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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/3/1999 - Agenda Packet1 t • 1 1 1 COMMISSION Meetings August 3, 1999 0. ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed) • July 6, 1999 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Tuesday, August 3, 1999 — 7om City Council Chambers AGENDA III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -3) 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. Correspondence 2. Park and Tree Division Report of Park and Tree Division during July and upcoming projects in August. 3. Community Services Report of activities of Recreation & Senior Services during July and upcoming activities in August. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Street Tree Redesignation Recycling of July 6, 1999 staff report at the request Mr. Munz requesting a change of designated street tree from Carrot Wood to King Palm on Third Street in Corona del Mar between Avocado and Carnation Drives. 5. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Decisions Discussion of draft Council Policy 1 -27. 6. Castaways Planting Concept Phase I Discussion of concept for planting plan as submitted by Castaways Park Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. 7. Appointment of Commissioners to Subcommittees for FY 1999/2000 ■ Budget • Community Services -Award ■ Liaison ■ Naming of Parks ■ Oasis Liaison ■ Park & Open Space ■ Beach • ■ Tree - Appointed 7/6/99 - Chair Beek, Commissioners Skoro and Tobin VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. VII. ADIOURNMENT' (Item IV -2) (Item IV -3) (Item V -4) (to be distributed) (Item V -6) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission DRAFT Regular Meeting July 6, 1999— 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03pm I. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Macfarland, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Staff Present: David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Acting Senior Recreation Manager Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant , II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to approve the minutes of June 1, 1999. Motion carried by acclamation. III. SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONERS 49 Chair Beek thanked Commissioner Glasgow for his work of the last 8 years and presented a plaque to him. Commissioner Glasgow stated that it had been a privilege to serve and that he was not going anywhere and would stay involved in the City. Chair Beek welcomed Commissioner Macfarland to the Commission. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Beek opened the nominations for Chair. Motion by Commissioner Tobin to nominate Pat Beek as Chair. Nominations Closed. Motion carried by acclamation. Chair Beek opened the nominations for Vice Chair. Motion by Commissioner Sinclair to nominate Commissioner Skoro as Vice Chair. Commissioner Tobin seconds. Motion by Chair Beek to nominate Commissioner Pfaff as Vice Chair. Commissioner Franklin seconds. Commissioner Pfaff declines nomination. Motion carried by acclamation to appoint Commissioner Skoro as Vice Chair. RA • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting July 6, 1999 Page 2 V. PUBLICCOMMENTS Jan 'Vandersloot, 2221 16th Street, distributed a compilation of the number of tree appeals forwarded to the Commission and commented that he did not believe that 17 in one year was an inordinate amount of time to be spent on this issue. He also noted that Council was reviewing the G -1 Policy and believes that if anything that the policy should be strengthened. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Correspondence - none received. 2. Removed at the request of Chair Beek 3. Removed at the reguest of Chair Beek 4. Removed at the request of Chair Beek 5 Bench Donation — Accept donation from Jules Marine Jr. at Begonia Park. 6. Bench Donation — Accept donation from Anne Phillips Gentile at West Jetty View Park. 2. Park & Tree Division - Jan Vandersloot stated that he does not believe that an emergency reforestation was called for and that the trees on 4th Street were not diseased or dying. He noted that he stated this after having a SPON Arborist look over the trees. He stated that there are healthy trees being cut down. Mr.. Vandersloot stated that he believes that the resistagraph that staff is using is not getting true readings and urged the Commission to put a moratorium on any additional tree removals until the resistagraph can be studied. Director Niederhaus stated that the resistagraph will be displayed at the July 26 study session of the City Council and urged Commissioners and Mr. Vandersloot to attend. Chair Beek stated that the she and the Commission do not believe that staff just removes trees just to remove them. Director Niederhaus stated that he believes safety is the first issue regarding tree removals but realizes that Mr. Vandersloot does not share that opinion. 