lights, which are set on a timer to
be extinguished at 10:15 P.M. Monday- Friday, will be monitored for
one week to ensure the 10:15 P.M. curfew. A minimum of one of the
two ball diamonds at Bonita Creek will be made available to the
public for play up until one hour prior to game time. This
.Department will also look into the possibility of securing Davidson
Field on the opening day of Junior All American football. This
seems to be the day which causes much of the animosity among the
parks's neighbors as a result of the high numbers of park visitors
and the traffic, noise and trash. We will also avoid all double
usage of the park on Saturdays during the football season.
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we also informed the homeowners present that a simple call to our
Department and, specifically, to Nancy Beard would be a great way
to alleviate some of the problems raised at this meeting.
This Department will continue
Saturdays in which Bonita Creek
Football season as painless as
to strive towards making the 10
is used during Junior All American
possible for our neighbors.
• A'special Meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Program
Committee was held September 24 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council
Conference Room.
Subiect: Bonita Creek Park /Junior All American Football
Attendees*
Taylor Grant, Chair, Recreation Program Committee
John Konwiser, Recreation Program Committee Member
Phil Glasgow, Recreation Program Committee Member
Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent
Karen Weigand, Police Department, representing the Traffic Division
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rabun, Newport North homeowners
Bill Tappan, Newport North homeowner
Mali Gulledge, Newport North homeowner
Bob Jones, Newport North homeowner ,
Sandra King, Newport North homeowner and head of JAAF cheerleaders
Mimi Ko, Representative from the Newport News
Dottie Flohr, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Secretary
Commissioner Grant called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M. He
explained the responsibilities of the Committee which include
• scheduling of facilities for both youth and adult groups. He
explained that any decisions by the Committee can first be appealed
to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and then to the
City Council.
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Dan Rabun pointed out that the idea of the homeowners meeting with
the Committee came from the City Manager. He stated that the major
problems are with the football games at Bonita Creek Park which
generate too much traffic and noise, result of which he feels their
property values have decreased. Mr. Rabun stated he felt the park
was not properly designed since it is too close to residential
homes. He presented a petition signed by 14 residents stating they
believe the noise from football games at the park is excessive and
must be stopped.
Mali Gulledge reported she purchased her home because of the park,
however, her 3 boys have'been told they cannot use the ball
diamonds after school because the fields are reserved for evening
games. She also commented that the Disclosure should have been
more specific and addressed the lights, noise levels, etc.
Bill Tappan reported he felt the 3 major concerns are noise, trash
and parking. He stated he recognized the park is a valuable asset,
however, since it has been set aside for special groups, residents
are adversely affected. (Examples: 6:45 A.M. workouts, partying
after games, overflowing trash, parking problems and whistles.)
Bob Jones advised he was President
from October, 1987 to November,
Member. He agreed the Disclosure
of the Homeowners Association
1990, and is a current Board
Was misleading and pointed out
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• there are 12 homeowners that face the .park who are affected by the
lighting and noise. He commented that the lighting problems have
been lessened considerably, however, there is a problem with the
number of teams that converge on the fields at a given time.
Mr. Jones reported that the Association is working with the City to
implement gates, however, the homeowners are becoming increasingly
concerned over the parking and noise problems and that they will
become worse. He also pointed out that the lights are sometimes on
until 11:00 or 11:30 P.M. which is much too late.
Commissioner Grant explained that the Disclosure was discussed last
year which is a subject between the buyer and seller.
Nancy Beard reported the lights, which are on a timer, are
scheduled to go off at 10:15 P.M. at the very latest, which is when
the park is closed. No one has contacted her in this regard -and
she asked that they do so in order to solve such problems.
In response to the comment about activity taking place at 6:45
A.M., Ms. Beard advised that there are no scheduled activities at
this hour, however, ,the park is open to the public.
Karen Weigand advised that parks are not to be actively used until
after 7:00 A.M.
Commissioner Konwiser recommended that homeowners call the Police
Department if a private party or group is unnecesarily disturbing
them.
Commissioner Grant pointed out JAAF does not pound their stakes
until after 8:00 A.M., and that there are no organized activities
scheduled except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:15 P.M.
In response to the homeowners' concerns that outside residents use
the park, Nancy Beard explained that, although adult softball uses
both fields, a point system is used so that priority is given to
those who live or work in Newport Beach.
In answer to Ms. Gulledge's concerns about her boys using the park
after school, Ms. Beard agreed this is a communication problem with
the field maintenance man which will be resolved by not preparing
the fields until approximately 5:00 P.M. for the 6:00 P.M. games.
Commissioner Grant reviewed the JAAF at home and away schedule
which does require night games. Scheduling is done early in the
year and they will make sure there is no double scheduling, which
caused most of the problems recently.
• In addition, Traffic Engineering is painting the curb red and
barriers will be implemented by JAAF to reduce the parking
problems.
Karen Weigand advised that writing tickets doesn't resolve the
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• parking problem; and that when the park was monitored 2 weeks ago,
they noted that most people do not use available parking places
that are a little distance away.
Jim Tappan suggested the M.W.D. be contacted for additional parking
on their land and that an entrance off University be considered to
reduce the noise.
Nanqy Beard advised a request has just been transmitted to the
M.W.D. for use of their land for additional parking.
Commissioner Grant pointed out parking should not be a problem if
only one event is scheduled. He also commended JAAF for being
sensitive to all the issues and that they have made a concerted
effort towards cleaning up all trash. Maintenance staff cleans up
after softball the following day.
Addressing the issue of the entrance, Commissioner Grant suggested
the homeowners meet with Rich Edmonston and the Committee will
review the subject with staff.
Discussion ensued concerning the noise issue and Messrs. Tappan and
Rabun concluded the only solution is to move JAAF to another site.
• Commissioner Grant pointed out there are no alternative fields and
the City facilities are booked to the maximum and that whistles are
necesary from a safety standpoint.
Commissioner Grant summarized the Committee's suggested solutions
to resolving the.homeowners' problems as follows:
1. Trash - Communicate again with the field users (softball,
football, soccer, etc.) concerning litter control.
2. Parking - The curb is being painted red. There be further
enforcement by the Police Department. There will be no
double scheduling. The M.W.D. has been contacted for
additional parking spaces on their land.
31. Traffic - The homeowners to discuss access on University
with Rich Edmonston.
4. Noise - Limit the start times and number of games.
Cheerleaders to move to the far end of the football field
on Mondays.
Mr. Rabun recommended adding trees, picnic benches, trails and
possibly BBQ's to the park. Commissioner Grant acknowledged the
Commission would be happy to address the idea of adding these
amenities.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
• PETITION
Tj: THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CONCERNING: NOISE AT BONITA CREEK PARK
The undersigned believe that the noise generated from football games at Bonita
Creek Park is excessive and unreasonable and must be stopped.
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NEWPORT MESA JR. ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL
881 DOVER DRIVE, SUITE 14 -27
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92663
(714) 646 -0931
September 23, 1991
Mr. Ron Whitley
Director - Parks, Beaches & Recreation
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 1788
Newport Beach, California 92658
Dear Mr. Whitley:
• The Board of Newport Mesa.Junior All American Football has
directed me to inform you and the P.B. & R. Commission of
the steps taken to alleviate noise and parking problems at
.Bonita Creek Park. It is our wish to not only provide a
well organized safe youth activity, but to be good
neighbors with our fellow Newport Beach citizens.
In reference to noise control:
a) We have banned all noise makers, including
air horns, shakers, P.A. Systems, bull horns
etc.
b) We worked with O.C.J.A.A.F. in scheduling so
that no field activity would start before 8:30
A.M., and no games until 10:00 A.M. This year
we have worked so that we only have two night
games at 7:00 P.M.
c) We reduced cheerleading practice down to one
night and required that it end at 7:30 P.M.
d) We constructed our own video stand eliminating
the need for semi - trailer delivering scissor
platform to the field.
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e) We have requested the C.I.F. officials to use
non- abrasive whistles. (This is something we
cannot control.)
In reference to parking problems:
ia) We have instructed all members of our organization
as to of the tstreet kthat rruns parallel ntot South
the football
field.
b) We have obtained barricades from the City and will
towthevbikeelane onaSaturdaysotopdiscouragese next
illegal parking.
c) We have worked with Sgt. Mike McDonough Of the
Newport Beach Police Department, informing
visiting teams of the parking restrictions.
. It is obvious that we have worked diligently to improve
any problems that exist with our use of Bonita Creek..
Many of our players, coaches and cheerleaders live in the
Newport North community. As a matter of fact our Cheer
Co- ordinator owns a home in this development., We have
been as sensitive as.possible to the residents and will
continue working to improve the conditions at the park.
The property owners all knew full well that a recreational
park would be built at this site. It is almost hard to
believe, in this day and age when every morning you pick
up the newspaper to read about gang shootings and youth
delinquency, that someone should be so short sighted about
a quality youth activity. We believe that the City cares
bout its youth. We hope to get your continued support
/fok the boys and girls of our city.
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BONITA CREEK SPORTS COMPLEX
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
FALL - 1991
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Softball (6 -10 p.m.
Fields City Softball Leagues - Adult
Monday through Friday
all 5 -8 p.m.
Field Junior All- American Football
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
3 -9 P.M. 8 -10 P.M. 8 -10 P.M. 8 -10 p.m.
Corona del Mar Soccer Club
Youth and young adult
'•tonday through Thursday
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Junior AA Football
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• u PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
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July 27, 1992
Mr. Robert T.
Mr. Robert M.
Newport North
Gentlemen:
Jones
Bosemer
Villas Homeowners Association
The City Manager has asked me to respond to your letter to the City
Council regarding current uses of Bonita Creek Park. Please be
advised that I have referred your letter to the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission for review and action. The Commission meets
on August 4, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 3300
Newport Boulevard. You are encouraged to attend this meeting to
provide your input to the Commission on this issue.
As you know, this has been an issue that we have struggled with the
past few years, and our ability to; provide a public facility to
serve the needs of Newport Beach! and respect the homeowners
requires a delicate balance that is difficult to obtain. Staff
would be pleased to work with local homeowner associations to
provide improvements to the park that reflect your needs and will
implement use controls that mitigate unreasonable impact to your
community.
If there are questions, please feel free to call me at 644 -3151.
Cordially,
Ronald A. Whitley
Director
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MANAGEMENT GROUP
July 31, 1992
Mr. Ronald Whitley, Director.
City of Newport Beach -
Parks, Beaches & Recreation bepartment
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92659, -1768
Item No. 8
3009 Daimler Street
Santa Ana, California 92705
(714) 660 -0777 • FAX (714) 660 -9487
RE: NEWPORT NORTH VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Dear Mr. Whitley:
We received your letter dated July 27, 1992 on the 29th, leaving
only five (5) days to notify, all the homeowners in the North Ford
Communities and allow them to make plans to attend or respond to
your August 4th PB &R Commission Meeting.
This is insufficient time for such an important issue.
• We are, therefore, requesting that you schedule the issue for
your October meeting as- the fall schedule of activities at the
park will be in full swing. Please confirm the exact time and
date of the meeting as soon as possible so we can send out
advance notification to all-concerned.
Thank your very much for your immediate attention to this matter.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Brazo, our
Association's project manager, at Marquis Management Group at
(714) 660 -0777.
Sincerely,
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEWPORT, NORTH VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
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ROBERT M. BOSEMER, President!
ROBERT T. JONES, Vice President
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
P.B. & R. COMMISSION - RECREATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
BONITA CREEK PARK USAGE MEETING
MINUTES
Thursday, September 10, 1992
Approximately 75 people attended the meeting. Most of the audience
was comprised of JAAF coaches, parents and participants. In atten-
dance were approximately six or seven members of the various home-
owners associations from the surrounding neighborhood. A board -
member from one of the associations arrived late.
The aforementioned boardmember stated that, although this subject
was still an issue with his association, the board was not sure if
they would like to formally address the Commission at this time.
Homeowner comments:
The homeowners contend that the park was paid for by the residents
of the subdivision and the park does not serve their needs, as, in
their opinion, is required by the city ordinance that applies to
park development.
The homeowners feel that the whistles used by JAAF, both during the
week by the coaches, and on Saturdays by the referees, are too loud
and are very intrusive. They feel that the noise created by the
whistles is so loud that it is greatly disturbing, even if they
have all of their doors and windows shut and the television turned
on.
It is the homeowners' opinion that the lights are too bright and
are often left on after users depart from the park.
The noise levels and parking problems created by the park's usage
are a "general nuisance," as defined by a city ordinance, according
to the homeowners. The homeowners contend that three of the four
definitions apply to conditions at Bonita Creek.
The homeowners feel that the aforementioned problems are due to the
proximity of the activity areas and the residences.
The homeowners stated the following opinions:
1. That the number of parking spaces is inadequate during large
events and on JAAF game days.
2. Trash, including liquor bottles and cans, are routinely present
at the park.
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• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
P.B. & R. COMMISSION - RECREATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
BONITA CREEK PARK USAGE MEETING
MINUTES'
Thursday, September 10, 1992
Approximately 75 people attended the meeting. Most of the audience
was comprised of JAAF coaches, parents and participants. In atten-
dance were approximately six or seven members of the various home-
owners associations from the surrounding neighborhood. A board -
member from one to the associations arrived late.
The aforementioned boardmember stated that, although this subject
was ,still an issue with his association, the board was not sure if
they would like to formally address the Commission at this time.
Homeowner comments:
The homeowners contend that the park was paid for by the residents
of the subdivision and the park does not serve their needs, as, in
• their opinion, is required by the city ordinance that applies to
park development.
The homeowners feel that the whistles used by JAAF, both during the
week by the coaches, and on Saturdays by the referees, are too loud
and are very intrusive. They feel that the noise created by the
whistles is so loud that it is greatly disturbing, even if they
have all of their doors and windows shut and the television turned
on.
It is the homeowners' opinion that the lights are too bright and
are often left on after users depart from the park.
The noise levels and parking problems created by the park's usage
are a "general nuisance," as defined by a city ordinance, according
to the homeowners. The homeowners contend that three of the four
definitions apply to conditions at Bonita Creek.
The homeowners feel that the aforementioned problems are due to the
proximity of the activity areas and the residences.
The homeowners stated the following opinions:
1. That the number of parking spaces is inadequate during large
events and on JAAF game days.
2. Trash, including liquor bottles and cans, are routinely present
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at the park.
3. The park was heavily watered during the drought, and is still
being watered during the middle of the day.
4. The sign placed at the park prior to construction did not state
the exact nature of the park's future activities.
5. Softball players warm -up on the walkways before games, making it
dangerous for residents to walk in the park during games.
Homeowner suggestions /requests:
The homeowners presented a memorandum that was addressed to the
Newport North Villas Homeowners from their Board of Directors
regarding the usage of the park. One of the sections of the
memorandum contained a summation from a survey that was conducted
recently. The following items are a partial list of the amenities
that homeowners desire at the park. The numbers to the right
represent the number of votes for each amenity. The number of
total responses was 79.
Passive sitting areas
42
Walking /jogging track
38
Picnic areas
37
Walking /stroller paths
34
Barbecue areas
33
Bicycle paths
23
"Par" exercise course
21
• Dog run
20
Youth activity center
16
The remainder of the amenities (eight) received less than ten votes
each.
Junior All- American Football:
The football program wishes that it could be a silent neighbor, but
this is impossible due to the nature of the activity. Whistles
must be used for safety reasons, and fan noise is inevitable at any
sporting event.
The large crane that used to arrive at the park on Saturday
mornings to allow for videotaping of the games is no longer used.
Coaches are limited to one whistle per team during weekday
practices.
No noisemakers are allowed at any time.
No sound systems are allowed at any time.
Letters have gone out to all teams in the league regarding legal
. parking at the park. Barricades were used last season to ensure
that parents did not park illegally. These are being used again
this year.
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Corona del Mar High School fields are used in August in order to
minimize the use of Bonita Creek.
The season schedule is submitted to the city as soon as it is
available so that no other formal use of the park occurs during
Saturday games.
A majority of the games, which take place on Saturdays, are played
between 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Three people are employed to police the park of litter each
Saturday after games are concluded.
On an average game day, three games are played at Bonita Creek,
while the rest of the Newport Beach teams are travelling to other
cities to play.
Recreation Program Committee:
The Committee did not respond to the issues of how the park was
funded or to the appropriateness of the sign that was posted prior
to construction.
The P.B. & R. Department has begun routine observations of the park
at night in an attempt to make sure that lights are shut off once
the users have left the park.
Staff will investigate better signage of the illegal parking area
in question. (The city, installed one additional "No Parking" sign
at the area in question on Wednesday, 9/16/92). JAAF will place
barricades at this location, as they did last year, in order to
further alleviate this potential problem.
The Commission will request that the parks division adheres to
their litter collection schedule, and evaluates their watering
schedule.
The Commission will confirm with
policy of no formal bookings on
strictly adhered to.
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Attn: Parks & Recreation Commissioner and City Council Members
Re: Bonita Creek Park
The residents of Newport North are justified requesting a-
neighborhood neighborhood park instead of the playing fields it is now.
I live in Eastbluff on the other side of Jamboree and I am
bothered by the noise of the nightgames and lights. Activities
that are permitted should only be allowed in commercial type
fields and stadiums. I also agree that the park needs trees,
benches and walkways. Let us try to bring back some fun. and
• games into !fives of children instead of all these commercial
types of plays. We, the residents of this part of town are
having the quality of our lives deteriorated by increased
noise from car traffic created by the 73 Freeway, MacArthur
Blvd. and Jamboree Rd. and now the new aicraft departing procedures
from Oxange County Airport. We would appreciate it if the city
at leasts eliminates the excessive noise and light it is able
to control.
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September 24, 1992
Taylor- Grant
The City of Newport Beach,
I am an original homeowner in Newport North, and one of the many
reasons I chose to live here was because of the proximity to the
park. Like any other resident who wanted to live here, I am aware
that parks are filled with activities for people, i.e. baseball
diamonds, etc, but I feel the benefits far outweigh the negative
aspects. As a mother, I especially appreciate the fact that my son
and his friends have a place to go and expend their energy in a
positive way rather than hanging out in the streets or the malls;
whether playing Jr All American Football when he was younger or a
pick -up game of basketball now. The importance of these youth
programs in a child's life cannot be stressed enough, whether
football, cheerleading,, baseball, or any sport. The friendships,
self- esteem, hard work, fun, discipline, and focus that these
programs provide are priceless to the children, their parents, and
ultimately all the citizens of Newport Beach.
Newport Beach already has a recreational space problem and the loss
of Bonita Creek for such activities would not only be a blow to the
families of Newport North, but to all the families of Newport
Beach.
Sandra Clark
Newport North Resident
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J. Turner
July 21, 1992
• Mr. Kevin Murphy, City - Manager
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RE: Bonita Creek Park
Dear Mr. Murphy:
Ever since we completed the Bonita Creek Park and dedicated it for
use, it has been a source of irritation to the neighbors. they
contend that the park is a neighborhood park, not a regional park
and therefore they should have primary access to it. Quite the
opposite has occurred and over the years our PB &R Department has
scheduled Pop Warner Football League ga.*nes there -, soccer- games and
various other activities to the exclusion and to the detriment of
the people living up there.
