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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/1/1999 - Agenda PacketIV : ; 1 COMMISSION Meetings June 1, 1999 •I. I I. VA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Tuesday, lune 1, 1999 - 7:0012m City Council Chambers AGENDA ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL•OF MINUTES (Enclosed) • May 4, 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 (14) 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 (Item IV -1) To: Mayor & Members of City Council, May 21, 1999 Janet Poor, May 21, 1999 Don Webb, May 21, 1999 2. Park and Tree Division (Item IV -2) Report of Park and Tree Division during May and upcoming projects in June. • 3. Community Services (Item IV -3) Report of activities of Recreation and Senior Services during May and upcoming activities in June. 4. Recreation & Open Space Element (Item IV-4) Report on use and availability. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Tree Removal Appeal (Item V -5) Removal appeal request of one Swamp Gum parkway street tree at 400 Santa Ana Avenue and relocation of two Queen Palms as the replacement trees. 6. Dog Nuisance Dispensers (Item V -6) Request for five dog nuisance dispensers at Galaxy, Westcliff and Castaways Parks. 7. Subcommittee'Reports • Budget • Community Services Award • Liaison • Naming of Parks - Report of committee meeting, May 12, 1999 • Oasis Liaison • Park & Open Space • Skateboard • Tree �I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. VII. ADIOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 1999 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7:02nm I. 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, 1998. Motion carried by acclamation. Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16ah 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 reauest 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. Ka • is • 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 hearing 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. • n LJ 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 Perierra 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: TER] CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 11 • 5 City of Newport Beach COMMUNITY SERVICES • • May 21, 1999 P.O. BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 Janet Poor OASIS Senior Center 500 Marguerite Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Dear Ms. Poor: (W-em IV—I) .Juu -na I� 1999 'PHONE 949. 644.3151 FAX 949- 644.3155 Please accept my thanks for your efforts in recruiting a terrific corps of volunteers from OASIS to serve as docents,during the recent visit of the HM Bark Endeavour to the City of Newport Beach. The work of the volunteers was a major asset in contributing to the successful visit of the ship to our City. erely, Pat Beek, Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission cc: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners M �J 60tyof Newport Beach COMMUNITY SERVICES May 21, 1999 P.O. BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 Don Webb, Director Public Works Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Mr. Webb: PHONE 949- 644 -3151 FAX 949. 644.3155 On behalf of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, please accept our sincere thanks for your assistance in the Bonita Canyon project. The Commission is especially appreciative of the efforts by your department • in the grading that has been accomplished onsite these past few months, this has been a great help in reducing costs and expediting the project. We look forward to having this park as a major asset in our City. 1n rely, i G4 Pat Beek, Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission cc: Homer Bludau, City Manager Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners C� 7 *Ciryof Newport Beach COMMUNITY SERVICES May 21, 1999 P.O. BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 Mayor and Members of City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Mayor and Members of City Council, PHONE 949 - 644.3151 PAX 949.644 -3155 The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission support the remodel of the • Newport Theatre Arts Center. The Commission would like the City Council to be aware that the action taken on April 4, 1999 to put the remodel of the theatre on hold for thirty days, was to allow staff to confirm that City Council had declared the remodel a "Beautification Project." In supporting the City G -1 Policy the Commission can take affirmative action on this tree removal, under those conditions. ,Rewectfully' Pat Beek, Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission cc: Homer Bludau, City Manager Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners • I . PB &R Commission Agenda (Item No. 1\1 June 1, 1999 General Services Department' Parks and Trees Divisions May 1999 Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Arroyo Park, Bonita Creel, Park Sewer Project, and the Irvine Terrace Storm Drain Project with the Public Works Department. 