3. Community Services -Chair Beek thanked Recreation staff for a great job at the Independence Day celebration. She then asked staff for an update on the volleyball court. Acting Senior Recreation Manager McGuire stated that staff met with General Services and Marine Division staff ON July 1 to place the volleyball court at 65 feet away from residence. After discussion it was agreed that 57 feet was as far as it could' go so that emergency vehicles would still have access. Sometime between July 1 and July 2 the poles were removed. Staff has received 2 calls from residents stating that they were upset that they had been removed. Senior Services Manager Jardine -Haug reported that restrictions. The parking lights at OASIS have bee n • She stated that Council had approved $13,000 with OASIS. Council had approved in concept with assigned as a Public Works project. a $5,000 donation from the Friends of 3 0 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting July 6, 1999 Page 3 4. Street Tree Redesignation - Vice Chair Skoro asked that this item be tabled until residents have been properly notified. He also stated that he does not believe that King Palm would mesh with the other trees in the area. Chair Beek stated that the petition is not clear on exactly what they are trying to accomplish. Commissioner Franklin stated that the petition area should not just be two blocks. He asked Director Niederhaus to notice all the homeowners. Director Niederhaus stated that he did not have the staff to notice all the homeowners but would discuss next steps with the petitioner. Chair Beek stated that'this item would be deferred. Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Park Naming Committee - Commissioner Skoro stated that the people that are paying the mello roos should be the residents that are most affected by the name of the park. Char Beek opened the public hearing Phil Glasgow, 5030 Campus Drive, that this Bonita Canyon is a public park and that people should identify its location by its name. He stated that of the 47 parks; seven of them are named after City streets. Mr. Glasgow urged the Commission to forward the name of Ford Road Park as their recommendation to City Council. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 161h Street distributed information that he had researched on the history of the area and urged the Commission to recommend Buffalo Ranch Park. Ron Hendrickson - Harbor View Hills resident stated that he felt it would be a mistake to name it Ford, and identification would be the main reason. He discussed problems that he has had in giving directions to visiting friends. 'He urged the Commission not to name it after Ford, but would agree with ,Buffalo Ranch Park. Chair Beek closed the public hearing Discussion ensued regarding Committee Suggested Names and Other Names Discussed listed in the staff report. Motion by Commissioner Sinclair to forward the recommended parks names of Bonita • Canyon Park; Buffalo Canyon Park; Ford Road Park; MacArthur Park; and Newport Sports Park to City Council and stress that they are in no particular order and to not include any other names discussed. Motion carried by acclamation. T 0 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting July 6, 1999 Page 4 Tree Removal Appeal — Director Niederhaus distributed a photo board of the Chinese Elm at 531 San Bernardino Avenue. He noted that staff has found it to be healthy, therefore no reason to remove it. Chair Beek opened the public hearing Jan Vandersloot, 2221 16th Street, stated that the Commission should follow staffs recommendation, as the tree meets none of the conditions of the G -1 policy. Chair Beek closed the public hearing Motion by Commission Pfaff to deny removal appeal request of one Chinese Elm parkway street tree at 531 San Bernardino Avenue. Motion carried by acclamation. 9. Subcommittee Reports - • Budget — Commissioner Skoro stated that everyone did fairly well at the budget hearing. • Community Services Award — none. • Liaison — none. • Naming of'Parks - none. • Oasis Liaison — none • • Park & Open Space — none. • Skateboard — none. • Tree — none. 10. Appointment of Commissioners to Committees for FY 1999/2000 — Chair Beek stated that this would be on the agenda for next month but confirmed that the Skateboard Committee would be eliminated; add 'Beach Committee and re- appointed Chair Beek, and Commissioners Skoro and Tobin to the Tree Committee. VII FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Commissioner Franklin asked for an update on Fire Ants • Commissioner Skoro asked for a staff report on the placement of trees on the median divider on MacArthur Boulevard. Director Niederhaus stated that it would be a Community Services Department responsibility to report back. VI. AD]OURNMENT— 9:39PM SUBMITTED BY: • TERI CRAIG, ADMINISTRATIVE 6 PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. — a^v- August 3, 109 General Services Department Parks and Trees Divisions July 1999 Activities Report Park Division Activities Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Bonita Canyon Park, Bonita Creels Park Sewer Project, and the Irvine Avenue Median Improvement Project with the Public Works Department. 