Some of the residents are confused about the meaning of our
Municipal Code as it pertains to the dedication of park space and
how we define a community park in the Recreation and Open Space
Element. A Memorandum was written by the Deputy City Manager in
late 1991 /earlier 1992 addressing this and other issues regarding
this item. You may wish to consult with him and get a quick
refresher on the facts.
• 1I believe that the use of the park is consistent with some of our
guidelines. However, I also believe that our guidelines may not be
applicable in a fair and equitable manner in all situations
throughout the City. Bonita park may be a case in point.
I am requesting that Staff review our park use guidelines, compare
those guidelines with the activities scheduled for Bonita Park and
report the results back to the City Council at an upcoming Study
Session. I am trying to determine if we are overstepping some
reasonable bounds and, if we are, what we can do to rectify the
situation? If memory serves me correctly, there are some 1,900
- - - - - homes -in-and arounzi th�ti area anct their needs should be- addressed—
It is also my belief that we should use this data as we establish
the criteria regarding utilization of the proposed park in the
Castaways project.
For your information, I enclose a copy of the latest Memorandum I A-
received from the Homeowner's Association on this subject. /9^
Please contact me if you have any questions.
ly,
Mayor P Tem
City of Newport Beach
cc: R. Jones & A.M. Bosemer, Newport North Villas Homeowners Asso.
1507 ANTIGUA WAY • NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
V I OFFICE PHONE: 751 -4420 MESSAGE PHONE: 631 -3947
Item No. 6
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 29, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: PARKING OF VEHICLES AT 15th STREET PARK
RECOMMENDATION•
Transmit to the City Council a recommendation to add a section to
Chapter 11.04, CONDUCT IN PARKS, that allows parking for American
Legion events at 15th Street Park for 12 events per year.
DISCUSSION•
The Park and open Space Committee has met with interested community
groups a number of times over the past few months. Their
• involvement of all groups should be commended as to the proper way
to obtain community input on a controversial issue. Minutes of
their meetings are provided for the Commission's review.
The Committee will report at the Commission meeting on this
procedure and, if there are questions, please call.
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Ronald A. Whitley
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PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
JUNE 18, 1992 MEETING
AT THE LAST PB &R COMMISSION MEETING THE QUESTION AROSE,
SHOULD THE CITY ALLOW THE AMERICAN LEGION TO PARK CARS ON THE
PARK AT 15TH STREET ?. DURING THE'DISCUSSION I CAME TO THE
REALIZATION THAT THERE WERE THREE MAIN ISSUES TO,RESOLVE:
SHOULD THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ALLOW CARS TO PARK ON
THE GRASS OF CITY PARKS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS?
IF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE QUESTION IS NO,, THEN SHOULD
THE PARK AT 15TH STREET BE MADE AN EXCEPTION?
SHOULD THE CITY UPGRADE THE PARK AT 15TH STREET?
ON JUNE 18TH, THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE WILL MEET
WITH THE AMERICAN LEGIONi CENTRAL NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY
ASOC. AND THE PENINSULA POINT ASSOC. TO COME UP WITH A PLAN
TO UPGRADE THE PARK AT 15TH STREET.
THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE WILL MEET IN CLOSED SESSION
TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION WHETHER TO ALLOW PARKING ON THE
GRASS AT CITY PARKS.
IF THE ABOVE RECOMMENDATION IS NO. THEN THE PARK AND OPEN
SPACE COMMITTEE WILL MEET WITH THE AMERICAN.LEGION, CENTRAL
NEWPORT BEACH ASSOC. AND PENINSULA POINT ASSOC. FOR INPUT TO
DETERMINE IF AN EXCEPTION POLICY FOR THE 15TH STREET PARK
SHOULD BE DRAFTED.
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PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
• JULY 16, 1992 MINUTES
At the July 16 meeting of the Park and+ Open Space Committee,
representatives, of the American Legion and Central Newport Beach
Association met to finalize recommendations for the upgrading of
the park' at 15th Street: Minutes of the 'previous committee
- meetkngs were.: reviewed -, including•• correspondenge-'• received•
pertaining to the issues to be discussed. It ;is this committee's'
recommendation that the following improvements.-be approved:
1. Remove existing concrete walls of the barbeque and picnic
structure to allow for total visibility and access. No
other modifications were recommended • for the structure.
2. A city sign has been ordered to identify-the area as a
public park site., The sign should be available in
approximately 30 days.
3. Plant trees against the American Legion °fence running
parallel to the American Legion building.:
4.• Plant trees across the back fence of the park which is in
front of the boat storage and parking•area.
5. Trees should be appropriate in height as to maintain the
existing views of the coastal and harbor environment.
Alf discussion items on the July 16 agenda for park upgrade were
discussed and the above mentioned recommendations were unanimously
approved by the committee.
Commissioner Demmer passed out copies of City Ordinance 11.04.020
under Conduct in Parks, Section B. She advised that homeowner
associations will need to assess if the City Council should enforce
the existing Ordinance designed to authorize the American, Legion
special permit parking on the park for a limited number of large
community, events. She also suggested to the American Legion that
they may wish to attend the Central Newport Beach- Community
Association meeting to be held September 10 and contact other
homeowner associations on the Peninsula.
The final committee meeting will be held October 1 at 6:30 P.M. in
the City Council Chambers Conference Room to finalize ,parking
recommendations.
The Parks and Open Space Committee will present their findings to
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on October 6.
• GALE DEMMER !
PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 MINUTES
At the September 21 meeting of the Park and Open Space Committee,
representatives of the American Legion and Central Newport Beach
Association met to discuss and finalize the committee's
recommendation to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
regarding City Ordinance 11.04.020, Conduct in Parks, Section B of
Prohibited Conduct.
Citizens in attendance were:
Gale Demmer
Phil Glasgow
Nancy Beard
Winston West
Grace Sekeda
Fred Thompson
Bill Von Esch
Committee Chairperson
Commission Representative
City Staff Representative
American Legion Post Commander
Resident Homeowner on 15th Street
Central Newport Beach Association
Corporate Board Director of the
American Legion
Minutes of the previous committee meeting were reviewed. Park
improvements and recommendations approved at the July 16th meeting
were discussed, including suggestions from citizens who contacted
the Chairperson to request additional recommendations. No
• additions or modifications were accepted to the original park
improvement recommendation.