2'. Staff completed irrigation renovation and plant replacements at various sites. 3. A vandalized drinking fountain at Cliff Drive Park was replaced with an approved ADA (American Disability Act) model. • 4. Applying for funding and implementing a monitoring program relative to the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) is a major priority for staff especially since an infestation has been confirmed in the City. The City, has informed the Irvine Company, per the attached letter, of the ant problem. The City Manager has also sent a letter requesting appropriation of funds if Senate Bill 204 is adopted by the Legislature in combating the RIFA. Additionally, the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently sent the attached mailer to all residents and staff is prepared to answer questions from the public. Upcoming Activities for June 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. 2. Staff wild continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones Mitigation Site in the Big Canyon area. 3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services. 4. Turf improvement work will be performed at Lincoln Athletic Center including • aerification, top dressing, fertilization, and turf installation. The cost of this program is $24,000.00 and will be funded by AYSO and the Community Services Department. 5. The beautification project at the northwest corner of Jamboree Road and Bayside Drive will be commencing. The project was postponed due to the Balboa Island bridge earthquake retrofit project. Tree Division Activities During the month of May, 1025 trees were trimmed, no trees were removed, 18 trees were planted, 6 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and the Urban Forester received 192 tree maintenance requests. 1. The City tree - trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed work within the Corona del Mar 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 Corona del Mar Reforestation Phase II Project was completed which included the removal of 48 Ficus trees, planting of King Palms and Hong Kong Orchids trees alternately, irrigation installation to each tree, and, sidewalk repairs and • improvements. Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent MGL /pw L 1d 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 Re: Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Funding Request Mr. Patrick Minyard, Branch Chief Budget and Planning Division California Department of Food and Agriculture 1220 "N" Street, Room A330 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Mr. Minyard, May 14, 1999 The City is very interested in participating in the eradication program of the Red Imported Fire Ant. I am requesting an initial appropriation for the City of $200,000 so that if,Senate Bill 204 is adopted by the Legislature, the program can • be initiated in Newport Beach in a timely manner. • We have confirmed the existence of a large infestation in the northwest quadrant of our City with the assistance of your staff. Please contact David Niederhaus, General Services Director at (949) 644 -3055 if you have any further questions. Sincerely Homer Bludau, City Manager City of Newport Beach cc: Mayor General Services Director 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 May 14, 1999 Mr. Jim Lorman, Vice President Irvine Community Development Company 550 Newport Center Drive P. O. Box 6370 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Mr. Lorman, This letter is to inform you that there is major Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) infestation in the Irvine Company development at Bonita Canyon. Specifically, the infestation is located in the green belt area off of Bonita Canyon Road, at the intersection of Marble Sands and Mesa View North. The ants are in the shrub and turf areas at this location and are readily apparent. • The fire ants are a major concern to the City since it is the first known colony and the infestation could spread to adjacent City medians. I strongly recommend that the fire ants be eradicated immediately. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has set up a local office at the Orange County Fairgrounds to handle inquires and reports of the RIFA. The State contact person is Ms. Joan Scheiman at (714) 708 -1910. Please contact me at (949) 644 -3055 if you have any further questions and to confirm your eradication action. Sincerely, David E. Niederhaus, Director General Services Department DEN /mgl cc: Mayor • City Manager 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach 1'V 05/19/1999 07:04 949- 650 -5643 PARKS TREES PAGE 02 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - - 4EPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The California Department of Food and Agriculture Needs To Locate Red padted Fire AA( Infestations Your Help An infestation of Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) has been detected near or,in your county. This ant is a serious pest and we need your help in locating infested sites In your area. In addition to the threat RIFA presents to California agriculture, it poses serious human health risks. Red Imported Fire Ants are aggressive and will sting anything that disturbs them, The RIFA worker ants typically swarm out of the disturbed colony and will quickly climb on anything they perceive as a threat to the colony. The ants anchor themselves with their mouthparts and then sting repeatedly. Venom is Nected into the skin resulting in an intense burning sensation at the sting site followed by the development of a pustule. Unlike other serious pests where specialized attractants are used to detect their presence, none exist for- RIFA, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) inspection crews must conduct visual surveys throughout your county. This is where you can help. If you or your neighbors have come into contact with ants similar to the above dcscrlptlon, please call the CDFA. Pest Hotline at 1 -800- 491 -1899. Reports from residents have been very helpful in the effort to locate RIFA. Where RIFA might be found: At sites where there is moisture and good drainage, i.e„ greenbelt areas, the base of tree trunks, curbs adjoining lawn areas, bedded plants, etc. • Ground that has been recently landscaped. What to look for: • Mounds, very similar to gopher mounds, except the soil deposited is offener texture. Mounds vary in size, anywhere from that of a basketball to that of a golf ball. • On warm days, stomping adjacent to the mound will quickly bring ants to the surface in a defensive response. • Ant stings resulting in a burning sensation followed by the development of a pustule on the skin. Should RIFA be identified on your property by CDFA, one of the following steps can be taken to mitigate the risk of possible sting Incidents: • Calla licensed Pest Control Operator to make treatments. • Apply an approved pesticide following all applicable laws, regulations, and the pesticide label, • Use a hot water drench method, using necessary precautions to avoid burns to the applicator. You can obtain additional information and a brochure titled, "How California Residents Can Deal With RIFA" from your local retail nursery, the county agricultural commissioner, or view /print it from the •CDFA website for RIFA: Report Suspect RIFA Sightings and Stinging Incidents to CDFA Pest Hotline * 1- 800 -491 -1899 www.edfa.ca.gov /pests /fire ants the 13 • (Item IV -3) June 1, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Monthly Activities of Recreation and Senior Services The activities of the Recreation and Senior Services Divisions are enclosed. Both divisions continue to present outstanding programs and services for the residents of the community. As you are aware, Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager, has accepted the position of Director of Recreation, Parks and Community Services, City of Buena Park. Steve has been with the City since 1991 and Senior Recreation Manager since March 1996. In the latter position he has been responsible for the wide range and high quality of services provided by Recreation, as well as park development and' upgrading of the City's playgrounds. He will be . greatly missed. Effective June 5, Andrea McGuire will be Acting Senior Recreation Manager. It will be a very busy season, since there is another staff vacancy this summer. Recreation Manager Marilyn Fisher is out on disability leave for most of the summer. • 114 (Item IV -3) June 1, 1999 Page z • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report Summer Kidz Camp — Registration is currently underway with the first session beginning June 21. Kidz Camp consists of 8 weekly sessions, from lam to 6pm through August 13, at the Community Youth Center. Participants enjoy basic instruction in a variety of youth sports, games and craft activities with excursions every Wednesday. Summer Youth Basketball — Practices for Summer Hoops '99 begin June 7 at elementary schools throughout Newport Beach. Recreation Leaders will coach teams at each site, with practices two days per week for the first three weeks; and one day per week once the games begin June 28. Games are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings at Lincoln Gymnasium and the Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club. Track & Field Awards - On Wednesday, May 19, the Newport - Balboa Rotary Club hosted a Barbecue Dinner at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club for 20 of the athletes who participated • in the April 24 City Youth Track and Field Championships. The young athletes, ages 7 -14, had set new City records in their respective events. Coach Bill Sumner, Corona del Mar High School Track Coach, and a guest Olympic athlete both spoke at the event. Each athlete also received a special