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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/2/1999 - Agenda PacketCOMMISSION Meetings February 2, 1999 • I I. IV. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Tuesday, February 2, 1999 — 7:00om City Council Chambers AGENDA ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed) • January 5, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -5) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The commission members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items,recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the commission votes on the motion unless members of the commission, staff, or the public request a specific item to be discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar item number, and complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited to five minutes on agenda items. 1. Correspondence To: Mayor and Members of'City Council, January 7, 1999 2. Park and Tree Division Report of Park and Tree Division during January and upcoming projects in February. 3. Recreation Services Report activities during January. 4. Senior Services Report activities during January. 5. Bench Donation Bench Donation for 6'^ Street and West Oceanfront. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Bonita Canyon Park Verbal report of status of conceptual and financial plans. (Item IV -1) (Item IV -2) (Item IV -3) (Item IV-4) (Item IV -5) 7. Balboa Beautification Program (Item V -7) Discussion of Balboa Peninsula Point Association request'for reforestation. 8. Lincoln Athletic Center (Item V -8) Discussion /approval of request from Newport Beach Little.League for additional field light time. 9. Request for Reforestation (Item V -9) Request/approval of reforestation of four Ficus retusa located in planters of City parking Lot at McFadden Square. 10. Tree Removal Appeal (Item V -10) Discussion of appeal to remove one Lemon Gum and two Evergreen Pear trees at 1301 Antiqua Way. 11. Subcommittee Reports • Budget • Community Services Award • Liaison • Naming of Parks • Oasis Liaison • Park & Open Space • Skateboard • Tree VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. VI 1. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7nm ROLL CALL Present: Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Beek Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian David Niederhaus, General Services Director Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Executive Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jan Vandersloot, representing SPON asked that the minutes of December 1 reflect that SPON requested the Commission to follow through with their motion of July 7, 1998 and forward ,a letter to City Council stating that the land behind the Central Library should remain open space • Vice Chair Glasgow asked Director Kienitz to -draft a letter reaffirming the Commission's statement on the open space behind the library. Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to, amend the minutes of the regular meeting of December. 1, 1998. Motion carried by acclamation. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1►G7T: IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Correspondence 4. Senior Services 5. Preservation of Special Trees List- City Policy G -1 Items removed from Consent Calendar 2. Park and Tree Division - Jan Vandersloot asked for clarification regarding the tree at 1734 Santiago Drive. Director Niederhaus stated that this tree has caused concrete damage for the second time and • is impeding the street light in the area. He stated that this tree was posted last Thursday, so it will not be removed for at least 30 days. The Urban Forester has stated that this tree will be replaced but will be located away from the light pole. 11 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 Page 2 3. Recreation Services —Senior Recreation Manager Hunt distributed Youth Commission contact phone number to the commission. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to accept items 1 — 5 on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Noes: None Absent: Beek Abstain: None V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Status Report on the Tidelands Study — Assistant to the City Manager Dave Kiff discussed future plans on tideland issues that the City Council is facing. He also stated that the following issues would be discussed at the City Council Study Session meeting on February 8: • Long term leases for public that use the tidelands versus year to year permits. • Monitoring leases • Administrative issues - Commissioner Skoro stated that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has continuing concern with the Marina Park area. Assistant Kiff stated that this area will be discussed at the Study Session . 7. Bonita Canyon Park — Vice Chair Glasgow stated that new information regarding the park will be released next week. Commissioner Skoro asked if a special meeting might be needed. Vice Chair Glasgow stated that any discussion of this item should wait until next week. 8. Volleyball Court Removal Appeal — Senior Recreation Manager stated that staff had received an additional letter from a homeowner in the area, which has been distributed to the Commission. The City has yet to receive an application from a homeowner and staff continues to recommend that the volleyball court remain at 2406 Oceanfront. Vice Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing. Charles Hartwell, 2408 Oceanfront, stated that he was speaking on behalf of Maria Carwell and Mitzi Rhodes. 'He stated that they feel that they are alienated from access to the beach. In the last three years, semi professional volleyball players are at this court everyday, they are tournament players, and feels that there is a safety problem from balls but also an access issue for emergency crews. He stated that he is frustrated with staff, the direction that he was given was to notify all homeowners within 100 feet, and questioned why staff did' not follow the City Council Resolution. Manager Hunt stated that he has made numerous trips over to the volleyball court and has not witnessed problems, but staff is glad to work with the homeowners and will continue to ask the police to tour the area. • Commissioner Franklin asked Mr. Hartwell knew why this group uses this particular court. Mr. Hartwell stated that this volleyball court is used because spectators like to stop and watch. 'Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 • Page 3 Commissioner Sinclair stated that she lives in the neighborhood and has ridden her bike around that area and has not observed this,group. Stacey Madsen, 110 25'h Street, stated that the volleyball court is for the enjoyment of all residents, not just for the people who live on the oceanfront. She stated that she is annoyed that this item continues to be on the agenda. She stated that the person complaining about the court has misrepresented himself as a homeowner. Moses Mortazavi, 2406 Oceanfront, stated that he has lived at this address for 11 years, and has noticed that the public walks through his yard, urinates on his property, and windows have been broken. There is too much noise and foul language. He does not feel that homeowners not directly on the oceanfront have the right to be a part of the removal process. Matt Madsen, 110, 25`h Street, stated that 8 property owners do not want this court removed: He stated that he has just as much of a right to speak on this issue as anyone living on the oceanfront, after all it is a public beach. Eric Thurner, 2406 W. Oceanfront, stated that the reason for this request is because it is quality of life issue. The problem is that this particular court has been adopted by a serious group of volleyball players. The people that do not want it removed are not directly affected by its location. • Vice Chair Glasgow closed the public hearing, Commissioner Sinclair reminded the audience that it is a public beach. Senior Recreation Manager Hunt again stated that staff is happy to work with the homeowners, and it is not their intention to make the homeowners miserable. Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to deny the request for removal of the volleyball court at 2406 W. Oceanfront. Commissioner Pfaff commented to the public that more legwork regarding the application needs to be done. He urged that talks be initiated with these volleyball players. If disturbances occur, the police should be notified. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Noes: None Absent: Beek Abstain: None 9. Tree Removal Appeal — Director Niederhaus stated that bore testing has been done on this • tree and the tree is sound and should not be removed at this time. He stated that the Erickson's have asked that it be removed as they are moving and believes that damage to the floor of their home has occurred because of the tree. Director Niederhaus stated that staff has two proposals, one, is to deny the removal or two, approve the reforstation of one Blue Gum at the resident's expense. The City Attorney's office has stated that if during the excavation it • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 Page 4 is noted that damage has occurred to the house because of tree roots then the removal will be at the City's expense. Vice Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing, Jim Erickson, 620 Orchid, stated that the City has given a cash amount to them to repair the slab of the - house due to possible tree root damage. He urged the Commission to remove the tree at their expense. He stated that he is reluctant to pay for repairs if the tree continues to cause damage to the house. Director Niederhaus stated that there are two arborists that do not agree on the possible damage to the Erickson's home, but stated that if during the excavation there is root damage to the house then the City will replace the tree at. However, at this time it is against the City G -1 policy to remove the tree as it does not meet the removal requirements. Mr. Erickson stated.that he would pay the $700 to remove the tree, if during the excavation it is found that there is root damage to his home, could he be reimbursed? Director Niederhaus stated yes. Vice Chair Glasgow closed the public hearing. • Motion by Commissioner Skoro to proeceed with the reforestation of one Blue Gum at 620 Orchid; the removal of the tree would be at the homeowners expense, however, if during excavation it is found that there is root damage to the house then the homeowner will be reimbursed the cost that was paid'to remove'the tree. Ayes: Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Noes: None Absent: Beek Abstain: None 10. Buffalo Hills Park Playground Expansion — Vice Chair Glasgow stated that Buffalo Hills Homeowners Association had requested that this item be tabled until the February meeting. 11. Mariners Park Field Lighting Project — Senior Recreation Manager stated that staff has received a request from Newport Harbor Baseball Association and American Youth Soccer Association for a lighting proposal. Staff recommends that this item be continued so that all residents have had a chance to be notified. Vice Chair Glasgow opened the public hearing, Liz Parker, representing Newport Harbor Baseball Association, stated that they have been trying to find more field usage, and have always taken care of the fields at their expense. They have seen a forty percent increase in participation and more lighted fields are needed. • Newport Harbor Baseball Association has been working with the lighting company so that there is little impact on the homeowners. Ms. Parker stated that Newport Harbor Baseball Association (NHBA) and American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) are the only organizations that do not have access to lighted fields. • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 5, 1999 Page 5 Steve Rasch, AYSO Commissioner, stated that they are dealing with the same problems as baseball. The main problem arises during daylight savings time. For the most part these lighted fields would be used for practice. Dave Payne, 637 Saint James Road and a member of AYSO, stated that he is concerned that there is an enormous amount of young children who are unable to practice enough because of the limitability of lighted fields. It is very important not to turn children away. He stated that he feels that this proposal is responsible and does not feel that the parking will get worse. Randy D' Cruz, 135 Via Zurich, also stated that he does not feel that the parking will become any more of an issue then it is already. The bottom line is that the children need space to play. Rick Nelson, 515 Aliso Avenue, supports the lighted field at Mariners Park. Don Webb, 1821 Mariners Drive, stated that he has lived there for 21 years, and did receive notification of this meeting, but because of the holidays, just did not read it. He stated that more of the residents would be here if they had read the notification. He stated that it is not just the lights that bother them, it is the use of the park. He stated that there are many times that he is unable to even park in front of his house. The residents deserve an opportunity to speak to this issue. He supports the staff recommendation that this item be continued to the • next meeting. Vice Chair Glasgow closed the public hearing, Commissioner Franklin stated that it is exciting to see a lighted field but wondered if there was any chance of funding. Liz Parker stated that they would be willing to have meetings with homeowners. The league does not want to be bad neighbors. Senior Recreation Manager Hunt offered to facilitate these meetings. Commissioner Glasgow asked staff to move forward with these meetings and report back at the next meeting in February. 12. Subcommittee Reports • Liaison Committee - no new information. Open Space Committee - no new information. Budget — Skoro asked staff to keep them informed as to any schedule. • Liaison with Oasis- no new information. Naming of Parks - no new information. Community Services Award - no new information. • Skateboard — Commissioner Franklin stated that the committee will be meeting in • January to review the purkiss -rose report. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting • January 5, 1999 Page 6 VI. Future Agenda Items Buffalo Hills Playground Expansion Mariners Lighting Bonita Canyon - have alternate proposals. Fire Ants report. VII. ADIOURNMENT- 9:20pm SUBMITTED BY: TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY E • CI-1- ermIV-1) J Feb D- 1099 •City of Newport Beach P.O. BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD PHONE 949. 644.3151 COMMUNITY SERVICES NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 FAX 949 - 644.3155 January 7, 1999 Mayor and Members of City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: At the July 7, 1998 meeting, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission voted to formally notify the City Council that the Commission strongly recommends that the area behind the Central Library be designated as permanent open space. • The Commission feels that that the view available at the site and the open space provide a unique resource for all residents of the City. Respectfully, Phillip S. Glasgow, Vice Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission • N • PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. IV — 2— February 2, 1999 General Services Department Parks and Trees Divisions January 1999 Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Bonita Canyon, Arroyo Park, Bonita Creek Park Sewer Project, Irvine Terrace Storm Drain Project, and Grant Howald Park Field Renovation Project, with the Public Works Department. 2. Staff completed irrigation renovation and plant replacements at various sites. 3. The Peninsula Park Field Renovation Project is currently under a maintenance • period by the contractor. Staff will be evaluating the maturity of the grass on the field before it opens to the public. A delay in use is expected due to various construction problems and the cooler weather. 4. Aeration and top dressing was performed at Lincoln Athletic Center to improve soil conditions, accelerate turf recovery from wear, and provide safer sport fields. 5. The Orange County Agricultural Commissioner's office provided staff with the attached information regarding the Red Imported Fire Ant. The new insect pest was recently found in Orange County and can pose a problem to people and animals. There currently have been no reports of Fire Ants in Newport Beach. Park staff has been informed- of the problem and will report any occurrence of these ants. Upcoming Activities for February 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. 2. Staff will continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones Mitigation Site in the Big • Canyon area. M • 3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services. is Tree Division Activities During the month of January, 715 trees were trimmed, 18 trees were planted, 9 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and the Urban Forester received 242 tree maintenance requests. 1. The City tree- trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed work at several locations within the Peninsula area. 2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program with the General Services Department Concrete Supervisor. This 'involved the Urban Forester inspecting City street trees as related to sidewalk repairs. 3. The Harbor View Hills South Homeowners Association Board Phase II Reforestation project was completed. Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent MGL /pw Attachment /8 • Orange County Red Imported Fire Ant • In November of this year a new exotic insect pest was found in Orange County. Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invfcta) infestations have been confirmed in Trabuco Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Coto De Caza, San Juan Capistrano, Los Alamitos, west Anaheim, Buena Park, and Cypress. Because this new pest closely. 'resembles a native Southern Fire Ant, field identification is difficult. Please inform the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner's office at (714) 447 -7100, if you suspect Red Imported Fire Ants are in any other areas of Orange County. Background The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is a nuisance, and its sting can cause medical problems. Fire ants can interfere with outdoor activities and harm wildlife. The ants are an established peshin I 1 southeastern states, including: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and adjacent regions in North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee and Oklahoma. Where They Infest Fire ants commonly infest lawns, schoolyards, athletic fields, golf courses and parks. In these places, they pose,a medical threat to people and animals. Their mounds also detract from the aesthetic value of the landscape. Homes and Building— Fire ants form colonies close to homes and other buildings sometimes forage indoors for food and moisture, particularly during the hot, dry summer months. Entire colonies occasionally nest in wall voids or rafters, sometimes moving into buildings during floods. They are a nuisance and can threaten sleeping or bed -ridden individuals and pets. Home Gardens —Ants occasionally feed on vegetable plants in home gardens. The worst damage usually occurs during hot, dry weather. Ants may also be a nuisance to gardeners during weeding and harvesting. Electrical Equipment and Utility Housings — Like many other ants, fire ants frequently infest electrical equipment They chew on insulation and can cause short circuits or interfere with switching mechanisms. Air conditioners, traffic signal boxes, and other devices can be damaged. Fire ants also nest in housings around electrical and utility units. The ants move soil into these structures, which causes shorting and other mechanical problems. Compost Piles, Mulched Flower Beds, Pavement Cracks, etc. — Fire ants invade compost piles and mulched flower beds seeking warmth and moisture. They also nest tinder cracked pavement, removing dirt from undemeath sidewalks and roadways and aggravating structural problems. Colonies is these sites may be difficult to locate. Around Bodies of Water — Fire ants require water to survive and are often found near natural bodies of water and in irrigated landscapes. If surface water is unavailable, they tunnel down to the ground water table many feet below the ground. • Fire Ant Biology Red imported fire ant colonies consist of the brood (eggs, larvae and pupae) and several types of adults: 1. Winged males (distinguished from the females by their smaller heads and black bodies); 2. Red -brown winged females; • 3. One or more queens (wingless, mated females); and 4. Workers Worker ants are wingless, sterile females. They protect the queen by defending the nest from intruders, by feeding the queen only food the workers•have eaten first, and by moving the queen from danger. They also forage and care for the brood. The winged ants — or reproductives — live in the mound until their mating flight, which usually occurs in the afternoon, soon after a rainy period: Mating flights are most common in the spring and, fall. Males die soon after mating, while the fertilized queen alights to find a suitable nesting site, sheds her wings, and begins digging a chamber in which to start a new colony. Sometimes several queens can be found in a single nesting site. A newly -mated queen lays about a dozen eggs. When they hatch 7 to 10 days later, the larvae are fed by the queen. Later on; a queen fed by worker ants can lay up to 800 eggs per day. Larvae develop in 6 to 10 days, and then pupate. Adults emerge from the pupae in 9 to 15 days. The average colony contains 100,000 to 500,000 workers and up to several hundred winged ants and queens. Queen ants can live seven years or more, while worker ants generally live about five weeks, although they can survive much longer. The ants build mounds in almost any type of soil, butprefer open, sunny areas such as pastures, parks, lawns, meadows and cultivated fields. Mounds can reach 18 inches in height, depending upon the type of soil. Often mounds are located in rotting, logs, and around stumps and trees. Colonies can also be found in or under buildings. Colonies frequently migrate from one site to another. The queen needs only about six workers to start a new colony. They can develop a new mound; seveml.hundred feet away from their previous location, almost overnight. Medical Problems Fire ants are aggressive and will defensively attack anything that disturbs them. They can sting repeatedly. After firmly grasping the skin with its jaws, the fire ant arches its back as it inserts its rear -end stinger into the flesh, injecting venom from the poison sac. It then typically inflicts an average of seven to eight stings in a circular pattern. • Foe ant venom is unique because of the high concentration of toxins which are responsible for the burning characteristic of such stings. Symptoms of a sting include burning and itching, which usually subsides within 60 minutes. This is followed bydhe formation of a small blister at the site of each sting, within the next four hours. And, a white pustule forms in a day or two. Treatment is aimed at preventing secondary bacterial'infection, which may occur if the pustule is scratched or broken. Although the stings are not usually life threatening, they are easily infected and may leave permanent scars. On rare occasions, anaphylaxis — or a generalized, systemic allergic reaction to the fire ant stings — can occur, and may be life - threatening. It usually occurs in persons sensitized by a previous sting. It may be manifested by flushing, general hives, swelling of the face, eyes, or throat, chest pains, nausea, severe sweating, loss of breath, serious swelling or slurred speech. If this occurs, the person should Immediately seek emergency medical assistance. Treatment — Elevate the extremity and apply ice or a cold compress to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Clean blisters with soap and water to prevent secondary infection. Do not break the blister. Topical steroid ointments and oral antihistamines may relieve the itching associated with these reactions. Treatment with antihistamines and oral steroids may be useful in severe cases. Avoiding Medical Problems —Tips for avoiding medical problems include: 1. Fire ant allergic patients should wear closed -toed shoes, socks, and gloves when gardening, and take other precautions to avoid stings; 2. Fire ant mounds near the home should be identified and treated with an ant bait insecticide; and 3. Teach children about fire ants and their hazard. These preventive measures should help reduce