Correspondence received from Mr. Lowell O'Brien, President of the
Corporate Board of the American Legion, was read and discussed.
The committee did not support the request to change the name of the
Las Arenas Park on 15th Street next to the American Legion Building
to "Veterans Memorial Park." Renaming of 15th Street will be
referred to the Department of Traffic Affairs, Street Naming
Committee.
Fred Thompson, President of the Central Newport Beach Association,
reported that at their General Membership meeting members voted to
allow the American Legion use of the park site for public parking
for no more than twelve (12) community related events sponsored by
the American Legion. Discussion ensued with the committee
requesting the following recommendations be made to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission at their October 6 meeting.
Recommend a special event clause to City Ordinance
11.04.020 under Conduct in Parks, Section B with the
following conditions:
1. The special event clause will provide public
parking on park property at the Las Arenas
Park on 15th Street next to the American
Legion.
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2. Up to and no more than twelve (12), community
related events sponsored and /or cor- sponsored
by the American Legion will be approved.
3. Request for any specific event sponsored by
the American Legion will be submitted in
writing by the American Legion Post Commander.
4. The following parking approvals will be
guaranteed by the American Legion:
a. All irrigation heads are covered
with a protection traffic cone.
b. Attendants direct traffic to assure
orderly parking of vehicles.
C. Use of turf for vehicle parking is
cancelled and prohibited if it rains
three (3) days before or during an
event.
The Park and Open Space Committee will present their findings to
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission at a public hearing on
October 6, 1992.
GALE DEMMER
COMMITTEE CHAIR
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AMUSEMENTS AND DANCING —HOURS _ 11.02:010-11.04.020 -
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AMUSEMENTS AND DANCING—HOUR
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Sections:
11.02.010 Prohibited Hours.
11.02.010 Prohibited Hours. No person shall carry on, or assist in
carrying on any amusement, or entertainment to which the public is invited,
or in which the public may participate, or any public or semi - public dance,
at any time between the hours of two a.m. and seven a.m. of any day. (1949
Code § 4220).
Chapter 11.04
CONDUCT IN PARKS
Sections:
11.04.010 Parks Defined.
1.1.04.020 Prohibited Conduct.
11.04.010 Parks Defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the term
"parks" shall mean .and include,all dedicated parks and landscaped parkways
and traffic islands maintained by the City. (Ord. 967 (part), 1961: 1949
Code § 4204.1 J.
11.04.020 Prohibited Conduct. No person other than an employee of
• the City in the course of his employment shall do any of the following acts
or engage in any of the following specified conduct within any park:
(a) Remove, damage ' or destroy any athletic equipment or
paraphernalia provided by the City for use in the park.
(b) Drive, propel, ride, park or leave standing any bicycle or any
vehicle propelled by a motor over any lawn, garden or planted playfield
except in areas designated for such purposes.
(c) Hit, strike or chip a golf ball on any lawn or in any garden except in
areas designated for.this purpose.
,<• (d) Camp or lodge except in places designated for such purposes and
with specific permission from the City to do so.
(e) Use any park facility for which a fee is charged without first having
paid the fee required therefor and having received any required permit. (Ord.
1510 § 1, 1973: Ord. 967 (part), 1961: 1949 Code § 4204.2).
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2. For regulations pertaining to cafe dances — See Chapter 5.32.
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Item No. 7:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 28, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: TREE APPEAL - 2245 ARBUTUS STREET
The attached letter represents an appeal of the Street Tree
Committee decision to retain the tree at 2245 Arbutus. As you can
see from the documents included in this report, the reason for the
appeal is that the homeowner has had the sidewalk replaced twice in
a relatively short time period.
A visit to this site is encouraged to enable the Commission to make
a decision on this matter.
• August 20, 1992
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City of Newport Beach
Parks., Beaches & Recreation Department
P. 0. Box 1768,
Newport Beach, Ca. 92659 -1768
Attn: Bob Bailey
Street Tree Supervisor
Gentlemen:
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I hereby wish to appeal the Street Tree Committee's denial of
my request to remove the tree that stands in the parking in front
of my property located ?at 2245 Arbutus St., Newport Beach.'A copy
of the denial letter is enclosed.
A similar request to remove the tree was denied in April 1989. Lettev-
enclosed. Then in May 1989 the walks that had been uprooted by this
tree were repaired. Copy of notice enclosed. Now today I received
another notice that these walks that were repaired 3 years ago are
to be replaced again::: Don't take me wrong, the walks need to be
repaired and I appreciate the city doing it, but to do it every
3 years without getting to the root of the problem (no pun intended)
seems like gross mis- management of Taxpayers funds to me. Because of the
size of the tree and its continued growth I predict that the new walks
will need to be replaced in 2 years, and before then the water meter
and main water line to our home will be ruptured by the tree roots and
the gutter which is already cracked and ruptured will have to be replaced.
I know that todays popular thinking is "save the trees" but at what cost
to we taxpayers? The only prudent management decision and cost effective
solution to this ongoing problem is REMOVE THE TREE!
Sincerely,
F. H. White
2245 Arbutus St.,
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
Ph (714) 644 -1045
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NCWPO1tT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
Dear Resident:
(714) 644 -3060
The City of Newport Beach will be removing and replacing certain broken sec-
tions of about lk ad nd /or curb and gutter on �liGk uS �7 t starting
on or about !n G_. Z Thi ork will be done by City forces.
After the concrete is removed•the Tree Maintenance Division will determine if
the tree can-be root pruned or must be removed. If you have any questions re-
garding the trees please call 644 -3083.
-During the replacement 'of sidewalk and /or curb and gutter it is necessary to
remove a•small portion of the lawn, area, plants, bricks, etc.. adjacent to the
work area •to• place -forms and replace concrete correctly. If you wish to save
anything in these areas we suggest•that you have them removed before'the con-
struction is started.
The property owner shall pay 100% of the cost of repairs- to non - standard im-
provements including water sprinkler systems. installed in the public right -of-
way by the ,property owner or his predecessors, regardless of cause of damage.
This is stipulated in the Council Policy L -1.
Any surfacing material in the parkway between the sidewalk and curb such.as
• concrete, bricks,-stone or other material, will be removed if,it is hazardous or
presents a possible tripping condition.to pedestrians; (Jdun. Code 13 -08 -030)
Anyone desiring replacement of ,these materials, at the proper line and .grade,
must do so at their own expense, as It-is the property owner's responsibility
to maintain the parkway area. '
This project should be completed in about ten working days. We shall expedite.-
its completion as rapidly as possible so that you• are not inconvenienced any
longer than necessary.