Okazaki Medal from Newport Beach's Sister City in Japan. The Rotary Club annually co- sponsors the City Youth Track and Field Championships with a donation of $2,500. In addition to their donation the Club provided 20 Rotarian Volunteers the day of the event. Classes /Instruction — Summer registration is under way for the wide range of more than 800 classes and camps offered this summer. Fees totaling $125,000 were received in the first two weeks of registration. Already some of the swimming lesson classes and youth camps are filled to capacity. Spring sessions end on June 19th with current enrollments totaling over 2,000. Aquatics - The Corona del Mar High School Boys Water Polo Booster Club has submitted an application to use the pool July 14-18 for its annual U.S. Cup Water Polo Tournament. The boosters are well aware of the impact this tournament has had on the residents that live adjacent to Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center and have met with the Eastbluff Community Homeowners Association to address concerns and review the guidelines, specifically the impact of parking and noise. The Booster's are also working closely with the City, to • maintain a pro- active approach to make sure that they are abiding by the guidelines set forth in the rental and permit applications. /s (Item IV -3) June 1, 1999 Page 3 • Lifeguard and swim instructor staff training is scheduled for June 19 -21. Training includes orientation to City of Newport Beach policies and procedures, Title 22 training and CPR, WSI and Lifeguard recertifications. Aquatics revenue and participation from April 20 -May 20, 1999: Lap Swim Fees $884 (442 participants) Annual Pass $625 (6 passes sold) Punch Pass $150 (5 passes sold) NBAC Swim $5,250 (35 members) NBAC Jr. Polo $7,900 (53 members) Total Revenue $14,809 Total Lap Swim Participation 580 Corona del Mar Scenic 5K Walk — Saturday, June 5 is the 18th Annual Corona del Mar 5K. This event includes the men and women's races, 2 mile Fun Walk and the 1 K Dolphin Dash for the kids. Nearly 3,000 runners and walkers are expected to take part in the event co- sponsored by the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newport Beach. A Baby is Born — Marilyn Fisher, Recreation Manager, currently out on disability gave birth to a healthy baby girl on Tuesday, May 18. Jennifer Irene Fisher weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces; • mom and dad are doing fine. Adult Sports — The summer softball leagues began May 21 with over 160 men, women and coed teams. The summer basketball league will begin June 21, staff is expecting over 70 teams. Independence Day Family Celebration — The 26"' Annual Independence Day Family Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 3, at Mariners Park with a bicycle and walking parade at 10am. Barnaby the Clown will again be conducting activities and games. The event is co- sponsored by the Mariners Foundation. The Newport Aquatic Center will be selling hot dogs and soft drinks to benefit the Junior Rowing Programs. • /6 (Item IV -3) June 1, 1999 Page a • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activties Report Older Americans Month — May is celebrated nationally as Older American's Month. The OASIS Senior Center will be celebrating with a Garden Party, on May 19. The event will showcase the community gardens at OASIS with Garden Club members giving pointers on the gardens. Music, food and demonstrations are also part of the event. Board of Directors Elections — The annual election for the Friends of OASIS Board of Directors will be held on June 4. Eleven candidates are running for seven seats. The successful candidates will be announced that same day and LaDonna Kienitz will install them at the July General Membership meeting. Sailing Club — The very popular sailing club recently purchased a new 34' boat. This • purchase was made possible by a generous donation by one of the club members of $20,000. The old boat was sold for $5,000 and the money from• this sale went toward fixing up the new boat. The club membership is about 55 people and they pay for the boat slip and insurance through their sailing fees. The Irvine Company gives them a discount on their slip fees. United Nations Year of the Older Person — OASIS staff has begun planning the City's participation in a worldwide event which is part of the United Nations Year of the Older Person. Entitled The Global Embrace and scheduled for October 2, 1999, the event merges children and older adults by having them walk together at the same time throughout the entire world. The concept reinforces the fact that aging is a continual process, beginning at birth and is not distinctive to people over the age of 65. The walk will take place in Corona del Mar. Schools from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District will be encouraged to participate. Corporate sponsorship is being sought. Health Fair — The annual Health & Fitness Expo will take place on June 12`h. This event will have the traditional health exhibits, blood chemistry, screenings and has added this year a fitness component. Many fitness activities will be taking place during the health fair. The Expo is open to people ages 18 and older and a BBQ lunch will be available for a small fee. The event is being sponsored by Corona del Mar Rehab, Prevention Plus, and • Hoag Hospital. 