the health hazards caused by fire ant stings. Your allergist canpmvide you with more information on fire ant stings. This fact street was prepared by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, with supplemental Information provided by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. For more information on the Red Imparted Fire An4 visit CDFA's website ae www.cdfa.ca.eov. or call CDFA Public Affairs at* 916 -654 -0462 • Z-2 (ITEM IV -3) FEBRUARY 2, 1999 i ,y. • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report Community Meetine — The Newport Harbor Baseball Association conducted a public meeting on January 21 to discuss a proposal to install ballfield lights at Mariners Park field no.1. The meeting was held in the Vincent Jorgenson meeting room with approximately 22 residents in attendance. A lighting architect described the design of the proposal and the youth sport representatives defined their intended usage of the lighted ballfield. The residents expressed a number of concerns with the proposed project. They foresee that the existing lack of parking along Dover Drive will be increased. They question who will determine the exact times of use and control the scheduling. They are fearful of the uncertainty of future programming changes such as adding adult leagues at this park. In addition, the discussion dealt with the possibility of adding lights to alternate sites in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Classes /Instruction — Final touches are being made to the spring Navigator as it goes to print early in February. Winter registrations are lower than the same period last year, with a total of 1,445 registered in classes. • Total registrations for the fall session were as follows: Class registration: 2,215 (4% decrease from 1997) Revenue: $114,603 (5% decrease from 1997) Enrollment 321 (decrease of 10 %) Staff is reviewing programs to keep up with trends and the needs and desires of the community. Several new instructors are scheduled to come on, board in the spring session. They are: Kelly Faris — A chef and artist, Kelly will be offering a variety of cooking classes for children and adults as well as an art class for children titled Bringing Books to Life with Art. Elaine Thomas — Offers exercise through stretching and flexibility. Classes include New Arrival for new mothers and Fit Together, a class for parents and their teenagers. Dru Golden -Wood —Offers Hammered Dulcimer classes. Classes began at the Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club this quarter. Aquatics - Monthly report from December 14, 1998 to January 15, 1999: Lap Swim Fees $447 Total Participants= 526 • Annual Pass Fees $1,000 Passes Sold = 10 Punch Pass Fees $120 Passes Sold —4 Total Revenue $1,567 13 Monthly Activities Report „i Page 2 . The holidays and cool evening temperatures kept many away. However, in January as many as 75 participants swim on various evenings. Two complaints were received regarding the NCAA Water Polo Tournament in December. Staff has worked extensively with the coaches and boosters to minimize the impacts on the neighborhood. Rent -A -Santa — There was a total of 61 paid rentals for the Rent -A -Santa program in 1998, with revenue of $3,401. Approximately 40% of the rentals were one hour or longer. The program utilized three Santas this year which provided flexibility for illness and absences. 91' Annual Special Olympics Basketball Tournament — The 1999 Newport Beach date has been set for Saturday, March 13 at Corona del Mar High School. The Community Services Department has sponsored this tournament since 1991. Holiday Sports Camp — Thirty children attended a 2 -day sports camp on December 22 -23. A second session on December 29 -30 attracted approximately 20 participants. The camp day was 10am -4pm at the Community Youth Center. Recreation staff conducted activity sessions that covered basketball, soccer, court hockey, ultimate frisbee, flag football and softball. During each session, staff reviewed rules of the game and provided motivational instruction before and during the activity. A lunch, snack and structured choice time was provided between each activity. This camp was a huge success with a lot of positive feedback from participants and parents. • Youth Basketball League — Two hundred eighteen children in grades 3 -6 are currently participating in the 1999 Winter Basketball League. This is up from 195 last year. There are 10 teams in the "C" division (grade 3 and 4), 11 teams in the "B" division (grades 5 and 6). Anderson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary have shown the largest growth in participation. Games are played each Saturday at Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club and West Newport Community Center from 9am until 6pm. Pee Wee Basketball — Approximately 50 children in grades 1 and 2 participate in this five week instructional clinic. Recreation Staff work with children on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense. Children are divided into 5 groups of 10 and rotate into ten minute stations. The clinics will continue through Saturday, February 6 at the West Newport Community Center Gymnasium. Adult Sports -The 1999 Spring Softball season is set to begin league play on February 1, with 96 men's and co-ed teams. The Spring Adult Flag football' league is scheduled to start on February 7 with a total of 12 teams. Athletic Fields — The good weather has allowed for a number of between season field repairs including projects at Mariners Park, Lincoln, Bonita Creek and Eastbluff. The Peninsula Park project is in its growing stage and staff is hopeful that the field will be open to play in March. • 14- ( 1 FEBRUARY Y 2 Z, , 1999 999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report Osteoporosis Prevention — OASIS has developed a series of lectures to address the issue of Osteoporosis. The first in the series was held on January 6 and the topic was "Osteoporosis — The Silent Disease". Dr. Christine Dueck from Invictus spoke about the disease itself and how it effects the bones. The lecture was very well attended with approximately 50 people. The next lecture in the series will be held on February 4 at 10:30am. The topic will be "Exercising for Strong Bones ". Library Access Class - OASIS began a class this month on how to access the Newport Beach Public Library from a home computer. June Pilsitz from the Library taught the class. The goal is to educate people on the new computer catalog system, demonstrate what can be done from home, and make the system less intimidating. • Tax Season Preparation — Tax Season will be underway at OASIS beginning February 1. This year there will be 7 trained volunteer tax counselors. Last year they prepared 554 tax returns; this year they plan on surpass that number. This program is free of charge and sponsored by AARP. Comcast Presentation — Comcast presented an informative presentation of Comcast @home on January 27. The Center has a new computer that was donated by IBM, which will be used for an Internet connection through Comcast @home. Comcast is donating the service and the computer will be available in multipurpose room for use anytime during the workweek. Over 80's Party — A party to celebrate the birthdays of those people over 80 years old was held on January 20`h. 110 people attended of which 23 were over 90. The group was entertained by the Arpana Indian Foundation, which was made possible by a grant from the Newport Beach Arts Commission. • 15- v 0 OASIS SENIOR CENTER Utilization Report December 1998 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 6,614 CUSTOMERS RECREATIONAL CLASSES 1,701 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,733 CUSTOMERS Includes: Another Passage 5 Blood Pressure 80 Housing counseling 52 Braille 42 Information /Referral 1,055 Counseling 91 Legal Assistance 12 Eldercare 0 Senior Assessment(hrs) 55 Employment 25 Telephone Reassurance 309 HICAP 2 Visual Screening 5 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 531 Shuttle 324 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Includes: Front Office Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals Gift Shop Travel Office Instructors Library Treasurer Pancake Breakfast Holiday Musical Christmas Luncheon PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 855 CUSTOMERS 1,541 CUSTOMERS 1,522.75 HOURS ('equiv.10 to full -time employees) 172 CUSTOMERS Day Trips tong Trips Lawrence Welk 41 Bronson /Ozark Mountains 19 Picasso 28 Laughlin, Golden Nugget 43 Ritz Carlton- Pasadena 41 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 19 Newsletter Collating 20 95 PERSONS General Membership 56 PARTICIPANTS AT SP ECIAL EVENTS •Christmas Luncheon 140 517 PERSONS Pancake Breakfast 230 Holiday Musical 147 / Le PB &R Commission Agenda • Item No._L\( - tj February 2, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Bench Donation Recommendation To accept one bench donation from Mr. William G. Clay that will be installed adjacent to the boardwalk at 6 " Street and West Ocean Front. Additionally, that the verbiage and size of the donor plaque conforms to City Council Policy G -5 (Attachment A). Discussion • Staff received an inquiry from Mr. William G. Clay regarding a proposed bench donation for the boardwalk at 6" Street and West Ocean Front. Subsequently, the donor submitted a letter dated December 15, 1998 (Attachment B) requesting the approval of one bench donation. The area currently has no bench and this donation would be an improvement to the area. The bench will be the Huntington Beach model that was selected from the Official Bench List. Mr. Clay will pay for a concrete bench pad. Additionally, this will complement a previous donation of a similar bench that was installed at 7" Street and West Ocean Front, a few years ago. Mr. Clay, the President of the Central Newport Beach Community Association, and 36 adjacent property owners will receive a copy of this report and a notice of the February 2 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus • DEN/MGL /pw 17 G -5 PARK AND STREET IMPROVEMENT DONATIONS • The City Council recognizes the need to provide residents with the opportunity to donate trees, benches, drinking fountains or related park and street improvement items. This policy establishes criteria for donations to assure attractiveness, usefulness and the capability to be maintained. Tree Donations The tree -lined walkway at Oasis Passive Park beginning at 5th Avenue and Marguerite in Corona del Mar shall be identified as one area where a tree with a bronze plaque can be installed. Other trees with plaques can be donated and installed at locations recommended by the General Services Director and approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Bench Donations It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to designate the type, style, design, and placement of City-owned benches on City property. Areas of placement may be parks, streets, along the beachfront, within villages, commercial districts, and neighborhoods, on a specific island, etc.. Once an area has been designated with a certain style or • type of bench, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission may require that the designation be changed only by a formal request for a redesignation. The factors to be addressed in preparing the list of approved benches for the City as well as the final design for a specific site will include at a minimum: size, usage, vandalism, traffic, security, view obstructions, location, style reflective of neighborhood and cost. The Arts Commission will provide design review assistance as required. ._. Donation requests will be submitted to the General Services Department and meet the following requirements. a. Bench donations along a City street or beach front will require the approval of the General Services Director and the Traffic Engineer. b. Bench donations within a commercial district will require notification of, and an endorsement from, the local business association. c. Bench donations for parks within a residential community will require notification of residents within 300 feet of placement and an endorsement from the homeowners association; when applicable. • /9 G -5 • Park and Street Amenities Items such as benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc., can be donated to be included in the public park system. Recognition on the item shall be a 2" x 6'::. plaque and limited to Donated by (Name) or Donated for (Name) as a means of identifying the donation. Donors of major park improvement gifts may elect to provide a dedicatory plaque not exceeding 5" x 7" with name, date and appropriate text not exceeding 25 words. All donations must be approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The cost of a donated item, including identification plaque, shall be borne totally by private funds. The City will assume ownership and maintenance if accepted and placed in a public park or on a sidewalk unless other arrangements have been agreed' upon. The City will not assume responsibility for'replacement due to vandalism or theft. Adopted - July 22,1992 Amended - January 24,1994 • Amended - June 27,1994 Amended - June 24,1996 Formerly I -15 • 2 i • MR.MARCELINO LOMELI DECEMBER 15,1998 PARK AND TREES SUPERINTENDENT GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT POST OFFICE BOX 1768 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 DEAR MR.LOMELI, Z AM REQUESTING THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ONE NUNTIN6TON BEACH STYLE BENCH TO BE LOCATED AT THE BEACH END OF 6TH ST.,094CENT TO WEST OCEANFRONT ON THE BOARDWALK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT ON THE BENCH A 2 1IX6" BRONZE PLAQUE WITH CONFIRMING VERBIAGE PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY IS INCLUDED. THE BRONZE PLAQUE SHOULD READ: DONATED BY WILLIAM 6 CLAY I WOULD LIKE THE R1611T TO AGREE WITH ITS PLANNED LOCATION. SINC RELY, WILLIAM G. CLAY 201 6TH ST. APT.B NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92661 949- 675 -4422 r1 lJ DEC 17 1993 IN • PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. 14 - 7 February 2, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Balboa Boulevard Beautification Recommendation Direct the Balboa Peninsula Point Association to resubmit their request as a reforestation project to include a redesignation of street tree for Balboa Boulevard. Background • The Balboa Peninsula Point Association (BPPA) has forwarded the attached petition (Attachment A). The petition is a request for a new street tree redesignation along Balboa Boulevard and a further request to make an exception to the City Council Policy G -6 planting restrictions (Attachment B). Discussion Staff recommends a reforestation project as the appropriate means of addressing all of the Association's requests. Staff proposes the project should be funded and maintained by the BPPA and should include removing 33 Ficus, 8 Pepper, 5 Carrotwood, 2 Eucalyptus, and 2 Mexican Fan Palms trees between Main and G Streets on Balboa Boulevard. Additionally it should include a change of designated street tree from the Magnolia to Queen palm trees. There are currently 17 existing Queen Palm trees from G Street to Channel Road. The project should include replacing removals with Queen Palm trees in containers. The containers resolves the issue of requesting an exception to the planting restrictions required by City Council Policy G -6. These efforts would achieve a more uniform appearance, and eliminate the ongoing hardscape damage that is being caused by the Ficus trees. 0 En • Specifically the cost of the tree removals, purchase and planting of 24" box Queen Palm trees in concrete planters, and the water truck manual watering of these palms should be funded by the BPPA. Mr. Ralph Bernard, President of the BPPA has received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting of February 2, 1999. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachments: A. BPPA Petition B. City Council Policy G -6 0 0 >3 /� rTaIN • �4h Sr : R S � Cl AV �� ''��• ' + I i. Iti X59' ab 4ys� El0 {I �` I r'A' • GI I i IV1pY X V AV 3 T �. ✓ y I �° ,rr tC. 1 a 1 � p m AY i .... / f _ —_ • �I h! ' • j 1 SA PIII _ AY _l AY � I Y L•J• o C � � 1 I � 1 • _SAY I ��N / •� a — ONYX IWIINf '7•"" 'AT .. ti.. Y • iT K any I ZS > LRY rM_N�Y �J <M= JA_➢l "• % °q•'[ t S1 L 401 Iz 5 VI LE A '�i+ Sp'(a R y♦ � 'D � i t h !1 r AV / II _ ST ��� •• \,�G� C .n�a^� p P 0� btic.f a � m 4r J' �Ra( � 3LIlIYA��:P ^:" �Q•`M1 ,,,, =1 -2 ., �.„" v! rQ ^l1• I CS)~�~b �' I I� �"11Y1,�' �� '�1'� Q�. ligaf i+�y1Y a 6' ga'� 7 I ��"` � 1 .� •p'q1 PC Ori N OIL h 4r + n ♦ C °? 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As part of this integrated plan, we have two specific requests regarding the planting of additional trees to supplement the existing Ficus trees on Balboa Boulevard. 1. We request the designated tree species for Balboa Blvd. be changed from Magnolia to Queen Palm. 2. We request an "exception" and easing of the planting restrictions listed in the existing G -6 Policy to allow for Queen Palms to be planted in appropriate locations along the boulevard where space restrictions and conditions make full compliance with the G -6 Policy difficult, or impossible. PRINTED NAME 1. 33. /_:�i?A fk ADDRESS r-­$IGNAT4JRE DATE KAY MOArFiVsovv /S'3o IN�RRMW� i 8. P.P. A. 80AAD y46-m8 i�-.4 .SdR2D M��BE2 2/3C. GY1 //1t1n,Ar(IV 'rob AxAl _ fWvl- trza E', B L vt. Gorvvvx ate e ,uVP.- qh t7� _ ilyD 1'e/LL (,.OAE" 3:bN4 (f0C.a'ft FJE(Lo 8. -ffod C011Xd i0eP lOr7 3 £ 0 1 A 5� • BALBOA PENINSULA POINT ASSOCIATION B.P.P.A. HOMEOWNER'S ASSOC. November 10, 1998 David E. Neiderhaus General Services Department 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8715 Dear Mr. Neiderhaus, I have been requested by the Board of Directors of the Balboa Peninsula Point Association to contact you. Recently the B.P.P.A. approved a Position Paper, a copy of which is enclosed, with regards to the beautification of Balboa Boulevard from Main Street to G Street. The purpose of this letter is to follow through with the intent of our Position Paper. • We hereby request the city to change the approved tree from Magnolia to Queen Palm on Balboa Boulevard from Main Street to G Street. 0 It is our understanding that the Association will continue to work with the city on further decisions regarding concept designs, funding and' input from residents. Sincerely, /6.4e9` Ralph Bernard President, B.P.P.A. c: Marcy Lomeli QWy Dxumenbll(ayTPPAtrm.dw MOP • May,22, 1998 Balboa Peninsula Point Association Position Paper Balboa Boulevard Beautification Undergrounding, Repaving, Additional Plantings Balboa Boulevard from Main Street to the G- Street Island is of particular interest to the residents of the Point because we view it as the "Gateway Corridor" to approximately one thousand residents on the Point. Any changes or improvements along this, corridor becomes a Balboa Peninsula Point Association (BPPA) issue of broad concern that goes beyond the usual guidelines effecting only the adjacent property owners along the boulevard. Therefore, we want to state our position on the following issues affecting the Balboa Boulevard improvements. 1. PARKWAYS — B STREET TOG STREET Maintenance, watering and tree trimming of the Parkways should be the cooperating responsibility between the City and the BPPA. The BPPA agrees to pay for watering of planter pots and in- ground planters along this section of the boulevard. 1A. TREE TRIMMING The Ficus trees along the Boulevard are now on a three -year trim cycle. BPPA agrees to pay for any additional trimming to be scheduled by the BPPA during an off -cycle year. • 2. THE G- STREET ISLAND • The original Boulevard project stopped at G Street and did not include improvements to the Island Planter at the "Y ". The BPPA recognizes the need to reconfigure and redesign the island and enhance the landscaping inside the Island Planter. The repaving needs to continue down the boulevard to include the replacement of the broken and patched streets that join together at the "Y" and around the island. 3. STREET LIGHTING Every effort should be made to establish the boulevard from A to G streets as a residential area district from the "Balboa Village" yet also visually compatible with the Balboa Village. Visitors need to know when they have left the Village and have entered a residential area. Therefore, the. BPPA would like to have the existing tall industrial -like lampposts replaced with the same type of residential style lampposts we now have on the Point. Residents like the lampposts, their color and design, and would like to see this "look" extended along the boulevard between B and G streets. PosPaper Page 1 of 2 q May 22, 1998 Balboa Peninsula Point Association Position Paper 4. BALBOA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION: TREES AND PLANTERS We want a tree -lined street with as much green as possible and the general look of an . older, long-establishe6 community. The BPPA supports the addition of planter pots and, curb -out planters wherever possible in order to increase opportunities for plantings and additional "green ". Every effort should be made to creatively solve the problems of existing conditions that make it difficult to find areas for additional trees and plantings. The BPPA will continue to cooperate with the city to "think tank" solutions and to work with all departments at City Hall on design concepts and 'approvals. 5. EXISTING FICUS TREES ON BALBOA BOULEVARD FROM B TO G STREET From the inception of the Boulevard - Undergrounding project the BPPA position has been to make every effort to save existing trees and enhance the overall look of our older established community. BPPA recognizes and agrees with the City that Ficus tree removal was not part of the Boulevard project. Our main concern has focused on the issue of what type of tree to designate as a supplemental tree and as a replacement if a Ficus tree has to be removed due to disease or damage to a homeowner's property. Of equal concern is the G -6 Policy which prohibits and /or limits any non - conforming tree replacement should an existing is Ficus have to be removed. Since the majority of the Ficus trees are non - conforming and since the possibility of the barren street is not acceptable we request the following: A. An exception to the G -6 policy for the section of Balboa Boulevard from Main Street to G Street to allow the replacement of Ficus trees if and when it may become necessary and to allow for planting of additional trees with a type of tree acceptable to the City and the BPPA. B. A change in the designated street tree from Magnolia to Queen Palm. The Queen Palm is well suited to small and restricted planting areas and could be added in along the boulevard where other tree varieties would not fit. The small root ball would not pose a threat to underground utilities. Varying sizes and heights could be grouped and arranged,to give a filled -in look that would compliment and soften the harshness of taller tree trunks. Over the years more palms could be added as older trees die out and the resulting varying heights would enhance a natural look. Because the "Queen Palm" is very adaptable and compatible to the site it is our request that the G -6 "exception" be approved with regard to this being the designated street tree and that the "Queen Palm" be used to supplement existing Ficus trees and to replace a FicusIree only if it becomes necessary to remove the Ficus due to disease or homeowner property damage. PosPaper Page 2 of 2 M-11 G-b is MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES The City Council is vitally interested in beautification of City parkways. Public cooperation in helping to develop and maintain healthy and attractive trees is encouraged. MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAY TREES The General Services Department will trim the parkway trees on a rotation schedule. An effort will be made to trim the parkway trees on less than a three year cycle. If the rotation trimming is completed in less than three years, more frequent trimming will be clot; e performed on certain trees and in view areas. Public safety such as low branches and heavy foliage will be given priority over view trimming. An effort will be made to trim parkway trees located in heavy summer traffic areas during the fall and winter months. The trimming schedule will be altered to avoid trimming streets with flowering street trees during their blooming time. This will apply to streets having a large number of flowering trees, not to one or two trees on a street TREE LIST The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has adopted an official tree list which will be used by the General Services Department to determine species for planning purposes in all new subdivisions and replacement in established parkways. The list will be reviewed on an annual basis by the'General Services Department staff with any recommendations forwarded to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING PARKWAY TREES General Requirements A. 72 -hour notification shall be given the General Services Department prior to the initial installation of parkway trees for approval of species, material quality and planting supervision. 