If you have any questions •regarding'any part of the project, please call the
General Services Department. between 7:00 AM•and 4:00, PM, Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
LARRY KOLBO
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768. NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
(714) 644 -8162
DATE: August 6, 1992
T0:. F. H.. WhAto
2245 Arbutus Street ~
Newport Reach., Ca., 92660
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 Straat Tree
Committee decision please send a 1Pt•tPr to tha
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission by August
21, 1992. Attn: 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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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Dear Resident:
P.O. 13OX 1768, NLWPORT BLACH, CA 92658.8915
(714) 644 -3060
The City of Newport Beach will be removing and replacing certain
broken sections of sidewalk and / r rb and gutter on
starting on or about This work will be done by a
private contractor.
During this work we do not anticipate the removal of any parkway
trees. If you have any questions pertaining to parkway trees please
contact the Park Department Tree Maintenance Division at 644 -3083.
During the replacement of sidewalk and /or curb and gutter it is
necessary to remove a small portion of the lawn area, plants, bricks,
etc. adjacent to the work area to place forms and replace concrete
correctly. If you wish to save anything in these areas we suggest
that you have them removed before the construction is started.
Any surfacing material in the parkway between the sidewalk and curb
• such as concrete, bricks, stone or other material, will be removed if
it is hazardous or presents a possible tripping condition to
pedestrians. (Mun. Code 13 -08 -030)
Anyone desiring replacement of these materials, at the proper line and
grade, must do so at their own expense, as it is the property owner's
responsibility to maintain the parkway area.
This project should be completed in about ten working days. We shall
expedite its completion as rapidly as possible so that you are not
inconvenienced any longer than necessary.
If you have any questions regarding any part of the project, please
call the General Services Department between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM,
Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
LARRY KOLBO
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
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3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.U. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915
(714)644 -3151
DATE: April 28, 1989
T0: Mr. White
2245 Arbutus
Newport Beach, California 92660
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: ,lack Rrnnkc
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 1992
TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: BEACH COMMITTEE
SUBJ: BEACH COMMITTEE REPORT - VOLLEYBALL COURT INSTALLATION AT
1522 WEST OCEANFRONT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the volleyball court in question be approved, at its current
location, and be painted and signed as per departmental policy.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Frank Hughes, of 1520 West Oceanfront, applied to have a set of
• illegal volleyball poles added to the approved list. He secured
signatures from residents within 100 feet sight line of the court,
as per departmental policy. Three of these residents were not the
registered property owners.
The Beach Committee recommended that the Commission approve the
request (at the time of the meeting, the committee was not aware
that all of the registered property owners had not been contacted).
The Commission, upon discussion of the issue at their July 26
meeting, directed staff to notify all registered property owners
who were not contacted by the applicant. All three property owners
responded to the issue. Two owners are in favor of the installa-
tion of the court, one is opposed.
The committee has not discussed this issue since staff contacted
the three registered property owners.
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Item No. 9
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 28, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: RENAMING OF 15th STREET PORTION OF
LAS ARENAS PARK
The attached letter is a request to rename the 15th Street portion,
adjacent to the American Legion, of Las Arenas Park.
RECOMMENDATION•
Deny the request to keep the public park feeling at this
location.
If there are questions, please feel free to call.
DATE: September 14, 1992
TO: Newport City Council
FROM: American Legion Post 291
CC
Newport Harbor
American Legion Post, No. 291
215 15th Street
Newport Beach, California
673.5070
SUBJECT: Renaming 15th Street and Park
The American Legion Corporate Board would like the Newport
Beach City Council to consider having the public park next
to the American Legion on 15th Street to be renamed
• "VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ".
As we have a plaque honoring our eight Congressional Medal
of Honor recipients on our premises, may we also suggest
15th Street be renamed "MEDAL OF HONOR AVENUE ".
Thank you for your consideration,
Lowell O'Brien
President
Corporate Board
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Item No. 10
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 28, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Parks,
Beaches and
Recreation Director
SUBJECT:
CURFEW,
CLOSING OF
PARKS
RECOMMENDATION•
Transmit to the City Council a request to adopt the appropriate
Municipal Code to establish a night closing of park facilities
between Midnight and 6:00 A.M. in the morning.
DISCUSSION•
Having the proposed closure of public park facilities will provide
enforcement personnel the authority to remove people from public
• parks during times that facilities should not be used.
If there are questions, please feel free to call.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
September 15, 1992
TO: PB &R DIRECTOR
FROM: DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION FOLLOW UP
Council Member Hedges requested consideration of an ordinance to close
parks at night. Please take the lead on this and coordinate with the City
Attorney as well as your Commission and,prepare a future Study Session item
on the advantages and disadvantages of such an ordinance.
Council Member Turner requested some action on the tumbleweeds emanati
from West Bay Regional Park. Since the County's Harbors, Beaches &'Park
Department mal 16 n that area, please inquire to them or send them a short
letter with a copy.�flhe City Council informing them of our concern and
requesting some action.
"ennethJ.no
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cc: K. Murphy
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: September 28, 19.92
TO:
Parks,
Beaches
and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Parks,
Beaches
and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:
REVIEW
OF CITY
COUNCIL POLICIES
City Council Policies are reviewed annually with Council action
scheduled in late October. Those policies associated with this
Department are the I number policies found in your blue procedures
manual.
No policy amendments are proposed by staff.
If there are questions, please call.
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PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 12
SEPTEMBER, 1992 PROGRESS REPORT
• Our Pa.rk crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal
maintenance during the month of September.
Irvine Terrace Park
Repaired drainage system that had failed for control of under-
ground water flow on the lower slope area.
Westcliff Park
Finished prepping lower.sl,ope for new landscape material. Finished
repair and modifications for it's irrigation.
Balboa Pier Parking Lot
Installed two short pieces of telephone pole in our planters where
cars were escaping without paying the parking fee. Requested by
the Marine Department.
Cliff ,Drive Park
Extended the railroad tie wall along Riverside Drive to the new
wall installed below the new section of homes.
Soccer Fields
.
Burned lines in for all soccer
programs. Set up
all portable soccer
goals.
Rocky Point Project
Landscape being installed
by contract.
Our Street Tree Division
performed the following:
Trimmed 954 trees.
Planted 19 trees.
Removed 23 trees.
Root pruned 31 trees.