17 0 0 • OASIS SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 8,143 CUSTOMERS RECREATIONAL CLASSES 3,231 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,910 CUSTOMERS Includes: Another Passage 7 Newsletter Collating Meals Blood Pressure 107 Housing counseling 66 Braille 69 Information /Referral 1,088 Counseling 60 Legal Assistance 16 Eldercare 6 Senior Assessment(hrs) 30 Employment 28 Telephone Reassurance 421 HICAP 0 Visual Screening 12 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 677 Shuttle 342 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Includes: Kitchen & Home Delivered Newsletter Collating Meals Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors Pancake Breakfast Treasurer Income Taxes PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 1,019 CUSTOMERS 1,387 CUSTOMERS 1,683.50 HOURS ( "equiv. to 11 full-time employees) Day Trips Long Trips "Damn Yankees"- Lawrence Welk 25 Laughlin /Riverside Long Beach Aquarium 44 Palm Springs Follies 44 H.B. Garden Tea & Tour 40 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 17 Newsletter Collating 17 General Membership 61 PARTICIPANTS AT SPECIAL EVENTS EmergencyN21( Presentation 65 Pancake Breakfast 174 Osteoporosis Lecture 42 H MO/H [CAP, Lecture 25 195 CUSTOMERS 42 95 PERSONS 306 PERSONS (Item IV-4) • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT June 1, 1999 Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Recreation & Open Space Element As you are aware, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission completed its work on the Recreation and Open Space Element February 3, 1998. The document was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on May 7, 1998; and subsequently approved by the City Council on June 22, 1998. The Recreation and Open Space Element is one of eight elements which form the General Plan of the City. The other elements of the General Plan are: Circulation; Conservation of Natural Resources; Growth management; Housing; Land Use; Noise; and Public Safety. Patricia Temple, City Planning Director has provided a brief synopsis of the use of this approved document: • As part of the General Plan, both Planning Department staff and the Planning Commission use the Recreation and Open Space Element in the evaluation of new development projects. This is because new development must be consistent with the General Plan. The Recreation and Open Space 'Element comes into play when new residential subdivisions are considered, because they contribute to the demand for recreation facilities through the addition of new residents. Also, they can contribute to recreation resources, either through the payment for in -lieu park fees, or the dedication of land for parks. The determination of whether to require fees or land is based on the plan in the Recreation and Open Space Element. If a new development is in an area where there is a designated future park facility (such as in the Banning Ranch development area), the City will require the dedication of land to implement the plan. If no future park is shown for the development area, in -lieu fees will'be required. The document will be used in a similar manner by the Commission, since it details the needs of each of the areas in the City and inventories the current parks and open space. It will serve as a resource to the Commission in future park planning and park revitalization. • A copy of the published document is provided for each commissioner as part of this report. Copies are also available for purchase by the public in the Planning Department for three dollars. )q • PB &R Commission Agenda Item No.—\I-- rj June 1, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Tree Removal Appeal Recommendations Approve the removal of one Swamp Gum (Eucalyptus robusta) parkway street tree located at 400 Santa Ana Avenue due to decay, and deny the relocation of two Queen Palms, to the same location, as the replacement trees. • Discussion Mr. and Mrs. Jeannette requested, by telephone, that a City tree be removed to provide space for relocating two Queen Palms from their property onto the City right of way. The Palms have been severely trimmed because they are located under high voltage lines, and the Jeannette's want to preserve them by relocating the Palms away from the high voltage lines. The Urban Forester and the Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent reviewed the request on site in April. The Director's letter dated April 2, 1999 denied the request, based.on an initial inspection (Attachment A). The letter