2. Staff completed irrigation systems renovation and plant replacements at various sites. 3. Additional aerification and fertilization occurred at the Lincoln Athletic Center in addition to sodding and fertilization on the Bonita Creek Park football field. • 4. A donated bench was installed at West Jetty View Park. 5. The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture has informed the City that there have been two new confirmed sightings of the Red Imported Fire Ants on private property in the City. They also informed staff that eradication is underway at these new sites. Additionally, State funding is still pending the approval by the legislature of Senate Bill 204 in order to begin a more aggressive statewide eradication program of this pest. The City has applied for a $200K grant that would be funded if SB 204 is approved by the Governor. The newly reported location of fire ant colonies are as follows: a. Private residence on Antigua Way. b. Apartment complex at University and La Vida. Upcoming Activities for August 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. • 1. Staff will continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones and Arches Mitigation Sites in the Big Canyon area. 2. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services. R* 3. Field improvements for the upcoming soccer season will continue including aerification, fertilization and the installation of field lines, goals, and bleachers. Tree Division Activities During the month of July, 885 trees were trimmed, 3 trees were removed, 7 trees were planted, 5 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and the Urban Forester received 253 tree maintenance requests. 1. The City tree- trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed work within the Corona del Mar, Irvine Terrace, and Harbor View Hills areas. 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 Urban Forester received 13 tree removal requests and after a field inspection determined the requests did not meet the City Council Policy G -1 for tree removals. Additionally, each property owner received a letter indicating the trees would be retained and their option of appeal to the Commission. 4. Staff is coordinating a review of the G -1 tree policy with the City Manager's office. No date has been set for the public meeting. Marceliil'o G. Lomeli Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent MGL /pw • Item IV -3 August 3, 1999 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Recreation and Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report 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. 40 • 03 (Item IV -3) August 3, 1999 Page z • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Acting Senior Recreation Manager Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report Classes /Instructional Programs – Summer session is half over and classes are going very well. Enrollments are up overall, with 3,349 people enrolled in classes (excluding adult sports, swimming and youth sports) The fall Navigator has gone to press and will be available August 20. Aguatics Programs – The following is aquatics revenue and participation from June 20 to July 20, 1999: • Lap swim participation /revenue was low. Eight days in July were canceled — July 4,5 for the holiday, July 11 for OCMAA Meet and July 14 -18 for US Cup Men's Water Polo. These events were successful and things are returning to normal at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. There is one swim meet scheduled August 7. The 1999 SCMAF Swim Meet will include swimmers who qualified in the local OCMAA meet held in Newport Beach on July 11 will advance to the regional meet in Irvine on July 30. Newport Beach will send 18 swimmers who qualified. US Cup Water Polo Tournament held in July was successful. The CcIMHS Boys Water Polo Booster Club and the US Cup Organizers were cooperative in complying with all the conditions of the special event permit, including parking and noise. The US Team finished third after a disappointing lost to the Italian team in the semi finals. Revenue Participation Swim Lessons $11,475 687 Pool Rental $300 NBAC -Polo NBAC -Swim $2,550 $3,870 17 26 Lap Swim $415 573 Recreation Swim $1,464 1,664 Annual Passes $200 2 passes sold Punch Passes $240 8 passes sold TOTALS $20,514 2,967 • Lap swim participation /revenue was low. Eight days in July were canceled — July 4,5 for the holiday, July 11 for OCMAA Meet and July 14 -18 for US Cup Men's Water Polo. These events were successful and things are returning to normal at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. There is one swim meet scheduled August 7. The 1999 SCMAF Swim Meet will include swimmers who qualified in the local