24 -hour notice shall be given prior to all subsequent inspections as required. r- I L 0 G-6 • B. Relative position of parkway trees is subject to approval by the General Services Department, and any tree not properly placed will be relocated at no cost to the City. In the interest of public safety, trees shall be kept not less than: (a) 25 feet back of beginning of curb returns at intersections. (b) 10 feet from lamp standards. (c) 10 feet from fire hydrants. (d) 10 feet from service walks or driveways. (e) 10 feet from meters and sewers. (f) 25 feet from stop signs. C. Trees shall be a minimum container size -of 15 gallons. 1. Condition : Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and • species, healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests and shall have healthy, normal root system free from being root bound. Trees shall not be pruned or topped prior to delivery. ' 2. Inspection: All plant material shall be subject to inspection and approval by the General Services Department prior to planting. The City has the right to reject any item offered. D. Soil Analysis Requirement for and Developers Developer may be required to have a composite soil analysis made by a bona fide soil testing laboratory of soil to receive parkway trees at no cost to the City. The location and number of soil samples shall be determined by the City. Analysis shall include fertility level and organic content of the samples take. A copy of the test results shall be forwarded directly to the General Services Department a minimum of 60 days prior to scheduled planting of parkway trees. PARKWAY TREE PLANTING A. All pits shall be dug with the bottom level, width equal to two times the • diameter of the ball, and the depth 11/2 times the height of the container from which the tree is planted. V A G-b • B. Where land developers are required to provide soil analysis, the prepared soil backfill shall be based on test results. C When soil analysis is not a requirement, native soil with a commercial fertilizer approved by the General Services Department shall be used for backfill. D. Set plants in center of pit, in vertical position, so that crown of ball will be level with finish grade/after—allowing and shall bear the same'relationship to finish grade after allowing for watering and settling land shall bear the same relationship to finish grade that it did to soil surface in its container. E. Prepare a depressed water basin capable of holding 10 gallons of water. Water shall be applied in that quantity at time of planting in a fashion that insures wetting the entire root ball and that all air pockets are removed. F. If houses are not occupied, trees shall be watered one week later. Thereafter, watering shall be done at week intervals by the developer for a period of one year or until homes are occupied. • G. Each tree must be properly supported by two Lodgepole pine stakes or other material approved by the General Services Department. *Stakes shall be a minimum of eight feet in length. Stake all trees at time of planting by placing stake in prepared hole and driving stake a minimum of 30 inches to soil. H. All trees shall be secured to stakes with a cinch tie. 1. Eight penny duplex nails shall be used to secure the brace to the stakes — two per side. L - A root barrier approved by the General Services Department shall be installed. GUARANTEES A. 15 -gallon tree shall be guaranteed as to growth and health for a period of ninety (90) days after final acceptance by the General Services Department 21 G-6 • B. Trees that fail to grow or are injured or damaged during planting operations shall be replaced within 15 days after notification. Replacement material . shall be guaranteed as specified as original guaranteed material. ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS APPLICANT MUST: 1. Applicant must accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing new trees. 2. If an applicant has questions regarding the street tree program they should contact the Park & Street Tree Superintendent at (714) 644 3162 or send a written request for one or more parkway trees to: Attn: Park & Street Tree Superintendent, P. O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WILL: • 1. Approve type, location and spacing of tree planting proposed. 2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new trees. 3. Prune and spray tree as required. Adopted 11/22/82 Amended 11/14/83 Amended 10/22/92 Amended 1/24/1994 Formerly 1-19 0 4 3a, I (ITEM V -8) FEBRUARY 2, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Steve Hunt, Senior RecreationL Manager Re: Newport Beach Little League Lincoln Athletic Center Field Requests BACKGROUND Staff has received two requests from Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) for the Lincoln Athletic Center baseball fields. The City of Newport Beach leases this property from the Newport -Mesa Unified School District and is responsible for scheduling and maintenance of these fields. The Newport Beach Little League is co-sponsored by the Community Services Department and the Little League utilizes Lincoln field no. 2 as it's primary field, in large part to the availability of lights. For this Commission meeting, staff provided notice to effected resident management representatives and to specific residents that have contacted the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission about Lincoln Athletic Center issues in the past. I. Request for Field Light Usage on Friday and Saturday Nights Background • The Newport Beach Little League has requested field light usage on Friday and Saturday nights because of the need for additional field space to play make up games when necessary. These time periods would not be included in the regular scheduling of games. The season will run from approximately March 1 through June 12. The requested time slots would generally be from dusk to 9:45pm on Fridays and dusk to 9pm on Saturdays. The lights would be off except for requested exceptions. In past practice Friday and Saturday night field light use at Lincoln Athletic Center has been permitted with specific Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission approval. Generally, Friday night use has been approved. This is a first time request for Saturday night light use. Options for Consideration a. Direct staff to grant Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) the use of the Lincoln Athletic Center field no.1 and 2 lights on Friday and Saturday nights on an as needed basis throughout the 1999, youth baseball season. Possible time frames would be Friday nights dusk to 9:45pm and Saturday nights dusk to 9pm. NBLL would be required to request and reserve specific dates and times through the staff. or b. Approve first option with a modified schedule, for only Friday evening,use. or • c. Deny request of any light usage on Friday or Saturday nights at Lincoln Athletic Center. ,�3 Newport Beach Little League Lincoln Athletic Center Field'Requests r Page 2 ' • II. R_e_guest to Install a Permanent Scoreboard for Field No. .2 Background The Newport Beach Little League is in the final stages of completing field no. 2 renovation project approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission in March 1998. The original request for a permanent scoreboard in the outfield was denied and an alternate location was incorporated in the backstop area was chosen and approved. Since the Commission approval, Newport Beach Little League has decided that this option would not be effective and is now proposing permanent location adjacent to the right centerfield pole.The scoreboard would be mounted on two poles with its back to the light standard and face Pacific View Drive. It would be 16 feet across and the top would reach 16 feet above the ground in order to be visible over the outfield fence. The board would feature incandescent light bulbs that would indicate score, inning, balls, strikes and outs. Staff met on site with Newport-Mesa Unified School District staff and agreed that the proposed location would not interfere with the multi -use capabilities of any of the fields. However, it is clear that addition of a permanent feature such as this would need to be presented to the Division of State Architects (DSA) for approval. Newport Beach Little League has indicated, that they are moving through that process. Newport-Mesa Unified School District staff have stated that acceptance of this proposal would be contingent on DSA and City recommendations, along with the consideration of public input. • Options for Consideration a. Approve the Newport Beach Little League proposal to install a permanent dark green scoreboard with padding on Lincoln field no. 2. Final approval contingent on Newport-Mesa Unified School District. or b. Disapprove the proposal and direct staff to notify the applicant and the District.. • Jf JAN 25 '99 14:49 TO -q 77239#19496443155 FROM -PNJW 00 T -941 P.02/04 F -315 lzwrpo rt Beach • ` *,Me Leapve xnk 1280 BISON AVENUE, #B9 -491 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 (714) 668 -6210 Sohn F. Della Grotto President January 25, 1999 • Mr. Steve Hunt Senior Recreation Manager City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 ll. � -... . Dear Steve: Pursuant to our recent conversations, this letter represents our formal notice regarding our revised plan for the Scoreboard to be placed at the Lincoln Athletic Facility for use at Lincoln 2. Our initial proposal which was approved by the PB &R Commission called for the Scoreboard to be placed behind the right field temporary fence at Lincoln 2 and be taken down each year to accommodate soccer usage. After our electrical contractors reviewed the situation, it was determined • that the costs to make such an arrangement workable from a safety perspective were prohibitoblly high. ocn337e3.1 A-y JAN, 25 '99 14:49 T04$7723909496443155 FROM -PHA 00 T -941 P.03/04 F-315 • Mr. Steve Hunt January 25, 1999 Page 2 The new plan which has been, discussed with, and approved by, Mike Wade of AYSO Soccer and Eric Jetta of the Newport -Mesa Unified School District is to install two permanent poles in front of the large light standard in right field and attach the Scoreboard to those poles on a permanent basis. The Scoreboard would be out of the way of the soccer fields and would not conflict with any other organization's use of the fields. The two poles would be fitted with heavy -duty padding for additional safety. Please note that none of the light standards currently have any padding. We recognize that we need to obtain the approval of the State for the structure. This is a ministerial task which can be "walked through." As you are aware, Newport Beach Little League has already trenched and run electrical wires to the base of the light standard and from the light standard to behind home plate at Lincoln 2. We needed to do this because having the electrical engineers come back to address this situation • would be too expensive. The dimensions of the Scoreboard are 6' x 16'. The Scoreboard would be mounted approximately 8 -10' off the ground. Remember that the fence is 6' high and that the position of the Scoreboard Will now be at least 60' further away from the Lincoln 2 outfield fence. In terms of installation, we plan to work principally with Eric Jetta and his staff while at the same time keeping you appraised of our discussions with Eric Jetta and his staff. With respect to the issue of additional lights, the effect to the residents would be at worst minimal (only with a great set of binoculars or a powerful telescope could one seethe lights) and for normal people, undetectable. The residents of the Irvine Properties Apartments will not be able to see the tiny lights of the Scoreboard because they do not face the Apartment complex. With regard to the residents of the condos across the street from Pacific View, my above- reference comments regarding binoculars • and telescopes apply. OCN36763,1 JAN 25 '99 14:49 TO. 0177239219496443155 FROM -PHJW OC Mr. Steve Hunt January 25,1999 Page 3 T -941 P,04/04 F -315 T would be happy to answer any questions that you or members of the PB &R Commission may have with respect to this project. NBLL needs to order the Scoreboard in the next ten (10) days to have any hope of having the Scoreboard in service for Opening Day on March 6,1999. We have come so for with this Project and many people have spent a great deal of time on this project. There are no alternative sites or plans. We have considered and studied every plan initiated by us or by others. This proposal is safe, does not disturb soccer or any other use of the field, is supported by Eric Jetto on behalf of the property owner, the Newport -Mesa Unified School District and, by all reasonable standards, has im impact on the surrounding residents. Your help in presenting our proposal to the PB &R Commission is • very much appreciated. Sincerely, John F. Della Grotto President, NBLL 0 acn38763.1 38 1 —IS -1999 A:42PM FROM 909 278 9979 STANDARD BASEBALL SCOREBOARD BA -618L SPECIFICATIONS El Eil This baseball scoreboard displays HOME and GUEST scores to 99, INNING to 19, and indicates BALL, STRIKE, OUT and H (hit) or E (error). This scoreboard is also available with 4 x 7 digit matrices. Scoreboard shown with optional striping. 