Completed 26 work requests.
Trees were removed at the
following locations:
519 Jasmine
Split
I- Acacia
1954 Port Bristol
Owner
I -Pear
19 Point Loma
Owner
2 -Pear
1915 Port Weybridge
Owner
2 -Pear
1952 Port Provence
Owner
1 -Pear
1724 Port Westbourne
Owner
1 -Pear
1724 Port Barmouth
Owner
1 -Pear
1812 Port Sheffield
Owner
2 -Pear
1839 Port Westbourne
520 Iris
Owner
Commission
1 -Pear
I -Carob
2131 Aralia
Commission
i- Pepper
IV
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Nancy eard
1835
Port Westbourne
Owner
1 -Pear
1006
Sea Lane
Commission
1 -Ficus
1628
Skylark
Dead
1- Tristania
336
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Snug Harbor
Dead
1 -Elm
1300
Westcliff
Commission
1 -Ficus
San
Joaquin
Dead
1- Acacia
3300
Ocean
Dead
1 -Date Palm
on Marguerite
Trees
were planted at
the following locations:
1610
Port Barmouth
1- Liquidambar
1615•
Port Barmouth
1- Liquidambar
1227
Surfline
1- Camphor
4721
Dorchester
1 -Ficus benjamina
1735
Port Abbey
i- Liquidambar
1601
Port Barmouth'
1- Liquidambar
3825
Birch
1 -Carob
519
Jasmine
1- Loquat
19 Point
Loma
1- Loquat
1915
Port Weybridge
2- Liquidambar
1952
Port Provence
1- Liquidambar
1724
Port Westbourne
1- Liquidambar
1724
Port Barmouth
1- Liquidambar
1812
Port Sheffield
1- Liquidambar
4645
Perham
1 -Ficus benjamina
1006
Sea Lane
1 -Ficus benjamina
1300
Westcliff
2- Liquidambar
IV
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Nancy eard
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RECREATION DIVISION
SEPTEMBER, 1992 PROGRESS REPORT
Seniors
Item No. 13
September is the busiest time of the year at Oasis. New classes
designed to attract the younger senior group have been added such
as record keeping, CPR, a horseshoe tournament, a softball team and
self- defense.
"Breakfast at Oasis" is a new., once -a -month program designed to
give old and new members an opportunity to meet the staff, the
Friends of Oasis, and each other.
Sunday Matinees titled "Movie Classics," complete with shuttle
services, has begun at Oasis.
Oasis is also busy planning for the Holiday gift basket program
that targets needy families and homebound seniors.
Adult Snorts
Fall basketball leagues began September 14 with 62 teams in 10
leagues.
Fall softball leagues also began September 14 with 115 teams in 15
leagues.
Aquatics
The Marion Bergesen Aquatic Center began its fall schedule
September 8. The City- sponsored Newport Beach Aquatics Club has
already registered over 50 members this season.
Lap swim and Junior Water Polo are off and running (or swimming).
The Aquatic Center was host to The Seafest \UCI Water Polo Tourna-
ment on September 18, 19 and 20. Top collegiate teams in the
country competed in this three day event.
Volleyball
The Sunday Coed summer league recently concluded. The fall league
will begin October 11.
Special Events,
The 1992 Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on November 7 and 8
at the Lincoln Athletic Center. The department has approved 50
vendors to date, with a goal of 100 to 120 vendors for the weekend.
Winter Brochure
The winter brochure will be mailed the end of November.
Contract Classes
The fall quarter has begun. New classes include ski trips for
children and their parents, computer classes for younger children,
and a team tennis league.
The department has reached an agreement with Lincoln Elementary
School for use of the gymnasium. In exchange for our exclusive use
of the gym for our gymnastics program, the department's contractor
has begun offering free classes to students of the school which are
part of the student's curriculum.
Youth Services
The fall drop -in program is off and running for the 1992 -93 school
year.
Youth Flag Football is underway at five sites. Games are held on
Thursday afternoons and evenings at Grant Howald Park.
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DAVE MCCONNELL
Plans are being made
for
this year's Halloween Haunted House and
Carnival.
Halloween
is
on a Saturday this year, so the event
promises
to be bigger
and
better than ever.
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DAVE MCCONNELL
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AUGUST 1992
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT
.CLASSES /GROUP
2842
LONG TRIPS
HUMAN SERVICES
Laughlin, NV
45
Another Passage
48
DAY TRIPS
Blood Pressure
126
Braille
87
Lwrence Welk
24
Caregiver Support
4
Saddleback College
20
Case Management
25
Del Mar Races
21
Chair Exercise
46
San Diego Harbor Cruise
16
Counseling
20
San Diego Museum of Art
16
Eldercare
4
Employment
170
MEETINGS
Information /Referral
2430
Legal Assistance
6
Board of Directors
22
Medicare Assistance
6
Executive Committee
11
OASIS Singles
68
Long Range Planning
10
Shared Housing
88
Human Services Comm.
12
Telephone Reassurance
248
Fund - Raising
26
Visual Screening
1
Newsletter Committee
20
Newsletter Collating
35
VOLUNTEER HOURS
1845
General Membership
101
VAN TRANSPORTATION
688
NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES 830
SPECIAL EVENTS
Resource Expo 400
Pancake Breakfast 261
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October 1, 1992
Ronald Whitley, Director
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 1768,
Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768
RE: BONITA CREEK PARK
Dear Mr. Whitley:
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We received your letter dated September 28, 1992 announcing that i
-the issue of Bonita Creek Park will be an action item on the
PB &R Commissions' Agenda on October 6, 1992.
We have been previously informed that this would be a discussion
item only. We have attended Homeowners Association meetings of 4
out of the other 6 affected developments (realizing that these
meetings are only held once -per month and that the fall is
typically the time for special meetings where the only item of
business is elections).
Based on the above considerations, we request that this matter be
continued until such time as we, again, request to be on your
agenda. We see no deadlines and we need more time to publicize
the issue and gather support.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
NEWPORT NORTH VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
ROBERT M. BOSEMER, President
ROBERT T. JONES, Vice President
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September 25, 1992
Mc Ken Delino j
CITY OF'NEWPORT BEACH
3300 Newport Boulevard ipp
NewportiBeach, CA 92663
SUBJECT. REFEREE WHISTLE NOISE DURING SPORTING EVENTS "4 "^
Dear Ken,
Mestre Greve Associates conducted a measurement survey to determine the noise level of whistle's
used by referees during football games relative to the ambient noise level and the noise ordinance'
of the County of Orange. The noise measurements were made at Bonita Creek Park in the City of
Newport Beach, on September 12, 1992. The noise measurements were made on a- S,aturdayi
afternoon when the children used the• field for their weekly football games. During the survey,; the,
noise levels of the activities associated with the game and the• environmentwere xneasuredlitistng;a':
BrGel' & Kjxr Type 2231 Precision Sound Level Meter with the noise level values recorded oriva ,•,.
LL Travelmate 20001aptop computer.
The noise ordinance for the County of Orange sets limits on the level and the duratiotiiof time =a'
stationary noise source may impact a residential area, The louder the noise level' becomes,. the
shorter time it is allowed to ,occur. Table 1 lists the A- weighted noise level'and; the teal mum !'•,
period of time that noise level may occur during the hour. This ordinance refers, to noise which
occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
TABLE 1. 'ORANGE COUNTY NOISE ORDINANCE
NOISE LEVEL
75 dBA
70 dBA '
65 dBA
60 dBA,
55 dBA
NEVER t
1 Mipute''• t
5 Minutes-'- 1'
15 Minutes!
30 Minutes,
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.• „. '. e,Thenoise•rireasurements were.taken,a«;two'locations (refer.•toExhibit i);,,'Posit
theplayhigfieldorrt henorthwestcoriierrotLaVida�andELaSalud ,'adjacent.toidi
•” �'' " ``Position! was south of La Salud on the'.front lawn of the apartments•whioh•f'ace
+ >'> Measurements were taken at Position 1' from -41:45 a.m.'to 12 :30p.m., ,Z xhiMi
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of the noise levels measured at this location *between 12:19 p.m. and 12:29 p:tn
.were taken at Position 2 from 12:45 p.m, to 14 :15 p.m.. Exhibit 3 shows a g
a'',:;' •; •' _ levels measured at this location between 13:15 p.m. and 13:25 p.m.. The lev
exhibits are typical of those measured at the respective locations. They give a 4
noise level generated by a passing vehicle or aircraft with the noise'level,gerier
The, sottree•of each of the significant events 'is labeled on the exhibit as well as tht
by the whistles.
Y: RESULTS
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:.. At Position 1, there were seven (7) whistle events identifiable during the me
represented on Exhibit 2 which were not completely masked by other noises sour
noise level during the measurement period shown on the exhibit was 46 dBA.
''measurement site produced maximum) noise - levels ranging from 63 to 69 dB
"generated maximum noise levels ranging-,from'53.5 dBA to 63 dBA. The equiy
' <t' (LEQ) foreach` of the whistle events.ranged' from 50.2 dBA to 59.8 dBA; while
for all seven events was calculatedto be55:0 dB:
The average noise level for the complete measurement period between 12:19 an
' dBA. The average noise level for the'same.period minus the seven whistle even
This means the noise level generated by the whistles averaged about 46 dBj
measurement period.
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From this location, the average noise level for the ,whistles was 55 dB. In order, to'exceed, the 55 ,.
dBA noise ordinance at this noise level; the whistles would have to be blown for30 minutes,out.of,
an hour, or fifty percent of the time:' 'According to. the measurement data, the,,' were•'
,actually blown about 15 percent of the time. Spectral information on the whistle•shows,thafthe,,
majority of the energy is centered around the 3,150 Hz one -third octave band. .H the:soundwere,,to
be•considered as a pure tone and a 5 dB penalty was assessed to the noise, the average•norse level'"
would still not exceed the noise ordinance.
Note: the measurements were taken outside of the 6' wall. If the measurements hadbeep„taken•in
the yard behind the wall, the level probably would have been 5 dB lower. This,whll does,n4t•
shield the second floor from noise on the playing field.
At Position 2, there were ten (10) whistle events identifiable during this time period
Exhibit 3 which were not completely masked by other noises sources. The amb
during the measurement period shown on the exhibit was 50 dBA. Cars and mofc
the measurement site produced maximum noise levels ranging from 60 to 74 MA
generated maximum'noise levels ranging from 59 dBA to 69 dBA. The LEQ,
` • whistle•events ranged from 57.1 dBA to 65.5 dBA, while the average LEQ`for, al}
calculated to be 62.3 dB.
The average noise level for the measurement period•between 13:15 p.m. and.]
dBA. The averagenoise level for the samelrenod -minus the ten whistle eva
This'means the noise level generate&by the whistle's averaged about S,:Ttd
measurement period. In order for those game, events to exceed the '55ABA nv
would have had to average 59.8 dBA:for theentire' 10 minute period. SimpiO,
to be, considered as a pure tone and a 5, dB, penalty was assessed to the'nois<
level would still not exceed the noise ordinance:
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s'vrhistles;
the
From this location, the average noise level for the ,whistles was 55 dB. In order, to'exceed, the 55 ,.
dBA noise ordinance at this noise level; the whistles would have to be blown for30 minutes,out.of,
an hour, or fifty percent of the time:' 'According to. the measurement data, the,,' were•'
,actually blown about 15 percent of the time. Spectral information on the whistle•shows,thafthe,,
majority of the energy is centered around the 3,150 Hz one -third octave band. .H the:soundwere,,to
be•considered as a pure tone and a 5 dB penalty was assessed to the noise, the average•norse level'"
would still not exceed the noise ordinance.
Note: the measurements were taken outside of the 6' wall. If the measurements hadbeep„taken•in
the yard behind the wall, the level probably would have been 5 dB lower. This,whll does,n4t•
shield the second floor from noise on the playing field.
At Position 2, there were ten (10) whistle events identifiable during this time period
Exhibit 3 which were not completely masked by other noises sources. The amb
during the measurement period shown on the exhibit was 50 dBA. Cars and mofc
the measurement site produced maximum noise levels ranging from 60 to 74 MA
generated maximum'noise levels ranging from 59 dBA to 69 dBA. The LEQ,
` • whistle•events ranged from 57.1 dBA to 65.5 dBA, while the average LEQ`for, al}
calculated to be 62.3 dB.
The average noise level for the measurement period•between 13:15 p.m. and.]
dBA. The averagenoise level for the samelrenod -minus the ten whistle eva
This'means the noise level generate&by the whistle's averaged about S,:Ttd
measurement period. In order for those game, events to exceed the '55ABA nv
would have had to average 59.8 dBA:for theentire' 10 minute period. SimpiO,
to be, considered as a pure tone and a 5, dB, penalty was assessed to the'nois<
level would still not exceed the noise ordinance:
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