OCMAA meet held in Newport Beach on July 11 will advance to the regional meet in Irvine on July 30. Newport Beach will send 18 swimmers who qualified. US Cup Water Polo Tournament held in July was successful. The CcIMHS Boys Water Polo Booster Club and the US Cup Organizers were cooperative in complying with all the conditions of the special event permit, including parking and noise. The US Team finished third after a disappointing lost to the Italian team in the semi finals. (Item IV -3) August 3, 1999 Page 3 Youth Sports • Youth Basketball - Summer Hoops has reached mid season and the race for City Champion is heating up. Twenty -six teams up 10 teams from 1998, in four divisions are competing each Monday and Wednesday evening at Lincoln Gymnasium and Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club. The Boys "A" Division City Tournament kicks off August 4. The Girls "A" Division Tournament will be held August 16. In the Coed "B" and "C" Divisions the City Champion will be determined by league standings. ■ Summer Kidz Sports Camp - The fifteen to twenty -five campers, grades 1 -7, meet each week with new and exciting activities. Each week enjoy a variety of games, crafts, field trips, special events and sports activities such as broom ball, court hockey, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, track & field and softball. The headquarters for the program is CYC. Past excursions have included Lego Land, an Anaheim Angels baseball game and to tour the tide pools and the Tall Ship Pilgrim at Dana Point. ■ Youth Snorts Commission, - Community Services staff are preparing for a busy 1999 fall season. The Youth Sports Commission met in late June to finalize field requests that have been received from AYSO Regions 57 and 97, Club Soccer Groups, Junior All- American Football, Bobby Sox, and Little League Baseball Groups. Adult Sports • Softball — Summer softball leagues continue with 165 teams with league champions being crowned in over 28 different leagues during the month of August. All League winners will receive an impressive "City Champs" Softball Shirt. The final summer league game is August 23. The fall leagues begin September 13, with registration deadline August 13. ■ Basketball — Summer leagues continue with 70 teams playing in 10 different leagues. League Champions will be crowned during late August. All league winners receive a glass Sports Mug with the City seal imprinted on the glass. The final league game is September 2. The fall leagues begin September 13 with registration deadline August 13. Facilities Upgrades • Work was delayed on the Buffalo Hills South Playground till the end of July. • The football field at Bonita Creek is undergoing renovation during July in order to be open August 23 for practices. • Lincoln Athletic Center will be newly sodded and planted field areas thanks to the cooperation of AYSO Soccer. Thousands of youngsters will begin play on September 7, 1999. • Two Sabot replacement boats were not delivered as scheduled due to factory delays. Arrival status is day to day. • ■ The MarinersNJ Room renovation is nearly complete. The finishing touches will be artwork on the walls and hot water in the sinks. Renovation included new floor, painting, replacing the sliding glass doors, new sink and range top. General Services crews also made new cabinets. (Item IV -3) August 3, 1999 Page 5 Special Events • Surf Contest —The Rusty Newport Beach Surf Contest is scheduled for September 16 -19. Family Festival — The Balboa Family Festival has been postponed to spring of 2000. Decision to postpone was made because of current staff shortages, necessity of redesigning the event and a plan to involve more divisions of Community Services. Staff • Marilyn Fisher returned from maternity leave July 26, 1999. • The application deadline for the Senior Recreation Manager position is July 30, 1999. Interviews are expected to be conducted in August. • Recuitment for a part time Groundsworker will be started in August. This position was budgeted beginning fiscal year 1999 -2000. The position will assist in field preparations, tennis court cleaning and routine maintenance and minor repairs at facilities. Looking Ahead — Time for the Annual Facilities Inspection. Information will be given to commissioners at the September meeting for completion in November. U 0 (item IV -3) August 3, 1999 Page s 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 Parkin Lot of Lighting Project — The lighting project on 5'h Avenue and Marguerite has been assigned to Public Works staff member Mike Sinacori. He met with Celeste Jardine -Haug LaDonna Kienitz and to discuss the issues. He is researching all possibilities that will help solve the problem senior travelers face and address the neighbors concerns. When plans and sketches have been detailed, Mr. Sinacori will meet with both the residents and the Friends of OASIS to discuss a plan of action. Computer Friends Networking Meeting — Over 175 