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Electronic message board. For additional information on Daktronics scoringltiming products, call 605 - 697 -4300 or 888 -325 -8766. P. 3 • SLO62796 -2667 PAGE 2 OF 2 COPYRIGHT Q 1996 DAKTRONICS, INC. 3� �l DE0 18 '98 17:19 TO- 024632419496443155 FROM -PHA 00 T -206 P.02/03 F -686 Beach. • � c\z Leapflo 1260 BISON AVENUE, #09-491 NEWPORT BEACH; CALXFORNZA 92660 (714) 668 -6210 John F. Dally brotta President • Mr. Steve Hunt • December 18, 1998 Senior Recreation Manager City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 Re; 1999 Spring Field Usage -- Extended Hours on Friday and Saturday F�ygnli tgs gt Lincoln 2 Dear Steve: Pursuant to our prior discussions, this serves as a formal request on behalf of Newport Beach Little League to extend our use of Lincoln 2 for night games on Friday and Saturday nights until 9:45 p.m. for our entire season from February 8, 1999 through and including June 12, 1999. We have expanded our Major Division for the second consecutive year, adding our tenth team. Our program is currently "bursting at the OCH35424A M • 0 n U DEC 18 '98 11:20 TO.024632 #19496443155 FROH -PHS OC Mr. Steve Hunt December 18, 1998 Page Two T -206 P.03/03 F -686 seams" to such a degree that scarcity of fields for games and practices is a significant issue. Friday U� s ae. For the last two years, we have used Lincoln 2 on Friday nights until 9 :45 p.m. Our request this year is no different from that in years past. We use the Friday date for make -up games. Accordingly, we would not use it every Friday night. Saturday Usage, 'With the expansion of teams and the scarcity of fields, NBLL needs an extra time slot under the lights to enable us to play a sufficient number of games. Our current thinking is to only use the Saturday night timeslot for make -up games (similar to Friday nights). This type of usage is typical of other District 55teams who routinely play on Friday and Saturday nights. ocn3rAZ4.1 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely', J�--- John F. Della Grotto President, NBLL �1 • PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. V-9 February 2, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Reforestation Request Recommendation Approve the reforestation request of four Ficus retusa (F. Microcarpa) trees that are located in planters in the City parking lot at McFadden Square (Newport Pier Plaza) at Mr. Russell E. Fluter's expense. Background . Mr. Russell E. Fluter requested the removal of five Ficus retusa trees located in the City parking lot at the November 3, 1998 Park, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting. The Commission denied the removal request and directed Mr. Fluter to work with staff on a reforestation request. Mr. Fluter sent a petition to the City on December 7, 1998. Staff responded with a letter to Mr. Fluter dated December 24 listing the criteria for reforestation requests (Attachment A). Staff then received a petition on January 19, 1999 from Mr. Fluter and signed by adjacent property owners, requesting approval for the removal of four Ficus trees located in planters adjacent to 2025 West Balboa Boulevard (Attachment B). Additionally, Mr. Fluter's submitted further correspondence dated January 20, 1999 that included an endorsement letter from the Newport Pier Merchants Association and Central Newport Beach Community Associations supporting the reforestation request (Attachment Q. Discussion The Urban Forester and the Park Superintendent reviewed the request on site in January using the Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Report (Attachment D) prepared by the Urban Forester. • Lfj- V. Mr. Fluter has furnished a map (Attachment E) that indicates the locations where • City .trees are proposed for removal and replanting. Mr. Fluter will pay for the removal of the four Ficus trees and the planting of four 24" box, Queen Palm trees. Mr. Fluter and the President of the Central Newport Beach Community Association and Newport Pier Merchants Association have received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting of February 2, 1999. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachments: A. Staff's letter to Mr. Fluter, December 24, 1998 B. Petition from Mr. Fluter, January 19, 1999 C. Endorsement letters from NPMA and CNBCA D. Inspection Report and Appraisal • E. Map of MacFadden Square • 43 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 December 24, 1998 Mr. Russ Fluter 2025 West Balboa Boulevard Newport beach, California 92663 Dear Mr. Fluter, This letter is in response to your petition dated December 7, 1998 regarding the removal of 12 Ficus trees located in the Newport Pier Plaza (McFadden Square) parking lot parkways. Your petition does not meet the criteria for reforestation as outlined in the attached City Council G -1 Policy (Attachment A). Specifically, the Policy requires pclitioner(s) to • fund the removal and replacement of all tree removal requests and obtain a petition of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. In addition, a favorable endorsement by the business association and the homeowners association is necessary to ensure area approval. I refer you to Attachment A for all of the requirements of a reforestation request. • The Parks, Beaches, and Recreation (PB &R) Commission directed staff to work with you on a reforestation project, as it pertains to your original request presenter) to the Commission at the Noverrrher 3 meeting, for the removal of 5 frees at this same location. At this time staff can only work with you towards resolving the original request. In order to move forward with the Commission directives, from the November meeting, (Attachment B) and to meet the reforestation criteria, a letter of endorsement froim the Presidents of the Central Newport Beach Association, and 1lic Newport Pier Association must be submitted to me as well as a petition representing 60% of the properly owners in the area. Additionally, as noted in your letter to me dated September 24, 1998 (Attaclunent C), it was au acceptable option to you, to pay for the removal and replacement of the 5 trees. The cost to remove the trees will be $650 and the cost for replanting (5), 24" box Queen Palms will be $975, a total of $1,625. Payment must be in advance as required by Council policy. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach qq 0 Please contact me at 644 -3055 if you have any questions. Sincerely, David E. Niederhaus, Director General Services Department DEN /MGL /pw Attacluuents: A. City Council G -1 Policy. B. Minutes from the November 3, 1998 PB &R meeting. C. Your letter of September 24. • • �IS Is 0 JAN 1 J 1999 To: City of Newport Beach GS P/aRKSI i HEI-3 Russell B. Fluter wishes to pay for in advance and sponsor the reforestation of (4) l�icus trees in McFadden Square area. The four Ficus trees are located in the 2100 block of Balboa Blvd., on the Newport Pier side. They are directly opposite 2110 W. Balboa Blvd., and nearest to 2025 W. Balboa Blvd. in the McFadden Square. (See attached sketch). This reforestation will includes the removal of the specified (4) Ficus trees and replacement with (4) 24" box Queen Palm trees. The City of Newport Beach requires a survey of all adjacent property owners for their input. The adjacent property addresses are the following: 2116, 2114, 2110 NQw'c' '���d. 4- 2cicc.+ v.3 200 20'h Street 124, 120 and 116 McFadden Place THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESSES ARE IN FAVOR OF FLUTER "S PROPOSED REFORESTATION. r3.,...,. «f.. n....,o. 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Dave Neiderhaus General Services Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: McFadden Square Reforestation; Your letter to Mr. Russ Fluter (12/24/98) Dear Mr. Neiderhaus; P. 3 January 19, 1999 At their regular monthly meeting on January 12, 1999, the Board of Directors of this Association considered s request for a letter of endorsement pursuant to subject. After a short djscus'sion, Directors agreed to visit the site during the week and provide comment as to'submitting a letter of endorsement, We unconditionally agree to endorse Mr. Fluter's request. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider this matter. Sincerely, The Central Nevs�port Beach Community Association Tom Hyaus, President cc: Tod Ridgeway Councilman, First District Russ Fluter Cannery Village Realty, Inc. Y6 • is 0 1 -20 -1999 12:41PM FROM GENERAL SERVICES 714 650 0747 Mr. Dave Neiderhaus Director, General Services City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 January 20, 1999 Re: Reforestation of (4) Ficus trees in the McFadden Square, to be paid for by Russell B. Fluter Dear Mr. Neiderhaus, Per the City Council 0-1 Policy and after our meeting together I have enclosed a petition signed from all of the neighboring property owners that you have requested. In addition to the petition are copies of endorsement letters from the Central Newport Beach Community Association and McFadden Pier Association, As.requested we are in compliance and agree with all the conditions set forth in the G -1 Policy. a. We have clearly defined contiguous boundaries, shown on the attached maps, that distinctly identify the trees in question and the neighboring parcels. b. We have enclosed the requested petition signed by 1001/o of the neighboring property owners of the parcels requested, c. This letter is a written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the reforestation costs of removal and replacement of the (4) Ficus trees with (4) 24" Queen Palms. d. The requested replacement tree is a designated street tree as prescribed by the City Council Policy 0-6. e. We are agreeing to do a, one-for-one replacement of all trees proposed for reforestation, (4) 24" Queen Palm Trees. As I have stated previously, I will pay the cost of this reforestation project in advance. Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter, Attachments: Sincerely, C2%� V ussell E. Fluter A. Petition w/ maps showing trees and neighboring parcels, B. Endorsement letter from the McFadden Newport Pier Association, C. Endorsement letter from the Central Newport Beach Community Association. P. 1 Co: Tod Ridgeway Councilman, First District CANNERY VILLAGE FEALTY INC. 2025 W. BALBOA BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92663 (949) 673.3717 LLIn • 1 -20 -1999 12:42PM FROM GENERAL SERVICES 714 650 0747 P.2 November 2, 1998 City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Attn: Parks and Recreation Dear Sirs: This letter is submitted to the City of Newport Beach, Parks and Recreation Department, with the hopes of solving a long disputed landscaping issue. Several years ago an assessment district was formed in the Newport Pier area to make improvement to the area, Including McFadden Plaza. While the merchants paid the • assessment, the landscaping was chosen by the city. The merchants have repeatedly asked for the ficus trees lining the McFadden parking lot on Balboa Blvd. to be replaced with Palm trees, The ficus trees block visibility of the streets, pier, plaza and businesses to the area's detriment. As officials of the Newport Pier Merchant Association, which has been inactive, we support the immediate removal of the ficus trees and replacing the removed trees with palm trees of a substantial height, 10' or more. Sincerely, Marcia Dossey (949) 673 -2282 E 2 us h Hill (949) 675 -6442 V pat.'s 66 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Name: Mr. Russell E. Fluter Address: Cannery Village Reality Inc. 2025 West Balboa Boulevard Phone Number: 673 -3777 Request: Remove four Ficus trees causing view obstruction to business Botanical Name: Ficus retusa ( Ficus microcarpa) Common Name: Indian Laurel Fig Designated Street Tree: Parking Lot Tree does not require PB & R designation. Estimated Tree Value: 4 trees = $3474.64 ($868.66 each) (see attached appraisal report) • Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed January 1999. • Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other Comments: A field inspection determined trees were healthy. Trees were trimmed this winter. Inspected by: �� Date: January 18, 1999 Recommendation: Remove trees as part of a Reforestation process and replant with 24" bo ueen Palms w,tov hAxL/, Reviewed by: Date: January 18, 1999 5I 0 a w m H O • a W z LL O W • H z CW G a IL W a W U w U) J 9 W Z W a m 0 m E LOm N CL o 10 N C N t 0 a� m J a _N a a w w 5a- �CC) LU co c� J co t0 CO co W� V' X Z � + ¢y g . c V U O J Z O N op 0 J 0 o p V v> U Z O rn N Wa e n C"? W 'LL Q V ! r g U N J m> N Cli W 2 W y a O J V a w W- U N n N ? � W Ci U to N Z H m F C W_ m LL d h V d a w `u LL 'v 5a- E q•EPA'R T.M cNT M • e t\ L • I 12/ r `I o I � II ' i„ 11 : c. t. Ste' '• •r••••1 � S IQYI "M) L: , • ii e> oz is Owl :_ tu �^t;`l ib�k t j I' ff�' I 1. a e• �� / ICU ao UU N W o ,I C rrI { -..i �I. ... J T • \ " l,lr 4 I Iq _ -- °— a a i I � 0 � u m }. , � ! k§ \ }} i ! # 3 ! . | 12! !| &k {| m }. , � ! k§ \ }} & ; % *10 | ! . | f \ k § ! ■ k ) \ ;& a . & ; % *10 | ! . | f \ k § ! ■ k ) \ ;& | )?d\ ( k ! k ! { f k \ # ) !! k )k a 70M PB &R Commission Agenda Item No._i -1 0 February 2, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Tree Removal Appeal Recommendations Deny the removal request of one Lemon Gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) and two Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii) parkway street trees at 1301 Antigua Way. Background • Ms. Dianne Palmer requested the removal of three parkway street trees located adjacent to her residence, by letter dated September 15, 1998 (Attachment A). Specifically, the trees are located on the corner of Antigua Way and Santiago Drive. The Urban Forester and the Park Superintendent reviewed the request on site in October, then the Urban Forester completed a Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Report (Attachment B). He noted trees were healthy with no apparent property damage. Discussion The Urban Forester's letter dated November 6, 1998 (Attachment C) to Ms. Palmer denied her tree removal request and advised of her option to appeal the decision. Ms. Palmer's letter dated December 1, 1998 (Attachment D) requested an appeal before the Commission. The General Services Director's response letter dated January 7, 1999 (Attachment E) informed Ms. Palmer of the pending Commission meeting and that staff would prepare her appeal for inclusion on the agenda. Ms. Palmer has received a copy of this report and a notice of the February 2 Commission meeting. • 6 cP • Very respecifiilly, David E. Niederbaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachments: A. Ms. Palmer's letter dated September 15, 1998 B. Tree Inspection Report and Tree Appraisal Report C. Urban Forester's letter dated November 6, 1998 D. Ms. Palmer's letter dated December 1, 1998 E. General Services Director's letter dated January 7, 1999 • • 5'7 • TRANSMITTED BY FAX September 15, 1998 John Conway CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Tree Maintenance Dear Mr. Conway: We finished a major remodel a few months ago at 130.1 Antigua Way, corner of Antigua and Santiago streets. We have two flowering pears and a eucalyptus in our parkways. They are all terrible and really detract from our home. I would like these trees removed and two new ones put in on the Santiago side of the house and one where the eucalyptus tree is now. Maybe magnolia trees. I would be willing to • buy the trees if you, the city, would remove the old ones and plant the new ones. Thanking you in advance for your help. Sincerely, Diane Palmer 556 -8511, ext. 236 C, J 68 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Name: Ms. Dianne Palmer Address: 1301 Antigua Way Phone Number: 556 -8511, extention 236 Request: Remove Eucalyptus tree and two Pear trees, "detracting from our" home per attached letter. Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora and Pyrus'kawakamii Common Name: Lemon Gum and Evergreen Pear Designated Street Tree: Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid) on Antigua Way Magnolia grandiflora (Magnolia) on Santiago Drive • Estimated Tree Value: Total Value = $1,251.50 per attached Tree Appraisal Report. Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed Fall 1997. Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other Comments: A field inspection determined trees were healthy with no apparent property damage. Inspected by: :F Date: October 13, 1998 R commend tiou, Retal ee/gs. / RI by: _ - 1dxx Date: November 5, 1998 • 59 0 U a w m H O •a w z U. O ts] • w IL w U) w v ,w,^ v! J W z W 0 N l9 E Ol a) am oa m m N t N ° a a� a� 0*4 J Q 9 IL IL w w W N rn M u°� m J r m M 17 � � Cl) (V Z O y N m M ag o N 0 CD 0 V O Z y LO ttoo N H y g e 00» r to CD V z � W, oL) U Z to co o tb Q F P'7 o co t7 00 N O W o � O W - p IL co U) N L) w M N co to = Clrn) U) co ma � r > IM c WC C C w~ y U go U IL w z Lo N EEO U y O r U ?�v d twn y Y ro 'n ~ O y = *xa yxa d V af0 {—'p' o c 'in ° in m aci YN aci Y y 7 V W N N > F- I- a M w a > t— IL .A 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 November 6, 1998 Ms. Diane Palmer 1301 Antigua Way Newport Beach, California 92660 Dear Ms. Palmer, Your request for the removal of two City parkway street trees, an Evergreen Pear and Coral Gum (Pyrus kawakamii and Eucalyptus torquata) located adjacent to your residence have been reviewed and examined on site. Since staff recommends the retention of the trees in accordance with the attached City Council Policy G -1, your request is denied. The field inspection detennined the trees were moderately healthy and that there was no apparent property damage. If you disagree with this decision, your recourse is to request an appeal to the Parks, • Beaches, and Recreation Commission for further review. Do not remove any trees. If you remove any City trees, the City will pursue restitution for the value of the free as established by the City Urban Forester. if you wish to appeal [lie decision for retention, please send a letter within 15 days to David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director, Post Office Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 in order that your appeal may be included on a future Commission agenda. Please contact me at 644 -3083 if you have any questions. Sincerely, el (--� JohffConway Urban Forester JC /pw Attachment E 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach 41 w�s''E DEC U 3 19 1918 December 1, 1998 David E. Niederhaus General Services Director P. 0. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Niederhaus: Enclosed please find my letter to John Conway dated September 15, 1998 and a reply letter from him dated November 6, 1998. I was out of town and with the holiday I apologize I'm a little past my 15 days. As Mr. Conway states the trees in question are in moderate healthy condition. The Evergreen Pears are nothing like the large ones around us and through the area. The Eucalyptus is just tall and spindly. We have no special trees in our area and for • the most part a lot of the parkway trees have been taken out. As you can see from my letter I want to replace these trees with something prettier that will add to the neighborhood and be more beneficial to our home. If necessary I will remove the present trees and plant the new ones so it will be no cost to the city. A neighbor on Santiago going towards Irvine has just planted four trees in the parkway and I question if he got permission to do so. I also see a lot of new trees in our area. I request that you give us permission to change these trees. Sincerely, Diane Palmer • &y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 January 7„ 1999 Ms. Diane Palmer 1301 Antigua Way Newport Beach, California 92660 Dear Ms. Palmer, I apologize for the delay in responding to your correspondence dated December 1, 1998. Staff will prepare an agenda report regarding your tree appeal for the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting of February 2, 1999. Please provide any additional documentation or information to me relative to your concerns regarding the parkway trees, by January 15, so that it may be included in the staff report. Additionally, the property owner at 1818 Santiago Drive has been notified, • by letter, to remove the recently planted parkway trees that were never approved for planting by the City. If you have any questions please contact Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent at 644 -3069. Sincerely, David E. Niederhaus, Director General Services Department DEN/MGL /pw �J 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach (,P 3 Andrew W. Couch 1906 Dover Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 760 -2596 (949) 631 -0183 January"22, 1999 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -1768 RRcpB� " JAN 2 7 7999 cOMM1JN1T y SERV,C�S Re: Proposal to install lights at Mariners Park Dear Commissioners: I am writing to express my opposition to the proposal to install lights at Mariners Park. I am not insensitive to the needs expressed by the representatives of the youth sports leagues. I coached AYSO soccer • for three years. Our assigned practice. field was Mariners Park, and I am familiar with the limitations imposed by the reliance on daylight, especially starting in late October, after the switch from daylight saving to standard time. The players are dismissed from school about 3:00 p.m., and it then gets dark at about 5:00 p.m., leaving only about two hours for practice. However, soccer coaches have been planning around that problem for years, and can continue to do so. That is not sufficient justification for the installation of lights at Mariners Park. I have lived across the street from Mariners Park for almost 19 years. It has always been a neighborhood park, as distinguished from a regional park. It has swings for the younger children, and a couple of playing fields for the older children. It has very limited off - street ,parking, which it must share with the library and school. That is why,, whenever there is a major event at Mariners Park, such as the Fourth of July celebration, most people have to park on the adjacent streets, creating traffic for which this residential area was never intended. The installation of lights at Mariners Park would only increase the use of the park, and the attendant traffic congestion. I am aware of the proposed limitations on the number of hours that the lights would be permitted. However, based upon the similar • experiences in other parts of town, once the lights-are installed there will be pressure to increase the hours of operation. • Andrew W. Couch Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach January 22, 1999 Page 2 During the last couple of years, the concept of Mariners Park as a neighborhood park has been undermined by the increasing use of the park for special events, including church functions, class reunions, and the like, with large numbers of people, amplified music, public address systems, traffic congestion, and other intrusions into what was formerly a quiet residential neighborhood. I am aware of the changing demographics of the city, and the resulting pressures on city facilities. But Mariners Park was -never designed or intended for such use. It is a neighborhood park, and that character must be maintained. If the city is inclined to provide additional, lighted parks, the proper solution is for the city to acquire additional park land, and properly plan these new parks, including sufficient offstreet parking, to accommodate