also advised the Jeannettes of their option to appeal the decision. Subsequently, Mr. and Mrs. Jeannette's letter dated April 5, 1999 requested an appeal before the Commission (Attachment B). The Urban Forester then scheduled a test of the internal condition of the Swamp Gum tree with a resistograph. He completed a Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Report noting the tree was 40% decayed as measured by the resistograph and now recommends the tree be removed (Attachment C). However, staff does not recommend that the two Queen Palms, which are located on private property be the replacement trees as the Palms are not the designated street tree. The designated street tree for Santa Ana Avenue is the Swamp Gum (Eucalyptus robusta). Mr. and .Mrs. Jeannette have received a copy of this report and a notice of the June 1 • Commission meeting. RE • Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachments: A. General Services Director's letter dated April 2, 1999 B. Mr. Jeannette's letter dated April 5, 1999 C. Tree Inspection Report and Tree Appraisal Report • • I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 April 2, 1999 Mr. and Mrs. Brion Jeannette 400 Santa Ana Avenue Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jeannette, Your request for the removal of one City Red Gum (Eucalyptus robusta)' parkway street tree and replacement with two non City Queen palms from your property'has been reviewed and examined' on site. The field inspection determined that the Red Gum tree was healthy and does not meet the criteria for tree removal, per the attached City Council Policy G -1. Informationally, the currently designated street tree for Beacon Street is the Magnolia tree and' the Red Gum for Santa Ana Avenue. If you disagree with this decision, your recourse is to appeal the decision to .the • Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for further review. Do not remove any trees. If yon remove any City trees, the City will pursue restitution for the value of the tree as esta'blished by the City Urban Forester. If you wish to appeal the decision for retention, please send a letter within 15 days to David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director, Post Office Box 1768, and Newport Beach, California Beach 92658 -8915 in order that your appeal can be included on a future Commission agenda. Informationally; include in your appeal letter your compliance to pay for the removal and planting of the Queen palms that arc located on your private property. Please contact Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent at 644 -3069 if you have any questions. 'Sincerely, David E. Niederhaus, Director General Services Department DEN /MGL /pw • Attachment 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach a a- 0 HAND DELIVERED April 5„ 1999 Mr. David E. Niederhaus General Services Director City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Neiderhaus: d am writing to appeal'the decision not allowing me permission to remove one of three Eucalyptus Trees and replacing it with two Queen Palms at my residence. Our home is on the northeast corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Beacon. On the Santa Ana side there are three large Eucalyptus trees; the center tree has been causing problems with the telephone lines for many years and has, therefore, been trimmed' more severely than the others. • I presently have three Queen Palms on the Beacon side corner. Edison has been aggressively trimming the frawns, which they feel interfere with the safety of their power lines. They have ruined one of the Palms, which now must be destroyed. Edison has begun trimming the two remaining healthy Queen, Palms and has advised us that they will continue trimming them. If we don't want them destroyed we must move them. I have landscaped my home to create a balance with palms on the far right and far left of my property. To maintain the symmetry and appearance of balance, I would like to remove the.middle of the three Eucalyptus Trees and replace it with my two healthy. Queen Palms. i will locate the Palms so they do not interfere with the utility lines. I will then plant a new Eucalyptus Cinerea where the Palm trees were located. This Eucalyptus species is approximately 20' in height, but offers the scale that I believe will augment the design of our home and will'be easily controlled away from the Edison. Company lines without complication or compromising the health of the tree, as became the case with the Palms. I believe it is unfair to have me maintain three Eucalyptus trees on my site, while other properties do not. The removal of one Eucalyptus and replacement of two Queen Palms does not degrade the aesthetics of Santa Ana Avenue. Mr. Niederhaus, in your letter to me you indicated the Red Gum Eucalyptus to be a designated street tree for Santa Ana Avenue. Is this an informal suggestion? I do not see it listed on the "Preservation of special'trees" list