people attended the recent meeting of the Computer Friends. The speaker was Russell Flett, Director of Technical Training of Execu Train. Flett, whose firm provides worldwide computer training to enhance productivity for companies of all sizes, demonstrated the use of specific programs that update automatically and the downloading of an updated file from the Internet. • Water Exercise — The OASIS Water Exercise classes, led by two volunteers, are meeting now both at the Dunes and Newport Harbor High Pool. Both groups are reporting large numbers of participants, ranging from 30 -60 students in each group. Homeowner /Renters Assistance and Property Tax Postponement — Assistance with filing Homeowner /Renters Assistance and Property Tax Postponement forms is available at OASIS. The former program assists people of moderate income by permitting a once -a -year payment from the State — $325 for homeowners and $240 for renters. The Property Tax Postponement program allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of part or all the property taxes on their residence. Eligibilityfor the program includes a total household income of under $24,000; age 62 or older, blindness, or disability. Assistance is given on an appointment basis. New Classes — During the summer is when the Recreation Coordinator develops plans for new classes for the fall. This next fall season is proving to be very exciting with the addition of a contract with UCI Academy for Lifelong Learning. Through this program, four classes will be offered at OASIS. The titles are, "Discovering Spiritual Values Through Literature ", "The Second Adventures of Life ", "Transformation of our Ideas of the World by Modern Science ", 'Myst'eries of the Universe ". These classes will certainly add to the cultural dimension of the class offerings at the Center. Coastline College will also be adding a Life History class at OASIS. Gazebo Project - The gazebo in the OASIS Senior Center will soon be replaced. The previous gazebo had structural defects and had to be razed. The Memorial Committee of the Friends of •, OASIS is funding the construction work in ,the name of Grant Howald. It is an approximately $8,000 project, including a complete concrete pad for the new gazebo. The Utilities Division of Public Works is assisting with the electrical hook up for the site. /arl-- n u E Page 6 OASIS SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING RECREATIONAL CLASSES PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED Includes: (Item-IV -3) August 3, 1999 71212 CUSTOMERS 2,482 CUSTOMERS 1,841 CUSTOMERS Another Passage 5 Front Office Travel Office Blood Pressure 64 Housing counseling 45 Braille 65 Information /Referral 1,150 Counseling 50 Legal Assistance 7 Eldercare 6 Senior Assessment(hrs) 40 Employment 25 Telephone Reassurance 380 HICAP 2 Visual Screening 2 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 644 Shuttle 315 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Includes: Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors Health & Fitness Expo Treasurer Expo Meeting PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 959 CUSTOMERS 1,303 CUSTOMERS 1,596.75 HOURS ( *equiv. to 10 full-time employees) 168 CUSTOMERS Day Trips Long Trips Coronado Ferry 32 Laughlin 44 San Diego /Old Town 25 Baja Blast 23 Japanese Tease 44 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 19 Newsletter Collating 23 109 PERSONS General Membership 67 PARTICIPANTS AT SPECIAL EVENTS Health & Fitness Expo 350 350 PERSONS /3 Cl4-cm v - N--, A- u3 3, i q ii PB &R Commission • Agenda Ite l' J , 999 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Street Tree Redesignation Recommendation To approve the change of designated street tree from Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardiodes) to King Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) on Third Street in Corona del Mar between Avocado and Carnation Drives. Discussion Mr. Michael J. Munz contacted staff regarding the procedure to change the designated • street tree on Third Street from Carrot Wood tree to the King Palm tree between Avocado and Carnation Drives. Subsequently he submitted the attached letter formally requesting the change along with a petition from his neighbors concurring with the request. Staff feels that the King Palm is a very desirable tree and would be an improvement to the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Munz and Val Skoro, Chairman of the Corona del Mar Resident's Association have received a copy of the staff report and a notice of the July 6 Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachment 1� I Michael & Kathryn Munz •. 520.Avocado Ave. Corona del Mar, Ca, USA 92625 -1918 (949)723 -4572 fax (949)723 -4758 June 16, 1999 Mr. David E. Neiderhaus General Services Director City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O.Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear David; Per your request, this letter is requesting that the city add the King P:dnl to the approved list of trees for Third Street in Corona del Mar. In January of this year the city removed some Carrotwood trees from our property, that faces Third Street, that had become decayed, a haven for the White Flies and generally a very messy tree. Attached is a petition, which you requested, signed by 10 of the 12 properties on Third Street between Avocado and Carnation. All ten neighbors thought the King • Palm would be a welcome sight to the neighborhood. The properly at 600 Avocado is vacant as the owner has moved to Colorado and several attempts were made to contact someone at 520 Carnation. The King Palm is requested because: 1) very strong tolerance to disease and infestation of insects, 2) very little shedding of waste (eliminates frequent tree trimming) 3) wouldn't block any views and 4) provides a pleasant appearance to our house, the neighborhood and Corona del Mar. Mr. John Conway has properly marked the curb for the installation of four King Palms. Thank you for your time in this matter we look forward to the planting of (lie King Palm in front of our house. Re Ad , i g� --�u' nnzz Kathryn D Munz� • jsl� IV Michael & Kathryn Munz •. 520 Avocado Ave. Corona del Mar, Ca, USA 92625 -1918 (949)723 -4572 fax (949)723 -4758 June 10, 1999 RE: King Palm added to designated trees for 3d Street in Corona del Mar The undersigned has no objection to the City of Newport Beach adding the King PAM4o the designated tree list for Third Street in Corona del Mar. (VL-�4. 5. G. J 9. 10. U' C) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. • do /ds vluo V n5cri C,f-14 I/2 d/ 4G4-c,/*A C )U �i z S 21'�Z. 52U Avo ( vt Do L- c 71M vluo V n5cri C,f-14 I/2 d/ 4G4-c,/*A C )U �i z S 21'�Z. 52U Avo ( vt Do L- c 71M PB &R Commission Agenda • Item No.-[— to August 3, 1999 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Castaways Park Planting Plan Phase I Recommendation To accept in concept the planting plan for Castaways Park Phase I as submitted by the Castaways Park Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. History Castaways Park was constructed in late 1997 and dedicated in July 1998. The development cost was $900,000. The Park is a passive view park with walking • trails, parking lot, and California native plantings. It comprises a total of 17 acres, 5 acres of which are developed. The design concept in 1997 was to partially landscape the site and plant additional plantings in future years. However, due to budget constraints, the plan was postponed indefinitely. The Fire Department annually performs weed abatement in the undeveloped areas of the Park due to a fire threat caused by seasonal dry grasses. One grant project was completed in 1998 that consisted of planting 84 shrubs and trees by volunteers that was initiated by Dr. Jan Vandersloot. Discussion Mr. Bo Glover, Executive Director of the Environmental Nature Center, contacted staff a few months ago to volunteer his services to form an ad hoc committee of citizens to assist the City in developing a long range planting plan for Castaways Park. The Commission approved his request and appointed Commissioners Pat Beek, Donald Pfaff, and Val Skoro to assist Mr. Glover. Staff received the attached letter from Mr. Glover dated July 15, 1999 requesting the approval of the California native plant palette for Phase I, which includes the entire area along Dover Drive north to the Park parking lot (Attachment). The • Committee is exploring funding sources for the expenses of planting, irrigation, and continued maintenance of the future planted area. They have received positive responses for support from the California Coastal Conservancy and an anonymous donor for funding the new plantings. 17 • Staff concurs with the selection of the plant palette and feels that this is a very positive approach towards the future enhancement of Castaways Park. We will continue to assist the Ad Hoc Committee in developing funding sources for this project and provide an update within 60 days. Mr. Glover, Holly Bullock of the Villageway Management Co. representing Dover Shores Community Association, Mr. A. J. Jarvis, President of the Castaways Homeowners Association, and Mr. Alan Beaudette, President of the Cliff Haven Community Association, will receive copies of this report and a notice of the August 3 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachment: • A. Environmental Nature Center letter and map dated July 15, 1999. • July 15, 1999 222 Nature Center ! 1 t: I Mr. David E. Niederhaus, City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. General Services Director Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Niederhaus: On behalf of the Castaways Advisory Committee, we respectfully submit this proposal in regards to the first phase of the rehabilitation of Castaways Park into a natural park for the citizens of Newport Beach. Our committee is made up of qualified experts in the fields of habitat revitalization, native plants, education and community relations; representatives of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and community members. The committee has met over the last several months and has determined priority areas of the • park for planting. Phase I of the planting includes the entire area along Dover Drive up to the entrance area off of the park's parking lot. The Committee has identified this area (denoted on the enclosed map) as a priority because it can be used as a showpiece of the parks future beauty and is most visible to the public as they view the park along Dover Drive and down Cliff Drive. • The Committee requests approval of the enclosed Plant Palette for Phase I. The Committee is currently researching funding sources for the planting efforts, irrigation system and continued maintenance of the site. The California Coastal Conservancy has indicated they are willing to contribute $5,000 to the rehabilitation efforts and we were recently informed of a $5,000 anonymous matching grant for these purposes. Please feel free to contact me at (949) 645 -8489 if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Bo Glover Executive Director 1601 Sixteenth Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663 -5977 (949) 645 -8489 • PAX (949) 645 -0618 a t9 k k If 0 I7 A t4 OLIV O c ty TIM& th L� IeN, ;oo to f. Oiler All • Michael & Kathryn Munz 520 Avocado Ave. Corona del Mar, Ca, USA 92625 -1918 (949)723-4572 fax (949)723-4758 July 29, 1999 Teri Craig Community Services City of Newport Beach RE: Petition for Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Meeting 8 -3 -99 Attached is a petition signed' by ten residents of Third, Street stating that they would like to see the King Palm as the designated tree between Avocado and Carnation. The King Palm is requested because: 1. provides a pleasant appearance to the neighborhood 2. residents and home oweners are requesting the designation 3. very strong tolerance to disease and infestation of insects 4. very little shedding of waste (eliminates frequent trimming) 5. wouldn't block any views • Thank you for adding the petition and this letter to the agenda for the 8 -3 -99 meeting. Reg ar , Mic ael Munz is D July 27, 1999 Michael & Kathryn Munz 520 Avocado Ave. Corona del Mar, Ca, USA 92625 -1918 (949)723 -4572 fax (949)723 -4758 RE: King Palm to be designated tree on Third Street in Corona del Mar between Avocado and Carnation Drives. The undersigned has no objection to the City of Newport Beach making the King Palm the designated tree on Third Street in Corona del Mar between Avocado and Carnation Drives. A) 41J(2Z �/ILA(',,SAI, avo / gewe%% &F C-D /v/ ZloZ� � i�lLriil��� � � � ♦ J1 ♦ i // 12. 13. 14. Ito: 07/21/99 Time: 01:29 PM To: Lvtrary 8 +1 (949) 640 -5681 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE'CITY COUNCIL July 13, 1999 TO: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director FROM: Robert H. Burnham, City Attorney RE: PBR Decisions Authority /Notice /Appeal /Review Page: 001 -003 04M V -5) '213191 Pursuant to the request of Council Member Ridgeway, this office has prepared a proposed Council Policy (1 -27) that would establish the authority of the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission to make decisions on proposals related to recreational facilities and recreational activities. The proposed Council Policy also requires the City to give notice of the proposals and establishes an appeal /call up procedure. A copy of the proposed Council Policy accompanies this memo. Council Member Ridgeway would like the proposed Council Policy submitted to the Commission for their review and comment before it is presented to the City Council. 0 n �J rio • COUNCIL POLICY 1-27 ij�arn V ^5� PARKS BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION DECISIONS The Commission shall, among other powers and duties, have the authority to make decisions on the following proposals relating to park and open space facilities and outdoor recreational activities: a. Any proposal to install new lighting facilities in any recreational area owned or controlled by the City of Newport Beach except low level lighting installed solely for the purposes of safety or security; b. Any proposal to establish new, or significantly modify existing, hours of operation of any recreation facility or the hours during which recreational activity is permitted on City property. For purposes of this subsection, any proposal to establish or extend the hours of operation or recreational usage after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, after 10:00 p.m. Friday or Saturday or before 7:00 a.m. on any day shall be subject to approval by the Commission. The provisions of this subsection shall not require the Commission to confirm or validate hours of operation in existence as of the effective date of this Council Policy. The time frames in this section do not include time allocated to clean recreational areas after activities are complete or continued lighting to facilitate clean -up; C. Any proposal to install new recreational equipment or facilities within 100 feet of the exterior boundary of any property zoned for residential use. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the replacement or repair of existing recreational equipment or lighting facilities; Any proposal to construct or improve recreational facilities or recreational areas that could reasonably be expected to significantly increase noise or traffic in any residential area. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the replacement, repair or enhancement of existing equipment or landscape, improvements designed and intended to improve public safety, or modifications to open space or recreational areas that do not significantly increase the area or facilities available for recreational activities. NOTICE The Commission shall, prior to taking any action on any of the proposals described in Section 1, provide written notice of the proposal to all owners of residentially zoned property within 150 feet of the property that is the subject of'the proposal. The written notice shall specify the substance of the proposal and the date, time and location of the meeting at which the proposal is to be considered. In determining the ownership of property the City shall use the latest equalized assessment roll. The exterior boundaries of each parcel shall be used in r. • calculating the distance between the residential parcel and the property that is the subject of the proposal. APPEAUREVIEW Any person shall have the right to appeal to the City Council any Commission decision on any of the proposals described in Section 1. The appeal must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within ten days after the date on which the Commission took action on the proposal. The appellant shall pay the fee established by Resolution of the City Council when the appeal is filed with the City Clerk. The City Council shall have the right to revievany action or decision of the Commission. • (Item V -5) August 3, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Acting Senior Recreation Manager Re: Closing Hours BACKGROUND The following are current typical usage and closing times for your review in evaluating the impact of the proposed 1 -27 policy. ATHLETIC FIELDS The City of Newport Beach currently has 10 park sites that contain a variety of athletic fields. In addition there are eight (three of which are adjacent to City park sites) Newport-Mesa Unified School District sites that provide an assortment of playing fields. There are four park sites that provide seven fully lighted fields total and one park that has partial lighting that is only sufficient • for small practice area. Participation figures have been steadily growing in each of these youth organizations creating an added needed for field space to accommodate practices and games. This has been compounded by extended playoff or all -star seasons as well as prominent organized off - season programs. City programmed adult softball is standing steady at approximately 375 annual teams. Staff is restricted by field space availability and, in some cases the size of the fields. All of these games are played under the lights with the exception of a series of summer league games that are played on non - lighted fields due to more daylight. FIELD USE SCHEDULES All non - lighted fields are typically scheduled Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to dusk, Saturday 8am to dusk and Sunday 9am. to dusk. Night lighted'fields are normally scheduled for weekday use until 10pm (plus a 15- minute window for clean up) for adult softball. Youth groups have a varied times that end between 8:30pm and 9:30pm. Adult groups times will end typically at 10:15pm. There are variations but lighted fields are basically scheduled to go off no later than 10:15pm. Weekend use, with very few exceptions, is not allowed and request for Friday light use at Lincoln is presented to the PB &R commission for review. • Of course all field lights are kept off when activities are not scheduled. r, • • Closing Hours Page 2 The following are lighted outdoor facilities and the normal closing hours for each. Bonita Creek Park Softball Fields Monday through Friday— 10pm games end, lights out 10:15pm Saturday and Sunday — No night use Football Field Monday through Friday —Lights out 9:45pm Saturday: (Sept. Oct. Nov. Only) — 9:30pm lights out No Saturday night use December through August Sunday — No night use Lincoln Athletic Center Softball, Baseball Fields /Soccer Fields Monday through Thursday , — 10:15pm lights�out Friday— No night use, unless special request by Little League or AYSO is granted by PB &R, the close time is 8pm on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday: No night use. Grant Howald Park (CYC) Softbal I /Football Field - Mondays through Fridays: 10:15pm. Saturday and Sunday: no night use