the increased use that will result from the installation of lights. • Thank you for your consideration of my views. Yours very truly, An rew W. Couch E .1 Ay • Al From: K F. Russo RwCom Defense Electronics Faa: (626) 443 -6220 Volce: (626) 579.0701 To: Parks, Beaches 6 Rocreatl Commission at City of Newport Beach Page 1 of 2 Friday. January 29, 1999 11:17;45 AM M Kenneth F. Russo 807 Gardenia Way • Corona del Mar, California 92625 (949) 640 -0840 Q FAX JQ January 29, 1999 °�MMU N 2 `� 19g9 City of Newport Beach N /pt Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission �; >>'r, /CAS 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Re: Potential Skateboard Park at Grant'Howald Park Dear Commission Members: I am writing in regard to the article that appeared in the January 28, 1999 edition of the Daily Pilot on the referenced matter. As a resident of the Jasmine Park townhome community, I am alarmed at the possibility of a skateboard park being built right next to our homes. Perhaps you think I exaggerate, but let me take a bit of your time to explain our location. Jasmine Park is a community of 47 townhomes that is surrounded on its western and southern property lines by Grant Howald Park. In essence, Jasmine Park occupies the East side of the small canyon created by Jasmine Creek (which is now contained in an • underground viaduct) and Grant Howald Park occupies the West side continuing westward to include the softball field. The park also wraps around the southern side of Jasmine Park along Fifth Avenue. Within Jasmine Park, the townhomes are built in three tiers in a North /South direction, one above the other. All homes face West with a view directly into Grant Howald Park. The living rooms of all homes and the bedrooms of all homes (except for bedrooms in the top tier of townhomes along Marguerite Avenue) face into Grant Howald Park. All homes have outside elevated decks also facing into Grant Howald Park. Except for the fact there is a wrought iron fence separating the two, Jasmine Park and Grant Howald Park would appear to be an integral unit. Most of the residents of Jasmine Park purchased their homes recognizing that Grant Howald Park was an established facility, and we thought we knew just what we were getting for a neighbor. Yes, there is some noise from softball players cheering a good play as well as some light pollution from the field lights, And yes, it is amazing how sound is reflected off the sides of the small Jasmine Creek Canyon walls so that even such sounds as taps from the weekly tap dancing class inside the Youth Center building can be heard in our living rooms. But these are "happy sounds" and in a way they add to the harmony of our community. Unfortunately, the addition of a skateboard facility within Grant Howald Park would severely impact the harmony of our community, While the Daily Pilot did not pinpoint a specific location within the park, it is apparent that any additional facility would have to be placed on park land that is in very close proximity to the Jasmine Park property lines. Skateboard parks are not quiet places, no matter what their size. All of us well -know the clacking, smacking, grating and other sounds a skateboard makes, and those sounds • carry. Think of experiencing those sounds from sunrise to sunset just beyond, your living room and bedroom windows. And think of them continuing after dark too. Let's face it, a skateboard park will attract users even after the sun sets. From: K. F. Russo NavCom Defense Electronics F=(625) 44M220 Volce: (626) 579 -0781 To. Parks, Beaches 6 Recreaa Commission at qty of Newport Beach Page 2 of 2 Friday, Januwy29. 1999 11:19:22 AM City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission • January 29, 1999 Page 2 Earlier, I mentioned how sounds carry across Grant Howald Park and into Jasmine Park. Believe me, I am not exaggerating. Any of you are more than welcome to visit our home and hear it for yourself. It is about a 100 yard walk from our home, which is located in the middle tier of homes in Jasmine Park, to the Youth Center building. Yet we can hear clearly the tap dancers as well as other classes in the building. There is a small area of picnic benches just outside the Youth Center which can be reserved for such things as a child's birthday party. Hard to believe but when a handful of children sing the happy birthday song, we can hear it plain as day. I don't mean to belabor the point, but it is astounding how the smallest of sounds are amplified and transported across this open space. My wife and I have lived in the Jasmine Park community for 6 years. We love the area and the peace and harmony it offers. That harmony would be shattered with the addition of a skateboard park in Grant Howald Park. Should anyone have questions or want to discuss this matter further, please feel free to call me. I may be reached at my office,(626) 579 -8781 or evenings at home (949) 640 -0840. Thank you for your consideration. • Sincerely, y f� T• e""r, • PAS, Co., Inc. •PERSONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, Co. Condominium Management with the "Persona! Touch" City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission P.O Box 1768 Newport Beach Ca, 92658 -8913 Gentlemen, P.O. Box 2968 Costa Mesa, CA 92628 Tel.: (714) 641 -0593 Fax. (71A) 641.1169 February 1, 1999 On Tuesday evening, February 2,1999, your commission will meet to consider action on extending lighting usage (at the Newport Beach Little League's request) at Lincoln Athletic Center. The request would allowfull field lighting until 9;45 P.M. both for Friday and Saturday nights. It also provides for the installations of a very large scoreboard. Pas.,Co Inc, is a Homeowners Association Management Company and we represent the Canyon Crest Estates' Association. The homeowners live directly across the street from the athletic center on Pacific View Drive. The Board of Directors of Canyon Crest Estates have asked that we write on •behalf of all homeowners who reside there. They strongly and vehemently oppose this request for extending lighting and installation of scoreboard. These residents have the right not to have their homes (and specifically their bedrooms) lit up with bright lights. Their interest in this matter was not solicited by your offices and, as tax payers, they have the right to have these interests represented in opposition to those of Little League. While it may not be popular to oppose an American icon like Little League, it is indeed proper to recognize the legitimate interest of these Newport Beach Homeowners, They are the people who support the community, pay their taxes regularly and are the backbone of municipal government. There is no reason why weekend games should be played so late into the night, with its attendant lighting causing so must upset and distress. Reschedule! Extend the daytime season! Start games earlier! But do not, we demand, extend this lighting request. Very Truly Yours Marvin Gabler for Canyon Crest Estates Homeowners Association abistrlbution Altached Ate' Canyon Crest Estates H.O.A Board of Directors: Irving Selden Joe Carol Jack Sellers A.M. McGrath Victoria Young Canyon Crest Homeowner Mr. Robert Kopicki City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches, And Recreation Dept. Pat Beek Marc Franklin Phil Glasgow Donald Pfaff Robin Sinclair Val Skoro Thomas Tobin Staff LaDonna Kientz Teri Craig Steve Hunt Celest Jardine -Haug • Daivd Niederhaus Marcy Lomeli John Conway Randy Kearns City Attorney of Newport Beach Robert Burnham City of Newport Beach City Council Tod Ridgeway Janice Debay Norman Glover Gary Adams John Noyes Mayor Dennis O'Neil Mayor Pro Tem Tom Thompson • T0Of21 HIM AillaQI3 646E T49 9T6 XV3 WST ,NOR 66/TO/90 • 620 West Ocean Front Balboa, CA 92661 1/28/99 David Niederhaus PB &R Commission City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr Niederhaus and PB &R Commission: I am opposed to the installation of a bench at 6th Street and West Ocean Front. I live in the area between 66' and 7`h Street. I opposed the installation of the bench at 7t' Street, and the fears voiced by the residents at that time have proven correct. The noise at night and the accumulation of trash in the • daytime have increased since the bench was installed at 7t' Street. I assume the same will be true if a bench is placed at 6'h Street. There is absolutely no need to provide a beach at these street ends. They add to the clutter and general intrusion on the public beach and walkway. They create additional traffic problems. This apparent way to memorialize unknown persons is unfair to us who live here, and forces us to put up with more unnecessary concrete. Surely the money could be spent in a more useful way. Dorothy Beek - 620 West Ocean Front 0 V • PUBLIC NOTICE Revised February 3, 1999 A Study Session of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission of the City of Newport Beach has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 1999, 3um, City Council Conference Room. City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Tuesday, February 23, 1999 — 3pm City Council Conference Room STUDY SESSION AGENDA Call to Order and Roll Call II. Public Comments • Members of the public are invited to comment on any non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. III. Bonita Canyon Park Site Planning Review of planning for Bonita Canyon Park. IV. Adjournment • t • Bonita Canyon Park - Options Summary Preliminary Cost Estimate Prepared for: Irvine Community Development Company Prepared by: EPT Landscape Architecture October 2,1998 r 1 U OPTION A -1 Cost includes park as origirnal i designed for the East and 4,160,182 reas Mid Sports A rsrnd the Of f ite Parking Area CONTRACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $416,018 MOBILIZATION 41,520 BONDING (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 83,204 CONSTRUCTION WATER & POWER 33,750 CONTINGENCY -10% 416,018 GRAND TOTAL $5,150,692 OPTION A -2 Cost includes park as originally designed for the East and Mid Sports Areas with reduction in site amenities type, off- 3,611,323 site parking, restroom building in Mid Sports Area and elimination of children's play area CONTRACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% -total contract) $361,132 MOBILIZATION 33,750 BONDING (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 72,226 CONSTRUCTION WATER & POWER 45,OOQ CONTINGENCY -10% 361,132 GRAND TOTAL $4,484,564 B -1 -1" with deletion of two (2) baseball fields and 3,916,103 oith open turf field .CTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $391,610 (BASED�ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 78,322 --TION WATER & POWER 33,750' sNCY -10% 391,6101 GRAND TOTAL $4,852,915 Page 1 • Bonita Canyon Park - Options Summary Preliminary Cost Estimate Prepared for: Irvine Community Development Company Prepared by: EPT Landscape Architecture October 2, 1998 • OPTION B -2 Option "A -1" with deletimt of two (2) back stops with 3,978 paviiegg and repplacing with two (2) dome back stops and three (3) over ail soccer fields CONTRACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $397 (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 79, "-TION WATER & POWER 33 iNCY -10% 397 GRAND TOTAL $4,929,302 )NB-3 "A -1" with deletion of one (1) back stop and 4,067, ig with three (3) overlay soccer fields RACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $406, BONDING (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 81,357 CONSTRUCTION WATER & POWER 33,750 CONTINGENCY -10% 406,783 GRAND TOTAL $5,038,026 OPTION B -4 Optiois "A -1" with deletion of overlook, trees and restroom 3,717,071 building CONTRACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $371,707 MOBILIZATION 41,520 BONDING (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 74,341 CONSTRUCTION WATER & POWER 33,750 CONTINGENCY -10% 371,707. GRAND TOTAL $4,610;097 Page 2 • Bonita Canyon Park - Options Summary Preliminary Cost Estimate Prepared for: Irvine Community Development Company Prepared by: EPT Landscape Architecture October 2,1998 • • OPTION C -1 Costs include turf and hydroseededgrouud cover only for 689,554 West Sports Area CONTRACTOR'S OVERHEAD AND PROFIT (10% total contract) $68,955 MOBILIZATION 13,840 BONDING (BASED ON 2% OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS) 13,791 CONSTRUCTION WATER & POWER 11,250. CONTINGENCY -10% 68,955 GRAND TOTAL $866,346 Page 3