you sent me. • 2.3 • Mr. D. Niederhaus April 5, 1999 Page 2 I also believe that the removal of one tree and replacement of'four trees is a benefit to the Santa.Ana streetscape. If things are left as is, Edison will ultimately remove the heads off three Queen Palms — this is a travestyl All costs necessary to replant the Queen Palms and add the 24" Box Eucalyptus Ciherea and removal of the Red Gum will be born by me: Please include this appeal at your earliest PB &R Commission Meeting. Thank you for your assistance. incerely, r� ,i0, Brion S. Jean ett • • �� • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE 'INSPECTION REPORT Name: Mr. and Mrs. Brion Jeannette Address: 400 Santa Ana Avenue Phone Number: 645 -5854 Request: Remove one City Eucalyptus tree to provide space for relocating two private Queen palms from property onto the City right of way. Botanical Name: Eucalyptus robusta, tree sites # 2. Common Name: Swamp Gum Designated Street Tree: same Estimated Tree Value: Total Value = $598.57, 20% species value and 40% condition is class due -to resistograph measurements. (See attached appraisal report). Damage: N/A Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other X Comments: A field inspection and review of site indicated justification for removal due to tree decay and liability. A Resistograph measurement indicated 8" of decay within 21" of diameter trunk. Inspected by: LkWV Date: April 2, 1999 Recommendation: Remove tree an deny relocation of Queen palms since they are not the designated sireet tree. Replant with sauce species. Reviewed by: WAJ. Date: April 2, 1999 n U As� 0 i■ N tr W a 9 we tj] • F- W IL W 0 U) W U W U) J W Z W ro ¢E m � CD CL o CD � C N 'L" U) o @? c a� J Q IL IL w W w D a co 6 co LO > ou, O y �g o ed L 0 0 oU J Z 0 u) N �g o °v iz Z U � 0 U oco wv_ 0 o _ U U. t» 0.,y U) U) U w 0 OR N J LO m 42 W w� W n0 U IL w sVo v US Z m 0 W y U N a m tm Z na � ~ o v Ww N 01 [6 W C N a � N U) w F v M • PB &R Commission Agenda (Item No.—�j ^ 1D June 1) 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Dog Nuisance Dispensers Recommendations Approve the installation of a total of five dog nuisance dispensers at Galaxy, Westcliff and Castaways Parks with the cost of the dispensers installation, and ongoing stocking of these dispensers to be paid for by the Dover Shores Community Association. Discussion • Staff received a letter dated April 22, 1999 from Mr. Byron Romig, President of the Dover Shores• Community Association, requesting the installation of dog nuisance dispensers in various areas of the Association including Galaxy, Westcliff and, Castaways Parks (Attachment). Staff recommends that the installations be made in only three City parks, one dispenser to be installed in Galaxy Park, two installed in Westcliff Park, and two installed in Castaways Park. The Association would be responsible to pay for the cost of the dispensers,,installation, and the ongoing stocking of the dispensers. Mr. Byron Romig has received a copy of this report and a notice of the June 1 Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw • Attachment ,�-7 DOVER SHORES F�pt j� COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION April 22, 1999 Mr. Dave NiCLICrha(IS. General Services Director City ol'Newport Beach 11.0. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Niederhaus: For a number of years certain, specilie areas In the 'Dover Shores residential, area have been plagued due to inconsiderate residents allowing the remnants ol'dog "nuisance" strewn about our neighborhood. A number of our residents have been quite vocal about the situation and our Board Members feel we should take appropriate action to curtail this very unsightly and unhealthy situation to the best of lha Board's ability. We, therefore present, for your review and approval, the following proposition. •We propose to invest in waste bag dispensers and appropriate signage Ibr our neighborhood. It is my understanding that we would donate these dispensers to the City ol'Ncwport Beach, and in turn request the City to install these dispensers. Our Association will assume the responsibility I'm maintenance and refills, as needed. 'there has been a caret it and thorough study made as to the number and plaecmcnt,, as we do not want them to be intrusive. In each of the City Parks, on Galaxy and Qslawa s there would be a dispenser strategically placed as to be away from any homeowner's front entrance view. Other locations as you will see by the attached map are also selected for subtle, low profile placement. The costs tin• these dispensers, through the Doggie Walk Bag Company on Balboa Island, are $110-00 each including a lock. As a Board we have tentatively approved this issue providing we can live with whatever the City decides. Please respond to us before June 2, 1999 so we can make our final decision. Thank you for your time regarding our request. 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