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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1999 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSION Minutes May 4, 1999 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH is Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 1999 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7:021)m 1. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Franklin, Glasgow (arrived at 7:07pm), Pfaff (arrived at 7:05pm), Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Executive Secretary 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the minutes of April 6, 1999. Motion carried by acclamation. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 161h Street, presented documentation to the Commission regarding the illegal removal of trees at 2118 Serrano Street. He stated that he had pictures that showed that four trees were removed illegally instead of three that had previously been reported. Director Niederhaus stated that staff has no record of four trees at that location but did state that records were not kept at that time. Mr. Vandersloot asked that Buffalo Ranch Park be added to the list of suggested names for Bonita Canyon. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Removed at the request of Commissioner Skoro 2. Removed at.the request of Commissioner Franklin 3. Removed at the request of Chair Beek 4. Senior Services — Received and filed. 5. Bench Donation —Accept donation of one bench at West Jetty View Park from Judy Clarke. Motion by Chair Beek to approve the Consent Calendar except for those items removed (1, 2, and 3). The motion carried by acclamation. • Items removed from Consent Calendar 1. Correspondence — Commissioner Skoro stated that a additional correspondence had been received from The Irvine Company regarding the name for Bonita Canyon. Commissioner Glasgow stated that the committee will meet on May 13 to discuss the suggested names. • • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 1999 Page 2 Correspondence from -Paul and Paul DeCapua, April 5, 1999; Camerone Jelly, April 7, 1999; Mike McKean, April 26, 1999; Carol Hoffman, April 26, 1999, was received and acknowledged. An additional correspondence from Carol Hoffman, April 29, 1999, was added. And acknowledged. 2. Parks and Trees Division — Commissioner Franklin questioned whether the neighborhood should be informed of the berm on MacArthur Road. Director Niederhaus stated that that height of the berm is what was expected, but could not comment on the east side. Commissioner Glasgow directed staff to forward a letter to the Public Works Department thanking them for their work and support on the Bonita Canyon project. 3. Recreation Services — Chair Beek directed staff to draft a letter to City Council stating that the reason the Commission put the Newport Theatre remodel- project on hold for 30 days was to enable staff to confirm that Council had declared it a "Beautification Project," which under the guidelines of the G -1 Policy provides an exception to the prohibition on tree removals. Chair Beek also asked staff to forward a thank -you to the Senior Center for their volunteers that acted as docents on the HM Bark Endeavour. Senior Recreation Manager reported that Arbor Day event was a great success due to the combined efforts from General Services and Community Services. Chair Beek asked that Recreation Coordinator Trenton Veches be thanked. Motion by Commissioner Franklin to accept items 1 — 3. Without objection, motion carried by acclamation. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Tree Removal Appeal — Director Niederhaus stated that additional correspondence and a cover sheet to the encroachment permit had been added to the staff report. He stated that staff had looked over the area where the tree sits and as of today there is no hardscape damage. Director Niederhaus stated that Brazilian Peppers are no longer used in the parkways of the City and that this tree will eventually cause a problem but at this time the Council G -1 Policy does not permit them to remove the tree. Chair Beek asked if there has been hardscape damage. Director Niederhaus stated that it appears that there has been in the past but that the policy specifically stated that it must be repeated damage. Chair Beek opened the public.hearine Mrs. Ayres, 2800 Cliff Drive, stated that they are longtime residents and want to beautify the area. She stated that it is not economically feasible to install a sprinkler system when the root system is so invasive. She stated that it is their intention to plant at least three more tree on the site but they would be located near the house and not in the parkway as they feel it is too narrow. • Jan Vandersloot stated that the G -1 policy needs to be enforced. He stated that this area has been "ethnically cleansed" of parkway trees. He reminded the Commission that there is no justification to remove this tree and that by granting approval would only lead to more requests for tree removals. He recommended that a root barrier be added. • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 1999 Page 3 Director Niederhaus stated that any tree planted in that last five years has a root barrier. He also stated that the location of this tree is in a harsh environment and that it is the wrong tree for that area. Nevertheless, the G -1 policy is very specific. Chair Beek closed the public hearing Commissioner Glasgow stated even though this is the wrong tree for that location that the Commission is between a, rock a hard place. Director Niederhaus stated that common sense would tell us to remove this tree and replace it with a more appropriate tree. Director Niederhaus stated that staff is working on a report to City Council regarding reforestation on a single dwelling. He also stated that possibly if a sprinkler system was installed that could cause substantial damage to the trees Motion by Commissioner Skoro to deny removal appeal request of two Brazilian Pepper parkway street trees at 2800 Cliff Drive. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Glasgow, Franklin, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Nays: Beek Discussion ensued regarding a change to the previous action just taken. Director Kienitz suggested that a commissioner who had voted for the previous motion could recall the motion or make a new motion. Motion by Commissioner Pfaff that removal appeal be tabled for 60 days. Ayes: Beek Glasgow, Franklin, Pfaff, Sinclair, Tobin Nays: Skoro Commissioner Franklin asked if it was procedure for any change to the G -1 policy be routed through the Commission. Chair Beek stated that any recommendations made to City Council regarding the G -1 policy should be forwarded to the Commission so that they have the opportunity to discuss it at the appropriate time with the Council. 7. Subcommittee Reports • Liaison Committee -No meeting. • Open Space Committee- No new information. • Budget — Director Kienitz stated that the CIP budget should be released at any time. The budget review process should begin at Council on May 10. • Liaison with Oasis -'No new information • Naming of Parks - Commissioner Glasgow stated that a committee meeting will be held on Wednesday the May 13, 3pm at the Central Library. Carol Hoffman, representing The Irvine Company, reiterated the suggestion of either Buffalo Ranch Park or Periera Sports Park. Ms. Hoffman stated that The Irvine Company commends the City for selecting EPT for this contract. Commissioner Glasgow asked Ms. • Hoffman the status of the entrance corners for Bonita Canyon. Ms. Hoffman stated that she would look into it and get back with the information. • Community Services Award - No new information. • Skateboard — No new information. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 1999 • Page 4 Paul Helms stated that he was here to address the Commission because of an ad in the paper regarding the clean up of the beach. He stated that he had cleaned the McFadden area beach himself for a two - month period last year. Chair Beek asked Director Niederhaus to inform the Commission of the schedule for the cleaning of the McFadden area. Mr. Helms also suggested naming Bonita Canyon "Gabrielano" after the first settlers of the area. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Beek asked staff to check on the availability of the Recreation & Open Space Element document, how it is utilized in the City, and the availability for the public to purchase copies. VII. ADIOURNMENT- 8:16pm SUBMITTED BY: � VL: La ' TERI CRAIG, COMMUNIT ERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • •